PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tatu Kamia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oldemar Murtinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kamia
vs
Murtinho

186 cm
26
199 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

193 cm
25
203 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tatu Kamia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Oldemar Murtinho!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.

Murtinho throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kamia was covering up waiting for the punch and Murtinho finishes the takedown easily into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kamia keeping moving, preventing Murtinho from controlling successfully.
Murtinho postures up.
Murtinho trying to control but Kamia is working from the bottom.
Kamia working a defensive guard here.
My spies in Clean and Green inform me that Murtinho has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kamia 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.
Murtinho trying to control but Kamia is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Oldemar Murtinho.
Murtinho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murtinho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamia.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murtinho lands a right hook to the body.

Murtinho changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kamia looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kamia is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Murtinho's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Murtinho seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kamia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kamia manages to get to full guard.
Kamia thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Kamia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murtinho defends it easily.
Murtinho passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamia regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murtinho stands and throws Kamia's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kamia tries to improve position but can't.
Murtinho wants to control but Kamia is keeping him busy.

Murtinho looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kamia sneaks back into half guard.
Murtinho is trying to control. Kamia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kamia is pressing down on Murtinho's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murtinho wants to control from the top but Kamia keeps moving.

Kamia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murtinho can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kamia wants to sweep here but Murtinho controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamia keeping moving, preventing Murtinho from controlling successfully.

Kamia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kamia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murtinho is one step ahead there.
Kamia has momentary wrist control but Murtinho slips an elbow through the middle.

Kamia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murtinho can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Kamia working for a triangle but Murtinho defends it easily.
Kamia is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamia can't keep his opponent in guard - Murtinho advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Murtinho is looking for a kimura but Kamia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Murtinho to get the leverage.
Kamia wants to get back to full guard.

Murtinho seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kamia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murtinho trying to control but Kamia is working from the bottom.

Kamia has his foot on Murtinho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murtinho works his way back into a safe position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murtinho won't allow Kamia to sweep him here.
Murtinho trying to control but Kamia is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tatu Kamia will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Murtinho shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kamia manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Murtinho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Murtinho trying to control but Kamia is working from the bottom.
Murtinho passes Kamia's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kamia tries to roll over but Murtinho keeps him under control.
Kamia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Murtinho's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Murtinho's back!

Kamia looking for the choke but no joy.
Kamia keeps control of the position as Murtinho tries to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murtinho just trying to survive but Kamia is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You can see the frustration on Murtinho's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Kamia working for a choke but Murtinho is defending well.

Kamia is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Murtinho trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Murtinho is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kamia is staying active.

Kamia is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Murtinho defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murtinho can't escape the position.

Murtinho showing good submission defense here.
Murtinho can't escape the position.

Kamia tightening his grip on Murtinho, looking for the choke.

Kamia is persistently looking for the submission but Murtinho is defending it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murtinho trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Kamia. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Murtinho turns into Kamia and is now in his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Murtinho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kamia wants to sweep here but Murtinho controlling him for the moment.
Murtinho passes Kamia's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kamia tries to get to full guard but Murtinho has control of the leg.
Kamia is trying to stand.
Kamia tries to get to full guard but Murtinho has control of the leg.
Tatu Kamia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Murtinho is taking a breather. Kamia says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Murtinho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamia keeps working.
Kamia manages to get to full guard.
Murtinho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamia is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Murtinho advances to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kamia regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kamia can't keep his opponent in guard - Murtinho advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamia tries to get to full guard but Murtinho has control of the leg.
Murtinho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamia keeps working.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murtinho is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tatu Kamia dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kamia gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Murtinho to score an easy takedown into full guard.

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

Kamia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murtinho defends well.
Murtinho looking to pass the guard.

Kamia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murtinho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murtinho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kamia being controlled here, momentarily.
Murtinho trying to control but Kamia is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamia wants to sweep but no luck.
Murtinho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamia is keeping the position for now.

Kamia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murtinho is aware though and is defending well.
Kamia keeping moving, preventing Murtinho from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Murtinho pushes down on Kamia's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kamia moves into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Kamia throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Murtinho escapes and throws Kamia's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Murtinho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamia keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamia is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Murtinho off and has taken his back!
Murtinho wants to escape the position.

Kamia tightening his grip on Murtinho, looking for the choke.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamia doesn't have the hooks in and Murtinho manages to turn into his guard.
Murtinho won't allow Kamia to sweep him here.
Murtinho is stalling in the full guard.
Kamia keeping moving, preventing Murtinho from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Murtinho wants to control from the top but Kamia keeps moving.
Murtinho showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Oldemar Murtinho was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Murtinho goes for a double leg but Kamia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kamia continues to drive forward.

Murtinho ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Murtinho no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamia slips nicely into half guard.

Murtinho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamia pulls his head out easily.
Murtinho wants to control the action here but instead Kamia manages to pass to full mount!
Kamia avoids the attempt from Murtinho to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murtinho is squirming around, avoiding Kamia's attempts to control the action.
Kamia wants to take his opponent's back but Murtinho doesn't allow it.

Kamia throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Murtinho has his hands clasped together but Kamia breaks the hold and Murtinho is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Kamia!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tatu Kamia!