PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Veljko Bakocevic (ranked 2083 p4p, 4188 weight class) and Zackmarius Tacktheritrix (ranked 219 p4p, 377 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bakocevic
vs
Tacktheritrix

177 cm
25
154
5 - 9 - 0

168 cm
23
145
6 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

PWNAGE

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Veljko Bakocevic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Zackmarius Tacktheritrix!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tacktheritrix scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bakocevic in his tracks.
We've been hearing reports that Bakocevic has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tacktheritrix misses with a hook.
Tacktheritrix throws a jab but it's blocked by Bakocevic.
Bakocevic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tacktheritrix as he avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Tacktheritrix on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bakocevic.
Tacktheritrix scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bakocevic in his tracks.
Bakocevic fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Veljko Bakocevic. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bakocevic manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tacktheritrix on his heels. He'll look to pass Tacktheritrix's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tacktheritrix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bakocevic is one step ahead there.

Tacktheritrix has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bakocevic is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tacktheritrix.
Tacktheritrix can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tacktheritrix tries to bench press Bakocevic off him but Bakocevic keeps the position.
Bakocevic works to advance to full mount. Tacktheritrix defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Bakocevic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bakocevic avoids the attempt from Tacktheritrix to control.
Bakocevic connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bakocevic controlling the position easily from mount.
Tacktheritrix controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakocevic avoids the attempt from Tacktheritrix to control.
Tacktheritrix is looking to get to half guard.
Bakocevic content just to control the position here.
Bakocevic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tacktheritrix is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakocevic lands a nice shot to the head.
Bakocevic looking to control but Tacktheritrix is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tacktheritrix keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bakocevic controlling from the full mount.
Tacktheritrix is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tacktheritrix sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tacktheritrix really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bakocevic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tacktheritrix is trying to stand back up but Bakocevic is controlling him
Tacktheritrix is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakocevic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bakocevic wants to take a breather but Tacktheritrix is having none of it.
Bakocevic prevents Tacktheritrix from improving his position.
Tacktheritrix wants to control but Bakocevic is keeping busy.
Tacktheritrix is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Tacktheritrix looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Bakocevic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tacktheritrix sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Good exchange - Tacktheritrix coming out on top.
Tacktheritrix looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tacktheritrix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bakocevic half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tacktheritrix lands with a good body shot.
Bakocevic fails with a takedown attempt.

Bakocevic manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tacktheritrix on his heels. He'll look to pass Tacktheritrix's guard now, I'm sure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tacktheritrix is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bakocevic defends well.
Bakocevic advances position into side control!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tacktheritrix can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tacktheritrix is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Tacktheritrix's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tacktheritrix is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bakocevic is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Tacktheritrix is squirming around, avoiding Bakocevic's attempts to control the action.
Veljko Bakocevic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bakocevic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bakocevic lands a big shot there that rocks Tacktheritrix but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tacktheritrix is working to get back to half guard.
Bakocevic working the ground and pound effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tacktheritrix tries to improve his position but Bakocevic has taken his back! Bakocevic has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Tacktheritrix tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Bakocevic pushes Tacktheritrix away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Veljko Bakocevic!