PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Serj Tankean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buck Warshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warshaw is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rein In Blood. Serj Tankean could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Buck Warshaw's chin.

Tankean
vs
Warshaw

190 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

197 cm
21
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

5th Round
Hell's Balls Fightwear

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Serj Tankean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buck Warshaw!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Warshaw.
Tankean is looking to clinch.
Warshaw loads up on a big right hand but Tankean slips the punch.
Tankean blocks a head kick by Warshaw.
Warshaw throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Warshaw throws a head kick that misses.
Tankean shoots in but no luck this time.
Tankean showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Warshaw.
Tankean throws a jab when Warshaw was well out of range.
Warshaw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tankean could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Tankean avoids the head kick by Warshaw.
Nice takedown defense from Warshaw. No joy for Tankean on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tankean forces Warshaw back against the cage and clinches.
Tankean is looking to control Warshaw's arms but Warshaw gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tankean has his back to the cage.
Warshaw takes an elbow to the temple.
Tankean tries to pull guard but Warshaw won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Serj Tankean. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Warshaw manages to break the clinch.
Warshaw swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Warshaw jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tankean wants to clinch.
Buck Warshaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warshaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Tankean 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Warshaw throws a nice looking combination but Tankean bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some bone on bone action there as Tankean checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice sprawl there from Warshaw as Tankean shoots in.
Warshaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tankean shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Warshaw as he avoids it easily.
Warshaw throws out a loose jab but Tankean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tankean closes the distance and clinches up with Warshaw, looking for a takedown. Tankean pushes Warshaw against the cage but Warshaw circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Warshaw misses with the combination.
Tankean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warshaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Tankean.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tankean takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tankean is breathing heavily.
Warshaw throws a right hand that Tankean ducks under and follows up with a left that Tankean also avoids with ease.
Warshaw throws a head kick that misses.
Warshaw thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tankean has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tankean there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slow jab from Warshaw misses its intended target.
Warshaw lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warshaw looks to land a left hand but Tankean moved out of range nicely.
Tankean avoids the head kick by Warshaw.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Warshaw lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tankean has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tankean and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Warshaw throws a head kick that misses.
Tankean looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Warshaw is fending him off so far but Tankean persists. Nope, Warshaw circles away and we're back to standing.
Warshaw with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tankean shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Warshaw swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Warshaw looks to land a combination but Tankean avoids it well.
Warshaw scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tankean takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tankean misses with a takedown attempt - Warshaw sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Warshaw cracks Tankean with an open hand slap.
Warshaw moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Warshaw scores with a hook.
Tankean wants to clinch.
Warshaw lands a two punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warshaw rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tankean moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tankean shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Warshaw misses with a wild body shot.
Warshaw throws a sloppy head kick and Tankean moves out of range easily.
Warshaw circles away from the clinch attempt.
Warshaw moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Warshaw swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tankean shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Warshaw pinned against the cage. Warshaw gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warshaw scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buck Warshaw dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Warshaw misses with a head kick.

Tankean moves into the clinch.
Tankean stalling.
Warshaw stops a takedown attempt from Tankean.
Warshaw wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tankean changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Warshaw fights it off and pushes away nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Warshaw.
Warshaw misses with a wild combination.
Warshaw tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Warshaw throws a head kick that misses.
Tankean has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jab, jab by Warshaw - just one landing.
Serj Tankean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tankean drops his hands momentarily and Warshaw takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Warshaw misses with a double jab.
Warshaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Tankean moves into the clinch.
Warshaw can't break the clinch.
Tankean prevents Warshaw from breaking the clinch.

Warshaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tankean changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Warshaw tries to avoid it but Tankean manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Warshaw to the ground. Warshaw escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Serj Tankean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tankean closes the distance and clinches up with Warshaw, looking for a takedown. Tankean pushes Warshaw against the cage but Warshaw circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Warshaw misses with a head kick.
Buck Warshaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Warshaw misses the body punch
and Tankean counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Warshaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Warshaw throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Warshaw misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warshaw tries to bum rush Tankean with a series of wild strikes but Tankean uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Warshaw throws a leg kick but Tankean checks it.
Warshaw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Warshaw throws a lazy head kick

and Tankean counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tankean trying to control but Warshaw is working from the bottom.
Warshaw is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Warshaw trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Warshaw pushes Tankean off and gets back to his feet.
Warshaw swats away the attempt to clinch by Tankean.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warshaw throws a series of strikes that have Tankean backpedaling.
Warshaw misses with a two punch combination.
Buck Warshaw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tankean tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Warshaw swivels and escapes.
Warshaw scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tankean tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Warshaw swivels and escapes.
Warshaw takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tankean is looking to clinch but Warshaw is avoiding it.
Tankean takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tankean shoots for a takedown but Warshaw saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A lazy left from Warshaw finds it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tankean avoids the head kick by Warshaw.
Horrible takedown by Tankean or perhaps it was just good defense by Warshaw which made him look bad.
Warshaw throws a combination. Tankean tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tankean shoots in looking for a takedown. Warshaw tries to sprawl out of it but Tankean keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Warshaw manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tankean tries for a takedown but Warshaw sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Warshaw goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Warshaw lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warshaw looks for the body kick but Tankean saw that one coming.
Warshaw lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tankean steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Warshaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buck Warshaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Tankean's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Warshaw throws a body kick that misses.
Warshaw misses with a combination
and Tankean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Warshaw paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tankean tries for a takedown but Warshaw sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Warshaw.
Warshaw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tankean.
A solid body kick from Tankean.
Tankean shoots in for a double leg but Warshaw sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Warshaw throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tankean shoots in looking for a takedown. Warshaw tries to sprawl out of it but Tankean keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Warshaw manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Serj Tankean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warshaw throws a leg kick but Tankean sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tankean fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Warshaw.
Warshaw closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A slow jab from Warshaw misses its intended target.
No joy there for Tankean, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tankean takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Warshaw ducks under a wild hook from Tankean.
Warshaw rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tankean moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tankean shoots in for a takedown but Warshaw shows good takedown defense.
Warshaw cracks Tankean with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Warshaw keeps the fight on the outside.
Warshaw throws a lazy head kick
and Tankean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Warshaw.
Tankean misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tankean dodges the punch combination from Warshaw.
Warshaw swinging wilding here.
Warshaw looks to land a combination but Tankean avoids it well.
Warshaw throws an overhand right that lands on Tankean's shoulder, as Tankean tries to avoid the shot.
Tankean wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Warshaw scores with a four punch combination!
Warshaw scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tankean in his tracks.
Tankean avoids the head kick by Warshaw.
Warshaw misses with a double jab.
Tankean looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Warshaw throws a right hand that Tankean ducks under and follows up with a left that Tankean also avoids with ease.
Warshaw scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Warshaw misses with a double jab

and Tankean counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Warshaw!
Tankean trying to control but Warshaw is having none of it.
Serj Tankean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warshaw wants to hold on but Tankean pushes him away.
Buck Warshaw is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Warshaw can't escape the position.
Warshaw is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Tankean throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Tankean looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tankean misses with a head shot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warshaw is trying desperately to improve position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Serj Tankean showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Warshaw 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buck Warshaw!