PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brick Tamland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Annibal Hector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tamland comes to the cage accompanied by Afternoon Delight. Hector is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Country Boy. 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.

Tamland
vs
Hector

180 cm
32
188 lbs
16 - 10 - 0

180 cm
37
190 lbs
19 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
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 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brick Tamland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Annibal Hector!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tamland looks to score with a jab to the body but Hector is just out of range.
Hector closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tamland scores with a decent looking hook.
Tamland throws a body shot but no joy.
Hector tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brick Tamland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hector throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Tamland pushes Hector up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tamland.
Tamland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hector is defending well for now.
Tamland avoiding damage.

Tamland is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hector is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tamland to the mat. Tamland regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hector sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Let's hope that Hector has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Tamland has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hector avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hector must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hector wants to control from the top but Tamland keeps moving.

Tamland had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hector defends it easily.

Tamland has an active guard here but Hector has managed to pass into half guard.
Tamland slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hector's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Tamland isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hector stacks Tamland on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hector!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hector working the ground and pound from side control.
Tamland manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hector's best efforts.
Tamland manages to get to full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hector working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.

Tamland looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hector trying to control the position from guard on top but Tamland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hector is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hector throws a big elbow that misses.

Tamland has his foot on Hector's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hector works his way back into a safe position though.
Hector trying to control but Tamland is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tamland working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hector doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hector manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Tamland had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hector defends it easily.

Tamland is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hector is aware though and is defending well.
Hector controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Tamland looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hector has picked Tamland up and slammed him! Tamland can't keep hold of the triangle and Hector manages to pass to side control!
Tamland tries to bench press Hector off him but Hector keeps the position.
Hector wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tamland keeps working.
Tamland manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tamland thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hector's head.
Hector wants to improve his position but Tamland is controlling well.
Tamland throwing shots but Hector is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hector avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tamland.
Tamland wants to control but Hector is keeping him busy.
Hector avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tamland.
Tamland is just content to waste time from the top position. Hector takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hector not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tamland trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hector manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Tamland looking for subs off his back but Hector has passed one foot through into half guard.

Tamland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hector pulls his head out easily.

Tamland looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Brick Tamland will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Tamland fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hector, pushing him back against the cage.
Tamland lands a knee to the body.
Tamland working hard to break the clinch.
Hector works on Tamland's body with a couple of short punches.
Tamland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hector throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hector avoiding damage.

Tamland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hector works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tamland needs to keep his hands up - Hector had a free shot at his head there.
Good exchange - Hector coming out on top.
Tamland looks to clinch
and Hector counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tamland's knee momentarily.
Tamland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hector manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamland paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tamland walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hector checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tamland takes a swing at Hector's ribcage but misses.
Hector lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tamland with a lazy takedown attempt

and Hector counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hector.
Stalling in the clinch from Hector.
Tamland jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hector walks away with a smile on his face. Tamland gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hector throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tamland's head.
Annibal Hector seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hector uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hector chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tamland can pounce on him.
Tamland chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hector can pounce on him.
Hector ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tamland moves away.
Tamland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tamland walks into a left hand.
Tamland takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tamland connects with a solid leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hector ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tamland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hector manages to avoid it.
Tamland with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Hector to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brick Tamland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tamland misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hector! But no joy.
Tamland is looking to wear down Hector with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tamland avoids the head kick by Hector.

Hector has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hector with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hector lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tamland throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hector blocks it with crossed arms.
Tamland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tamland scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hector stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tamland tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Tamland is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hector can't fight it off and eventually Tamland manages to take the fight to the floor. Hector looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tamland wants to control from the top but Hector keeps moving.
Tamland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hector is pulling down on Tamland's head to control his posture.
Hector utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hector is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tamland slips nicely into half guard.

Hector kicks Tamland off and gets back to his feet.
Tamland lands with a thumping leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hector checks a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tamland.
A head kick by Tamland misses
and Tamland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Hector takes the fight into the clinch.
Brick Tamland has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Tamland pulls Hector into guard.
Hector is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Annibal Hector has got the better of the ground game so far.

Tamland is looking for a triangle here but Hector uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
A lull in the action here as Hector stalls from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Annibal Hector showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Tamland avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Hector gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hector blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Tamland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Tamland forces Hector back against the cage and clinches.
Tamland fails to pull guard.
Tamland tries to pull guard but Hector won't allow it.
Hector's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tamland is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tamland is trying to pull guard but Hector turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brick Tamland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tamland is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hector to keep the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hector lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hector slowing the pace effectively.
Tamland gets underhooks to prevent Hector's takedown attempt.
Tamland tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tamland is trying to pull guard but Hector turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tamland throws an elbow but it misses.
Hector blocks an uppercut.
Tamland working aggressively here.
Tamland tries to land knees in the clinch but Hector avoids the damage to the body.
Hector pressing his opponent against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hector - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hector receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Hector is looking to control Tamland's arms but Tamland gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hector has his back to the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamland tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hector just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tamland drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hector gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Hector escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck for Tamland with that takedown attempt.
Hector takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tamland blocks a head kick by Hector.
Tamland needs to keep his hands up - Hector had a free shot at his head there.

Tamland moves into range and clinches up with Hector.
Hector has Tamland pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tamland manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hector throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hector's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tamland wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tamland is trying to pull guard but Hector has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hector looking to stall.

Tamland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tamland looks for a takedown but Hector sprawls well.
An inside leg kick lands from Tamland.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hector throws a nice head kick!
Hector throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tamland fails in his attempt to clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tamland!
The fight stays on the outside here - Tamland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tamland misses with a two punch combination.
Hector avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tamland tries to clinch up.
Tamland will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A nice side step and Hector releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tamland fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hector connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tamland. Tamland circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hector throws a head kick but Tamland moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Annibal Hector comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hector has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Annibal Hector!
After the fight, Annibal Hector was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.