PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Tinsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tadashi Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Tinsley
vs
Nakamura

194 cm
28
289 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

195 cm
24
292 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamal Tinsley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tadashi Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Nakamura.

Tinsley shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nakamura manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tinsley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Nakamura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tinsley defends well.
Tinsley being controlled here momentarily.
Tinsley trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom.
Nakamura has control of Tinsley's left arm, preventing Tinsley from doing any damage.
Tinsley postures up and lands a big shot to Nakamura's brow.
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!
Nakamura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tinsley.

Nakamura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tinsley distracts Nakamura with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tinsley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tinsley throws a big right hand that misses.
Nakamura keeping full guard, as Tinsley tries to pass.
Tinsley trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tinsley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tinsley lands a couple of digs.
Nakamura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nakamura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tinsley.
Nakamura wants to sweep here but Tinsley controlling him for the moment.
Tinsley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tinsley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nakamura is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nakamura is taking a breather. Tinsley says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tinsley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tinsley is pressing down on Nakamura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tinsley is keeping the position for now.
Nakamura's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nakamura looking to pass the guard.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Tinsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Tinsley keeps moving.
Nakamura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tinsley working a defensive guard here.

Tadashi Nakamura has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Tinsley fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nakamura to the ground. Tinsley is now in Nakamura's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tinsley manages to get himself to full guard.
Tinsley is pulling down on Nakamura's head. It's preventing any offense from Nakamura, at least for the moment.
Nakamura trying to control but Tinsley is working from the bottom.
Nakamura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tinsley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Tinsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tinsley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tinsley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tinsley throwing shots but Nakamura is blocking nicely.
Tinsley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nakamura's head.
Nakamura is pressing down on Tinsley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tinsley postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tinsley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nakamura lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tinsley!
Tinsley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tinsley tries to lock up and control but Nakamura gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nakamura controlling from the full mount.
Tinsley is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nakamura trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nakamura landing strikes from the mount and Tinsley is in trouble!
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 Jamal Tinsley will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tinsley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tinsley shoots in and bounces Nakamura off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tinsley stopping the sweep attempt from Nakamura.
Nakamura is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tinsley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tinsley looking to pass the guard.
Nakamura looking for a sweep. Not yet Nakamura, not yet.
Nakamura lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tinsley!
Nakamura prevents Tinsley from getting the reversal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Nakamura trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nakamura might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tinsley kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tinsley manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nakamura trying to mount his opponent but Tinsley defends it.
Tinsley gets full guard.
Tinsley working a defensive guard here.
Tinsley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nakamura pushing down on Tinsley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jamal Tinsley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nakamura is nestled in close to Tinsley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tinsley is positioning himself well to prevent Nakamura advancing to mount.
Nakamura prevents Tinsley from improving his position.
Tinsley wants to get back to full guard but Nakamura has mounted him!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tinsley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nakamura trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Nakamura is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Tinsley to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Tinsley shrugs it off.
Tinsley sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Nakamura trying to control from half guard but Tinsley is working away.
Tinsley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tinsley.
Nakamura stopping the sweep attempt from Tinsley.
Tinsley trying to control the position.
Nakamura tries to free his leg and advance position but Tinsley is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinsley wants to sweep here but Nakamura controlling him for the moment.
Nakamura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nakamura won't allow Tinsley to sweep him here.
Nakamura trying to control but Tinsley is working from the bottom.
Nakamura looking to pass the guard.
Tinsley wants to improve his position but instead Nakamura has moved into half guard.
Tinsley tries to roll over but Nakamura keeps him under control.
Tinsley has hold of Nakamura's hands but Nakamura slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tinsley tries to get to full guard but Nakamura has control of the leg.
Tinsley wants to control but Nakamura is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nakamura trying to control the action but Tinsley is working from the bottom.
Tinsley trying to hold on to Nakamura's head to control him but Nakamura postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tinsley gets full guard.
Tinsley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tinsley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tinsley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nakamura gets full guard.
Tinsley stopping the sweep attempt from Nakamura.
Nakamura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nakamura is on top in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tinsley is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tadashi Nakamura 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!

Tinsley gets the takedown into side control.
Nakamura sneaks back into half guard.
Nakamura trying to control here.
Tinsley is nestled in close to Nakamura, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tinsley wants to take a breather but Nakamura is having none of it.
Tinsley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nakamura's head.
Tinsley wants to control but Nakamura is keeping him busy.
Tinsley working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamura gets back to full guard.
Tinsley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakamura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tinsley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nakamura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tinsley manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tinsley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tinsley wants to sweep here but Nakamura controlling him for the moment.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Tinsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tinsley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Tinsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tinsley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tinsley fails to land with a series of punches.
Tinsley looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakamura is just out of range.
Tinsley swings for the body but Nakamura moves out of range.
Nakamura swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tinsley.
Nakamura fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tinsley fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nakamura to the ground. Tinsley is now in Nakamura's guard.
Nakamura trying to control the position.
Nakamura 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.
Tinsley with a nice head shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tinsley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tinsley scoring with some ground and pound.
Nakamura wants to sweep here but Tinsley controlling him for the moment.
Tinsley wants to control from the top but Nakamura keeps moving.
Nakamura wants to sweep here but Tinsley controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tinsley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nakamura looking for a sweep. Not yet Nakamura, not yet.
Tinsley is in close to Nakamura's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nakamura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tinsley scoring with some ground and pound.
Tinsley trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tinsley scoring with some ground and pound.
Nakamura keeping moving, preventing Tinsley from controlling successfully.
Nakamura 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.
Tinsley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakamura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Nakamura looking for a guillotine here but Tinsley defends easily.
Tinsley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tinsley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

It looks like Tadashi Nakamura has been cut.
Tinsley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nakamura looking for a sweep. Not yet Nakamura, not yet.
Tinsley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tinsley throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tinsley chips away with some ground and pound.

Nakamura is rocked!
Tinsley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nakamura is still in real trouble! Can Tinsley finish him?
Nakamura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tinsley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jamal Tinsley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tinsley has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamal Tinsley!