PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kirill Petrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petrov comes to the cage accompanied by Iron Man. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Petrov
vs
Pitbull

176 cm
24
159 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

180 cm
23
152 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Resistance
Adam's NORTHERN WILD

GTI - 1337 Winter stock
GTI - 1337 Winter stock

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirill Petrov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Roy Pitbull!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitbull looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
Petrov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Pitbull sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pitbull uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Pitbull misses with an uppercut.
Petrov shoots in but Pitbull avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Petrov fails to land the takedown.
Pitbull on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good work by Pitbull as he checks the leg kick.
Petrov dodges the punch combination from Pitbull.
Petrov throws a low kick but Pitbull moves out of range easily.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pitbull.
Pitbull throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.

Petrov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pitbull's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pitbull preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Petrov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pitbull is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitbull avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pitbull manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Pitbull looking to finish Petrov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Petrov!
Petrov is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pitbull thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pitbull tries to pass to full mount but Petrov defends it.
Pitbull thows a huge punch but Petrov dodges it nicely.
Petrov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Petrov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pitbull pulls his head out easily.
Petrov is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov is not content to let Pitbull control the position.
Pitbull thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Petrov's head.
Pitbull not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov is trying to maintain the position but Pitbull is very close to passing his half guard.
Pitbull not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Petrov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pitbull is trying to control the action in half guard but Petrov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Petrov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Petrov is pressing down on Pitbull's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Petrov trying to control the position.
Pitbull trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Petrov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Pitbull avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pitbull working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pitbull won't allow Petrov to sweep him here.
Pitbull trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pitbull works over Petrov with some ground and pound from guard.
Pitbull trying to move into half guard but instead Petrov has managed to sweep!
Pitbull has momentary wrist control but Petrov slips an elbow through the middle.
Pitbull is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Petrov is staying active underneath Pitbull, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Petrov is looking to improve his position.

Petrov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pitbull pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull wants to free his trapped foot but Petrov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov is trying to get back to full guard.
Pitbull not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Petrov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pitbull trying to control the action but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Pitbull thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Petrov is trying to control but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pitbull lands strikes from half guard.

Petrov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pitbull pulls his head out easily.
Petrov is trying to maintain the position but Pitbull is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roy Pitbull will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Pitbull missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pitbull throws a nice looking combination but Petrov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Petrov tests Pitbull's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kirill Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pitbull misses with a series of wild punches.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown but Pitbull shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pitbull thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice straight punches there by Pitbull. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pitbull.
Petrov connects with a single shot there.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Pitbull scores with a nice strike.
Pitbull throws a hook but Petrov avoids it easily.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Petrov moves out of range as Pitbull strikes.
Petrov misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov misses with a looping left.

Petrov clinches up against the cage.
Pitbull misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pitbull.
Petrov wants a takedown.
Pitbull wants to stall.
Petrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pitbull's elbow.
Pitbull swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pitbull misses with some punches.
Pitbull prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirill Petrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrov jumps guard but Pitbull turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pitbull tries to throw a body punch but Petrov avoids it by throwing Pitbull back against the cage.
Petrov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pitbull is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pitbull blocks an uppercut.
Petrov looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrov.
Petrov works on Pitbull's body with a couple of short punches.
Pitbull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrov.
A head punch on the inside from Pitbull fails to land.
Petrov taking a breather.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Pitbull.
Petrov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pitbull has a couple of punches blocked by Petrov.
Petrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Petrov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pitbull uses from the top position.
Pitbull missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Petrov looking for a guillotine here but Pitbull defends easily.
Petrov can't keep his opponent in guard - Pitbull advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pitbull prevents Petrov from improving his position.
Roy Pitbull has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pitbull passes the guard and advances to mount!
Pitbull has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Petrov's face.
Petrov can't escape the position.
Pitbull lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Petrov hang on?
Petrov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
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!
Pitbull content just to control the position here.
Pitbull postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Petrov looks a forlorn figure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Petrov looks a forlorn figure.
Pitbull lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Pitbull breaks from Petrov's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Petrov is rocked!
Petrov is squirming around, avoiding Pitbull's attempts to control the action.
Oh Petrov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pitbull postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Petrov bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Pitbull and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Pitbull!
Roy Pitbull is the new lightweight champion!