PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Karbao Kamang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serizawa Tamao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tamao has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kamang
vs
Tamao

185 cm
19
195 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

182 cm
22
184 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Karbao Kamang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Serizawa Tamao!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kamang drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tamao looks gassed!
Kamang controlling the position from side mount.
Kamang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tamao keeps working.
Tamao trying to remain calm as Kamang controls from the top position.
Kamang scoring with punches from side control.
Kamang is staying tight to Tamao's torso, preventing him from escaping.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tamao for as long as he can get away with.
Kamang creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tamao sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kamang just content to control the position.
Kamang grinds an elbow into Tamao's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Check out the look on Kamang's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kamang is looking to take a break and control but Tamao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kamang misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kamang scoring with punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamang fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kamang working the head with strikes.
A lull in the action here.
Kamang in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Karbao Kamang just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Kamang throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tamao was covering up waiting for the punch and Kamang finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kamang trying to control but Tamao is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamao controls Kamang momentarily but Kamang frees himself.
Kamang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kamang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kamang tries to free his leg and advance position but Tamao is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karbao Kamang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Serizawa Tamao's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kamang scores with a takedown into Tamao's guard.
Kamang advances to half guard.
Kamang throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kamang in particular looking to stall.
Kamang trying to mount his opponent but Tamao defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamao blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kamang.
Tamao is breathing heavily.
Kamang thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tamao's head.
Kamang controlling the action here.
Tamao tries to kick Kamang off but Kamang keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kamang not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kamang not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Kamang shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tamao manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kamang trying to control but Tamao is working from the bottom.
Kamang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamang's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kamang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Karbao Kamang just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Kamang throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tamao was covering up waiting for the punch and Kamang finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kamang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kamang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamang throwing strikes from guard but Tamao blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karbao Kamang dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Serizawa Tamao's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kamang scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kamang is looking to take a break and control but Tamao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kamang tries to move to mount but Tamao blocks the move with his legs.
Tamao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kamang lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamang trying to control the action but Tamao is working from the bottom.
The referee asks Kamang politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kamang prefers to stall for the moment though.
Tamao is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kamang is looking to take a break and control but Tamao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karbao Kamang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kamang taking a breather here.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Karbao Kamang just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Kamang gets a takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamang with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kamang lands a nice short elbow.
Well, if Kamang is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Karbao Kamang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tamao is trying to maintain the position but Kamang is very close to passing his half guard.
Serizawa Tamao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kamang with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tamao won't allow Kamang to pass to mount.
Kamang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karbao Kamang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kamang has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karbao Kamang!