PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tazki Tazki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradley Iverson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tazki
vs
Iverson

225 cm
25
300 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

197 cm
24
293 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Knock Out Artistry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tazki Tazki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bradley Iverson!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Iverson scores a takedown into full mount!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tazki takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Iverson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Iverson controlling the position easily from mount.
Tazki wants to control but Iverson is having none of it.
Tazki is looking to get to half guard.
Iverson lands a nice shot to the head.
Tazki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Iverson looking to finish Tazki with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tazki!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tazki gets back to half guard.
Iverson wants to stand up but Tazki is controlling the position.
Tazki is pressing down on Iverson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Tazki is working an open guard so Iverson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tazki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Iverson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tazki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Iverson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tazki did well to prevent Iverson getting side control.
Tazki wants to improve his position but Iverson is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tazki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Iverson postures up.
Iverson postures up and lands a big shot to Tazki's brow.
Iverson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Iverson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tazki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Iverson has managed to get both his arms back between Tazki's legs - danger averted.

Iverson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Iverson dives in and grabs Tazki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tazki pushes down on Iverson's head and hops out.
Tazki leaves Iverson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tazki Tazki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradley Iverson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Iverson.
Iverson looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iverson fails with a takedown attempt.

Iverson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Iverson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tazki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Tazki working for a triangle but Iverson defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tazki trying to control the position.
Tazki keeping moving, preventing Iverson from controlling successfully.
Iverson working some strikes from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tazki has his foot on Iverson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Iverson works his way back into a safe position though.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Iverson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tazki looking to control.
Iverson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tazki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tazki is trying to keep Iverson in close.
Tazki wants to sweep but no luck.
Iverson trying to control but Tazki is working from the bottom.
Iverson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tazki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Iverson's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Iverson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tazki stopping the sweep attempt from Iverson.
Tazki wants to control from the top but Iverson keeps moving.

Iverson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Tazki is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Iverson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Tazki's back instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iverson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Tazki doesn't escape.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Iverson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Tazki manages to reverse the position and now he's in Iverson's guard. Nice work there by Tazki.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tazki trying to control the position from guard on top but Iverson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iverson is looking to stand up but Tazki isn't so interested in that idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tazki misses with a two punch combination.
Tazki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Iverson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bradley Iverson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Iverson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Iverson tries to stand but Tazki is controlling from the bottom.
Iverson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tazki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Iverson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tazki is proving hard to escape from.
Iverson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tazki gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Iverson is breathing heavily.

Tazki looking for submissions off his back.
Tazki works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iverson thows a big elbow that misses.
Iverson is in close to Tazki's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Tazki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Iverson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Tazki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Iverson defends well.
Tazki wants to sweep here but Iverson controlling him for the moment.

Iverson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tazki throws a series of punches but Iverson moves out of range.
Tazki lands a jab to the head.
Iverson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tazki but Tazki pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Iverson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tazki's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iverson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tazki looking for a sweep. Not yet Tazki, not yet.
Iverson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Iverson is in close to Tazki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Iverson lands a couple of digs.

Tazki looking for a guillotine here but Iverson defends easily.
Iverson wants to control from the top but Tazki keeps moving.
Tazki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Iverson is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iverson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tazki is on top in guard.
Iverson keeping moving, preventing Tazki from controlling successfully.
Iverson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Iverson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tazki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Iverson looking to control.

That's four 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.
Tazki stopping the sweep attempt from Iverson.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Iverson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tazki did well to prevent Iverson getting side control.
Iverson prevents Tazki from improving his position.
Iverson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tazki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tazki manages to get to full guard.

Iverson stands up and waves to Tazki to follow him.
Tazki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Iverson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bradley Iverson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Tazki fails to land with a series of punches.
Tazki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Iverson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tazki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tazki misses with a double jab

and Iverson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iverson trying to mount his opponent but Tazki defends it.
Iverson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tazki's head.
Tazki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Tazki is looking for a triangle but Iverson pushes his legs off easily.

Iverson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tazki, up you get!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Tazki gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Iverson to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tazki keeping moving, preventing Iverson from controlling successfully.
Tazki controls Iverson momentarily but Iverson frees himself.
Iverson won't allow Tazki to sweep him here.
Iverson postures up.

Tazki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Iverson is aware though and is defending well.
Iverson advances to half guard.
Tazki wants to improve his position but Iverson is controlling well.
Iverson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Iverson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tazki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Iverson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Iverson's back!
Tazki misses with a punch to the head.
Tazki is looking to control Iverson but Iverson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tazki has the hooks in. Iverson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Iverson wants to get back to his feet.
Iverson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Tazki off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Tazki is working the ground and pound. Can Iverson escape?

Iverson is having to fend off submission attempts from Tazki, who is looking to sink in the choke. Tazki doesn't have the hooks in though and Iverson manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.

Tazki working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Iverson has passed into half guard!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iverson trying to control from half guard but Tazki is working away.
Iverson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tazki is refusing to be controlled, as Iverson sits in half guard.

Iverson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Tazki to get to his feet.
Iverson slips under a jab.
Tazki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iverson was well out of range. Poor timing from Tazki.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Iverson looks to score with a jab to the body but Tazki is just out of range.
Tazki thuds a left hand into Iverson's body.
Tazki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Iverson avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Tazki misses.
Tazki Tazki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Iverson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tazki is trying to defend but Iverson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tazki missing with punches from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tazki tries to get to full guard but Iverson has control of the leg.

Tazki actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tazki Tazki.
I think Iverson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bradley Iverson!