PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Almu Tantor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Game (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Almu Tantor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Tantor
vs
Game

190 cm
22
195 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

180 cm
21
269 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

BioPharm Nutrition

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Almu Tantor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Game!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Game darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Game chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tantor can pounce on him.
Game slips a straight right by Tantor.
Game wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Game throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Game throws a half hearted mid kick.
Game shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tantor as he avoids it easily.

Tantor gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Game to score an easy takedown into 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!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Game throws a big right hand that misses.
Game is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Game throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Game is looking to work some ground and pound but Tantor has wrist control.
Game 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.
Game forces his way into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Game trying to control from half guard but Tantor is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tantor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Game seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tantor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Nick Game was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Game fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Game wants to slow Tantor down by chopping away at his legs.
Game throws a jab but it's blocked by Tantor.
Tantor tries to land a front kick but Game steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Game needs to keep his hands up - Tantor had a free shot at his head there.
Game darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Game throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Game scores with a body shot.
Tantor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tantor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tantor dodges the punch combination from Game.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tantor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tantor tries a head kick but it misses.
Tantor lands a jab to the head.
Tantor tries to bum rush Game with a series of wild strikes but Game uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tantor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Game wants to slow Tantor down by chopping away at his legs.
Almu Tantor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Game throws a series of punches but Tantor moves out of range.
Tantor connects with a leg kick. Game looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Game 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 Tantor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tantor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tantor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tantor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Game fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tantor manages to avoid it.
Game misses the jab.
Tantor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Game at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tantor scores with a jab to the body.
Game needs to keep his hands up - Tantor had a free shot at his head there.
Game's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tantor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Game scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Game dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Game fakes the leg kick and cracks Tantor in the body.
Tantor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tantor takes one to the side of the head.
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!
Tantor misses with a double jab.
Game misses with a looping right.
Tantor misses the shot to the body.
Game takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Game connects with an inside leg kick.
Game takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Game misses with a two punch combination.
Tantor lands a nice shot that snaps Game's head back.
A jab lands there for Tantor.
Tantor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tantor throws a right and a left that Game avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Game misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tantor.
Game chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tantor can pounce on him.
Game connects with a body shot that sends Tantor's belly button to the back.
Tantor misses with the combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Game shoots in for a double leg but Tantor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Game.
Game throws a head kick but Tantor moves out of range.
Tantor lands with a cross.
Game fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Game throws a shot to the body.
Game throws a right hand that Tantor ducks under and follows up with a left that Tantor also avoids with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Game throws a lazy right hand but Tantor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tantor lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tantor stuffs the takedown.
Tantor swings away with a body shot that misses
and Game counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Game dodges the punch combination from Tantor.
Game misses with a body shot.
Tantor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Game. That did some damage!
Nick Game seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Game throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tantor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Game back to the cage. Tantor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tantor throws an off balance right hand
and Game counters with a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tantor cracks a nice hook into Game's ribs.
Game throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Game tried to score with a low kick but Tantor checks it.
A big right from Game misses.
Tantor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tantor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Tantor. No joy for Game on that attempt.
Almu Tantor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Game.
Tantor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Game walks into a left hand.
Tantor connects with a leg kick. Game looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tantor scores with a jab to the head.
Game misses with an uppercut.
Almu Tantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Game digs a good hook to Tantor's body.
Game looks to throw the jab but Tantor is out of range.
Tantor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Game's calf.
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!
Game tries for a takedown but Tantor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Tantor.
Game takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A telegraphed right hand from Game misses the target.
Game misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tantor thumps Game with a low kick.
Tantor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Game scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Game 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!

Game misses with a hook
and Tantor counters with a nice uppercut.
Tantor scoring well with a low kick there.
Game misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Tantor finds it's way through Game's defenses.
Game looks to throw a body kick
and Tantor counters with a nice uppercut.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Game.
Tantor throws a series of punches but Game moves out of range.
Game looks to land a left hand but Tantor moved out of range nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Game.
Tantor moves away from the strike by Game.
Tantor lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tantor on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Game tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Game walks into a straight right hand from Tantor.
Tantor throws a big shot that misses.
Tantor misses with a head kick.
Game shoots for a double leg takedown but Tantor sprawls well. He's pushed Game's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Game lands a nice shot that snaps Tantor's head back.
Tantor scores with a jab.
Tantor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Game's sensitive parts.
A clash of legs there as Tantor blocks the low kick.
Tantor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tantor scores with a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tantor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Game finds it's way round the side to connect with Tantor's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tantor looks to land a combination but Game avoids it well.
Nice shot lands for Tantor.
Game throws a shot to the body.
Game takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses.
Tantor leaves Game with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Game takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Game takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tantor lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Game avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Game has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tantor lands with a hook. Game tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tantor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Game's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A low kick from Game is predictable there
letting Tantor counter with a right hand.
Game's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tantor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Game scrambles back to his feet.
Nick Game is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Game avoids the head kick by Tantor.
Game throws a half hearted mid kick.
Game takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Game slips under a jab.
Tantor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tantor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Game counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Almu Tantor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Game misses with a looping right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tantor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Game stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tantor.
Game checks a low kick from Tantor.
Tantor misses with a low kick as Game jumps back.
Tantor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Game tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Game lands a nice hook to Tantor's body. Tantor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tantor takes a swing at Game's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tantor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tantor swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tantor misses the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Almu Tantor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Game 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Game!
Nick Game seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.