PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ian Tymme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nawal Chekhemani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nawal Chekhemani has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ian Tymme's chin.

Tymme
vs
Chekhemani

190 cm
25
212 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ian Tymme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nawal Chekhemani!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chekhemani moves to clinch but Tymme breaks away
and Tymme counters with a left to the body.
Chekhemani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tymme.
Chekhemani ducks under a wild hook from Tymme.
Tymme misses with a body shot.
Chekhemani moves to clinch but Tymme breaks away
and Tymme counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chekhemani moves to clinch but Tymme breaks away
and Chekhemani takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chekhemani darts in trying to clinch
and Chekhemani takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chekhemani walks into a stiff left hand from Tymme.
Tymme thows a body shot but no joy.
Chekhemani wants to clinch

and Tymme counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Chekhemani!

Tymme is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Chekhemani is surviving well by controlling Tymme's body position as best he can.

Tymme goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Chekhemani turns into him and now he's in Tymme's guard.
Chekhemani stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tymme swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Chekhemani has eaten all the pies!

Tymme is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chekhemani is aware though and is defending well.

Tymme is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chekhemani defends well.
Chekhemani looking to sit in guard and control but Tymme gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tymme wants to pass the guard but Chekhemani is keeping the position.
Chekhemani looking for a sweep. Not yet Chekhemani, not yet.

Chekhemani is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tymme passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chekhemani wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chekhemani is looking to reverse the position.

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.
Chekhemani is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tymme tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Tymme is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chekhemani has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tymme passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Chekhemani!
Chekhemani is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chekhemani throwing hammer fists to the chest of Tymme. What's that going to do exactly?

Tymme has hold of Chekhemani's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Chekhemani manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Tymme with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Tymme dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Chekhemani.
Tymme tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tymme manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Chekhemani flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Tymme has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tymme will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chekhemani tries to lock up and control but Tymme gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chekhemani is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Tymme moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Chekhemani has worked his arm free - good work by Chekhemani!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chekhemani stops Tymme from passing to mount.
Tymme has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Chekhemani!
Tymme takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tymme landing strikes from the mount.
Tymme can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chekhemani is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Tymme has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Chekhemani is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ian Tymme!