PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toby Tamptino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodent Scotch Tape (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Tamptino
vs
Scotch Tape

195 cm
20
275 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

197 cm
24
271 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Syndicate Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Toby Tamptino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodent Scotch Tape!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scotch Tape moves in looking to clinch but Tamptino pushes him off.

Scotch Tape clinches up against the ropes.
Scotch Tape pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Scotch Tape has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tamptino is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Scotch Tape lands a knee to the head.
Tamptino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tamptino tries to break the clinch but Scotch Tape is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scotch Tape tries for a takedown but Tamptino manages to get underhooks.
Tamptino wants to break free but Scotch Tape has control.
Scotch Tape misses with a knee strike.
Scotch Tape tries to land knees in the clinch but Tamptino avoids the damage to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Scotch Tape obliges.
Scotch Tape lands a knee to the head.
Scotch Tape dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Scotch Tape lands a nice knee to the body.
Scotch Tape lands a knee to the head.
Scotch Tape keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tamptino's efforts to push away.
Tamptino looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tamptino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Scotch Tape is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Scotch Tape tries a knee to the head but Tamptino blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Scotch Tape.
Scotch Tape tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tamptino avoids it.

Scotch Tape is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Tamptino can't fight it off and eventually Scotch Tape manages to take the fight to the floor. Tamptino looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Scotch Tape thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Scotch Tape 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 Scotch Tape, into his guard.
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!

Tamptino avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Scotch Tape had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tamptino defends it easily.
Scotch Tape tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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.

Scotch Tape is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Scotch Tape looking for a guillotine here but Tamptino defends easily.
Scotch Tape is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Scotch Tape has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tamptino can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodent Scotch Tape dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Tamptino throws a hook but Scotch Tape blocks it.
Tamptino misses with a wild body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Tamptino swings for the body but Scotch Tape moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scotch Tape fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tamptino avoids it really well and circles away.
Tamptino defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Scotch Tape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Scotch Tape.
Scotch Tape throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tamptino on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Scotch Tape. Scotch Tape obviously looking to wear him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tamptino. Scotch Tape does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Scotch Tape darts in and clinches Tamptino up against the ropes.
Tamptino takes a knee to the side of the body.
Scotch Tape throws a knee to the head but misses.
Scotch Tape connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tamptino's face.

Scotch Tape gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tamptino regains guard.
Scotch Tape advances to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Scotch Tape is looking for a kimura but Tamptino is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Scotch Tape to get the leverage.

Scotch Tape is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tamptino is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scotch Tape works his way into full mount!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Scotch Tape working for a submission but Tamptino is keeping him at bay.
Tamptino has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.

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.

Scotch Tape goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Tamptino escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Scotch Tape wants to get back to full guard.
Scotch Tape moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodent Scotch Tape showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Scotch Tape walks into a stiff left hand from Tamptino.
Tamptino swings for the body but Scotch Tape moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tamptino. Scotch Tape does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scotch Tape moves out of range as Tamptino strikes.
Scotch Tape is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tamptino sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Scotch Tape dives in and grabs Tamptino's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tamptino pushes down on Scotch Tape's head and hops out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scotch Tape keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scotch Tape fails with a takedown attempt.
Toby Tamptino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodent Scotch Tape.

Scotch Tape drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tamptino manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Scotch Tape has Tamptino in his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scotch Tape tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Tamptino stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tamptino throws a body punch but Scotch Tape moves out of range.
Scotch Tape uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tamptino.
Tamptino is looking to wear down Scotch Tape with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Scotch Tape.
Toby Tamptino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamptino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scotch Tape was well out of range. Poor timing from Tamptino.
Tamptino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scotch Tape.
Scotch Tape shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tamptino defends it nicely.
Tamptino misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tamptino misses the shot to the body.
Tamptino throws a right and a left that both miss.

Scotch Tape feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Toby Tamptino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodent Scotch Tape is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Scotch Tape is pushing down on Tamptino's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tamptino is fighting to maintain full guard but Scotch Tape has managed to sneak the leg through.
Scotch Tape perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Scotch Tape wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tamptino keeps working.
Scotch Tape stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rodent Scotch Tape.
I've got Scotch Tape 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodent Scotch Tape!