PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Uri Petrenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benoit Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Petrenko
vs
Kong

186 cm
19
171 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

189 cm
21
178 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Crippler's Corner
Crippler's Corner

aKua

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uri Petrenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Benoit Kong!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petrenko.
Kong misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Kong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Kong misses.
Kong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Benoit Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kong cracks Petrenko with an open hand slap.

It looks like Uri Petrenko has been cut.
Petrenko dodges the punch combination from Kong.
Kong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kong misses with a two punch combination.
Kong throws a right hand that Petrenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Petrenko also avoids with ease.
Petrenko has a takedown stuffed.
Kong throws a right and a left that Petrenko avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrenko fails to land the takedown.
No joy there for Kong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kong fails to land with a series of punches.
Kong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petrenko.
Kong lands a really nice looking cross but Petrenko seems unphased.
Petrenko defending well as Kong loads up on a big left hand.
Kong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kong looks gassed!
Kong throws a series of punches but Petrenko avoids them all with ease.
Kong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong tries to bum rush Petrenko with a series of wild strikes but Petrenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Petrenko darts in and clinches Kong up against the cage.
Petrenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Kong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uri Petrenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Petrenko breaks the clinch.
Kong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kong throws a right hand that Petrenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Petrenko also avoids with ease.

Petrenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Petrenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Kong is retaining full guard.
Petrenko is working hard here to advance position.
Petrenko passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrenko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kong knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Petrenko wants to work for an arm triangle but Kong is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kong is looking to escape.

Petrenko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kong is controlling Petrenko's trapped leg to prevent Petrenko from advancing to side control.
Petrenko wants to pass the guard but Kong is defending well.
Kong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Petrenko is working away from the top position though.

Kong manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kong.
Kong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kong sizes up Petrenko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kong misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Kong.
Kong misses with a two punch combination.
Petrenko moves in looking to clinch but Kong pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benoit Kong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Uri Petrenko's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Petrenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kong's waist but Kong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Petrenko off to one side.
Kong throws a nice looking combination but Petrenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Kong misses.
Kong misses with the combination.
Kong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petrenko.
Kong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kong is breathing heavily.
Petrenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kong as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrenko slips a jab and a cross from Kong.
Petrenko throws a head kick but Kong moves out of range.
Kong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Petrenko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Petrenko is keen to just control but Kong is a slippery customer.
Petrenko trying to mount his opponent but Kong defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrenko passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong tries to hold on but Petrenko pushes him away.

Petrenko goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kong turns into him and now he's in Petrenko's guard.
Kong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Petrenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kong looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kong won't allow Petrenko to sweep him here.
Kong trying to control but Petrenko is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Petrenko had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Kong is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Petrenko Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Kong's back instead.
Kong manages to reverse the position and now he's in Petrenko's guard. Nice work there by Kong.

Petrenko is looking for a triangle but Kong pushes his legs off easily.

Petrenko working for submissions but it's allowed Kong to get to half guard.
Petrenko is looking to improve his position.
Kong keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Petrenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrenko trying to control but Kong postures up.
Kong content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Petrenko tries to roll over but Kong keeps him under control.

Petrenko looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Kong decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Benoit Kong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Uri Petrenko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Petrenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kong swivels and escapes.
Kong with a nice cross.
Kong fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Kong does no damage.
Petrenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kong.
Petrenko tries to move into range but Kong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Petrenko shoots in for a takedown but Kong shows good takedown defense.
Petrenko slips a jab and a cross from Kong.
Kong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong thows a body shot but no joy.
Kong displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kong swinging wilding here.
Petrenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uri Petrenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kong throws a right and a left that Petrenko avoids nicely.
Kong misses with a two punch combination.
Uri Petrenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kong misses with a straight right.
Kong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kong tries to avoid it but Petrenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kong to the ground. Kong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Petrenko pushes Kong up against the cage in a clinch.
Kong gets underhooks to prevent Petrenko's takedown attempt.
Petrenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Kong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kong wants to break free but Petrenko has control.
Petrenko can't break the clinch.
Petrenko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kong smiles and moves away.
Kong misses with a few strikes there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Petrenko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kong looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kong is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Petrenko seems to be working for a kimura but Kong defends the submission attempt.

Kong kicks off Petrenko and gets to his feet.
Petrenko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Petrenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Petrenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petrenko.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Kong does no damage.
A right-left combo lands from Kong.
Petrenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kong's waist but Kong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Petrenko off to one side.
Kong misses with a wild combination.
Kong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Petrenko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kong lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A combination from Kong does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benoit Kong really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Uri Petrenko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kong misses with a series of wild punches.
Kong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Petrenko lands a high kick!
Kong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kong throws a nice looking combination but Petrenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Petrenko misses
and Kong counters with a three punch combo that has Petrenko backing up. Petrenko nods at Kong to acknowledge the strikes.
Petrenko scores with a leg kick.
Kong is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kong.

Petrenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Petrenko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Petrenko tries to pass to full mount but Kong defends it.

Petrenko wants to work for an arm triangle but Kong is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Petrenko is thwarting Kong's attempts to control the position.
Petrenko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrenko trying to control the action but Kong is working from the bottom.
Kong is controlling Petrenko's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kong tries to kick Petrenko off but Petrenko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A combination from Kong does no damage.
Petrenko shoots in but no luck this time.
Petrenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kong.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Petrenko moves into the clinch successfully.
Petrenko fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uri Petrenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrenko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kong gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Kong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kong throws out a loose jab but Petrenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrenko shoots for a takedown but Kong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A right-left combo lands from Kong.
Kong with a lazy takedown attempt
and Petrenko counters with a left and a right that stings Kong.
Kong blocks a head kick by Petrenko.
Kong cracks Petrenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kong avoids the head kick by Petrenko.
Kong wants to slow Petrenko down by chopping away at his legs.
Kong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kong keeps the fight on the outside.
Kong misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Benoit Kong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Uri Petrenko's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Petrenko is looking to clinch.
Kong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Petrenko is out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Kong there.
Kong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kong misses with a two punch combination.

Petrenko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Petrenko tries to advance to mount but Kong denies him.
Kong avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Petrenko.
Kong is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

Petrenko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kong is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong tries to buck Petrenko off but Petrenko is having none of it.
Petrenko tries to move to mount but Kong blocks the move with his legs.

Petrenko tries for a kimura but Kong is defending well.
Kong sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Petrenko trying to work for an americana but Kong has managed to regain full guard.

Petrenko postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kong is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Petrenko, into his guard.
Petrenko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kong controls the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong wants to pass the guard but Petrenko is keeping the position.

Petrenko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kong sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Petrenko working for a triangle but Kong defends it easily.
Kong stays in close to Petrenko's body and controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong wants to stand but Petrenko has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Petrenko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Kong decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Petrenko, up you get!
Kong falls off balance throwing a combination

and Petrenko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Petrenko forces his way into half guard.
Petrenko tries to pass to full mount but Kong defends it.
Benoit Kong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Petrenko seems to be working for a kimura but Kong defends the submission attempt.

Petrenko wants to work for an arm triangle but Kong is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kong wants to control but Petrenko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petrenko works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kong is desperately trying to improve his position but Petrenko has a good base and remains in mount.
Kong wants to try and get back to his feet.
Kong wants to control but Petrenko is having none of it.
Uri Petrenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kong is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Petrenko is staying active.

And that's the end of the fight!
Uri Petrenko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kong has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 46:49
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Benoit Kong!
Benoit Kong is the new welterweight champion!