PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Petrov (ranked 3292 p4p, 3728 weight class) and William Jaktic (ranked 324 p4p, 368 weight class). Petrov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is They want too see me fall. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Petrov
vs
Jaktic

190 cm
28
255
6 - 6 - 0

195 cm
22
256
6 - 5 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 6 - 6 - 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 6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Jaktic!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov fails to land with a series of punches.

Jaktic shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Petrov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee asks Jaktic politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jaktic prefers to stall for the moment though.
Jaktic scores with punches from side control.
Jaktic working the ground and pound from side control.
Petrov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Petrov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jaktic.
Jaktic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Petrov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaktic in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jaktic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petrov keeps working.
Petrov wants to control but Jaktic postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jaktic has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Petrov struggling a bit here.
Jaktic trying to control the position but Petrov is working away.
Jaktic might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Petrov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jaktic throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Petrov can't do much from the bottom here.
Petrov is trying to buck Jaktic off.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Petrov is trying to control Jaktic's posture but Jaktic avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Petrov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jaktic trying to control the action but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Jaktic lands an elbow.
Petrov can't do much from the bottom here.
Jaktic trying to control the position but Petrov is working away.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Jaktic slips the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaktic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Some wild striking there from Petrov.
Fedor Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petrov takes a swing at Jaktic's ribcage but misses.
Jaktic slips under a jab.
Petrov throws a jab when Jaktic was well out of range.
Jaktic dives in for a single leg takedown but Petrov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jaktic slips under a jab.
Petrov throws a series of punches but Jaktic moves out of range.
Jaktic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Petrov to score with a decent uppercut.
No luck for Jaktic with that takedown attempt.
Petrov misses with a few strikes there.
Jaktic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jaktic dives in and grabs Petrov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Petrov pushes down on Jaktic's head and hops out.
Fedor Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Jaktic.

Jaktic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Petrov is trying to break the clinch but Jaktic has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaktic can't get the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaktic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Petrov's efforts to push away.
Petrov gets underhooks to prevent Jaktic's takedown attempt.
Jaktic wants to take the fight to the mat but Petrov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jaktic can't get the takedown.
Petrov prevents the takedown attempt.
Petrov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Petrov stops a takedown attempt from Jaktic.
Jaktic prevents Petrov from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Petrov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Petrov breaks from the clinch.
Jaktic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Petrov swivels and escapes.

Petrov tries to keep at a distance but Jaktic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jaktic has Petrov pressed against the cage, preventing Petrov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Fedor Petrov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jaktic.
Petrov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jaktic at a distance.
Fedor Petrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jaktic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Petrov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Jaktic slips the punch.
Jaktic fails with the takedown
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
Petrov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Petrov lands a head shot.
Petrov misses the jab.
Petrov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Oooooh!!! Petrov has knocked Jaktic down with a huge combo! Petrov steps away and waves a wobbly Jaktic back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Petrov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaktic misses with a takedown attempt
and Petrov counters with a nice body shot.
Fedor Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Jaktic.
Petrov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Petrov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jaktic circles away quickly and effectively.
Jaktic is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Petrov misses.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Jaktic ducks down to avoid it.
Jaktic with a poor takedown
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jaktic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A shot to the liver by Petrov. Beautiful body shot.
Petrov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Petrov misses with the combination.
Jaktic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jaktic misses with a takedown attempt - Petrov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Jaktic looks to move away, Petrov throws a big counter combo but Jaktic just gets out of the way.

Jaktic closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Petrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jaktic can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Petrov's face as Jaktic controls the position.
Petrov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jaktic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jaktic throws an elbow but Petrov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Petrov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jaktic asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jaktic is chipping away with strikes.
Jaktic controls the position from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov pushes Jaktic away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jaktic gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Petrov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Petrov misses with a hook. Jaktic ducked under it nicely.
Petrov throws a right hand that Jaktic ducks under and follows up with a left that Jaktic also avoids with ease.
Jaktic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Petrov sprawls well. Petrov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jaktic gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Petrov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jaktic.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov stuffs the takedown.

Jaktic drives through and clinches with Petrov against the cage.
Petrov is trying to push Jaktic away but Jaktic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Petrov can't break the clinch.
Petrov is trying to break the clinch but Jaktic is controlling him.
Petrov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Petrov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Petrov tries to break the clinch but Jaktic is controlling the position.
Jaktic tries for a takedown but Petrov manages to get underhooks.
Petrov is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Jaktic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jaktic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Petrov is able to avoid easily.
Nice shot lands for Petrov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Petrov dominated that second round.
That's time! Petrov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Jaktic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jaktic goes for a double leg but Petrov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Petrov continues to drive forward.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaktic is just out of range.
Petrov throws a body punch but Jaktic moves out of range.
Petrov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jaktic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jaktic dives in and grabs Petrov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Petrov pushes down on Jaktic's head and hops out.
Fedor Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Jaktic.
Petrov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jaktic moves in looking to clinch but Petrov pushes him off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Petrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov wants to clinch.
A combination from Petrov does no damage.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov swings for the body but Jaktic moves out of range.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Jaktic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Petrov defends it nicely.
Petrov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jaktic blocks a jab.
Petrov is looking to clinch.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Jaktic moves away and avoids it.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Jaktic moves away and avoids it.
Jaktic staying out of range there.
Jaktic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Petrov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jaktic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Jaktic moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaktic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Petrov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Petrov tries to break the clinch but Jaktic is controlling the position.
Jaktic prevents Petrov from breaking the clinch.
Petrov wants to get back to striking at distance but Jaktic won't allow it.
Petrov gets underhooks to prevent Jaktic's takedown attempt.
Jaktic is working for takedown but Petrov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Petrov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jaktic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Petrov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jaktic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jaktic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Petrov's efforts to push away.
Jaktic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaktic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Petrov prevents it.
Petrov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Petrov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Petrov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Petrov prevents the takedown attempt.

Jaktic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petrov clobbers Jaktic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Petrov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jaktic is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jaktic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrov wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jaktic circles away from the clinch attempt.

Jaktic gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jaktic lands a nice short elbow.
Jaktic keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jaktic is trying to control. Petrov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
William Jaktic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fedor Petrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jaktic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Petrov's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fedor 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Petrov!
Fedor Petrov thanked the fans post fight for their support.