PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emaus Tamei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Bratislov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tamei comes to the cage accompanied by PNG Pom City by Naka Blood. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Tamei
vs
Bratislov

189 cm
27
211 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

186 cm
19
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Powerful

Tokyo United Fightwear (10% Laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Emaus Tamei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andre Bratislov!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tamei 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.

Tamei clinches up against the cage.

Tamei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left lands for Tamei.
Tamei fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bratislov.
Tamei lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tamei throws a low kick, looking for Bratislov's leg but Bratislov calmly moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bratislov shoots and misses
and Tamei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Bratislov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tamei keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bratislov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tamei fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bratislov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bratislov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamei lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bratislov will feel that in the morning.
Tamei lands a head shot.
Tamei is looking to clinch but Bratislov is avoiding it.
Tamei moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bratislov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bratislov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tamei. Tamei obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tamei. That's going to slow Bratislov down.
Tamei throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tamei throws the kick towards the body but Bratislov avoids it.
Tamei connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bratislov. Bratislov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamei throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bratislov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tamei connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bratislov scrambles back to his feet.
Tamei jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A cross from Tamei lands.
Bratislov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tamei can pounce on him.
Bratislov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tamei lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tamei listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tamei misses with a leg kick.
Tamei lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot lands for Tamei.
Emaus Tamei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tamei throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tamei scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bratislov in his tracks.
Tamei moves in looking to clinch but Bratislov pushes him off.
Tamei is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tamei throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tamei throws a front kick aimed at Bratislov's knee but Bratislov avoids it well.
Tamei lands a lovely overhand right.
Bratislov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bratislov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bratislov is defended easily by Tamei.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Bratislov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tamei throws a half hearted mid kick.
Crunch! Tamei slams his shin into Bratislov's torso.
Tamei lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bratislov takes a step back to recover.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tamei, right into the meat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tamei connects with a body shot that sends Bratislov's belly button to the back.
Tamei throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emaus Tamei dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Tamei thumps Bratislov with a low kick.
Tamei connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tamei uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bratislov has time to react.
Tamei throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tamei moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tamei lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bratislov's sensitive parts.
Bratislov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tamei.
Andre Bratislov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Tamei thows a body kick. Bratislov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Emaus Tamei is winning the standup battle so far.

Bratislov tries to keep at a distance but Tamei has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bratislov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tamei to keep the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tamei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tamei moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tamei lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bratislov is breathing heavily.
Tamei lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tamei connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tamei lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bratislov's sensitive parts.
Bratislov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tamei feints and then cracks Bratislov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bratislov down.
Tamei fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tamei lands a front kick.
Good leg kick by Tamei 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.
Bratislov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tamei.
A good leg kick by Tamei.
Bratislov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bratislov 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.

Tamei lands a big right hand that sends Bratislov crashing to the mat! Tamei stays standing though and waves Bratislov back to his feet!

Bratislov is rocked!
Tamei lands with a nice body kick.
Bratislov is still on wobbly legs! Can Tamei finish him?

Tamei has managed to clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tamei takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bratislov seems to have recovered his senses.
Tamei lands a damaging elbow.
Tamei slowing the pace effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tamei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tamei pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bratislov ducks right into an uppercut from Tamei.
Tamei throws a sloppy head kick and Bratislov moves out of range easily.
Emaus Tamei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tamei thuds his right hand into Bratislov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bratislov 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.
Tamei fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tamei chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bratislov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tamei counters with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamei's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bratislov under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bratislov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tamei fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bratislov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circle, before Tamei throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Bratislov's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Tamei lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Emaus Tamei!
An out of breath and clearly excited Emaus Tamei thanked Tokyo United Fightwear (10% Laundry) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).