PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Erwin (ranked 6803 p4p, 720 weight class) and Victor Ulriksen (ranked 12174 p4p, 805 weight class). Erwin comes to the cage accompanied by Break Stuff. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Erwin
vs
Ulriksen

184 cm
28
201 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

183 cm
40
202 lbs
15 - 16 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyler Erwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Victor Ulriksen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erwin stuffs the takedown attempt from Ulriksen. Ulriksen gets slowly back to his feet.
Ulriksen 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.
Ulriksen dodges the punch combination from Erwin.
Ulriksen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ulriksen slips a jab and a cross from Erwin.
Erwin moves forwards but Ulriksen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Erwin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Erwin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ulriksen.
Erwin throws a good cross that connects.
Erwin misses with a body kick.
Ulriksen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Erwin counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A lazy left from Ulriksen finds it's target.
A leg kick checked by Erwin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Erwin.
Ulriksen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Erwin throws a leg kick but Ulriksen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Erwin lunges at Ulriksen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ulriksen's hand.

Erwin ducks straight into an uppercut from Ulriksen and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Erwin manages to regain guard straight away.

Erwin is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erwin wants to get back to his feet but Ulriksen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Oh Erwin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ulriksen controlling from the top position.
Erwin seems to have got his legs back now.
Erwin wants to stand and escape but Ulriksen is having none of it.
Ulriksen works over Erwin with some ground and pound from guard.
Erwin wants to stand up but Ulriksen is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erwin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ulriksen works over Erwin with some ground and pound from guard.
Ulriksen passes Erwin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Erwin wants to control but Ulriksen is keeping busy.
Ulriksen stops Erwin from getting back to his feet.
Erwin is controlling Ulriksen's trapped leg to prevent Ulriksen from advancing to side control.
Ulriksen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Erwin!
Erwin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulriksen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Erwin is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Ulriksen controlling the pace for now.
Erwin is working to get back to half guard.
Erwin wants to hold on but Ulriksen pushes him away.
Ulriksen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Erwin wants to hold on but Ulriksen pushes him away.
Erwin working to try and regain half guard.
Erwin is bucking up trying to escape but Ulriksen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erwin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Erwin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Erwin is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Ulriksen landing strikes from the mount.
You get the feeling that Erwin really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Erwin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ulriksen controlling the pace for now.
Erwin wants to control but Ulriksen is having none of it.
Ulriksen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ulriksen landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Ulriksen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A jab from Erwin misses.
Ulriksen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Erwin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ulriksen tries to clinch up.
As Ulriksen looks to move away, Erwin throws a big counter combo but Ulriksen just gets out of the way.
Ulriksen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Erwin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Ulriksen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Erwin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ulriksen is in Erwin's guard.
Ulriksen wants to control from the top but Erwin keeps moving.
Ulriksen postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulriksen stops Erwin from standing up.
Erwin is trying to control the position but Ulriksen postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Erwin is looking to stand up but Ulriksen isn't so interested in that idea.
Erwin seems keen to control Ulriksen's posture.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
We've been told by Erwin's head coaches at Bullet Proof Dungeon that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ulriksen misses with a double jab
letting Erwin counter with a right hand.
Ulriksen misses with an uppercut.
Ulriksen darts in trying to clinch
letting Erwin counter with a right hand.
Ulriksen fails with the takedown.
Ulriksen misses with a hook
and Erwin counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ulriksen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erwin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Erwin scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheers as Ulriksen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Erwin doesn't seem phased though.
Ulriksen blocks a low kick nicely.
Ulriksen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ulriksen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ulriksen is defended easily by Erwin.
Tyler Erwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Ulriksen.
Erwin throws a big shot that misses.
Ulriksen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Erwin pinned against the cage. Erwin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Erwin stuffs the takedown attempt from Ulriksen. Ulriksen gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erwin throws a solid leg kick but Ulriksen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Erwin.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Erwin.
Ulriksen wants to clinch.
Ulriksen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Erwin swivels and escapes.
Erwin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tyler Erwin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Erwin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Erwin scores with a jab.
Nice shot lands for Erwin.
Ulriksen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Erwin circles away.
Ulriksen misses with a two punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erwin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Ulriksen is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ulriksen misses with a takedown attempt - Erwin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ulriksen is still on wobbly legs! Can Erwin finish him?
Erwin keeps the fight on the outside.
Ulriksen seems to have recovered his senses.
Erwin connects with a right that clearly hurt Ulriksen. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Erwin proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Ulriksen collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Erwin!
A relieved looking Tyler Erwin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.