PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sorsa Lokki (ranked 4319 p4p, 23821 weight class) and Adrian Petrov (ranked 390 p4p, 513 weight class). Adrian Petrov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lokki
vs
Petrov

170 cm
21
150
3 - 6 - 0

180 cm
28
150
3 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Sorsa Lokki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adrian Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Summer Carpenter and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lokki lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lokki lands the left hand.
Petrov looks for a takedown but Lokki sprawls well.
Lokki throws a leg kick which misses Petrov's front leg but catches the back leg as Petrov tries to avoid it.
Lokki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lokki lands a head shot.
Petrov misses with a takedown attempt - Lokki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Petrov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Petrov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lokki connects with a solid leg kick.
Petrov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lokki defends it nicely.
Lokki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sorsa Lokki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Petrov.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lokki.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That kick from Lokki tenderised Petrov's leg. Petrov is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've been told by Lokki's head coaches at JAG Battle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Petrov dives in for a single leg takedown but Lokki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Danga de danga de dang - Lokki scores with a four punch combination!
Lokki connects with a body shot that sends Petrov's belly button to the back.
Lokki lands a leg kick that knocks Petrov off balance momentarily.
Lokki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lokki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Petrov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov slips a jab and a cross from Lokki.
Lokki thuds a left hand into Petrov's body.
Lokki shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Petrov eats them both and turns towards Lokki to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lokki lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lokki throws a series of punches but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Petrov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lokki.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lokki cracks a nice hook into Petrov's ribs.
Lokki is working the combinations to good effect here.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lokki as he avoids it easily.
Petrov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Petrov slips a jab and a cross from Lokki.
Petrov feints the counter takedown.
Lokki scores with a hook to the body. Petrov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A left lands for Lokki.
Lokki thuds a left hand into Petrov's body.
Lokki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lokki cracks a nice hook into Petrov's ribs.
Lokki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Petrov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A punch combination from Lokki misses.
Lokki lands with a straight right. Petrov didn't see that one coming.
Lokki looks to land a combination but Petrov avoids it well.
Petrov fails to land the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lokki connects with a crisp jab.
Lokki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lokki swinging wildly here.
Lokki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lokki thuds a left hand into Petrov's body.
Sorsa Lokki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lokki scores with a three punch combo!
Lokki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A left and a right from Lokki both land. Nice combination.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lokki as he avoids it easily.
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!
Lokki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Petrov under the eye.
Lokki lands with a good body shot.
Petrov fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Lokki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Lokki does it's job there.
Petrov closes the distance and clinches up with Lokki, looking for a takedown. Petrov pushes Lokki against the cage but Lokki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lokki scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Petrov is rocked!
Petrov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lokki punishes Petrov's body with a nice straight punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lokki.
Petrov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lokki.
Lokki cracks Petrov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lokki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Petrov is still on wobbly legs! Can Lokki finish him?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lokki with a nice cross.
Petrov seems to have recovered his senses.
Lokki is looking to wear down Petrov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

Petrov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lokki is looking for a sweep. Petrov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sorsa Lokki dominated that round.
That's time! Lokki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Petrov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sorsa Lokki is winning the standup battle so far.
Petrov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lokki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Petrov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lokki digs a good hook to Petrov's body.
Lokki falls off balance throwing a combination

and Petrov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lokki's guard.
Lokki is looking to stand up but Petrov isn't so interested in that idea.
Petrov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lokki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Petrov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lokki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Petrov manages to get himself to full guard.

Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Petrov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lokki has picked Petrov up and slammed him! Petrov can't keep hold of the triangle and Lokki manages to pass to side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lokki off and has taken his back!
Petrov lands shots from the back.
Petrov is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Lokki can't escape the position.
Petrov lands with a hammerfist to the side of Lokki's head.
Petrov gets his hands free as Lokki looks to control.
Petrov throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Lokki!
Lokki breaks Petrov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Petrov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Petrov has an active guard here but Lokki has managed to pass into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Petrov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Petrov actively working from the bottom here.
Adrian Petrov has got the better of the ground game so far.

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

Petrov actively working from the bottom here.
Lokki working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lokki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lokki lands with a punch from half guard.
Lokki wants to pass the guard but Petrov is defending well.

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

Petrov actively working from the bottom here.
Lokki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Petrov actively working from the bottom here.

Lokki decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lokki shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Petrov eats them both and turns towards Lokki to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Petrov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lokki scores with a jab to the body.
Lokki cracks Petrov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lokki throws a combination. Petrov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lokki scores with a jab to the body.
Lokki with a hook.
Lokki lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lokki scores with a leg kick.
Petrov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lokki. Lokki obviously looking to wear him down.
Petrov shoots in looking for a takedown but Lokki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Petrov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Petrov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lokki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lokki fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sorsa Lokki dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Petrov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lokki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Petrov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lokki defends it well.
Lokki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov fails with a takedown attempt.
Lokki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good leg kick by Lokki.
Petrov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokki moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lokki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lokki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lokki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Petrov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lokki scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lokki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lokki digs a good body shot into Petrov's ribs.
Lokki scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lokki's corner calls for a 1-2. Lokki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lokki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good exchange - Lokki coming out on top.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lokki.
Lokki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lokki throws a leg kick that is checked

and Petrov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Petrov lands a couple of elbows.
Petrov connects with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Petrov distracts Lokki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Petrov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Petrov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lokki has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Lokki has his foot on Petrov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petrov works his way back into a safe position though.
Petrov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Petrov is looking to work some ground and pound but Lokki has wrist control.
Petrov works over Lokki with some ground and pound from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov connects with a couple of short punches.
Petrov lands a couple of digs.
Lokki wants to stand and escape but Petrov is having none of it.
Lokki wants to sweep here but Petrov controlling him for the moment.

Lokki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Petrov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lokki looking for a sweep. Not yet Lokki, not yet.
Petrov lands a couple of digs.
Petrov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Petrov with a nice head shot there.
Petrov throws a big elbow that misses.
Petrov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Petrov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Petrov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Petrov throwing strikes from guard but Lokki blocks nicely.
Petrov throws a big elbow that misses.
Petrov stops Lokki from standing up.
Adrian Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petrov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sorsa Lokki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lokki, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:26
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sorsa Lokki!
A relieved looking Sorsa Lokki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.