PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kirill Bogomolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleksandr Petronovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Bogomolov
vs
Petronovich

177 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirill Bogomolov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleksandr Petronovich!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bogomolov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Petronovich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bogomolov goes for a double leg but Petronovich avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Petronovich continues to drive forward.

Petronovich tightens his grip and picks Bogomolov up, before dumping him to the ground. Bogomolov manages to land in guard.
Petronovich looking to pass the guard.

Bogomolov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petronovich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Petronovich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bogomolov keeping moving, preventing Petronovich from controlling successfully.

Bogomolov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petronovich is aware though and is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Bogomolov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Petronovich defends well.
Petronovich lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Petronovich gets to his feet - Bogomolov follows without any prompting.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogomolov wants to clinch.

Petronovich darts in and clinches Bogomolov up against the cage.
Bogomolov has Petronovich pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Petronovich manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirill Bogomolov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bogomolov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Petronovich tightens his grip and picks Bogomolov up, before dumping him to the ground. Bogomolov manages to land in guard.
Petronovich forces his way into half guard.
Bogomolov misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Bogomolov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petronovich pulls his head out easily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Petronovich connects with a nice short shot to Bogomolov's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogomolov is pressing down on Petronovich's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Petronovich controls from within his opponent's guard.

Bogomolov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petronovich not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Petronovich throws a big right hand that misses.

Bogomolov has his foot on Petronovich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petronovich works his way back into a safe position though.

Bogomolov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bogomolov is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bogomolov keeping full guard, as Petronovich tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bogomolov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Petronovich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bogomolov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Petronovich!
Petronovich tries to buck Bogomolov off but he can't manage it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petronovich is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bogomolov has hold of Petronovich's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Petronovich manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Petronovich is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bogomolov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
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!
Petronovich wants to hold on but Bogomolov pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Bogomolov goes for an armbar but Petronovich turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Petronovich.

Bogomolov has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Petronovich doesn't defend quickly enough and Bogomolov has managed to lock this one up! Can Petronovich escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bogomolov on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kirill Bogomolov!