PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Tatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Per Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tatov comes to the cage accompanied by Superunknown. Per Andersson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Igor Tatov's chin.

Tatov
vs
Andersson

201 cm
20
297 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

198 cm
24
300 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Igor Tatov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Per Andersson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tatov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tatov pushes Andersson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tatov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Tatov.
A frustrated look appears on Andersson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Tatov as the two fighters clinch.
Tatov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Andersson's defenses.
Tatov lands a knee to the body.
Andersson looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Tatov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Andersson is trying to keep an underhook but Tatov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Tatov working the head and body with strikes.
Tatov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Tatov is landing with some decent strikes but Andersson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Andersson?
Tatov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Andersson because Tatov loaded up on that one.
Tatov controlling the pace for now.
Tatov throwing strikes here but Andersson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Tatov looking to control but Andersson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tatov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Tatov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Andersson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tatov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatov thowing shots but they're missing.
Tatov controlling from the full mount.
Tatov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Tatov misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Tatov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Andersson is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tatov is working for a guillotine from mount but Andersson frees his head quite easily.
Andersson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Tatov.
Andersson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Andersson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tatov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tatov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tatov with shots to the head and body - Andersson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tatov misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

Tatov has hold of Andersson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Andersson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Tatov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tatov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Andersson because Tatov loaded up on that one.
Tatov trying to control but Andersson is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Tatov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Tatov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No joy there for Tatov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Igor Tatov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tatov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Andersson to score with a decent uppercut.
Andersson misses the shot to the body.
Tatov closes the distance and clinches up with Andersson, looking for a takedown. Tatov pushes Andersson against the cage but Andersson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Andersson as he connects with a hook.
Andersson lands with a good body shot.
Tatov looks to score with a jab to the body but Andersson is just out of range.
Andersson lands a nice shot that snaps Tatov's head back.
Andersson misses with a combination
and Tatov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Andersson throws a series of punches but Tatov avoids them all with ease.
Andersson throws a lazy right hand but Tatov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tatov throws a nice looking combination but Andersson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Andersson misses with a straight left.
Per Andersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tatov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Andersson lands with a hook. Tatov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Andersson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tatov at a distance.
Tatov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andersson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Andersson.
Andersson misses with a shot to the body

and Tatov moves into the clinch.

Tatov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Andersson regains guard immediately.
Tatov looking to sit in guard and control but Andersson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tatov is trying to keep Andersson in close.
Andersson throws a strike but Tatov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tatov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tatov pushing down on Andersson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Andersson is trying to control but can't.
Tatov prevents Andersson from improving his position.
Tatov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Tatov is working for a kimura but Andersson is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatov trying to pass the guard but Andersson defending well.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Andersson throws a lazy right hand but Tatov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tatov closes the distance and clinches up with Andersson, looking for a takedown. Tatov pushes Andersson against the cage but Andersson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Tatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tatov ducks under a wild hook from Andersson.
Tatov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Andersson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tatov was well out of range. Poor timing from Andersson.
A punch combination from Andersson misses.
Per Andersson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body punch from Andersson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tatov looks to land a combination but Andersson avoids it well.
Tatov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andersson throws out the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Andersson cracks Tatov with an open hand slap.
Andersson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tatov throws a nice looking combination but Andersson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Andersson fails to land with a series of punches.
Andersson throws a series of punches but Tatov avoids them all with ease.
Tatov staying out of range there.
Andersson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Andersson lands with a good body shot.
Tatov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Tatov has Andersson up against the cage in a clinch.
Tatov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tatov is stalling here.
Tatov tries for a takedown but Andersson manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Per Andersson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Andersson looks to score with a jab to the body but Tatov is just out of range.
Tatov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tatov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andersson misses with a kick to the body
and Tatov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andersson throws out a powerful jab.
No joy there for Andersson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Andersson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Tatov gets a clinch.
Andersson is trying to break the clinch but Tatov is controlling him.
Tatov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Andersson managing to block the knees to the body from Tatov.
Tatov lands a nice shot to the body.
Tatov tries for a takedown but Andersson manages to get underhooks.
Tatov is trying to drag Andersson to the mat but Andersson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tatov scores with a hook to the body.
Igor Tatov has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatov is leaning against Andersson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Andersson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tatov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tatov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tatov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Andersson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Tatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tatov lands with a left to the head.
Tatov scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Tatov - that landed with a thud.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tatov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Andersson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Andersson tries to break the clinch but Tatov is controlling the position.
Andersson is trying to break the clinch but Tatov is controlling him.
Tatov with a knee to the head.
Tatov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tatov obliges.
Tatov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tatov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Andersson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A body shot lands from Tatov.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tatov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tatov is trying to drag Andersson to the mat but Andersson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatov has Andersson pressed against the cage.
Tatov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tatov wants a takedown.
Andersson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tatov works on Andersson's body with a couple of short punches.
Tatov is trying to drag Andersson to the mat but Andersson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Andersson is trying to break the clinch but Tatov is controlling him.

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 right handed body shot lands from Tatov.
Tatov goes for a takedown attempt but Andersson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Andersson tests Tatov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice takedown defense from Andersson. No joy for Tatov on that attempt.
A shot to the body from Andersson misses
and Tatov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Tatov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Andersson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Tatov swings around for an armbar but Andersson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tatov's guard.
Andersson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Andersson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tatov to his feet.
Andersson swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Tatov clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Tatov throws a jab but it's blocked by Andersson.
Andersson loads up on a big right hand but Tatov slips the punch.
Andersson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tatov.
Andersson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Andersson looks to land a combination but Tatov avoids it well.
Tatov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tatov throws a sloppy head kick and Andersson moves out of range easily.
Andersson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tatov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Andersson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andersson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice jab there from Andersson.
Andersson lands with a hook. Tatov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Andersson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Andersson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tatov throws a nice looking combination but Andersson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Andersson throws a right hand that Tatov ducks under and follows up with a left that Tatov also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Andersson counters with a stiff right hand.

Tatov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Andersson to the mat! Andersson manages to get full guard.
Andersson trying to control the position.
Andersson has Tatov pulled in close to control his posture.
Tatov preventing the sweep.
Andersson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Andersson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tatov is controlling him.
Andersson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tatov controls the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatov looking to sit in guard and control but Andersson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tatov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Andersson throws and elbow that misses. Tatov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Andersson's guard. Nice move by Tatov!
Tatov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tatov stops Andersson from standing up.
Andersson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson keeping moving, preventing Tatov from controlling successfully.
Tatov throws a big right hand that misses.
Tatov won't allow Andersson to sweep him here.
Andersson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Tatov moves into the clinch successfully.

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.
A short right from Tatov.
Tatov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tatov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Andersson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tatov lands a left hand.
Tatov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Tatov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tatov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Andersson or not.
Tatov scores with a hook to the body.
Tatov is leaning against Andersson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tatov wants a takedown but no success here.
Tatov slowing the pace effectively.
A right handed body shot lands from Tatov.

Tatov has Andersson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tatov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Andersson tumbling to the mat - Tatov dives into Andersson's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tatov trying to control but Andersson is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Tatov had his way with Per Andersson in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Tatov rushes Andersson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tatov wants a takedown but no success here.
Andersson prevents a body shot from Tatov.
Andersson is looking to break free of the clinch but Tatov has double underhooks.
Andersson is trying to break free.
Tatov effectively controlling the action here.
Tatov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tatov with a knee to the head.
Andersson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tatov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Andersson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatov presses Andersson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tatov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tatov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Andersson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tatov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Tatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andersson slips a jab and a cross from Tatov.
Tatov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tatov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andersson.
Andersson jabs at Tatov's body.
Andersson lands a glancing blow to the side of Tatov's head.
Andersson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tatov.
Tatov misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersson sizes up Tatov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Andersson slips under a jab.
Tatov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tatov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tatov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Andersson. That did some damage!
Tatov misses the body punch
and Andersson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tatov misses with an uppercut.
Tatov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andersson misses with a two punch combination.
Andersson looks to land a left hand but Tatov moved out of range nicely.
Tatov throws a right and a left that Andersson avoids nicely.
A jab from Andersson does it's job there.
Andersson lands a jab to Tatov's midsection.
Andersson lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andersson throws a combination. Tatov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tatov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Andersson scores with a shot to the body.
Donk. Andersson catches Tatov right on the button with a cross.
Andersson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tatov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Andersson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Andersson lands a two punch combo.
Andersson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andersson looks to land a combination. Tatov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tatov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andersson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andersson throws a one two combo.
Andersson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Per Andersson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tatov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tatov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tatov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Per Andersson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson thows a body shot but no joy.
Andersson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tatov's head.
Andersson throws a series of punches but Tatov moves out of range.
Andersson misses with a looping right.
Andersson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tatov.
Tatov with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Andersson to counter with a crisp jab.
Andersson cracks Tatov with a good jab.
Andersson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tatov.
Andersson misses with a double jab.
Andersson with a nice cross.
Andersson lands a head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andersson lands a body shot.
Tatov throws a front kick that sends Andersson stumbling back into the cage.
Tatov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Per Andersson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tatov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 William Peck scores the fight 48:46
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 48:46
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 48:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Tatov!
Igor Tatov retains his super heavyweight title!