PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eugeniy Petrov (ranked 1149 p4p, 169 weight class) and Onni Seppala (ranked 1786 p4p, 254 weight class). Seppala has chosen Husky Rescue - summertime cowboy as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Petrov
vs
Seppala

185 cm
31
215 lbs
16 - 12 - 0

194 cm
27
225 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite 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 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eugeniy Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Onni Seppala!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seppala misses with an attempted mid kick.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seppala.

Seppala moves into the clinch.
Petrov wants a takedown but no success here.
I was talking to Petrov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Petrov is looking for a takedown.
Seppala lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Seppala has Petrov pushed against the cage.
Petrov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Seppala gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eugeniy Petrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seppala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Seppala - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Petrov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Seppala fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Seppala.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Seppala works Petrov's body with a nice hook.
Good leg kick by Seppala there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Seppala misses with a low kick.
Seppala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petrov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Seppala dodges the punch combination from Petrov.
The crowd cheers as Seppala lands an impressive looking overhand right. Petrov doesn't seem phased though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov slips under a jab from Seppala.
Seppala moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Seppala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seppala was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Seppala connects with a crisp jab.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Seppala scores with a hook.
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!
Seppala scores with a shot to the body.
Petrov fails to land the takedown.
Seppala connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Petrov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Seppala keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
Seppala is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Seppala thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Petrov's head.

Petrov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Petrov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Seppala wants to free his trapped foot but Petrov is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seppala takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Petrov moves into full guard.

Petrov working for a triangle but Seppala defends it easily.
Seppala must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Petrov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Seppala gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Seppala is stalling in the full guard.
Petrov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Seppala bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Seppala takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
Seppala misses the shot to the body.
Seppala scores with a jab to the jaw.
Seppala has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good shot there by Seppala.
Petrov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Seppala throws a body shot but no joy.
Onni Seppala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrov tries for a takedown but Seppala circles away easily
and Seppala counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Seppala at a distance.
Petrov slips a straight right by Seppala.
Petrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seppala.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seppala defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Seppala misses with an uppercut
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Seppala's head.
Petrov defending well as Seppala loads up on a big left hand.
Seppala throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
Petrov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Petrov moves forwards but Seppala connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Seppala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Seppala moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Petrov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Seppala's waist but Seppala gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Petrov off to one side.
Seppala lands with a thumping leg kick.
Petrov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Petrov or perhaps it was just good defense by Seppala, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eugeniy Petrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seppala looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
Petrov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Seppala with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seppala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Seppala.
Seppala throws the kick towards the body but Petrov avoids it.
Petrov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Petrov slips under a jab.
Seppala scores with a hook.

Petrov is rocked!
Onni Seppala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Seppala closes the distance and clinches.
Oh Petrov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Seppala lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Petrov to his knees! Seppala keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Onni Seppala!
Our winner, Onni Seppala, 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.