PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tadija Tadic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kip Slizer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slizer has chosen The Reckless and The Brave as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tadic
vs
Slizer

183 cm
19
260 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

195 cm
20
281 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tadija Tadic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kip Slizer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slizer throws out a loose jab but Tadic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slizer throws a body kick that misses.

Tadic moves into the clinch.
Tadic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Slizer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tadic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Slizer pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Tadic has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Slizer is trying to keep an underhook but Tadic manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Tadic wants to work for an arm triangle but Slizer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tadic is pressing down on Slizer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Slizer is holding on for now.
Slizer wants to improve his position but Tadic is controlling well.
Tadic is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Tadic fails to advance to Slizer's back.
Slizer tries to hold on but Tadic postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tadic goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Slizer is on top in guard.
Slizer tries to free his leg and advance position but Tadic is retaining full guard.
Slizer chips away with some ground and pound.
Slizer won't allow Tadic to sweep him here.
Slizer landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Tadic is looking for a triangle but Slizer pushes his legs off easily.
Slizer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
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!

Tadic is looking for a triangle but Slizer pushes his legs off easily.
Slizer wants to control from the top but Tadic keeps moving.
Slizer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Tadic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Slizer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Slizer postures up and lands a big shot to Tadic's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slizer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Tadic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slizer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slizer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Tadic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Tadic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Slizer defends well.
Slizer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Slizer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tadic swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Slizer stands up from Tadic's guard - Slizer perhaps looking for a knockout.
Tadic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slizer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Slizer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Slizer looks to land a right hand but Tadic moved out of range.
Tadic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Slizer counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tadija Tadic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tadic is looking to regain half guard here but Slizer keeps moving and retains side control.
Tadic is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Slizer off and has taken his back!
Slizer is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Tadic off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

Tadic is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Tadic working for the choke.
Slizer trying to control the hands but Tadic won't let him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Slizer showing good submission defense here.
Slizer just trying to survive but Tadic is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Tadic has got his arm under Slizer's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Slizer has spun round into Tadic's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Slizer pushing down on Tadic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Tadic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Slizer pulls his head out easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Tadic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Slizer is looking for a kimura but Tadic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Slizer to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tadija Tadic will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Slizer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tadic.
No joy there for Slizer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tadic shoots for a double leg takedown but Slizer sprawls well. He's pushed Tadic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Slizer misses with a wild body shot.
Tadic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Slizer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Slizer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tadija Tadic. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Tadic working for a triangle but Slizer defends it easily.

Tadic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Slizer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slizer working some strikes from top position.

Slizer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tadic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slizer has managed to get both his arms back between Tadic's legs - danger averted.
Slizer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Slizer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tadic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Slizer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slizer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tadic has momentary wrist control but Slizer slips an elbow through the middle.
Slizer is in close to Tadic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Slizer's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Tadic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Slizer defends well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slizer connects with a couple of short punches.

Slizer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Slizer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Slizer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Tadic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Slizer defends well.
Slizer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slizer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Slizer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Slizer trying to control the position from guard on top but Tadic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slizer tries to free his leg and advance position but Tadic is retaining full guard.

Tadic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Slizer is aware though and is defending well.
Slizer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Slizer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Slizer wants to pass the guard but Tadic is keeping the position.
Tadic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Tadic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Slizer is posturing up here but Tadic has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Slizer tries to roll out but it's too tight and Slizer has to tap! Slick submission there by Tadic!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tadija Tadic!
During a confident post fight interview, Tadija Tadic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.