PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Musa Amirov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and luca tyrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Musa Amirov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Amirov
vs
tyrell

186 cm
22
198 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Musa Amirov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, luca tyrell!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
tyrell circles away from the clinch attempt.
tyrell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Amirov as he jumps to the side.
tyrell fails to land the takedown.
Amirov misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amirov throws a right and a left that tyrell avoids nicely.
Amirov misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
tyrell shoots in and drives through. Amirov sprawls well.
Musa Amirov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of luca tyrell.
tyrell dodges the punch combination from Amirov.
Amirov misses with the combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Amirov. That snapped tyrell's head back.
Musa Amirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
tyrell tries for a takedown but Amirov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Amirov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

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

Amirov has his foot on tyrell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. tyrell works his way back into a safe position though.

tyrell 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.
tyrell looks gassed!
Amirov controlling tyrell's posture.
Amirov strikes from his own guard.
Amirov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for tyrell on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
tyrell wants to control from the top but Amirov keeps moving.
Amirov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Amirov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

tyrell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
tyrell has his takedown stuffed
and Amirov counters with a nice uppercut.
Amirov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Amirov takes a swing at tyrell's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Amirov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
tyrell being controlled against the cage.

Amirov has hold of one of tyrell's legs. tyrell is fighting the takedown attempt but Amirov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Amirov wants to control from the top but tyrell keeps moving.
Amirov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of tyrell's head.

tyrell has his foot on Amirov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Amirov works his way back into a safe position though.

Amirov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

tyrell is looking for a triangle but Amirov pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Musa Amirov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Amirov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck tyrell on the side of the head.

Amirov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
tyrell is looking to improve his position.
Amirov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

tyrell is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Amirov pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
tyrell is staying active underneath Amirov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amirov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Amirov scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Amirov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Amirov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
tyrell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Amirov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Amirov.
Amirov trying to control the position but instead, tyrell has worked for underhooks and has pushed Amirov into the cage.
tyrell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Amirov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Amirov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Amirov.
Amirov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Amirov has tyrell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. tyrell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
tyrell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Amirov has a couple of punches blocked by tyrell.
Amirov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but tyrell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

tyrell has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Amirov uses from the top position.

tyrell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Amirov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amirov landing some decent shots from guard.

tyrell looking for a triangle here. Amirov is fighting it but it looks tight! tyrell pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Amirov is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). luca tyrell!