PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tatti Tasapaksu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Reva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reva is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ain't No Grave. The key to victory for Tatti Tasapaksu has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Tasapaksu
vs
Reva

195 cm
26
275 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

198 cm
21
260 lbs
6 - 0 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

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Pegasus Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tatti Tasapaksu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Reva!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Reva.
A bone on bone clash there as Reva blocks the leg kick.
Tasapaksu is looking to score with low kicks.
Reva slips under a jab.
Tasapaksu throws a low kick but Reva moves out of range easily.
Reva checks the leg kick.
Reva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tasapaksu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reva somewhat.
Tasapaksu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reva avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reva shoots and misses

and Tasapaksu counters by moving into the clinch.
Reva can't get the takedown.
Tatti Tasapaksu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Reva.
Tasapaksu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reva goes for a takedown attempt but Tasapaksu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reva is defended easily by Tasapaksu.
Reva checks a leg kick.
Reva dives in and grabs Tasapaksu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tasapaksu pushes down on Reva's head and hops out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tasapaksu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reva circles away quickly and effectively.
Reva fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
An inside leg kick lands from Tasapaksu.
Tasapaksu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Reva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reva lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Reva keeps the fight on the outside.
Tasapaksu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tasapaksu wants it to stay on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tasapaksu throws a jab when Reva was well out of range.
Tasapaksu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reva closes the distance and clinches up with Tasapaksu, looking for a takedown. Reva pushes Tasapaksu against the cage but Tasapaksu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Reva checks a leg kick nicely.
Tasapaksu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tasapaksu as he avoids it easily.
Tasapaksu throws a big shot that misses.
Tasapaksu tries to clinch there but Reva circles away.
Tasapaksu fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tasapaksu doesn't manage to clinch there - Reva circles away.
Reva shoots in for a double leg but Tasapaksu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Reva shoots in and bounces Tasapaksu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Reva drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tasapaksu looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tasapaksu looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tasapaksu!
Reva is not content to let Tasapaksu control the position.

Tasapaksu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Reva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tatti Tasapaksu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tasapaksu tries to clinch up but Reva circles away and keeps his distance.
Tasapaksu stuffs the takedown.
Reva checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tasapaksu misses with a leg kick.
Reva blocks a low kick nicely.
Tasapaksu throws a low kick but Reva avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reva avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tasapaksu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Reva walks into a jab.
Reva has his takedown stuffed

and Tasapaksu counters by moving into the clinch.
Tasapaksu slowing the pace effectively.
Reva jumps guard but Tasapaksu stands there with Reva around his waist. Reva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tatti Tasapaksu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Reva.
Tasapaksu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tasapaksu lands an elbow inside.
Tasapaksu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tasapaksu lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Alexander Reva has been cut.
Reva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tasapaksu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tasapaksu tries to land knees in the clinch but Reva avoids the damage to the body.
Reva tries to score a body lock takedown but Tasapaksu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tasapaksu lands a damaging elbow.
Reva tries to score a body lock takedown but Tasapaksu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tasapaksu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Reva's defenses.
Reva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tasapaksu prevents it.
Tasapaksu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Reva tries for a takedown but Tasapaksu manages to get underhooks.
Tasapaksu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Reva is breathing heavily.
Reva has Tasapaksu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tasapaksu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tasapaksu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tasapaksu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reva.
Tasapaksu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tasapaksu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tasapaksu pushes Reva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That has opened up Alexander Reva's cut even more.
Tasapaksu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Tasapaksu.
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!
Tasapaksu lands a knee to the head.

The cut above Alexander Reva's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tasapaksu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Reva in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tasapaksu lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tasapaksu has Reva pushed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tasapaksu.

Alexander Reva's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nice elbow from Tasapaksu.
Tasapaksu with a knee to the head.
Tasapaksu lands an elbow inside.
Reva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tasapaksu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tasapaksu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Reva in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tasapaksu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alexander Reva's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tatti Tasapaksu!
Tatti Tasapaksu is the new heavyweight champion!