PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chase Utley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brick Tamland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tamland has chosen Afternoon Delight as his entrance music. Chase Utley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Utley
vs
Tamland

186 cm
36
185 lbs
16 - 11 - 0

180 cm
26
185 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

//buriedALIVE// Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chase Utley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brick Tamland!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Utley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Utley lands with an overhand left.
Tamland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Utley.
Tamland misses the body punch
and Utley counters with a nice body shot.
Nice cross by Tamland.
Utley works Tamland's body with a nice hook.
Tamland throws a low kick but Utley avoids it.
Tamland keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Utley closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
Utley circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamland keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Utley.
Tamland scores with a body shot.
Tamland takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tamland shoots in but no luck this time.
Tamland scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tamland scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Utley throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tamland misses with a body punch
and Utley counters with a left to the body.
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!
Utley clobbers Tamland with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Utley throws a leg kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamland is looking to clinch but Utley is avoiding it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tamland.
Chase Utley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Tamland looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Tamland is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Utley sees it coming and defends easily.
Utley scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Tamland manages to mount him!
Utley keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tamland fails to advance to Utley's back.

Tamland has hold of Utley's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Utley manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Tamland fails to advance to Utley's back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Utley bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Utley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tamland's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Utley decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tamland, up you get!
Tamland throws a jab when Utley was well out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Utley checks a leg kick.
Tamland throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Utley's waist but Utley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tamland off to one side.
Tamland is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Utley rather than just go for the knockout.
Utley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tamland throws a right and a left that both miss.
Utley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Utley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Utley moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tamland avoids a punch combination nicely.
Utley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tamland.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chase Utley dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Utley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tamland.

Utley tries to keep at a distance but Tamland has taken the fight into the clinch.
Utley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tamland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Utley's elbow.
Utley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tamland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Utley.
Tamland tries to work over Utley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Utley misses with the head strike.
Utley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tamland blocks an elbow strike from Utley.
A head punch on the inside from Utley fails to land.
Tamland throws a knee to the head but misses.
Utley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tamland creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tamland can't find room to land a body shot as Utley controls the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tamland lands with a light punch inside.
Tamland lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Utley.
Tamland swings wildly with an uppercut but Utley uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Utley trying to land knees to the body.
Tamland scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Utley fails to land.
Nice body punch from Utley - that landed with a thud.
Tamland with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tamland is breathing heavily.
Tamland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Utley lands an elbow inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tamland.
Utley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tamland can't find room to land a body shot as Utley controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Utley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tamland obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Utley lands with a left to the head.
Tamland lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Utley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tamland scores with a nice hook to the head.
Utley lands with a right to the head.
Tamland blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Utley.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Utley lands a shoulder strike.
Utley throws a head punch that misses.
Tamland lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tamland lands a left hand that snaps the head of Utley backwards.
Tamland landing knees to the head.

Tamland has picked Utley up - he's going for a ride! Tamland dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Utley manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tamland wants to control from the top but Utley keeps moving.
Utley looking for a sweep. Not yet Utley, not yet.
Tamland trying to control the position from guard on top but Utley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Utley has control of Tamland's left arm, preventing Tamland from doing any damage.
Tamland wants to control from the top but Utley keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Brick Tamland was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Utley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tamland was well out of range. Poor timing from Utley.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Utley misses with a hook. Tamland ducked under it nicely.
Tamland tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Utley counters with a nice uppercut.
Brick Tamland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tamland takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tamland throws a head kick that misses
and Utley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Utley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tamland has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Utley.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Utley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tamland thuds his right hand into Utley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tamland throws a hook but Utley avoids it easily.
We've been told by Utley's head coaches at Philly Dawgz MMA - PIT Inc that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tamland avoids the head kick by Utley.

Tamland clinches up with Utley and pushes him back against the cage.
Utley tries to work over Tamland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tamland misses with a punch to the body.
Utley pushes Tamland back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the 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!
A short right from Tamland.
Tamland lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tamland blocking some punches.
Tamland tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short uppercut from Utley.
With the fighters up against the cage, Utley throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tamland.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Chase Utley will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Tamland fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab lands there for Tamland.
Tamland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Utley misses with an uppercut. Tamland saw that one coming.
Utley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Utley clobbers Tamland with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tamland throws a wild body kick that Utley sees coming a mile off.
Tamland looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Utley is fending him off so far but Tamland persists. Nope, Utley circles away and we're back to standing.
Tamland is looking to clinch.
Utley moves out of range as Tamland strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamland takes one on the button.
Utley looks to land a body kick but Tamland moved away.
Utley swats away the attempt to clinch by Tamland.
Tamland lunges at Utley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Utley's hand.
Utley scores with a nice body kick.
Utley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tamland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Utley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Utley thuds a left hand into Tamland's body.
Good shot there by Utley.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamland throws a sloppy body shot
and Utley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Tamland is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Utley scores with a jab. Tamland acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tamland is still on wobbly legs! Can Utley finish him?
Tamland tries to land a front kick but Utley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tamland wants to clinch
and Utley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick by Tamland misses
and Utley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tamland throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Utley's waist but Utley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tamland off to one side.
Tamland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brick Tamland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tamland seems to have recovered his senses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamland misses with a looping left.
Tamland looks to land a left hand but Utley moved out of range nicely.
Utley avoids a kick to the body.
Tamland scores with a nice head shot.
Utley lands the left hand.
Tamland with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Utley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tamland is looking to clinch but Utley is avoiding it.
Tamland wants to clinch but Utley slips to the side
and Utley counters with a nice body shot.
Tamland takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Utley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Utley ducks under a wild hook from Tamland.
Utley cracks Tamland with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Utley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tamland connects with a body shot.
Utley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tamland moves out of range as Utley throws a body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tamland misses with a straight left.
Tamland shoots in but no luck this time.
Chase Utley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brick Tamland.
Whack! Utley lands a heavy head kick that drops Tamland. The ref tackles Utley to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Tamland was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Chase Utley!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Chase Utley waved his t-shirt featuring TFP Graphics - Pit Inc's logo in front of the cameras.