PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Byrd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Krazy Horse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krazy Horse is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by click click boom. Michael Byrd has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Byrd
vs
Krazy Horse

182 cm
23
170 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

187 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

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 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Byrd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tyler Krazy Horse!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byrd fails with the takedown.
Krazy Horse misses the shot to the body.
Byrd shoots in looking for a takedown. Krazy Horse tries to sprawl out of it but Byrd keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Krazy Horse manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Byrd looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Krazy Horse is fending him off so far but Byrd persists. Nope, Krazy Horse circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Byrd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krazy Horse stuffs the takedown.
Krazy Horse is looking to score with low kicks.
Byrd fails with the takedown
and Krazy Horse counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Byrd is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Byrd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Byrd shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Krazy Horse defends it nicely.
A head kick misses from Krazy Horse.
Byrd fails with the takedown
and Byrd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krazy Horse's corner calls for a 1-2. Krazy Horse obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Krazy Horse looks to score with a jab to the body but Byrd is just out of range.
Byrd takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Byrd is rocked!
Krazy Horse throws a sloppy head kick and Byrd moves out of range easily.
Oh Byrd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Krazy Horse digs a good body shot into Byrd's ribs.
Krazy Horse misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Byrd seems to have got his legs back now.
Krazy Horse throws a head kick but Byrd moves out of range.
Krazy Horse misses with a hook.
Krazy Horse lands a jab to the nose.
Krazy Horse stuffs the takedown.
Krazy Horse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krazy Horse misses with an uppercut
and Byrd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krazy Horse throws a shot from downtown. Byrd moves away and avoids it.
Krazy Horse lands with a nice body kick.
A head kick by Krazy Horse misses

and Byrd counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Byrd is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Byrd is looking for a kimura but Krazy Horse is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Byrd to get the leverage.
Byrd prevents Krazy Horse from standing back up.

Krazy Horse is defending against the submission attempts here by Byrd.

Byrd seems to be working for a kimura but Krazy Horse defends the submission attempt.

Byrd is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Byrd is working for a submission of some sort.
Byrd is pressing down on Krazy Horse's thigh, looking to free his foot. Krazy Horse is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

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

Krazy Horse kicks off Byrd and gets to his feet.
Krazy Horse scores with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krazy Horse circles away from the clinch attempt.
Byrd avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice body punch from Krazy Horse.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Krazy Horse lands a big head kick that sends Byrd tumbling to the mat! Krazy Horse takes a step backwards and waves Byrd back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krazy Horse throws a jab but it's blocked by Byrd.
Krazy Horse throws out a leg kick but Byrd moves out of range and Krazy Horse only half commits.
Krazy Horse cracks a nice hook into Byrd's ribs.
Krazy Horse looks to throw the jab but Byrd is out of range.
Krazy Horse throws a leg kick but Byrd sees it coming and checks it nicely.

Byrd manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Krazy Horse on his heels. He'll look to pass Krazy Horse's guard now, I'm sure.

Byrd postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Krazy Horse is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Byrd, into his guard.
Krazy Horse tries to free his leg and advance position but Byrd is retaining full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Krazy Horse's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Krazy Horse landing with the ground and pound.
Byrd is looking to stand up but Krazy Horse isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Byrd is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Krazy Horse working some strikes from top position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Krazy Horse is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Krazy Horse lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krazy Horse accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Krazy Horse scoring with some ground and pound.
Byrd pulls Krazy Horse in to control the position.

Byrd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Krazy Horse can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krazy Horse working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krazy Horse keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Byrd's head.
Krazy Horse wanted to stand there but Byrd had control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krazy Horse accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Byrd scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Tyler Krazy Horse seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Krazy Horse misses with a right hand
letting Byrd counter with a right hand.
Krazy Horse bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Krazy Horse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Byrd.
Byrd blocks a head kick by Krazy Horse.
Krazy Horse misses with a wild body shot.
Tyler Krazy Horse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Byrd misses with a takedown
and Krazy Horse counters with a body kick that stops Byrd in his tracks momentarily.
Byrd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice shot lands for Krazy Horse.
Krazy Horse misses with a kick to the body
and Byrd counters with a nice body shot.
Byrd fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Krazy Horse avoids it really well and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byrd slips under a jab.
Krazy Horse looks to land a body kick but Byrd moved away.
Byrd fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Byrd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krazy Horse tests Byrd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Krazy Horse tries a head kick but it misses.
Krazy Horse throws an off balance right hand

and Byrd counters by clinching up.
Krazy Horse wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Byrd has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krazy Horse has had enough of the clinch but Byrd keeps him there for the moment.
Krazy Horse has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Krazy Horse tries to break free but Byrd pushes him back against the cage.
Krazy Horse being controlled against the cage.
Byrd tries to pull guard but Krazy Horse holds him up against the cage and eventually Byrd drops back down to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Byrd pulls guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Krazy Horse showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Byrd dives in and grabs Krazy Horse's left leg, looking for a takedown. Krazy Horse pushes down on Byrd's head and hops out.
Krazy Horse connects with a high kick.
Byrd moves out of range as Krazy Horse throws a body kick.
Krazy Horse just misses with a punch to the body.
Krazy Horse looks to throw the jab but Byrd is out of range.
Michael Byrd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Krazy Horse looks to score with a jab to the body but Byrd is just out of range.
Krazy Horse just misses with a punch to the body.
Krazy Horse stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Krazy Horse wants it to stay on the feet.
Krazy Horse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Byrd.
Krazy Horse tries a head kick but it misses.
Krazy Horse thuds his shin into the meat of Byrd's side.
Byrd shoots for a double leg takedown but Krazy Horse sprawls well. He's pushed Byrd's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Byrd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krazy Horse rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Byrd counters with a left and a right that stings Krazy Horse.
Byrd misses with a takedown
enabling Krazy Horse to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krazy Horse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Byrd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Krazy Horse bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Byrd's head backwards.
Krazy Horse misses with the body kick

and Byrd moves into the clinch.
Byrd has Krazy Horse pressed against the cage.
Byrd is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Byrd tries to pull guard but Krazy Horse holds him up against the cage and eventually Byrd drops back down to his feet.
Byrd keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Krazy Horse's efforts to push away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krazy Horse has had enough of the clinch but Byrd keeps him there for the moment.
Krazy Horse wants to break the clinch but can't.
Krazy Horse working hard to break the clinch.

Krazy Horse breaks the clinch.
Krazy Horse throws a head kick that misses.
Byrd shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck for Byrd with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krazy Horse throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Byrd stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Krazy Horse throws a poor cross that misses
and Byrd finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Byrd avoids the head kick by Krazy Horse.
Nice sprawl there from Krazy Horse as Byrd shoots in.
Byrd slips a jab from Krazy Horse.
Krazy Horse pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krazy Horse throws a head kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Krazy Horse.
Byrd shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Krazy Horse as he avoids it easily.
Krazy Horse lands a lovely overhand right.
Krazy Horse misses with a right hand
and Byrd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Byrd takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byrd gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Krazy Horse throws a push kick but Byrd slaps the foot to one side.
A jab from Krazy Horse misses.
Tyler Krazy Horse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Byrd shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Krazy Horse pinned against the cage. Krazy Horse gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Krazy Horse darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Byrd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Krazy Horse is looking to land body kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A swing and a miss from Krazy Horse.
Krazy Horse throws a sloppy head kick
and Byrd counters with a one-two to the body.
Michael Byrd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyler Krazy Horse is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Krazy Horse connects with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Krazy Horse comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Krazy Horse winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Krazy Horse!
A very excited looking Tyler Krazy Horse rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.