PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lance Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler has chosen Guns N' Roses - You Could Be Mine as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jones
vs
Tyler

200 cm
25
270 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

205 cm
22
270 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Lance Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tyler circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Tyler ducks down to avoid it.
Jones throws a series of punches but Tyler avoids them all with ease.
Jones tries to bum rush Tyler with a series of wild strikes but Tyler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Tyler drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jones is looking to stand up but Tyler isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tyler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tyler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones is looking to stand up but Tyler isn't so interested in that idea.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Tyler with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tyler postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.
Tyler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tyler scoring with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler throws a big right hand that misses.
Tyler distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tyler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tyler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tyler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tyler throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Tyler is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Tyler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tyler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyler works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tyler.
Jones wants to stand up but Tyler is controlling him.
Tyler works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones is looking to stand back up but Tyler counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jones.
Tyler lands with a punch from half guard.
Tyler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tyler.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones wants to stand back up but Tyler manages to pass into side control.
Jones taking a bit of punishment here - Tyler scoring with strikes.
Jones is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tyler connects with a decent elbow.
Jones is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tyler cracks Jones with a big elbow.
Tyler scoring with punches from side control.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Tyler drags him back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Tyler dominated that round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jones misses with a double jab.
Jones throws a series of punches but Tyler avoids them all with ease.
Jones throws a series of punches but Tyler avoids them all with ease.

Tyler feints and as Jones raises his hands in defense, Tyler changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tyler chips away with some ground and pound.
Tyler throwing strikes but missing.
John Tyler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tyler connects with a couple of short punches.
Tyler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tyler chips away with some ground and pound.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tyler throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tyler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tyler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tyler throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tyler is controlling him.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Tyler shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tyler showed some decent athleticism there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones pushes Tyler off looking to stand but Tyler dives back in and keeps control.
Jones regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tyler.
Tyler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Tyler is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tyler throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Tyler throws and elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tyler's guard. Nice move by Jones!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to stand but Tyler has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tyler misses with the combination.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tyler circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tyler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Tyler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tyler.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones shoots and misses
and Tyler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jones misses with an uppercut.

Tyler closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tyler looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jones is avoiding damage well.
Jones is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tyler cracks Jones with a big elbow.
Tyler looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jones is avoiding damage well.
Jones is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tyler has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sloppy strikes there by Tyler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Tyler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Tyler closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Tyler.
Jones has Tyler pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tyler manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tyler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Tyler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Tyler turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tyler manages to end up in side control.
Jones is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tyler connects with a decent elbow.
Tyler lands a nice forearm strike.
Jones pushes Tyler away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tyler gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Tyler lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jones down.
Tyler throws an elbow but Jones slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tyler throws an elbow but Jones slips to the side and avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tyler.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Jones sneaks out the side door and pushes Tyler away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tyler as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyler throws a one two combo.
Lance Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tyler counters with a stiff right hand.
Tyler misses with a few strikes there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones!
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination

and Tyler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tyler thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Jones is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Tyler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Jones regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tyler.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tyler.
Jones throws a series of punches but Tyler moves out of range.
Tyler slips under a jab from Jones.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tyler.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.

Tyler drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jones wants to stand but Tyler is controlling the position.
Tyler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tyler throws and elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tyler's guard. Nice move by Jones!
Tyler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
John Tyler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to get up but he can't break Tyler's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Jones gets to his feet. Tyler looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jones misses with a double jab

and Tyler counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jones's guard now.
Jones wants to stand up but Tyler is controlling him.
Lance Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyler lands a couple of decent looking shots.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
John Tyler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tyler has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Tyler!