PBP Commentary

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

Kalenth
vs
Tibbs

189 cm
25
210 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

195 cm
27
205 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Cyril Kalenth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Taylor Tibbs!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalenth displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tibbs.
Kalenth stuffs the takedown attempt from Tibbs. Tibbs gets slowly back to his feet.

Tibbs darts in and clinches Kalenth up against the ropes.
Tibbs tries to pull guard but Kalenth won't allow it.
Cyril Kalenth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taylor Tibbs.
Tibbs tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tibbs fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tibbs tries to pull guard but Kalenth holds him up against the ropes and eventually Tibbs drops back down to his feet.
Tibbs tries to pull guard but Kalenth won't allow it.
Kalenth gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tibbs.
Kalenth prevents the takedown attempt.
Tibbs drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right hand to the body from Kalenth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalenth slows down the pace here.
Tibbs looking for a takedown.
Tibbs tries to pull guard but Kalenth holds him up against the ropes and eventually Tibbs drops back down to his feet.
Tibbs tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kalenth smiles and moves away.
Tibbs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tibbs tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kalenth swivels and escapes.
Tibbs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kalenth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tibbs moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tibbs misses with a takedown attempt - Kalenth sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Tibbs rushes Kalenth and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Kalenth lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kalenth stops a takedown attempt from Tibbs.
Tibbs looks gassed!
A right hook to the body lands for Kalenth.
A right hook to the body lands for Kalenth.

Tibbs manages to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalenth 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.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Cyril Kalenth just wasn't active enough.
Tibbs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kalenth pinned against the ropes. Kalenth gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kalenth connects with a body shot that sends Tibbs's belly button to the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalenth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Kalenth.
Kalenth scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kalenth stuffs the takedown attempt from Tibbs. Tibbs gets slowly back to his feet.
Kalenth thows a body shot but no joy.

Tibbs rushes Kalenth and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Kalenth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tibbs.
Tibbs tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kalenth smiles and moves away.
Kalenth thows a body shot but no joy.
Kalenth thuds a left hand into Tibbs's body.
No luck for Tibbs with that takedown attempt.
Kalenth misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tibbs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kalenth counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kalenth looks to score with a jab to the body but Tibbs is just out of range.
Kalenth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kalenth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tibbs was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalenth.

Tibbs closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tibbs jumps guard but Kalenth stands there with Tibbs around his waist. Tibbs gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Kalenth.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tibbs tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short body shot lands from Kalenth as the two fighters clinch.
Kalenth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kalenth throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kalenth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tibbs.
Tibbs is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Kalenth gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tibbs jumps guard but Kalenth stands there with Tibbs around his waist. Tibbs gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tibbs is trying to drag Kalenth to the mat but Kalenth just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Cyril Kalenth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taylor Tibbs.
Tibbs tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kalenth just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Kalenth presses Tibbs against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tibbs has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kalenth is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kalenth is pressed up against the ropes. Tibbs has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kalenth down to the mat. Kalenth avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tibbs is breathing heavily.

Kalenth has closed the distance and engaged Tibbs in a clinch.
Tibbs tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kalenth smiles and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tibbs shoots in for a double leg but Kalenth sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tibbs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kalenth as he avoids it easily.
Kalenth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taylor Tibbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalenth looks to score with a jab to the body but Tibbs is just out of range.
Kalenth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kalenth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tibbs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Kalenth has Tibbs up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tibbs jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kalenth walks away with a smile on his face. Tibbs gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kalenth scores with a hook to the body. Tibbs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kalenth lands a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kalenth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tibbs, pushing him back against the ropes.
Kalenth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tibbs or not.
A short body shot lands from Kalenth as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tibbs tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kalenth just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Kalenth prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cyril Kalenth has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Come on Kalenth - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tibbs looking for a takedown.
Tibbs tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Kalenth breaks the clinch.
Tibbs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kalenth counters with a two punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tibbs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kalenth.
Kalenth lands a body shot.
Taylor Tibbs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kalenth scores with a jab to the body.
Kalenth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tibbs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Kalenth moves into the clinch.
Kalenth lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kalenth lands a body punch.
Tibbs changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kalenth fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cyril Kalenth is winning the standup battle so far.
Kalenth lands a right hook to the body.
Tibbs takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kalenth throws a sloppy head kick and Tibbs moves out of range easily.
Cyril Kalenth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tibbs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kalenth digs a good hook to Tibbs's body.
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!
Kalenth pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tibbs back to the ropes. Kalenth follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tibbs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kalenth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kalenth is looking to wear down Tibbs with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice body punch from Kalenth.
Tibbs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kalenth counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kalenth digs a good hook to Tibbs's body.
Kalenth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tibbs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kalenth lands a nice hook to Tibbs's body. Tibbs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kalenth looks to score with a jab to the body but Tibbs is just out of range.
Kalenth lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cyril Kalenth dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Tibbs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kalenth.

Kalenth has Tibbs up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tibbs tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kalenth smiles and moves away.
Tibbs misses with a takedown attempt
and Kalenth makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kalenth misses with a wild body shot.
Horrible takedown by Tibbs or perhaps it was just good defense by Kalenth which made him look bad.
Cyril Kalenth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taylor Tibbs.
Kalenth feints a jab promting Tibbs to slip. Kalenth then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tibbs slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kalenth digs a good body shot into Tibbs's ribs.
Tibbs tries for a takedown but Kalenth sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A nice combination there by Kalenth.
Tibbs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kalenth counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tibbs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tibbs tries to keep at a distance but Kalenth has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kalenth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tibbs avoids it.
Tibbs jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kalenth walks away with a smile on his face. Tibbs gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kalenth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tibbs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kalenth lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kalenth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tibbs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kalenth sprawls well. Kalenth wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tibbs gets slowly back to his feet.
Kalenth connects with a body shot that sends Tibbs's belly button to the back.
Kalenth lands a jab to Tibbs's midsection.
Kalenth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tibbs doesn't seem bothered though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kalenth rushes Tibbs and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Kalenth digs a right hand underneath Tibbs's ribcage. Tibbs let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalenth throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tibbs fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tibbs tries to score a body lock takedown but Kalenth shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kalenth works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kalenth throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tibbs can't get the takedown.
Tibbs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tibbs tries to pull guard but Kalenth won't allow it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tibbs drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kalenth gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tibbs fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kalenth lands a shot to the body.
Kalenth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tibbs can do to turn this around?
Kalenth dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Kalenth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kalenth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tibbs or not.
Tibbs jumps guard but Kalenth stands there with Tibbs around his waist. Tibbs gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kalenth lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Tibbs has Kalenth pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Kalenth manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kalenth slowing the pace effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalenth lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Kalenth - that landed with a thud.
Tibbs jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kalenth walks away with a smile on his face. Tibbs gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Taylor Tibbs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kalenth just misses with a punch to the body.
Kalenth digs a good hook to Tibbs's body.

Kalenth moves into the clinch.
Tibbs can't get the takedown.
Tibbs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kalenth lands a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalenth is working Tibbs over against the ropes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tibbs tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kalenth just stands there and leans against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Kalenth as the two fighters clinch.
Cyril Kalenth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kalenth lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kalenth - that landed with a thud.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cyril Kalenth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kalenth has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Cyril Kalenth!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Cyril Kalenth!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Cyril Kalenth!

Cyril Kalenth wins by unanimous decision!