PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tank Thunderclap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Tresh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thunderclap comes to the cage accompanied by Meet Her At The Love Parade - Da Hool. Niko Tresh will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Thunderclap
vs
Tresh

183 cm
22
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

220 cm
18
271 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

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Einherjer RAW Nutrition

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tank Thunderclap!
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, Niko Tresh!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunderclap shoots in for a takedown but Tresh shows good takedown defense.
Tresh throws a nice looking combination but Thunderclap bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

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

Thunderclap wants to finish this one by submission but Tresh is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Thunderclap.
Tresh is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Thunderclap tries to control but Tresh wriggling away.

Thunderclap wants to finish this one by submission but Tresh is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Thunderclap.

Thunderclap is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Tresh has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Tresh!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunderclap looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tresh is one step ahead there.
Thunderclap is working hard here to advance position.
Tresh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thunderclap. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Thunderclap looking for a guillotine here but Tresh defends easily.
Tresh trying to stand up but can't free himself from Thunderclap's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thunderclap is pulling down on Tresh's head. It's preventing any offense from Tresh, at least for the moment.
Thunderclap has a closed guard, preventing Tresh from standing up.
Thunderclap might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thunderclap looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tresh is one step ahead there.
Thunderclap is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tresh preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Thunderclap holds on and takes a little breather.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Thunderclap looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Thunderclap trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thunderclap trying to control the position from guard on top but Tresh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thunderclap's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Thunderclap drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tresh manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Thunderclap has Tresh in his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Thunderclap has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tresh is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Thunderclap.
Thunderclap tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tresh scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Tank Thunderclap has been cut.
Tresh lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tresh drops Thunderclap with a right and a left! Tresh comes rushing in but Thunderclap regains his composure and manages to keep Tresh in guard.

Thunderclap is rocked!
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!
Thunderclap lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tresh!
Oh Thunderclap is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Thunderclap looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Thunderclap seems to have got his legs back now.

Thunderclap goes for an armbar but Tresh turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Tresh.
Tresh wants to get up but he can't break Thunderclap's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thunderclap had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Tresh is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Thunderclap Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Tresh's back instead.
Thunderclap is trying to control but Tresh is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Thunderclap looking to control but Tresh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tresh is trying to escape the mount but Thunderclap keeps good control and instead manages to take Tresh's back.

Thunderclap is looking for the choke from the back position but Tresh is controlling his hands well.
Tresh is trying to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Thunderclap working for a choke but Tresh is defending well.

Thunderclap is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Thunderclap working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Tresh defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Thunderclap is looking for the choke from the back position but Tresh is controlling his hands well.

Thunderclap tightening his grip on Tresh, looking for the choke.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Thunderclap looking for the choke but no joy.
Tresh has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

That's four 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.
Tank Thunderclap overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Thunderclap is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Thunderclap looking for the choke from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Niko Tresh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tank Thunderclap's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Tresh lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tresh throws a series of punches but Thunderclap avoids them all with ease.

Thunderclap closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Thunderclap lands in his opponent's guard.
Thunderclap trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tresh keeping moving, preventing Thunderclap from controlling successfully.

Thunderclap drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tresh looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tresh looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tresh!
Thunderclap manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tresh is staying active underneath Thunderclap, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunderclap tries to pass to full mount but Tresh defends it.
Thunderclap is looking to stall here but Tresh recovers full guard.
Thunderclap trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tresh manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Tresh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thunderclap pulls Tresh in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Thunderclap is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thunderclap is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Thunderclap has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tresh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thunderclap is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunderclap looking for a sweep. Not yet Thunderclap, not yet.
Tresh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tresh preventing the sweep.

That's four 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.

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

Thunderclap gets a takedown into half guard.
Thunderclap tries to pass to full mount but Tresh defends it.
Thunderclap is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Thunderclap goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Tresh is on top in guard.
Thunderclap looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tresh is one step ahead there.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tank Thunderclap.
I think Thunderclap 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

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