PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Blagoi Mladenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milos Petrasek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mladenov
vs
Petrasek

184 cm
25
192 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Blagoi Mladenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Milos Petrasek!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Petrasek.

Mladenov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Petrasek was covering up waiting for the punch and Mladenov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Mladenov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Petrasek has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mladenov has managed to get both his arms back between Petrasek's legs - danger averted.
Mladenov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mladenov is looking to work some ground and pound but Petrasek has wrist control.
Mladenov postures up in Petrasek's guard and throws a big left but Petrasek blocks it.
Mladenov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Petrasek escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mladenov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Petrasek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Petrasek seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrasek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mladenov throws a big elbow that misses.
Petrasek is pulling down on Mladenov's head to control his posture.
Petrasek working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mladenov.
Petrasek wants to sweep but no luck.
Mladenov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petrasek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mladenov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Petrasek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mladenov throwing strikes from guard but Petrasek blocks nicely.
Petrasek pulls Mladenov in close to prevent any damage.
Mladenov postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mladenov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Petrasek works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mladenov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mladenov won't allow Petrasek to get back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mladenov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Petrasek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Mladenov working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mladenov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mladenov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mladenov throws a big right hand that misses.
Petrasek wants to stand but Mladenov is controlling the position.
Mladenov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mladenov cracks Petrasek with a solid left hand.
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.
Mladenov with a nice head shot there.
Mladenov trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrasek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Petrasek working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mladenov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mladenov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Petrasek looks winded!
Petrasek keeping moving, preventing Mladenov from controlling successfully.
Mladenov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mladenov won't allow Petrasek to sweep him here.
Mladenov throwing strikes from guard but Petrasek blocks nicely.
Mladenov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Petrasek keeping moving, preventing Mladenov from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mladenov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Petrasek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mladenov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mladenov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Petrasek can't keep his opponent in guard - Mladenov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mladenov slips a nice elbow through Petrasek's hands, connecting with Petrasek's forehead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mladenov wants to control but Petrasek is keeping him busy.
Mladenov working Petrasek over with strikes.
Petrasek wants to improve his position but Mladenov is controlling well.
Mladenov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blagoi Mladenov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Petrasek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrasek darts in looking for a takedown but Mladenov gets double underhooks and turns Petrasek into the cage.

Mladenov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Petrasek regains guard.
Mladenov pushes down on Petrasek's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Petrasek tries to kick Mladenov off but Mladenov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Petrasek is trying to maintain the position but Mladenov is very close to passing his half guard.
Petrasek regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mladenov trying to control but Petrasek is working from the bottom.
Mladenov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mladenov landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mladenov pushing down on Petrasek's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Petrasek blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mladenov.
Blagoi Mladenov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mladenov is nestled in close to Petrasek, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mladenov controlling the action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mladenov lands a nice short elbow.

Mladenov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mladenov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Petrasek does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Mladenov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Petrasek doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mladenov.
Mladenov lands strikes from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrasek wants to control but Mladenov is keeping busy.
Petrasek regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mladenov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mladenov throws an elbow that misses. Petrasek uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mladenov's guard. Nice move by Petrasek!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrasek prevents Mladenov from getting back to his feet.
Petrasek wants to control from the top but Mladenov keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrasek stopping the sweep attempt from Mladenov.
Mladenov keeping moving, preventing Petrasek from controlling successfully.
Mladenov wants to sweep but no luck.
Mladenov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Milos Petrasek hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Petrasek rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mladenov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Petrasek with a poor takedown

and Mladenov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Petrasek is breathing heavily.

Mladenov drops back looking for a leg! Petrasek is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Petrasek manages to kick Mladenov off! Mladenov jumps back into Petrasek's guard.
Mladenov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mladenov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Petrasek is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Petrasek has escaped and now he's on top!
Mladenov throwing short punches from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrasek throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mladenov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Petrasek manages to pass to side control.

Mladenov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petrasek pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blagoi Mladenov dominated that second round.
That's time! Mladenov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Petrasek looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mladenov closes the distance and clinches up with Petrasek, looking for a takedown. Mladenov pushes Petrasek against the cage but Petrasek circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mladenov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Petrasek holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Petrasek.
Mladenov is pressed up against the cage. Petrasek has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mladenov down to the mat. Mladenov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Mladenov gets a clinch.

Petrasek pulls guard effortlessly.
Mladenov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mladenov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Mladenov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Petrasek is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mladenov, into his guard.
Petrasek pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mladenov is keeping the position for now.
Mladenov has control of Petrasek's left arm, preventing Petrasek from doing any damage.
Petrasek makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Petrasek trying to control but Mladenov is working from the bottom.
Mladenov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mladenov tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrasek wanted to stand there but Mladenov had control of the position.
Petrasek preventing the sweep.
Mladenov controls Petrasek momentarily but Petrasek frees himself.

Mladenov looking for a guillotine here but Petrasek defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Mladenov working for a triangle but Petrasek defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrasek postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Petrasek is stalling in the full guard.

Mladenov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Petrasek is looking to stand up but Mladenov won't let him.
Mladenov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Petrasek wants to improve his position but Mladenov is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrasek blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mladenov.
Petrasek is looking to control Mladenov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petrasek avoid being mounted?
Petrasek missing with punches from the bottom.
Mladenov wants to free his trapped foot but Petrasek is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Petrasek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mladenov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Milos Petrasek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blagoi Mladenov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mladenov wants to control but Petrasek is keeping him busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Blagoi Mladenov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mladenov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blagoi Mladenov!