PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Blackburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan the tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying the tank's choice of entrance music: ready to fight. On his way into the cage it seems that Terry Blackburn has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Terry Blackburn seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Blackburn
vs
the tank

190 cm
19
265 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

176 cm
27
240 lbs
12 - 11 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Terry Blackburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan the tank!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
the tank looks for a takedown but Blackburn sprawls well.
the tank misses with a takedown attempt
and Blackburn counters with a three punch combo that has the tank backing up. the tank nods at Blackburn to acknowledge the strikes.
Blackburn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Terry Blackburn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan the tank.
Blackburn tries to bum rush the tank with a series of wild strikes but the tank uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blackburn throws a low kick but the tank moves out of range easily.

the tank changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Blackburn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
the tank misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Blackburn is not content to let the tank control the position.
Blackburn is looking for a sweep.
the tank scores with a couple of short elbows.
the tank misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
the tank working the ground and pound but Blackburn is defending the strikes.
Blackburn regains half guard, as the tank was trying to land strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackburn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from the tank.
Blackburn is breathing heavily.
the tank tries to pass the half guard into mount. Blackburn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
the tank wants to control but Blackburn is keeping him busy.
the tank thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blackburn's head.
the tank tries to pass to full mount but Blackburn defends it.
the tank looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blackburn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
the tank working over Blackburn with some ground and pound. Blackburn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn is looking for a sweep. the tank is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
the tank frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
the tank lands a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, the tank cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
the tank connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
the tank with good strikes from the mount here!
Blackburn wants to hold on but the tank pushes him away.
the tank has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blackburn takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
the tank lands a nice shot to the head.
the tank looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by the tank.
the tank dominating with strikes here.
the tank putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
the tank controlling his opponent.
the tank working away from the top, dropping strikes.
the tank raining down hammerfists from mount.
the tank punishing his opponent with strikes.
the tank scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
the tank landing shots from mount.
the tank has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Blackburn's face.
the tank thowing shots but they're missing.
Blackburn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Blackburn is in a horrible position here. the tank smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Poor strikes thrown by the tank there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
the tank scoring with strikes but Blackburn is staying in there.
Blackburn is in a horrible position here. the tank smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan the tank dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

the tank shoots in for a double leg but Blackburn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
the tank drops his hands momentarily and Blackburn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
the tank shoots for a double leg takedown but Blackburn sprawls well. He's pushed the tank's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Blackburn misses with a wild combination.
the tank slips a jab and a cross from Blackburn.
Blackburn looks to score with a jab to the body but the tank is just out of range.
the tank showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blackburn.
Blackburn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
the tank shoots in looking for a takedown but Blackburn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing the tank's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Terry Blackburn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan the tank.
the tank closes the distance and clinches up with Blackburn, looking for a takedown. the tank pushes Blackburn against the cage but Blackburn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Blackburn fails to land with a series of punches.
Blackburn wants to slow the tank down by chopping away at his legs.
Terry Blackburn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blackburn tries to bum rush the tank with a series of wild strikes but the tank uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
the tank looks for a takedown but Blackburn sprawls well.
the tank fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackburn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Blackburn misses with a series of wild punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Blackburn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blackburn wants it to stay on the feet.
Blackburn throws a one two combo.
Blackburn misses with a kick to the body.
the tank takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blackburn throws a combination. the tank tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
the tank avoids a kick to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from the tank is defended easily by Blackburn.
the tank changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blackburn tries to avoid it but the tank manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blackburn to the ground. Blackburn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Blackburn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. the tank eats them both and turns towards Blackburn to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Blackburn misses with the combination.
the tank keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Blackburn throws a leg kick

and the tank counters with a shoot takedown. Blackburn fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
the tank in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
the tank is working Blackburn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Blackburn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blackburn throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
the tank throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
the tank is looking to work some ground and pound but Blackburn has wrist control.
Blackburn keeping full guard, as the tank tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the tank sitting in guard, not really doing much.
the tank postures up in Blackburn's guard and throws a big left but Blackburn blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as the tank accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
the tank working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blackburn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Blackburn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from the tank.
the tank is pushing down on Blackburn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Blackburn is fighting to maintain full guard but the tank has managed to sneak the leg through.

the tank is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn tries to roll over but the tank keeps him under control.
the tank thows a huge punch but Blackburn dodges it nicely.
Blackburn blocking the ground and pound attempt from the tank.
Blackburn is trying to stand back up but the tank is controlling him
the tank working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
the tank not landing any meaningful shots this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
the tank looks to land a strike but Blackburn avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
the tank with a flurry of punches that miss.
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 fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Nice uppercut there from Blackburn.
the tank shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blackburn misses with the combination.
Blackburn lands with a straight right. the tank didn't see that one coming.
Terry Blackburn is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Blackburn misses the target.
Blackburn is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
the tank moves out of range as Blackburn strikes.
Blackburn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from the tank.
the tank slips a jab and a cross from Blackburn.
Blackburn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by the tank.
the tank shoots in for a double leg but Blackburn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Terry Blackburn 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 for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blackburn tries to score with a low kick but the tank moves his leg out of the way.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
the tank showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blackburn.
Blackburn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blackburn throws a right and a left that the tank avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackburn throws a nice looking combination but the tank bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blackburn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and the tank counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
the tank is looking to work some ground and pound but Blackburn has wrist control.
the tank throwing strikes from guard but Blackburn blocks nicely.
the tank trying to control but Blackburn is working from the bottom.
the tank thows a big elbow that misses.
the tank in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blackburn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
the tank missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
the tank throwing strikes from guard but Blackburn blocks nicely.
the tank in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackburn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
the tank content to stall in guard here.
Blackburn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
the tank chips away with some ground and pound.
the tank trying to control but Blackburn is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

the tank postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Blackburn is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of the tank, into his guard.
Blackburn is looking to work some ground and pound but the tank has wrist control.
the tank pulls Blackburn in close to prevent any damage.
the tank not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

the tank is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blackburn is aware though and is defending well.
Dan the tank has got the better of the ground game so far.
the tank has Blackburn pulled in close to control his posture.
Blackburn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for the tank on the ground.
Blackburn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blackburn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blackburn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
the tank looking for a sweep. Not yet the tank, not yet.

the tank has his foot on Blackburn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blackburn works his way back into a safe position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackburn tries to free his leg and advance position but the tank is retaining full guard.

the tank escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blackburn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
the tank keeping full guard, as Blackburn tries to pass.
the tank managing to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
the tank is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Terry Blackburn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
the tank is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Dan the tank!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Dan the tank!
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Dan the tank!

Dan the tank wins by unanimous decision!