PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wind Field (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Field comes to the cage accompanied by The Rains of Castamere -The National. On his way into the cage it seems that Wind Field has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Wind Field seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Field
vs
Tyler

178 cm
24
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wind Field!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ross Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyler throws a nice looking combination but Field bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tyler throws a left and a right that both miss

and Field moves into the clinch.

Field escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tyler misses with a combination

and Field holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Field is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tyler gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Field tightens his grip and picks Tyler up, before dumping him to the ground. Tyler manages to land in guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Tyler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tyler keeping moving, preventing Field from controlling successfully.
Field is breathing heavily.
Field 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.

Field postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tyler is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Field, into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler throwing strikes but missing.

Field is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Field wants to stand up but Tyler is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Field keeping moving, preventing Tyler from controlling successfully.
Tyler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ross Tyler was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Tyler throws a right hand that Field ducks under and follows up with a left that Field also avoids with ease.
Tyler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Field counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Field.
Field tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tyler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Field prevents Tyler from breaking the clinch.

Tyler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler misses with a combination
and Field counters with a one-two to the body.
Tyler throws a combination that misses

and Field counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tyler working hard to break the clinch.
Field prevents Tyler from breaking the clinch.
Tyler tries to break free but Field pushes him back against the cage.
Field tries to pull guard but Tyler holds him up against the cage and eventually Field drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wind Field. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyler prevents the takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tyler tries to circle away but Field has him pinned against the cage.
Field takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tyler gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Field.
Field is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tyler gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyler working hard to break the clinch.
Field drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tyler pulls his leg out and moves away.
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 Wind Field will probably get the nod.
That's time! Field's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A left and a right from Tyler both land. Nice combination.
Tyler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tyler fails to land with a series of punches.
Tyler lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tyler throws a series of punches but Field moves out of range.
Tyler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Field counters by clinching up.
Tyler is trying to push Field away but Field has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Field jumps guard but Tyler turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tyler has had enough of the clinch but Field keeps him there for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tyler is trying to break the clinch but Field has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Field tries to pull guard but Tyler forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Field keeps control of Tyler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Tyler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tyler looks to land a combination but Field avoids it well.
No joy there for Tyler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tyler throws a combination that misses
and Field counters with a body kick that stops Tyler in his tracks momentarily.
Tyler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Field moves into the clinch.
Tyler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Field has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Field has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler tries to circle away but Field has him pinned against the cage.
Field jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tyler walks away with a smile on his face. Field gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wind Field. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Field has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tyler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Field cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Field dodges the punch combination from Tyler.
Field dodges the punch combination from Tyler.
Tyler misses with a double jab.
Tyler throws a nice looking combination but Field bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler throws a series of punches but Field moves out of range.
A combination from Tyler does no damage.
Tyler pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Field back to the cage. Tyler follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Field gets a double leg takedown into Tyler's guard.

Field drops back looking for a leg! Tyler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tyler manages to kick Field off! Field jumps back into Tyler's guard.
Field connects with a couple of short punches.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Field trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tyler's guard.
Tyler trying to control the position.
Field is looking to work some ground and pound but Tyler has wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Field trying to control but Tyler is working from the bottom.
Field won't allow Tyler to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ross Tyler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

A right-left combo lands from Tyler.
Wind Field is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tyler lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tyler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Tyler misses.
Tyler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Field drives through with a takedown into Tyler's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tyler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Field prevents Tyler from getting back to his feet.

Field 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.
Tyler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Field manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Field kicks Tyler off and gets to his feet.
Tyler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Field slips a jab and a cross from Tyler.
Tyler misses with a combination

and Field counters with a shoot takedown. Tyler fights it but they end up in guard.

Field decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tyler, up you get!
Tyler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Field counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tyler won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Field is looking to take a break and control but Tyler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Field working the ground and pound from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Field tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Field trying to control the action but Tyler is working from the bottom.
Field working the strikes but Tyler uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Field prevents Tyler from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Field distracts Tyler with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Field pushing down on Tyler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tyler is refusing to be controlled, as Field sits in half guard.

Field 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.
Field moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Tyler.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Field tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Field thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyler is looking to reverse the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wind Field showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Field has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!