PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Lytle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lytle has chosen Light's Out as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Steele
vs
Lytle

183 cm
24
172 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
176 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joseph Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christopher Lytle!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lytle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Steele has his takedown stuffed

and Lytle counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Steele throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lytle works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Steele actively working from the bottom here.
Lytle prevents Steele from improving his position.

Lytle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Lytle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steele is just riding it out for now. Lytle eventually gives up the hold.
Lytle trying to mount his opponent but Steele defends it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Steele actively working from the bottom here.
Steele is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lytle scores with a couple of nice shots.

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

Lytle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lytle has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Lytle has hold of Steele's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Steele manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lytle looks gassed!
Steele tries to reverse the position but Lytle maintains control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele is squirming around, avoiding Lytle's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steele really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Lytle is working for a guillotine from mount but Steele frees his head quite easily.
Lytle manages to capitalize on a mistake by Steele to take his back!
Lytle controlling well, preventing Steele from escaping the position.

Lytle is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Steele is trying to defend against the choke here but Lytle has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Lytle Tightens the hold and Steele taps out furiously! Lytle displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Christopher Lytle!