PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Mayfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demian Rocha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mayfield kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dean Martin - Ain't That a Kick in the Head. The key to victory for Tyler Mayfield has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Mayfield
vs
Rocha

185 cm
32
190 lbs
23 - 13 - 1

183 cm
27
196 lbs
16 - 8 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q
Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q

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 23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Mayfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demian Rocha!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayfield digs a good hook to Rocha's body.
Rocha pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mayfield is out of range and Rocha settles back down.
Good work by Mayfield as he checks the leg kick.
Mayfield lands a front kick.
Rocha lands with a nice body punch.
Rocha walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mayfield checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rocha, as that shot connected.
Rocha lands with a shot to the body.
Rocha scores with a leg kick.
Mayfield tries to land a front kick but Rocha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mayfield feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rocha's calf.
Rocha throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Tyler Mayfield has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rocha checks the leg kick.
Mayfield wants to clinch up but Rocha keeps it at a distance.
Rocha checks a leg kick.
Mayfield dips to his left and cracks Rocha with an uppercut!
Mayfield throws a right and a left that both miss.

Rocha darts in and clinches Mayfield up against the cage.

Rocha breaks from the clinch.
Mayfield moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good work by Mayfield as he checks the leg kick.
Mayfield chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rocha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mayfield.
Tyler Mayfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rocha throws an overhand right that lands on Mayfield's shoulder, as Mayfield tries to avoid the shot.
Mayfield takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mayfield fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rocha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rocha. Mayfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Rocha.
Mayfield lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rocha at a distance.
Rocha misses with a body shot.
Mayfield checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rocha motions for Mayfield to come forward. Rocha throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mayfield lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rocha has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mayfield.
Rocha blocks a head kick by Mayfield.
Rocha fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayfield will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rocha shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Rocha manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mayfield on his heels. He'll look to pass Mayfield's guard now, I'm sure.
Rocha wants to control from the top but Mayfield keeps moving.
Mayfield is pulling down on Rocha's head to control his posture.
Rocha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rocha preventing the sweep.
Rocha is looking to work some ground and pound but Mayfield has wrist control.
Mayfield is trying to control the position but Rocha postures up.
Mayfield keeping moving, preventing Rocha from controlling successfully.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mayfield connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocha shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rocha connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rocha checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rocha lands a nice shot to the body.
Rocha blocks a leg kick.
Rocha avoids a kick to the body.
Mayfield throws a head kick that misses.
Rocha motions for Mayfield to come forward. Rocha throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rocha misses with a few strikes there.
Rocha lands with a hook. Mayfield tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A head kick misses from Mayfield.
Mayfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mayfield moves out of range as Rocha throws a body kick.
Rocha misses with a two punch combination.
Rocha throws a front kick that sends Mayfield stumbling back into the cage.
A combination from Rocha does no damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocha shoots for a double leg takedown but Mayfield sprawls well. He's pushed Rocha's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mayfield!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocha connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mayfield explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rocha tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mayfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rocha takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

Rocha rushes Mayfield and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rocha.
Mayfield pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Good body shot from Mayfield.
Rocha has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mayfield avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tyler Mayfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demian Rocha.
Rocha looks gassed!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rocha.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rocha can't break the clinch.

Rocha is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mayfield can't fight it off and eventually Rocha manages to take the fight to the floor. Mayfield looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mayfield is trying to control the position but Rocha postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Demian Rocha will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tyler Mayfield's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Rocha misses with an uppercut. Mayfield saw that one coming.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mayfield fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rocha takes a swing at Mayfield's ribcage but misses.
Mayfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rocha.
Rocha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayfield manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mayfield.
Rocha misses with a low kick.
Rocha throws a poor cross that misses
and Mayfield counters with a head kick. That will keep Rocha thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mayfield scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rocha thows a leg kick but Mayfield checks it
and Mayfield counters with a straight right hand.
Mayfield keeps Rocha at a distance using the push kick.
Mayfield throws a low kick, looking for Rocha's leg but Rocha calmly moves out of range.
Mayfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rocha throws out the jab.
Mayfield throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayfield lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick from Mayfield lands but Rocha takes it in his stride.
Rocha shoots in looking for a takedown but Mayfield manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rocha's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rocha shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mayfield sprawls well. Mayfield wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rocha gets slowly back to his feet.
Rocha is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayfield is looking to slow Rocha down with leg kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Mayfield as he connects with a hook.
Mayfield walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rocha checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

Rocha shoots in and gets a takedown into Mayfield's guard.
Mayfield controls Rocha momentarily but Rocha frees himself.
Mayfield looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rocha is one step ahead there.
Rocha pushes down on Mayfield's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mayfield wants to improve his position but Rocha is controlling well.
Mayfield blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rocha.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayfield moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mayfield is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayfield has control of Rocha's left arm, preventing Rocha from doing any damage.
Mayfield keeping moving, preventing Rocha from controlling successfully.
Rocha throwing strikes but missing.
Rocha is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mayfield looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rocha is one step ahead there.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Demian Rocha.
Rocha misses with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocha loads up on a big right hand but Mayfield slips the punch.
Mayfield misses with a body kick.
Mayfield lands the left hand.
Rocha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice body kick there by Mayfield.
Mayfield scores with a shot to the body.
Mayfield scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rocha listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rocha avoids a kick to the body.
Rocha avoids the head kick by Mayfield.
Mayfield stuffs the takedown.
Tyler Mayfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demian Rocha.
Mayfield moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mayfield.
Rocha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mayfield.
Rocha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayfield manages to avoid it.
Mayfield with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mayfield ducks under a wild hook from Rocha.

Rocha rushes Mayfield and presses him up against the cage.
Rocha is working for takedown but Mayfield is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mayfield tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rocha has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mayfield.

Rocha breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Mayfield as Rocha shoots in.
Rocha's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rocha shoots in for a takedown but Mayfield shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mayfield buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mayfield.
Rocha takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mayfield - that will leave a mark!
Mayfield scores with a leg kick.
Mayfield throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rocha's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mayfield throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mayfield with a nice cross.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mayfield!
Mayfield throws a nice looking combination but Rocha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Mayfield dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tyler Mayfield's cut.
That's time! Mayfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Mayfield throws a leg kick but Rocha sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mayfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rocha throws out the jab.

Mayfield clinches.
Mayfield lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Demian Rocha has been cut.
Rocha looking for a takedown.
Mayfield tries a knee to the head but Rocha blocks it.
Mayfield lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rocha backwards.
Rocha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mayfield lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Rocha is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mayfield.
Rocha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mayfield's elbow.
Knees to the body from Mayfield.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayfield lands an elbow inside that Rocha shrugs off.
Rocha is still on wobbly legs! Can Mayfield finish him?
Mayfield works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mayfield utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rocha seems to have recovered his senses.
Mayfield lands a nice elbow.
Mayfield creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Rocha with a big uppercut! Rocha tries to clinch up but Mayfield pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Rocha to the mat! Rocha covers up and Mayfield unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tyler Mayfield!
Tyler Mayfield really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.