PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between dan the tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pasha Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). the tank's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, ready to fight. dan the tank could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pasha Volkov's chin.

the tank
vs
Volkov

176 cm
25
240 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

191 cm
24
255 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 8 - 8 - 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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pasha Volkov!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

the tank looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
the tank stands and throws Volkov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
the tank cracks Volkov with a big right hand but Volkov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Volkov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

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 in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Volkov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
the tank working over Volkov with some ground and pound. Volkov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov tries to get to full guard but the tank has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from the tank there.
Volkov tries to roll over but the tank keeps him under control.
Volkov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but the tank scores with a couple of nice shots.
the tank throwing shots but Volkov is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
the tank keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
the tank scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Volkov is trying to maintain the position but the tank is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. the tank lands a nice short elbow.
the tank seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
the tank throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Volkov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with the tank. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
the tank is looking to take a break and control but Volkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. the tank lands a nice short elbow.
Volkov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkov wants to control but the tank is keeping busy.
Nice strikes from the tank there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. the tank lands a nice short elbow.
Volkov pushes the tank off looking to stand but the tank dives back in and keeps control.
Volkov looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov is trying to get back to full guard.
Volkov is trying to stand up here but the tank is controlling him well.
the tank winds up and cracks Volkov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Volkov has hold of the tank's hands but the tank slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
the tank drops an elbow to the side of Volkov's head.

Volkov is rocked!
Volkov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Volkov is still in real trouble! Can the tank finish him?
the tank seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
the tank takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
the tank looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
the tank lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Volkov quite badly. Volkov pulls the tank in close trying to recover. the tank postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Volkov on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Volkov doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). dan the tank!