PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luca Turilli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakob Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler has chosen Throw the Heat - Mortician as his entrance music. Luca Turilli could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jakob Tyler's chin.

Turilli
vs
Tyler

179 cm
24
179 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

184 cm
26
182 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luca Turilli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jakob Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turilli misses with a double jab.
Turilli tries to bum rush Tyler with a series of wild strikes but Tyler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turilli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turilli swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tyler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tyler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Turilli's waist but Turilli gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tyler off to one side.
Turilli throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Tyler decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Turilli's guard.

Turilli pushes Tyler off and scrambles back to his feet.
Turilli throws a combination that misses

so Tyler counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turilli wants to stand up but Tyler is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyler throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tyler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Turilli has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tyler off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Turilli throws a combination that misses
enabling Tyler to counter with a crisp jab.
A right-left combo lands from Turilli.
Tyler misses with a series of wild punches.
Turilli throws a combination that misses
and Tyler counters with a one-two to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turilli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tyler circles away quickly and effectively.

Tyler throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Turilli tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tyler is in Turilli's guard.

Turilli has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tyler off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Turilli slips a straight right by Tyler.

Tyler looking to score a takedown here. Turilli is defending well but Tyler drives through and ends up in Turilli's guard.
Tyler tries to free his leg and advance position but Turilli is retaining full guard.
Tyler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tyler prevents Turilli from getting back to his feet.
Tyler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turilli works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tyler throws a big elbow that misses.
Tyler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tyler throwing strikes from guard but Turilli blocks nicely.
Turilli is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler throwing strikes but missing.
Turilli keeping full guard, as Tyler tries to pass.
Tyler throws a big elbow that misses.
Tyler trying to control but Turilli is working from the bottom.
Turilli wants to stand up but Tyler is controlling him.

Turilli has his feet on Tyler's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tyler scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Turilli is trying to buck Tyler off.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tyler working the head with strikes.
Turilli wants to get back to his feet.
Tyler throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Turilli 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.
Tyler is looking to take a break and control but Turilli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Turilli tries to escape but Tyler is in control.
Tyler lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turilli 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.
Tyler sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Turilli is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyler trying to control the action but Turilli is working from the bottom.
Turilli is pushing Tyler's head away, looking to escape. Tyler manages to hold on to the position though.
Tyler is putting a hurting on Turilli here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tyler tries to advance to mount but Turilli denies him.
Tyler creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tyler in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turilli parries the strikes from Tyler easily there. Tyler is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Turilli to escape.
Sloppy strikes there by Tyler.
Turilli on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Tyler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Turilli swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tyler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Turilli falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tyler counters with a left to the body.
Turilli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turilli throws a left and a right that both miss

and Tyler counters with a single leg into guard. Turilli didn't expect that.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tyler lands a couple of elbows.
Turilli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Turilli pushes Tyler off and gets back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Turilli. Those never looked like landing.
Turilli swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tyler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Turilli thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyler getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Turilli throws a right hand that Tyler ducks under and follows up with a left that Tyler also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turilli misses with a double jab
and Tyler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tyler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tyler just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyler dodges the punch combination from Turilli.
Tyler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tyler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turilli was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyler.
Turilli leaves Tyler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Turilli falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tyler counters with a left and a right that stings Turilli.
Turilli displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Tyler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tyler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turilli.
Tyler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turilli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turilli misses with a combination
and Tyler counters with a straight right hand.
Tyler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turilli. Turilli circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tyler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turilli.
Turilli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turilli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyler.
Donk. Tyler catches Turilli right on the button with a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turilli misses with a double jab.
Turilli swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Tyler counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tyler looking to pass the guard.
Tyler won't allow Turilli to get back to his feet.
Tyler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Turilli wants to stand and escape but Tyler is having none of it.
Tyler trying to control but Turilli is working from the bottom.
Tyler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tyler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Turilli wants to stand up but Tyler is controlling him.
Tyler landing with the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turilli wants to stand and escape but Tyler is having none of it.
Tyler throws a big right hand that misses.
Tyler stops Turilli from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyler postures up and lands a big shot to Turilli's brow.
Turilli is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tyler is controlling him.
Tyler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turilli works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tyler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tyler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tyler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turilli wants to stand and escape but Tyler is having none of it.
Tyler landing some decent shots from guard.
Tyler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jakob Tyler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Turilli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tyler.
Turilli works over Tyler's head and body with a nice combination.
Turilli throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tyler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turilli throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tyler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Turilli slips a straight right by Tyler.
Turilli misses with a double jab
and Tyler counters with a straight right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Turilli. Those never looked like landing.
Turilli defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tyler.
Turilli falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tyler counters with a three punch combo that has Turilli backing up. Turilli nods at Tyler to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turilli misses with the combination.
Turilli misses with a combination
and Tyler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler lands with an overhand left.
Turilli throws a right hand that Tyler ducks under and follows up with a left that Tyler also avoids with ease.
Tyler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyler misses with a straight right.
Turilli rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tyler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Turilli throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tyler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Luca Turilli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tyler catches Turilli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Turilli misses with a combination
and Tyler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turilli swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tyler counters with a two punch combo.
Tyler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Luca Turilli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turilli swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tyler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Turilli moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Luca Turilli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turilli circles away quickly and effectively.
Luca Turilli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turilli falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tyler counters with a left to the body.
Tyler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Turilli misses with a two punch combination.
Tyler scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turilli swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tyler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turilli misses with a double jab
letting Tyler counter with a right hand.
Tyler connects with a right hand. Turilli shakes it off.
Tyler moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler lands a nice shot that snaps Turilli's head back.
A slow jab from Tyler misses its intended target.
Turilli misses with a combination

and Tyler counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tyler prevents Turilli from standing back up.
Tyler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tyler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tyler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tyler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Turilli with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Turilli avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tyler.

Turilli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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!
Tyler is looking to advance position but Turilli won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Tyler.
Tyler wants to pass the guard but Turilli is defending well.
Tyler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tyler trying to mount his opponent but Turilli defends it.

Turilli manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Jakob Tyler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turilli throws a left and a right that both miss

and Tyler counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tyler.

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

Turilli scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Turilli looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tyler cracks Turilli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jakob 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30

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