PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre The Tank (ranked 2850 p4p, 4306 weight class) and Antoni Josh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Tank comes to the cage accompanied by Hulk Smash. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

The Tank
vs
Josh

200 cm
25
290
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
292
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andre The Tank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antoni Josh!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Josh looks to land a combination. The Tank sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The Tank fails with the takedown
and Josh makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

The Tank scores with a takedown into Josh's guard.
The Tank trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Tank postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Josh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Tank accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Josh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The Tank preventing the sweep.

Josh scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

The Tank shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Josh is trying to control the position but The Tank postures up.
Josh has momentary wrist control but The Tank slips an elbow through the middle.
The Tank throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Tank stands up over Josh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Josh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The Tank 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.
Josh is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Josh looking to control.
The Tank preventing the sweep.
The Tank throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Josh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Josh can't keep his opponent in guard - The Tank advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The Tank missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The Tank not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Josh is trying to defend against the ground and pound but The Tank scores with a couple of nice shots.
The Tank seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Tank misses with a head shot. Josh uses the momentum to regain guard.
The Tank might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The Tank stopping the sweep attempt from Josh.
The Tank landing some decent shots from guard.
The Tank throws an elbow that misses. Josh uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in The Tank's guard. Nice move by Josh!

The Tank looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Josh controlling from the top position.
The Tank keeping full guard, as Josh tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Josh trying to control the position from guard on top but The Tank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Tank wants to stand but Josh is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The Tank keeping moving, preventing Josh from controlling successfully.
The Tank controlling the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Andre The Tank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

The Tank gets a double leg takedown into Josh's guard.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Josh has his feet on The Tank's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The Tank has his takedown stuffed
and Josh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Antoni Josh will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

The Tank shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The Tank is nestled in close to Josh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The Tank looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Josh manages to get to full guard.
The Tank throws a strike but Josh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Josh trying to control the position from guard on top but The Tank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Tank is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Josh tries to stand but The Tank is controlling from the bottom.
The Tank on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if The Tank tries to get out of the position.
Josh looking to sit in guard and control but The Tank gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

The Tank in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The Tank throws an elbow that misses. Josh uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in The Tank's guard. Nice move by Josh!

Josh prevents The Tank from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Josh wants to control from the top but The Tank keeps moving.
Josh won't allow The Tank to get back to his feet.
Josh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Josh trying to control the position from guard on top but The Tank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The Tank pushes Josh off and scrambles back to his feet.
Antoni Josh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Tank tries for a takedown but Josh circles away easily
and Josh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

The Tank forces Josh back against the cage and clinches.
Josh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Josh manages to break the clinch.

The Tank gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Tank landing a few strikes.
Josh tries to buck The Tank off but The Tank is having none of it.
The Tank cracks Josh with a big right hand but Josh just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The Tank working the head and body with strikes.
Josh is looking to reverse the position.
Josh is trying to buck The Tank off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Tank lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Josh is working to avoid the ground and pound but The Tank connects with a decent elbow.
The Tank throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The Tank working the head with strikes.
The Tank scores with punches from side control.
The Tank lands some shots froms side control.
The Tank creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The Tank working away.
The Tank landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The Tank working the head with strikes.
The Tank landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Josh on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Josh is working to avoid the ground and pound but The Tank connects with a decent elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andre The Tank dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

The Tank doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Josh counters with a left to the body.
Andre The Tank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Tank shoots and misses
and Josh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The Tank has his takedown stuffed
and Josh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre The Tank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Josh connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The Tank shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Josh counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Josh lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Tank gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Josh counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Tank ducks right into an uppercut from Josh.
The Tank tries for a takedown but Josh circles away easily
and Josh counters with a nice body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Josh bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Tank's head backwards.
The Tank misses with a combination
and Josh counters with a left to the body.
The Tank takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The Tank doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Josh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Josh is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down The Tank rather than just go for the knockout.
The Tank gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Josh.
Josh pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces The Tank back to the cage. Josh follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Josh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Tank doesn't seem bothered though.
Good standup being displayed there by Josh as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Josh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Josh scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The Tank with a poor takedown
and Josh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Josh feints a jab promting The Tank to slip. Josh then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. The Tank slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The Tank doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Josh counters with a left and a right that stings The Tank.
The Tank takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Tank tries to clinch but Josh moves away
and Josh counters with a left to the body.
Josh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Tank looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Tank takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Josh scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Josh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Tank shoots and misses
and Josh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The Tank doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Tank walks into a jab.
Josh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Tank doesn't seem bothered though.
Josh lands a really nice looking cross but The Tank seems unphased.

The Tank looking to score a takedown here. Josh is defending well but The Tank drives through and ends up in Josh's guard.

Josh has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. The Tank has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Josh misses with the head strike.

Josh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Tank tries for a takedown but Josh circles away easily
and Josh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Josh lands a glancing blow to the side of The Tank's head.
Josh has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The Tank closes the distance but Josh moves to the side
and Josh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps The Tank thinking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Tank gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Josh to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by Josh.
The Tank misses with a takedown attempt
and Josh counters with a series of strikes. The Tank will be more careful next time no doubt.
A right-left combo lands from Josh.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Josh!
Josh is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The Tank closes the distance looking to clinch
and Josh counters with a left to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The Tank manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Josh on his heels. He'll look to pass Josh's guard now, I'm sure.

Josh pushes The Tank off and scrambles back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antoni Josh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Josh has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antoni Josh!
The defeated Andre The Tank had this to say: 'RAHHHHHHHHHHHH'.