PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Milos Petrasek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin Space (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Petrasek
vs
Space

182 cm
26
180 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

180 cm
24
178 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Milos Petrasek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Calvin Space!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Petrasek shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Space is trying to defend but Petrasek finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Space is pressing down on Petrasek's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Space wants to sweep but no luck.

Space is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Petrasek defends well.

Space has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Petrasek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Space has his hands on Petrasek's head, controlling the position.
Petrasek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Space swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Space is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Petrasek defends well.
Petrasek looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrasek controls from within his opponent's guard.
Space looking for a sweep. Not yet Space, not yet.
Space trying to keep a closed guard but Petrasek is proving a slippery customer.
Space looking for a sweep. Not yet Space, not yet.

Space looking for a guillotine here but Petrasek defends easily.
Petrasek controls from within his opponent's guard.

Space is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrasek wanted to stand there but Space had control of the position.
Petrasek is stalling in the full guard.

Petrasek thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Petrasek trying to control the position from guard on top but Space is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrasek landing with the ground and pound.
Petrasek stopping the sweep attempt from Space.
Petrasek's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Space throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Petrasek escapes and throws Space's legs to the side, diving into side control!

Petrasek decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Petrasek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Space swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Petrasek throws a right and a left that both miss.

Petrasek drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Space tries to buck Petrasek off but Petrasek is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrasek trying to control the position but Space is working away.
Petrasek tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Petrasek working the body and head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Space's face as Petrasek controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Petrasek decides to take the fight back to the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrasek lands with a thumping leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Petrasek gets the takedown into side control.

Petrasek decides to stand up, so the ref orders Space to his feet.

Petrasek throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Space was covering up waiting for the punch and Petrasek finishes the takedown easily into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milos Petrasek dominated that round.
That's time! Petrasek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Petrasek misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Petrasek shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Petrasek showed some decent athleticism there.
Petrasek is taking a breather. Space says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Petrasek is keen to just control but Space is a slippery customer.
Space trying to control from the bottom.
It looks like Petrasek is going to stand back up.

Petrasek decides to return to a standing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Space blocks a jab.

Petrasek throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Space was covering up waiting for the punch and Petrasek finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Petrasek trying to control but Space is working from the bottom.
Space not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Space escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Petrasek gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Petrasek postures up.
Petrasek wants to control from the top but Space keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrasek would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Space looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Petrasek has picked Space up and slammed him! Space can't keep hold of the triangle and Petrasek manages to pass to side control!
You can see the frustration on Space's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Space tries to improve position but can't.
Space is breathing heavily.
Petrasek has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Space!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Space is desperately trying to improve his position but Petrasek has a good base and remains in mount.
Petrasek lands with some strikes.
Petrasek sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Petrasek working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Space keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Petrasek can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Space is looking to escape.
Petrasek content just to control the position here.
Space tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Petrasek tries to control but Space wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Space slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Space wants to control but Petrasek is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petrasek wants to control but Space is keeping him busy.
Space trying to hold on to Petrasek's head to control him but Petrasek postures up.

Milos Petrasek has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Petrasek throws a head kick that misses.

Petrasek shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Petrasek showed some decent athleticism there.
Petrasek controlling the action here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Petrasek is looking to take a break and control but Space is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milos Petrasek dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Petrasek shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Petrasek showed some decent athleticism there.
Space gets back to full guard.
Petrasek won't allow Space to sweep him here.
Space not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Petrasek preventing the sweep.
Petrasek wanted to stand there but Space had control of the position.
Petrasek wants to pass the guard but Space is keeping the position.

Space throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrasek cracks Space with a solid left hand.
Space takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Petrasek wanted to stand there but Space had control of the position.

Space throws his legs up looking for a submission but Petrasek uses it to pass to side control.
Space tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Petrasek looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Petrasek gets to mount! Space was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Petrasek tries to control but Space wriggling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Space tries to lock up and control but Petrasek gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Space is desperately trying to improve his position but Petrasek has a good base and remains in mount.
The referee warns Space that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Petrasek scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Space?
Space wants to hold on but Petrasek pushes him away.

Space defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Petrasek.
Space is looking to get to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrasek landing shots from mount.
Petrasek breaks from Space's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Space is bucking up trying to escape but Petrasek cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Space is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrasek loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Space scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Petrasek land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Petrasek stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Milos Petrasek!