PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubu KisyaPisya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tadija Tadic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

KisyaPisya
vs
Tadic

225 cm
26
270 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

183 cm
22
260 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bubu KisyaPisya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tadija Tadic!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
KisyaPisya misses with a wild body shot.
Nice takedown defense from KisyaPisya. No joy for Tadic on that attempt.
Tadic shoots in looking for a takedown but KisyaPisya manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tadic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tadic goes for a double leg but KisyaPisya avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as KisyaPisya continues to drive forward.
Bubu KisyaPisya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tadija Tadic.
Tadic is looking to take this one to the mat.

Tadic has clasped his hands together around KisyaPisya's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Tadic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
KisyaPisya wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tadic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's one minute gone in the round.
KisyaPisya pushes Tadic away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tadic gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
KisyaPisya really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Tadic is trying to get an arm triangle but KisyaPisya is defending well.

Tadic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Tadic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. KisyaPisya knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
KisyaPisya wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Tadic goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, KisyaPisya has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tadic but great work by KisyaPisya.
KisyaPisya wants to stand but Tadic is controlling his arm.
Tadic tries to bench press KisyaPisya off him but KisyaPisya keeps the position.
Tadic manages to get back to half guard.
Tadic is staying active underneath KisyaPisya, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
KisyaPisya prevents Tadic from improving his position.
Tadic wants to get back to full guard but KisyaPisya has passed into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tadic is looking for a sweep.
KisyaPisya is looking to take a break and control but Tadic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tadic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but KisyaPisya wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tadic sneaks back into half guard.

Tadic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but KisyaPisya pulls his head out easily.
KisyaPisya working over Tadic with some ground and pound. Tadic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
KisyaPisya trying to control the action but Tadic is working from the bottom.
KisyaPisya is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tadic is looking to get back to full guard here but KisyaPisya has managed to pass to side control instead.
Tadic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tadic regains half guard.

Tadic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but KisyaPisya pulls his head out easily.
Tadic is trying to get back to full guard.
KisyaPisya wants to stand up but Tadic has a hold of him and won't allow it.
We've been hearing good reports from KisyaPisya's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
KisyaPisya wants to control but Tadic is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
KisyaPisya seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Tadic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tadic is looking to get back to full guard here but KisyaPisya has managed to pass to side control instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tadija Tadic will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

KisyaPisya leaves Tadic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
KisyaPisya misses with the combination.
Nice sprawl there from KisyaPisya as Tadic shoots in.
Tadic misses with a takedown attempt
and KisyaPisya counters with a two punch combo.
Bubu KisyaPisya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tadija Tadic.
Tadic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tadic shoots in for a takedown but KisyaPisya shows good takedown defense.
Tadic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tadic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but KisyaPisya swivels and escapes.
Tadic wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KisyaPisya misses the jab.
KisyaPisya misses with a wild combination.
KisyaPisya throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tadic clinches up against the cage.

Tadic turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tadic manages to end up in side control.
KisyaPisya is pushing Tadic's head away, looking to escape. Tadic manages to hold on to the position though.

Tadic is trying to get an arm triangle but KisyaPisya is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tadic prevents KisyaPisya from escaping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tadic manages to get back to half guard.
KisyaPisya prevents Tadic from improving his position.

Tadic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but KisyaPisya pulls his head out easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
KisyaPisya trying to control the action but Tadic is working from the bottom.
Tadija Tadic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tadic tries to roll over but KisyaPisya keeps him under control.
Tadic trying to get back to full guard but KisyaPisya takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Tadic is looking to improve his position but KisyaPisya isn't that keen on the idea.
Tadic is still trying to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
KisyaPisya tries to control but Tadic wriggling away.
Tadic gets back to half guard.
KisyaPisya is trying to control. Tadic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Tadic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
KisyaPisya seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tadic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tadic wants to improve his position but KisyaPisya is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Tadic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
KisyaPisya wants to take a breather but Tadic is having none of it.
KisyaPisya is pressing down on Tadic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tadic is holding on for now.
Tadic is trying to get back to full guard.
KisyaPisya will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Tadic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
KisyaPisya wants to stand but Tadic has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubu KisyaPisya dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

KisyaPisya throws a body shot but no joy.
KisyaPisya swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
KisyaPisya throws a body shot but no joy.
KisyaPisya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
KisyaPisya misses with a looping left.
KisyaPisya misses with a few strikes there.
Tadic misses with a body shot.
Tadic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? KisyaPisya is fending him off so far but Tadic persists. Nope, KisyaPisya circles away and we're back to standing.
Bubu KisyaPisya is winning the standup battle so far.
Tadic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Tadic feints and as KisyaPisya raises his hands in defense, Tadic changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KisyaPisya wants to stand up but Tadic is controlling him.
Tadic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. KisyaPisya swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

KisyaPisya wants to control from the top but Tadic keeps moving.
KisyaPisya preventing the sweep.
KisyaPisya wanted to stand there but Tadic had control of the position.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tadic keeping moving, preventing KisyaPisya from controlling successfully.

Tadic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Tadic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tadic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Tadic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. KisyaPisya doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. KisyaPisya manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
KisyaPisya wants to get up but he can't break Tadic's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tadic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

KisyaPisya pushes Tadic off looking to stand but Tadic dives back in and keeps control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tadic looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
KisyaPisya wants to get back to his feet.

Tadic wants to work for an arm triangle but KisyaPisya is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Tadic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and KisyaPisya defends it well.
Tadic passes the guard and advances to mount!

Tadic working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. KisyaPisya turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Tadic off and cradles KisyaPisya's limp body as Tadic celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Tadija Tadic!
Tadija Tadic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.