PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between dan the tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kublai Konn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). the tank kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is ready to fight. Konn has chosen The Bloodhound Gang - Dirty Touch as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

the tank
vs
Konn

176 cm
23
240 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

220 cm
23
280 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

[†CoE†]Terror Trition[†CoE†]

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, dan the tank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kublai Konn!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from the tank.
the tank shoots for a takedown but Konn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
the tank shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for dan the tank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
the tank is trying hard to land a takedown here. Konn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Konn drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Konn wants to control but the tank is keeping him busy.

Konn stands up.
dan the tank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
the tank with a lazy takedown attempt

and Konn counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Konn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, the tank has managed to free his arm - good work.
Konn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but the tank does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Konn is thwarting the tank's attempts to control the position.
Konn working the head and body with strikes.
the tank is trying to maintain the position but Konn is very close to passing his half guard.
the tank is breathing heavily.
Konn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Konn is trying to work for a kimura but the tank is defending well.

Konn is working for a kimura but the tank is defending it quite comfortably.
the tank blocking the ground and pound attempt from Konn.

Konn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and the tank defends it well.
Konn is controlling the pace.
the tank wants to control but Konn is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
the tank keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
the tank might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Konn is taking a breather. the tank says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Konn decides to return to a standing position.

Konn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. the tank looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
the tank can't do much from the bottom here.
the tank is looking for a sweep.

Konn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
the tank regains half guard.

Konn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the tank trying to control but Konn postures up.
the tank gets full guard.

the tank has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Konn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
the tank working a defensive guard here.
Konn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of the tank's head.

the tank looking for subs off his back but Konn has passed one foot through into half guard.
Konn wants to pass to mount but the tank is defending the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konn uses his free foot to push down on the tank's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for the tank.

Konn looking for a guillotine from mount but the tank is having none of it.
the tank takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Konn is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Konn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Konn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Konn scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
the tank won't allow Konn to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kublai Konn dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Konn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

the tank looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kublai Konn has got the better of the ground game so far.

Konn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. the tank is aware though and is defending well.
the tank is in close to Konn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
the tank keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Konn's head.
the tank throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
the tank prevents Konn from getting back to his feet.
Konn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
the tank scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
the tank looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as the tank accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
the tank in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Konn lands with a hook. the tank tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Konn connects with a good right hand that stumbles the tank. the tank circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
the tank gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Konn counters with a stiff right hand.

Konn scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
the tank is not content to let Konn control the position.
Konn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
the tank gets back to full guard.
the tank looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Konn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Konn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Konn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Konn forces his way into half guard.
Konn is thwarting the tank's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Konn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

the tank is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Konn pulls his head out easily.
Konn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Konn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
the tank wants to control but Konn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Konn is taking a breather. the tank says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
the tank wants to improve his position but Konn is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Konn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, the tank has managed to free his arm - good work.

Konn is looking for a kimura but the tank is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Konn to get the leverage.
the tank is positioning himself well to prevent Konn advancing to mount.
the tank is trying to get back to full guard.
Konn is trying to control. the tank wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
the tank trying to hold on to Konn's head to control him but Konn postures up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
the tank moves out of range of the leg kick from Konn.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
the tank keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
the tank tries for a takedown but Konn circles away easily
and Konn counters with a nice uppercut.
the tank shoots and misses
and Konn counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for dan the tank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
the tank misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Konn to counter with a crisp jab.

Konn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Konn showed some decent athleticism there.
the tank makes his way to full guard. A much better position for the tank.

the tank working for a triangle but Konn defends it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
the tank wants to improve his position but instead Konn has moved into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kublai Konn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Konn dips to his left and cracks the tank with an uppercut!
Horrible takedown by Konn or perhaps it was just good defense by the tank which made him look bad.
the tank misses with a takedown

and Konn counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for the tank!
Konn looking to finish the tank with some ground and pound. This is bad for the tank!
the tank has given up his back. Will we see Konn going for some submissions?
Oooh a big shot gets through from Konn. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Konn keeps control of the position as the tank tries to break free.

Konn working for the choke.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
the tank tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Konn looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

the tank defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Konn.
the tank sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Konn working the head and body with strikes.
Konn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Konn wants to take a breather but the tank is having none of it.
Konn is controlling the pace.
the tank is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Konn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Konn not landing any meaningful shots this time.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
the tank has his takedown stuffed
and Konn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps the tank thinking.
dan the tank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Konn finds it's way through the tank's defenses.
the tank with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Konn to score with a decent uppercut.
the tank walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
the tank doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Konn counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for dan the tank. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

the tank is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
the tank keeping moving, preventing Konn from controlling successfully.
the tank not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
the tank wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Konn is now in half guard.

Konn is trying to work for a kimura but the tank is defending well.

Konn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
the tank is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Konn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
the tank regains full guard. Nicely done.
the tank keeping moving, preventing Konn from controlling successfully.
the tank wants to sweep but no luck.
Kublai Konn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Konn passes into half guard.
the tank is staying active underneath Konn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kublai Konn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Konn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kublai Konn!