PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derwent Bolt (ranked 1403 p4p, 1304 weight class) and Tank Tribute (ranked 179 p4p, 169 weight class). Tribute has chosen tank abbot tribute as his entrance music. Tank Tribute has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bolt
vs
Tribute

181 cm
34
210
16 - 13 - 0

184 cm
36
204
26 - 17 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

FUClothing
30th Century Beer Store

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derwent Bolt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tank Tribute!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Tribute. No joy for Bolt on that attempt.
Tribute looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tribute throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Bolt counters by moving into the clinch.
Tribute digs a right hand into Bolt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bolt's gas tank.
Tribute slowing the pace effectively.
Tribute tries a body shot but Bolt blocks it.
Bolt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tribute pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bolt takes a swing at Tribute's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Tribute as he connects with a hook.
Tribute swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tribute bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bolt's head.

Bolt decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tribute is trying to stand back up but Bolt is controlling him
Bolt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tribute knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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!
Bolt seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tribute keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Tribute felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bolt trying to pass the guard but Tribute defending well.

Bolt is looking for submissions but instead, Tribute has regained full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Bolt's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bolt has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bolt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bolt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tribute works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bolt controls from within his opponent's guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tribute has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tribute there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tribute looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bolt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tribute. Tribute obviously looking to wear him down.

Bolt shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolt wants to control but Tribute is keeping him busy.
Bolt trying to mount his opponent but Tribute defends it.
Bolt trying to control from half guard but Tribute is working away.
Tribute wants to get back to full guard.
Bolt wants to take a breather but Tribute is having none of it.
Bolt is really struggling to control Tribute but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bolt is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bolt controlling the pace for now.
Tribute is squirming around, avoiding Bolt's attempts to control the action.
Bolt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bolt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tribute is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tribute is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Derwent Bolt will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Tribute moves out of range as Bolt strikes.
Bolt looks to land a combination but Tribute avoids it well.
Bolt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tribute can do to turn this around?
Bolt misses with a jab to the body
and Tribute counters with a nice leg kick.
Bolt shoots in and drives through. Tribute sprawls well.
It seemed like Tribute was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tribute tries to clinch but Bolt is having none of it.
Tribute tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bolt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tribute tries to move into range but Bolt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

It looks like Tank Tribute has been cut.
Bolt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tribute.
Tribute closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bolt staying out of range there.
Bolt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tribute throws a jab when Bolt was well out of range.
Bolt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bolt with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Tribute.

Bolt closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tribute quickly recovers to half guard.
Bolt is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Bolt looking for a submission but Tribute manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Bolt trying to control the position from guard on top but Tribute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tribute 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolt trying to control the position from guard on top but Tribute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tribute not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bolt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bolt slips nicely into half guard.
Tribute won't allow Bolt to pass to mount.
Bolt trying to control the action but Tribute is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolt is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bolt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bolt throwing strikes here but Tribute is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bolt looking to control but Tribute is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tribute is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bolt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bolt is trying to control here but Tribute has managed to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolt tries to pass to full mount but Tribute defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolt looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tribute tries to roll over but Bolt keeps him under control.
Bolt is pressing down on Tribute's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tribute is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Bolt is looking for a kimura but Tribute is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bolt to get the leverage.
Bolt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Bolt is looking for a kimura but Tribute is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bolt to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derwent Bolt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tank Tribute's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Tribute steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolt.
Bolt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big right from Bolt misses.
Bolt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tribute closes the distance but Bolt moves to the side
and Bolt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bolt walks into a stiff left hand from Tribute.
Bolt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tribute swivels and escapes.
Tribute swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tribute takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice body punch from Bolt.
Bolt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tribute counters with a big right hand! Oh Bolt is in trouble here! Tribute follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tank Tribute!
After winning the bout, Tank Tribute thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.