PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Radoslav Petrov (ranked 1455 p4p, 2967 weight class) and Doko Dokov (ranked 188 p4p, 344 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Petrov
vs
Dokov

177 cm
29
155
9 - 7 - 0

178 cm
32
170
13 - 26 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

HERBIZER

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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Radoslav Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doko Dokov!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dokov tries to clinch but Petrov is having none of it.
Petrov connects with an inside leg kick.

Petrov gets tackled into the cage by Dokov. Dokov maintains the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Petrov has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Petrov misses with an elbow over the top.
Dokov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Petrov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dokov swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dokov's elbow.
Dokov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dokov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Petrov misses with an elbow strike.
Petrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dokov's elbow.
Petrov takes a shot to the head.

Dokov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dokov tries to clinch but Petrov is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dokov wants to clinch.
Petrov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Petrov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Petrov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Doko Dokov has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dokov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Petrov lands with a shot to the body.
Petrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Petrov works Dokov's body with a nice hook.
Some wild striking there from Petrov.
Dokov tries to counter with a clinch but Petrov shakes him off and moves away.
Dokov moves in looking to clinch but Petrov pushes him off.
Radoslav Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov misses with the combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dokov throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dokov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Petrov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Dokov moves into the clinch.
Petrov lands an uppercut.
Petrov can't find room to land a body shot as Dokov controls the action.
Petrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Dokov.
Dokov lands a shoulder strike.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Dokov controls his hands.
Dokov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Petrov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Petrov lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Dokov.
Petrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dokov's elbow.
Dokov blocking some punches.
Dokov blocking some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dokov blocks an uppercut.
Petrov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dokov misses with a body punch.
Petrov tries to work over Dokov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Petrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dokov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Petrov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dokov can turn it around.
Dokov scores with a shoulder strike.
Dokov lands a shoulder strike.
Petrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dokov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petrov lands with a left to the head.
Petrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Petrov fails to land.
Petrov misses with a punch on the inside.
Petrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Dokov.
Petrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov throws a head punch that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Dokov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Petrov.
Petrov misses with an elbow over the top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dokov blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrov.
Dokov blocks an elbow strike from Petrov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dokov.
Petrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Petrov throws an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrov.
Petrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petrov is working Dokov over against the cage.
Dokov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dokov lands an uppercut.
Petrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Radoslav Petrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doko Dokov's cut.
That's time! Petrov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dokov is looking to clinch but Petrov is avoiding it.
Dokov misses with a two punch combination.
Dokov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Petrov circles away quickly and effectively.
Petrov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dokov.

Dokov closes the distance and clinches.
Dokov is trying to pull guard but Petrov has him pressed against the cage.
Dokov blocks a body shot from Petrov.
Petrov lands with a right to the head.
Petrov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dokovs head.
Petrov tries a body shot but Dokov blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrov.
Still in the clinch, Petrov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Petrov can't find room to land a body shot as Dokov controls the action.
Petrov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dokov fails to pull guard.
Petrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dokov can do to turn this around?
Petrov misses with some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Dokov.
Petrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Dokov.
Petrov has a couple of punches blocked by Dokov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dokov.

Dokov successfully pulls guard.
Petrov won't allow Dokov to get back to his feet.
Dokov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Petrov stops Dokov from standing up.
Dokov is trying to control the position but Petrov postures up.
Dokov wants to get back to his feet but Petrov passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dokov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dokov moves into full guard.
Dokov tries to strike from the bottom.
Petrov stops Dokov from standing up.

Dokov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petrov is aware though and is defending well.
Dokov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dokov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A punch combination from Dokov misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Petrov as he connects with a hook.
Petrov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Dokov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Petrov has a couple of punches blocked by Dokov.
Radoslav Petrov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Dokov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dokov tries to pull guard but Petrov won't allow it.
Radoslav Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doko Dokov.
Dokov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dokov can't get the takedown.
Petrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Petrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petrov tries to work over Dokov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Petrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Petrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dokov blocks a body shot from Petrov.
Dokov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petrov has a couple of punches blocked by Dokov.
Dokov swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dokov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dokov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov misses with a punch on the inside.
Petrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Petrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Petrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrov.
Dokov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Petrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Dokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dokov.
A short left from Petrov.
Petrov tries to throw a body punch but Dokov avoids it by throwing Petrov back against the cage.
Petrov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Dokov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Radoslav Petrov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Doko Dokov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Dokov closes the distance and clinches up with Petrov, looking for a takedown. Dokov pushes Petrov against the cage but Petrov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jab from Petrov.
Petrov swinging wildly here.
Petrov cracks Dokov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Petrov stuffs the takedown.
Petrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Dokov.
A right-left combo lands from Petrov.
Doko Dokov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Dokov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dokov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Petrov smiles and moves away.
Radoslav Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doko Dokov.
Petrov misses with a few strikes there.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Dokov breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dokov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dokov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Petrov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dokov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Petrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Petrov misses with an uppercut
and Petrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dokov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Petrov.
Dokov moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Petrov.
Petrov stuns Dokov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dokov throws a right hand that Petrov ducks under and follows up with a left that Petrov also avoids with ease.
Petrov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dokov under the eye.
Petrov throws a combination. Dokov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Dokov drives through and clinches with Petrov against the cage.
Petrov throws an elbow that misses.
Petrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petrov tries to throw a body punch but Dokov avoids it by throwing Petrov back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov throws a head punch that misses.
Petrov misses with a hook from the clinch.

Dokov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dokov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Petrov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dokov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Petrov.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov lands with a left to the head.
Petrov has a couple of punches blocked by Dokov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Petrov.
Petrov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dokov.
Dokov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov blocks an uppercut.
Dokov lands a right hand.
Petrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dokov looking to throw knees to the head but Petrov is blocking nicely.

Dokov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petrov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Radoslav Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petrov scores with a leg kick.
Doko Dokov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dokov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Petrov slips under a jab.

Dokov rushes Petrov and presses him up against the cage.
Petrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Petrov.
Petrov blocks a body shot from Dokov.
Petrov misses with a hook to the ribs.

Dokov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Radoslav Petrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dokov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dokov drops his hands momentarily and Petrov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Petrov lands a really nice looking cross but Dokov seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dokov doesn't manage to clinch there - Petrov circles away.
Donk. Petrov catches Dokov right on the button with a cross.
Petrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Petrov throwing a counter right hand but Dokov manages to avoid it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dokov wants to take the fight to the mat but Petrov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Petrov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Petrov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dokov's brow.
Petrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petrov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Petrov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Petrov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov has a couple of punches blocked by Dokov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Radoslav Petrov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Petrov, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Radoslav Petrov!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Radoslav Petrov made sure he mentioned HERBIZER, along with how happy he was to win his fight.