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Event:
Destiny Tuesday 56
Date: Sep 06, 2016 |
#R1# Chambers blocks a head kick by Tamland.
A punch lands to the side of Tamland 's head but he takes it in his stride. Chambers scores with a leg kick.
Tamland throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Tamland misses with a low kick. Tamland cracks the inside of Chambers's front leg. Chambers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Chambers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Tamland drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chambers defends it well. Tamland throws a head kick that misses. Tamland fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chambers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tamland closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chambers circles away. Chambers misses with a straight left. Chambers throws a leg kick that misses. Tamland doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Chambers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tamland. Tamland throws out a powerful jab. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tamland.
Tamland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chambers moves away. Tamland scores with a decent looking hook. Chambers lands with an uppercut that bounces Tamland off the cage and back into range. Tamland buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T1# A jab from Tamland does it's job there. Tamland lands a slapping body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Tamland checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Tamland now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Chambers gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tamland.#CL2# Tamland closes the distance and clinches. Tamland is leaning against Chambers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Tamland is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC# Chambers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tamland takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Chambers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chambers throws a head kick but Tamland moves out of range.
Chambers tried to score with a low kick but Tamland checks it. Chambers throws a leg kick but Tamland sees it coming and checks it nicely. Tamland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chambers. Tamland lands a high kick!
Jack Chambers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. 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!#CL2# Tamland moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2# Tamland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Chambers tries a head kick but it misses.
Chambers takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#T2##CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Chambers tries to land a knee to the head but Tamland blocks with his arms.
Tamland is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Tamland on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chambers just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tamland's brow. Tamland managing to block the knees to the body from Chambers.
Tamland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chambers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tamland is defending well for now.#TD2# Tamland drags the fight down to the ground.
Chambers trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tamland's guard. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2# Chambers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tamland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chambers has managed to get both his arms back between Tamland's legs - danger averted. Chambers has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tamland is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2# Tamland looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3# Chambers has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tamland is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2# Chambers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tamland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chambers has managed to get both his arms back between Tamland's legs - danger averted.#SUB2# Tamland escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chambers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Tamland has a closed guard, preventing Chambers from standing up. #SU# Chambers gets to his feet - Tamland follows without any prompting. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chambers, as that shot connected.
Chambers blocks a low kick nicely. Tamland checks a leg kick. Chambers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tamland sees it coming and avoids it easily. Chambers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2# Tamland takes the fight into the clinch. Tamland lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4# Chambers blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tamland. Chambers digs a right hand into Tamland's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tamland's gas tank. Chambers tries to throw a body punch but Tamland avoids it by throwing Chambers back against the cage. Tamland scores with a hook to the body. Tamland managing to block the knees to the body from Chambers.
Chambers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Chambers tries to work over Tamland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Chambers putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tamland in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2# Tamland manages to break the clinch.
Chambers throws the kick towards the body but Tamland avoids it. Tamland checks a leg kick nicely. Chambers is looking to slow Tamland down with leg kicks. Chambers tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tamland is able to avoid easily. Tamland scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Tamland misses with a straight left. Chambers lands with a right hand. 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 fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Tamland fails with a takedown attempt. Chambers looks for the body kick but Tamland saw that one coming. Chambers tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. A nice inside leg kick there by Chambers. That's going to slow Tamland down. Chambers tries a low kick but Tamland avoids it. Tamland with the counter takedown but Chambers avoids it easily. Chambers does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Tamland takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chambers moves forwards but Tamland connects with a nice, crisp jab. Tamland wants to clinch up but Chambers keeps it at a distance. Chambers tries to land a front kick but Tamland steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2# Tamland darts in and clinches Chambers up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chambers tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tamland tries a knee to the head but Chambers blocks it.
#BC# Chambers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chambers throws a body kick that misses and Tamland counters with a lovely straight right hand! Chambers lands with a slapping head kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tamland throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T1# Tamland tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Chambers throws a push kick but Tamland slaps the foot to one side. Tamland lands with a good body shot. A nice inside leg kick there by Tamland. That's going to slow Chambers down. Tamland is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Chambers lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tamland connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Tamland works Chambers's body with a nice hook. A low kick from Chambers is predictable there and Chambers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Tamland scores with a hook to the body. Chambers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Chambers throws a leg kick but Tamland checks it. Chambers is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. A lazy left from Chambers finds it's target. Tamland steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chambers. Tamland lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Chambers motions for Tamland to come forward. Chambers throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Good leg kick by Chambers there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T2# Tamland darts in looking for a takedown but Chambers gets double underhooks and turns Tamland into the cage. Jack Chambers is winning the standup battle so far. No luck with that takedown attempt from Tamland. Jack Chambers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brick Tamland. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tamland, as that shot connected.
Tamland tries to clinch but Chambers is having none of it. Chambers swings away with a leg kick that misses. Nice shot by Chambers.#KD# Chambers drops Tamland with a nice combination! Chambers dives into Tamland's guard, looking to finish!
#ROC# Tamland is rocked!#SUB2# Tamland working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chambers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chambers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Tamland is still in real trouble! Can Chambers finish him?#SUB2# Tamland looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chambers has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tamland is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2# Tamland looking for a guillotine here but Chambers defends easily.
Tamland seems to have recovered his senses. Chambers would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3##SUB2# Chambers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tamland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chambers has managed to get both his arms back between Tamland's legs - danger averted.#SUB2# Tamland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chambers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU# Chambers decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tamland, up you get! Chambers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tamland lands with a slapping head kick. Tamland ducks down and throws a hook to the body. A big right from Chambers misses. Tamland scores with a nice strike.#CL2# Tamland clinches. Chambers being controlled against the cage. Tamland on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T4# A knee to the head by Chambers.
Tamland avoiding damage as Chambers throws knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tamland obliges. Chambers lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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!#BC2# Tamland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. That kick from Chambers tenderised Tamland's leg. Tamland is trying to keep his angry face on. Tamland tries to close the distance and clinch but Chambers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Chambers misses with a low kick. Tamland stuns Chambers with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Tamland bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chambers's head. Chambers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tamland. Tamland looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tamland has a takedown stuffed. A little feinted left hand from Chambers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Tamland jabs at Chambers's body. Tamland scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. 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 Jack Chambers will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round! #R3# Tamland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chambers paws at him with a jab and circles away. Tamland takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chambers tries to move into range but Tamland moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Tamland blocks a leg kick. Tamland connects with a body shot that sends Chambers's belly button to the back. Tamland has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chambers. Tamland checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Chambers throws a sloppy head kick and Tamland moves out of range easily. Tamland on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Tamland throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Chambers looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tamland blocks a leg kick. Chambers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #TD2# Tamland changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chambers looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2# Tamland working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Tamland tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T1# Tamland throws a strike aimed at the side of Chambers's head but Chambers avoids it well. Chambers is not content to let Tamland control the position. #SUB2# Tamland goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Chambers rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tamland's guard! Nice work there by Chambers! #SUB2# Tamland is looking for a triangle but Chambers pushes his legs off easily.
#SU# Chambers decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tamland, up you get! Tamland fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Tamland throws a right and a left that Chambers avoids nicely. Tamland connects with a nice looking jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Chambers. #T2# Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tamland, right into the meat.
Tamland checks a leg kick nicely.#KD# Chambers throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Tamland stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Chambers follows into mount! The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU# Chambers stands up from mount. Strange move. Chambers throws a leg kick which misses Tamland's front leg but catches the back leg as Tamland tries to avoid it. Chambers's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym. Chambers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Tamland fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tamland checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Jack Chambers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Tamland attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Chambers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Chambers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Chambers tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Chambers delivers a nice body kick. Tamland lands with a shot to the body. Tamland fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Jab from Tamland. Chambers tries to land a leg kick but Tamland saw it coming and moves away.
#T3# Tamland is looking to clinch. Chambers fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tamland just manages to avoid it. Chambers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Chambers gets off balance looking for a body kick and Tamland counters with a nice uppercut. Tamland throws a body shot but no joy. Tamland takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chambers misses with a kick to the body.
#CL2# Tamland has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chambers tries to throw a body punch but Tamland avoids it by throwing Chambers back against the cage. Chambers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chambers obliges. Chambers is pressed up against the cage. Tamland has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chambers down to the mat. Chambers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Chambers will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tamland looks to land a body kick but Chambers moved away. Tamland throws a body shot but no joy. A good leg kick by Chambers. Chambers connects with a single shot there. Tamland lands with a cross. #T4# Chambers avoids the body shot from Tamland.
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! Chambers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tamland was well out of range. Poor timing from Chambers. Tamland lands a high kick!
Chambers throws a body kick that misses. Chambers tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Chambers throws out a leg kick but Tamland moves out of range and Chambers only half commits. Chambers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL2# Chambers gets tackled into the cage by Tamland. Tamland maintains the clinch. #TD2# Tamland jumps guard and drags Chambers to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2# Tamland working for a triangle but Chambers defends it easily.
#SU# Tamland is working an open guard so Chambers takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Chambers keeps the fight on the outside. Chambers throws out a leg kick but Tamland moves out of range and Chambers only half commits. Chambers throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that's the end of the fight! Jack Chambers showed his dominance in that final round. I think Chambers 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jack Chambers! Jack Chambers made sure to mention his sponsor, KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250 in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Destiny 163: Erasmus vs Killer
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1# Tamland lands a jab. Man throws a quick inside leg kick. Tamland moves in looking to clinch but Man pushes him off. Man appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Tamland stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Man seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Man fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tamland is out of range. Man scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Man scores with a push kick. Method Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Man connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Tamland slips a jab from Man. Tamland scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Man throws a leg kick but Tamland sees it coming and moves out of range. Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tamland has time to react. This has been an exciting period of action! Man misses with a body shot.
Tamland looks like he wants to counter punch here. Tamland misses with a looping right. Tamland is looking to clinch but Man is avoiding it.
Tamland tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Man throwing a counter right hand but Tamland manages to avoid it. Tamland takes one on the button. Man connects with an inside leg kick. Man throws a front kick that sends Tamland stumbling back into the cage. Tamland feints and then cracks Man's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Man down. #T1# Man looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Man shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Tamland lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Tamland throws a jab but it's blocked by Man. Tamland throws a leg kick and Man finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Tamland explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Tamland fails with an attempt to clinch.
It appears Man was looking to counter with a kick there. Man lands a jab. Tamland has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Man finds it's way round the side to connect with Tamland's head. Man feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tamlands jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Tamland is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Man lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Man throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Tamland avoids the body shot from Man.
Tamland wants to counter the offense by Man and move into the clinch position. Man doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Man works the jab nicely.#CL2# Tamland clinches. #T2##BC2# Tamland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Nice defenses there by Tamland. Man cracks Tamland with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Man tries to move into range but Tamland moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. A nice leg kick lands there from Tamland. A solid body kick from Tamland. Man avoids the body shot from Tamland.
Tamland dodges the punch combination from Man.
Tamland scores with a jab to the body. Man cracks a nice hook into Tamland's ribs. Method Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Man checks the leg kick. Tamland throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Tamland lands a slapping body shot.
Man 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 Man. Tamland tries to counter with a clinch but Man shakes him off and moves away. Man pushes Tamland away with a front kick. Tamland dodges the punch combination from Man.
#T3# Tamland ducks under a wild hook from Man. Tamland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Man paws at him with a jab and circles away. Man is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Good leg kick by Man there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Man misses with a double jab.
Man is looking to chop away at Tamland's legs. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Man, right into the meat.
Tamland walks into a straight right hand from Man. A jab from Man misses. Man throws a big shot that misses. Tamland looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Man misses with a wild body shot. Man misses with a body kick. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tamland! But no joy. Man throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Man takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Tamland lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Man.
Tamland bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Man's head backwards. This has been an exciting period of action! Tamland avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#TD2# Tamland shoots in and gets a takedown into Man's guard.#T4# Man utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Tamland throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Tamland is looking to work some ground and pound but Man has wrist control. Tamland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Man works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Tamland throws a big right hand that misses. Man keeping moving, preventing Tamland from controlling successfully. Tamland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Man utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Tamland throwing strikes but missing. Man seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Tamland postures up in Man's guard and throws a big left but Man blocks it. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Tamland postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tamland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Tamland preventing the sweep. 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 Method Man will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Man blocks a leg kick. Tamland throws a hook but Man blocks it. Tamland rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Man moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Tamland attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Tamland throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2# Tamland drives through and clinches with Man against the cage.
Man has Tamland pressed against the cage.
Tamland's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Tamland uses good head movement to avoid it. Tamland has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Man is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2# Tamland gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Tamland throwing strikes but missing. Tamland throws an elbow that misses. Man uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tamland's guard. Nice move by Man!#REVR# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2# Tamland is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Man will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Man with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1##SUB2# Tamland working for a triangle but Man defends it easily.
#SUB2# Man has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Tamland to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Man is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Tamland pulls down on the head and he's put Man to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Brick Tamland! During a confident post fight interview, Brick Tamland thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. In defeat, Method Man stepped up to the mic, saying 'Patty cake patty cake hey the Method Man
Don't eat Skippy, Jif or Peter Pan
Peanut butter, cuz I'm not butter
In fact I snap back like a rubber
band!'.
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Event:
Destiny Tuesday 51
Date: Jun 28, 2016 |
#R1# Tunamoto wants to clinch up but Tamland keeps it at a distance. Tamland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tunamoto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A head kick from Tamland lands but Tunamoto takes it in his stride. Tunamoto throws a leg kick but Tamland moved away. Tunamoto has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Tamland throws a front kick aimed at Tunamoto's knee but Tunamoto avoids it well. Tunamoto appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. The fighters circling - Tunamoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Tunamoto avoids the body shot from Tamland.
Tunamoto loads up on a big right hand but Tamland slips the punch. Brick Tamland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tamland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tunamoto throws a lazy right hand but Tamland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Tamland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL# Tunamoto has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tunamoto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tunamoto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Tamland takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC# Tunamoto breaks from the clinch.
#TD2# Tamland fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tunamoto to the ground. Tamland is now in Tunamoto's guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Tamland is looking to work some ground and pound but Tunamoto has wrist control. Tunamoto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Tunamoto on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tunamoto tries to get out of the position. Tamland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1# Tamland stops Tunamoto from standing up. Tamland trying to control but Tunamoto is working from the bottom. Tunamoto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tamland is controlling him. Tunamoto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tamland. Tunamoto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Tunamoto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Tamland pushing down on Tunamoto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2# Tamland has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Tunamoto defend it? Tamland steps over the head and cranks it - Tunamoto is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Tamland!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brick Tamland! Brick Tamland decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Destiny 153: Jitsu vs. Nelson
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1# 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. #CL2# 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.#T1# Stig throws a punch but it's blocked by Tamland. Stig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2# 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.#CL2# 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. #T2# 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.
#TD2# 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. #SUB2# Tamland looking for a guillotine here but Stig defends easily.
#SUB2# Tamland is looking for a triangle but Stig pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2# 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. #SUB2# 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.#T3##SUB2# Stig avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tamland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stig is one step ahead there. #SUB2# Tamland working for a triangle but Stig defends it easily.
#SUB2# Tamland is looking for a triangle but Stig pushes his legs off easily.
#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2# 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.#SUB2# Tamland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stig pulls his head out easily. #SU# 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! #R2# 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.#T1# Nice shot lands for Tamland.#TD2# 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.#ES# 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.
#BC2# 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.
#T2# 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. #T3# 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.#CL2# Tamland closes the distance and clinches. Stig lands a right hand. Still in the clinch, Stig scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2# Tamland drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2# 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. #SUB2# Tamland throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2# Tamland looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stig passes into side control.
#T4# 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. #SU# 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! #R3# 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. #T1# 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. #CL2# 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!#BC2# Tamland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2# 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.
#T3# 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. #CL2# 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. #BC2# 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.#T4# 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.#CL2# 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.#TD2# 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.
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Event:
Destiny 150: Erasmus vs. Nah
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1# Tamland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tamland tries to clinch up. Faldo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tamland. A thudding body kick lands there by Tamland!
Tamland's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tamland duly obliges. Faldo throws a looping overhand right but Tamland ducks down to avoid it. Tamland misses with a head kick.
Tamland throws a half hearted mid kick. Nice jab there from Tamland. A chopping leg kick lands by Faldo. A solid leg kick lands there for Faldo.
Tamland misses with a wild combination.
Tamland throws a head kick but Faldo moves out of range.
Faldo tries to score with a low kick but Tamland moves his leg out of the way. This has been an exciting period of action! Tamland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tamland takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL2# Tamland forces Faldo back against the cage and clinches.#T1# Faldo misses with a short punch on the inside. Tamland tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Faldo struggles to land a body shot inside as Tamland controls his hands.
Tamland drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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 tries a knee to the head but Faldo blocks it.
Tamland lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Faldo backwards. Tamland wants to break free but Faldo has control.
Tamland gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2# It looks like Nick Faldo has been cut. Tamland jumps guard but Faldo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Faldo stalling in the clinch.
Tamland blocks an uppercut.
Tamland blocking some punches.
Faldo can't find room to land a body shot as Tamland controls the action.
Faldo lands a right hand. A hook to the body from Faldo.
Faldo tries to throw a body punch but Tamland avoids it by throwing Faldo back against the cage. Tamland slowing the pace effectively. Tamland looking to throw knees to the head but Faldo is blocking nicely.
#T2# A frustrated look appears on Tamland's face as he tries to break the clinch. Faldo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Tamland tries to break free but Faldo pushes him back against the cage. Tamland blocks an uppercut.
Faldo tries a body shot but Tamland blocks it.
Faldo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Faldo. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Faldo tries a body shot but Tamland blocks it.
Tamland is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Faldo pulls him back up using the underhooks. Nick Faldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brick Tamland. Tamland misses with a hook from the clinch. Faldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Faldo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Faldo misses with a hook from the clinch. Faldo misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Faldo. Tamland is trying to break the clinch but Faldo has him pressed against the cage. Faldo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tamland tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tamland is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Faldo is defending well.#T3# Faldo is trying to stall.
Faldo is leaning against Tamland and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Faldo misses with a short punch on the inside. Tamland is trying to maintain a safe position but Faldo gets an underhook and turns Tamland into the cage. Faldo lands a hook that snaps the head of Tamland backwards. Faldo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tamland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tamland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Faldo misses with a body punch.
Faldo misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2# Tamland jumps into guard, dragging Faldo to the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2# Tamland looking for a guillotine here but Faldo defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Tamland is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Faldo is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2# Tamland is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Faldo defends well.#T4##SUB2# Tamland had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Faldo defends it easily. Faldo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2# Tamland looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Faldo passes into half guard.
Tamland is trying to get back to full guard. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2# Tamland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Tamland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. 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 Nick Faldo will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Nick Faldo's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# A looping hook to the body misses from Tamland. Faldo does a little dance to reset his feet. Tamland fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2# Tamland closes the distance and clinches. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Faldo misses with a punch on the inside.
Tamland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Faldo tries to stall but Tamland uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Faldo misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2# Tamland manages to break the clinch.
Brick Tamland seems to be getting the better of the standup. Tamland shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Faldo as he avoids it easily. Faldo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Tamland with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Faldo moves away from the strike by Tamland. Tamland fails in his attempt to clinch. Faldo avoids the body shot from Tamland.
As Tamland tries to get set, Faldo tries to push him back and clinch up but Tamland manages to avoid the attempt. Faldo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tamland scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1# Faldo ducks under a wild hook from Tamland. Tamland walks into a straight right hand from Faldo. Tamland throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Faldo's waist but Faldo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tamland off to one side. Tamland looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Nick Faldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brick Tamland. Tamland on the wrong end of a nice jab. Faldo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tamland on the side of the head. Faldo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Tamland missing with a left hand there. Faldo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Tamland takes a swing at Faldo's ribcage but misses. Tamland lands a jab to Faldo's midsection.#CL2# Tamland closes the distance and clinches. Faldo misses with the head strike.
Faldo scores with an uppercut up the middle. Tamland holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T2# A quick uppercut on the inside from Faldo. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Faldo lands a right hand. #TD2# Tamland ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tamland no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Faldo's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2# Tamland has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Faldo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tamland. Tamland tries to buck Faldo off but Faldo is having none of it. Tamland is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Faldo off and has taken his back! Tamland throws strikes from the back but Faldo rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Faldo.#SUB2# Tamland drops back looking for a leg! Faldo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Faldo manages to kick Tamland off! Tamland jumps back into Faldo's guard. Tamland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3# Faldo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tamland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB# Faldo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tamland is aware though and is defending well. Faldo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tamland. Tamland throwing strikes but missing. Tamland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Faldo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Tamland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Tamland has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Tamland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Faldo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Faldo is adopting a defensive guard.#T4# Faldo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Tamland being controlled here momentarily. Faldo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tamland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Tamland is looking to work some ground and pound but Faldo has wrist control. Tamland postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Tamland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Faldo trying to control the position.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. A lazy left from Faldo finds it's target. 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. The cut man is working on Nick Faldo's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Tamland misses with a head kick.
Tamland lands a jab to Faldo's midsection. Faldo connects with a jab. Tamland takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Faldo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tamland in his tracks. Good standup being displayed there by Faldo as he connects with a hook. Tamland shoots in looking for a takedown but Faldo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tamland's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Tamland walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC# Tamland is rocked! Tamland tries to clinch but Faldo is having none of it. Tamland is still on wobbly legs! Can Faldo finish him? Tamland is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Faldo. Tamland seems to have recovered his senses.#KD# Faldo drops Tamland with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tamland looks back up at him and smiles so Faldo waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Faldo throws out a loose jab but Tamland uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2# Tamland clinches up with Faldo and pushes him back against the cage. Tamland is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Faldo is keeping busy. Faldo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1# Faldo misses with a punch to the body.
Tamland has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Tamland tries to work over Faldo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Tamland can't find room to land a body shot as Faldo controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tamland. Tamland jumps guard but Faldo stands there with Tamland around his waist. Tamland gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tamland tries to break the clinch but Faldo is controlling the position. A head punch blocked on the inside by Tamland. Faldo is looking to control Tamland's arms but Tamland gets an underhook and turns him. Now Faldo has his back to the cage. #BC2# Tamland breaks from the clinch.
Brick Tamland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Faldo scores with a leg kick.
Tamland looks to land a body kick but Faldo moved away. Tamland just misses with a punch to the body.
Tamland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Faldo moves away. Faldo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. A good leg kick by Faldo. #T2##CL2# Tamland moves into the clinch. Tamland looking to throw knees to the head but Faldo is blocking nicely.
#TD2# Tamland gets control of Faldo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tamland will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Tamland escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Faldo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2# Tamland throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tamland takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Tamland being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2# Tamland working for a triangle but Faldo defends it easily.
Faldo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3##SUB2# Tamland throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Faldo escapes and throws Tamland's legs to the side, diving into side control! Tamland is trying to improve his position. Tamland is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Tamland tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Faldo presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Faldo tries to control but Tamland wriggling away. Tamland is trying desperately to improve position.#T4# Faldo controlling the pace for now. Tamland is wriggling around trying to escape.
Faldo looking to control and managing it successfully. Tamland is trying desperately to improve position. Faldo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Brick Tamland has got the better of the ground game so far. Tamland is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Nick Faldo showed his dominance in that final round. I think Faldo 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28 Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Faldo! Nick Faldo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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