PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Poppa Ping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Tatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tatov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Superunknown. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Ping
vs
Tatov

191 cm
19
272 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

201 cm
19
297 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Poppa Ping!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Igor Tatov!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ping throws a shot from downtown. Tatov moves away and avoids it.
A combination from Ping does no damage.
Ping throws a hook but Tatov blocks it.
Ping fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tatov manages to avoid it.
Ping throws a shot from downtown. Tatov moves away and avoids it.
Ping throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tatov.
Ping throws a body punch but Tatov moves out of range.

Tatov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ping is trying to defend but Tatov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ping blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tatov.
Tatov trying to control the action but Ping is working from the bottom.
Tatov is looking to advance position but Ping won't allow it.
Tatov is just content to waste time from the top position. Ping takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatov trying to control but Ping is working from the bottom.
Ping wants to stand up but Tatov is controlling him.
Tatov postures up in Ping's guard and throws a big left but Ping blocks it.
Tatov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ping is retaining full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Tatov closes the distance and clinches.
Ping has had enough of the clinch but Tatov keeps him there for the moment.

Tatov is trying to trip Ping. He has hold of a leg but Ping is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Tatov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Tatov thows a big elbow that misses.
Tatov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ping avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Tatov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ping looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ping looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ping!
Ping misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Tatov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tatov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tatov is looking for a sweep. Ping is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ping not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ping is nestled in close to Tatov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ping missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ping not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tatov manages to get to full guard.
Ping has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ping wants to stand and escape but instead Tatov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ping is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ping wants to stand up but Tatov is controlling him.
Tatov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ping swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tatov trying to move into half guard but instead Ping has managed to sweep!
Ping throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tatov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

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

Tatov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Tatov has his foot on Ping's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ping works his way back into a safe position though.
Ping is working Tatov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ping throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ping trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Tatov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ping throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ping would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Tatov has his foot on Ping's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ping works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tatov looks gassed!
Ping cracks Tatov with a solid left hand.
Tatov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ping scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ping throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Poppa Ping will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ping's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ping swinging wilding here.
Ping takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ping throws a body punch but Tatov moves out of range.
Tatov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ping.
A swing and a miss from Ping.
Ping misses with a few strikes there.
Ping throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tatov connects with the punch.
Ping missing with a left hand there. Tatov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Tatov closes the distance and pushes Ping back into the cage.
Tatov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tatov digs a right hand into Ping's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ping's gas tank.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tatov.
A short body shot lands from Tatov as the two fighters clinch.
Tatov wants a takedown but no success here.
Tatov working Ping over with knees to the body.
Tatov misses with a knee strike.
Tatov lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatov is working for takedown but Ping is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tatov has Ping pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ping manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Poppa Ping has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Tatov.

Tatov has picked Ping up - he's going for a ride! Tatov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Tatov working over Ping with some ground and pound. Ping looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tatov moves nicely into side control.
Tatov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Tatov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ping is not content to let Tatov control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatov is trying to move to mount but Ping reverses beautifully and ends up in Tatov's guard.

Ping got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tatov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ping has managed to get both his arms back between Tatov's legs - danger averted.
Ping keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tatov's head.
Ping connects with a couple of short punches.
Ping is looking to work some ground and pound but Tatov has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ping throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tatov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ping throws a big right hand that misses.
Tatov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Tatov has his foot on Ping's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ping works his way back into a safe position though.

Tatov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ping defends it easily.
Tatov looking for a sweep. Not yet Tatov, not yet.
Ping pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tatov is keeping the position for now.

Ping decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tatov, up you get!
Ping misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tatov.
Tatov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ping misses with the combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Ping checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Poppa Ping is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ping comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Ping misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tatov.
Ping throws a body punch but Tatov moves out of range.
Tatov ducks under a wild hook from Ping.
Tatov slips a straight right by Ping.
Tatov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ping sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tatov somewhat.
Tatov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ping connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ping fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tatov manages to avoid it.
Tatov waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Ping.
Tatov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ping works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ping throws a nice looking combination but Tatov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ping lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tatov circles away quickly and effectively.
Tatov tries to clinch there but Ping circles away.
Tatov doesn't manage to clinch there - Ping circles away.
Ping misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Tatov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ping misses with the combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ping, as that shot connected.
Tatov wants to clinch.
Ping looks to land a left hand but Tatov moved out of range nicely.
Ping throws a big shot that misses.
Ping misses with an uppercut.

Tatov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tatov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tatov is working Ping over against the cage.
Tatov lands a left hand.
Ping takes an elbow to the temple.
Tatov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Tatov.
Tatov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tatov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tatov obliges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ping prevents the takedown attempt.
Ping gets underhooks to prevent Tatov's takedown attempt.
Ping's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tatov lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Tatov.
Tatov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ping fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Poppa Ping has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Tatov.

Tatov moves into range and clinches up with Ping.
Tatov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tatov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ping blocks it with crossed arms.
Ping is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tatov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Ping escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
An inside leg kick lands from Tatov.
Ping ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tatov moves away.
Ping misses the shot to the body.
Poppa Ping is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatov stalks Ping and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ping's face. Ping staggers backwards, shaken.
Tatov's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Tatov duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ping misses with a two punch combination.
Tatov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tatov fails to land the takedown.
Ping ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tatov moves away.
Ping keeps the fight on the outside.
Ping throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tatov.

Tatov moves into the clinch successfully.
Stalling in the clinch from Tatov.
Tatov can't get the takedown.
Ping is trying to break the clinch but Tatov is controlling him.
Ping wants to get back to striking at distance but Tatov won't allow it.
Ping tries to throw a body punch but Tatov avoids it by throwing Ping back against the cage.
Tatov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tatov misses with a knee to the head.
Tatov has a couple of punches blocked by Ping.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ping stops a takedown attempt from Tatov.

Ping breaks the clinch.
Ping works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ping throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tatov on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Tatov.
Ping throws a jab when Tatov was well out of range.
Ping connects with a body shot.
Ping connects with a single shot there.
Ping throws a combination that misses

and Tatov moves into the clinch.
Ping gets underhooks to prevent Tatov's takedown attempt.
Tatov misses with a knee strike.
Tatov goes for a takedown attempt but Ping pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ping throws a right hand that Tatov ducks under and follows up with a left that Tatov also avoids with ease.
Poppa Ping is winning the standup battle so far.
Ping throws a right and a left that Tatov avoids nicely.
Tatov thumps Ping with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatov wants to clinch
and Ping counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tatov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ping doesn't seem bothered though.
Tatov is looking to clinch but Ping is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Ping misses.
Tatov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Tatov clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ping is pressed up against the cage. Tatov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ping down to the mat. Ping avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tatov fails with a takedown attempt.
Ping throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tatov slips under a jab from Ping.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Tatov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tatov stops Ping from standing up.
Ping looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Tatov really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Tatov lands a glancing blow to the side of Ping's head.
Tatov walks into a jab.
Tatov digs a good body shot into Ping's ribs.
Tatov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ping doesn't seem bothered though.
Ping throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tatov.

Tatov gets a clinch.
Tatov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ping wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ping gets underhooks to prevent Tatov's takedown attempt.
Tatov tries for a takedown but Ping manages to get underhooks.
Tatov lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tatov.
Ping tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tatov's elbow.
Ping lands a shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ping pulls his leg out and moves away.
Poppa Ping has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Tatov.

Tatov rushes Ping and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ping is looking to break free of the clinch but Tatov has double underhooks.
Ping has had enough of the clinch but Tatov keeps him there for the moment.
Igor Tatov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tatov slows down the pace here.
Ping works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tatov blocks a body shot from Ping.
Ping lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tatov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ping tries to break the clinch but Tatov is controlling the position.
Tatov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ping gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ping has had enough of the clinch but Tatov keeps him there for the moment.
Tatov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ping.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ping is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tatov misses with a punch to the body.
Ping blocking some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ping as Tatov tries to tie him up.
Tatov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A hook to the body from Tatov.
Ping wants to get back to striking at distance but Tatov won't allow it.
Tatov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ping wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tatov has him pressed against the cage.
Tatov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ping avoids it.
Ping wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tatov missing with knees to the body.
Ping is trying to force a seperation but Tatov has the dominant position.
Tatov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice body punch from Ping - that landed with a thud.
Ping digs a right hand into Tatov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tatov's gas tank.
Ping wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Ping.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ping is looking to break free of the clinch but Tatov has double underhooks.
Tatov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ping lands a body punch in the clinch.

Ping pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Ping misses.
Tatov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ping throws a series of punches but Tatov avoids them all with ease.
Ping works Tatov's body with a nice hook.
Tatov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ping.
Ping connects with the punch.
Tatov tries for a takedown but Ping sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ping throws the left hand but Tatov avoids the punch easily.
Tatov walks into a left hand.
Tatov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ping fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tatov misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatov has a takedown stuffed.
Ping lands a nice looking body shot.
Ping scores with a three punch combo!
Ping cracks Tatov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tatov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A combination from Ping does no damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tatov is defended easily by Ping.
Ping throws a combination that misses

and Tatov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tatov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ping is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Poppa Ping had his way with Igor Tatov in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Tatov tries to clinch up.
Ping swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ping keeps the fight on the outside.
Ping throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ping blocks a low kick nicely.
Ping walks into a left hand.
Ping scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tatov in his tracks.
Nice straight punches there by Tatov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tatov.
Tatov lands a slapping body shot.
Tatov scores with a nice strike.

Tatov instigates a clinch.
Tatov has Ping pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ping manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tatov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ping tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Tatov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ping wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ping prevents the takedown attempt.
Poppa Ping has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Tatov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ping has had enough of the clinch but Tatov keeps him there for the moment.
Ping gets underhooks to prevent Tatov's takedown attempt.
Tatov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ping's efforts to push away.
Ping wants to get back to striking at distance but Tatov won't allow it.

Ping's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tatov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ping.
Tatov tries to clinch there but Ping circles away.
Tatov throws a sloppy body shot
and Ping counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ping lands a nice looking body shot.
Ping swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ping throws a hook but Tatov avoids it easily.
Ping thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tatov moves out of range of the strikes.
Ping misses with a hook.

Tatov closes the distance and pushes Ping back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tatov. Ping does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ping looks to land a combination but Tatov avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ping avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ping misses with a jab to the body

and Tatov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tatov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ping is trying to maintain a safe position but Tatov gets an underhook and turns Ping into the cage.
Ping works on Tatov's body with a couple of short punches.

Tatov wants the takedown. Ping is fighting it off but Tatov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ping's guard against the cage.
Tatov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ping works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tatov passes Ping's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tatov thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ping to regain full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ping can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tatov controls the pace.

Tatov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ping is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ping has escaped and now he's on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ping throws a big right hand that misses.
Tatov keeping moving, preventing Ping from controlling successfully.
Tatov has a closed guard, preventing Ping from standing up.

Ping got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tatov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ping has managed to get both his arms back between Tatov's legs - danger averted.
Tatov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ping postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ping is looking to work some ground and pound but Tatov has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ping lands a couple of digs.
Ping wants to stand but Tatov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ping throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tatov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ping preventing the sweep.
Tatov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Ping gets to his feet - Tatov follows without any prompting.
Tatov blocks a jab.
Tatov cracks a nice hook into Ping's ribs.
Ping keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A punch lands to the side of Tatov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ping throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ping takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Tatov rushes Ping and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ping has had enough of the clinch but Tatov keeps him there for the moment.
Tatov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tatov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ping's face.

And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Tatov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tatov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Igor Tatov!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Igor Tatov!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Igor Tatov!

Igor Tatov wins by unanimous decision!
Igor Tatov is the new super heavyweight champion!