PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tantalau (ranked 2902 p4p, 322 weight class) and Magomed Abbasov (ranked 5489 p4p, 457 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Tantalau
vs
Abbasov

183 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

174 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Tantalau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Magomed Abbasov !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tantalau closes the distance and pushes Abbasov back into the cage.

Tantalau pulls guard successfully.
Abbasov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tantalau swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Abbasov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tantalau is trying to keep Abbasov in close.
Tantalau is really struggling to control Abbasov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Abbasov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Abbasov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Tantalau has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abbasov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Abbasov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Tantalau has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Abbasov is looking to defend but Tantalau has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Abbasov ! Tantalau pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Abbasov taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mike Tantalau!
A relieved looking Mike Tantalau thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.