PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Hradek (ranked 2663 p4p, 1870 weight class) and Fedor Petrov (ranked 311 p4p, 219 weight class). Petrov has chosen They want too see me fall as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hradek
vs
Petrov

188 cm
26
250
9 - 4 - 0

190 cm
30
255
9 - 7 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jan Hradek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov misses with a double jab
and Hradek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hradek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hradek fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Petrov cracks Hradek with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Petrov feints a jab promting Hradek to slip. Petrov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hradek slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hradek was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Hradek changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Petrov tries to avoid it but Hradek 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 misses with a looping left.
Hradek misses with a takedown attempt - Petrov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Petrov throws out a counter right but Hradek avoids it with no problem.
Petrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hradek.
A little feinted left hand from Hradek on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hradek looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov misses with a few strikes there.
Hradek throwing a counter right hand but Petrov manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov lands a really nice looking cross but Hradek seems unphased.
Petrov misses with a double jab.
Hradek shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Petrov defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Hradek. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hradek shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Petrov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Hradek drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hradek jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hradek wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Petrov is looking to stand up but Hradek isn't so interested in that idea.

Petrov has his foot on Hradek's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hradek works his way back into a safe position though.
Hradek trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Hradek drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hradek jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Petrov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hradek defends it easily.
Hradek trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hradek is really struggling to control Petrov but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Petrov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hradek doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hradek manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hradek throws an elbow that misses. Petrov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hradek's guard. Nice move by Petrov!

Hradek is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Petrov defends well.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Hradek keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hradek looking for a guillotine here but Petrov defends easily.

Hradek working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petrov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Petrov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Hradek is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petrov is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Petrov 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.

Petrov throws a hook but Hradek blocks it.
It looked like Hradek wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Petrov misses with a right hand
letting Hradek counter with a right hand.
Petrov throws a lazy uppercut
and Hradek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hradek throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Petrov's waist but Petrov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hradek off to one side.
Hradek fails with a takedown attempt.
Hradek showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Petrov.
Fedor Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hradek looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Hradek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hradek shoots in but no luck this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hradek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrov.
Hradek was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Petrov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Petrov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Hradek wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fedor Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Petrov.

It looks like Jan Hradek has been cut.
Petrov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hradek is looking to counter punch.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Hradek throwing a counter right hand but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Hradek defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Petrov as he connects with a hook.
Petrov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hradek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrov misses with the combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov scores with a shot to the body.
Petrov scores with a body shot.
Petrov throws a jab when Hradek was well out of range.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hradek.
Hradek swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Hradek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hradek tries to clinch but Petrov moves out of range.
Hradek takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A combination from Petrov does no damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov looks to land a combination but Hradek avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Hradek misses the target.
Jan Hradek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hradek avoids a punch combination nicely.

Hradek changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Petrov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hradek working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

Hradek goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Petrov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hradek but great work by Petrov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Petrov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hradek has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Petrov but great work by Hradek.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov is looking for a sweep.
Hradek misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Petrov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hradek asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hradek wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Petrov, who protects the arm well.

Hradek looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Hradek wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Petrov, who protects the arm well.
Petrov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Petrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jan Hradek's cut.
That's time! Hradek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Hradek looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Hradek is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Petrov pushes Hradek off looking to stand but Hradek dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Petrov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hradek pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov wants to get back to his feet.
Jan Hradek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Petrov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hradek is trying to work for a kimura but Petrov is defending well.

Hradek is looking for a kimura but Petrov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hradek to get the leverage.

Hradek seems to be working for a kimura but Petrov defends the submission attempt.
Petrov is trying to stand.

Hradek seems to be looking for submissions.
Petrov wants to get back to full guard.
Hradek takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov is trying to stand up here but Hradek is controlling him well.

Hradek is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Petrov is trying to stand back up but Hradek is controlling him

Petrov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Petrov won't allow Hradek to pass to mount.
Jan Hradek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petrov wants to improve his position but Hradek is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hradek in particular looking to stall.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hradek is looking for a kimura but Petrov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hradek to get the leverage.
Hradek is trying to control. Petrov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hradek missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Hradek is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Hradek is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Petrov is just riding it out for now. Hradek eventually gives up the hold.
Hradek stops Petrov from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hradek seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hradek uses his free foot to push down on Petrov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Petrov.

Hradek working for a submission but Petrov is keeping him at bay.
Petrov is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Hradek wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Petrov regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Hradek showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Petrov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Petrov!
Fedor Petrov took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.