PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dalibor Stefanovic (ranked 4687 p4p, 4688 weight class) and Luciano Dottore (ranked 520 p4p, 519 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Stefanovic
vs
Dottore

203 cm
25
217
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
220
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dalibor Stefanovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luciano Dottore!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dottore closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stefanovic quickly recovers to half guard.
Stefanovic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Dottore is looking for a kimura here.

Dottore seems to be looking for submissions.
Stefanovic is trying to stand back up but Dottore is controlling him

Dottore is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Dottore is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stefanovic sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dottore wants to pass the guard but Stefanovic is defending well.
Stefanovic is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dottore throwing shots but Stefanovic is blocking nicely.
Stefanovic tries to kick Dottore off but Dottore keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Dottore is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stefanovic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dottore.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stefanovic is trying to stand up here but Dottore is controlling him well.

Dottore is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Stefanovic as he works his way to full guard.
Dottore advances position into side control!
Stefanovic takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Dottore swings around for an armbar but Stefanovic sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dottore's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stefanovic wants to get up but he can't break Dottore's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dottore will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Stefanovic is looking to stand up but Dottore won't let him.
Dottore throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

Stefanovic stands and steps away. Dottore gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Stefanovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Stefanovic is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dottore can't fight it off and eventually Stefanovic manages to take the fight to the floor. Dottore looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dottore throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stefanovic has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dottore is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefanovic stands up out of Dottore's guard for a moment - Dottore manages to land a nice upkick.
Dottore throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Stefanovic wanted to stand there but Dottore had control of the position.
Dottore trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Dottore trying to strike off his back.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Stefanovic pushes Dottore up against the cage in a clinch.
Dottore wants a takedown.
Stefanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.

Stefanovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dottore darts in looking for a takedown but Stefanovic gets double underhooks and turns Dottore into the cage.

Dottore scores with a takedown into Stefanovic's guard.
Stefanovic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dottore loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dottore is looking to work some ground and pound but Stefanovic has wrist control.
Dottore throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stefanovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Dottore drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stefanovic looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stefanovic looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stefanovic!

Stefanovic tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Dottore manages to get back to half guard.
Stefanovic tries to stand and escape but Dottore is controlling the position.
Dottore tries to get to full guard but Stefanovic has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Stefanovic gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Stefanovic moves into range and clinches up with Dottore.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dalibor Stefanovic will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Some wild striking there from Stefanovic.
Dottore fails to land the takedown.

Stefanovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Dottore has clasped his hands together around Stefanovic's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Stefanovic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stefanovic tries to get out of the position.

Dottore is trying to get an arm triangle but Stefanovic is defending well.

Dottore goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Stefanovic rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dottore's guard! Nice work there by Stefanovic!
Stefanovic wants to stand but Dottore is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dottore throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dottore trying to strike off his back.
Dottore looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stefanovic wanted to stand there but Dottore had control of the position.
Stefanovic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stefanovic trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Dottore is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Stefanovic tries to kick Dottore off but Dottore keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dottore 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dottore looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dottore stops Stefanovic from getting back to his feet.

Dottore is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stefanovic sees it coming and defends easily.
Dottore lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Stefanovic is rocked!
Stefanovic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dottore.
Dottore prevents Stefanovic from standing back up.
Dottore missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Stefanovic makes his way to full guard, as Dottore worked for a kimura.

Dottore postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stefanovic is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dottore, into his guard.

Stefanovic has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dottore is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dottore throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Stefanovic wants to stand and escape but instead Dottore has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Dottore slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Dottore wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stefanovic, who protects the arm well.
Stefanovic pushes Dottore away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dottore gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Dottore has hold of Stefanovic's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Stefanovic seems comfortable defending it but Dottore has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Stefanovic is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Stefanovic is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Dottore couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luciano Dottore!
Luciano Dottore was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.