PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kirill Petrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blixt Boxlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petrov comes into the arena with Iron Man blaring out of the sound system. Kirill Petrov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Petrov
vs
Boxlund

176 cm
31
159 lbs
25 - 17 - 0

175 cm
36
165 lbs
20 - 21 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kirill Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blixt Boxlund!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boxlund circles away.
Boxlund turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
Petrov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice takedown defense from Boxlund. No joy for Petrov on that attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Petrov checks a leg kick.
Boxlund throws a wild body kick that Petrov sees coming a mile off.
Blixt Boxlund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boxlund's corner calls for a 1-2. Boxlund obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Petrov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Boxlund's half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Petrov prevents Boxlund from improving his position.
Petrov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boxlund tries to roll over but Petrov keeps him under control.
Petrov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov prevents Boxlund from improving his position.
Petrov is pressing down on Boxlund's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boxlund is holding on for now.
Boxlund wants to improve his position but Petrov is controlling well.
Boxlund is pressing down on Petrov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov throws a big right hand that misses.
Boxlund working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Petrov.
Petrov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Petrov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Petrov working the head and body with strikes.
Petrov lands strikes from half guard.
Petrov drops an elbow to the side of Boxlund's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Boxlund is defending against the submission attempts here by Petrov.
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.
Petrov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov thows a huge punch but Boxlund dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxlund keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boxlund is looking for a sweep. Petrov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boxlund trying to control here.
Petrov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Petrov thows a huge punch but Boxlund dodges it nicely.
Petrov wants to free his trapped foot but Boxlund is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boxlund on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boxlund makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Boxlund.
Petrov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxlund is trying to keep Petrov in close.
Boxlund avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Petrov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Petrov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Petrov throwing strikes from guard but Boxlund blocks nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Petrov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Boxlund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov wants to pass the guard but Boxlund is keeping the position.
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 will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boxlund thuds his right hand into Petrov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boxlund throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boxlund stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boxlund scoring well with a low kick there.
Petrov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Petrov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Boxlund scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boxlund circles away.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boxlund scores with a body shot.
Petrov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boxlund sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirill Petrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Petrov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxlund looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boxlund lands a right hook to the body.
Petrov shoots in but no luck this time.
Boxlund stuffs the takedown.
Petrov takes one on the button.

Boxlund tries to sprawl but Petrov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Boxlund wants to improve his position but Petrov is controlling well.
Petrov is looking to stall here but Boxlund recovers full guard.
Petrov lands a couple of digs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxlund preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Petrov passes Boxlund's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ground and pound from Petrov.
Kirill Petrov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boxlund trying to hold on to Petrov's head to control him but Petrov postures up.
Petrov thows a huge punch but Boxlund dodges it nicely.
Petrov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Petrov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Boxlund is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Petrov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Petrov's back!
Petrov breaks Boxlund's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov stands up over Boxlund, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Boxlund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boxlund's head.
Boxlund preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Petrov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Petrov trying to control but Boxlund is working from the bottom.
Boxlund looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petrov is one step ahead there.
Boxlund keeping full guard, as Petrov tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Boxlund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Petrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boxlund can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petrov controls the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Kirill Petrov just wasn't active enough.
Petrov tries for a takedown but Boxlund sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Petrov looks for a takedown but Boxlund sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boxlund's waist but Boxlund gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Petrov off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kirill Petrov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Boxlund throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Petrov scores with a nice head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boxlund. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boxlund misses with a looping right.
Blixt Boxlund seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown but Boxlund shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boxlund.
Boxlund scores with a kick to the body.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boxlund.
Boxlund stuffs the takedown.
Boxlund connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Petrov fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirill Petrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Boxlund misses its intended target.
Petrov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boxlund swinging wildly here.
Petrov shoots in for a double leg but Boxlund sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A big left from Boxlund misses.
Petrov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boxlund avoids it really well and circles away.
Boxlund throws an off balance right hand
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
Boxlund throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boxlund tries a head kick but it misses.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boxlund sprawls well. Boxlund wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Petrov gets slowly back to his feet.
Blixt Boxlund is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boxlund scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Petrov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Petrov trying to pass the guard but Boxlund defending well.
Petrov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boxlund with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov is looking to stall here but Boxlund recovers full guard.
Boxlund tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Boxlund keeps moving.
Petrov won't allow Boxlund to sweep him here.
Boxlund thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Boxlund not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Petrov is looking to work some ground and pound but Boxlund has wrist control.
Boxlund keeping full guard, as Petrov tries to pass.
Kirill Petrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Petrov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boxlund tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Boxlund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kirill Petrov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Boxlund misses with a looping right.
Blixt Boxlund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice sprawl there from Boxlund as Petrov shoots in.
Petrov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boxlund throws a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov shoots in but no luck this time.
Petrov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boxlund sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Petrov somewhat.
Boxlund wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Blixt Boxlund.
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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kirill Petrov!
After winning the bout, Kirill Petrov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.