PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brick Tamland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tamland is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Afternoon Delight. On his way into the cage it seems that Jack Chambers has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jack Chambers seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Chambers
vs
Tamland

185 cm
38
202 lbs
18 - 15 - 1

180 cm
36
188 lbs
22 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 18 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Chambers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brick Tamland!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chambers blocks a head kick by Tamland.
A punch lands to the side of Tamland 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chambers scores with a leg kick.
Tamland throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tamland misses with a low kick.
Tamland cracks the inside of Chambers's front leg.
Chambers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chambers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tamland drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chambers defends it well.
Tamland throws a head kick that misses.
Tamland fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chambers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tamland closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chambers circles away.
Chambers misses with a straight left.
Chambers throws a leg kick that misses.
Tamland doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chambers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tamland.
Tamland throws out a powerful jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tamland.
Tamland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chambers moves away.
Tamland scores with a decent looking hook.
Chambers lands with an uppercut that bounces Tamland off the cage and back into range.
Tamland buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Tamland does it's job there.
Tamland lands a slapping body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Tamland checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tamland now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chambers gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tamland.

Tamland closes the distance and clinches.
Tamland is leaning against Chambers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tamland is looking to take this one to the mat.

Chambers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tamland takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chambers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chambers throws a head kick but Tamland moves out of range.
Chambers tried to score with a low kick but Tamland checks it.
Chambers throws a leg kick but Tamland sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tamland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chambers.
Tamland lands a high kick!
Jack Chambers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!

Tamland moves into the clinch successfully.

Tamland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chambers tries a head kick but it misses.
Chambers takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chambers tries to land a knee to the head but Tamland blocks with his arms.
Tamland is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tamland on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chambers just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tamland's brow.
Tamland managing to block the knees to the body from Chambers.
Tamland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chambers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tamland is defending well for now.

Tamland drags the fight down to the ground.
Chambers trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tamland's guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

Chambers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tamland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chambers has managed to get both his arms back between Tamland's legs - danger averted.
Chambers has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tamland is proving hard to escape from.

Tamland looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tamland is proving hard to escape from.

Tamland escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chambers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tamland has a closed guard, preventing Chambers from standing up.

Chambers gets to his feet - Tamland follows without any prompting.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chambers, as that shot connected.
Chambers blocks a low kick nicely.
Tamland checks a leg kick.
Chambers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tamland sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chambers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Tamland takes the fight into the clinch.
Tamland lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chambers blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tamland.
Chambers digs a right hand into Tamland's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tamland's gas tank.
Chambers tries to throw a body punch but Tamland avoids it by throwing Chambers back against the cage.
Tamland scores with a hook to the body.
Tamland managing to block the knees to the body from Chambers.
Chambers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chambers tries to work over Tamland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chambers putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tamland in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Tamland manages to break the clinch.
Chambers throws the kick towards the body but Tamland avoids it.
Tamland checks a leg kick nicely.
Chambers is looking to slow Tamland down with leg kicks.
Chambers tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tamland is able to avoid easily.
Tamland scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tamland misses with a straight left.
Chambers lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brick Tamland will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Tamland fails with a takedown attempt.
Chambers looks for the body kick but Tamland saw that one coming.
Chambers tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chambers. That's going to slow Tamland down.
Chambers tries a low kick but Tamland avoids it.
Tamland with the counter takedown but Chambers avoids it easily.
Chambers does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tamland takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chambers moves forwards but Tamland connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tamland wants to clinch up but Chambers keeps it at a distance.
Chambers tries to land a front kick but Tamland steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Tamland darts in and clinches Chambers up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chambers tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tamland tries a knee to the head but Chambers blocks it.

Chambers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chambers throws a body kick that misses
and Tamland counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chambers lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tamland throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamland tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chambers throws a push kick but Tamland slaps the foot to one side.
Tamland lands with a good body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tamland. That's going to slow Chambers down.
Tamland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chambers lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tamland connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tamland works Chambers's body with a nice hook.
A low kick from Chambers is predictable there
and Chambers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tamland scores with a hook to the body. Chambers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chambers throws a leg kick but Tamland checks it.
Chambers is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A lazy left from Chambers finds it's target.
Tamland steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chambers.
Tamland lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chambers motions for Tamland to come forward. Chambers throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Chambers there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamland darts in looking for a takedown but Chambers gets double underhooks and turns Tamland into the cage.
Jack Chambers is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tamland.
Jack Chambers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brick Tamland.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tamland, as that shot connected.
Tamland tries to clinch but Chambers is having none of it.
Chambers swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice shot by Chambers.

Chambers drops Tamland with a nice combination! Chambers dives into Tamland's guard, looking to finish!

Tamland is rocked!

Tamland working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chambers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chambers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tamland is still in real trouble! Can Chambers finish him?

Tamland looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chambers has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tamland is proving hard to escape from.

Tamland looking for a guillotine here but Chambers defends easily.
Tamland seems to have recovered his senses.
Chambers would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Chambers decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tamland, up you get!
Chambers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tamland lands with a slapping head kick.
Tamland ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big right from Chambers misses.
Tamland scores with a nice strike.

Tamland clinches.
Chambers being controlled against the cage.
Tamland on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Chambers.
Tamland avoiding damage as Chambers throws knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tamland obliges.
Chambers lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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!

Tamland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Chambers tenderised Tamland's leg. Tamland is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tamland tries to close the distance and clinch but Chambers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chambers misses with a low kick.
Tamland stuns Chambers with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tamland bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chambers's head.
Chambers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tamland.
Tamland looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tamland has a takedown stuffed.
A little feinted left hand from Chambers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tamland jabs at Chambers's body.
Tamland scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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 Jack Chambers will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Tamland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chambers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tamland takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chambers tries to move into range but Tamland moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tamland blocks a leg kick.
Tamland connects with a body shot that sends Chambers's belly button to the back.
Tamland has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chambers.
Tamland checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chambers throws a sloppy head kick and Tamland moves out of range easily.
Tamland on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tamland throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Chambers looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tamland blocks a leg kick.
Chambers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

Tamland changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chambers looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Tamland working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tamland tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamland throws a strike aimed at the side of Chambers's head but Chambers avoids it well.
Chambers is not content to let Tamland control the position.

Tamland goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Chambers rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tamland's guard! Nice work there by Chambers!

Tamland is looking for a triangle but Chambers pushes his legs off easily.

Chambers decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tamland, up you get!
Tamland fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tamland throws a right and a left that Chambers avoids nicely.
Tamland connects with a nice looking jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Chambers.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tamland, right into the meat.
Tamland checks a leg kick nicely.

Chambers throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Tamland stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Chambers follows into mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Chambers stands up from mount. Strange move.
Chambers throws a leg kick which misses Tamland's front leg but catches the back leg as Tamland tries to avoid it.
Chambers's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Chambers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tamland fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tamland checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jack Chambers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tamland attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chambers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chambers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chambers tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chambers delivers a nice body kick.
Tamland lands with a shot to the body.
Tamland fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jab from Tamland.
Chambers tries to land a leg kick but Tamland saw it coming and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is looking to clinch.
Chambers fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tamland just manages to avoid it.
Chambers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chambers gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tamland counters with a nice uppercut.
Tamland throws a body shot but no joy.
Tamland takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chambers misses with a kick to the body.

Tamland has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chambers tries to throw a body punch but Tamland avoids it by throwing Chambers back against the cage.
Chambers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chambers obliges.
Chambers is pressed up against the cage. Tamland has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chambers down to the mat. Chambers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chambers will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tamland looks to land a body kick but Chambers moved away.
Tamland throws a body shot but no joy.
A good leg kick by Chambers.
Chambers connects with a single shot there.
Tamland lands with a cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chambers avoids the body shot from Tamland.
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!
Chambers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tamland was well out of range. Poor timing from Chambers.
Tamland lands a high kick!
Chambers throws a body kick that misses.
Chambers tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chambers throws out a leg kick but Tamland moves out of range and Chambers only half commits.
Chambers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

Chambers gets tackled into the cage by Tamland. Tamland maintains the clinch.

Tamland jumps guard and drags Chambers to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Tamland working for a triangle but Chambers defends it easily.

Tamland is working an open guard so Chambers takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chambers keeps the fight on the outside.
Chambers throws out a leg kick but Tamland moves out of range and Chambers only half commits.
Chambers throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Chambers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chambers 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jack Chambers!
Jack Chambers made sure to mention his sponsor, KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250 in his post fight interview.