PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between The Stig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brick Tamland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tamland has chosen Afternoon Delight as his entrance music. The Stig had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Brick Tamland enters the cage!

Stig
vs
Tamland

190 cm
41
201 lbs
25 - 15 - 1

180 cm
34
188 lbs
19 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class 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 25 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, The Stig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brick Tamland!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stig checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tamland with a nice cross.
Stig seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tamland misses with a low kick as Stig jumps back.
Tamland throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tamland keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stig.
Stig chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tamland can pounce on him.
Stig thuds a left hand into Tamland's body.
Tamland moves away from the strike by Stig.
Stig on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tamland. Tamland obviously looking to wear him down.
Stig lands with a cross.
Brick Tamland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Tamland misses its intended target.
Tamland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stig cracks the inside of Tamland's front leg.

Tamland closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tamland letting Stig take a breather here.
Stig misses with a punch on the inside.
Stig throws a punch but it's blocked by Tamland.
Tamland wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stig has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stig throws a punch but it's blocked by Tamland.
Stig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Tamland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tamland throws a sloppy head kick and Stig moves out of range easily.
Tamland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tamland uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stig.
A good leg kick by Stig.
Tamland lands with a hook. Stig tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've been informed that Tamland has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tamland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stig.
Tamland tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stig sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tamland somewhat.
Stig misses with a low kick.
Tamland is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tamland misses the shot to the body.
Stig quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Stig connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tamland. Tamland circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Tamland forces Stig back against the cage and clinches.
Stig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tamland throws an elbow but it misses.
Stig lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stig trying to stall but Tamland improves his position.
Stig prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stig misses with some punches.

Tamland jumps guard.
Tamland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stig's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stig tries to free his leg and advance position but Tamland is retaining full guard.
Tamland wants to sweep but no luck.

Tamland looking for a guillotine here but Stig defends easily.

Tamland is looking for a triangle but Stig pushes his legs off easily.

Tamland escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stig gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Tamland working for a triangle but Stig defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stig avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tamland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stig is one step ahead there.

Tamland working for a triangle but Stig defends it easily.

Tamland is looking for a triangle but Stig pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Tamland has an active guard here but Stig has managed to pass into half guard.
Tamland wants to get back to full guard.
Tamland wants to get back to full guard but Stig has passed into side control.
Stig happy to just control the position for now.
Tamland tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Stig presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Tamland slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

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

Stig stands up and beckons Tamland to join him on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brick Tamland will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Nice sprawl there from Stig as Tamland shoots in.
Tamland shoots in for a takedown but Stig shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tamland is looking to land body kicks.
Tamland swings for the body but Stig moves out of range.
Stig jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tamland lands with a shot to the body.
Stig moves out of range of the leg kick from Tamland.
Tamland misses with a lunging right hand
and Tamland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tamland lands a body shot.
Tamland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stig scores with a punch to the head.
Tamland tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stig swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tamland throws a low kick but Stig avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tamland. Stig does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tamland throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Stig misses its intended target.
Tamland lands a right hook to the body.
A big left from Stig misses.
Tamland only half commits to the counter leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Tamland.

Tamland shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stig's guard.

Stig has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Tamland is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Tamland tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stig avoids it.
Tamland jumps guard but Stig turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The Stig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brick Tamland.
Stig tries to stall but Tamland uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tamland lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stig backwards.
Tamland tries to circle away but Stig has him pinned against the cage.
Stig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Tamland manages to break the clinch.
Tamland staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stig takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stig slips under a jab from Tamland.
A bone on bone clash there as Stig blocks the leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tamland darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tamland will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamland lands a slapping body shot.
Tamland throws a solid leg kick but Stig takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tamland.
Tamland works Stig's body with a nice hook.
Stig throws a big shot that misses.
Tamland fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stig avoids it really well and circles away.
Stig lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tamland's sensitive parts.
Stig lands a jab to the head.
Stig feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tamland's calf.
Stig looks to throw the jab but Tamland is out of range.
Tamland lands with a good body shot.
Tamland fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamland tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from Tamland finds it's target.
A head kick by Tamland misses
and Stig counters with a body kick that stops Tamland in his tracks momentarily.
Tamland misses the shot to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tamland.
A punch lands to the side of Stig 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Tamland closes the distance and clinches.
Stig lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Stig scores with a nice short uppercut.

Tamland drags the fight down to the ground.

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

Tamland throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Tamland looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stig passes into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tamland tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here as Stig stalls from top position.
Tamland tries to bench press Stig off him but Stig keeps the position.

Stig decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tamland to his feet.
A head kick misses from Stig.
Tamland lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Brick Tamland will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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 ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tamland is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stig rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice body kick from Stig.
Brick Tamland seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stig connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tamland bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stig darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stig misses with a hook to the body
and Tamland counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tamland punishes Stig's body with a nice straight punch.
Stig swats away the attempt to clinch by Tamland.
Stig throws a big counter combination but Tamland scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tamland dips to his left and cracks Stig with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stig avoids the body shot from Tamland.
Tamland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stig was well out of range. Poor timing from Tamland.
Stig moves out of range as Tamland throws a body kick.
Stig fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tamland just manages to avoid it.
Stig pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tamland misses with a leg kick
and Stig counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamland throws a big shot that misses.
Stig jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tamland takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tamland connects with a leg kick. Stig looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

Tamland forces Stig back against the cage and clinches.
Tamland tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stig just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tamland with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stig blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tamland using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stig has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stig prevents Tamland from breaking the clinch.
Nice elbow from Stig.
Tamland lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tamland blocks an uppercut.
Stig landing knees to the body.
Tamland takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tamland wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stig lands a left hand.
Stig lands a left hand.
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!

Tamland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stig swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A clash of legs there as Stig blocks the low kick.
Tamland misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tamland is defended easily by Stig.
Stig looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tamland looks to score with a jab to the body but Stig is just out of range.
Stig throws the kick towards the body but Tamland avoids it.
Stig connects with an inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Tamland misses.
Tamland moves out of range as Stig strikes.
Tamland is looking to slow Stig down with leg kicks.
Stig avoids the body shot from Tamland.
The Stig has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stig avoids the body shot from Tamland.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamland throws a leg kick but Stig checks it.
Tamland keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stig.
A nice combination there by Tamland.
Tamland darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stig throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tamland.
Tamland wants to clinch up but Stig keeps it at a distance.
Stig throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tamland on the side of the head.

Tamland fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stig, pushing him back against the cage.
Stig lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tamland is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The Stig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brick Tamland.
Stig scores with a shot to the side of Tamland's head.

Tamland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick from Tamland lands but Stig takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Stig misses its intended target.
Stig walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tamland checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stig keeps the fight on the outside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamland fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stig looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stig throws a hook to the side of Tamland's head but Tamland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stig tries to work over Tamland's front leg with a kick but Tamland checks it.
Tamland gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stig.
Tamland bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Stig 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab lands there for Tamland.
Stig throws an overhand right that lands on Tamland's shoulder, as Tamland tries to avoid the shot.
Tamland fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tamland stuns Stig with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Stig gets tackled into the cage by Tamland. Tamland maintains the clinch.
Brick Tamland is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Tamland jumps guard and drags Stig to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tamland is trying to hold Stig in close to prevent damage but Stig has managed to pass into half guard.
Stig with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brick Tamland.
I've got Tamland winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brick Tamland!
An out of breath Brick Tamland thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.