PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Big Tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brodie OBrien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). OBrien is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: A Warrior's Call by Volbeat. Big Tank could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brodie OBrien's chin.

Tank
vs
OBrien

150 cm
18
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

168 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Tank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brodie OBrien!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tank gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and OBrien counters with a series of strikes. Tank will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tank misses with a takedown

so OBrien counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

OBrien got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tank has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, OBrien has managed to get both his arms back between Tank's legs - danger averted.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Tank is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
OBrien postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

OBrien avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Tank looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
OBrien slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OBrien avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
OBrien controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Tank looking for a guillotine here but OBrien defends easily.
Tank is breathing heavily.

Tank is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
OBrien sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OBrien is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
OBrien stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tank swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tank can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as OBrien controls the pace.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Tank is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
OBrien postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
OBrien content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OBrien stays in close to Tank's body and controls the position.
OBrien's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
OBrien trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

OBrien decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tank, up you get!
OBrien displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

OBrien has Tank up against the cage in a clinch.
Tank is trying to push OBrien away but OBrien has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
OBrien scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OBrien dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

OBrien escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OBrien tries to bum rush Tank with a series of wild strikes but Tank uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
OBrien moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
OBrien works over Tank's head and body with a nice combination.
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!
OBrien throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A nice combination there by OBrien.
A nice combination there by OBrien.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right-left combo lands from OBrien.
OBrien lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice takedown defense from OBrien. No joy for Tank on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

OBrien clinches with his opponent.
Tank fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tank jumps guard but OBrien stands there with Tank around his waist. Tank gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tank wants to get back to striking at distance but OBrien won't allow it.
OBrien lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tank is working for takedown but OBrien is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Tank. That's going to take a lot out of him.

OBrien manages to break the clinch.

Tank gets caught flat footed, as OBrien shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Tank is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. OBrien is aware though and is defending well.

OBrien stands up and waves to Tank to follow him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OBrien scores with a head kick. Tank tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OBrien lands with a cross.
OBrien lands with a nice combination. Tank backs away looking to recover.

Tank is rocked!
Tank avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oh Tank is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
OBrien throws a right hand that Tank ducks under and follows up with a left that Tank also avoids with ease.
Tank shoots and misses
and OBrien counters with a one-two to the body.
OBrien misses with a two punch combination.

OBrien pushes Tank up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from OBrien.

OBrien breaks the clinch.
No joy there for OBrien, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tank takes a head kick and keeps coming.

OBrien shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Well, if OBrien is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

OBrien is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tank has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tank wants to get back to full guard.

OBrien is working for a kimura but Tank is defending it quite comfortably.

OBrien is trying to work for a kimura but Tank is defending well.
OBrien 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.

OBrien is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tank defends it well.
OBrien is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

OBrien is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tank is just riding it out for now. OBrien eventually gives up the hold.
OBrien works his way into full mount!
Brodie OBrien has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

OBrien has hold of Tank's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tank manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
OBrien lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tank taking shots to the head.
OBrien lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
OBrien is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tank can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
OBrien really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tank. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
OBrien lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tank is bucking up trying to escape but OBrien cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tank is working to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Tank that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
OBrien lands a big elbow.
Tank in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Tank is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tank in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
BOOM! OBrien connects with a massive shot to the dome!
OBrien fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
OBrien is landing with some decent strikes but Tank is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
OBrien is landing with some decent strikes but Tank is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
OBrien landing strikes from the mount and Tank is in trouble!
OBrien connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
OBrien lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Tank takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
OBrien sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
OBrien landing shots from mount.
Tank is trying to reverse the position but instead OBrien has taken his back - oops!
Tank might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
OBrien really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Tank.
Tank rolls, trying to escape but OBrien keeps control of the position.
Tank is trapped and OBrien is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Tank seems to have got his legs back now.
OBrien controlling the position well here. Tank rolled but OBrien kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
OBrien punches Tank on the ear.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tank tries to roll but OBrien sticks to his back.

OBrien has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Tank is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
OBrien is riding his opponent, not letting Tank buck him off.

OBrien working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Tank rolls, trying to escape but OBrien keeps control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tank is working hard here to advance position.
Tank tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tank manages to regain half guard. Good work.
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. OBrien connects with a nice short shot to Tank's temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tank wants to improve his position but OBrien is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brodie OBrien showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Tank shoots and misses
and OBrien counters with a nice uppercut.
Tank misses with a takedown attempt
and OBrien counters with a series of strikes. Tank will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tank shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and OBrien counters with a three punch combo that has Tank backing up. Tank nods at OBrien to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Tank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OBrien lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for 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.
Tank tries for a takedown but OBrien circles away easily
and OBrien counters with a flying knee. Nice.

OBrien gets a clinch.

OBrien's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
OBrien goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
OBrien scores with a hook to the body. Tank takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tank doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting OBrien counter with a right hand.
OBrien throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tank takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

OBrien pushes Tank up against the cage in a clinch.
OBrien avoiding damage as Tank throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on OBrien's face as he tries to break the clinch.
OBrien is looking to break free of the clinch but Tank has double underhooks.
OBrien tries to circle away but Tank has him pinned against the cage.

Tank's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tank misses with a takedown
and OBrien counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tank with a poor takedown
and OBrien counters with a left and a right that stings Tank.
OBrien scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
OBrien moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

OBrien looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
OBrien must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Tank escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. OBrien gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Tank is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and OBrien defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OBrien landing some decent shots from guard.
OBrien wants to get up but he can't break Tank's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Tank has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but OBrien can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Tank looking for a guillotine here but OBrien defends easily.
OBrien scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tank is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and OBrien defends well.
OBrien connects with a couple of short punches.
Brodie OBrien is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Tank is working an open guard so OBrien takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

OBrien gets a clinch.
OBrien is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
OBrien is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Big Tank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

OBrien breaks the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Big Tank showed his dominance in that final round.
Well OBrien has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brodie OBrien!
Post fight, an emotional Brodie OBrien said 'Thanks to my family for all the support and sacrifices they have made'.