PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between War Tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Bummer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Bummer will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Tank
vs
Bummer

193 cm
22
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
20
275 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, War Tank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Bummer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bummer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like War Tank has been cut.
Tank throws a series of punches but Bummer moves out of range.
A combination from Bummer does no damage.
Tank throws a body punch but Bummer moves out of range.
Bummer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tank slips a jab and a cross from Bummer.
Bummer misses with a takedown attempt

and Tank counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tank trying to control the action but Bummer is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bummer can do anything to dispel that myth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Check out the look on Tank's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tank wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bummer keeps working.
Bummer is trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tank throwing strikes but Bummer manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Bummer creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tank sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Tank can't do much from the bottom here.
Tank parries the strikes from Bummer easily there. Bummer is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tank to escape.

Bummer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bummer landing strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bummer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tank keeps working.
Bummer in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bummer wants to stand but Tank has his arm trapped.
Bummer working away.
Tank gets back to half guard.
Tank manages to get to full guard.
Bummer stopping the sweep attempt from Tank.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bummer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tank dives on top into guard.
Bummer 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.
Tank trying to control the position from guard on top but Bummer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bummer is looking for a triangle but Tank pushes his legs off easily.

Bummer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bummer isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tank stacks Bummer on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Tank!

Tank decides to stand back up.
Bummer swinging wildly here.

Bummer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tank to score an easy takedown into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tank trying to control but Bummer is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

War Tank dominated that round.
The cut man is working on War Tank's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Tank lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
War Tank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tank misses with a two punch combination.
Bummer throws a body punch but Tank moves out of range.
Tank misses with a wild combination.
Tank tries to bum rush Bummer with a series of wild strikes but Bummer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tank lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tank wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A combination from Bummer does no damage.

Tank clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Tank gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tank wants to control but Bummer is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tank has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bummer wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Tank.
Tank tries to control but Bummer wriggling away.
Tank prevents Bummer from getting the reversal.
War Tank overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Tank working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bummer is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tank working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Tank swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bummer is now in Tank's guard. A big mistake from Tank there, giving up the dominant position!
Tank looking to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tank keeping full guard, as Bummer tries to pass.
Tank is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bummer regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tank.
Tank wants to stand but Bummer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tank stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bummer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tank trying to control the position from guard on top but Bummer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tank passes Bummer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tank sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bummer defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bummer actively working from the bottom here.

Tank is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tank thows a huge punch but Bummer dodges it nicely.

Tank is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bummer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tank.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bummer wants to control the action here but instead Tank manages to pass to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

War Tank dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on War Tank's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Danga de danga de dang - Tank scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Robert Bummer has been cut.

Tank decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tank is thwarting Bummer's attempts to control the position.

Bummer actively working from the bottom here.

Tank is looking for a kimura here.
Tank trying to control from half guard but Bummer is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tank controlling the action here.
Bummer is trying to control but can't.
Tank seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Tank escapes and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tank lands a nice looking body shot.
Tank connects with a right hand. Bummer shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Tank closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tank lands in his opponent's guard.
Tank is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bummer can do to turn this around?
Tank distracts Bummer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tank won't allow Bummer to sweep him here.
Tank trying to control the position from guard on top but Bummer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tank is really struggling to control Bummer but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bummer looking to control.
Tank looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of War Tank.
Tank rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bummer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bummer just misses with a punch to the body.

Tank closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tank lands in his opponent's guard.
Robert Bummer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tank looking to sit in guard and control but Bummer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
War Tank is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tank working a defensive guard here.
Bummer wants to control from the top but Tank keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bummer lands a couple of digs.

And that's the end of the fight!
War Tank showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tank has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... War Tank!
A relieved looking War Tank thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.