PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Cantrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kerem Tuncer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson Cantrell has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Cantrell
vs
Tuncer

207 cm
24
178 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

180 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyson Cantrell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kerem Tuncer!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuncer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cantrell counters with a series of strikes. Tuncer will be more careful next time no doubt.

Tuncer moves into the clinch successfully.

Tuncer drags the fight down to the ground.
Cantrell throwing strikes from guard but Tuncer blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Tuncer is looking for a triangle but Cantrell pushes his legs off easily.

Tuncer looking for a guillotine here but Cantrell defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cantrell stopping the sweep attempt from Tuncer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuncer throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Cantrell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cantrell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cantrell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tuncer is trying to control the position but Cantrell postures up.
Tuncer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cantrell won't allow Tuncer to sweep him here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cantrell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tuncer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cantrell defends well and Tuncer ends up having to push Cantrell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tuncer fails with a takedown attempt.
Tyson Cantrell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kerem Tuncer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuncer tries to land a body kick
and Cantrell counters with a two punch combo.
Tuncer leaves Cantrell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tuncer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cantrell counters with a two punch combo.
Tuncer wants to clinch up but Cantrell keeps it at a distance.

Tuncer rushes Cantrell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cantrell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cantrell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Tuncer breaks from the clinch.
Tuncer tries to clinch up.
Cantrell is looking for a counter combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuncer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tuncer is looking to clinch.
It looked like Cantrell was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tuncer.

Tuncer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cantrell's guard.

Cantrell is working an open guard so Tuncer takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tuncer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cantrell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tuncer.
Cantrell throws a big counter combination but Tuncer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tuncer looks winded!
A nice inside leg kick there by Tuncer. That's going to slow Cantrell down.
Cantrell slaps away a takedown attempt from Tuncer, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuncer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cantrell.
Tuncer throws a front kick that sends Cantrell stumbling back into the cage.
Tuncer tries to clinch there but Cantrell circles away.
Kerem Tuncer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cantrell avoids the head kick by Tuncer.

Tuncer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cantrell to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tuncer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cantrell.
Cantrell throws a strike but Tuncer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Tuncer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tyson Cantrell will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Tuncer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tuncer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tuncer prevents the takedown attempt.
Tuncer is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Tuncer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tuncer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cantrell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tuncer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Tuncer is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuncer prevents Cantrell from breaking the clinch.
Cantrell is trying to pull guard but Tuncer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Cantrell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tuncer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cantrell backwards.
Tuncer wants a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tuncer pulls guard effortlessly.

Cantrell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tuncer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cantrell has managed to get both his arms back between Tuncer's legs - danger averted.
Cantrell throws a big elbow that misses.
Cantrell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tuncer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tuncer pulls Cantrell in close to prevent any damage.
Cantrell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cantrell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tuncer shoots for a takedown but Cantrell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tuncer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cantrell's waist but Cantrell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tuncer off to one side.
Tuncer is breathing heavily.
Tuncer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tuncer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cantrell shoots in looking for a takedown but Tuncer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cantrell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tuncer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cantrell misses with the combination.
Tuncer wants to clinch
and Cantrell counters with a left and a right that stings Tuncer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cantrell keeps the fight on the outside.
Cantrell appears to be looking for a big counter.

Tuncer forces Cantrell back against the cage and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cantrell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tuncer just stands there and leans against the cage.

Tuncer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Cantrell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tuncer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cantrell wants to stand but Tuncer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cantrell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cantrell throws a big right hand that misses.
Tuncer has momentary wrist control but Cantrell slips an elbow through the middle.
Tuncer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cantrell scoring with some ground and pound.
Cantrell cracks Tuncer with a solid left hand.
Cantrell won't allow Tuncer to sweep him here.
Cantrell throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cantrell postures up in Tuncer's guard and throws a big left but Tuncer blocks it.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tuncer wants to clinch up but Cantrell keeps it at a distance.
As Tuncer looks to move away, Cantrell throws a big counter combo bu Tuncer just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kerem Tuncer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Cantrell leaves Tuncer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tuncer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Tuncer looks to move away, Cantrell throws a big counter combo bu Tuncer just gets out of the way.
Cantrell moves out of range of the body kick from Tuncer.
Cantrell swats away the attempt to clinch by Tuncer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuncer tries to clinch but Cantrell is having none of it.
Tuncer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cantrell avoids it really well and circles away.
Cantrell appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tyson Cantrell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kerem Tuncer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuncer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tuncer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tuncer.
Cantrell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cantrell tries to bum rush Tuncer with a series of wild strikes but Tuncer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tuncer misses with a jab to the body
and Cantrell counters with a three punch combo that has Tuncer backing up. Tuncer nods at Cantrell to acknowledge the strikes.
Tuncer moves to clinch but Cantrell breaks away
and Cantrell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cantrell closes the distance and clinches up with Tuncer, looking for a takedown. Cantrell pushes Tuncer against the cage but Tuncer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tuncer throws a counter combo.
Cantrell fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuncer throws a series of punches but Cantrell avoids them all with ease.
Tuncer throws a combination that misses
and Cantrell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cantrell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tuncer is fending him off so far but Cantrell persists. Nope, Tuncer circles away and we're back to standing.
Tuncer on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cantrell keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tuncer dives in and grabs Cantrell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cantrell pushes down on Tuncer's head and hops out.
Tuncer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tyson Cantrell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cantrell closes the distance and clinches up with Tuncer, looking for a takedown. Cantrell pushes Tuncer against the cage but Tuncer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cantrell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tuncer counters with a three punch combo that has Cantrell backing up. Cantrell nods at Tuncer to acknowledge the strikes.
Tuncer misses with a two punch combination.
Cantrell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tuncer shoots in but Cantrell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tuncer tries to clinch up
and Cantrell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cantrell shoots in but Tuncer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tyson Cantrell is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuncer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Tuncer tries to sprawl but Cantrell drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cantrell prevents Tuncer from improving his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Cantrell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cantrell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Cantrell!