PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Martin Teller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Vetrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vetrov has chosen Enae Volare Mezzo as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Teller
vs
Vetrov

165 cm
25
166 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

178 cm
25
163 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Martin Teller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Niko Vetrov!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vetrov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Vetrov has closed the distance and engaged Teller in a clinch.
Vetrov lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Vetrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vetrov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Teller misses with a body shot.
Teller takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Teller forces Vetrov back against the cage and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Teller - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vetrov prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Teller is working for takedown but Vetrov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Teller trying to land knees to the body.
Teller taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vetrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Teller shoots for a double leg takedown but Vetrov sprawls well. He's pushed Teller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Teller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vetrov tries a head kick but it misses.
Niko Vetrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Vetrov closes the distance and clinches.
Teller wants a takedown.

Vetrov breaks the clinch.
Teller tries to clinch there but Vetrov circles away.

Vetrov closes the distance and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Teller tries to pull guard but Vetrov won't allow it.
Teller is trying to maintain a safe position but Vetrov gets an underhook and turns Teller into the cage.
Teller is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Vetrov manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vetrov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vetrov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Teller circles away quickly and effectively.

Vetrov has managed to clinch.
Teller displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vetrov up against the cage.
Vetrov tries to break free but Teller pushes him back against the cage.
Vetrov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vetrov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Teller has him pressed against the cage.
Teller just leaning against Vetrov, taking a breather.
Vetrov wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teller stalling against the cage.
Vetrov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Teller has him pressed against the cage.
Teller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vetrov is defending well.
Teller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vetrov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Teller is trying to pull guard but Vetrov has him pressed against the cage.
Teller has Vetrov pressed against the cage.
Teller is looking to take this one to the mat.
Teller wants a takedown.
Teller has Vetrov pushed against the cage.
Vetrov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've been informed that Vetrov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Teller is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Teller has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Vetrov regains guard immediately.
Vetrov wants to stand but Teller is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vetrov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Teller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Teller is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A shot to the liver by Vetrov. Beautiful body shot.
Vetrov throws a series of punches but Teller avoids them all with ease.

Vetrov darts in and clinches Teller up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Teller - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Teller wants a takedown but no success here.

Vetrov manages to break the clinch.
Vetrov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vetrov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vetrov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Teller somewhat.
Vetrov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Vetrov tries a head kick but it misses.
Vetrov throws a nice looking combination but Teller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vetrov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Niko Vetrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Vetrov does no damage.
Vetrov with a hook.
Vetrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vetrov lands an overhand right.
Vetrov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Teller.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Teller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vetrov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vetrov lands with a good body shot.
Vetrov fails to land with a series of punches.
Teller feinted with a counter takedown.
Vetrov throws a series of strikes that have Teller backpedaling.

It looks like Martin Teller has been cut.

Vetrov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teller has Vetrov pushed against the cage.
Teller is trying to pull guard but Vetrov has him pressed against the cage.
Teller taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Teller.
Teller goes for a takedown attempt but Vetrov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vetrov throws a sloppy head kick and Teller moves out of range easily.
Teller feinted with a counter takedown.

Vetrov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Teller tries for a takedown but Vetrov manages to get underhooks.
Teller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vetrov is defending well.

Vetrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vetrov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Teller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Teller feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teller looking to pass the guard.
Teller controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vetrov is looking to stand up but Teller isn't so interested in that idea.
Teller sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vetrov's guard.

Vetrov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Teller is on him like a limpet, forcing Vetrov back against the cage.
Teller working aggressively here.
Teller taking a breather.

Teller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vetrov scores with a shot to the body.
Teller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vetrov pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Vetrov rushes Teller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Teller wants a takedown.
Teller drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vetrov pulls his leg out and moves away.

Teller drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Teller sitting in guard here, content to control.
Teller chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niko Vetrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Martin Teller's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Teller blocks a leg kick.
Teller shoots in but Vetrov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice sprawl there from Vetrov as Teller shoots in.
Vetrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teller.

Vetrov forces Teller back against the cage and clinches.
Teller jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vetrov walks away with a smile on his face. Teller gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Teller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vetrov scores with a three punch combo!

Vetrov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Teller, pushing him back against the cage.
Teller wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vetrov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Teller.
Teller is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teller fails to pull guard.
Teller tries for a takedown but Vetrov manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Vetrov manages to break the clinch.
Vetrov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Teller rather than just go for the knockout.
Vetrov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vetrov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vetrov connects with a right hand. Teller shakes it off.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vetrov!
Teller wants to clinch up but Vetrov keeps it at a distance.
Teller misses with a looping left.
Jab by Vetrov.

Vetrov has managed to clinch.
Vetrov stops a takedown attempt from Teller.

Vetrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vetrov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teller tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vetrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vetrov, as that shot connected.
Teller closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vetrov circles away.

Vetrov has managed to clinch.
Teller can't get the takedown.

Teller turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Teller postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Vetrov wants to get back to his feet.
Teller is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Vetrov's shoulder. That is not cool.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teller misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Teller working the ground and pound from side control.
Vetrov trying to remain calm as Teller controls from the top position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Teller checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Teller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Teller gets a clinch.
Teller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vetrov gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Vetrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vetrov connects with the punch.
Vetrov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Teller feinted with a counter takedown.
Teller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vetrov.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vetrov, as that shot connected.
Vetrov misses with a two punch combination.
Teller tries to counter with a takedown but Vetrov is quick to defend against it.
Teller dodges the punch combination from Vetrov.
Teller tries to clinch there but Vetrov circles away.
Vetrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teller.
Teller moves out of range of the body kick.
Teller attempts a counter takedown but Vetrov avoids it well and moves away.
Vetrov throws a head kick but Teller moves out of range.
Teller drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vetrov sprawls and moves away.
Teller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vetrov.
Martin Teller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Niko Vetrov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vetrov avoids the body shot from Teller.

And that's the end of the fight!
Niko Vetrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vetrov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niko Vetrov!