PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tadija Tadic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Uvol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tadic
vs
Uvol

183 cm
20
260 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

187 cm
23
265 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tadija Tadic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Uvol!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tadic dives in and scores a takedown into Uvol's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Tadic is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Uvol is pulling down on Tadic's head. It's preventing any offense from Tadic, at least for the moment.
Tadic passes Uvol's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Uvol moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Uvol keeping full guard, as Tadic tries to pass.
Tadic stopping the sweep attempt from Uvol.
Uvol told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tadic stops Uvol from standing up.
Tadic tries to free his leg and advance position but Uvol is retaining full guard.

Tadic drops back looking for a leg! Uvol is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Uvol manages to kick Tadic off! Tadic jumps back into Uvol's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uvol has control of Tadic's left arm, preventing Tadic from doing any damage.

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

Tadic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tadic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Uvol controls the pace.
Uvol trying to control the position from guard on top but Tadic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tadic seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

Tadic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Uvol can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tadic is on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Tadic drops back, looking for a kneebar! Uvol looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Uvol looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Uvol!
Tadic is trying to get back to half guard.
Uvol is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tadic's shoulder. That is not cool.
Tadic prevents Uvol from improving position.
Uvol scores with punches from side control.
Tadic tries to improve position but can't.
Tadic manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tadic tries to roll over but Uvol keeps him under control.
Tadic regains full guard. Nicely done.

Tadic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Uvol gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Tadic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Uvol defends it easily.

Tadic is looking for a triangle but Uvol pushes his legs off easily.

Tadic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Uvol defends it easily.
Uvol is working Tadic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Tadic looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Uvol has picked Tadic up and slammed him! Tadic can't keep hold of the triangle and Uvol manages to pass to side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uvol landing strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uvol in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Uvol wants to control but Tadic is keeping him busy.
Tadic is looking for a sweep.
Uvol in side control, throwing shots but Tadic defends.
Tadic is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Uvol off and has taken his back!
Uvol is really stuck here.

Uvol defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Tadic is looking for a choke. Uvol gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Uvol manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Tadic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Uvol is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tadija Tadic dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Tadic darts in looking for a takedown but Uvol gets double underhooks and turns Tadic into the cage.

Uvol has clasped his hands together around Tadic's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Tadic is trying to get back to half guard.
Tadic is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Uvol off and has taken his back!
Uvol is really stuck here.
Tadic avoiding Uvol 's attempts to control his hands.

Tadic working for a choke but Uvol is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Tadic is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Uvol won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Tadic off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tadija Tadic!
During a confident post fight interview, Tadija Tadic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Paul Uvol spoke after the fight, saying 'All I can do at this point is go back to the gym & fix the holes in my game & come back stronger next time. Im here to entertain'.