PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stardust Corpsegrinder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stardust Corpsegrinder has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Corpsegrinder
vs
Tyler

177 cm
18
168 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

177 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Inexperienced

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stardust Corpsegrinder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyler looks to clinch

and Corpsegrinder counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tyler's guard now.
Tyler 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.
Tyler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tyler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Corpsegrinder working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tyler is trying to control the position but Corpsegrinder postures up.
Corpsegrinder sitting in guard here, content to control.
Corpsegrinder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Corpsegrinder is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Corpsegrinder won't allow Tyler to get back to his feet.
Tyler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Corpsegrinder works over Tyler with some ground and pound from guard.
Tyler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Corpsegrinder manages to get himself to full guard.
Tyler trying to control the position from guard on top but Corpsegrinder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyler might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Corpsegrinder kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tyler has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Corpsegrinder is proving hard to escape from.
Tyler won't allow Corpsegrinder to sweep him here.

Corpsegrinder has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tyler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Corpsegrinder looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler tries to free his leg and advance position but Corpsegrinder is retaining full guard.

Corpsegrinder is looking for a triangle but Tyler pushes his legs off easily.
Tyler trying to control the position from guard on top but Corpsegrinder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyler trying to stand up but can't free himself from Corpsegrinder's guard.

Corpsegrinder throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tyler uses it to pass to side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corpsegrinder is trying to improve his position.
Corpsegrinder is breathing heavily.

Tyler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Corpsegrinder knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tyler wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Corpsegrinder, who protects the arm well.
Corpsegrinder is looking to reverse the position.
Corpsegrinder is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tyler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Corpsegrinder does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Corpsegrinder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Corpsegrinder looking for submissions off his back.
Tyler wants to take a breather but Corpsegrinder is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corpsegrinder tries to get to full guard but Tyler has control of the leg.
Tyler is trying to control the action in half guard but Corpsegrinder is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Tyler is trying to work for a kimura but Corpsegrinder is defending well.
Corpsegrinder is refusing to be controlled, as Tyler sits in half guard.

Corpsegrinder looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyler prevents Corpsegrinder from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stardust Corpsegrinder dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

The fight stays on the outside here - Tyler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Corpsegrinder tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tyler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Corpsegrinder somewhat.
Tyler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Corpsegrinder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Corpsegrinder counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Tyler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Corpsegrinder throwing shots but Tyler is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Corpsegrinder seems to be working for a kimura but Tyler defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tyler is looking to improve his position.

Tyler actively working from the bottom here.
Tyler trying to control here.
Tyler is looking to improve his position.
Corpsegrinder throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tyler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tyler trying to control the position.
Corpsegrinder seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Corpsegrinder is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stardust Corpsegrinder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tyler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tyler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Corpsegrinder's guard.
Tyler trying to control the position from guard on top but Corpsegrinder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Corpsegrinder is on top in guard.
Corpsegrinder has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tyler 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.
Corpsegrinder throws a big right hand that misses.
Corpsegrinder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Corpsegrinder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Corpsegrinder wants to control from the top but Tyler keeps moving.
Tyler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Corpsegrinder knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tyler on the ground.
Tyler trying to keep a closed guard but Corpsegrinder is proving a slippery customer.
Corpsegrinder trying to control but Tyler is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tyler has his foot on Corpsegrinder's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Corpsegrinder works his way back into a safe position though.
Corpsegrinder with a nice head shot there.
Corpsegrinder controls from within his opponent's guard.
Corpsegrinder throws an elbow that misses. Tyler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Corpsegrinder's guard. Nice move by Tyler!
Tyler wants to control from the top but Corpsegrinder keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stardust Corpsegrinder dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Corpsegrinder shoots in and bounces Tyler off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Corpsegrinder landing some decent shots from guard.
Corpsegrinder looking to pass the guard.
Corpsegrinder is looking to work some ground and pound but Tyler has wrist control.
Corpsegrinder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tyler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Corpsegrinder.
Corpsegrinder preventing the sweep.
Corpsegrinder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Corpsegrinder throws a big right hand that misses.
Corpsegrinder advances position into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler is looking for a sweep.
Corpsegrinder lands a few punches from side control.
Tyler seems a little lost for a moment, as Corpsegrinder dominates the positioning.
Tyler tries to buck Corpsegrinder off but Corpsegrinder is having none of it.

Corpsegrinder tries for a kimura but Tyler is defending well.
Corpsegrinder throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

Corpsegrinder looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Corpsegrinder blocks the strikes from Tyler.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Corpsegrinder throwing strikes but Tyler manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Tyler wants to stand but Corpsegrinder has his arm trapped.
Corpsegrinder tries to bench press Tyler off him but Tyler keeps the position.
Tyler trying to control the action but Corpsegrinder is working from the bottom.
Corpsegrinder is trying to work for a sweep but Tyler has mounted him!
Corpsegrinder tries to reverse the position but Tyler maintains control.
Tyler looking to finish Corpsegrinder with some ground and pound. This is bad for Corpsegrinder!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corpsegrinder is squirming around, avoiding Tyler's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corpsegrinder is wriggling around trying to escape.
Corpsegrinder is working hard here to advance position.
Tyler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tyler raining down hammerfists from mount.
Corpsegrinder keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tyler trying to control but Corpsegrinder is having none of it.
Corpsegrinder is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tyler looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Tyler working for a submission but Corpsegrinder is keeping him at bay.
Corpsegrinder is looking to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stardust Corpsegrinder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Corpsegrinder, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stardust Corpsegrinder!