PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Tiernan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darryl Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Tiernan
vs
Rose

177 cm
26
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
21
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Tiernan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darryl Rose!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A head kick by Tiernan misses

and Rose counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rose takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rose prevents Tiernan from standing back up.
Rose thows a huge punch but Tiernan dodges it nicely.
Tiernan tries to roll over but Rose keeps him under control.
Rose slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose prevents Tiernan from standing back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rose wants to pass to mount but Tiernan is defending the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rose has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tiernan thuds a left hand into Rose's body.
Dave Tiernan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tiernan misses with a looping right.
Rose with the counter takedown but Tiernan avoids it easily.
Tiernan throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Rose decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tiernan's guard.
Rose working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tiernan wants to stand but Rose is controlling the position.
Rose trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rose won't allow Tiernan to get back to his feet.
Rose stays in close to Tiernan's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiernan looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rose engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tiernan slaps away a takedown attempt from Rose, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rose moves away from the strike by Tiernan.
Rose throws out a counter right but Tiernan avoids it with no problem.
Tiernan throws an off balance right hand

and Rose counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rose content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose stops Tiernan from getting back to his feet.
Rose slows the pace down in half guard.
Tiernan is trying to control but can't.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rose passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tiernan wants to try and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rose controlling from mount.
Tiernan can't escape the position.
Tiernan trying desperately to get to his feet.
Rose content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rose will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little feinted left hand from Tiernan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dave Tiernan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tiernan misses the shot to the body.
Rose defending well as Tiernan loads up on a big left hand.
Rose tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tiernan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rose manages to avoid it.
Tiernan misses with a shot to the body
letting Rose counter with a right hand.
Tiernan looks to land a right hand but Rose moved out of range.
Rose looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tiernan throws a lazy body kick

and Rose decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tiernan's guard.
Tiernan wants to sweep here but Rose controlling him for the moment.
Rose is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiernan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rose showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tiernan trying to control the position here.
Tiernan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rose controls the pace.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tiernan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rose manages to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Rose's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rose scores with a decent looking hook.
Tiernan moves to clinch but Rose breaks away

and Rose counters with a takedown into side control.
Tiernan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rose's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rose content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tiernan kicks Rose off and gets back to his feet.
Tiernan thows a leg kick but Rose checks it

and Rose counters with a single leg into guard. Tiernan didn't expect that.
Tiernan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rose is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Darryl Rose has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiernan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rose is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tiernan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rose is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rose is looking for the big counter here.
Tiernan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rose circles away quickly and effectively.

Tiernan tries to sprawl but Rose drives through with a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Darryl Rose will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Rose scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rose in particular looking to stall.
Rose is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiernan is looking for a sweep. Rose is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiernan is trying to stand back up but Rose is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rose is taking a breather. Tiernan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rose takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tiernan misses with a wild body shot.
Rose shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tiernan defends it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tiernan misses with a hook

and Rose counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rose.
Rose is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rose stands up over Tiernan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rose trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rose is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tiernan has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rose off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Rose scores with the left hand. Tiernan knows he should have avoided that one.
Tiernan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tiernan misses with a double jab

so Rose counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rose stays in close to Tiernan's body and controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose wants to pass the guard but Tiernan is keeping the position.
Tiernan being controlled here, momentarily.
Rose trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dave Tiernan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rose pushes down on Tiernan's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Tiernan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darryl Rose comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rose winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darryl Rose!
Darryl Rose was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.