PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Branko Dalibor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rulon Oboev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Branko Dalibor has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Dalibor
vs
Oboev

191 cm
30
284 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

150 cm
30
264 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Branko Dalibor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rulon Oboev!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oboev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dalibor avoids it really well and circles away.
Oboev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dalibor misses with a body shot.

Oboev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Oboev stops Dalibor from getting back to his feet.
Oboev trying to control from half guard but Dalibor is working away.

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

Oboev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dalibor sees it coming and defends easily.

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

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

Oboev is trying to work for a kimura but Dalibor is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalibor tries to kick Oboev off but Oboev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dalibor makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Oboev misses with a takedown attempt - Dalibor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Branko Dalibor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rulon Oboev.
Oboev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oboev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dalibor throws out the jab.
Oboev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dalibor as he avoids it easily.
Dalibor slaps away a takedown attempt from Oboev, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Oboev clinches up with Dalibor and pushes him back against the cage.
Dalibor has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Oboev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dalibor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oboev gets underhooks to prevent Dalibor's takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dalibor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Oboev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Oboev looks for a takedown but Dalibor sprawls well.
Oboev moves in looking to clinch but Dalibor pushes him off.
Dalibor throws a body punch but Oboev moves out of range.
Oboev blocks a jab.

Oboev instigates a clinch.
Oboev is pressed up against the cage. Dalibor has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Oboev down to the mat. Oboev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Oboev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dalibor avoids it really well and circles away.

Oboev moves into range and clinches up with Dalibor.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalibor looking for a takedown.
Dalibor prevents a takedown attempt there.
Oboev prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dalibor wants a takedown.
Oboev gets underhooks to prevent Dalibor's takedown attempt.
Oboev goes for a takedown attempt but Dalibor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dalibor tries for a takedown but Oboev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dalibor stuffs the takedown attempt from Oboev. Oboev gets slowly back to his feet.
Oboev shoots in but no luck this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oboev misses with a takedown attempt
and Dalibor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dalibor misses with a wild body shot.
Dalibor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Oboev defends it nicely.
Oboev fails with a takedown attempt.

Oboev scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dalibor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dalibor tries to get out of the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dalibor is trying to stand.
Dalibor is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Oboev seems to be working for a kimura but Dalibor defends the submission attempt.
Dalibor is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rulon Oboev will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Oboev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dalibor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dalibor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dalibor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oboev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oboev is defended easily by Dalibor.
Rulon Oboev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Oboev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oboev is trying to drag Dalibor to the mat but Dalibor just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Branko Dalibor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rulon Oboev.
Dalibor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Oboev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Branko Dalibor is winning the standup battle so far.
Oboev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dalibor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oboev is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oboev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oboev moves forwards but Dalibor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dalibor shoots in and drives through. Oboev sprawls well.
Dalibor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oboev moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Oboev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oboev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dalibor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Oboev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oboev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oboev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dalibor lands a jab to the head.

Dalibor closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Oboev did well to prevent Dalibor getting side control.
Dalibor landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dalibor passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalibor working the ground and pound effectively.
Dalibor lands with some strikes.
Oboev is looking to get to half guard.
Branko Dalibor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dalibor looking to control but Oboev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oboev is bucking up trying to escape but Dalibor cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Oboev taking shots to the head.
The referee warns Oboev that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
BOOM! Dalibor connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalibor lands with some strikes.
Dalibor looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Dalibor lands with some strikes.

Oboev is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dalibor working the ground and pound effectively.
Oboev is still in real trouble! Can Dalibor finish him?
Dalibor controlling from mount.
Oboev seems to have recovered his senses.
Dalibor dominating with strikes here.
Dalibor lands with some strikes.
Oboev taking shots to the head.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Dalibor! Oboev is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Branko Dalibor!