PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Horus Pinker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnie Blankman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blankman has chosen Oh No You Didn't! as his entrance music. 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.

Pinker
vs
Blankman

192 cm
20
285 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

190 cm
22
293 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Horus Pinker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arnie Blankman!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Horus Pinker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinker shoots for a takedown but Blankman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pinker shoots in but Blankman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horus Pinker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blankman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pinker shoots in and drives through. Blankman sprawls well.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Pinker.
Pinker blocks the strikes from Blankman.
Blankman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pinker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pinker working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pinker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blankman has hold of Pinker's hands but Pinker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Blankman desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Pinker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Blankman should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Blankman is trying to stand.
Pinker frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinker landing shots from mount.
Pinker punishing his opponent with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinker working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Blankman gets back to half guard.
Pinker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Blankman regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Pinker.
Pinker chips away with some ground and pound.
Pinker is breathing heavily.
Pinker trying to control the position from guard on top but Blankman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pinker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pinker throws a big right hand that misses.
Blankman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blankman controls Pinker momentarily but Pinker frees himself.
Blankman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pinker is controlling him.
Pinker 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pinker shoots in for a takedown but Blankman shows good takedown defense.
Pinker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blankman as he avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Blankman, right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Blankman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Blankman looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Pinker tries to hold on but Blankman pushes him away.
Pinker is looking to improve his position but Blankman isn't that keen on the idea.
Pinker is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blankman working the ground and pound effectively.
Pinker can't escape the position.
Blankman throwing strikes here but Pinker is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Pinker is looking to get to half guard.

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.
Pinker taking shots to the head.
Pinker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blankman trying to control but Pinker is having none of it.
Blankman looking to finish Pinker with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pinker!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pinker gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Horus Pinker dominated that round.
That's time! Pinker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Pinker keeps the fight on the outside.
Pinker doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Blankman counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Pinker!
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Blankman has eaten all the pies!
Pinker tries to reverse the position but Blankman maintains control.
Blankman landing shots from mount.
Pinker is trying to escape the mount.
Blankman looking to finish Pinker with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pinker!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pinker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinker manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Blankman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Blankman is just content to waste time from the top position. Pinker takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

Blankman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blankman looking to sit in guard and control but Pinker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Blankman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pinker.
Pinker works over Blankman with some ground and pound from guard.
Pinker postures up.

Pinker 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.
Blankman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinker throws a big right hand that misses.
Blankman doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Blankman can't keep his opponent in guard - Pinker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Pinker is looking for a kimura but Blankman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pinker to get the leverage.
Blankman wants to improve his position but Pinker is controlling well.
Pinker working over Blankman with some ground and pound. Blankman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pinker is nestled in close to Blankman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pinker slips a nice elbow through Blankman's hands, connecting with Blankman's forehead.
Blankman throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Pinker wants to control but Blankman is keeping him busy.
Pinker lands with a punch from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Blankman trying to control here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pinker doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Blankman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pinker is on top in guard.
Blankman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Pinker gets back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blankman prevents Pinker from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arnie Blankman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Pinker doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Blankman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pinker won't be happy with that.

Blankman decides to stand back up.

Pinker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Blankman's half guard.
Pinker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pinker is just content to waste time from the top position. Blankman takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pinker throws a big right hand that misses.
Blankman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Pinker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Blankman goes for an armbar but Pinker turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Pinker.
Pinker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Blankman wants to sweep here but Pinker controlling him for the moment.
Pinker wants to pass the guard but Blankman is keeping the position.
Pinker cracks Blankman with a solid left hand.
Pinker working some strikes from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pinker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pinker works over Blankman with some ground and pound from guard.
Pinker landing some decent shots from guard.
Pinker landing with the ground and pound.
Blankman keeping moving, preventing Pinker from controlling successfully.

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

Pinker is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Blankman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Blankman has escaped and now he's on top!
Blankman won't allow Pinker to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blankman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pinker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pinker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Blankman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pinker wants to take a breather but Blankman is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pinker lands with a punch from half guard.
Pinker thows a huge punch but Blankman dodges it nicely.
Pinker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Pinker is working for a kimura but Blankman is defending it quite comfortably.
Pinker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pinker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice jab there from Pinker.
Pinker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pinker doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Blankman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pinker looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horus Pinker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blankman blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arnie Blankman.
Well Blankman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnie Blankman!