PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wiggum Ralph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler has chosen Dream On - Aerosmith as his entrance music. The key to victory for Wiggum Ralph has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Ralph
vs
Tyler

180 cm
26
140 lbs
18 - 7 - 0

172 cm
25
142 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Damnfield clothing
Untouchable Fight Gear

[CLOSED] Nothing For Sale!
HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wiggum Ralph!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rex Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ralph throws a looping overhand right but Tyler ducks down to avoid it.
Tyler shoots in looking for a takedown. Ralph tries to sprawl out of it but Tyler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ralph manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tyler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ralph defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tyler.
Wiggum Ralph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex Tyler.
Ralph throws a head kick that misses.

Tyler shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ralph napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Tyler tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tyler has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ralph is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ralph taking some punishment here, with Tyler in his half guard.

Tyler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ralph has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ralph wants to get back to full guard.
Ralph is looking to control Tyler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ralph avoid being mounted?
Tyler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ralph is concentrating on defense, preventing Tyler from advancing position.
Tyler is thwarting Ralph's attempts to control the position.
Tyler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Tyler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ralph is just riding it out for now. Tyler eventually gives up the hold.
Ralph is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ralph is holding on to half guard well.
Ralph trying to hold on to Tyler's head to control him but Tyler postures up.
Tyler lands with a punch from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ralph regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ralph working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tyler.
Ralph looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tyler is one step ahead there.

Tyler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tyler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ralph manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ralph looking to control but Tyler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ralph is really struggling to control Tyler but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tyler wants to control but Ralph is having none of it.
Ralph really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ralph controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tyler is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ralph wants to control the action but instead Tyler gets a body lock and reverses into Ralph's guard! Nice work!
Tyler wants to pass the guard but Ralph is keeping the position.
Tyler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ralph keeping full guard, as Tyler tries to pass.
Ralph is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ralph pulls Tyler in close to his closed guard and prevents Tyler from doing any damage or advancing position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyler throws an elbow that misses. Ralph uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tyler's guard. Nice move by Ralph!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rex Tyler will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Tyler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tyler shoots in for a takedown but Ralph shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tyler has a takedown stuffed.
Wiggum Ralph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex Tyler.

Tyler shoots in and gets a takedown into Ralph's guard.
Ralph not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ralph is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tyler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ralph is trying to keep Tyler in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler preventing the sweep.
Tyler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tyler looking to pass the guard.
Tyler stopping the sweep attempt from Ralph.
Tyler throwing strikes but missing.
Tyler is working Ralph over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tyler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ralph swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tyler preventing the sweep.
Tyler throws a big elbow that misses.
Tyler is looking to work some ground and pound but Ralph has wrist control.
Tyler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ralph working a defensive guard here.
Tyler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tyler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ralph swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Tyler drops back looking for a leg! Ralph is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ralph manages to kick Tyler off! Tyler jumps back into Ralph's guard.
Ralph avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tyler won't allow Ralph to sweep him here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyler tries to free his leg and advance position but Ralph is retaining full guard.
Tyler distracts Ralph with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ralph is trying to control the position but Tyler postures up.
Tyler throws a big elbow that misses.

Tyler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tyler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rex Tyler has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ralph bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tyler's guard.
Ralph trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Tyler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ralph defends well.
Ralph showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ralph'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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ralph decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tyler, up you get!
Tyler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ralph as he avoids it easily.
Ralph stuffs the takedown attempt from Tyler. Tyler gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Tyler with that takedown attempt.
Tyler shoots in for a takedown but Ralph shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ralph pinned against the cage. Ralph gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rex Tyler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ralph's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tyler avoids the head kick by Ralph.
Tyler fails with the takedown.
Tyler has a takedown stuffed.
Tyler tries for a takedown but Ralph circles away easily
and Ralph counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wiggum Ralph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex Tyler.
Ralph leaves Tyler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ralph tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ralph tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ralph stuffs the takedown attempt from Tyler. Tyler gets slowly back to his feet.
Rex Tyler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ralph circles away.

Tyler fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ralph to the ground. Tyler is now in Ralph's guard.
Ralph is trying to keep Tyler in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler throws a big right hand that misses.
Tyler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tyler tries to free his leg and advance position but Ralph is retaining full guard.
Tyler preventing the sweep.
Tyler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tyler stopping the sweep attempt from Ralph.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ralph is working hard here to advance position.
Tyler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ralph wants to sweep here but Tyler controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tyler 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.
Ralph tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tyler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ralph looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tyler is one step ahead there.
Tyler is working Ralph over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Tyler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler postures up in Ralph's guard and throws a big left but Ralph blocks it.
Tyler throws a big elbow that misses.
Tyler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyler chips away with some ground and pound.
Ralph lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tyler!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyler is trying desperately to improve position.
Ralph controlling his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyler is desperately trying to improve his position but Ralph has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Rex Tyler just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Tyler avoids the head kick by Ralph.
Tyler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ralph is fending him off so far but Tyler persists. Nope, Ralph circles away and we're back to standing.
Tyler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ralph looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tyler shoots for a takedown but Ralph saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wiggum Ralph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rex Tyler.
Tyler shoots for a double leg takedown but Ralph sprawls well. He's pushed Tyler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Horrible takedown by Tyler or perhaps it was just good defense by Ralph which made him look bad.
Tyler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ralph shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tyler shoots in but Ralph avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ralph throws a head kick that misses.

Tyler throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ralph was covering up waiting for the punch and Tyler finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ralph lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tyler!
Ralph tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler is working to get back to half guard.
Tyler tries to hold on but Ralph postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ralph controlling his opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ralph looking to control but Tyler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ralph takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ralph can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tyler is looking to escape.
Tyler is desperately trying to improve his position but Ralph has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler tries to lock up and control but Ralph gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ralph wants to control the pace but Tyler is squirming around nicely.
Ralph prevents Tyler from getting the reversal.
Tyler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wiggum Ralph had his way with Rex Tyler in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Tyler shoots for a takedown but Ralph saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wiggum Ralph is winning the standup battle so far.
Tyler shoots in for a double leg but Ralph sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Tyler feints and as Ralph raises his hands in defense, Tyler changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tyler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ralph is keeping the position for now.
Ralph wants to stand and escape but Tyler is having none of it.
Ralph avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ralph is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tyler throws a big right hand that misses.
Tyler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ralph avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ralph tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tyler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ralph keeping full guard, as Tyler tries to pass.
Ralph 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.
Ralph is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tyler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tyler preventing the sweep.
Tyler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ralph works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ralph is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Tyler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ralph has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tyler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ralph is keeping the position for now.
Wiggum Ralph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ralph not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Wiggum Ralph has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ralph throws a head kick but Tyler moves out of range.

Tyler throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ralph was covering up waiting for the punch and Tyler finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ralph wants to sweep but no luck.
Tyler postures up in Ralph's guard and throws a big left but Ralph blocks it.
Tyler won't allow Ralph to sweep him here.
Tyler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyler throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tyler lands a couple of digs.
Rex Tyler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tyler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ralph's head.

Tyler drops back looking for a leg! Ralph is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ralph manages to kick Tyler off! Tyler jumps back into Ralph's guard.
Ralph looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tyler is one step ahead there.
Tyler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ralph looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tyler is one step ahead there.
Ralph trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler cracks Ralph with a solid left hand.
Ralph looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tyler is one step ahead there.
Ralph is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyler trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ralph manages to pass to mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ralph thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rex Tyler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tyler has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 46:49
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 46:49
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rex Tyler!
Rex Tyler is the new bantamweight champion!
Rex Tyler decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.