PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Romano Dzolic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Tchersov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tchersov has chosen Amatory - Oskolki as his entrance music. Nikolai Tchersov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dzolic
vs
Tchersov

183 cm
19
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

200 cm
18
210 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Romano Dzolic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolai Tchersov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tchersov tries for a takedown but Dzolic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tchersov avoids the head kick by Dzolic.
Dzolic dips to his left and cracks Tchersov with an uppercut!

Dzolic drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dzolic passes Tchersov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dzolic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tchersov wants to get back to full guard.
Dzolic wants to stand up but Tchersov has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Dzolic stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Tchersov to get to his feet.

Dzolic shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dzolic passes to side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Tchersov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dzolic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dzolic tries for a kimura but Tchersov is defending well.
Tchersov tries to improve position but can't.
Tchersov looks gassed!
Dzolic working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Dzolic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dzolic wants to control but Tchersov is keeping him busy.
Tchersov is looking to regain half guard here but Dzolic keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dzolic tries for a kimura but Tchersov is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dzolic is putting a hurting on Tchersov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tchersov is trying to improve his position.

Dzolic stands up.
Dzolic misses with a two punch combination.

Dzolic closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dzolic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dzolic wants to take a breather but Tchersov is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dzolic stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Tchersov to get to his feet.

Dzolic shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dzolic was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dzolic is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tchersov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tchersov tries to hold on but Dzolic pushes him away.
Dzolic wants to control the pace but Tchersov is squirming around nicely.
Tchersov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dzolic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dzolic is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tchersov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tchersov wants to hold on but Dzolic pushes him away.
Dzolic has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tchersov can't escape the position.

Dzolic working for a guillotine from mount but Tchersov is in no mood to give up.
Tchersov is trying to escape the mount.
Tchersov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Dzolic is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Tchersov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dzolic trying to control the position from guard on top but Tchersov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Romano Dzolic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tchersov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dzolic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dzolic wants to pass the guard but Tchersov is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dzolic stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Tchersov to get to his feet.

Dzolic darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dzolic passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tchersov!
Tchersov is breathing heavily.
Tchersov wants to control but Dzolic is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzolic controlling from the full mount.
Dzolic landing strikes from the mount and Tchersov is in trouble!
Dzolic lands a big elbow.
Dzolic is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tchersov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Tchersov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dzolic.
Tchersov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tchersov is looking to improve his position.
Dzolic is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzolic landing strikes from the mount.
Dzolic lands with some strikes.
Dzolic looking to control but Tchersov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tchersov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tchersov is squirming around, avoiding Dzolic's attempts to control the action.
Tchersov tries to reverse the position but Dzolic maintains control.

Dzolic is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tchersov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dzolic tries to control but Tchersov wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzolic with a couple of short strikes.
Tchersov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dzolic pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Dzolic has control of Tchersov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tchersov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dzolic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tchersov is looking to escape.

Dzolic is working for a guillotine from mount but Tchersov frees his head quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tchersov working to try and regain half guard.
Tchersov regains half guard.
Tchersov trying to control from the bottom.
Dzolic is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tchersov!
Dzolic is landing with some decent strikes but Tchersov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tchersov is in a horrible position here. Dzolic smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tchersov is squirming around, avoiding Dzolic's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Romano Dzolic dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Dzolic with a jab.

Dzolic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dzolic lands in his opponent's guard.

Dzolic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dzolic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dzolic trying to control but Tchersov is working from the bottom.

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

Dzolic stands up and waves to Tchersov to follow him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzolic shoots and misses

and Tchersov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dzolic keeping full guard, as Tchersov tries to pass.
Dzolic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tchersov is one step ahead there.
Dzolic lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tchersov!

Dzolic wants to finish this one by submission but Tchersov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dzolic.
Tchersov is trying to escape the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tchersov tries to improve his position but Dzolic has taken his back! Dzolic has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Tchersov tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Dzolic pushes Tchersov away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Romano Dzolic!