PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chandler Tyson (ranked 2844 p4p, 2012 weight class) and Chris Coyle (ranked 356 p4p, 248 weight class). Chris Coyle will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Tyson
vs
Coyle

175 cm
30
272
11 - 7 - 0

196 cm
29
245
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

Core Combat

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chandler Tyson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Coyle!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Coyle has Tyson up against the cage in a clinch.

Coyle successfully pulls guard.

Tyson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Coyle manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tyson has Coyle in his guard.

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

Coyle keeping moving, preventing Tyson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson throwing strikes from guard but Coyle blocks nicely.
Coyle trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coyle doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Tyson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Coyle is looking to stand up but Tyson isn't so interested in that idea.

Tyson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Coyle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tyson has managed to get both his arms back between Coyle's legs - danger averted.
Tyson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Tyson has gone for a leg lock! Coyle slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tyson 's guard.

Tyson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tyson keeping moving, preventing Coyle from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tyson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Tyson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Coyle passes into side control.

Coyle is trying to get an arm triangle but Tyson is defending well.
Tyson struggling a bit here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Coyle working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Coyle working the ground and pound but Tyson is defending the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Coyle wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Coyle lands a decent elbow from side control.
Coyle lands a few punches from side control.

Coyle working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tyson is not content to let Coyle control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tyson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

Tyson throws Coyle to one side and escapes!

Coyle manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tyson on his heels. He'll look to pass Tyson 's guard now, I'm sure.
Coyle controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Coyle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tyson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Coyle has managed to get both his arms back between Tyson 's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tyson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Coyle's waist but Coyle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tyson off to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Coyle. No joy for Tyson on that attempt.
Coyle is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Tyson fails with the takedown
and Coyle counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chandler Tyson . That's going to take a lot out of him.

Coyle shoots in and gets a takedown into Tyson 's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coyle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Tyson is looking for a triangle but Coyle pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coyle sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tyson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Tyson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Coyle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Coyle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coyle slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Coyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coyle scoring with some ground and pound.
Coyle lands a couple of digs.
Tyson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tyson wants to stand and escape but Coyle is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tyson keeping moving, preventing Coyle from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tyson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Coyle puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Coyle not doing much here.
Coyle slips a nice elbow through Tyson 's hands, connecting with Tyson 's forehead.
Tyson is trying to get back to full guard.
Coyle is keen to just control but Tyson is a slippery customer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Coyle tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coyle stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Coyle wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Coyle as Tyson shoots in.

Coyle feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tyson wants to sweep here but Coyle controlling him for the moment.

Tyson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tyson keeping moving, preventing Coyle from controlling successfully.
Coyle is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Coyle sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tyson 's guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tyson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tyson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Coyle wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving.

Tyson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coyle wants to stand and escape but instead Tyson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Coyle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Coyle shoots in and bounces Tyson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Tyson kicks Coyle off and gets to his feet.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Coyle. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Coyle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyson moves away.
Tyson dives in for a single leg takedown but Coyle sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Coyle is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Coyle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Coyle shoots in and bounces Tyson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coyle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coyle is looking to stand up but Tyson won't let him.
Coyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyson controls Coyle momentarily but Coyle frees himself.
Coyle trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tyson 's guard.
Coyle won't allow Tyson to sweep him here.

Tyson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Coyle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chris Coyle has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tyson wants to sweep but no luck.
Chandler Tyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyson keeping moving, preventing Coyle from controlling successfully.

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

Coyle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tyson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Coyle walks away with a smile on his face. Tyson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tyson has his takedown stuffed

and Coyle holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chandler Tyson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson has Coyle pressed against the cage.

Tyson lands a takedown into guard.
Coyle is trying to keep Tyson in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coyle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Coyle is looking for submissions but instead, Tyson has regained full guard.

Tyson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Coyle wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving.
Tyson is looking to sweep but instead, Coyle has passed into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coyle tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Coyle prevents Tyson from improving his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Coyle connects with a nice short shot to Tyson 's temple.

Tyson looking for subs from the bottom but Coyle mounts him!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Coyle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Coyle has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Coyle!