PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Moe Syzlak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Anthem for the Underdog. Moe Syzlak has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Syzlak
vs
Tyler

185 cm
18
178 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

183 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Moe Syzlak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Tyler!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tyler.
Tyler tries to clinch there but Syzlak circles away.
Tyler tries to clinch there but Syzlak circles away.

Syzlak looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tyler wants to sweep here but Syzlak controlling him for the moment.
Tyler being controlled here, momentarily.
Tyler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Syzlak sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Syzlak scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tyler had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Syzlak is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Tyler Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Syzlak's back instead.
Syzlak has hold of Tyler's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.

Syzlak showing good submission defense here.
Syzlak rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Syzlak controlling the position for now.
Syzlak's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Moe Syzlak just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Syzlak gets a takedown into half guard.
Tyler tries to roll over but Syzlak keeps him under control.
Syzlak moves into full mount! Tyler won't be happy about that!
Syzlak looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Syzlak takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Syzlak seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tyler for as long as he can get away with.
Tyler is working to get back to half guard.

That's four 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.
Syzlak controlling his opponent.
Tyler is looking to improve his position but Syzlak isn't that keen on the idea.
The referee warns Tyler that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tyler is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Tyler looks gassed!
Syzlak controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Moe Syzlak dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Tyler misses with a takedown attempt

and Syzlak counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tyler won't be happy with that.
A lull in the action here.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Moe Syzlak just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Syzlak darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Tyler is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Syzlak pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Syzlak seems content to control.
Tyler is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Syzlak prevents Tyler from improving his position.
Syzlak is controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Moe Syzlak just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Tyler has his takedown stuffed

and Syzlak counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Syzlak.
Tyler jumps guard but Syzlak stands there with Tyler around his waist. Tyler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Moe Syzlak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Tyler.
Tyler is trying to drag Syzlak to the mat but Syzlak just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Syzlak stops a takedown attempt from Tyler.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Syzlak tightens his grip and picks Tyler up, before dumping him to the ground. Tyler manages to land in guard.
Syzlak controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Tyler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Syzlak can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Syzlak showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Syzlak tries to free his leg and advance position but Tyler is retaining full guard.
Syzlak has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Tyler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Tyler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Syzlak doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Syzlak manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moe Syzlak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Syzlak is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Moe Syzlak dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Syzlak scores a takedown into full mount!
Syzlak controlling his opponent.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Moe Syzlak just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Tyler fails with the takedown

and Syzlak counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tyler's guard now.
Tyler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Syzlak content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tyler is looking for a triangle but Syzlak pushes his legs off easily.
Syzlak is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tyler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Syzlak 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Tyler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Tyler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Syzlak scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Syzlak showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syzlak with a nice head shot there.

Tyler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Syzlak gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Syzlak not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Moe Syzlak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Moe Syzlak just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Tyler closes the distance looking to clinch

and Syzlak counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tyler!
Tyler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jake Tyler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Syzlak controlling from the full mount.
Syzlak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tyler can do to turn this around?
Tyler is in all sorts of trouble here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Moe Syzlak showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Syzlak has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moe Syzlak!