PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Strong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Tomlinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Strong
vs
Tomlinson

185 cm
22
192 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

190 cm
24
193 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Strong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adrian Tomlinson!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Strong fails with a takedown attempt.
Tomlinson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tomlinson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Tomlinson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tomlinson slaps away a takedown attempt from Strong, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Strong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tomlinson throws a shot to the body.
Strong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tomlinson.
Tomlinson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Strong on the side of the head.
Tomlinson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tomlinson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

It looks like Jack Strong has been cut.
Tomlinson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Strong takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tomlinson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tomlinson throws a hook to the side of Strong's head but Strong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Strong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tomlinson counters with a nice body shot.
Strong is breathing heavily.
Tomlinson tries to bum rush Strong with a series of wild strikes but Strong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice shot lands for Tomlinson.
Horrible takedown by Strong or perhaps it was just good defense by Tomlinson which made him look bad.
Tomlinson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Strong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Strong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strong dodges the punch combination from Tomlinson.
Tomlinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strong manages to avoid it.
Strong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Strong dives in and grabs Tomlinson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tomlinson pushes down on Strong's head and hops out.
Tomlinson lands with a hook. Strong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tomlinson connects with the punch.
Adrian Tomlinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tomlinson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomlinson tests Strong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tomlinson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Adrian Tomlinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tomlinson looks to land a combination but Strong avoids it well.
Tomlinson lands with a shot to the body.
No joy there for Tomlinson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tomlinson throws a right hand that Strong ducks under and follows up with a left that Strong also avoids with ease.
Tomlinson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Strong. Strong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tomlinson lands a body shot.
Tomlinson misses with a two punch combination.
Tomlinson jabs at Strong's body.
Tomlinson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tomlinson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Strong in his tracks.
Tomlinson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tomlinson lands with a right hand.
A combination from Tomlinson does no damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tomlinson throws a left that rocks Strong and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Tomlinson dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Strong regain composure!

Strong is rocked!

Tomlinson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Strong to his feet.
Oh Strong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tomlinson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Strong had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Tomlinson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Strong seems to have got his legs back now.
Tomlinson misses with an uppercut. Strong saw that one coming.
Strong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Strong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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!
Tomlinson throws a big shot that misses.

Tomlinson lands a left and a right that sends Strong crashing to the canvas! Tomlinson dives into mount looking to finish!

Strong is rocked!
Tomlinson controlling from mount.
Oh Strong is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Strong is squirming around, avoiding Tomlinson's attempts to control the action.
Strong seems to have got his legs back now.
Strong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Strong tries to get out of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Despite being in the dominant position, Adrian Tomlinson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tomlinson stuffs the takedown attempt from Strong. Strong gets slowly back to his feet.
Strong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Tomlinson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Strong's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Nice takedown defense from Tomlinson. No joy for Strong on that attempt.
Nice shot lands for Tomlinson.
Jack Strong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tomlinson misses with an uppercut.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Strong. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Tomlinson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Strong.
Good exchange - Tomlinson coming out on top.
Tomlinson lands a nice shot to the body.
Tomlinson cracks Strong with a right hand to the side of the head.

Jack Strong's cut is getting worse.
Tomlinson misses with a wild combination.
Tomlinson lands a glancing blow to the side of Strong's head.
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!
Tomlinson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Strong looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Strong drops his hands momentarily and Tomlinson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tomlinson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tomlinson connects with a jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Strong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Strong moves forwards but Tomlinson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tomlinson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Strong counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tomlinson!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tomlinson bucks up and throws Strong to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Adrian Tomlinson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tomlinson throws out a powerful jab.
Strong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Strong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tomlinson lands with a hook. Strong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tomlinson lands a jab to the head.
Tomlinson tries to bum rush Strong with a series of wild strikes but Strong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tomlinson swinging wildly here.
Tomlinson thuds a left hand into Strong's body.
Tomlinson lands with a good body shot.
Strong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tomlinson.
Tomlinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Strong.
Tomlinson lands a nice shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Tomlinson lands with a hook. Strong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Jack Strong's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Strong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tomlinson.
A right-left combo lands from Tomlinson.
Tomlinson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Strong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tomlinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tomlinson lands with a straight right. Strong didn't see that one coming.

Jeez, Jack Strong's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Tomlinson throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Strong colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Tomlinson as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Strong is left battered and dazed whilst Tomlinson and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adrian Tomlinson!