PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Petrova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabian Cameron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Petrova
vs
Cameron

194 cm
31
173 lbs
20 - 11 - 0

176 cm
31
180 lbs
18 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Just Fight

Stonewall
KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sasha Petrova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fabian Cameron!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrova lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Petrova darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Petrova takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice defenses there by Cameron.
Cameron throws the left hand but Petrova avoids the punch easily.
Cameron scores with a body shot.
Cameron smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Petrova really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A big right from Petrova misses.
Cameron ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrova moves away.
Cameron scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Petrova doesn't seem bothered though.
Cameron takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Petrova uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cameron.
Petrova lands with a hook. Cameron tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cameron throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrova sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petrova changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Cameron misses.
Petrova punishes Cameron's body with a nice straight punch.
Cameron takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrova digs a good body shot into Cameron's ribs.
Petrova moves away from the strike by Cameron.
Petrova goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sasha Petrova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cameron uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrova.
Cameron bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donk. Petrova catches Cameron right on the button with a cross.
A good leg kick by Petrova.
Petrova lands a glancing blow to the side of Cameron's head.
Petrova just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrova tries to work over Cameron's front leg with a kick but Cameron checks it.
Petrova dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Petrova throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrova ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrova tries to work over Cameron's front leg with a kick but Cameron checks it.
Cameron cracks a nice hook into Petrova's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Petrova.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cameron takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Petrova throws a quick inside leg kick.

Cameron manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Petrova on his heels. He'll look to pass Petrova's guard now, I'm sure.
Cameron trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cameron passes Petrova's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Petrova is looking to improve his position.
Cameron trying to mount his opponent but Petrova defends it.
Cameron wants to control but Petrova is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cameron trying to advance position but Petrova counters by regaining guard.

Cameron drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Petrova manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cameron has Petrova in his guard.
Petrova engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cameron wants to sweep but no luck.
Petrova will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cameron working a defensive guard here.

Cameron looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Petrova wants to control from the top but Cameron keeps moving.
Cameron is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Petrova is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Petrova preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sasha Petrova dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Petrova moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cameron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrova.
Petrova is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Petrova uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cameron.
Sasha Petrova is winning the standup battle so far.
Cameron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrova is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cameron takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cameron crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Petrova - the referee stops the clock and Cameron gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Petrova. Cameron manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Petrova turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cameron is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrova.
Cameron misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Petrova counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petrova throws out a leg kick but Cameron moves out of range and Petrova only half commits.
Petrova misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cameron.
Cameron has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrova jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrova lands a jab to the nose.
Cameron bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrova stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Petrova wants it to stay on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrova stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Petrova wants it to stay on the feet.
Cameron keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Petrova swings for the body but Cameron moves out of range.
Petrova misses the shot to the body.
Petrova slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Petrova tries to land a front kick but Cameron steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cameron lands a slapping body shot.
Petrova avoids the body shot from Cameron.
Petrova takes a swing at Cameron's ribcage but misses.
Cameron pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrova loads up on a big right hand but Cameron slips the punch.
Sasha Petrova is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petrova lunges at Cameron with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cameron's hand.
Petrova throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That kick from Petrova tenderised Cameron's leg. Cameron is trying to keep his angry face on.
Petrova steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cameron.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrova cracks the inside of Cameron's front leg.
Petrova uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrova looks to score with a jab to the body but Cameron is just out of range.
Petrova tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cameron was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrova.
Cameron rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Petrova counter with a right hand.
Petrova throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Petrova cracks Cameron with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Petrova throws a jab when Cameron was well out of range.
Cameron uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrova.
Cameron lands a head shot.
Petrova ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrova throws a shot from downtown. Cameron moves away and avoids it.
Petrova misses with a body shot.
Cameron misses with a wild body shot.
Petrova tries to land a front kick but Cameron steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrova tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cameron was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrova.
Petrova misses with a hook.
Petrova closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cameron shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Petrova as he jumps to the side.
Sasha Petrova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabian Cameron.
Petrova keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrova throws a half hearted mid kick.
Petrova lands a really nice looking cross but Cameron seems unphased.
Cameron has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Petrova.
Cameron swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cameron shoots in looking for a takedown. Petrova tries to sprawl out of it but Cameron keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Petrova manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Petrova tries to land a front kick but Cameron steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Petrova misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cameron dives in and scores a takedown into Petrova's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cameron working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Petrova holds on and takes a little breather.
Cameron throws a big elbow that misses.
Cameron throws an elbow that misses. Petrova uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cameron's guard. Nice move by Petrova!
Cameron trying to keep a closed guard but Petrova is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cameron looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petrova is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sasha Petrova dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Cameron fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrova manages to avoid it.
Petrova is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cameron.

Cameron closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Petrova manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Cameron is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petrova pulls his head out easily.
Cameron trying to control here.
Cameron is refusing to be controlled, as Petrova sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrova is thwarting Cameron's attempts to control the position.
Cameron is looking to improve his position.
Petrova knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cameron on the ground.
Cameron trying to get back to full guard but Petrova takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Cameron is desperately trying to improve his position but Petrova has a good base and remains in mount.
Fabian Cameron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrova controlling the pace for now.
Cameron is working to get back to half guard.
Petrova controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cameron is in all sorts of trouble here.
Petrova looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cameron is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cameron is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Petrova controlling from mount.
Cameron keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sasha Petrova is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cameron regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cameron manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fabian Cameron comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Petrova has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sasha Petrova!