PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Knox Harrington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eugeniy Petrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrington kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Be-I. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Harrington
vs
Petrov

189 cm
25
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
215 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Knox Harrington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eugeniy Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrington lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Petrov backs up against the cage.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Harrington is out of range.
Harrington seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Harrington leaves Petrov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Petrov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Harrington is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Petrov is controlling him.
Petrov passes Harrington's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov is looking to take a break and control but Harrington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Petrov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Harrington is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Petrov is looking for a kimura here.

Petrov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Harrington sees it coming and defends easily.
Petrov is keen to just control but Harrington is a slippery customer.

Petrov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Harrington tries to kick Petrov off but Petrov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov is looking to take a break and control but Harrington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petrov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Petrov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Harrington defends it well.

Petrov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Harrington knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Petrov on the ground.
Harrington tries to roll over but Petrov keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov is looking to advance position but Harrington won't allow it.

Petrov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Petrov is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Harrington is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eugeniy Petrov!
Our winner, Eugeniy Petrov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Knox Harrington stepped up to the mic, saying 'I.....I hate the world! *slams microphone down in anger and storms off*'.