PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Pyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodolph Pyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christopher Pyle comes to the cage accompanied by Bate Pesadão. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Pyle
vs
Pyle

181 cm
18
186 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Christopher Pyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodolph Pyle!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodolph Pyle tries a head kick but it misses.
Christopher Pyle takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rodolph Pyle misses with a head kick.

Christopher Pyle darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Christopher Pyle thows a huge punch but Rodolph Pyle dodges it nicely.
Christopher Pyle stops Rodolph Pyle from getting back to his feet.
Rodolph Pyle is staying active underneath Christopher Pyle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christopher Pyle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Christopher Pyle is looking for a kimura here.
Christopher Pyle throwing shots but Rodolph Pyle is blocking nicely.

Christopher Pyle is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rodolph Pyle is staying active underneath Christopher Pyle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Christopher Pyle is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rodolph Pyle defends it well.

Christopher Pyle seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodolph Pyle wants to get back to his feet.

Christopher Pyle is trying to work for a kimura but Rodolph Pyle is defending well.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rodolph Pyle taking some punishment here, with Christopher Pyle in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christopher Pyle dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Rodolph Pyle throws a series of punches but Christopher Pyle avoids them all with ease.
Christopher Pyle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rodolph Pyle pinned against the cage. Rodolph Pyle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rodolph Pyle misses with a kick to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Rodolph Pyle. Those never looked like landing.
Christopher Pyle tries to clinch but Rodolph Pyle is having none of it.
Rodolph Pyle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rodolph Pyle misses with a head kick.
Rodolph Pyle misses with a double jab.
Rodolph Pyle lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Christopher Pyle takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Christopher Pyle misses with an attempted mid kick.
Christopher Pyle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rodolph Pyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodolph Pyle lands a nice looking body kick.
Rodolph Pyle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christopher Pyle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rodolph Pyle defends it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rodolph Pyle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rodolph Pyle throws a nice head kick!
Rodolph Pyle throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rodolph Pyle throws a head kick that misses.
Christopher Pyle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rodolph Pyle swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Pyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodolph Pyle throws a sloppy head kick and Christopher Pyle moves out of range easily.
Christopher Pyle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christopher Pyle avoids the head kick by Rodolph Pyle.
Christopher Pyle avoids the body shot from Rodolph Pyle.
Rodolph Pyle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christopher Pyle shoots in and drives through. Rodolph Pyle sprawls well.
Rodolph Pyle throws a nice head kick!
Rodolph Pyle throws a right hand that Christopher Pyle ducks under and follows up with a left that Christopher Pyle also avoids with ease.
Rodolph Pyle connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Christopher Pyle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rodolph Pyle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Christopher Pyle somewhat.
Rodolph Pyle lands a jab to Christopher Pyle's midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Rodolph Pyle misses.
Christopher Pyle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rodolph Pyle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rodolph Pyle jabs Christopher Pyle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rodolph Pyle throws a lazy head kick
and Christopher Pyle counters with a good, hard body kick but Rodolph Pyle shrugs it off.
Christopher Pyle walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rodolph Pyle.
Christopher Pyle avoids the head kick by Rodolph Pyle.
Christopher Pyle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Christopher Pyle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rodolph Pyle circles away.
Rodolph Pyle lands a slapping body shot.
Rodolph Pyle tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christopher Pyle has a takedown stuffed.
Rodolph Pyle scores with a nice strike.
An inside leg kick from Christopher Pyle misses.
Christopher Pyle scores with a shot to the body.
Rodolph Pyle tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodolph Pyle looks to throw a body kick

and Christopher Pyle counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Rodolph Pyle pushes Christopher Pyle off and gets back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodolph Pyle lands with a nice body kick.
Christopher Pyle throws a sloppy head kick and Rodolph Pyle moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodolph Pyle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Christopher Pyle avoids the head kick by Rodolph Pyle.
Rodolph Pyle tries to land a front kick but Christopher Pyle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rodolph Pyle leaves Christopher Pyle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Christopher Pyle throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rodolph Pyle keeps Christopher Pyle at a distance using the push kick.
Rodolph Pyle lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rodolph Pyle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Christopher Pyle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Christopher Pyle avoids the head kick by Rodolph Pyle.
Christopher Pyle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodolph Pyle throws a series of punches but Christopher Pyle moves out of range.
Rodolph Pyle throws a lazy head kick
and Christopher Pyle counters with a nice body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christopher Pyle shoots for a double leg takedown but Rodolph Pyle sprawls well. He's pushed Christopher Pyle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Christopher Pyle takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rodolph Pyle throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Christopher Pyle counters with a shoot takedown. Rodolph Pyle fights it but they end up in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Christopher Pyle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Christopher Pyle slips nicely into half guard.
Christopher Pyle is looking to take a break and control but Rodolph Pyle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodolph Pyle is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Christopher Pyle wants to work for an arm triangle but Rodolph Pyle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christopher Pyle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christopher Pyle is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nice strikes from Christopher Pyle there.
Rodolph Pyle is not content to let Christopher Pyle control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christopher Pyle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Rodolph Pyle has one foot on Christopher Pyle's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Rodolph Pyle throws a head kick that misses.
Rodolph Pyle throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodolph Pyle looks for the body kick but Christopher Pyle saw that one coming.
Christopher Pyle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rodolph Pyle defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Pyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christopher Pyle shoots in but Rodolph Pyle avoids the takedown attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Christopher Pyle.
I think Christopher Pyle 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Pyle!
A victorious Christopher Pyle thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.