PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rex Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Luiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler comes to the cage accompanied by Solonen ja Kosola - RÄPPII . The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tyler
vs
Luiz

172 cm
31
149 lbs
29 - 12 - 0

170 cm
34
143 lbs
19 - 16 - 1

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rex Tyler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Luiz!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luiz wants to clinch up but Tyler keeps it at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Luiz. Beautiful body shot.
Luiz stuffs the takedown.
Tyler defending well as Luiz loads up on a big left hand.
Nice sprawl there from Luiz as Tyler shoots in.
Luiz lands with a straight right. Tyler didn't see that one coming.
Luiz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tyler slips a jab and a cross from Luiz.
Tyler ducks under a wild hook from Luiz.
Luiz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Luiz wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rex Tyler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luiz misses with a hook. Tyler ducked under it nicely.
Luiz leaves Tyler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Luiz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Luiz throws a jab when Tyler was well out of range.

Tyler fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Luiz to the ground. Tyler is now in Luiz's guard.
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!
Luiz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tyler has passed into side control.
Luiz has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler tries to score with some ground and pound. Luiz controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tyler tries to advance to mount but Luiz instead regains half guard.
Luiz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

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

Tyler 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.
Luiz tries to kick Tyler off but Tyler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tyler is working for a submission of some sort.
Luiz tries to roll over but Tyler keeps him under control.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tyler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Luiz defends it well.
Luiz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Luiz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tyler.

Tyler is working for a submission of some sort.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luiz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tyler is fighting to break Luiz's control of his arms but Luiz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luiz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Luiz is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but David Luiz will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Luiz misses with an uppercut.
Tyler shoots in looking for a takedown but Luiz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tyler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tyler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luiz.
Tyler misses with a takedown attempt - Luiz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Luiz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tyler defends well and Luiz ends up having to push Tyler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Luiz working aggressively here.
Tyler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rex Tyler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tyler.
Luiz misses with a knee to the head.
Tyler wants a takedown.
Luiz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tyler gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tyler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Luiz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luiz throws a hook but Tyler blocks it.

Luiz takes the fight into the clinch.
Luiz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tyler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Luiz is trying to drag Tyler to the mat but Tyler just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Luiz misses with the head strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Luiz.
Tyler is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Luiz is keeping busy.
Luiz tries to throw a body punch but Tyler avoids it by throwing Luiz back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Luiz fails to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Luiz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Luiz misses with a punch on the inside.
Tyler can't find room to land a body shot as Luiz controls the action.

Tyler has hold of one of Luiz's legs. Luiz is fighting the takedown attempt but Tyler gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Luiz wants to sweep but no luck.

Luiz has his feet on Tyler's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
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!
Luiz misses with a takedown attempt

and Tyler counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Luiz managing to control the position.
Luiz wants to stand and escape but Tyler is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Luiz's guard.
Luiz has hold of Tyler's hands but Tyler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Tyler is working for a kimura but Luiz is defending it quite comfortably.

Tyler is working for a submission of some sort.
Tyler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luiz wants to get back to his feet.

Tyler is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Luiz still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Luiz has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Luiz tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Luiz has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tyler!
Tyler tries to hold on but Luiz pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BOOM! Luiz connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Luiz prevents Tyler from getting the reversal.
Luiz looking to ground and pound but Tyler is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but David Luiz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Luiz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Luiz.
Tyler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Luiz but Luiz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Luiz misses with a straight left.
Tyler staying out of range there.
Tyler has a takedown stuffed.
Tyler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Luiz's waist but Luiz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tyler off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rex Tyler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luiz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyler tries for a takedown but Luiz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Luiz tries to clinch up.
Tyler slips under a jab.
Luiz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Tyler counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Luiz!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Luiz wants to get back to his feet but Tyler drags him back down.

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!

Tyler tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tyler throwing strikes but Luiz manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luiz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyler keeps working.
Luiz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tyler haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Luiz working away.
Luiz trying to control the position but Tyler is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luiz working the strikes but Tyler uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Luiz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tyler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Luiz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luiz trying to mount his opponent but Tyler defends it.
Luiz throws a strike but Tyler avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rex Tyler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Tyler manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Tyler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Luiz wants to stand up but Tyler is controlling him.
Rex Tyler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Luiz is trying to keep Tyler in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tyler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
David Luiz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luiz trying to keep a closed guard but Tyler is proving a slippery customer.
Luiz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Luiz manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tyler taking shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luiz is stalling here but it's allowed Tyler to get half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyler missing with punches from the bottom.
Tyler trying to control but Luiz postures up.

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 Rex Tyler.
I think Luiz 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Luiz!