PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zef Tanghe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lex Vanhorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vanhorn is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cult of Personality. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tanghe
vs
Vanhorn

190 cm
30
223 lbs
13 - 5 - 2

193 cm
29
265 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 13 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Zef Tanghe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lex Vanhorn!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tanghe looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tanghe throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vanhorn is trying to control the position but Tanghe postures up.
Tanghe preventing the sweep.
Tanghe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Vanhorn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tanghe throws a strike but Vanhorn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Vanhorn postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tanghe is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vanhorn, into his guard.

Vanhorn looking for a guillotine here but Tanghe defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanghe seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Vanhorn can't keep his opponent in guard - Tanghe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tanghe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vanhorn keeps working.
Vanhorn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vanhorn has a hand on Tanghe's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Tanghe takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanhorn sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tanghe is trying to control. Vanhorn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tanghe misses with a head shot. Vanhorn uses the momentum to regain guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vanhorn is on top in guard.
Vanhorn trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tanghe's guard.
Vanhorn tries to free his leg and advance position but Tanghe is retaining full guard.
Vanhorn with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanghe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vanhorn.
Vanhorn tries to free his leg and advance position but Tanghe is retaining full guard.
Tanghe manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tanghe prevents Vanhorn from getting the reversal.
Vanhorn gets back to half guard.
Vanhorn is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Vanhorn actively working from the bottom here.
Vanhorn wants to control but Tanghe is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanghe working over Vanhorn with some ground and pound. Vanhorn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vanhorn tries to roll over but Tanghe keeps him under control.
Vanhorn wants to control but Tanghe is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Vanhorn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vanhorn is refusing to be controlled, as Tanghe sits in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Vanhorn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lex Vanhorn will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Tanghe scores with a leg kick.
Vanhorn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tanghe counters with a good low kick that Vanhorn was not able to check.
Tanghe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vanhorn shoots in and drives through. Tanghe sprawls well.
Vanhorn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tanghe tries to avoid it but Vanhorn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tanghe to the ground. Tanghe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zef Tanghe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lex Vanhorn.
Vanhorn shoots in but no luck this time.
Vanhorn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tanghe.
Tanghe misses with a series of wild punches.
Tanghe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tanghe swats away the attempt to clinch by Vanhorn.
Vanhorn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tanghe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tanghe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vanhorn. Vanhorn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tanghe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanghe keeps the fight on the outside.
Zef Tanghe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanghe lands a head kick!
Vanhorn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tanghe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vanhorn is breathing heavily.
Vanhorn dives in and grabs Tanghe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tanghe pushes down on Vanhorn's head and hops out.
Vanhorn stuffs the takedown attempt from Tanghe. Tanghe gets slowly back to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tanghe.
Tanghe jabs Vanhorn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tanghe connects with a leg kick. Vanhorn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vanhorn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vanhorn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tanghe avoids it really well and circles away.
Vanhorn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tanghe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tanghe scores with a shot to the body.
Vanhorn misses with the combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Tanghe. No joy for Vanhorn on that attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanghe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vanhorn.
Tanghe lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tanghe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vanhorn under the eye.
Vanhorn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tanghe's waist but Tanghe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vanhorn off to one side.
Tanghe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tanghe.
Vanhorn takes a kick to the side of the head.
Vanhorn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tanghe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tanghe circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tanghe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vanhorn thinking.
Tanghe scores with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanghe swinging wildly here.
Vanhorn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tanghe counters with a left to the body.
Tanghe throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vanhorn's head.
Tanghe connects with a body shot.

Tanghe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vanhorn did well to prevent Tanghe getting side control.
Tanghe frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Vanhorn tries to reverse the position but Tanghe maintains control.
Tanghe controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanghe lands a nice shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanhorn avoids a series of strikes thrown by Tanghe.
Vanhorn is in a horrible position here. Tanghe smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Tanghe wants to control the pace but Vanhorn is squirming around nicely.
Vanhorn is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tanghe content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zef Tanghe dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Tanghe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vanhorn pinned against the cage. Vanhorn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vanhorn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vanhorn tries for a takedown but Tanghe circles away easily
and Vanhorn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vanhorn fails with the takedown.
Vanhorn fails to land the takedown.
Zef Tanghe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lex Vanhorn.
Vanhorn shoots in for a takedown but Tanghe shows good takedown defense.
Vanhorn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vanhorn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tanghe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vanhorn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vanhorn shoots in for a takedown but Tanghe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanhorn has his takedown stuffed
and Tanghe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tanghe connects with a leg kick. Vanhorn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lex Vanhorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanghe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

Tanghe gets a takedown into half guard.
Tanghe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vanhorn tries to roll over but Tanghe keeps him under control.
Tanghe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zef Tanghe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vanhorn is looking for a sweep. Tanghe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanghe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanghe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vanhorn tries to get to full guard but Tanghe has control of the leg.
Tanghe is pressing down on Vanhorn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vanhorn is holding on for now.
Vanhorn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vanhorn moves into full guard.
Tanghe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanghe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Tanghe drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vanhorn manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tanghe has Vanhorn in his guard.
Vanhorn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vanhorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanghe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vanhorn throws a big elbow that misses.
Vanhorn looking to pass the guard.
Vanhorn postures up in Tanghe's guard and throws a big left but Tanghe blocks it.
Tanghe keeping moving, preventing Vanhorn from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanghe lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Vanhorn!
Vanhorn can't escape the position.
Tanghe raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tanghe with the ground and pound from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanhorn is in a horrible position here. Tanghe smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vanhorn manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tanghe stops Vanhorn from getting back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zef Tanghe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tanghe has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zef Tanghe!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Zef Tanghe made sure he mentioned MMA ANIMAL, along with how happy he was to win his fight.