PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davy Bauwens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler comes to the cage accompanied by Kottonmouth Kings-King Klick. Davy Bauwens has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Tyler
vs
Bauwens

185 cm
22
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Tyler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Davy Bauwens!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyler lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tyler.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyler throws a sloppy head kick and Bauwens moves out of range easily.
Tyler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses.
Jeremy Tyler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Tyler.
Tyler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bauwens as he avoids it easily.
Tyler is breathing heavily.
Tyler fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Tyler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bauwens avoids the head kick by Tyler.
Bauwens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyler.

Bauwens drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bauwens pushing down on Tyler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bauwens content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bauwens is looking to take a break and control but Tyler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Tyler actively working from the bottom here.
Bauwens is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tyler!
Tyler throws a head kick that misses.
Tyler misses with a takedown

and Bauwens counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bauwens.

Bauwens drops back looking for a leg! Tyler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tyler manages to kick Bauwens off! Bauwens jumps back into Tyler's guard.
Bauwens wants to control from the top but Tyler keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bauwens pushing down on Tyler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bauwens trying to advance position but Tyler counters by regaining guard.
Bauwens is in close to Tyler's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tyler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bauwens controls the pace.
Tyler keeping moving, preventing Bauwens from controlling successfully.

Tyler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Tyler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Tyler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Tyler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bauwens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bauwens manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bauwens passes Tyler's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Bauwens is working for a submission of some sort.

Bauwens is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bauwens wants to take a breather but Tyler is having none of it.
Bauwens works his foot free and advances to mount.

Bauwens working for a submission but Tyler is keeping him at bay.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bauwens tries to control but Tyler wriggling away.
Tyler working to try and regain half guard.
Bauwens moves to the back position.

Bauwens is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Tyler looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bauwens.

Tyler defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bauwens's arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bauwens is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Tyler has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Bauwens has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Tyler taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Bauwens doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Davy Bauwens!