PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Southland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cardio Tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Southland
vs
Tank

180 cm
25
190 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin

{R.W} Four Aces Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sammy Southland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cardio Tank!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Southland stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tank.
Tank lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tank is looking to chop away at Southland's legs.
Southland on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tank. Tank obviously looking to wear him down.
Tank lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tank swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tank throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tank throws a leg kick but Southland sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tank wants to slow Southland down by chopping away at his legs.
Tank throws a leg kick but Southland sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tank does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Southland checks a low kick from Tank.
Both fighters circling a little - Tank finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Good work by Southland as he checks the leg kick.
Tank is looking to score with low kicks.

Southland throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tank was covering up waiting for the punch and Southland finishes the takedown easily into guard.
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!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tank seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Southland advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Southland working Tank over with strikes.
Tank really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Southland. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Southland missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tank wants to control but Southland is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tank blocking the ground and pound attempt from Southland.
Tank trying to hold on to Southland's head to control him but Southland postures up.
Tank wants to get back to full guard.
Southland is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Southland trying to control from half guard but Tank is working away.
Southland not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Southland there.
Tank trying to control from the bottom.
Southland missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tank is looking to improve his position.
Southland 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.
Southland looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tank with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Southland thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tank's head.
Southland thows a huge punch but Tank dodges it nicely.
Southland perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Southland's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Southland is thwarting Tank's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Southland seems content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tank is trying to get back to full guard.
Southland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tank wants to control but Southland is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Southland doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tank counters with a nice leg kick.
Tank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Southland.

Southland shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tank is trying to defend but Southland finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Southland seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tank does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tank trying to hold on to Southland's head to control him but Southland postures up.
Southland prevents Tank from improving his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tank can do anything to dispel that myth.
Southland throwing shots but Tank is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Southland winds up and cracks Tank with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Southland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tank keeps working.
Southland sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tank throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Tank is trying to control but can't.
Tank manages to get to full guard.
Tank is pulling down on Southland's head. It's preventing any offense from Southland, at least for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tank wants to sweep here but Southland controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sammy Southland will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Southland checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Southland.
Tank lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tank throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tank tries to work over Southland's front leg with a kick but Southland checks it.
Tank scoring well with a low kick there.
A telegraphed right hand from Southland misses the target.
Southland tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tank swivels and escapes.
Southland misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tank throws a leg kick that misses.
Tank pushes Southland away with a front kick.
We've been informed that Tank has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tank throws a front kick aimed at Southland's knee but Southland avoids it well.
Southland is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tank.
Tank lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cardio Tank seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Southland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Southland shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tank defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Southland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tank with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tank connects with an inside leg kick.
Southland throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tank's waist but Tank gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Southland off to one side.
Tank ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A bone on bone clash there as Southland blocks the leg kick.
Tank lands with a thumping leg kick.
Southland checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Southland looks to land a left hand but Tank moved out of range nicely.
Tank walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Southland checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tank dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Southland. That did some damage!

Southland shoots in and bounces Tank off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tank looking to hit a scissor sweep but Southland is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tank has his hands on Southland's head, controlling the position.
Tank trying to keep a closed guard but Southland is proving a slippery customer.
Tank has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Cardio Tank has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Tank fails with the takedown.
Southland thows a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tank throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cardio Tank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tank ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Southland misses with a wild body shot.

Southland throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tank tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Southland is in Tank's guard.
Tank wants to control the position but Southland says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Southland lands strikes from half guard.
Southland is keen to just control but Tank is a slippery customer.
Nice strikes from Southland there.
Southland thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tank's head.
Southland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tank keeps working.
Tank is looking to improve his position.
Southland not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tank is trying to control but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tank is not content to let Southland control the position.
Sammy Southland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Southland 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.
Southland controlling the action here.
Southland working Tank over with strikes.
Southland landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Southland landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tank is doing well to control the position and prevent Southland from advancing to side control.
Southland looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sammy Southland will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Tank finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Southland checks the leg kick.
Southland on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tank connects with a leg kick. Southland looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Southland shoots for a double leg takedown but Tank sprawls well. He's pushed Southland's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Tank.
A leg kick checked by Southland.

Tank shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tank showed some decent athleticism there.
Tank seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Southland does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Southland is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tank's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tank's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Southland is landing with strikes from the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Southland tries to keep control of the position but Tank is staying busy.
Southland controlling well, preventing Tank from escaping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Southland punishes Tank with strikes from the back mount.
Tank tries to escape the position.
Southland biding his time, looking for the opening.
Tank is covering up but some of the strikes from Southland are getting through and doing damage.
Southland is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Tank up.
Southland is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Tank wants to control his opponent's hands but Southland gets his hands free.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Southland is working the ground and pound. Can Tank escape?
Southland wants to control the position but Tank frees himself and scrambles - Southland manages to regain control in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tank wants to control but Southland postures up.
Southland gets to mount! Tank was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Southland wants to control the pace but Tank is squirming around nicely.
Southland is really struggling to control Tank but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Southland unloading with bombs!
Southland avoids the attempt from Tank to control.
Tank really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tank tries to lock up and control but Southland gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Southland looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

It looks like Cardio Tank has been cut.
Southland can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tank is looking to escape.
Southland prevents Tank from getting the reversal.
Tank is squirming around, avoiding Southland's attempts to control the action.
Southland lands a couple of good shots and Tank has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Southland looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Tank is trying to remain composed but Southland is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Southland. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Southland punishes Tank with strikes from the back mount.
Southland is working the ground and pound. Can Tank escape?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Southland has Tank flattened out and is raining down punches.

Tank is rocked!
Southland biding his time, looking for the opening.
Tank is still in real trouble! Can Southland finish him?
Tank is in bad spot here.
Tank seems to have recovered his senses.
Cardio Tank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Southland struggling to keep hold of the position.
Southland has Tank flattened out and is raining down punches.
Southland biding his time, controlling Tank.
Sammy Southland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tank just trying to survive but Southland is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Southland struggling to keep hold of the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sammy Southland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Southland, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sammy Southland!
A very excited looking Sammy Southland made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.