PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John The Tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ghani Ogle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for John The Tank has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

The Tank
vs
Ogle

178 cm
18
179 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

183 cm
18
179 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John The Tank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ghani Ogle!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Tank blocks a jab.
The Tank misses with a kick to the body.
Ogle circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Tank with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ogle counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like John The Tank has been cut.
Ogle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ogle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Tank fails with the takedown.
The Tank tries to clinch up but Ogle circles away and keeps his distance.
Ogle throws a body punch but The Tank moves out of range.
Ogle swings and misses with a shot to the body
and The Tank counters with a three punch combo that has Ogle backing up. Ogle nods at The Tank to acknowledge the strikes.
The Tank tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ogle swivels and escapes.
Ogle let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John The Tank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ogle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from The Tank.
Ogle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Tank was well out of range. Poor timing from Ogle.
Ogle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Tank.
Ogle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ogle is on the wrong end of a nice combination from The Tank.
Ghani Ogle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ogle swats away the attempt to clinch by The Tank.
The Tank goes for a double leg but Ogle avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ogle continues to drive forward.
Ogle cracks The Tank with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ogle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Tank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ogle.
The Tank has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ogle takes a swing at The Tank's ribcage but misses.
The Tank dodges the punch combination from Ogle.
Ghani Ogle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ogle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Tank manages to avoid it.
Ogle misses the shot to the body.
The Tank shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ogle defends it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Ogle misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by The Tank!
Ogle misses with a series of wild punches.
Ogle throws out a loose jab but The Tank uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Tank attempts a counter takedown but Ogle avoids it well and moves away.
Ogle misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Tank is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ogle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Good work by Ogle as he checks the leg kick.
The Tank shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ogle but Ogle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The Tank wants to clinch but Ogle slips to the side
and Ogle counters with a left to the body.
The Tank slips under a jab.
The Tank is looking for a counter combo.
Ogle swings for the body but The Tank moves out of range.
Ogle clobbers The Tank with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Tank shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ogle as he avoids it easily.
The Tank looks to score with a jab to the body but Ogle is just out of range.
The Tank shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ogle sprawls well. Ogle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. The Tank gets slowly back to his feet.
Ogle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Ogle misses.
Ogle is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down The Tank rather than just go for the knockout.
Ogle throws a body shot but no joy.
Ogle looks to score with a jab to the body but The Tank is just out of range.
The Tank shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ogle sprawls well. Ogle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. The Tank gets slowly back to his feet.
Ogle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Ogle misses the target.
The Tank seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A punch lands to the side of The Tank 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ogle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Tank was well out of range. Poor timing from Ogle.
Ogle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Tank moves away.
Ogle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Tank changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ogle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ogle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Ogle does no damage.
The Tank seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The Tank tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ogle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten The Tank somewhat.
Ogle unleashes a big counter combination but The Tank bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ogle swings and misses with a shot to the body
and The Tank counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ogle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The Tank takes one to the side of the head.
Ogle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghani Ogle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John The Tank's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

The Tank motions for Ogle to come forward. The Tank throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The Tank tries for a takedown but Ogle circles away easily
and Ogle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Tank throws a wild body kick that Ogle sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Ogle does it's job there.

The Tank is rocked!
The Tank looks for the body kick but Ogle saw that one coming.
Oh The Tank is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Tank tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ogle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ogle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Tank moves away.
The Tank seems to have got his legs back now.
Ghani Ogle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Tank doesn't manage to clinch there - Ogle circles away.
The Tank keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Tank swinging wildly here.
Ogle throws out a counter right but The Tank avoids it with no problem.
The Tank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ogle.
Ogle misses the shot to the body.

Oooooh!!! Ogle has knocked The Tank down with a huge combo! Ogle steps away and waves a wobbly The Tank back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Tank tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ogle in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ogle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Tank was well out of range. Poor timing from Ogle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ogle. The Tank does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Tank tries to clinch but Ogle is having none of it.

The Tank rushes Ogle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ogle leaning against his opponent.
The Tank jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ogle walks away with a smile on his face. The Tank gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The Tank closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ogle circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John The Tank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ogle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ogle misses the shot to the body.
The Tank tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ogle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Tank takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ogle thuds a left hand into The Tank's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Tank is looking to clinch but Ogle is avoiding it.
Ogle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Tank was well out of range. Poor timing from Ogle.
The Tank fails with a takedown attempt.
Ogle misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ogle. The Tank does a little dance to reset his feet.
John The Tank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ogle looks to throw the jab but The Tank is out of range.
The Tank keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Tank takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ogle misses with a wild body shot.
Ogle throws a right and a left that The Tank avoids nicely.
Ogle looks to score with a jab to the body but The Tank is just out of range.
Ogle swings for the body but The Tank moves out of range.
Ogle takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ogle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Tank staying out of range there.
Ogle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ogle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Ogle was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ogle throws a body punch but The Tank moves out of range.
The Tank looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ogle lands the left hand.
Ogle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ogle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ogle just misses with a punch to the body.
The Tank shoots in but no luck this time.
Ogle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Tank was well out of range. Poor timing from Ogle.
Ogle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Tank was well out of range. Poor timing from Ogle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Tank takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The Tank keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Tank darts in trying to clinch
and Ogle counters with a right hand to the body.
The Tank tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ogle swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Tank tries to clinch up but Ogle circles away and keeps his distance.
Ogle looks to score with a jab to the body but The Tank is just out of range.
Ogle misses the shot to the body.
Ogle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ogle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Tank.
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!
Ogle throws a combination that misses
and The Tank counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for The Tank. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The Tank's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ogle under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghani Ogle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John The Tank's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Ogle scores with a hook to the body. The Tank takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ogle throws the left hand but The Tank avoids the punch easily.
The Tank gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ogle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ogle misses with a body shot.
Ogle misses the shot to the body.
Ogle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Tank.
Ogle misses with a body shot.
Ogle throws a hook but The Tank avoids it easily.
The Tank fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ogle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Tank shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ogle but Ogle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ogle loads up on a big right hand but The Tank slips the punch.
The Tank goes for a double leg but Ogle avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ogle continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John The Tank. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ogle stuffs the takedown.
Ogle throws a right hand that The Tank ducks under and follows up with a left that The Tank also avoids with ease.
A big left from Ogle misses.
The fighters circling - Ogle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Tank is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ogle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ogle. The Tank does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ogle misses with a double jab.
Ogle swings for the body but The Tank moves out of range.
The Tank looks for a takedown but Ogle sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ogle! But no joy.
Ogle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Tank fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ogle, as that shot connected.
Ogle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Tank circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ogle throws a body punch but The Tank moves out of range.
The Tank wants to clinch.
The Tank ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ogle misses with a body shot
and The Tank counters with a body kick.
Ogle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Tank moves away.
Ogle throws a body punch but The Tank moves out of range.
The Tank appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ogle uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before The Tank has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Tank shoots in for a double leg but Ogle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ogle appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The Tank tries to clinch there but Ogle circles away.
The Tank slips a straight right by Ogle.
The Tank has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ogle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ogle throws a body punch but The Tank moves out of range.
The Tank shoots in looking for a takedown. Ogle tries to sprawl out of it but The Tank keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ogle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ogle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ogle throws a shot to the body.

Ogle feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends The Tank sprawling to the canvas! The Tank rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ogle finish him?!
Ogle throws a series of punches but The Tank avoids them all with ease.
The Tank avoids the body shot from Ogle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ogle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Ogle tries to get set, The Tank tries to push him back and clinch up but Ogle manages to avoid the attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Tank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ogle.
Ogle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Tank.
Ogle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ogle throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Ogle. Those never looked like landing.
The Tank shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ogle as he avoids it easily.
The Tank scores with a decent looking hook.
Ogle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Tank tries to counter with a takedown but Ogle is quick to defend against it.
The Tank tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ogle defends well and The Tank ends up having to push Ogle into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A nice side step and Ogle releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ogle misses with a double jab.
The Tank is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ghani Ogle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ogle 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 26:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ghani Ogle!
Ghani Ogle seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.