PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Bravo (ranked 1189 p4p, 138 weight class) and Dek Tanningfield (ranked 2837 p4p, 296 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Bravo
vs
Tanningfield

193 cm
28
240 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

179 cm
26
275 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dek Tanningfield!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanningfield changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bravo tries to avoid it but Tanningfield manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bravo to the ground. Bravo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tanningfield misses with an uppercut. Bravo saw that one coming.
Tanningfield avoids the body shot from Bravo.
Tanningfield shoots for a double leg takedown but Bravo sprawls well. He's pushed Tanningfield's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tanningfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bravo.

Tanningfield shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tanningfield prevents Bravo from improving his position.
Bravo is holding on to half guard well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tanningfield throws a strike but Bravo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tanningfield is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanningfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Bravo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bravo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bravo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tanningfield.
Tanningfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bravo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bravo controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bravo is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bravo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tanningfield swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tanningfield looking to control.
Bravo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bravo won't allow Tanningfield to sweep him here.
Bravo is stalling in the full guard.
Bravo throwing strikes but missing.
Tanningfield can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bravo controls the pace.
Bravo wants to control from the top but Tanningfield keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bravo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo wants to control from the top but Tanningfield keeps moving.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bravo slips under a jab from Tanningfield.
A big left from Bravo misses.
Tanningfield shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bravo defends it nicely.
John Bravo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dek Tanningfield.
Nice sprawl there from Bravo as Tanningfield shoots in.
Bravo is looking to counter punch.
Tanningfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bravo.
Bravo misses with a wild body shot.
Tanningfield shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bravo as he avoids it easily.
Tanningfield avoids the body shot from Bravo.

Tanningfield gets tackled into the cage by Bravo. Bravo maintains the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bravo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tanningfield tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tanningfield tries for a takedown but Bravo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bravo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tanningfield.
A swing and a miss from Bravo.
Tanningfield drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bravo defends it well.
Tanningfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bravo throws a big shot that misses.
Bravo misses with a hook.
Bravo throws a looping overhand right but Tanningfield ducks down to avoid it.
Tanningfield feints the counter takedown.
Bravo swings for the body but Tanningfield moves out of range.
Tanningfield keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bravo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tanningfield takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Dek Tanningfield has been cut.
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!
Tanningfield darts in looking for a takedown but Bravo gets double underhooks and turns Tanningfield into the cage.
Tanningfield fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Bravo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dek Tanningfield's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bravo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tanningfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Bravo.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bravo here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Tanningfield shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bravo as he jumps to the side.
Tanningfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bravo.
Tanningfield feints the counter takedown.
Dek Tanningfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bravo throws a jab but it's blocked by Tanningfield.
Tanningfield drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bravo defends it well.
Bravo misses with a lunging right hand

and Tanningfield counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bravo!
John Bravo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bravo is not content to let Tanningfield control the position.
Bravo can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bravo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tanningfield can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanningfield looks to land a strike but Bravo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Tanningfield postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bravo controlling the position.
Bravo keeping full guard, as Tanningfield tries to pass.
Bravo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Tanningfield pulls Bravo in close to prevent any damage.
Tanningfield keeping moving, preventing Bravo from controlling successfully.
Bravo is really struggling to control Tanningfield but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bravo 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanningfield avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bravo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bravo distracts Tanningfield with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tanningfield wants to sweep here but Bravo controlling him for the moment.
Bravo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bravo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tanningfield has control of Bravo's left arm, preventing Bravo from doing any damage.
Tanningfield bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bravo's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanningfield wants to control from the top but Bravo keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tanningfield accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tanningfield looking to pass the guard.
Tanningfield throws an elbow that misses. Bravo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tanningfield's guard. Nice move by Bravo!

Bravo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bravo throws a big right hand that misses.
Bravo lands a couple of digs.
We've been informed that Tanningfield has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bravo is working Tanningfield over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tanningfield avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bravo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bravo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bravo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tanningfield swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravo wants to control from the top but Tanningfield keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bravo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bravo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bravo stands up over Tanningfield, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bravo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tanningfield looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bravo trying to control but Tanningfield is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tanningfield preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bravo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tanningfield will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Bravo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dek Tanningfield's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Tanningfield fails with a takedown attempt.
Bravo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bravo swings for the body but Tanningfield moves out of range.
Tanningfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bravo.
Tanningfield tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tanningfield tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bravo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tanningfield somewhat.
Tanningfield slips under a jab from Bravo.

Tanningfield looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanningfield missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bravo controlling the position for now.
Bravo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bravo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo keeping moving, preventing Tanningfield from controlling successfully.
Bravo seems keen to control Tanningfield's posture.
Tanningfield stopping the sweep attempt from Bravo.
Tanningfield postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tanningfield missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bravo 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tanningfield is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bravo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tanningfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Bravo.
Nice takedown defense from Bravo. No joy for Tanningfield on that attempt.
John Bravo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dek Tanningfield.
Tanningfield slips a jab from Bravo.
Bravo misses with a straight right.
Tanningfield swings for the body but Bravo moves out of range.
Bravo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

Tanningfield shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bravo's guard.
Tanningfield throwing strikes but missing.
Tanningfield throwing strikes but missing.
Bravo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tanningfield's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo controlling from the top position.
Bravo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bravo is working Tanningfield over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tanningfield controls Bravo momentarily but Bravo frees himself.
Bravo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tanningfield preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bravo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bravo working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bravo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bravo won't allow Tanningfield to sweep him here.
Bravo trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanningfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bravo with a nice head shot there.

That has opened up Dek Tanningfield's cut even more.
Bravo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bravo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tanningfield works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bravo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bravo won't allow Tanningfield to sweep him here.
Tanningfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bravo with a nice head shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bravo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tanningfield's head.
Bravo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tanningfield's head.

Tanningfield is rocked!

The cut above Dek Tanningfield's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bravo postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Tanningfield covers up, he's hurt! Bravo keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Bravo and the ref steps in to end the fight! Bravo can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Bravo!
A relieved looking John Bravo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.