PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Radoslav Petrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alvaro Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petrov's entrance music is Wu-Tang Clan - Triumph ft. Cappadonna. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Petrov
vs
Dos Santos

168 cm
20
160 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

185 cm
26
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Radoslav Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alvaro Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Petrov avoids it really well and circles away.
Petrov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dos Santos misses with a takedown attempt
and Petrov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dos Santos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Petrov swivels and escapes.
Radoslav Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvaro Dos Santos.
Dos Santos looks winded!
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dos Santos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Petrov is fending him off so far but Dos Santos persists. Nope, Petrov circles away and we're back to standing.
Petrov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Petrov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Petrov lands with a shot to the body.
Petrov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dos Santos doesn't seem bothered though.
Petrov lands with a nice body punch.
Petrov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Petrov cracks Dos Santos with an open hand slap.
Petrov lands with a hook. Dos Santos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Petrov.
Dos Santos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Petrov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Petrov throws a hook but Dos Santos blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov lands with a straight right. Dos Santos didn't see that one coming.
Dos Santos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Petrov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
A big right from Petrov misses.
Petrov misses with a hook. Dos Santos ducked under it nicely.
Petrov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dos Santos is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dos Santos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Petrov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dos Santos in his tracks.
Petrov slaps away a takedown attempt from Dos Santos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Petrov lands with a shot to the body.
Dos Santos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dos Santos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Dos Santos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos takes one to the chin there.
A big right from Petrov misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Petrov. That snapped Dos Santos's head back.
No luck for Dos Santos with that takedown attempt.
Petrov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov scores with the left hand. Dos Santos knows he should have avoided that one.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Dos Santos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Petrov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Petrov lands with a straight right. Dos Santos didn't see that one coming.
Petrov scores with a shot to the body.
Petrov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dos Santos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Petrov scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Petrov. Beautiful body shot.
Petrov throws the left hand but Dos Santos avoids the punch easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dos Santos manages to avoid it.
Petrov scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Petrov misses.
Petrov cracks Dos Santos with an open hand slap.
Radoslav Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good standup being displayed there by Petrov as he connects with a hook.
Petrov tests Dos Santos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dos Santos moves away from the strike by Petrov.
Petrov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dos Santos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dos Santos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Petrov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dos Santos on the side of the head.
Dos Santos is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Dos Santos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Petrov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dos Santos under the eye.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dos Santos.
Petrov lands a nice looking body shot.
Dos Santos ducks right into an uppercut from Petrov.
Petrov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dos Santos tries for a takedown but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Petrov scores with a hook to the body. Dos Santos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Petrov lands a nice shot that snaps Dos Santos's head back.
Petrov stuns Dos Santos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dos Santos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Petrov lands with a cross.
Dos Santos slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Radoslav Petrov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Petrov throws a series of punches but Dos Santos avoids them all with ease.
Petrov lands with a good body shot.
Petrov connects with a body shot that sends Dos Santos's belly button to the back.

Dos Santos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Petrov is not content to let Dos Santos control the position.
Petrov tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Petrov sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov is looking to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Petrov tries to get out of the position.
Dos Santos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dos Santos is trying to control. Petrov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Petrov trying to control from the bottom.
Petrov is looking to improve his position.
Dos Santos controlling the pace.
Dos Santos trying to control from half guard but Petrov is working away.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Petrov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Petrov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dos Santos can do to turn this around?
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Dos Santos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Petrov connects with a right hand. Dos Santos shakes it off.
Dos Santos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Petrov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Petrov digs a good body shot into Dos Santos's ribs.
Dos Santos staying out of range there.
Alvaro Dos Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab from Petrov.
Dos Santos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Petrov tries to avoid it but Dos Santos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Petrov to the ground. Petrov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Petrov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dos Santos at a distance.
Petrov lands with a straight right. Dos Santos didn't see that one coming.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dos Santos shoots and misses
and Petrov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Petrov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Petrov digs a good hook to Dos Santos's body.
Petrov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Petrov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Dos Santos is just out of range.
Petrov lands a jab to Dos Santos's midsection.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dos Santos takes one to the chin there.
Dos Santos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Radoslav Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvaro Dos Santos.
Petrov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Petrov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dos Santos shoots and misses
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dos Santos has time to react.
Petrov lands an overhand right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Dos Santos is just out of range.
Petrov connects with a body shot.
Dos Santos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Petrov counters with a left to the body.
Petrov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Petrov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Petrov, as that shot connected.
Petrov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dos Santos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Petrov.
A shot to the liver by Petrov. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Radoslav Petrov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Petrov!
Dos Santos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dos Santos shoots in for a double leg but Petrov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Petrov digs a good body shot into Dos Santos's ribs.
Jab by Petrov.
Petrov lands a nice shot to the body.
Petrov scores with a jab to the body.
Dos Santos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
A left lands for Petrov.
Petrov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Petrov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov stuns Dos Santos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Petrov misses.
Dos Santos shoots in but no luck this time.
Petrov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Radoslav Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvaro Dos Santos.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Petrov finds it's way round the side to connect with Dos Santos's head.
No luck for Dos Santos with that takedown attempt.
Good shot there by Petrov.
Petrov connects with a body shot that sends Dos Santos's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Dos Santos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Petrov lands a lovely overhand right.
Radoslav Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov lands with an uppercut that bounces Dos Santos off the cage and back into range.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown but Petrov shows good takedown defense.
Jab by Petrov.
Dos Santos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Petrov lands a really nice looking cross but Dos Santos seems unphased.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Petrov lands a body shot.
Dos Santos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dos Santos moves away.
No joy there for Petrov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Dos Santos moved out of range nicely.
Dos Santos feints the counter takedown.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice shot by Petrov.
Petrov scores with a hook.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dos Santos fails with the takedown.
Dos Santos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Petrov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov looks to land a combination. Dos Santos sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov lands with a nice combination. Dos Santos backs away looking to recover.
Petrov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Petrov wants it to stay on the feet.
A cross from Petrov lands.
Petrov scores with a body shot.
Dos Santos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Petrov counters with a left and a right that stings Dos Santos.
Radoslav Petrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Dos Santos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Petrov sprawls well. Petrov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dos Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrov misses the target.
Petrov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dos Santos.
Dos Santos shoots and misses
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
A lazy left from Petrov finds it's target.
Dos Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dos Santos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheers as Petrov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dos Santos doesn't seem phased though.
Petrov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dos Santos shoots in for a double leg but Petrov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alvaro Dos Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot to the liver by Petrov. Beautiful body shot.
Petrov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Dos Santos is just out of range.
Petrov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Petrov moves out of range of the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Radoslav Petrov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Petrov, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Radoslav Petrov!
Radoslav Petrov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.