PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Petrov (ranked 4961 p4p, 2458 weight class) and Bella Miele (ranked 450 p4p, 249 weight class). Yuri Petrov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Petrov
vs
Miele

175 cm
23
160
2 - 4 - 0

175 cm
22
165
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

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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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yuri Petrov !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bella Miele!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Miele feints and as Petrov raises his hands in defense, Miele changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Miele stands up over Petrov , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Petrov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Petrov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Miele controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Petrov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Miele passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miele lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miele controlling the action here.
Petrov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Miele scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Miele is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Petrov sees it coming and defends easily.
Miele is looking to advance position but Petrov won't allow it.

Petrov looking for subs from the bottom but Miele mounts him!
Petrov is trying desperately to improve position.
A nice elbow there by Miele.

Petrov tries to improve his position but Miele has taken his back! Miele has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Petrov tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Miele pushes Petrov away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bella Miele!