PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Senor Submission (ranked 2608 p4p, 2630 weight class) and Tyler Bevins (ranked 356 p4p, 359 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Submission
vs
Bevins

179 cm
19
170
3 - 0 - 0

188 cm
26
176
4 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing
PWNAGE

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Senor Submission!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyler Bevins!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bevins lands a nice hook to Submission's body. Submission takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bevins leaves Submission with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bevins looks to land a right hand but Submission moved out of range.
Bevins leaves Submission with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bevins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bevins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Bevins as Submission shoots in.
Bevins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Senor Submission. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Submission shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bevins pinned against the cage. Bevins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Submission shoots in but Bevins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Submission fails with a takedown attempt.
Bevins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Submission was well out of range. Poor timing from Bevins.
Submission attempts a counter takedown but Bevins avoids it well and moves away.
Bevins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Submission looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bevins sizes up Submission with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bevins throws a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bevins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Submission sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Submission keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Bevins lands.
Bevins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Submission.
Bevins looks to score with a jab to the body but Submission is just out of range.
Submission shoots in for a takedown but Bevins shows good takedown defense.
Bevins throws out a counter right but Submission avoids it with no problem.
Bevins is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Submission rather than just go for the knockout.
Submission throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bevins's waist but Bevins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Submission off to one side.

Submission scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Submission landing a few strikes.

Submission thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bevins struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bevins tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Submission is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bevins is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The referee asks Submission politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Submission prefers to stall for the moment though.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

Submission tries for a kimura but Bevins is defending well.
Submission working away.
Bevins might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Submission haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Submission wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bevins keeps working.
Bevins tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Submission looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Submission in side control, throwing shots but Bevins defends.
Submission wants to control but Bevins is keeping him busy.
An elbow from Submission crashes against the mat.
Submission wants to control but Bevins is keeping him busy.
Bevins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Submission wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Submission trying to control the action but Bevins is working from the bottom.
Submission working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bevins is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Submission stalls from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bevins tries to bench press Submission off him but Submission keeps the position.
Bevins stops Submission from passing to mount.
Submission working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bevins is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Submission is staying active.
Submission trying to control the action but Bevins is working from the bottom.
Bevins controls the position for a moment.
A lull in the action here as Submission stalls from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Bevins dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Bevins throws a body shot but no joy.
Submission shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bevins defends it nicely.
Bevins let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tyler Bevins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bevins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Submission takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bevins swings for the body but Submission moves out of range.
Submission tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bevins defends well and Submission ends up having to push Bevins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Submission is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bevins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Senor Submission. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Submission wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Submission goes for a takedown attempt but Bevins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bevins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bevins misses with a wild body shot.
Submission has a takedown stuffed.
Submission fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bevins.
Bevins throws a body shot but no joy.
Submission seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bevins throws out a loose jab but Submission uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bevins just misses with a punch to the body.
Bevins misses with a wild body shot.
Submission avoids the body shot from Bevins.
Submission shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bevins defends it nicely.
Bevins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bevins misses the shot to the body.
Bevins stuffs the takedown.
Submission looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bevins connects with a body shot.
Submission misses with a takedown attempt - Bevins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bevins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Submission at a distance.
Submission has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Submission there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bevins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circle momentarily. Bevins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bevins scores with a nice right hand.
Submission shoots in for a double leg but Bevins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bevins misses with a body shot.
Bevins looks to score with a jab to the body but Submission is just out of range.
Nice jab there from Bevins.
Submission tries for a takedown but Bevins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Bevins. Beautiful body shot.
Bevins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Submission manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bevins lands with a nice body punch.
Submission uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bevins.
Submission loads up on a big right hand but Bevins slips the punch.
Submission fails to land the takedown.
Bevins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Submission dives in for a single leg takedown but Bevins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Submission drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Submission lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bevins gets back to full guard.
Bevins controls Submission momentarily but Submission frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bevins pulls Submission in to control the position.
Bevins looking to control.
Submission sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bevins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Submission trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Submission engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bevins controlling Submission's posture.
Submission looking to pass the guard.
Bevins is adopting a defensive guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Bevins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Submission looks for a takedown but Bevins sprawls well.
Submission avoids the body shot from Bevins.
Bevins throws a jab when Submission was well out of range.
Bevins lands a body shot.
Submission misses with a looping left.
Bevins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Submission at a distance.
Bevins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
No luck for Submission with that takedown attempt.
Bevins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bevins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bevins thuds a left hand into Submission's body.
Submission staying out of range there.
Submission avoids the body shot from Bevins.
Bevins lands the left hand.
Submission drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!

Submission gets a double leg takedown into Bevins's guard.

Bevins wriggles free and stands up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler Bevins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bevins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Submission misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Senor Submission. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bevins lands a right hook to the body.
Submission fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bevins avoids it really well and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Bevins as he connects with a hook.
Submission keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Submission fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Bevins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bevins missing with a left hand there. Submission was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Submission shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bevins wants to sweep here but Submission controlling him for the moment.
Submission trying to control the position from guard on top but Bevins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bevins has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Submission pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bevins is keeping the position for now.
Bevins wants to sweep here but Submission controlling him for the moment.
Submission wants to pass the guard but Bevins is keeping the position.
Bevins pulls Submission in close to his closed guard and prevents Submission from doing any damage or advancing position.
Submission trying to control but Bevins is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bevins pulls Submission in close to prevent any damage.
Submission wants to control from the top but Bevins keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Submission tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bevins swivels and escapes.

Submission decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bevins tries to roll over but Submission keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Submission in particular looking to stall.

Submission is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bevins has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bevins gets back to full guard.
Submission wants to pass the guard but Bevins is keeping the position.
Bevins keeping moving, preventing Submission from controlling successfully.
Bevins is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Submission in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Submission trying to control the position from guard on top but Bevins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Submission stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bevins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Submission prevents Bevins from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Bevins really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Bevins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Submission fails with the takedown.
Submission shoots in looking for a takedown. Bevins tries to sprawl out of it but Submission keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bevins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bevins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Senor Submission is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Submission looks for a takedown but Bevins sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Senor Submission. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Submission tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bevins swivels and escapes.
Bevins now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

Submission shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Submission showed some decent athleticism there.
Bevins wants to control but Submission is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Submission is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bevins moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bevins keeping moving, preventing Submission from controlling successfully.
Bevins pulls Submission in close to prevent any damage.
Submission trying to control the position from guard on top but Bevins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Submission is fighting to break Bevins's control of his arms but Bevins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bevins trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bevins is controlling Submission's posture.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Submission decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bevins trying to hold on to Submission's head to control him but Submission postures up.
Submission seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bevins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, if Submission is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bevins trying to control from the bottom.

Submission seems to be working for a kimura but Bevins defends the submission attempt.
Bevins trying to control but Submission postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bevins is trying to stand back up but Submission is controlling him
Submission controlling the action here.

Submission is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bevins desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Submission wants to control but Bevins is keeping him busy.
Submission looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bevins is refusing to be controlled, as Submission sits in half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bevins takes a swing at Submission's ribcage but misses.
Good shot there by Bevins.
Submission doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bevins counters with a nice uppercut.
Submission closes the distance and clinches up with Bevins, looking for a takedown. Submission pushes Bevins against the cage but Bevins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bevins thuds a left hand into Submission's body.
Bevins lunges at Submission with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Submission's hand.
Nice takedown defense from Bevins. No joy for Submission on that attempt.
Submission changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bevins tries to avoid it but Submission manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bevins to the ground. Bevins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Bevins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Submission fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bevins connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bevins throws a looping overhand right but Submission ducks down to avoid it.
Submission attempts a counter takedown but Bevins avoids it well and moves away.
Submission moves away from the strike by Bevins.
Bevins throws a body punch but Submission moves out of range.
Bevins feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Submissions jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Bevins dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Nice body punch from Bevins.
Bevins lands with a good body shot.
Submission shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bevins pinned against the cage. Bevins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bevins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Submission fails with the takedown.
Submission shoots in looking for a takedown. Bevins tries to sprawl out of it but Submission keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bevins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Senor Submission. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bevins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bevins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bevins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bevins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Submission.
Bevins looks to land a right hand but Submission moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bevins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bevins throws out a counter right but Submission avoids it with no problem.
Bevins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bevins wants it to stay on the feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Bevins misses.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Submission shoots and misses
and Bevins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bevins throws a good cross that connects.
Submission takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Decent striking displayed by Bevins there.

Submission closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bevins to the mat! Bevins manages to get full guard.
Bevins controlling Submission's posture.
Bevins's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Submission slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bevins controlling Submission's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bevins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Submission's guard.

This has been an exciting period of action!

Submission looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Submission working for a triangle but Bevins defends it easily.
Submission can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bevins controls the pace.

Submission working for a triangle but Bevins defends it easily.
Bevins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Submission had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bevins defends it easily.
Bevins tries to free his leg and advance position but Submission is retaining full guard.

Submission is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Submission is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bevins stopping the sweep attempt from Submission.

Submission is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bevins defends well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bevins controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bevins wants to stand but Submission has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

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

Submission has his foot on Bevins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bevins works his way back into a safe position though.

Submission has his feet on Bevins's thighs here. He's pushed Bevins off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bevins screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Senor Submission!
Senor Submission retains his welterweight title!