QFC Tournament 706 Round 4 PBP Commentary

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Jones
vs
Tyler

191 cm
23
230 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sam Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rick Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tyler momentarily.
Tyler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rick Tyler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jones connects with a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Jones scores with a nice strike.

Tyler gets a double leg takedown into Jones's guard.
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.
Jones is trying to control the position but Tyler postures up.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tyler is one step ahead there.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones 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.
Tyler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tyler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
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!
Tyler scoring with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tyler working some strikes from top position.
Tyler lands a couple of digs.
Tyler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tyler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Tyler postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Tyler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Tyler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard.

Tyler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tyler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones wants to sweep here but Tyler controlling him for the moment.
Tyler postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler lands a couple of digs.
Jones 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.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Tyler working some strikes from top position.
Tyler lands a couple of digs.
Tyler with a nice head shot there.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tyler.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tyler's guard.

Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones being controlled here momentarily.
Jones wants to control from the top but Tyler keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler wants to improve his position but instead Jones has moved into half guard.
Jones throwing shots but Tyler is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyler wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tyler's head.
Jones is looking to advance position but Tyler won't allow it.
Tyler is looking to improve his position.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones misses with a head shot. Tyler uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Tyler looking to control.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones wants to control from the top but Tyler keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Tyler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jones is trying to defend but Tyler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tyler working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jones tries for a takedown but Tyler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Tyler. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Rick Tyler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Jones gets caught napping as Tyler dives in and scores a takedown. Jones manages to retain guard.
Jones controls Tyler momentarily but Tyler frees himself.
Tyler throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Jones trying to control the position.
Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Tyler is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler is controlling Jones's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rick Tyler has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Tyler's hands, connecting with Tyler's forehead.
Jones throwing shots but Tyler is blocking nicely.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tyler's head.
Tyler trying to control from the bottom.
Tyler is breathing heavily.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tyler defending well though.
Tyler is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.

Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tyler is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones is thwarting Tyler's attempts to control the position.
Tyler wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tyler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tyler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tyler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones wants to control from the top but Tyler keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tyler to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tyler is one step ahead there.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tyler throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Tyler is proving a slippery customer.
Tyler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tyler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones clobbers Tyler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tyler on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tyler sprawls well. Tyler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Tyler feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Tyler decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones trying to control but Tyler postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyler tries to stand but can't do so whilst Jones controls his leg.
Jones trying to control but Tyler postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rick Tyler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tyler swivels and escapes.
Tyler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Tyler scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Tyler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tyler lands a nice short elbow.
Tyler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jones wants to control but Tyler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones has hold of Tyler's hands but Tyler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jones moves into full guard.
Tyler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Tyler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
Tyler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tyler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones is trying to control the position but Tyler postures up.
Tyler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tyler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones is trying to keep Tyler in close.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jones has momentary wrist control but Tyler slips an elbow through the middle.
Rick Tyler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jones's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jones duly obliges.

Tyler closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tyler throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
Tyler looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones.
Tyler wants to stand and escape but instead Jones has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler is trying to keep Jones in close.
Tyler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tyler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones postures up.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tyler's guard.
Jones prevents Tyler from improving his position.
Tyler is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tyler tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tyler defending well though.
Tyler wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tyler is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tyler avoid being mounted?
Jones thows a huge punch but Tyler dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tyler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sam Jones.
I think Tyler 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 Seu Braga scores the fight for Rick Tyler!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Rick Tyler!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Rick Tyler!

Rick Tyler wins by unanimous decision!
Rick Tyler decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.