PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Gillie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and dan the tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). the tank has chosen ready to fight as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ben Gillie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gillie
vs
the tank

203 cm
24
230 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

176 cm
21
240 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Gillie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, dan the tank!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gillie misses with the combination.
the tank avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Gillie does no damage.
A punch combination from Gillie misses.

the tank bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gillie is trying to buck the tank off.
the tank wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gillie keeps working.
Gillie tries to improve position but can't.
the tank working the ground and pound but Gillie is defending the strikes.

the tank stands up.

the tank drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
the tank wants to control but Gillie is keeping him busy.
the tank working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gillie is trying to improve his position.
the tank in side control, throwing shots but Gillie defends.
the tank has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gillie wants to control but the tank postures up.

the tank stands up and beckons Gillie to his feet.
Gillie fails with the takedown

and the tank counters with a single leg into guard. Gillie didn't expect that.
the tank postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gillie has momentary wrist control but the tank slips an elbow through the middle.
the tank scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
the tank postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
the tank won't allow Gillie to get back to his feet.
Gillie is breathing heavily.
the tank trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
the tank lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
the tank working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
the tank postures up in Gillie's guard and throws a big left but Gillie blocks it.
Gillie is trying to control the position but the tank postures up.
Gillie wants to stand up but the tank is controlling him.
the tank tries to free his leg and advance position but Gillie is retaining full guard.
Gillie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
the tank stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gillie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
the tank in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

the tank scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
the tank thows a huge punch but Gillie dodges it nicely.
Gillie wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
the tank lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gillie is trying to stand.
the tank missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
the tank thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gillie's head.
the tank is keen to just control but Gillie is a slippery customer.
the tank is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gillie gets back to half guard.
Gillie is staying active underneath the tank, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gillie wants to get back to his feet.
the tank throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gillie tries to roll over but the tank keeps him under control.
the tank wants to pass the guard but Gillie is defending well.
Gillie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
the tank prevents Gillie from standing back up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

the tank drives through with a takedown into guard.

the tank gets to his feet. Gillie looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gillie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gillie misses with the combination.

the tank clinches with his opponent.
Gillie is trying to break free.

the tank is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gillie can't fight it off and eventually the tank manages to take the fight to the floor. Gillie looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
the tank throwing strikes but missing.
Gillie wants to stand and escape but the tank is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
the tank pushing down on Gillie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gillie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but the tank scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gillie is refusing to be controlled, as the tank sits in half guard.
Gillie is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

dan the tank dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Gillie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and the tank counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by the tank.
the tank is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gillie pulls him back up using the underhooks.
the tank changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gillie fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gillie stalks the tank and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into the tank's face. the tank staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like dan the tank has been cut.
Ben Gillie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gillie doesn't succeed with the takedown

and the tank counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gillie won't be happy with that.
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!
Gillie is looking to work his way out of this bad position but the tank is controlling him well.
Gillie parries the strikes from the tank easily there. the tank is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gillie to escape.
Gillie is pushing the tank's head away, looking to escape. the tank manages to hold on to the position though.
the tank is putting a hurting on Gillie here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gillie is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gillie is looking to regain half guard here but the tank keeps moving and retains side control.

the tank tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gillie avoids any damage from the ground and pound of the tank.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gillie throws a nice looking combination but the tank bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Excellent takedown into side control there by the tank.

the tank stands up and beckons Gillie to his feet.

the tank darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gillie is trying to stand.
the tank lands with a punch from half guard.
the tank scoring with strikes to the body and head.
the tank thows a huge punch but Gillie dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
the tank thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gillie blocking the ground and pound attempt from the tank.

Gillie has one foot on the tank's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by the tank or perhaps it was just good defense by Gillie which made him look bad.
Ben Gillie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of dan the tank.
the tank shoots in but no luck this time.
Gillie misses with a series of wild punches.

the tank shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Gillie is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Gillie is squirming around, avoiding the tank's attempts to control the action.
Gillie tries to buck the tank off but he can't manage it.
Gillie trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
the tank landing strikes from the mount and Gillie is in trouble!
the tank cracks Gillie with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gillie avoids a series of strikes thrown by the tank.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the tank throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Gillie tries to lock up and control but the tank gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gillie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
the tank bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gillie's guard.
the tank postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Gillie is working an open guard so the tank takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

the tank scores a takedown into full mount!
Gillie is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
the tank landing strikes from the mount.
the tank won't let Gillie get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Gillie working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
the tank lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gillie hang on?
Gillie is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
the tank lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
the tank pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Gillie is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
the tank landing strikes, looking to finish!
the tank landing punches.
Gillie tries to hold on but the tank pushes him away.

the tank jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gillie manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gillie is trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gillie wants to get back to his feet but the tank drags him back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

dan the tank showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on dan the tank's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

the tank shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. the tank showed some decent athleticism there.
the tank is trying to control the action in half guard but Gillie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
the tank prevents Gillie from standing back up.
the tank tries to pass to full mount but Gillie defends it.

Gillie manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Gillie gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
the tank prevents Gillie from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
the tank thows a big elbow that misses.
the tank wants to pass the guard but Gillie is keeping the position.
the tank trying to control but Gillie is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
the tank stops Gillie from standing up.
the tank trying to control the position from guard on top but Gillie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gillie has control of the tank's left arm, preventing the tank from doing any damage.
Gillie keeping full guard, as the tank tries to pass.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gillie throws a nice looking combination but the tank bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

the tank drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gillie is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
the tank working the ground and pound from side control.
Gillie holding on.

the tank thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

the tank tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no the tank has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

the tank is trying to get an arm triangle but Gillie is defending well.
Gillie is pushing the tank's head away, looking to escape. the tank manages to hold on to the position though.

the tank tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no the tank has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gillie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but the tank wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gillie is not content to let the tank control the position.
You can see the frustration on Gillie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

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

and the tank counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by the tank.
Gillie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gillie keeping full guard, as the tank tries to pass.
the tank throwing strikes from guard but Gillie blocks nicely.
Gillie wants to stand but the tank is controlling the position.
the tank stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gillie swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
the tank throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gillie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in the tank's guard.
the tank wants to sweep but no luck.

Gillie decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gillie throws a combination that misses

and the tank counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by the tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
the tank trying to control but Gillie is working from the bottom.
Gillie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
the tank throwing strikes from guard but Gillie blocks nicely.

Gillie pushes the tank off and gets back to his feet.
Gillie lands with a hook. the tank tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ben Gillie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
dan the tank is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

the tank closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - the tank lands in his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
dan the tank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got the tank winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... dan the tank!