PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Jostrzebski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasilica Petran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jostrzebski
vs
Petran

172 cm
18
143 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joseph Jostrzebski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vasilica Petran!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Jostrzebski does it's job there.

Petran looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Petran working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jostrzebski controls Petran momentarily but Petran frees himself.
Petran throws a big right hand that misses.
Petran chips away with some ground and pound.
Petran stopping the sweep attempt from Jostrzebski.
Jostrzebski is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petran chips away with some ground and pound.
Petran throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jostrzebski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Petran missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petran makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Petran is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Petran connects with a couple of short punches.
Jostrzebski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Petran working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jostrzebski's head.
Petran trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Petran stands up over Jostrzebski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jostrzebski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jostrzebski tries to get out of the position.
Petran sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jostrzebski has momentary wrist control but Petran slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jostrzebski controls Petran momentarily but Petran frees himself.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jostrzebski jabs Petran to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Petran closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jostrzebski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jostrzebski lands an overhand right.

Petran darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petran is taking a breather. Jostrzebski 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jostrzebski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Petran working over Jostrzebski with some ground and pound. Jostrzebski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Petran is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Petran.
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. Petran connects with a nice short shot to Jostrzebski's temple.
Nice strikes from Petran there.
Petran trying to control the pace.
Jostrzebski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petran landing with the ground and pound.
Petran makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jostrzebski is trying to control the position but Petran postures up.
Petran throws an elbow that misses. Jostrzebski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Petran's guard. Nice move by Jostrzebski!

Jostrzebski stopping the sweep attempt from Petran.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petran pulls Jostrzebski in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasilica Petran dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Petran changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jostrzebski tries to avoid it but Petran manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jostrzebski to the ground. Jostrzebski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Petran takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jostrzebski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jostrzebski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Petran slips under a jab.
Jostrzebski lands with an uppercut that bounces Petran off the cage and back into range.
Petran walks into a left hand.
Jostrzebski misses with a series of wild punches.
Petran moves away from the strike by Jostrzebski.
Joseph Jostrzebski is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jostrzebski misses the body punch

and Petran counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Petran.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jostrzebski trying to keep a closed guard but Petran is proving a slippery customer.
Jostrzebski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Petran's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petran wants to improve his position but instead Jostrzebski has moved into half guard.
Jostrzebski prevents Petran from improving his position.
Petran keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Petran is staying active underneath Jostrzebski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Petran wants to get back to full guard but Jostrzebski has passed into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Petran is trying to improve his position.
Jostrzebski wants to stand but Petran is controlling his arm.
Petran tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jostrzebski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jostrzebski is looking to take a break and control but Petran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jostrzebski trying to control the position but Petran is working away.
What's Petran going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Petran can't do much from the bottom here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jostrzebski lands with a right hand.
Jostrzebski punishes Petran's body with a nice straight punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petran darts in looking for a takedown but Jostrzebski gets double underhooks and turns Petran into the cage.
Jostrzebski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Petran shoots in but Jostrzebski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Joseph Jostrzebski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasilica Petran.
Jostrzebski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jostrzebski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Petran feints and as Jostrzebski raises his hands in defense, Petran changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petran connects with a couple of short punches.
Jostrzebski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Petran.
Jostrzebski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jostrzebski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Jostrzebski dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Jostrzebski misses with a body shot

and Petran counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jostrzebski!
Petran scoring with punches from side control.
Jostrzebski avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Petran.
Petran creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jostrzebski sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Petran landing a few strikes.
Petran lands a nice forearm strike.
Jostrzebski is looking to regain half guard here but Petran keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petran lands a decent elbow from side control.
Petran cracks Jostrzebski with a big elbow.
Jostrzebski wants to get back to his feet but Petran drags him back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petran is chipping away with strikes.
Petran grinds an elbow into Jostrzebski's temple.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An elbow from Petran crashes against the mat.
Petran lands an elbow.
Petran looks up at the clock and then as Jostrzebski takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Petran smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Petran cracks Jostrzebski with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jostrzebski regains half guard.
Petran landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Petran keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Petran landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Petran lands a nice short elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petran working the head and body with strikes.

Jostrzebski is rocked!
Jostrzebski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Petran scores with a couple of nice shots.
Oh Jostrzebski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice strikes from Petran there.
Jostrzebski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Petran scores with a couple of nice shots.
Petran sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Petran looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jostrzebski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Petran lands with a punch from half guard.
Petran working Jostrzebski over with strikes.
Petran scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Petran landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Petran lands a nice short elbow.
Vasilica Petran has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petran performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Petran takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Petran scores with a big shot! Jostrzebski's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Jostrzebski! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasilica Petran!