PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cock Chestnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serj Tankyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chestnar comes to the ring accompanied by 'Eye of the Tiger' by Survivor. Tankyan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sugar . Cock Chestnar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Chestnar
vs
Tankyan

190 cm
23
265 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

196 cm
20
255 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cock Chestnar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Serj Tankyan!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tankyan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Chestnar forces Tankyan back against the ropes and clinches.
Chestnar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chestnar lands a hook that snaps the head of Tankyan backwards.
Tankyan is trying to break the clinch but Chestnar has him pressed against the ropes.
Tankyan wants a takedown but no success here.
Chestnar is stalling here.
Tankyan can't break the clinch.
Tankyan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chestnar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tankyan looks gassed!

Chestnar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Chestnar is trying to work for a kimura but Tankyan is defending well.
Chestnar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tankyan tries to get to full guard but Chestnar has control of the leg.
Chestnar is keen to just control but Tankyan is a slippery customer.
Chestnar is nestled in close to Tankyan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tankyan trying to hold on to Chestnar's head to control him but Chestnar postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chestnar working Tankyan over with strikes.
Chestnar looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tankyan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Chestnar is looking for a kimura here.
Chestnar lands with a punch from half guard.
Chestnar drops an elbow to the side of Tankyan's head.
Chestnar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tankyan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chestnar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tankyan has hold of Chestnar's hands but Chestnar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chestnar working Tankyan over with strikes.
Chestnar trying to control from half guard but Tankyan is working away.
Tankyan taking some punishment here, with Chestnar in his half guard.
Chestnar working the head and body with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tankyan taking some punishment here, with Chestnar in his half guard.
Chestnar is nestled in close to Tankyan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chestnar looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tankyan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chestnar drops an elbow to the side of Tankyan's head.
Chestnar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chestnar lands a nice short elbow.
Chestnar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chestnar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chestnar working Tankyan over with strikes.
Chestnar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Chestnar there.
Nice strikes from Chestnar there.
Chestnar working Tankyan over with strikes.
Tankyan is trying to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chestnar connects with a nice short shot to Tankyan's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chestnar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chestnar winds up and cracks Tankyan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tankyan has hold of Chestnar's hands but Chestnar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tankyan is looking for a sweep. Chestnar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Chestnar there.
Chestnar wants to take a breather but Tankyan is having none of it.
Tankyan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tankyan tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Chestnar has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tankyan working to try and regain half guard.
Tankyan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tankyan is in a horrible position here. Chestnar smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Chestnar with the ground and pound from mount.
Tankyan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Chestnar lands a heavy elbow.
Chestnar dominating with strikes here.
Chestnar lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
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!
Chestnar lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tankyan hang on?
Tankyan throwing hammer fists to the chest of Chestnar. What's that going to do exactly?
Chestnar landing strikes, looking to finish!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chestnar with the ground and pound from mount.
Chestnar lands a big elbow.
Chestnar working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Chestnar trying to control but Tankyan is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cock Chestnar dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Chestnar moves into the clinch.

Chestnar lands a takedown into guard.
Tankyan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cock Chestnar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tankyan has momentary wrist control but Chestnar slips an elbow through the middle.
Chestnar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tankyan's head.
Chestnar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tankyan can do to turn this around?
Chestnar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chestnar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chestnar pushing down on Tankyan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tankyan tries to roll over but Chestnar keeps him under control.
Chestnar lands with a punch from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chestnar passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tankyan!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Chestnar cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chestnar lands a big shot there that rocks Tankyan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Chestnar with shots to the head and body - Tankyan looks very uncomfortable down there.
Chestnar landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tankyan is looking to get to half guard.
Chestnar dominating with strikes here.
Chestnar lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Chestnar dominating with strikes here.
BOOM! Chestnar connects with a massive shot to the dome!
A nice elbow there by Chestnar.
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!
Chestnar is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tankyan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tankyan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Chestnar.
Tankyan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tankyan taking shots to the head.
Chestnar working the ground and pound effectively.
Tankyan is looking to get to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Chestnar.
Chestnar scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Chestnar scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Chestnar working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Chestnar blocks Tankyan's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The referee warns Tankyan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Chestnar lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tankyan taking shots to the head.
Chestnar lands a big elbow.
Chestnar lands with some strikes.
Tankyan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Chestnar working for a submission but Tankyan is keeping him at bay.
Chestnar working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Chestnar cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
A nice elbow there by Chestnar.
Chestnar fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tankyan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Tankyan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tankyan flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Tankyan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chestnar lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tankyan hang on?
Chestnar is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tankyan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Chestnar goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Tankyan is on top in guard.
Chestnar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chestnar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chestnar tries to get out of the position.
Tankyan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chestnar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chestnar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Chestnar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tankyan defends it well.
Chestnar is nestled in close to Tankyan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cock Chestnar dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Chestnar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Chestnar working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Chestnar fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Chestnar with the ground and pound from mount.
Tankyan is bucking up trying to escape but Chestnar cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tankyan working to try and regain half guard.
Chestnar with a couple of short strikes.
Chestnar working Tankyan over with strikes here.
Chestnar in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tankyan is looking to improve his position but Chestnar isn't that keen on the idea.
Chestnar is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tankyan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tankyan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chestnar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chestnar pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tankyan is in a horrible position here. Chestnar smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Chestnar landing punches.
Chestnar working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tankyan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tankyan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chestnar in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Chestnar pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Chestnar landing shots from mount.
Tankyan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chestnar working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chestnar lands a big shot there that rocks Tankyan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Chestnar postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tankyan looks a forlorn figure.
Tankyan tries to reverse the position but Chestnar maintains control.
Tankyan tries to hold on but Chestnar postures up.
Chestnar dominating with strikes here.
Chestnar landing strikes from the mount.
Chestnar raining down shots from the mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tankyan is trying to escape the mount.
Tankyan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Chestnar putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chestnar connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Chestnar is landing with some decent strikes but Tankyan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Chestnar lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tankyan is looking to get to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Chestnar.
Chestnar is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tankyan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Chestnar is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tankyan can't escape the position.
Chestnar with the ground and pound from mount.
Chestnar with the ground and pound from mount.
Chestnar with a couple of short strikes.
Tankyan is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chestnar landing strikes, looking to finish!
Chestnar lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tankyan working to try and regain half guard.
Chestnar punishing his opponent with strikes.
Tankyan is working to get back to half guard.
Chestnar has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tankyan's face.
Tankyan taking shots to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chestnar lands a big shot there that rocks Tankyan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tankyan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cock Chestnar clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tankyan misses with a takedown attempt

and Chestnar counters by moving into the clinch.
Chestnar lands with a left to the head.

Chestnar has clasped his hands together around Tankyan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Chestnar scoring with punches and elbows.
Chestnar is working Tankyan over with some ground and pound from side control.
Chestnar is working Tankyan over with some ground and pound from side control.
Chestnar grinds an elbow into Tankyan's temple.
Chestnar in side control lands a decent elbow.
Chestnar cracks Tankyan with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tankyan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chestnar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tankyan striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Chestnar is chipping away with strikes.
Chestnar working the ground and pound from side control.
Chestnar is working Tankyan over with some ground and pound from side control.
Chestnar is working Tankyan over with some ground and pound from side control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tankyan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chestnar cracks Tankyan with a big right hand but Tankyan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Chestnar scoring with punches from side control.
Chestnar scoring with punches and elbows.
Chestnar creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Chestnar lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tankyan down.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tankyan misses with a takedown attempt

and Chestnar counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tankyan is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Chestnar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cock Chestnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Serj Tankyan.
Chestnar is stalling here.

Chestnar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tankyan wants to clinch

and Chestnar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Chestnar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chestnar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chestnar lands a couple of digs.
Chestnar landing some decent shots from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tankyan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Chestnar regains half guard.
Tankyan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chestnar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tankyan is looking to work some ground and pound but Chestnar has wrist control.

Tankyan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tankyan postures up.
Chestnar wants to sweep but no luck.
Tankyan thows a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tankyan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chestnar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tankyan throwing strikes from guard but Chestnar blocks nicely.
Tankyan stopping the sweep attempt from Chestnar.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tankyan misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Chestnar does it's job there.
Chestnar shoots in for a double leg but Tankyan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tankyan throws a series of punches but Chestnar moves out of range.
A punch combination from Chestnar misses.
Chestnar falls off balance throwing a combination

and Tankyan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chestnar tries to get to full guard but Tankyan has control of the leg.
Tankyan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chestnar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tankyan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tankyan's back!
Chestnar lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Tankyan rolls, trying to escape but Chestnar keeps control of the position.

Chestnar looking to break Tankyan's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Tankyan remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Chestnar will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Chestnar working for the choke.
Tankyan is trying to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A lull in the action here.
Chestnar connects with a big shot to the side of Tankyan's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cock Chestnar had his way with Serj Tankyan in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Chestnar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chestnar misses with a combination
and Tankyan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Chestnar throws a jab when Tankyan was well out of range.
Tankyan stalks Chestnar and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chestnar's face. Chestnar staggers backwards, shaken.

Chestnar feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Chestnar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tankyan's head.
Chestnar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tankyan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tankyan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Tankyan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tankyan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Chestnar landing with the ground and pound.
Tankyan throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chestnar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tankyan pinned against the cage. Tankyan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tankyan doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Chestnar counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chestnar.
Chestnar blocks an elbow strike from Tankyan.

Chestnar has clasped his hands together around Tankyan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Chestnar in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tankyan manages to get back to half guard.
Chestnar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tankyan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tankyan is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Chestnar jumps into side control!
Chestnar scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tankyan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chestnar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chestnar scores with punches from side control.
Tankyan is looking to regain half guard here but Chestnar keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tankyan is trying to control Chestnar's posture but Chestnar avoids it.
Chestnar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tankyan keeps working.
Tankyan is trying to improve his position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tankyan with a lazy takedown attempt

and Chestnar holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Chestnar has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tankyan is trying to keep an underhook but Chestnar manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Chestnar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tankyan trying to control here.
Tankyan misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Chestnar.
Chestnar is nestled in close to Tankyan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chestnar working the head and body with strikes.

Chestnar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tankyan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tankyan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Chestnar bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Chestnar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chestnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Tankyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chestnar stands up over Tankyan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tankyan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chestnar stands up over Tankyan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tankyan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Chestnar passes into half guard.
Chestnar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cock Chestnar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chestnar is looking to take a break and control but Tankyan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tankyan wants to get back to full guard.
Chestnar is thwarting Tankyan's attempts to control the position.
Chestnar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tankyan is not content to let Chestnar control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cock Chestnar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chestnar, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:42
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:42
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:42

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cock Chestnar!
Cock Chestnar is the new heavyweight champion!