PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brick Tamlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The RocknRolla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). RocknRolla has chosen Led Zeppelin / Stairway To Heaven as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tamlin
vs
RocknRolla

190 cm
26
270 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

202 cm
19
270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brick Tamlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, The RocknRolla!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
RocknRolla fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tamlin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
RocknRolla jabs at Tamlin's body.
RocknRolla changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
RocknRolla misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tamlin.
RocknRolla misses the shot to the body.
RocknRolla lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tamlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
RocknRolla lands a leg kick that knocks Tamlin off balance momentarily.
RocknRolla tries to clinch up.
RocknRolla tries to score with a low kick but Tamlin moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
RocknRolla buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tamlin shoots in looking for a takedown. RocknRolla tries to sprawl out of it but Tamlin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. RocknRolla manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tamlin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tamlin checks a leg kick nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
RocknRolla works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

It looks like Brick Tamlin has been cut.

Tamlin gets a double leg takedown into RocknRolla's guard.
Tamlin throws a big elbow that misses.
Tamlin wants to pass the guard but RocknRolla is keeping the position.
Tamlin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tamlin throws a big elbow that misses.
Tamlin throwing strikes but missing.
Tamlin works over RocknRolla with some ground and pound from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamlin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tamlin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The RocknRolla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

RocknRolla closes the distance and clinches.
RocknRolla is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tamlin has RocknRolla pressed against the cage, preventing RocknRolla from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
RocknRolla gets underhooks to prevent Tamlin's takedown attempt.

RocknRolla breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
RocknRolla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tamlin moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
RocknRolla misses with a wild body shot.
Tamlin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
RocknRolla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
RocknRolla tried to score with a low kick but Tamlin checks it.
RocknRolla scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
RocknRolla looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
RocknRolla lands a slapping body shot.
RocknRolla jabs Tamlin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
RocknRolla uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tamlin has time to react.
RocknRolla tries to clinch up.
Tamlin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from RocknRolla.
RocknRolla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamlin slips a straight right by RocknRolla.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from RocknRolla, right into the meat.
Tamlin dives in for a single leg takedown but RocknRolla sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brick Tamlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!

RocknRolla pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
RocknRolla swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
RocknRolla misses with a low kick as Tamlin jumps back.
RocknRolla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tamlin moves away.
RocknRolla jabbing away but nothing is landing.
RocknRolla turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
RocknRolla misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tamlin.
RocknRolla throws a jab but it's blocked by Tamlin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The RocknRolla dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brick Tamlin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

RocknRolla connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
RocknRolla connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tamlin momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by RocknRolla. That's going to slow Tamlin down.
RocknRolla tries to clinch up but Tamlin circles away and keeps his distance.
RocknRolla feints and then cracks Tamlin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tamlin down.
Tamlin misses with a straight right.
RocknRolla throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tamlin.
RocknRolla lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
RocknRolla fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
RocknRolla's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tamlin under the eye.
Tamlin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
RocknRolla lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
RocknRolla scores with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
RocknRolla thuds his right hand into Tamlin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Tamlin feints and as RocknRolla raises his hands in defense, Tamlin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tamlin content to stall in guard here.
Tamlin is fighting to break RocknRolla's control of his arms but RocknRolla is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tamlin throwing strikes from guard but RocknRolla blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
RocknRolla keeping moving, preventing Tamlin from controlling successfully.
Tamlin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tamlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. RocknRolla swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The RocknRolla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
RocknRolla feints and then cracks Tamlin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tamlin down.
Tamlin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
RocknRolla throws a jab but it's blocked by Tamlin.
RocknRolla fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tamlin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for RocknRolla.
RocknRolla attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
RocknRolla misses with a low kick.
RocknRolla throws a nice inside leg kick.
RocknRolla throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
RocknRolla bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tamlin's head.
RocknRolla is looking to clinch.
Tamlin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before RocknRolla can pounce on him.
Tamlin goes for a double leg but RocknRolla avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as RocknRolla continues to drive forward.

RocknRolla pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tamlin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Brick Tamlin's cut is getting worse.
RocknRolla has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
RocknRolla cracks Tamlin with an open hand slap.
A nice inside leg kick there by RocknRolla. That's going to slow Tamlin down.
RocknRolla works Tamlin's body with a nice hook.
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!
RocknRolla lands a slapping body shot.
RocknRolla fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
RocknRolla takes a swing at Tamlin's ribcage but misses.
Tamlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but RocknRolla moves away.
RocknRolla digs a good hook to Tamlin's body.
RocknRolla thumps Tamlin with a low kick.
RocknRolla throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
RocknRolla lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The RocknRolla showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brick Tamlin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

RocknRolla changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
RocknRolla misses the shot to the body.
Tamlin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tamlin there as he acknowledges the shot.
RocknRolla is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by RocknRolla.
Tamlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
RocknRolla thows a left - swing and a miss!
RocknRolla tries to bum rush Tamlin with a series of wild strikes but Tamlin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
RocknRolla connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
RocknRolla scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tamlin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from RocknRolla.
Tamlin misses with an uppercut. RocknRolla saw that one coming.
RocknRolla lunges at Tamlin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tamlin's hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
RocknRolla scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
RocknRolla scores with a jab. Tamlin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Brick Tamlin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
RocknRolla connects with an inside leg kick.
RocknRolla throws a shot to the body.
RocknRolla connects with an inside leg kick.
The RocknRolla seems to be getting the better of the standup.
RocknRolla ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tamlin shoots in but no luck this time.
RocknRolla lands a right hook to the body.
RocknRolla throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
RocknRolla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tamlin manages to avoid it.

Tamlin gets tackled into the cage by RocknRolla. RocknRolla maintains the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

RocknRolla breaks from the clinch.
RocknRolla fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tamlin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Tamlin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
RocknRolla throws an overhand right that lands on Tamlin's shoulder, as Tamlin tries to avoid the shot.
RocknRolla is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tamlin rather than just go for the knockout.
RocknRolla misses with a low kick as Tamlin jumps back.
RocknRolla misses with a leg kick.
RocknRolla has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tamlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
RocknRolla thumps Tamlin with a low kick.
RocknRolla chopping away at his opponent's legs.
RocknRolla finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
RocknRolla moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
RocknRolla misses with a shot to the body

and Tamlin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tamlin throwing strikes but missing.
Tamlin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tamlin postures up and lands a big shot to RocknRolla's brow.
Tamlin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tamlin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if RocknRolla can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamlin is stalling in the full guard.
Tamlin trying to control but RocknRolla is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tamlin stopping the sweep attempt from RocknRolla.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
RocknRolla lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tamlin at a distance.
Tamlin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from RocknRolla finds it's way round the side to connect with Tamlin's head.
Tamlin avoids the body shot from RocknRolla.
RocknRolla walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tamlin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The RocknRolla really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brick Tamlin's cut.
That's time! Tamlin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

No luck for Tamlin with that takedown attempt.
Tamlin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from RocknRolla.
RocknRolla feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tamlin's calf.
RocknRolla misses with a body shot.
RocknRolla lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tamlin 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.
Nice uppercut there from RocknRolla.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
RocknRolla wants to clinch up but Tamlin keeps it at a distance.
RocknRolla lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from RocknRolla.
RocknRolla connects with a high kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
RocknRolla with a body punch. A glancing blow.
RocknRolla cracks Tamlin with a good jab.
RocknRolla wants to slow Tamlin down by chopping away at his legs.
Tamlin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tamlin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice inside leg kick there by RocknRolla. That's going to slow Tamlin down.
Tamlin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
RocknRolla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tamlin manages to avoid it.
RocknRolla tries a low kick but Tamlin avoids it.
RocknRolla swings for the body but Tamlin moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
RocknRolla throws a head kick that Tamlin semi-blocks.
RocknRolla throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
RocknRolla will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
RocknRolla throws a body punch but Tamlin moves out of range.
RocknRolla connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Jeez, Brick Tamlin's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
RocknRolla digs a good body shot into Tamlin's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
RocknRolla throws a poor cross that misses

and Tamlin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tamlin preventing the sweep.
Tamlin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tamlin passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
RocknRolla holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Tamlin works his foot free and advances to mount.
Tamlin throwing strikes here but RocknRolla is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Tamlin there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Tamlin controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamlin wants to control the pace but RocknRolla is squirming around nicely.
Tamlin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Tamlin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tamlin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. RocknRolla looks a forlorn figure.
Tamlin thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
RocknRolla is looking to improve his position but Tamlin isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The RocknRolla dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Brick Tamlin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

RocknRolla looks to score with a jab to the body but Tamlin is just out of range.
RocknRolla lands the left hand.
Tamlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but RocknRolla manages to avoid it.
RocknRolla throws a body shot but no joy.
Good work by Tamlin as he checks the leg kick.
RocknRolla throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tamlin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamlin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
RocknRolla throws a front kick aimed at Tamlin's knee but Tamlin avoids it well.
A bone on bone clash there as Tamlin blocks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by RocknRolla. Beautiful body shot.
RocknRolla lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
RocknRolla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tamlin moves away.
RocknRolla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tamlin was well out of range. Poor timing from RocknRolla.
RocknRolla throws a looping overhand right but Tamlin ducks down to avoid it.
Tamlin moves out of range as RocknRolla strikes.
RocknRolla throws a hook but Tamlin blocks it.
RocknRolla lands an overhand right.
RocknRolla lands a leg kick that knocks Tamlin off balance momentarily.
RocknRolla fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tamlin.
Tamlin scores with a sloppy right hand. RocknRolla should have avoided that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
RocknRolla scores with a leg kick.
RocknRolla thumps Tamlin with a low kick.
A lazy left from RocknRolla finds it's target.
Tamlin looks to score with a jab to the body but RocknRolla is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
RocknRolla throws a big shot that misses.
Tamlin keeps the fight on the outside.

RocknRolla gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Tamlin wants the takedown. RocknRolla is fighting it off but Tamlin persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in RocknRolla's guard against the cage.
Tamlin looking to sit in guard and control but RocknRolla gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Tamlin is trying to control the position but RocknRolla postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
RocknRolla throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tamlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Tamlin, not yet.
Tamlin has a closed guard, preventing RocknRolla from standing up.
Tamlin 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.
Tamlin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tamlin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in RocknRolla's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tamlin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tamlin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tamlin trying to control but RocknRolla is working from the bottom.
Tamlin throws a big elbow that misses.
RocknRolla keeping moving, preventing Tamlin from controlling successfully.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brick Tamlin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tamlin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The RocknRolla is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
RocknRolla attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
The RocknRolla comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got RocknRolla 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 45:50
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The RocknRolla!
After the fight, The RocknRolla was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.