PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kirill Petrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bing Ka Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petrov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Iron Man. Wong has chosen Aegukka as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Petrov
vs
Ka Wong

176 cm
29
159 lbs
22 - 15 - 0

150 cm
34
119 lbs
18 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirill Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bing Ka Wong!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wong delivers a nice body kick.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Petrov moves out of range of the leg kick from Wong.
Petrov blocks a low kick nicely.
Kirill Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wong is looking to slow Petrov down with leg kicks.
Petrov throws a low kick but Wong moves out of range easily.
Petrov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov misses with a leg kick.
Wong scores with a hook.
Petrov throws a leg kick
and Wong counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Petrov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Petrov misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Petrov tries to land a leg kick but Wong saw it coming and moves away.
Bing Ka Wong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wong connects with a solid leg kick.
Petrov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wong takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
Petrov checks the leg kick.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Wong is just out of range.
Petrov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Good leg kick by Wong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Petrov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Good work by Petrov as he checks the leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
Wong moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Petrov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Petrov moves out of range as Wong throws a body kick.
Wong tries a low kick but Petrov avoids it.

Petrov looking to score a takedown here. Wong is defending well but Petrov drives through and ends up in Wong's guard.
Petrov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wong looking to control.
Petrov throwing strikes but missing.
Petrov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
Wong working a defensive guard here.
Petrov postures up in Wong's guard and throws a big left but Wong blocks it.
Wong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Petrov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wong controlling Petrov's posture.
Petrov postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bing Ka Wong was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Petrov thumps Wong with a low kick.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wong is out of range and Petrov settles back down.
Wong takes one to the side of the head.
Petrov throws a leg kick
and Wong makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Petrov really felt that one!
Petrov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Petrov somewhat.
Petrov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov misses with a left hand
and Wong counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kirill Petrov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Petrov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wong moves out of range of the strikes.
Wong throws a leg kick which misses Petrov's front leg but catches the back leg as Petrov tries to avoid it.
Petrov throws out a powerful jab.
Petrov shoots in and drives through. Wong sprawls well.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wong was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Wong throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
Petrov throws a leg kick but Wong sees it coming and moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Petrov.
Petrov works Wong's body with a nice hook.
Petrov shoots in but Wong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong throws a wild body kick that Petrov sees coming a mile off.
Petrov connects with a leg kick. Wong looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Petrov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Petrov checks a leg kick.
Wong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
A clash of legs there as Petrov blocks the low kick.
Petrov throws a body punch but Wong moves out of range.
Petrov moves out of range of the body kick from Wong.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown but Wong shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirill Petrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Petrov feints and as Wong raises his hands in defense, Petrov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Petrov throws a big elbow that misses.
Wong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wong is controlling Petrov's posture.
Wong is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Petrov is controlling him.
Petrov is fighting to break Wong's control of his arms but Wong is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Bing Ka Wong hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Wong is just out of range.
Wong tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Petrov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov throws a lazy uppercut
and Wong counters with a good low kick that Petrov was not able to check.
Wong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Petrov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A low kick from Wong misses
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
Kirill Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Petrov misses with a series of wild punches.
Petrov swings for the body but Wong moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Petrov. Beautiful body shot.
Wong looks for the body kick but Petrov saw that one coming.
Wong cracks Petrov with a good jab.
Wong checks a leg kick nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wong.
Petrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wong counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Petrov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Petrov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wong counters with a good low kick that Petrov was not able to check.
Petrov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A leg kick checked by Petrov.
Wong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Petrov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wong did well to prevent Petrov getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wong is concentrating on defense, preventing Petrov from advancing position.
Wong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wong wants to stand up but Petrov is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kirill Petrov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Wong takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
Wong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Petrov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wong slips a straight right by Petrov.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Petrov checks a leg kick.
Wong checks a low kick from Petrov.
Wong checks a leg kick.
Wong throws a leg kick but Petrov checks it.
Wong throws the left hand but Petrov avoids the punch easily.
Petrov throws a leg kick
and Wong counters with a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Wong is looking to slow Petrov down with leg kicks.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wong. Petrov shrugs it off though.
Wong throws a leg kick that misses.
Wong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
Petrov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wong checks it well.
Wong checks a low kick from Petrov.
Wong slips a straight right by Petrov.
Wong throws a chopping leg kick but Petrov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wong is looking to land body kicks.
Petrov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bing Ka Wong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wong slaps away a takedown attempt from Petrov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Petrov works over Wong's head and body with a nice combination.
Wong slips under a jab.
Wong connects with a solid leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Petrov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Petrov finds it's way round the side to connect with Wong's head.
Petrov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Petrov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong slaps away a takedown attempt from Petrov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirill Petrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Petrov counters with a nice leg kick.
Wong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Petrov's sensitive parts.
Wong throws a body kick that misses.
Petrov tries to score with a low kick but Wong moves his leg out of the way.
Kirill Petrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wong blocks a leg kick.
Wong lands a nice shot to the body.
Petrov checks a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov checks a leg kick.
Petrov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Wong is out of range.
Wong moves out of range of the strikes.
Petrov throws a leg kick
and Wong makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wong feints and then cracks Petrov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Petrov down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Petrov misses with a low kick as Wong jumps back.
Donk. Wong catches Petrov right on the button with a cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bing Ka Wong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Petrov 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kirill Petrov!
A victorious Kirill Petrov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.