PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Petrov (ranked 2965 p4p, 275 weight class) and Samsung LoveMachine (ranked 3197 p4p, 293 weight class). Petrov comes to the cage accompanied by They want too see me fall. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Samsung LoveMachine enters the cage!

Petrov
vs
LoveMachine

190 cm
25
255 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

184 cm
25
270 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Samsung LoveMachine!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

LoveMachine takes the fight into the clinch.
LoveMachine wants a takedown.
LoveMachine is trying to pull guard but Petrov has him pressed against the cage.
Petrov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from LoveMachine.
Fedor Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samsung LoveMachine.
LoveMachine is trying to pull guard but Petrov has him pressed against the cage.
LoveMachine has Petrov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Petrov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Petrov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Petrov prevents a takedown attempt there.
LoveMachine tries to score a body lock takedown but Petrov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
LoveMachine is working for takedown but Petrov is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LoveMachine tries for a takedown but Petrov manages to get underhooks.

LoveMachine pulls guard successfully.
LoveMachine has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Petrov stopping the sweep attempt from LoveMachine.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
LoveMachine has control of Petrov's left arm, preventing Petrov from doing any damage.
Petrov wants to control from the top but LoveMachine keeps moving.
LoveMachine tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petrov wants to control from the top but LoveMachine keeps moving.
Petrov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Petrov is looking to stand up but LoveMachine won't let him.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Petrov gets a clinch.
LoveMachine has Petrov pressed against the cage, preventing Petrov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
LoveMachine is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Petrov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
LoveMachine tries to score a body lock takedown but Petrov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

LoveMachine manages to pull guard.
Petrov is looking to work some ground and pound but LoveMachine has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as LoveMachine holds on and takes a little breather.
Petrov wants to control from the top but LoveMachine keeps moving.
LoveMachine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petrov is one step ahead there.
LoveMachine is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
LoveMachine is continuing to stall.
LoveMachine manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Petrov manages to get himself to full guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petrov is trying to control the position but LoveMachine postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov looking to hit a scissor sweep but LoveMachine is one step ahead there.
LoveMachine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
LoveMachine works over Petrov with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LoveMachine stands up over Petrov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
LoveMachine passes Petrov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nice strikes from LoveMachine there.
Petrov wants to control but LoveMachine is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petrov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
LoveMachine slips a nice elbow through Petrov's hands, connecting with Petrov's forehead.
Petrov wants to get back to his feet.
LoveMachine working over Petrov with some ground and pound. Petrov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov punching from the bottom.
LoveMachine scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
LoveMachine lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. LoveMachine lands a nice short elbow.
LoveMachine is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
LoveMachine working Petrov over with strikes.

Petrov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
LoveMachine works his way into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
LoveMachine putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samsung LoveMachine dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Petrov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
LoveMachine steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Petrov.

LoveMachine closes the distance and clinches.

LoveMachine pulls Petrov into guard.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but LoveMachine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LoveMachine wants to sweep but no luck.
LoveMachine bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Petrov's guard.

LoveMachine has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
LoveMachine scoring with punches to the head and body.
LoveMachine lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
LoveMachine chips away with some ground and pound.
LoveMachine keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Petrov's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LoveMachine working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
LoveMachine working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
LoveMachine working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
LoveMachine lands a couple of digs.
LoveMachine working some strikes from top position.
LoveMachine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petrov is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LoveMachine is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
LoveMachine lands a couple of elbows.
LoveMachine working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
LoveMachine connects with a couple of short punches.
Petrov trying to control the position.
LoveMachine lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
LoveMachine working some strikes from top position.
LoveMachine distracts Petrov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
LoveMachine connects with a couple of short punches.
LoveMachine is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
LoveMachine works over Petrov with some ground and pound from guard.
LoveMachine stands up over Petrov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
LoveMachine with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
LoveMachine pushes down on Petrov's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LoveMachine working Petrov over with strikes.
LoveMachine landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Petrov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. LoveMachine is working away from the top position though.
LoveMachine drops an elbow to the side of Petrov's head.
LoveMachine seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
LoveMachine scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. LoveMachine connects with a nice short shot to Petrov's temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LoveMachine seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
LoveMachine winds up and cracks Petrov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
LoveMachine seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
LoveMachine is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Petrov tries to get to full guard but LoveMachine has control of the leg.
LoveMachine seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but LoveMachine scores with a couple of nice shots.
LoveMachine passes to side control.
LoveMachine scores with a couple of short elbows.
LoveMachine scoring with punches from side control.
LoveMachine working the head and body with strikes.
LoveMachine is putting a hurting on Petrov here, landing some big shots from side control.
LoveMachine in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
LoveMachine works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
LoveMachine is chipping away with strikes.
LoveMachine lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Petrov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
LoveMachine is working Petrov over with some ground and pound from side control.
Petrov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
LoveMachine creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
LoveMachine scores with punches from side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four 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 takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Samsung LoveMachine has got the better of the ground game so far.
LoveMachine landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
LoveMachine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
LoveMachine is working Petrov over with some ground and pound from side control.
Petrov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
LoveMachine works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
LoveMachine lands a decent elbow from side control.

Petrov is rocked!
LoveMachine lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Oh Petrov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
LoveMachine in side control lands a decent elbow.
LoveMachine cracks Petrov with a big right hand but Petrov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Petrov taking a bit of punishment here - LoveMachine scoring with strikes.
Petrov is working to avoid the ground and pound but LoveMachine connects with a decent elbow.
LoveMachine lands some shots froms side control.
LoveMachine works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Petrov is trying to improve his position.
LoveMachine lands some shots froms side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samsung LoveMachine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

LoveMachine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrov seems to have got his legs back now.
Petrov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and LoveMachine counters by clinching up.

LoveMachine manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Petrov won't allow LoveMachine to sweep him here.
LoveMachine looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
LoveMachine wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now LoveMachine is on top in guard.

Petrov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst LoveMachine is controlling him.
LoveMachine stands up over Petrov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LoveMachine lands a couple of digs.
LoveMachine connects with a couple of short punches.
LoveMachine passes Petrov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. LoveMachine lands a nice short elbow.
LoveMachine takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
LoveMachine scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
LoveMachine working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Petrov wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Petrov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from LoveMachine there.
LoveMachine seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Petrov has hold of LoveMachine's hands but LoveMachine slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
LoveMachine trying to pass the guard but Petrov defending well.
Ground and pound from LoveMachine.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LoveMachine winds up and cracks Petrov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
LoveMachine scoring with strikes to the body and head.
LoveMachine winds up and cracks Petrov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
LoveMachine scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
LoveMachine is nestled in close to Petrov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Petrov is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LoveMachine works his way into side control.
Petrov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
LoveMachine grinds an elbow into Petrov's temple.
LoveMachine working the body and head with strikes.
Oh Petrov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
LoveMachine lands a decent elbow from side control.
Petrov is looking to regain half guard here but LoveMachine keeps moving and retains side control.
Petrov seems to have got his legs back now.
LoveMachine in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Petrov is trying to control LoveMachine's posture but LoveMachine avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LoveMachine lands a decent elbow from side control.
LoveMachine lands some shots froms side control.
Petrov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
LoveMachine works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
LoveMachine working the ground and pound from side control.
LoveMachine lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Petrov down.
Petrov is looking to reverse the position.
LoveMachine scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Petrov is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and LoveMachine can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samsung LoveMachine!