PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Old Leg Tartakov (ranked 1888 p4p, 1081 weight class) and Erwin Schrodinger (ranked 103 p4p, 65 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Tartakov
vs
Schrodinger

200 cm
32
266
18 - 9 - 0

198 cm
32
294
15 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
Very quick

Decent wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Groove Gear
Silverback Sweatshop

Brooklyn Apothecary

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Old Leg Tartakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erwin Schrodinger!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schrodinger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tartakov.
Schrodinger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tartakov can pounce on him.
Schrodinger throws the left hand but Tartakov avoids the punch easily.
Schrodinger throws a jab when Tartakov was well out of range.
Schrodinger with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tartakov to score with a decent uppercut.
Schrodinger moves in looking to clinch but Tartakov pushes him off.
Schrodinger loads up on a big right hand but Tartakov slips the punch.
We've been informed that Schrodinger has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Schrodinger looks to land a combination but Tartakov avoids it well.

Tartakov gets a double leg takedown into Schrodinger's guard.

Schrodinger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Schrodinger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tartakov.
Tartakov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tartakov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tartakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Schrodinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tartakov is in close to Schrodinger's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tartakov forces his way into half guard.
Tartakov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tartakov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Schrodinger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tartakov.
Schrodinger wants to improve his position but Tartakov is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tartakov connects with a nice short shot to Schrodinger's temple.
Schrodinger is trying to maintain the position but Tartakov is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tartakov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tartakov 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.

It looks like Erwin Schrodinger has been cut.
Tartakov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tartakov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tartakov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tartakov wants to pass the guard but Schrodinger is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Schrodinger tries to get to full guard but Tartakov has control of the leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Schrodinger can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tartakov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schrodinger is trying desperately to improve position.
Tartakov lands a big elbow.

That has opened up Erwin Schrodinger's cut even more.
Tartakov lands a couple of good shots and Schrodinger has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

Erwin Schrodinger's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Erwin Schrodinger's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Old Leg Tartakov!
An out of breath Old Leg Tartakov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.