PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pavlo Bilous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dyllz Tahere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bilous
vs
Tahere

171 cm
22
167 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

174 cm
23
160 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Good kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pavlo Bilous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dyllz Tahere!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bilous slips a jab from Tahere.
Bilous throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tahere.
Tahere keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tahere lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tahere misses with a kick to the body.
Tahere wants to land a leg kick but Bilous is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tahere.
Tahere steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bilous.
Tahere throws a head kick that misses.
Bilous misses with a low kick.
Tahere connects with an inside leg kick.
Bilous throws a leg kick
and Tahere counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tahere staying out of range there.
Bilous misses with a two punch combination.
Tahere tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bilous definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bilous doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tahere counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tahere lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bilous's sensitive parts.
Bilous rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tahere counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bilous changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tahere tries to avoid it but Bilous manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tahere to the ground. Tahere escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bilous. That's going to slow Tahere down.
Tahere connects with a crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Bilous 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bilous misses with a takedown attempt
and Tahere counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavlo Bilous. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick lands from Tahere.
Dyllz Tahere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tahere.
Tahere stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bilous.
Bilous shoots for a double leg takedown but Tahere sprawls well. He's pushed Bilous's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tahere has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bilous takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bilous throws a leg kick but Tahere sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tahere works the jab nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tahere.
Tahere throws a big shot that misses.
Tahere checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tahere connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tahere throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bilous takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tahere connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bilous's hands.
Tahere scores with a nice head shot.
Tahere swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Tahere finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tahere lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bilous has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bilous and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bilous.
Tahere fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bilous avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bilous appears to be looking for a big counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bilous on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tahere lands with a straight right. Bilous didn't see that one coming.

Bilous closes the distance and clinches.
Bilous is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tahere wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tahere tries a body shot but Bilous blocks it.

Bilous pulls guard.
Bilous lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Bilous tries to free his leg and advance position but Tahere is retaining full guard.
Bilous is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bilous lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bilous missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bilous trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bilous missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tahere keeping moving, preventing Bilous from controlling successfully.
Tahere utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bilous missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bilous working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bilous accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bilous pushes down on Tahere's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bilous lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Bilous is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tahere has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dyllz Tahere dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tahere scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bilous misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tahere dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bilous throws a hook but Tahere blocks it.
A low kick from Tahere misses

and Bilous counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tahere won't be happy with that.
Bilous throws a strike aimed at the side of Tahere's head but Tahere avoids it well.
Bilous has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tahere defending against the ground and pound.
Bilous tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bilous landing a few strikes.
Tahere is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bilous has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bilous creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tahere sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Tahere really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bilous. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bilous sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tahere is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tahere defending against the ground and pound.

Bilous tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bilous lands some shots froms side control.
Bilous looks up at the clock and then as Tahere takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bilous smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Tahere dodges the ground and pound from Bilous.
Bilous prevents Tahere from escaping the position.
Tahere is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bilous is looking to take a break and control but Tahere is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bilous in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tahere taking a bit of punishment here - Bilous scoring with strikes.
Bilous throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bilous landing a few strikes.
Tahere managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bilous.
Bilous is working Tahere over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tahere dodges the ground and pound from Bilous.
The ground and pound from Bilous seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bilous throws a strike aimed at the side of Tahere's head but Tahere avoids it well.
The ground and pound from Bilous seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bilous is looking to take a break and control but Tahere is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tahere can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tahere managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bilous.
Tahere is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bilous connects with a decent elbow.
Bilous cracks Tahere with an elbow. That is naaassty.

Bilous working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tahere takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bilous postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tahere tries to escape but Bilous is in control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tahere dodges the ground and pound from Bilous.
Bilous looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tahere is avoiding damage well.
Tahere managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bilous.
Bilous wants to control but Tahere is keeping him busy.
Bilous working the ground and pound but Tahere is defending the strikes.

Bilous is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tahere knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bilous trying to control the position but Tahere is working away.
Tahere is letting Bilous control him for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pavlo Bilous dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Tahere comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bilous tried to score with a low kick but Tahere checks it.
Bilous throws a leg kick
and Tahere counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bilous pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Bilous drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bilous postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bilous is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bilous stays in close to Tahere's body and controls the position.
Bilous pushing down on Tahere's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bilous not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bilous thows a huge punch but Tahere dodges it nicely.
Tahere keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bilous is trying to control the action in half guard but Tahere is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bilous landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bilous wants to free his trapped foot but Tahere is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nice strikes from Bilous there.
Bilous thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bilous seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bilous thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tahere takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bilous throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tahere avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bilous.
Bilous lands with a punch from half guard.

Bilous is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tahere doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bilous.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bilous working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bilous scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bilous thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tahere's head.
Bilous has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tahere is bucking up trying to escape but Bilous cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tahere in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Tahere is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bilous lands a heavy elbow.
Tahere is still in real trouble! Can Bilous finish him?

Tahere defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bilous.
Tahere blocking the ground and pound.
Bilous unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Tahere wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Bilous celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pavlo Bilous!
Pavlo Bilous decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.