PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Odin Takoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Tankard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takoy comes to the cage accompanied by Daft Punk - End of Line. Tankard comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hollywood Undead - Everywhere I Go kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Takoy
vs
Tankard

190 cm
25
230 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

193 cm
31
260 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Odin Takoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adam Tankard!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takoy lands a jab to the nose.
Tankard misses with a straight left.
Horrible takedown by Tankard or perhaps it was just good defense by Takoy which made him look bad.
Takoy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tankard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tankard fails to land the takedown.
Tankard fails with a takedown attempt.
Odin Takoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Tankard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tankard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Takoy swivels and escapes.
Tankard avoids the body shot from Takoy.
Nice body punch from Takoy.
Tankard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takoy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takoy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tankard shoots in looking for a takedown but Takoy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tankard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tankard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Takoy defends it nicely.
Takoy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tankard tries to clinch up.
Odin Takoy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tankard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Takoy sprawls well. Takoy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tankard gets slowly back to his feet.
Takoy is looking to slow Tankard down with leg kicks.
Takoy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Takoy throws a left and a right that both miss

and Tankard decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Takoy's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takoy keeping moving, preventing Tankard from controlling successfully.
Tankard throws a strike but Takoy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Takoy preventing the sweep.
Takoy wants to control from the top but Tankard keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tankard holds on and takes a little breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takoy wants to stand but Tankard has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tankard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tankard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takoy is one step ahead there.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tankard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Takoy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tankard somewhat.
Tankard lands a slapping body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takoy is looking to clinch but Tankard is avoiding it.
Takoy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Tankard drives through with a takedown into Takoy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tankard trying to control but Takoy is working from the bottom.
Tankard throws a strike but Takoy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tankard trying to keep a closed guard but Takoy is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Tankard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Takoy throws a right hand that Tankard ducks under and follows up with a left that Tankard also avoids with ease.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tankard.

Takoy rushes Tankard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tankard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Takoy trying to control the position but instead, Tankard has worked for underhooks and has pushed Takoy into the cage.

Takoy manages to break the clinch.

Takoy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tankard lands with a short shot to the head.
Tankard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takoy backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takoy prevents a body shot from Tankard.
Tankard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Takoy.
A short left from Tankard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good body shot from Tankard.
Tankard can't find room to land a body shot as Takoy controls the action.

Tankard is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Takoy can't fight it off and eventually Tankard manages to take the fight to the floor. Takoy looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tankard is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tankard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tankard works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tankard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Tankard seems content to control.
Takoy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tankard trying to mount his opponent but Takoy defends it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Tankard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Takoy, pushing him back against the cage.
Takoy prevents a body shot from Tankard.
Tankard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Tankard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takoy wants to get back to striking at distance but Tankard won't allow it.
Tankard is leaning against Takoy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tankard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takoy takes a shot to the head.
Tankard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Takoy.
Adam Tankard seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tankard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tankard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Tankard - that landed with a thud.
Tankard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Takoy or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tankard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tankard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tankard gets through Takoy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tankard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tankard is working Takoy over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Tankard.
Tankard lands a hook that snaps the head of Takoy backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tankard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Takoy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Takoy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Tankard on the inside.
Tankard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takoy backwards.
Tankard lands with a left to the head.

Tankard manages to break the clinch.

Tankard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tankard is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Tankard punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tankard thowing shots but they're missing.

Tankard working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Tankard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Tankard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Takoy pinned against the cage. Takoy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tankard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Takoy is fending him off so far but Tankard persists. Nope, Takoy circles away and we're back to standing.
Tankard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Takoy circles away.
Odin Takoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Tankard.
Tankard shoots for a double leg takedown but Takoy sprawls well. He's pushed Tankard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Takoy throws a right and a left that Tankard avoids nicely.
Tankard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Takoy defends it nicely.
Tankard dives in and grabs Takoy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Takoy pushes down on Tankard's head and hops out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tankard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Takoy as he avoids it easily.
Tankard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tankard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Tankard gets the takedown into side control.

Takoy throws Tankard to one side and escapes!
Tankard defending well as Takoy loads up on a big left hand.
Takoy looks to land a left hand but Tankard moved out of range nicely.
Takoy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tankard. Tankard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Odin Takoy is winning the standup battle so far.
Takoy moves in looking to clinch but Tankard pushes him off.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Takoy enables Tankard to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Takoy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takoy keeping moving, preventing Tankard from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tankard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takoy is keeping the position for now.
Tankard pushes down on Takoy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Takoy is looking to escape.
Tankard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tankard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takoy is staying active underneath Tankard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Takoy won't allow Tankard to pass to mount.
Tankard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tankard trying to control the action but Takoy is working from the bottom.
Tankard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tankard is working for a kimura but Takoy is defending it quite comfortably.
Takoy is staying active underneath Tankard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Odin Takoy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Tankard is trying to work for a kimura but Takoy is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tankard has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Tankard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tankard winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Tankard!
Adam Tankard opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.