PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Old Bucket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank The Tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Tank is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Many Men. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Bucket
vs
The Tank

205 cm
25
258 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
26
235 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Old Bucket!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank The Tank!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Tank takes a jab right on the kisser.
The Tank with a poor takedown
and Bucket counters with a stiff right hand.
The Tank tries to close the distance and clinch but Bucket swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

The Tank forces Bucket back against the cage and clinches.

The Tank has Bucket pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. The Tank pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bucket tumbling to the mat - The Tank dives into Bucket's guard.

The Tank drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and The Tank jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The Tank trying to control the position from guard on top but Bucket is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Tank lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Tank controlling from the top position.
Bucket will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Tank trying to control the position from guard on top but Bucket is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Tank pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bucket is keeping the position for now.
The Tank stands up over Bucket, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The Tank trying to control but Bucket is working from the bottom.
The Tank passes Bucket's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bucket pushes The Tank off looking to stand but The Tank dives back in and keeps control.
The Tank trying to control the pace.
Bucket knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Tank on the ground.

The Tank maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Bucket could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but The Tank has cracked it and Bucket is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by The Tank!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frank The Tank!
A less than humble Frank The Tank misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.