PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vladica Simonovic (ranked 4763 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tesla MuaDDib (ranked 4622 p4p, 0 weight class). MuaDDib has chosen Dao bih ovo malo zivota da se pobijem sa tobom as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Simonovic
vs
MuaDDib

185 cm
19
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladica Simonovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tesla MuaDDib!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from MuaDDib enables Simonovic to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. MuaDDib manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

MuaDDib is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Simonovic defends well.
MuaDDib tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simonovic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
MuaDDib thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
MuaDDib pulls Simonovic in close to prevent any damage.

MuaDDib is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
MuaDDib looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simonovic trying to control the position from guard on top but MuaDDib is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MuaDDib utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simonovic wants to pass the guard but MuaDDib is keeping the position.
MuaDDib tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MuaDDib is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Simonovic trying to control but MuaDDib is working from the bottom.
Simonovic throws an elbow that misses. MuaDDib uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Simonovic's guard. Nice move by MuaDDib!

MuaDDib is in close to Simonovic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
MuaDDib looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MuaDDib won't allow Simonovic to sweep him here.
MuaDDib postures up and lands a big shot to Simonovic's brow.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Simonovic looking to control.
MuaDDib wants to pass the guard but Simonovic is keeping the position.
MuaDDib not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
MuaDDib lands a couple of digs.
MuaDDib wanted to stand there but Simonovic had control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MuaDDib lands a couple of digs.
MuaDDib scoring with some ground and pound.
MuaDDib landing some decent shots from guard.
MuaDDib postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
MuaDDib chips away with some ground and pound.
MuaDDib not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
MuaDDib has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
MuaDDib cracks Simonovic with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MuaDDib cracks Simonovic with a solid left hand.
MuaDDib keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Simonovic's head.
Simonovic striking off his back but it's not causing MuaDDib any problems.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MuaDDib with a nice head shot there.
MuaDDib slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Simonovic is not content to let MuaDDib control the position.
Simonovic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MuaDDib creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

MuaDDib working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tesla MuaDDib dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

MuaDDib gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
MuaDDib lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Simonovic wants to control from the top but MuaDDib keeps moving.
MuaDDib is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MuaDDib is looking to take a break and control but Simonovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

MuaDDib is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tesla MuaDDib has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MuaDDib takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Simonovic has hold of MuaDDib's hands but MuaDDib slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
MuaDDib prevents Simonovic from standing back up.
MuaDDib is pressing down on Simonovic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simonovic is holding on for now.
MuaDDib landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
MuaDDib scoring with strikes to the body and head.
MuaDDib trying to control the action but Simonovic is working from the bottom.
Simonovic is looking to improve his position.
MuaDDib is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MuaDDib trying to control the pace.
Simonovic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. MuaDDib lands a nice short elbow.
MuaDDib is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Simonovic wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simonovic is trying to stand back up but MuaDDib is controlling him
MuaDDib looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
MuaDDib scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Simonovic taking some punishment here, with MuaDDib in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MuaDDib has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Simonovic taking shots to the head.

Simonovic is rocked!
Simonovic is in a horrible position here. MuaDDib smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Oh Simonovic is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
MuaDDib landing strikes, looking to finish!
MuaDDib controlling from mount.
Simonovic seems to have got his legs back now.
MuaDDib with a couple of short strikes.
MuaDDib controlling from mount.
MuaDDib working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MuaDDib looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

MuaDDib has hold of Simonovic's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Simonovic manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simonovic taking shots to the head.
MuaDDib unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Simonovic wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! MuaDDib celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tesla MuaDDib!
An out of breath Tesla MuaDDib thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.