PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teppo Taistelija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Branko Dalibor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Taistelija
vs
Dalibor

225 cm
21
299 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

191 cm
22
290 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Russian Tech Nutrition

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Teppo Taistelija!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Branko Dalibor!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dalibor misses with a wild combination.
Taistelija looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice takedown defense from Dalibor. No joy for Taistelija on that attempt.
Taistelija misses with a takedown attempt - Dalibor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teppo Taistelija. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dalibor lands a nice shot that snaps Taistelija's head back.
Dalibor lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Taistelija closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dalibor circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Dalibor. No joy for Taistelija on that attempt.
Taistelija avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Dalibor shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dalibor showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taistelija is not content to let Dalibor control the position.
Dalibor wants to pass to mount but Taistelija is defending the position.
Dalibor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Taistelija's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalibor working over Taistelija with some ground and pound. Taistelija looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dalibor landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dalibor looks to land a strike but Taistelija avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Taistelija will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dalibor wanted to stand there but Taistelija had control of the position.
Dalibor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Taistelija works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dalibor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dalibor scoring with some ground and pound.
Dalibor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dalibor wants to stand but Taistelija is controlling his posture from full guard.
Taistelija has control of Dalibor's left arm, preventing Dalibor from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalibor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dalibor wants to pass the guard but Taistelija is keeping the position.
Dalibor throws a strike but Taistelija rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Taistelija won't allow Dalibor to get back to his feet.
Dalibor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taistelija is one step ahead there.

Dalibor is trying to land a reversal but Taistelija doesn't like that idea too much. He pushed the legs to the side and dives into side control. He's managed to grab a loose arm triangle. Taistelija is tightening it up though! This could be trouble for Dalibor! Dalibor trying desperately to escape but he's gone limp! He's out! Wooooorld class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from Taistelija!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Teppo Taistelija!