PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Muana Shylo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Lo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Lo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Shylo
vs
Lo

186 cm
23
182 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Intelligent

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Muana Shylo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Lo!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shylo moves away.
Lo shoots for a double leg takedown but Shylo sprawls well. He's pushed Lo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Shylo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shylo lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Shylo drops back looking for a leg! Lo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lo manages to kick Shylo off! Shylo jumps back into Lo's guard.

Shylo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shylo swivels and escapes.
Lo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shylo paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Shylo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lo on his heels. He'll look to pass Lo's guard now, I'm sure.
Lo can't keep his opponent in guard - Shylo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shylo is thwarting Lo's attempts to control the position.

Shylo wants to work for an arm triangle but Lo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Shylo is looking for a kimura but Lo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shylo to get the leverage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shylo stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Shylo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Shylo is looking for a kimura here.

Shylo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shylo.

Shylo wants to work for an arm triangle but Lo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lo is looking to escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Shylo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lo sees it coming and defends easily.
Lo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Shylo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Shylo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Shylo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lo is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shylo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Shylo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shylo.
Shylo is breathing heavily.
Lo trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Shylo wants to work for an arm triangle but Lo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shylo wants to work for an arm triangle but Lo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Shylo decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lo.
Shylo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lo sprawls well. Lo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shylo gets slowly back to his feet.
Lo cracks the inside of Shylo's front leg.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Shylo enables Lo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Shylo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shylo keeping moving, preventing Lo from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Shylo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Muana Shylo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A chopping leg kick lands by Lo.
Lo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shylo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lo avoids it really well and circles away.

Lo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shylo to the mat! Shylo manages to get full guard.
Lo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shylo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Shylo has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Shylo misses with a takedown attempt - Lo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Muana Shylo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shylo shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muana Shylo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Lo moves into range and clinches up with Shylo.
Shylo fails to pull guard.
Shylo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lo smiles and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shylo slips a jab and a cross from Lo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lo throws a nice head kick!
Shylo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Muana Shylo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lo throws a series of punches but Shylo avoids them all with ease.
Shylo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lo tries to avoid it but Shylo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lo to the ground. Lo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shylo tries to avoid it but Lo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shylo to the ground. Shylo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Lo closes the distance and clinches.

Lo pulls guard.
Lo looking for a sweep. Not yet Lo, not yet.
Shylo wants to pass the guard but Lo is keeping the position.

Shylo has gone for a leg lock! Lo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Shylo's guard.

Lo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shylo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lo is aware though and is defending well.

Lo stands up from Shylo's guard - Lo perhaps looking for a knockout.
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!
Shylo shoots in looking for a takedown. Lo tries to sprawl out of it but Shylo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Lo closes the distance and pushes Shylo back into the cage.
Lo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shylo prevents it.
Lo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shylo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lo lands with a left to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shylo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lo lands a nice elbow.

Lo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shylo tries to avoid it but Lo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shylo to the ground. Shylo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shylo fails with a takedown attempt.

Lo looking to score a takedown here. Shylo is defending well but Lo drives through and ends up in Shylo's guard.
Lo tries to free his leg and advance position but Shylo is retaining full guard.

Shylo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lo preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shylo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lo wants to control from the top but Shylo keeps moving.

Shylo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Lo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lo wanted to stand there but Shylo had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Lo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Lo fails with the takedown.

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

Shylo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lo moves in looking to clinch but Shylo pushes him off.
Shylo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shylo defends it nicely.
Muana Shylo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Lo.
Lo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shylo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shylo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lo's waist but Lo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shylo off to one side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lo is defended easily by Shylo.
Shylo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lo is fending him off so far but Shylo persists. Nope, Lo circles away and we're back to standing.
Shylo has his takedown stuffed
and Lo counters with an outside leg kick.

Lo moves into range and clinches up with Shylo.
Shylo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lo looking for a takedown.
Shylo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lo walks away with a smile on his face. Shylo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lo fails with a takedown attempt.
Shylo with a lazy takedown attempt

and Lo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lo.
Shylo gets underhooks to prevent Lo's takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shylo smiles and moves away.
Shylo closes the distance and clinches up with Lo, looking for a takedown. Shylo pushes Lo against the cage but Lo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shylo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Shylo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Shylo stands and steps away. Lo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shylo is defended easily by Lo.
Lo connects with a high kick.
Lo looks to land a combination but Shylo avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shylo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lo tries to avoid it but Shylo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lo to the ground. Lo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shylo shoots in for a takedown but Lo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Lo has closed the distance and engaged Shylo in a clinch.
Shylo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shylo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lo just stands there and leans against the cage.

Lo breaks the clinch.
Shylo shoots in for a takedown but Lo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lo tries for a takedown but Shylo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shylo misses with a takedown attempt
and Lo counters with a thumping low kick.
Shylo fails with the takedown

and Lo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lo trying to control the position from guard on top but Shylo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Shylo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Shylo is tightening it up a little... Lo has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Lo reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Lo taps out! Nice BJJ there by Shylo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Muana Shylo!