PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Worker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Tank
vs
Worker

190 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
25
211 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Mike Tank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rich Worker!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tank.
No luck for Worker with that takedown attempt.
Worker tries for a takedown but Tank sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Tank clinches up against the cage.
Worker jumps guard but Tank turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mike Tank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Worker.

Tank manages to pull guard.
Worker wants to control from the top but Tank keeps moving.
Tank looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tank keeping moving, preventing Worker from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rich Worker has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Tank looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Worker!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Worker regains half guard.
Worker wants to get back to full guard.
Tank trying to pass the guard but Worker defending well.
Tank seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Tank prevents Worker from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tank is trying to control. Worker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Worker wants to control but Tank is keeping busy.
Tank trying to advance position but Worker counters by regaining guard.
Worker trying to control the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tank avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tank.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tank shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Worker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tank controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tank trying to control the position from guard on top but Worker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Worker has a closed guard, preventing Tank from standing up.
Tank trying to control the position from guard on top but Worker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Mike Tank just wasn't active enough.

Tank gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tank just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tank is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Worker to keep the fight standing.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Worker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tank is defending well.
Tank is looking to break free of the clinch but Worker has double underhooks.
Worker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tank just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tank is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Worker looking to slow down the pace here.
Tank tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Worker avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tank tries to pull guard but Worker holds him up against the cage and eventually Tank drops back down to his feet.
Tank wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Tank dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Tank misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tank wants to clinch.
Worker shoots for a double leg takedown but Tank sprawls well. He's pushed Worker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tank shoots in but no luck this time.
Worker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Worker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tank shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Worker defends it nicely.
Worker throws a sloppy head kick and Tank moves out of range easily.
Worker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tank defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Worker shoots for a takedown but Tank saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mike Tank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Worker.
Worker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tank wants to clinch up but Worker keeps it at a distance.
Worker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tank tries to avoid it but Worker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tank to the ground. Tank escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Tank closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tank lands in his opponent's guard.

Tank has gone for a leg lock! Worker slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tank's guard.

Tank has his foot on Worker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Worker works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worker looking to pass the guard.
Worker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Worker trying to control but Tank is working from the bottom.
Tank throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Worker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tank swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Tank escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Worker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tank looking to control.
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.
Worker wants to get back to full guard.
Worker is trying to stand up here but Tank is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Worker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tank pulls his head out easily.
Worker tries to kick Tank off but Tank keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worker works his way to full guard. Good work.

Worker scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Tank has managed to clinch.
Worker gets underhooks to prevent Tank's takedown attempt.
Tank fails to pull guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Worker avoiding damage as Tank throws knees to the body.
Tank wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Tank lands a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Worker is trying to control the position but Tank postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mike Tank will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!

Jab, jab by Tank - just one landing.
Worker scores with a head kick.

It looks like Mike Tank has been cut.
Worker dives in and grabs Tank's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tank pushes down on Worker's head and hops out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tank.
Tank shoots in for a takedown but Worker shows good takedown defense.

Worker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tank's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Worker is just content to waste time from the top position. Tank takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Worker stands and steps away. Tank gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Worker is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Worker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tank pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mike Tank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tank looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tank stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tank wants it to stay on the feet.
Mike Tank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Worker.
Tank fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tank tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Worker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Worker shoots in looking for a takedown but Tank manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Worker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Worker tries to clinch but Tank is having none of it.
Rich Worker seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Worker closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tank's guard.
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.
Tank tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Worker.
Tank is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Worker reverses the position - he's now on top in Tank's guard.
Worker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tank swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tank keeping moving, preventing Worker from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rich Worker wasn't active enough on the ground.
Worker has a takedown stuffed.

Worker tries to sprawl but Tank drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Worker trying to control from the bottom.

Worker kicks Tank off and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Tank clinches up with Worker and pushes him back against the cage.
Tank drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Worker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Worker jumps guard but Tank stands there with Worker around his waist. Worker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tank working hard to break the clinch.
Rich Worker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Tank is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Worker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rich Worker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tank has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Tank!