PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bart Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sasha Petrova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bart Simpson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Simpson
vs
Petrova

185 cm
23
179 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

194 cm
23
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bart Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sasha Petrova!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrova swats away the attempt to clinch by Simpson.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Petrova steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simpson.
Petrova shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

Petrova closes the distance and pushes Simpson back into the cage.
Simpson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Petrova walks away with a smile on his face. Simpson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Petrova pushes Simpson up against the cage in a clinch.
Petrova lands a body shot.

Simpson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Petrova uses from the top position.
Petrova must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Petrova slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Petrova wanted to stand there but Simpson had control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson is trying to control the position but Petrova postures up.
Petrova wants to pass the guard but Simpson is keeping the position.
Petrova controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Petrova has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Despite being in the dominant position, Sasha Petrova just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Simpson shoots for a takedown but Petrova saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Simpson misses with a looping right.
Petrova fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Simpson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrova doesn't manage to clinch there - Simpson circles away.
Simpson throws the left hand but Petrova avoids the punch easily.

Petrova moves into the clinch.
Petrova manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Simpson can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bart Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson is breathing heavily.
Simpson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Petrova fights it off and pushes away nicely.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Simpson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Petrova prevents it.
Petrova works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Petrova is leaning against Simpson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrova scores with a hook to the body.
Petrova lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Petrova.
Petrova presses Simpson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Petrova - that landed with a thud.
Petrova lands a body shot.
Petrova pushes Simpson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrova lands a body shot.
Petrova cracks Simpson with a nice body shot.
Petrova stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Petrova receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Simpson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Petrova walks away with a smile on his face. Simpson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Petrova rushes Simpson and presses him up against the cage.
Petrova pushes Simpson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Petrova lands a nice uppercut.
Petrova lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Petrova scores with a hook to the body.
Petrova lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Petrova.
Petrova presses Simpson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Petrova.
Nice body punch from Petrova.
Petrova dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Petrova digs a right hand into Simpson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Simpson's gas tank.
Petrova stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Petrova is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrova cracks Simpson with a nice body shot.
Petrova throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Petrova.
Petrova lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Simpson.
Petrova stalling against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A body shot lands from Petrova.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Petrova.
Petrova slowing the pace effectively.
A hook to the body from Petrova.
A hook to the body from Petrova.
Petrova lands a nice uppercut.
Petrova lands a shot to the body.
Petrova throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Petrova throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Petrova.
Petrova scores with a hook to the body.
Come on Petrova - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice body punch from Petrova - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sasha Petrova dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Petrova clinches.
Petrova digs a right hand into Simpson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Simpson's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Petrova.
Petrova stops a takedown attempt from Simpson.
Petrova is working Simpson over against the cage.
Petrova is leaning against Simpson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Petrova.
Petrova lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simpson tries to pull guard but Petrova won't allow it.
Petrova is working Simpson over against the cage.
Petrova is working Simpson over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Petrova.
Petrova has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short body shot lands from Petrova as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Petrova.
Petrova lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Petrova.
A right hook to the body lands for Petrova.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Petrova presses Simpson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Petrova lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Petrova.
A short body shot lands from Petrova as the two fighters clinch.
Petrova lands a body shot.
Petrova works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Petrova.
Petrova working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Petrova lands a right hand that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Petrova.
Nice body punch from Petrova - that landed with a thud.
Petrova digs a right hand underneath Simpson's ribcage. Simpson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Petrova.
A right handed body shot lands from Petrova.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left hand lands to the body for Petrova.
Petrova content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Simpson jumps guard but Petrova stands there with Simpson around his waist. Simpson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bart Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson takes a shot to the head.
Petrova scores with a hook to the body.
Petrova lands a shot to the body.
Petrova scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Petrova.
Petrova pushes Simpson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Petrova.
Petrova digs a right hand underneath Simpson's ribcage. Simpson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Petrova lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Petrova.
Petrova works on Simpson's body with a couple of short punches.
Petrova lands a body shot in the clinch.
Petrova is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Good body shot from Petrova.
A short body shot lands from Petrova as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Petrova.
A shot in the inside from Petrova.
A right hand to the body from Petrova.
Nice body punch from Petrova - that landed with a thud.
Sasha Petrova seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Petrova.
Petrova lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Simpson.
Petrova lands a body punch.
Petrova will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Simpson up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Petrova.
A right hook to the body lands for Petrova.
Petrova stalls.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Petrova.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrova manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Petrova throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Petrova scores with a hook to the body.
Petrova lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Petrova.
A left hand lands to the body for Petrova.
Petrova lands a body punch in the clinch.
Petrova stalling.
Petrova lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Petrova as the two fighters clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Petrova is leaning against Simpson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Petrova.
Petrova lands a right hand that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.
Petrova is working Simpson over against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from Petrova.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrova lands a body punch.
Petrova digs a right hand into Simpson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Simpson's gas tank.
Petrova has Simpson pressed against the cage.
Petrova throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Petrova.
A body shot lands from Petrova.
Petrova has Simpson pushed against the cage.
Petrova works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Petrova is pushing Simpson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Petrova lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Petrova lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Petrova.
Petrova cracks Simpson with a nice body shot.
Petrova is working Simpson over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Petrova - that landed with a thud.
Petrova scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sasha Petrova showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Come on Petrova - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Simpson fails to pull guard.
Petrova digs a right hand underneath Simpson's ribcage. Simpson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Petrova works on Simpson's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Petrova.
Petrova taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Petrova.
Petrova lands a body punch.
Petrova stalling against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Petrova.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrova slows down the pace here.
Petrova lands a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Petrova.
A right hand to the body from Petrova.
Petrova digs a right hand underneath Simpson's ribcage. Simpson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Petrova is stalling here.
Petrova pushes Simpson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Petrova.
Petrova's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sasha Petrova.

Petrova fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Simpson, pushing him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Petrova stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Petrova.
Petrova scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Petrova.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrova makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrova taking a breather.
Petrova is working Simpson over against the cage.
Petrova lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Simpson or not.
Petrova works on Simpson's body with a couple of short punches.
Petrova works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Petrova.
Petrova is working Simpson over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Petrova.
Petrova stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A hook to the body from Petrova.
Petrova lands a shot to the body.
Petrova throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Petrova lands a body punch.
Petrova stalling.
Petrova throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Petrova will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Simpson up against the cage.
Petrova is leaning against Simpson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Petrova - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Petrova lands a shot to the body.
Petrova lands a nice shot to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Petrova.
Petrova lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Petrova is working Simpson over against the cage.
Petrova throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Petrova digs a right hand into Simpson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Simpson's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Petrova.
A short body shot lands from Petrova as the two fighters clinch.
Petrova digs a right hand into Simpson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Simpson's gas tank.
Petrova scores with a shoulder strike.
Simpson letting Petrova take a breather here.
Petrova digs a right hand into Simpson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Simpson's gas tank.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrova scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Petrova as the two fighters clinch.
Petrova presses Simpson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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!
Petrova scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Petrova - that landed with a thud.
Petrova lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sasha Petrova is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Petrova lands a body shot.
Petrova works on Simpson's body with a couple of short punches.
Petrova stalling the fight.
The crowd are getting on Petrova's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Petrova gets through Simpson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bart Simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simpson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sasha Petrova comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Petrova has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 24:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 24:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sasha Petrova!