PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dwight Schrute (ranked 2688 p4p, 3483 weight class) and Balink Tarlah (ranked 326 p4p, 419 weight class). Dwight Schrute could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Balink Tarlah's chin.

Schrute
vs
Tarlah

183 cm
32
183
15 - 11 - 1

179 cm
40
180
23 - 19 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

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 15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dwight Schrute!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Balink Tarlah!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarlah dips to his left and cracks Schrute with an uppercut!

It looks like Dwight Schrute has been cut.
Tarlah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Schrute takes one on the button.
Schrute swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tarlah.
Tarlah thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Schrute misses.
Tarlah throws out a counter right but Schrute avoids it with no problem.
Balink Tarlah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Schrute gets tackled into the cage by Tarlah. Tarlah maintains the clinch.
Tarlah tries to work over Schrute's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schrute jumps guard but Tarlah turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tarlah is looking for a takedown.
Tarlah looking for a takedown.

Schrute is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tarlah is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Schrute to the mat. Schrute regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schrute is pulling down on Tarlah's head to control his posture.
Schrute utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schrute is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tarlah stopping the sweep attempt from Schrute.
Tarlah wants to control from the top but Schrute keeps moving.
Tarlah throws an elbow that misses. Schrute uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tarlah's guard. Nice move by Schrute!

Tarlah can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schrute controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tarlah has his hands on Schrute's head, controlling the position.
Tarlah keeping moving, preventing Schrute from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah is pulling down on Schrute's head to control his posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Schrute connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tarlah. Tarlah circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Schrute scores with a jab.
Schrute throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tarlah sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Tarlah forces Schrute back against the cage and clinches.
Schrute is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Schrute lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tarlah is trying to drag Schrute to the mat but Schrute just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dwight Schrute has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balink Tarlah.
Tarlah is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Schrute pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schrute gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tarlah.
Schrute prevents a takedown attempt there.
Schrute jumps guard but Tarlah stands there with Schrute around his waist. Schrute gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Schrute prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tarlah letting Schrute take a breather here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarlah drops down looking for an ankle pick but Schrute pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dwight Schrute will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dwight Schrute's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Tarlah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schrute.
Tarlah throws a jab but it's blocked by Schrute.
Tarlah lands with a cross.
Schrute throws a hook to the side of Tarlah's head but Tarlah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schrute keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tarlah.
A big right from Tarlah misses.
Tarlah throws a looping overhand right but Schrute ducks down to avoid it.
Schrute steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tarlah.
Tarlah throws a lazy right hand but Schrute sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tarlah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schrute sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tarlah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schrute.
A jab from Tarlah misses.
Tarlah is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Schrute throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tarlah thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tarlah throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Schrute on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good exchange - Schrute coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schrute slips a straight right by Tarlah.
Schrute takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Schrute looks up at the clock. Bad move! Tarlah lands a right hand from hell, dropping Schrute. Tarlah pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balink Tarlah!
Our winner, Balink Tarlah, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.