PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robin Daqt (ranked 6031 p4p, 6026 weight class) and Marques Petric (ranked 607 p4p, 606 weight class). Daqt comes to the cage accompanied by Filthy Freaks. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Daqt
vs
Petric

185 cm
20
177
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
185
1 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robin Daqt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marques Petric!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petric cracks Daqt with an open hand slap.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Daqt is defended easily by Petric.
Petric with a nice cross.
Petric with a nice cross.
Petric scores with a hook to the body. Daqt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Daqt seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Petric connects with the punch.
Petric keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Daqt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Petric.
Daqt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Daqt takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petric scores with a shot to the body.
Petric lands with an uppercut that bounces Daqt off the cage and back into range.
Marques Petric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Petric does it's job there.
Daqt fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robin Daqt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petric throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daqt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Daqt manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Petric on his heels. He'll look to pass Petric's guard now, I'm sure.
Daqt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petric swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Daqt won't allow Petric to get back to his feet.
Daqt looking to pass the guard.
Petric is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Daqt tries to free his leg and advance position but Petric is retaining full guard.
Petric wants to stand but Daqt is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daqt trying to control the position from guard on top but Petric is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Petric.
Daqt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Petric tries to avoid it but Daqt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Petric to the ground. Petric escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Petric ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Petric dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Daqt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Petric swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Daqt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Petric lands the left hand.
Petric is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Daqt had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petric connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Daqt's hands.

Daqt shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Petric napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Daqt swings around for an armbar but Petric sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Daqt's guard.

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

Marques Petric dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Petric lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Petric.
Petric lands a body shot.
Petric lands with a hook. Daqt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Daqt dives in for a single leg takedown but Petric sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Petric softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Petric lands an uppercut.
Daqt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Petric pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Daqt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Petric fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robin Daqt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daqt shoots in but no luck this time.
Marques Petric seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A chopping leg kick lands by Petric.
Daqt tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Petric defends well and Daqt ends up having to push Petric into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Petric is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Daqt with a body shot.
Petric lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daqt is looking to take this one to the mat.
Petric lands a right hand that snaps the head of Daqt backwards.
Daqt looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Petric escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daqt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Petric as he avoids it easily.
Petric connects with a right hand. Daqt shakes it off.
Petric has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Daqt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petric moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Daqt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Petric counters with a thumping low kick.
Petric changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Petric jabs Daqt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Daqt fails to land the takedown.
Petric throws a quick inside leg kick.
Petric lands a right hook to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Daqt or perhaps it was just good defense by Petric, which made it look bad.
Daqt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Petric connects with an inside leg kick.
Daqt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Petric connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Daqt scrambles back to his feet.
Daqt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick lands for Petric.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daqt shoots in for a takedown but Petric shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Petric.
Petric displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Daqt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petric! But no joy.
Petric scores with a crisp jab that stopped Daqt in his tracks.
Daqt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Daqt with a poor takedown
and Petric counters with a nice body shot.
Petric tests Daqt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Petric changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Petric stuffs the takedown.
Petric lands a jab.
Daqt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Petric tries to avoid it but Daqt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Petric to the ground. Petric escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Daqt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petric lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Petric misses with a wild combination.
Daqt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Petric comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marques Petric showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Petric with a jab.
Robin Daqt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marques Petric is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice shot lands for Petric.
Daqt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Daqt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Petric fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Petric fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Daqt shoots for a takedown but Petric saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Petric with a jab.
Daqt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Petric connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Daqt scrambles back to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Petric. That snapped Daqt's head back.
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!
Petric scores with a jab to the body.
Petric scores with a three punch combo!
Petric scores with a nice head shot.
Petric scores with a nice head shot.
Petric throws a series of strikes that have Daqt backpedaling.
Petric stuffs the takedown attempt from Daqt. Daqt gets slowly back to his feet.
Daqt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Petric scores with a punch to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petric stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Petric lands a jab to Daqt's midsection.
Petric with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Petric lands with a good body shot.
Petric fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Petric connects with a looping right hand.
Petric moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Petric lands the left hand.
Daqt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Petric can pounce on him.
Petric lands a right hook to the body.
Petric throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marques Petric is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Daqt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robin Daqt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daqt tries for a takedown but Petric circles away easily
and Petric counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Petric connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Daqt's hands.
Daqt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Daqt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Petric smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Daqt shoots in for a takedown but Petric shows good takedown defense.
Daqt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Daqt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Petric tries to avoid it but Daqt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Petric to the ground. Petric escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petric lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Petric. No joy for Daqt on that attempt.
A little jabbing left from Petric on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Petric lands with a good body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Petric.
Petric scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Petric scoring well with a low kick there.
Petric scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Petric.
Petric lands a body shot.
Daqt takes one to the chin there.
Daqt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Petric throws a shot to the body.
Daqt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A jab from Petric does it's job there.
Petric fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Daqt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A swing and a miss from Daqt.
Petric fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Daqt takes a body punch but keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marques Petric comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Petric winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 25:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marques Petric!
Marques Petric spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.