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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Anderson (ranked 2831 p4p, 2804 weight class) and Balink Tarlah (ranked 338 p4p, 335 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by Pick up man. Balink Tarlah has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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 32 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Balink Tarlah!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson with a jab.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson has a takedown stuffed.
Tarlah wants to counter with a clinch but Anderson pushes him away.
Anderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Tarlah circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Tarlah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tarlah looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anderson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tarlah on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson connects with a body shot.
Anderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tarlah sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anderson somewhat.
It seemed like Tarlah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tarlah manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anderson manages to get himself to full guard.
Tarlah trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson working for a triangle but Tarlah defends it easily.
Anderson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Anderson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Anderson slows the pace down in half guard.
Anderson prevents Tarlah from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson thows a huge punch but Tarlah dodges it nicely.
Anderson wants to take a breather but Tarlah is having none of it.
Tarlah wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
Anderson trying to mount his opponent but Tarlah defends it.
Tarlah makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tarlah.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anderson pushing down on Tarlah's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tarlah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tarlah keeps working.
Tarlah trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarlah makes his way to full guard, as Anderson worked for a kimura.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sparky Anderson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tarlah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Despite the aggression on Tarlah's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Anderson throws a right hand that misses
and Tarlah counters with a nice double leg into side control. Anderson won't be happy with that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tarlah grinds an elbow into Anderson's temple.
Tarlah is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee asks Tarlah politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tarlah prefers to stall for the moment though.
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tarlah creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tarlah trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Anderson struggling a bit here.
Anderson is trying to get back to half guard.
Anderson is not content to let Tarlah control the position.
Tarlah landing a few strikes.
Anderson tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tarlah has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.
Anderson is keen to just control but Tarlah is a slippery customer.
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Anderson is pressing down on Tarlah's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tarlah is holding on for now.
Tarlah is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tarlah defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson is keen to just control but Tarlah is a slippery customer.
Tarlah works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sparky Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tarlah 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.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Tarlah is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarlah seems keen to control Anderson's posture.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tarlah can do to turn this around?
Tarlah keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Balink Tarlah will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Anderson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anderson misses with a combination
and Tarlah counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Anderson!
Anderson is trying to get back to half guard.
Tarlah is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Anderson's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson tries to buck Tarlah off but Tarlah is having none of it.
A lull in the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarlah laying and praying for a moment but Anderson takes advantage and regains half guard.
Anderson is pressing down on Tarlah's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Anderson is controlling Tarlah's posture.
Tarlah not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tarlah lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tarlah must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Anderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tarlah trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tarlah controlling from the top position.
Tarlah trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A combination from Anderson does no damage.
Anderson closes the distance but Tarlah moves to the side
and Tarlah counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anderson thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a right hand that misses
and Tarlah counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Anderson clinches up with Tarlah and pushes him back against the cage.
Anderson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tarlah is defending well.
Tarlah drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson is pressed up against the cage. Tarlah has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Anderson down to the mat. Anderson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Tarlah shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Tarlah moved out of range nicely.
Tarlah is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tarlah.
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A lazy left from Anderson finds it's target.
Anderson lands with an uppercut that bounces Tarlah off the cage and back into range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarlah circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tarlah counters with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balink Tarlah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tarlah 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Balink Tarlah!
Balink Tarlah decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
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