PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Natsisiwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glover Teixeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Natsisiwa
vs
Teixeira

188 cm
29
208 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

188 cm
28
205 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Natsisiwa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Glover Teixeira!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Natsisiwa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Teixeira doesn't seem bothered though.
Teixeira misses with an uppercut.
Teixeira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Natsisiwa tries to avoid it but Teixeira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Natsisiwa to the ground. Natsisiwa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Natsisiwa lands a body shot.
Kalle Natsisiwa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teixeira takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Teixeira shoots in looking for a takedown but Natsisiwa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Teixeira's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Teixeira takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Teixeira dives in and grabs Natsisiwa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Natsisiwa pushes down on Teixeira's head and hops out.
Kalle Natsisiwa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glover Teixeira.
Teixeira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice body punch from Natsisiwa.
Teixeira takes a jab right on the kisser.
Teixeira misses with a body kick.
Natsisiwa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Natsisiwa lands a nice looking body shot.
Natsisiwa lands a glancing blow to the side of Teixeira's head.
Teixeira moves forwards but Natsisiwa connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Natsisiwa stuffs the takedown.
A punch combination from Teixeira misses.
Natsisiwa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Natsisiwa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Natsisiwa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Natsisiwa lands the left hand.
Natsisiwa is looking to wear down Teixeira with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Teixeira has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Natsisiwa finds it's way round the side to connect with Teixeira's head.
Donk. Natsisiwa catches Teixeira right on the button with a cross.
Natsisiwa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Teixeira's head.
Natsisiwa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Natsisiwa scores with a jab.
Teixeira doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Natsisiwa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Natsisiwa duly obliges.
Natsisiwa lands a jab-cross combination.
Teixeira looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Natsisiwa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Teixeira looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Teixeira doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Natsisiwa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Natsisiwa.
Jab from Natsisiwa.
Natsisiwa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Natsisiwa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Natsisiwa scores with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Natsisiwa. That snapped Teixeira's head back.

Teixeira is rocked!
Natsisiwa scores with a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Natsisiwa.
Teixeira closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Natsisiwa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Natsisiwa lands the left hand.
Natsisiwa tests Teixeira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Natsisiwa connects with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natsisiwa lands a right hook to the body.
Teixeira has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Teixeira takes one on the button.
Teixeira on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Teixeira takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Teixeira takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Teixeira takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Natsisiwa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Natsisiwa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Teixeira's head backwards.
Natsisiwa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Teixeira takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Teixeira takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Teixeira is trying desperately to land a takedown but Natsisiwa is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Teixeira.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teixeira takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Teixeira there as he acknowledges the shot.
Natsisiwa thuds his right hand into Teixeira's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice cross by Natsisiwa.
Natsisiwa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Teixeira is still on wobbly legs! Can Natsisiwa finish him?
Natsisiwa cracks Teixeira with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Teixeira seems to have recovered his senses.
Natsisiwa with a nice cross.
Natsisiwa lands a nice looking body shot.
Teixeira throws a lazy uppercut

and Natsisiwa counters by clinching up.
Natsisiwa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Natsisiwa cracks Teixeira with a nice body shot.
Natsisiwa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Teixeira.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Natsisiwa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Natsisiwa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Natsisiwa is struggling to control the position.
Natsisiwa lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Natsisiwa tests Teixeira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Natsisiwa throws a one two combo.
Natsisiwa cracks Teixeira with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Natsisiwa - just one landing.
Natsisiwa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Natsisiwa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A cross from Natsisiwa lands.
Natsisiwa lands with a nice body punch.
Natsisiwa lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Natsisiwa finds it's way through Teixeira's defenses.
Natsisiwa lands a lovely overhand right.
Natsisiwa throws a combination. Teixeira tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Natsisiwa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Natsisiwa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Natsisiwa lands a hook that stumbles Teixeira back into the cage. Natsisiwa follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Teixeira to the canvas! Natsisiwa pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Teixeira has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kalle Natsisiwa!
A very excited looking Kalle Natsisiwa rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.