PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Violence (ranked 1046 p4p, 2301 weight class) and Ton Tyk (ranked 166 p4p, 359 weight class). Violence comes to the cage accompanied by Poi E - Patea Maori Club. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Violence
vs
Tyk

190 cm
27
206
5 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
210
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tim Violence!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ton Tyk!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.

Violence darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Violence prevents Tyk from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tyk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Tyk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tyk controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tyk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Violence pulls his head out easily.
Violence is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tyk tries to roll over but Violence keeps him under control.
Tyk is controlling Violence's trapped leg to prevent Violence from advancing to side control.
Tyk is trying to maintain the position but Violence is very close to passing his half guard.

Tyk looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Violence seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tyk trying to control but Violence postures up.

Tyk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Violence pulls his head out easily.
Tyk wants to control but Violence is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Tyk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Tyk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tyk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Violence definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Tyk actively working from the bottom here.

Tyk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tyk works his way to full guard. Good work.

Tyk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Violence knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tyk on the ground.
Tyk looks winded!

Tyk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Violence is aware though and is defending well.

Tyk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Violence can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Violence controlling from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Violence pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tyk is keeping the position for now.

Tyk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Violence passes Tyk's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Violence performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Tyk actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ton Tyk dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Tyk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Violence tries to avoid it but Tyk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Violence to the ground. Violence escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Violence feinted with a counter takedown.
Tyk dives in and grabs Violence's left leg, looking for a takedown. Violence pushes down on Tyk's head and hops out.
Violence attempts a counter takedown but Tyk avoids it well and moves away.
Tyk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Violence changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tim Violence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ton Tyk.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tyk throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Violence tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tyk is in Violence's guard.
Violence wants to stand and escape but Tyk is having none of it.

Tyk 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.
Violence can't keep his opponent in guard - Tyk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tyk stops Violence from getting back to his feet.

Tyk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Violence has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyk is trying to control. Violence wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Violence pushes Tyk off looking to stand but Tyk dives back in and keeps control.

Tyk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Violence is just riding it out for now. Tyk eventually gives up the hold.
Violence wants to get back to his feet.
Tyk is trying to control the action in half guard but Violence is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Tyk is looking for a kimura but Violence is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tyk to get the leverage.

Violence is defending against the submission attempts here by Tyk.
Violence is trying to stand back up but Tyk is controlling him

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tyk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Violence has managed to free his arm - good work.

Tyk is looking for a kimura here.
Tyk is breathing heavily.
Tyk wants to control but Violence is keeping him busy.
Violence is looking to escape.

Tyk in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Violence tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Tyk!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ton Tyk!
A relieved looking Ton Tyk thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.