PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tadija Tadic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fyodor Petrovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fyodor Petrovic has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tadija Tadic's chin.

Tadic
vs
Petrovic

183 cm
19
260 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

196 cm
23
282 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

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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 4 - 0 - 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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fyodor Petrovic!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Petrovic closes the distance and clinches.
Tadic can't get the takedown.
Petrovic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tadic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tadic is trying to drag Petrovic to the mat but Petrovic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Petrovic is pressed up against the cage. Tadic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Petrovic down to the mat. Petrovic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tadija Tadic. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Tadic throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Petrovic tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tadic is in Petrovic's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Tadic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tadic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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.

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.
Tadic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petrovic seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Petrovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tadic is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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.

Tadic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tadic stops Petrovic from standing up.

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

Tadic drops back looking for a leg! Petrovic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Petrovic manages to kick Tadic off! Tadic jumps back into Petrovic's guard.
Petrovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tadic is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Tadic drops back looking for a leg! Petrovic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Petrovic manages to kick Tadic off! Tadic jumps back into Petrovic's guard.
Petrovic is looking to stand up but Tadic isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Tadic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tadic drops back looking for a leg! Petrovic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Petrovic manages to kick Tadic off! Tadic jumps back into Petrovic's guard.
Petrovic wants to sweep here but Tadic controlling him for the moment.
Petrovic trying to control the position.

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.

Tadic drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Tadic as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Petrovic screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Tadic! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Tadija Tadic!
Our winner, Tadija Tadic, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Fyodor Petrovic was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll win next time..'.