PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rutger Petrov (ranked 1496 p4p, 1090 weight class) and Naoise Durnin (ranked 177 p4p, 132 weight class). Durnin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I'm Shipping Up To Boston by The Dropkick Murphy's. Naoise Durnin will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Petrov
vs
Durnin

180 cm
39
245
12 - 2 - 0

197 cm
43
270
29 - 22 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Decent wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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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 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rutger Petrov !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Naoise Durnin!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Petrov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Petrov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Durnin is trying to stand up here but Petrov is controlling him well.

Petrov is working for a kimura but Durnin is defending it quite comfortably.

Petrov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Durnin can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durnin wants to get back to his feet.

Petrov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Petrov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Durnin is just riding it out for now. Petrov eventually gives up the hold.

Petrov is working for a submission of some sort.

Petrov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Durnin is just riding it out for now. Petrov eventually gives up the hold.
Durnin 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.

That's two 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.

Petrov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Durnin has managed to free his arm - good work.

Petrov is working for a submission of some sort.

Petrov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Durnin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Petrov .

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Petrov is looking for a kimura but Durnin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Petrov to get the leverage.

Petrov is looking for a kimura here.

Petrov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Petrov looking for a submission but Durnin manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.

Petrov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Petrov is looking to advance position but Durnin has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rutger Petrov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Durnin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Petrov lands a jab.
Durnin slips a jab and a cross from Petrov .
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Durnin is just out of range.
Durnin unleashes a big counter combination but Petrov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Petrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Durnin can do to turn this around?
Petrov shoots in for a takedown but Durnin shows good takedown defense.
Durnin with the inside leg kick.
Durnin missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Durnin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Durnin swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Petrov there as he acknowledges the shot.

It looks like Rutger Petrov has been cut.
Durnin lands a jab to the nose.
Durnin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov .
Durnin tries a head kick but it misses.
Durnin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Naoise Durnin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Durnin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrov .
Nice defenses there by Durnin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Petrov catches Durnin right on the button with a cross.
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durnin.
Petrov tries to counter with a takedown but Durnin is quick to defend against it.
Petrov misses with a hook.
Durnin throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov scores with a nice head shot.

Oooooh!!! Durnin has knocked Petrov down with a huge combo! Durnin steps away and waves a wobbly Petrov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Petrov is rocked!
Durnin lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Naoise Durnin!
A very excited looking Naoise Durnin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.