PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rome Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luboslav Petrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem & Royce Da 5'9 - Above the Law . On his way into the cage it seems that Rome Jones has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rome Jones seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Jones
vs
Petrov

183 cm
19
223 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

185 cm
21
220 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

Meet the Future

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rome Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luboslav Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots in and drives through. Petrov sprawls well.
We've been hearing reports that Jones has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Petrov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Petrov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Jones looks for a takedown but Petrov sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rome Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

It looks like Rome Jones has been cut.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Petrov.
Petrov throws a head kick that misses.

Jones drives through with a takedown into guard.
Petrov 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petrov is keeping the position for now.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones prevents Petrov from getting back to his feet.
Petrov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Petrov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.

Petrov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Petrov is tightening it up a little... Jones has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Jones reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Jones taps out! Nice BJJ there by Petrov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Luboslav Petrov!