PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toby Tamptino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Jurgen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Jurgen is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Tamptino
vs
Jurgen

195 cm
19
275 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

188 cm
23
245 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

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Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Toby Tamptino!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Jurgen!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jurgen throws a jab but it's blocked by Tamptino.
Jurgen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tamptino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jurgen.
Jurgen punishes Tamptino's body with a nice straight punch.

Jurgen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tamptino keeping moving, preventing Jurgen from controlling successfully.

Jurgen drops back looking for a leg! Tamptino is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tamptino manages to kick Jurgen off! Jurgen jumps back into Tamptino's guard.
Jurgen with a nice head shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurgen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jurgen thows a big elbow that misses.
Jurgen looking to pass the guard.
Jurgen throws a big right hand that misses.
Jurgen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jurgen throwing strikes but missing.
Jurgen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jurgen wants to pass the guard but Tamptino is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jurgen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tamptino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jurgen.
Jurgen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tamptino moves out of range of the strikes.
Jurgen tries to clinch there but Tamptino circles away.
Tamptino takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jurgen thows a body shot but no joy.
Tamptino slips under a jab.
Tamptino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jurgen manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jurgen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jurgen is defended easily by Tamptino.
Jurgen misses with a two punch combination.

Jurgen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jurgen showed some decent athleticism there.
Jurgen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jurgen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jurgen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jurgen is stalling here. Tamptino is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jurgen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tamptino has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Tamptino tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Jurgen struggling a bit here.
Jurgen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tamptino off and has taken his back!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tamptino is taking damage to the body and head.

Jurgen working for a choke but Tamptino is defending well.
Jurgen throwing wild punches that miss their target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Jurgen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jurgen tries to clinch but Tamptino moves out of range.
Jurgen misses with the combination.
Jurgen misses with a double jab.
Jurgen misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Jurgen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paul Jurgen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jurgen misses with the combination.
Jurgen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Toby Tamptino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jurgen misses with a jab to the body
and Tamptino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Paul Jurgen has been cut.
Jurgen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamptino misses with a combination

so Jurgen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jurgen is breathing heavily.
Tamptino wants to stand and escape but Jurgen is having none of it.
Jurgen trying to control the position from guard on top but Tamptino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jurgen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jurgen trying to control but Tamptino is working from the bottom.
Jurgen postures up in Tamptino's guard and throws a big left but Tamptino blocks it.

Jurgen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tamptino is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jurgen, into his guard.
Jurgen is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Tamptino avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamptino stopping the sweep attempt from Jurgen.
Tamptino would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tamptino postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jurgen is trying to hold Tamptino in close to prevent damage but Tamptino has managed to pass into half guard.
Jurgen manages to get to full guard.
Jurgen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tamptino has passed into side control.
Jurgen tries to improve position but can't.
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 Toby Tamptino will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Jurgen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jurgen misses with a combination
enabling Tamptino to counter with a crisp jab.
Jurgen throws a shot from downtown. Tamptino moves away and avoids it.
Jurgen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tamptino as he avoids it easily.
Jurgen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tamptino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jurgen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tamptino as he jumps to the side.
Toby Tamptino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Jurgen.
Jurgen misses with an uppercut. Tamptino saw that one coming.
Jurgen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jurgen misses with a two punch combination.
Tamptino dodges the punch combination from Jurgen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurgen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tamptino on the side of the head.
Jurgen throws the left hand but Tamptino avoids the punch easily.
Tamptino throws a series of punches but Jurgen moves out of range.
Tamptino swings for the body but Jurgen moves out of range.
Jurgen throws a big shot that misses.

Jurgen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tamptino is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Jurgen looks up at the clock and then as Tamptino takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jurgen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jurgen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jurgen wants to control for a moment but Tamptino uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Tamptino prevents Jurgen from improving his position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jurgen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Jurgen works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jurgen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tamptino is one step ahead there.

Jurgen has an active guard here but Tamptino has managed to pass into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jurgen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jurgen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Jurgen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jurgen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tamptino has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Jurgen works to full guard.
Jurgen looking for a sweep. Not yet Jurgen, not yet.
Jurgen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Paul Jurgen just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Paul Jurgen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jurgen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tamptino as he jumps to the side.
Jurgen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tamptino swivels and escapes.
Tamptino checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jurgen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tamptino but Tamptino pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Toby Tamptino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Jurgen.
Jurgen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tamptino counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jurgen thinking.
Jurgen is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamptino lands with a straight right. Jurgen didn't see that one coming.
Jurgen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Tamptino scores with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamptino lands with a nice combination. Jurgen backs away looking to recover.
Tamptino lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from Tamptino does it's job there.
Tamptino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jurgen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tamptino counters with a series of strikes. Jurgen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tamptino lands a lovely overhand right.
A cross from Tamptino lands.
Tamptino lands with an overhand left.
Jurgen shoots and misses
and Tamptino counters with a straight right hand.
Toby Tamptino is winning the standup battle so far.
Jurgen loads up on a big right hand but Tamptino slips the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamptino misses the shot to the body.
Jurgen misses with a double jab
and Jurgen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Toby Tamptino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tamptino looks to land a body kick but Jurgen moved away.
Jurgen tries to land a leg kick but Tamptino saw it coming and moves away.
Tamptino misses with a series of wild punches.
Tamptino needs to keep his hands up - Jurgen had a free shot at his head there.
Jurgen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tamptino as he jumps to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jurgen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jurgen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Jurgen misses the target.

Jurgen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Paul Jurgen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tamptino avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jurgen.
Jurgen in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jurgen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tamptino keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jurgen misses with the ground and pound.
Jurgen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ground and pound from Jurgen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tamptino bucks up and tries to throw Jurgen off but instead Jurgen has got his back!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Even with his hooks in, Jurgen manages to miss with strikes from the back.

Tamptino is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jurgen gets his way!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toby Tamptino had his way with Paul Jurgen in that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Jurgen's cut.
That's time! Tamptino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Jurgen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tamptino's guard.
Jurgen wants to pass the guard but Tamptino is keeping the position.
Jurgen postures up in Tamptino's guard and throws a big left but Tamptino blocks it.
Jurgen trying to control the position from guard on top but Tamptino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Jurgen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tamptino keeping moving, preventing Jurgen from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurgen is looking to work some ground and pound but Tamptino has wrist control.
Tamptino preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jurgen won't allow Tamptino to get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tamptino avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tamptino throws a series of punches but Jurgen avoids them all with ease.
Jurgen fails with the takedown
and Tamptino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Jurgen misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jurgen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tamptino counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tamptino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jurgen.
Tamptino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jurgen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jurgen.
Jurgen shoots for a double leg takedown but Tamptino sprawls well. He's pushed Jurgen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Toby Tamptino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Jurgen.
Jurgen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tamptino sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jurgen somewhat.
Tamptino throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamptino stuns Jurgen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tamptino connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jurgen's hands.
Tamptino slips under a jab.
Jurgen ducks under a wild hook from Tamptino.
Tamptino stalks Jurgen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jurgen's face. Jurgen staggers backwards, shaken.
Jurgen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tamptino leaves Jurgen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tamptino lands with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Tamptino.
Tamptino misses with a looping right.
Tamptino lands a with a good body shot.
Tamptino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jurgen.
Jurgen lands a nice shot to the body.
Tamptino lands with a nice body punch.

Jurgen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tamptino pushes Jurgen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jurgen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toby Tamptino showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tamptino has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 48:47
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 46:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Toby Tamptino!
Toby Tamptino retains his heavyweight title!