PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dave Tyler (ranked 5184 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drake Bell (ranked 5188 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Tyler
vs
Bell

170 cm
25
141 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

167 cm
25
141 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Tyler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Drake Bell!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tyler shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bell's guard.
Tyler would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tyler passes Bell's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Bell kicks Tyler off and gets back to his feet.

Tyler clinches up with Bell and pushes him back against the cage.
Tyler gets underhooks to prevent Bell's takedown attempt.
Bell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tyler just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dave Tyler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drake Bell.

Tyler has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bell uses from the top position.
Bell trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bell postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tyler is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bell, into his guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell trying to keep a closed guard but Tyler is proving a slippery customer.
Tyler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tyler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bell is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tyler showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Bell working for submissions but it's allowed Tyler to get to half guard.
Tyler takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bell taking some punishment here, with Tyler in his half guard.
Tyler tries to pass to full mount but Bell defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Tyler there.
Bell has a hand on Tyler's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Tyler takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Tyler looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tyler lands with some strikes.
Tyler controlling the position easily from mount.
Bell reaches up and holds on to Tyler to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tyler putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Bell is rocked!
Bell takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Tyler's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Tyler!