PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyquan White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Heron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Heron has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

White
vs
Heron

187 cm
22
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
193 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyquan White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Heron !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

White rushes Heron and presses him up against the cage.

White's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Heron clinches up against the cage.
Heron tries to break the clinch but White is controlling the position.

White's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

White has managed to clinch.
White tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Heron just stands there and leans against the cage.
White is trying to pull guard but Heron turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

White lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Heron is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
White wants to pass to mount but Heron is defending the position.
White controlling the pace.
Heron tries to get to full guard but White has control of the leg.
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.
White frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Heron is desperately trying to improve his position but White has a good base and remains in mount.
White landing strikes from the mount.
Heron is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Heron should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
White controlling from the full mount.
Heron working to try and regain half guard.
White knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Heron on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heron is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
White sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Heron tries to reverse the position but White maintains control.
White is trying to control here but Heron has managed to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Tyquan White has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

White closes the distance and clinches.

Heron escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
White shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyquan White. That's going to take a lot out of him.

White looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
White sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Heron uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

White looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heron is concentrating on defense, preventing White from advancing position.
Heron wants to control but White is keeping busy.
Heron is staying active underneath White, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
White passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Heron !
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White working Heron over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyquan White dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Heron throws a wild body kick that White sees coming a mile off.
Heron fails in his attempt to clinch.
Heron fails with a takedown attempt.

White closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
White stalls.
White tries to pull guard but Heron won't allow it.
White tries to pull guard but Heron holds him up against the cage and eventually White drops back down to his feet.

Heron manages to pull guard.
White stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heron swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White won't allow Heron to get back to his feet.

Heron looking for a guillotine here but White defends easily.
Heron is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Heron is breathing heavily.
White wants to control from the top but Heron keeps moving.
White looking to sit in guard and control but Heron gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

White is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Heron is aware though and is defending well.
White is looking to stand up but Heron isn't so interested in that idea.
White keeping moving, preventing Heron from controlling successfully.
White working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Heron drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but White manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Heron has White in his guard.
Heron is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Heron is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heron postures up.

Heron stands and steps away. White gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Horrible takedown by Heron or perhaps it was just good defense by White which made him look bad.
Heron throws a push kick but White slaps the foot to one side.

Heron forces White back against the cage and clinches.

White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White stuffs the takedown attempt from Heron . Heron gets slowly back to his feet.
Tyquan White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Heron .
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heron looks for a takedown but White sprawls well.

White rushes Heron and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anthony Heron will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

White misses with a low kick as Heron jumps back.
Horrible takedown by White or perhaps it was just good defense by Heron which made him look bad.

White throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Heron tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. White is in Heron 's guard.
Heron looking to control.
White wants to control from the top but Heron keeps moving.
Heron working a defensive guard here.
White wants to control from the top but Heron keeps moving.
White has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Heron is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Heron takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Anthony Heron hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Heron tries to clinch but White is having none of it.

White shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than White was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heron tries to control the position but White now has his back.
Heron is taking damage to the body and head.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - White's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

White working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heron is in bad spot here.
Heron is keeping busy.

White is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
White tries to get the hooks in deep but Heron pushed the leg off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heron rolls, trying to escape but White keeps control of the position.
White tries to get the hooks in deep but Heron pushed the leg off.
Tyquan White overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Heron looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
White wants to control the position but Heron frees himself and scrambles - White manages to regain control in side control.
Heron looking for a sweep but White has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Heron is just holding on here. White manages to take his back.
Heron turns into White and is now in his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heron pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White is keeping the position for now.

White is looking for a triangle here but Heron uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Heron trying to control the position but White is working away.
White is trying to control Heron 's posture but Heron avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White is trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyquan White showed his dominance in that final round.
Well White 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyquan White!