PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorgensen Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Gauthier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leo Gauthier is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Tyler
vs
Gauthier

180 cm
25
172 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Intelligent

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jorgensen Tyler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Leo Gauthier!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gauthier lands with a nice combination. Tyler backs away looking to recover.
Gauthier stuffs the takedown.
Tyler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gauthier.

Gauthier gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tyler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gauthier is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tyler tries to score a body lock takedown but Gauthier shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorgensen Tyler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyler has Gauthier pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gauthier manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Gauthier ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gauthier no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gauthier looking for a sweep. Not yet Gauthier, not yet.

Tyler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tyler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Tyler drops back looking for a leg! Gauthier is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gauthier manages to kick Tyler off! Tyler jumps back into Gauthier's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tyler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tyler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gauthier is pulling down on Tyler's head to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Tyler pulls Gauthier in close to his closed guard and prevents Gauthier from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tyler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gauthier.
Gauthier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tyler is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tyler pulls Gauthier in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tyler is on top in guard.

Tyler stopping the sweep attempt from Gauthier.
Gauthier can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tyler controls the pace.
Gauthier wants to get back to his feet but Tyler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gauthier not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gauthier will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Gauthier has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tyler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Tyler drops back looking for a leg! Gauthier is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gauthier manages to kick Tyler off! Tyler jumps back into Gauthier's guard.
Gauthier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tyler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tyler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tyler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Tyler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gauthier is one step ahead there.
Tyler is working hard here to advance position.

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.
Gauthier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tyler keeping moving, preventing Gauthier from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tyler working a defensive guard here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

No joy there for Gauthier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Tyler shoots in and gets a takedown into Gauthier's guard.
Tyler trying to control but Gauthier is working from the bottom.
Tyler sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gauthier's guard.

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.

Tyler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gauthier defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tyler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gauthier sees it coming and defends easily.
Gauthier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gauthier is trying to stand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gauthier can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gauthier is not content to let Tyler control the position.

Tyler is looking for a kimura but Gauthier is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tyler to get the leverage.
Gauthier is trying to get back to full guard.

Tyler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gauthier has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gauthier wants to improve his position but Tyler is controlling well.
Tyler slows the pace down in half guard.

Tyler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gauthier sees it coming and defends easily.

Tyler is trying to work for a kimura but Gauthier is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gauthier trying to control but Tyler postures up.
Gauthier is looking for a sweep. Tyler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gauthier is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tyler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Tyler is working for a kimura but Gauthier is defending it quite comfortably.
Gauthier wants to control but Tyler is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Tyler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gauthier does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Gauthier rushes Tyler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Gauthier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gauthier shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tyler pinned against the cage. Tyler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tyler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gauthier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gauthier avoids it really well and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Tyler. No joy for Gauthier on that attempt.

Gauthier darts in and clinches Tyler up against the cage.

Gauthier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Gauthier gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tyler is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gauthier gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorgensen Tyler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyler stops a takedown attempt from Gauthier.

Gauthier manages to break the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Tyler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An attempted straight right counter from Tyler misses the target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Gauthier clinches with his opponent.
Tyler is working for takedown but Gauthier is calmly controlling the position for now.

Tyler gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyler wants to pass the guard but Gauthier is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Leo Gauthier will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Tyler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Gauthier moves into the clinch.

Gauthier wants the takedown. Tyler is fighting it off but Gauthier persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Tyler's guard against the cage.
Gauthier trying to control but Tyler is working from the bottom.
Tyler has a closed guard, preventing Gauthier from standing up.

Tyler is working an open guard so Gauthier takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tyler wants it to stay on the feet.
Tyler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gauthier throws out a counter right but Tyler avoids it with no problem.

Gauthier drives through with a takedown into Tyler's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gauthier 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.
Tyler wants to sweep here but Gauthier controlling him for the moment.
Tyler has his hands on Gauthier's head, controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tyler is on top in guard.

Leo Gauthier has got the better of the ground game so far.

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.
Jorgensen Tyler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tyler prevents Gauthier from getting back to his feet.
Tyler wants to control from the top but Gauthier keeps moving.
Tyler showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gauthier wants to sweep here but Tyler controlling him for the moment.

Gauthier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tyler defends well.
Tyler won't allow Gauthier to get back to his feet.
Tyler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gauthier working a defensive guard here.
Gauthier can't keep his opponent in guard - Tyler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gauthier is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyler moves into full mount! Gauthier won't be happy about that!
Tyler unloading with bombs!
Gauthier tries to lock up and control but Tyler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gauthier is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

Tyler has control of Gauthier's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gauthier regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Tyler working for a submission but Gauthier is keeping him at bay.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tyler is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gauthier has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gauthier wants to control but Tyler is having none of it.

Tyler is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gauthier can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Tyler working for a guillotine from mount but Gauthier is in no mood to give up.

Tyler looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gauthier is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Leo Gauthier is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gauthier holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Tyler tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jorgensen Tyler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gauthier 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Gauthier!