PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Darren Tellkins (ranked 20744 p4p, 12885 weight class) and Australian RooMan (ranked 647 p4p, 671 weight class). Tellkins comes to the ring accompanied by Stunna 4 Vegas - Punch me in Pt 4. This should be a great matchup!

Tellkins
vs
RooMan

178 cm
34
170
33 - 18 - 1

185 cm
32
170
8 - 3 - 1

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class boxer
Good gas tank

KOMBAT KLOTHING

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Darren Tellkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Australian RooMan!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
RooMan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tellkins throws out the jab.
RooMan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and RooMan duly obliges.
Tellkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Tellkins misses the shot to the body.
RooMan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tellkins.
Tellkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and RooMan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
RooMan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from RooMan does it's job there.
Tellkins ducks under a wild hook from RooMan.
Tellkins misses with a straight left.
Tellkins swings for the body but RooMan moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from RooMan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tellkins has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ramirez Dojo Of Excellence in the buildup to the fight.
RooMan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tellkins manages to avoid it.
Tellkins takes a swing at RooMan's ribcage but misses.
Darren Tellkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tellkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but RooMan manages to avoid it.
Tellkins throws a predictable looking body shot
and RooMan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tellkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract RooMan.
RooMan throws a series of punches but Tellkins moves out of range.
Tellkins misses with a double jab
and RooMan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
RooMan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's one minute gone in the round.
RooMan with the inside leg kick.
RooMan throws a leg kick but Tellkins checks it.
Tellkins takes a swing at RooMan's ribcage but misses.
RooMan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tellkins scores with a decent looking hook.
RooMan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
RooMan throws a series of punches but Tellkins avoids them all with ease.
RooMan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tellkins.
RooMan slips under a jab.
RooMan moves out of range of the strikes.
Tellkins throws a low kick, looking for RooMan's leg but RooMan calmly moves out of range.
RooMan lands with a straight right. Tellkins didn't see that one coming.
RooMan connects with a right hand. Tellkins shakes it off.
Tellkins is looking to wear down RooMan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
RooMan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tellkins.
RooMan tries to bum rush Tellkins with a series of wild strikes but Tellkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tellkins is really struggling to find his range with his punches. RooMan's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Some wild striking there from Tellkins.
RooMan throws a series of punches but Tellkins moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as RooMan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tellkins doesn't seem phased though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tellkins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping RooMan at a distance.
A jab from RooMan finds it's way through Tellkins's defenses.
RooMan looks to land a combination. Tellkins sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
RooMan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tellkins.
RooMan looks to land a combination. Tellkins sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Tellkins is rocked!
Tellkins takes a swing at RooMan's ribcage but misses.
Oh Tellkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tellkins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of RooMan's head.
Tellkins seems to have got his legs back now.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tellkins!
A combination from Tellkins does no damage.
RooMan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jab from RooMan.
RooMan slips a jab from Tellkins.
Tellkins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and RooMan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
RooMan misses with a wild body shot.
Tellkins scores with a body shot.
RooMan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tellkins lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tellkins ducks under a wild hook from RooMan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tellkins misses the shot to the body.
Tellkins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tellkins takes a swing at RooMan's ribcage but misses.
RooMan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tellkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but RooMan manages to avoid it.
RooMan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tellkins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tellkins misses with a hook. RooMan ducked under it nicely.
RooMan is working the combinations to good effect here.
Tellkins looks to land a right hand but RooMan moved out of range.
Tellkins misses the jab.
Tellkins digs a good hook to RooMan's body.
RooMan misses with a looping left.
Tellkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Tellkins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by RooMan.
RooMan connects with a nice looking jab.
RooMan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tellkins had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
RooMan thuds a left hand into Tellkins's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
RooMan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tellkins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
RooMan throws a body punch but Tellkins moves out of range.
Tellkins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tellkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but RooMan was well out of range. Poor timing from Tellkins.
Nice defenses there by RooMan.
RooMan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tellkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but RooMan manages to avoid it.
RooMan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tellkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Tellkins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tellkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
RooMan cracks Tellkins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
RooMan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tellkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from RooMan.
RooMan scores with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tellkins scores with a jab. RooMan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jab, jab by Tellkins - just one landing.
Tellkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Tellkins tests RooMan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Australian RooMan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Good shot there by Tellkins.
Tellkins throws a big shot that misses.
RooMan misses with the combination.
A jab from RooMan finds it's way through Tellkins's defenses.
Tellkins feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits RooMans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
RooMan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
RooMan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tellkins.
RooMan throws a combination that misses
and Tellkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tellkins throws a right and a left that RooMan avoids nicely.
RooMan scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
RooMan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tellkins under the eye.
RooMan dips to his left and cracks Tellkins with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tellkins misses with an uppercut. RooMan saw that one coming.
Tellkins staying out of range there.
And Tellkins counters with a quick kick to the body but RooMan blocks it.
Australian RooMan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tellkins misses with an uppercut.
RooMan takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. RooMan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
RooMan cracks Tellkins with an open hand slap.
RooMan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from RooMan.
Tellkins misses with a double jab
and RooMan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
RooMan just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Tellkins misses the target.
Tellkins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
RooMan moves forwards but Tellkins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tellkins lands with an uppercut that bounces RooMan off the ropes and back into range.
Tellkins throws a body punch but RooMan moves out of range.
RooMan avoids the body shot from Tellkins.
Tellkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tellkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but RooMan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
RooMan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tellkins.
This has been an exciting period of action!
RooMan throws a hook to the side of Tellkins's head but Tellkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
RooMan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tellkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
RooMan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tellkins was well out of range. Poor timing from RooMan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tellkins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tellkins throws a looping overhand right but RooMan ducks down to avoid it.
RooMan lands a jab to the head.
Tellkins lands with a cross.
RooMan blocks a head kick by Tellkins.
RooMan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tellkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but RooMan moves away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tellkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
RooMan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tellkins throwing a counter right hand but RooMan manages to avoid it.
Tellkins lands a head shot.
Tellkins tries to move into range but RooMan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tellkins misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from RooMan. Those never looked like landing.
RooMan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tellkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Australian RooMan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tellkins misses the shot to the body.
Tellkins throws the left hand but RooMan avoids the punch easily.
Tellkins swings for the body but RooMan moves out of range.
Tellkins loads up on a big right hand but RooMan slips the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tellkins tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Tellkins misses.
Tellkins misses with a head kick.
RooMan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
RooMan lands a jab to the head.
RooMan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tellkins throws out the jab.
Tellkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract RooMan.
A big left from Tellkins misses.
Tellkins throws an overhand right that lands on RooMan's shoulder, as RooMan tries to avoid the shot.
RooMan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tellkins misses with an uppercut.
RooMan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
RooMan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tellkins.
RooMan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
RooMan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tellkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A combination from RooMan does no damage.
Tellkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from RooMan misses its intended target.
Tellkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract RooMan.
RooMan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tellkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from RooMan.
Tellkins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Tellkins catches RooMan right on the button with a cross.
RooMan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tellkins's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tellkins looks to land a combination but RooMan avoids it well.
RooMan slips under a jab.
RooMan scores with a hook to the body. Tellkins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tellkins cracks RooMan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Tellkins connects with a crisp jab.
RooMan tries to bum rush Tellkins with a series of wild strikes but Tellkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
RooMan with a hook.
RooMan misses with a double jab.
RooMan misses with a body shot.
Tellkins slips a straight right by RooMan.
Tellkins takes one to the chin there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tellkins misses with an uppercut. RooMan saw that one coming.
Tellkins throws a combination that misses
enabling RooMan to counter with a crisp jab.
RooMan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
RooMan's corner calls for a 1-2. RooMan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Australian RooMan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

RooMan fails to land with a series of punches.
Tellkins misses with a body shot.
RooMan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
RooMan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tellkins on the side of the head.
RooMan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tellkins throws out the jab.
RooMan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
RooMan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tellkins seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
RooMan throws a hook to the side of Tellkins's head but Tellkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tellkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tellkins connects with a body shot that sends RooMan's belly button to the back.
RooMan motions for Tellkins to come forward. RooMan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tellkins moves away from the strike by RooMan.
RooMan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by RooMan.
Tellkins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tellkins lands a body shot.
Tellkins looks to land a right hand but RooMan moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tellkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
RooMan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tellkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by RooMan.
Despite the aggression on RooMan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
RooMan throws a hook to the side of Tellkins's head but Tellkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tellkins swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tellkins lands a body shot.
RooMan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tellkins lands a jab to RooMan's midsection.
A cross from RooMan lands.
RooMan misses the body punch
letting Tellkins counter with a right hand.
Tellkins throws a right hand that misses
and RooMan counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tellkins. RooMan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tellkins looks to land a right hand but RooMan moved out of range.
Tellkins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
RooMan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tellkins.
RooMan lands a head shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tellkins.
Tellkins works RooMan's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
RooMan throws a low kick but Tellkins moves out of range easily.
Tellkins misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from RooMan! But no joy.
RooMan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and RooMan duly obliges.
Australian RooMan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Well,Tellkins is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
RooMan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
RooMan blocks a jab.
Tellkins throws a poor cross that misses
and RooMan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tellkins throws a poor cross that misses
letting RooMan counter with a right hand.
Tellkins throws a predictable looking body shot
and RooMan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
RooMan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
RooMan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and RooMan duly obliges.
RooMan loads up on a big right hand but Tellkins slips the punch.
RooMan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tellkins.
A slow jab from Tellkins misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from RooMan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tellkins misses with a wild combination.
RooMan punishes Tellkins's body with a nice straight punch.
Tellkins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent RooMan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Some wild striking there from Tellkins.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
RooMan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
RooMan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tellkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but RooMan was well out of range. Poor timing from Tellkins.
RooMan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tellkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Darren Tellkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
RooMan avoids the body shot from Tellkins.
RooMan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tellkins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tellkins misses the body punch
enabling RooMan to counter with a crisp jab.
Tellkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like RooMan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tellkins connects with a right hand. RooMan shakes it off.
Tellkins throws out a loose jab but RooMan uses good head movement to avoid it.
RooMan scores with a nice strike.
RooMan moves out of range of the strikes.
Tellkins takes a jab right on the kisser.
RooMan jabs Tellkins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tellkins misses with a right hand
and RooMan counters with a good low kick that Tellkins was not able to check.
RooMan scores with a nice right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Tellkins misses its intended target.
Tellkins swings for the body but RooMan moves out of range.
RooMan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tellkins.
Tellkins throws a lazy uppercut
enabling RooMan to counter with a crisp jab.
RooMan throws a combination. Tellkins tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tellkins throws a lazy right hand but RooMan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
RooMan lunges at Tellkins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tellkins's hand.
Tellkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but RooMan manages to avoid it.
Tellkins throws a shot from downtown. RooMan moves away and avoids it.
Tellkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tellkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
RooMan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tellkins at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tellkins throws the left hand but RooMan avoids the punch easily.
Tellkins takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tellkins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling RooMan to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice defenses there by RooMan.

And that's the end of the fight!
Australian RooMan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well RooMan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight for Australian RooMan!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Australian RooMan!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Australian RooMan!

Australian RooMan wins by unanimous decision!
Australian RooMan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Darren Tellkins was interviewed post fight and said 'i m retiring fr'.