PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adis Tankov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guy has chosen Old Spice Guy Intro as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tankov
vs
Guy

181 cm
31
177 lbs
19 - 10 - 0

189 cm
26
186 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adis Tankov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, The Guy!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy 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.
Tankov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tankov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tankov throws a leg kick
and Guy counters with a low kick, right behind Tankov 's knee.
Tankov wants to land a leg kick but Guy is out of range.
Guy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Guy is looking to score with low kicks.
Tankov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Guy blocks a head kick by Tankov.
That kick from Tankov tenderised Guy's leg. Guy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Guy blocks the body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tankov.
Tankov misses with a leg kick.
Tankov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Guy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tankov shoots in but no luck this time.
Guy avoids a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy throws a leg kick but Tankov checks it.
Tankov misses with a head kick.
Guy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tankov checks it well.
Tankov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Guy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Guy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tankov scores with a spinning back kick!
Tankov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tankov tries to land a front kick but Guy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Guy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

It looks like Adis Tankov has been cut.
Tankov throws a sloppy head kick and Guy moves out of range easily.
Guy throws a push kick but Tankov slaps the foot to one side.
Tankov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tankov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Guy checks it well.
A leg kick checked by Guy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tankov misses with a head kick.
Tankov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guy.
An inside leg kick from Guy misses.
Tankov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tankov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good work by Guy as he checks the leg kick.
Tankov throws a leg kick but Guy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Guy lands a jab to the nose.
Tankov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Guy circles away.
Tankov swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Tankov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Guy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Guy misses with a punch to the body.
Guy takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tankov lands a damaging elbow.
Tankov misses with an elbow over the top.
Tankov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tankov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Guy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Guy throws a head punch that misses.
Guy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tankov backwards.
The referee calls for Tankov to work.
A right handed body shot lands from Guy.
Tankov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Guy misses with a punch to the body.
Tankov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Guy working aggressively here.
Guy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Guy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Guy tries a body shot but Tankov blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tankov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice left hand lands by Guy.
Tankov trying to control the position but instead, Guy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tankov into the cage.
Nice body punch from Guy - that landed with a thud.
Tankov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Guy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Guy pushes Tankov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tankov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tankov throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Guy.
Guy tries to work over Tankov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tankov blocks a body shot from Guy.
Guy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tankovs head.
Guy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tankov crunches a lovely knee into Guy's ribcage.
Guy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Adis Tankov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adis Tankov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Guy checks a low kick from Tankov.
Tankov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tankov motions for Guy to come forward. Tankov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tankov tries to clinch but Guy moves out of range.
Guy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tankov throws a body kick that misses.
Tankov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tankov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Guy checks it well.
Tankov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tankov throws a head kick that misses.
Guy swings for the body but Tankov moves out of range.
Guy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Guy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tankov.
Adis Tankov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tankov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Adis Tankov is winning the standup battle so far.
Guy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tankov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tankov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Guy on his heels. He'll look to pass Guy's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tankov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tankov passes Guy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Guy holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Tankov tries to pass to full mount but Guy defends it.
Tankov prevents Guy from improving his position.
Tankov wants to control but Guy is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Adis Tankov.
Guy swats away the attempt to clinch by Tankov.
Tankov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Guy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tankov is out of range and Guy settles back down.
Guy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tankov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Guy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horrible takedown by Tankov or perhaps it was just good defense by Guy which made him look bad.
Guy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tankov.
Guy lands a jab to Tankov's midsection.
The Guy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tankov has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adis Tankov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guy lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tankov is looking to land body kicks.
Tankov motions for Guy to come forward. Tankov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tankov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Guy tries to avoid it but Tankov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Guy to the ground. Guy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Adis Tankov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tankov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Guy checks it well.
Guy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tankov rather than just go for the knockout.
An inside leg kick from Tankov misses.
Tankov checks a leg kick nicely.
Guy throws a low kick but Tankov avoids it.
Guy throws a leg kick but Tankov moved away.
A shot to the liver by Guy. Beautiful body shot.
Guy throws a solid leg kick but Tankov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Guy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tankov throws a leg kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tankov.
Guy connects with a leg kick. Tankov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Guy avoids the head kick by Tankov.
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!
Tankov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Guy lands a glancing blow to the side of Tankov's head.
Guy tries to clinch up but Tankov circles away and keeps his distance.
Guy motions for Tankov to come forward. Guy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Guy blocks the body kick.
Tankov misses with a body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tankov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Guy can pounce on him.
Guy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tankov.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tankov, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but The Guy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Adis Tankov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Tankov tried to score with a low kick but Guy checks it.
Guy misses with a low kick.
Tankov shoots in and drives through. Guy sprawls well.
Guy stuffs the takedown attempt from Tankov. Tankov gets slowly back to his feet.
Tankov shoots in looking for a takedown but Guy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tankov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adis Tankov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tankov throws a head kick that misses.
Guy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tankov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tankov throws a low kick but Guy avoids it.
Guy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tankov.
Tankov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Guy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Guy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tankov throws a chopping leg kick but Guy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tankov throws a leg kick
and Guy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tankov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Guy if he has to take too many more of those.
Tankov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tankov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tankov misses with a leg kick
and Guy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Guy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Guy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Guy darts in and clinches Tankov up against the cage.
Guy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Guy tries to throw a body punch but Tankov avoids it by throwing Guy back against the cage.
Guy lands with a left to the head.
Guy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tankov trying to land knees to the body.
Guy lands with a right to the head.
The Guy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tankov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Guy lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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!
Guy blocks the elbow strike.
Guy tries a body shot but Tankov blocks it.
Guy avoiding damage as Tankov throws knees to the body.
Guy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tankov or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Guy.
Guy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tankov's elbow.
Guy blocks an elbow strike from Tankov.
Guy struggles to land a body shot inside as Tankov controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Guy as Tankov tries to tie him up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Guy.
Guy struggles to land a body shot inside as Tankov controls his hands.
Guy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tankov.
Guy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tankov.
A short right from Guy on the inside.
Tankov blocks a body shot from Guy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tankov tries a knee to the head but Guy blocks it.
Guy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tankovs head.
Guy misses with a punch to the body.
Guy lands with a left to the head.
Tankov lands a damaging elbow.
Guy blocks the elbow strike.
Guy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Guy blocks the elbow strike.
Guy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Guy misses with the head strike.
Guy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Guy.
Guy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Guy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Guy lands a left hand.
Tankov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Guy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy struggles to land a body shot inside as Tankov controls his hands.
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!
Guy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tankov looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Guy - that landed with a thud.
Guy scores with a hook to the body.
Guy working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Guy.
Guy lands a hook that snaps the head of Tankov backwards.
Guy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tankov backwards.
Guy lands with a left to the head.
Tankov trying to stall but Guy improves his position.
Guy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Guy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Guy can't find room to land a body shot as Tankov controls the action.
Guy tries to work over Tankov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Guy.
Guy lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
The Guy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Guy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Guy!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, The Guy made sure he mentioned Prestige Nutrition (160!), along with how happy he was to win his fight.