PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Thastrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dositej Redzic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redzic is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Metallica - The Day That Never Comes . Dositej Redzic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Thastrom
vs
Redzic

180 cm
23
180 lbs
5 - 4 - 1

184 cm
19
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

ALL-STAR Nutrition (140 Recovery, $ 30)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Thastrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Dositej Redzic!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thastrom defending well as Redzic loads up on a big left hand.
Redzic scores with a nice strike.
Thastrom looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Redzic throws a shot from downtown. Thastrom moves away and avoids it.
Redzic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Redzic moves away from the strike by Thastrom.
Thastrom throws a lazy right hand but Redzic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Redzic misses with a series of wild punches.
Redzic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thastrom tries for a takedown but Redzic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thastrom throws a series of punches but Redzic avoids them all with ease.
Redzic throws a looping overhand right but Thastrom ducks down to avoid it.
Redzic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thastrom fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Thastrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thastrom throws a combination that misses
and Redzic counters with a nice uppercut.
Dositej Redzic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thastrom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redzic.
Redzic throws an overhand right that lands on Thastrom's shoulder, as Thastrom tries to avoid the shot.
Thastrom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Redzic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thastrom in his tracks.
Redzic's corner calls for a 1-2. Redzic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Redzic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Redzic misses with a looping left.
Thastrom changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Redzic tries to avoid it but Thastrom manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Redzic to the ground. Redzic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fighters circling - Redzic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thastrom moves away from the strike by Redzic.
Dositej Redzic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thastrom throws a left and a right that both miss
and Redzic counters with a stiff right hand.

Redzic gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redzic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Redzic tries a body shot but Thastrom blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Redzic.

Redzic breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Thastrom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Redzic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thastrom throws a jab but it's blocked by Redzic.
A big left from Redzic misses.
Thastrom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Redzic circles away quickly and effectively.
Redzic might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Redzic slips a jab and a cross from Thastrom.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Redzic.
Thastrom is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thastrom looks to land a combination but Redzic avoids it well.
Thastrom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thastrom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thastrom ducks under a wild hook from Redzic.
Thastrom throws a series of punches but Redzic avoids them all with ease.
Decent striking displayed by Redzic there.
Nice takedown defense from Redzic. No joy for Thastrom on that attempt.
Redzic clobbers Thastrom with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thastrom dodges the punch combination from Redzic.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Redzic.
Thastrom falls off balance throwing a combination
and Redzic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Redzic closes the distance and clinches.
Redzic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thastrom swings wildly with an uppercut but Redzic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redzic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thastrom backwards.
Nice body punch from Redzic.
Thastrom prevents a body shot from Redzic.
Nice body punch from Redzic - that landed with a thud.
Redzic lands a shot to the body.
Redzic tries to pull guard but Thastrom holds him up against the cage and eventually Redzic drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dositej Redzic dominated that round.
That's time! Thastrom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Thastrom shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Redzic as he jumps to the side.
Redzic's corner calls for a 1-2. Redzic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Redzic!
Thastrom takes one on the button.
Thastrom misses with a jab to the body
and Redzic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A left and a right from Redzic both land. Nice combination.
Thastrom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Redzic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thastrom's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redzic lands with a cross.
Redzic throws a hook but Thastrom blocks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Redzic dodges the punch combination from Thastrom.
Redzic throws a right hand that Thastrom ducks under and follows up with a left that Thastrom also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redzic scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Redzic throws a head kick but Thastrom moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Redzic!
Redzic connects with a crisp jab.
Thastrom staying out of range there.
Nice shot by Redzic.
Redzic throws a series of punches but Thastrom avoids them all with ease.

Redzic gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Thastrom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dositej Redzic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Redzic lands a head shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Redzic as he connects with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thastrom falls off balance throwing a combination
and Redzic counters with a one-two to the body.

Redzic drives through and clinches with Thastrom against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redzic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thastrom just stands there and leans against the cage.
Redzic pushes Thastrom back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Redzic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thastrom can't break the clinch.
Redzic digs a right hand underneath Thastrom's ribcage. Thastrom let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Redzic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Redzic as the two fighters clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redzic pushes Thastrom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Redzic presses Thastrom against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Redzic tries to throw a body punch but Thastrom avoids it by throwing Redzic back against the cage.
Thastrom is trying to break free.
Thastrom is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redzic.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Redzic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A hook to the body from Redzic.
Thastrom wants to break free but Redzic has control.
Redzic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Redzic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The is referee keeping an eye on Redzic - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Redzic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thastrom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redzic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thastroms head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dositej Redzic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A jab lands there for Redzic.
Redzic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Redzic stuffs the takedown.
Thastrom has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thastrom there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thastrom on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice defenses there by Thastrom.
Redzic scores with a jab to the body.
Redzic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thastrom misses with a hook.
Thastrom keeps the fight on the outside.
Redzic tries to clinch there but Thastrom circles away.
Thastrom misses the shot to the body.
Thastrom takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Redzic scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Thastrom looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thastrom shoots in but no luck this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redzic lands with a right hand.
Mike Thastrom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Redzic closes the distance and clinches.
Thastrom wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Redzic controlling the action here for a moment.

Redzic breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Thastrom.
Redzic clobbers Thastrom with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redzic scores with a jab.
Redzic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Thastrom with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Redzic to score with a decent uppercut.
Redzic with a hook.
Thastrom misses with a wild body shot.
Redzic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thastrom misses with a hook. Redzic ducked under it nicely.
Redzic throws a looping overhand right but Thastrom ducks down to avoid it.
Redzic scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Thastrom swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Redzic counters with a left and a right that stings Thastrom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redzic tests Thastrom's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Thastrom is rocked!
Redzic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Redzic!
Redzic catches Thastrom with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Redzic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Redzic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thastrom's head.
Thastrom throws a body punch but Redzic moves out of range.
Redzic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Thastrom. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Redzic connects with a crisp jab.
Oh Thastrom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good exchange - Redzic coming out on top.
Thastrom shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thastrom ducks under a wild hook from Redzic.
Thastrom seems to have got his legs back now.
Redzic throws a right and a left that Thastrom avoids nicely.
Thastrom takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thastrom walks into a jab.
Mike Thastrom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redzic lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redzic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Redzic lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A jab-cross combination lands for Redzic and sends Thastrom crashing to the mat! Redzic follows him down to the mat - Thastrom regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Redzic has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Redzic landing shots from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Redzic controlling from the full mount.
Dositej Redzic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dositej Redzic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Redzic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Dositej Redzic!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Dositej Redzic!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Dositej Redzic!

Dositej Redzic wins by unanimous decision!