PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Martin Riggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirill Petrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Petrov's choice of entrance music: Iron Man. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Riggs
vs
Petrov

177 cm
35
160 lbs
33 - 22 - 1

176 cm
38
159 lbs
35 - 24 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

GREEN!160
KnockOut

GREEN!160
DC Unrivaled

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 33 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Martin Riggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kirill Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riggs shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Petrov slips a straight right by Riggs.
Riggs looks to land a right hand but Petrov moved out of range.
Riggs ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Riggs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Riggs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrov fails with a takedown attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riggs misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Riggs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petrov tries to pull guard but Riggs forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Riggs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Riggs digs a right hand into Petrov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Petrov's gas tank.
Riggs stalling the fight.
Riggs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Riggs throws a head punch that misses.
Petrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Riggs.
Riggs is stalling here.
Riggs can't find room to land a body shot as Petrov controls the action.

Petrov pulls Riggs into guard.
Riggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Petrov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Petrov is trying to keep Riggs in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Riggs from controlling successfully.

Petrov looking for subs off his back but Riggs has passed one foot through into half guard.
Riggs wants to control but Petrov is keeping him busy.
Riggs looks to land a strike but Petrov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Riggs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Riggs from controlling successfully.
Petrov looking for a sweep. Not yet Petrov, not yet.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Riggs from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riggs lands a couple of digs.
Petrov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petrov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Riggs manages to get himself to full guard.

Petrov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riggs trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riggs throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Petrov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Petrov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Riggs throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov misses with a takedown attempt - Riggs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Riggs tried to counter with a leg kick but Petrov avoided it.
Martin Riggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirill Petrov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Riggs.
Petrov shoots for a double leg takedown but Riggs sprawls well. He's pushed Petrov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Riggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Riggs dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Riggs comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Petrov fails with the takedown
and Petrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Riggs. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Riggs. Beautiful body shot.
Petrov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Martin Riggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirill Petrov.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Riggs as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Riggs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riggs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Petrov shoots for a takedown but Riggs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Petrov goes for a double leg but Riggs avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Riggs continues to drive forward.
A chopping leg kick lands by Riggs.
Petrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Riggs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Petrov or perhaps it was just good defense by Riggs, which made it look bad.
Riggs connects with a right hand. Petrov shakes it off.
Riggs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Riggs wants it to stay on the feet.
Petrov shoots for a double leg takedown but Riggs sprawls well. He's pushed Petrov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Riggs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Petrov.
Riggs is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Petrov is breathing heavily.
Riggs throws a head kick but Petrov moves out of range.

Petrov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Riggs is looking for a sweep. Petrov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petrov is thwarting Riggs's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggs slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Riggs working a defensive guard here.
Petrov scoring with some ground and pound.
Petrov tries to free his leg and advance position but Riggs is retaining full guard.
Riggs wants to sweep here but Petrov controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Riggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrov slips nicely into half guard.
Petrov wants to pass to mount but Riggs is defending the position.
Petrov wants to take a breather but Riggs is having none of it.
Riggs is looking for a sweep. Petrov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petrov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Petrov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Riggs swivels and escapes.

Petrov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Riggs did well to prevent Petrov getting side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riggs wants to improve his position but Petrov is controlling well.
Petrov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Riggs's head.
Riggs wants to control but Petrov is keeping busy.
Riggs is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

Petrov is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riggs is trying is best to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Riggs dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Riggs swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Riggs misses with a straight left.
Riggs connects with a leg kick. Petrov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riggs throws out the jab.
Petrov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Riggs counters with a stiff right hand.
Petrov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Petrov or perhaps it was just good defense by Riggs, which made it look bad.
Martin Riggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirill Petrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Riggs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Petrov somewhat.
Riggs half committed to a counter leg kick.
Riggs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrov can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.

Petrov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Riggs was covering up waiting for the punch and Petrov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Riggs bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Petrov's guard.

Riggs works over Petrov with some ground and pound from guard.

Petrov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Riggs passes into half guard.
Petrov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Riggs has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Riggs working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggs lands a heavy elbow.
Petrov can't escape the position.
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!
Riggs cracks Petrov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Riggs working the ground and pound effectively.
Kirill Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petrov tries to lock up and control but Riggs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Petrov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggs looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Petrov covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Riggs!
A very excited looking Martin Riggs made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.