PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jan Sola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Tysse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sola comes to the cage accompanied by One minute silence, for want of a better world. Tysse has chosen Pantera, By demons be driven as his entrance music. Jan Sola has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Sola
vs
Tysse

200 cm
20
189 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

168 cm
18
187 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 Rio de Janeiro, Jan Sola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kim Tysse!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Sola or perhaps it was just good defense by Tysse which made him look bad.
Sola doesn't manage to clinch there - Tysse circles away.

Tysse clinches with his opponent.
Tysse misses with an elbow over the top.
Sola is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tysse is defending well.

Sola breaks from the clinch.
Tysse tries to clinch up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sola crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tysse - the referee stops the clock and Sola gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tysse. Sola manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sola shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tysse as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Sola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tysse tries for a takedown but Sola sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sola really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sola shoots in but Tysse avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sola throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tysse's waist but Tysse gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sola off to one side.
Tysse should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Sola is breathing heavily.
Sola blocks a head kick by Tysse.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sola tries to sprawl but Tysse drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sola is refusing to be controlled, as Tysse sits in half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kim Tysse.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tysse.
No joy there for Tysse, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Tysse gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tysse tries for a takedown but Sola manages to get underhooks.
Sola is trying to drag Tysse to the mat but Tysse just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sola has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tysse avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Tysse pulls guard successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tysse trying to control the position.
Sola landing with the ground and pound.
Sola tries to free his leg and advance position but Tysse is retaining full guard.
Tysse trying to strike off his back.
Sola preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sola wants to control from the top but Tysse keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sola postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sola will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Tysse throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sola stays in close to Tysse's body and controls the position.
Tysse keeping moving, preventing Sola from controlling successfully.
Tysse tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sola being controlled here momentarily.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sola sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jan Sola.
Sola shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tysse sprawls well. Tysse wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sola gets slowly back to his feet.
Tysse throws a hook but Sola avoids it easily.
Sola shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tysse sprawls well. Tysse wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sola gets slowly back to his feet.

Tysse decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tysse sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Tysse dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Sola closes the distance and clinches up with Tysse, looking for a takedown. Sola pushes Tysse against the cage but Tysse circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tysse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Tysse changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sola looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tysse trying to control the position but Sola is working away.
Sola struggling a bit here.
Sola is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tysse wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sola, who protects the arm well.
Sola is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tysse off and has taken his back!
Tysse rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Tysse is breathing heavily.
Tysse is looking to control Sola's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tysse avoid being mounted?
Sola wants to pass to mount but Tysse is defending the position.
Tysse moves into full guard.
Sola stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tysse swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sola is working hard here to advance position.
Tysse looking for a sweep. Not yet Tysse, not yet.
Sola trying to control the position from guard on top but Tysse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tysse wants to sweep here but Sola controlling him for the moment.
Sola is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

We're going to have a standup here because Jan Sola wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Tysse dives in and grabs Sola's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sola pushes down on Tysse's head and hops out.
Sola fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tysse throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tysse thuds his shin into the meat of Sola's side.
Tysse looks to land a combination. Sola sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tysse looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sola with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tysse defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sola.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Sola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tysse fails to land the takedown.
Sola is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tysse stuffs the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tysse swinging wildly here.
Kim Tysse seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck for Sola with that takedown attempt.
Tysse changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sola tries to avoid it but Tysse manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sola to the ground. Sola escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sola slips a straight right by Tysse.

Tysse gets caught napping as Sola dives in and scores a takedown. Tysse manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tysse looking to control.
Tysse pulls Sola in close to prevent any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Sola gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sola tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tysse swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kim Tysse will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Sola shoots for a double leg takedown but Tysse sprawls well. He's pushed Sola's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sola shoots in for a double leg but Tysse sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Tysse closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Tysse has eaten all the pies!
Tysse trying to control the position but Sola is working away.
Tysse might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sola kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tysse tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sola tries to bench press Tysse off him but Tysse keeps the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Tysse stands up and beckons Sola to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tysse gets a takedown into half guard.
Sola tries to roll over but Tysse keeps him under control.
Sola pushes Tysse off looking to stand but Tysse dives back in and keeps control.
Sola trying to get back to full guard but Tysse takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Sola is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tysse lands a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tysse lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sola hang on?
Tysse looking to control but Sola is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sola tries to reverse the position but Tysse maintains control.
Sola takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Tysse tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tysse wants to control the pace but Sola is squirming around nicely.
Sola is looking to improve his position but Tysse isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sola taking shots to the head.
Tysse looking to control but Sola is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Tysse working for a guillotine from mount but Sola is in no mood to give up.
Kim Tysse has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sola is squirming around, avoiding Tysse's attempts to control the action.
Sola is trying to escape the mount.
Tysse lands a big elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Tysse.
Tysse landing shots from mount.

Tysse is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Sola looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Sola. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Tysse scores a takedown into full mount!
Kim Tysse is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Tysse is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sola to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sola shrugs it off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sola keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Tysse comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tysse has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Tysse!
Kim Tysse thanked the fans post fight for their support.