PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sydney Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Tyler has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Tyler
vs
Simpson

188 cm
24
213 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

192 cm
22
210 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

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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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Tyler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sydney Simpson!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tyler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tyler throws a head kick but Simpson moves out of range.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses.
Simpson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tyler, right into the meat.
Jake Tyler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyler dodges the punch combination from Simpson.
Nice body kick there by Tyler.
Simpson slips under a jab from Tyler.
Tyler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simpson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tyler. That one must have hurt.
Tyler misses with a combination
and Simpson counters with a left to the body.
Tyler throws a left and a right that both miss
and Simpson counters with a body kick that stops Tyler in his tracks momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Simpson does no damage.
Tyler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Simpson misses with a kick to the body
and Tyler counters with a big head kick but Simpson shrugs it off.
Tyler fails to land the takedown.
Tyler throws a lazy head kick
and Simpson counters with a straight right hand.
Tyler tries to clinch but Simpson is having none of it.
Tyler throws a lazy head kick
and Simpson counters with a leg kick.
Simpson lands with a good body shot.
Tyler is breathing heavily.
Tyler tries a head kick but it misses.
Simpson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Simpson jabs Tyler right on the nose. Tyler blinks but takes it well.
Simpson slips a jab from Tyler.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler misses the body punch
and Simpson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tyler's knee momentarily.
Simpson throws a head kick that misses.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simpson takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Tyler closes the distance and clinches.
Simpson has had enough of the clinch but Tyler keeps him there for the moment.
Tyler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Simpson tries to break the clinch but Tyler is controlling the position.
Tyler stalling the fight.
Tyler tries to land knees in the clinch but Simpson avoids the damage to the body.
Tyler tries to break the clinch but Simpson is controlling the position.
Simpson throws a head punch that misses.
The referee calls for Tyler to work.
Tyler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simpson.
Tyler keeps control of Simpson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Simpson is trying to force a seperation but Tyler has the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler looking to throw knees to the head but Simpson is blocking nicely.
Tyler keeps control of Simpson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tyler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simpson.
Simpson wants to break free but Tyler has control.
The referee calls for Tyler to work.

Tyler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tyler looks to land a body kick but Simpson moved away.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Simpson.
Tyler avoids a kick to the body.
Tyler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tyler walks forward, straight into a front kick from Simpson.
Tyler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Simpson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Simpson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Simpson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler throws a lazy head kick
and Simpson counters with a two punch combo.
Simpson throws a front kick that sends Tyler stumbling back into the cage.
Simpson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tyler counters with a head kick. That will keep Simpson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Simpson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Simpson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Simpson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tyler misses the body punch
and Simpson counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Simpson.
Simpson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice inside leg kick there by Simpson. That's going to slow Tyler down.
Simpson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Simpson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sydney Simpson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Tyler slips a jab and a cross from Simpson.
Simpson throws a leg kick but Tyler checks it.
Simpson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Tyler misses
and Simpson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Simpson lands a head kick!
Simpson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tyler at a distance.
Simpson misses with a low kick.
A head kick by Tyler misses
and Simpson counters with an inside leg kick.
Simpson throws a series of strikes that have Tyler backpedaling.

It looks like Jake Tyler has been cut.
A clash of legs there as Tyler blocks the low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simpson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tyler.
Tyler avoids a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simpson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Simpson throws a combination. Tyler tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sydney Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simpson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good exchange - Simpson coming out on top.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Simpson.
Simpson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A shot to de liver by Simpson. Beautiful body shot.
Simpson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tyler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simpson misses with a kick to the body.
Simpson digs a good hook to Tyler's body.
Sydney Simpson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tyler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simpson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Simpson.
Simpson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tyler circles away quickly and effectively.
Simpson tries to bum rush Tyler with a series of wild strikes but Tyler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simpson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tyler. That did some damage!
A chopping leg kick lands by Simpson.
Tyler moves out of range of the body kick from Simpson.
Tyler checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jake Tyler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simpson works over Tyler's head and body with a nice combination.
Tyler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simpson misses with a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Simpson.
Simpson throws a right hand that Tyler ducks under and follows up with a left that Tyler also avoids with ease.
Tyler misses with the body kick
and Simpson counters with a stiff right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tyler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simpson.
Both fighters circling a little - Simpson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tyler tries to clinch but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Simpson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tyler throws a lazy head kick
enabling Simpson to counter with a crisp jab.
Simpson throws a sloppy head kick and Tyler moves out of range easily.
Tyler moves out of range of the body kick from Simpson.
Simpson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyler avoids the head kick by Simpson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler misses with a leg kick
and Simpson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Simpson cracks the inside of Tyler's front leg.
Simpson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Tyler blocks the low kick.
Tyler moves out of range of the body kick.
Simpson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tyler misses with a kick to the body
and Simpson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Simpson wants to land a leg kick but Tyler is out of range.
Tyler throws a lazy head kick
and Simpson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simpson cracks the inside of Tyler's front leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Simpson finds it's way through Tyler's defenses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tyler takes a kick to the side of the head.
Simpson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sydney Simpson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jake Tyler's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Simpson misses with a low kick.
Tyler shoots in for a takedown but Simpson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Simpson lands with a nice combination. Tyler backs away looking to recover.
Simpson misses with a double jab.
Tyler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Simpson throws a one two combo.
Simpson blocks the body kick.
Simpson throws a leg kick but Tyler checks it.
Tyler throws a combination that misses
and Simpson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from Simpson.
Simpson throws a leg kick but Tyler sees it coming and moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tyler throws a sloppy head kick
and Simpson counters with a two punch combo.
Tyler looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson misses with a low kick as Tyler jumps back.
Tyler walks forward, straight into a front kick from Simpson.
Tyler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simpson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tyler blocks the body kick.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simpson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Simpson misses with a low kick.
Tyler gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Simpson counters with a good, hard body kick but Tyler shrugs it off.
Tyler moves out of range of the body kick from Simpson.
A head kick misses from Simpson.
A good leg kick by Simpson.
Tyler checks a leg kick.
Tyler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Simpson can pounce on him.
Simpson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson scores with a decent looking hook.
Tyler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tyler avoids the head kick by Simpson.
Tyler avoids a kick to the body.
Simpson throws a wild body kick that Tyler sees coming a mile off.
Simpson throws a leg kick but Tyler checks it.
Nice body kick there by Simpson.
Simpson scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simpson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Simpson is working the combinations to good effect here.
A good leg kick by Simpson.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Simpson.
Tyler will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A head kick misses from Simpson.
A left and a right from Simpson both land. Nice combination.

Jake Tyler's cut is getting worse.
Simpson thows a leg kick but Tyler checks it
and Tyler counters with a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson misses with an attempted mid kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tyler checks a leg kick.
Tyler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jake Tyler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simpson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A left lands for Simpson.
Simpson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Simpson works over Tyler's head and body with a nice combination.
Simpson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tyler tries to land a body kick
and Simpson counters with an outside leg kick.
Tyler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson tried to score with a low kick but Tyler checks it.
Simpson lands a head kick!
Tyler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Simpson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyler moves out of range of the leg kick from Simpson.
Tyler moves out of range of the body kick.
Tyler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tyler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simpson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyler checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tyler misses the body punch
and Simpson counters with a one-two to the body.
Sydney Simpson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sydney Simpson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Simpson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sydney Simpson!