PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Sypher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tylon Shinoda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tylon Shinoda will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Sypher
vs
Shinoda

210 cm
25
300 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

216 cm
25
290 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel Sypher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tylon Shinoda!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Sypher as Shinoda shoots in.
Shinoda scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sypher throws the kick towards the body but Shinoda avoids it.
Sypher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shinoda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sypher as he avoids it easily.
Shinoda digs a good hook to Sypher's body.
Shinoda lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shinoda looks to land a combination but Sypher avoids it well.
Sypher is looking to clinch.
Shinoda looks to score with a jab to the body but Sypher is just out of range.
Shinoda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Sypher counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shinoda won't be happy with that.
Daniel Sypher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tylon Shinoda.
Sypher is breathing heavily.
Shinoda wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Shinoda is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Shinoda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinoda tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.

Sypher working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Shinoda is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shinoda is trying to stand.
Sypher looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shinoda is trying to stand but he's just given Sypher his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sypher looking for the choke but no joy.

Sypher has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Shinoda has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Sypher just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Sypher's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sypher wants to control but Shinoda is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinoda trying to get back to his feet but Sypher is in full control for now.
Sypher trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Shinoda doesn't escape.

Sypher is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Shinoda has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Sypher looking for the choke but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinoda is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Sypher is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Shinoda looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sypher controls the action.

Sypher working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Daniel Sypher will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sypher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Shinoda doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Sypher moves into the clinch.

Sypher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sypher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sypher with a jab.
Sypher fails in his attempt to clinch.
Daniel Sypher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shinoda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shinoda.
Shinoda slaps away a takedown attempt from Sypher, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No joy there for Shinoda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Sypher shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shinoda is trying to defend but Sypher finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Shinoda is breathing heavily.
Sypher controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinoda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sypher is working away from the top position though.
Shinoda wants to get back to his feet.
Sypher is taking a breather. Shinoda says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shinoda trying to get back to full guard but Sypher takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Shinoda is trying to escape the mount.
Sypher tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinoda is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shinoda wants to get back to his feet.
Sypher looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sypher trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shinoda is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sypher controlling the position easily from mount.
Shinoda is looking to improve his position but Sypher isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sypher sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sypher working Shinoda over with strikes here.
Sypher looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sypher trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sypher controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinoda takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Shinoda is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shinoda flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Sypher takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shinoda is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

Sypher get's back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Sypher bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shinoda is pushing Sypher's head away, looking to escape. Sypher manages to hold on to the position though.

Sypher tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sypher throws the kick towards the body but Shinoda avoids it.
Sypher leaves Shinoda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Sypher shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sypher showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sypher trying to control but Shinoda is working from the bottom.
Sypher controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Daniel Sypher wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Shinoda swings for the body but Sypher moves out of range.
Shinoda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shinoda misses with a body punch

and Sypher holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sypher has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shinoda after a bit of a struggle.

Sypher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shinoda throws a nice looking combination but Sypher bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shinoda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shinoda scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shinoda scores with a one two! Sypher had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Shinoda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sypher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A combination from Shinoda does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinoda misses the shot to the body.

Sypher gets a double leg takedown into Shinoda's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sypher is in close to Shinoda's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sypher pushes down on Shinoda's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shinoda is in trouble now - Sypher has advanced to mount!
Sypher controlling his opponent.
Shinoda is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sypher with shots to the head and body - Shinoda looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sypher controlling from the full mount.
Shinoda is desperately trying to improve his position but Sypher has a good base and remains in mount.
Sypher controlling the position easily from mount.
Daniel Sypher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sypher with the ground and pound from mount.
Shinoda is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Sypher punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shinoda tries to buck Sypher off but he can't manage it.
Sypher unloading with bombs!
Sypher unloading with bombs!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sypher breaks from Shinoda's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sypher controlling his opponent.
Sypher with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Sypher clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Sypher drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sypher sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sypher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shinoda can do to turn this around?
Shinoda is looking to stand back up but Sypher counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Shinoda.
Sypher looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shinoda wants to get back to his feet.
Shinoda is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

We're going to have a standup here because Daniel Sypher wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Some wild striking there from Shinoda.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sypher shoots in and gets a takedown into Shinoda's guard.
Sypher won't allow Shinoda to get back to his feet.
Sypher 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.
Sypher lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Sypher stands up and waves to Shinoda to follow him.
Shinoda misses with a takedown attempt

and Sypher counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Sypher pulls guard effortlessly.

Sypher has his foot on Shinoda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shinoda works his way back into a safe position though.
Shinoda looking to sit in guard and control but Sypher gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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!

Sypher gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sypher instigates a clinch.

Sypher works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Shinoda wants to get back to his feet but Sypher passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Sypher decides to stand up.

Sypher throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Shinoda tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sypher is in Shinoda's guard.
Sypher chips away with some ground and pound.
Sypher postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sypher passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sypher in particular looking to stall.
Shinoda scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Sypher manages to mount him!
Shinoda wants to hold on but Sypher pushes him away.
Shinoda is trying to stand.

Sypher is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Shinoda is surviving well by controlling Sypher's body position as best he can.
Sypher sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sypher avoids the attempt from Shinoda to control.
Sypher looking to finish Shinoda with some ground and pound. This is bad for Shinoda!
Sypher controlling the position easily from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shinoda wants to try and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Sypher had his way with Tylon Shinoda in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Shinoda misses the shot to the body.
Shinoda circles away from the clinch attempt.

Sypher shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shinoda's guard.
Shinoda wants to stand but Sypher is controlling the position.
Shinoda is looking to sweep but instead, Sypher has passed into half guard.
Sypher working Shinoda over with strikes.
Shinoda wants to get back to full guard but Sypher has mounted him!
Shinoda is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Sypher controlling the pace for now.
Shinoda is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sypher controlling his opponent.

Sypher has control of Shinoda's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Shinoda regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sypher landing strikes from the mount.
Sypher content just to control the position here.

Sypher jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Shinoda manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sypher stands up and beckons Shinoda to his feet.
Sypher misses with a kick to the body.
Shinoda looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shinoda stuns Sypher with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Sypher gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shinoda is trying to get back to half guard.
Shinoda tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Shinoda tries to hold on but Sypher postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinoda keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sypher putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sypher controlling the pace for now.
Sypher unloading with bombs!
Sypher looking to control but Shinoda is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sypher tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinoda wants to control but Sypher is having none of it.

Sypher stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Sypher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shinoda.
Nice takedown defense from Sypher. No joy for Shinoda on that attempt.

Sypher closes the distance and clinches.
Tylon Shinoda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Sypher drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shinoda won't allow Sypher to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Sypher is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Shinoda rolls with it to try and escape but Sypher cranks on the arm and Shinoda is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Sypher!
Daniel Sypher tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.