PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between DeAndre Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blair Howatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson comes into the arena with Slam blaring out of the sound system. Blair Howatt has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with DeAndre Tyson's chin.

Tyson
vs
Howatt

172 cm
22
168 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

180 cm
22
171 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Syndicate Drugs
Blaze Ronin Street Gear

S.W.A.T.

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, DeAndre Tyson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Blair Howatt!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson dodges the punch combination from Howatt.
Tyson doesn't manage to clinch there - Howatt circles away.
Tyson avoids a punch combination nicely.

Tyson has closed the distance and engaged Howatt in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Tyson.
Tyson digs a right hand into Howatt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Howatt's gas tank.
Howatt looks gassed!
Howatt takes an elbow to the temple.
Tyson trying to land knees to the body.
Tyson controlling the action here for a moment.
Tyson lands a shot to the body.

Tyson pulls guard effortlessly.
Tyson wants to sweep here but Howatt controlling him for the moment.

Tyson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Howatt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tyson wants to improve his position but instead Howatt has moved into half guard.

Howatt is working for a submission of some sort.
Tyson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tyson tries to get out of the position.

Howatt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tyson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Howatt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson wants to control but Howatt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tyson tries to roll over but Howatt keeps him under control.

Howatt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Tyson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Howatt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tyson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Howatt.
Tyson moves into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Tyson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Howatt passes into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tyson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tyson.
Tyson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

Tyson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tyson tries to strike from the bottom.
Tyson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Howattis looking to pass into half guard but Tyson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tyson is in guard.
Tyson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tyson is pushing down on Howatt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Howatt is fighting to maintain full guard but Tyson has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Howatt manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Howatt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tyson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tyson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Howatt has his feet on Tyson's thighs here. He's pushed Tyson 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! Tyson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Blair Howatt!
Blair Howatt is the new welterweight champion!