PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mladen Tomasevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard Head is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Tomasevic
vs
Head

180 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
200 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mladen Tomasevic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Head!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomasevic shoots in for a double leg but Head sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Head looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Head misses with an uppercut. Tomasevic saw that one coming.
Tomasevic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Head sprawls well. Head wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tomasevic gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Head throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tomasevic appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Head scores with a body shot.
Head scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Head misses with an uppercut. Tomasevic saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomasevic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

It looks like Mladen Tomasevic has been cut.
Head connects with a body shot.
Richard Head seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Head throws a body shot but no joy.
Tomasevic attempts a counter takedown but Head avoids it well and moves away.
Tomasevic blocks a jab.
Tomasevic thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomasevic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tomasevic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mladen Tomasevic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Tomasevic.
Tomasevic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tomasevic slips under a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Head. No joy for Tomasevic on that attempt.
Tomasevic blocks a jab.
Head throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tomasevic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Richard Head is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tomasevic ducks under a wild hook from Head.
Tomasevic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Head drops Tomasevic with a beautiful combination! Tomasevic stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Head is looking for the KO!

Tomasevic is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Head scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tomasevic avoids the body shot from Head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head misses with a straight right.
Tomasevic misses with a body shot.
Head tries to counter by closing the distance.
Head looks to score with a jab to the body but Tomasevic is just out of range.
Tomasevic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Head defends well and Tomasevic ends up having to push Head into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Head misses the shot to the body.
Head moves in looking to clinch but Tomasevic pushes him off.
Head connects with a jab.
Head keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Head lunges at Tomasevic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tomasevic's hand.

Mladen Tomasevic's cut is getting worse.
Head wants to clinch up but Tomasevic keeps it at a distance.
Head slaps away a takedown attempt from Tomasevic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Head on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tomasevic's head.
Tomasevic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Head scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Head clinches up with Tomasevic and pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Head as Tomasevic tries to tie him up.
Tomasevic trying to control the position but instead, Head has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tomasevic into the cage.
Tomasevic is looking to control Head's arms but Head gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tomasevic has his back to the cage.
Head lands a body punch in the clinch.
Head presses Tomasevic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Head prevents the takedown attempt.
Tomasevic is breathing heavily.
Tomasevic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Head pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head jabs Tomasevic right on the nose. Tomasevic blinks but takes it well.
Tomasevic throws a looping overhand right but Head ducks down to avoid it.
Head throws a big shot that misses.

Head has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Head cracks Tomasevic with a nice body shot.
Head pushes Tomasevic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Head lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Head lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tomasevic takes a shot to the head.
Head lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tomasevic or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Head.
Tomasevic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Head lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Head dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mladen Tomasevic's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Tomasevic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tomasevic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Oh Tomasevic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice sprawl there from Head as Tomasevic shoots in.
Tomasevic seems to have got his legs back now.
Donk. Head catches Tomasevic right on the button with a cross.
Tomasevic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Head ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tomasevic moves away.
Head bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tomasevic's head.
No luck for Tomasevic with that takedown attempt.
Head tries to clinch but Tomasevic moves out of range.
Head has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Head feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Tomasevic crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Richard Head!
A very excited looking Richard Head made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.