PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Readen Bugle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberts has chosen Aint no sunshine By DMX as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Readen Bugle has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bugle
vs
Roberts

201 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

195 cm
19
212 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Readen Bugle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyler Roberts!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bugle darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Roberts tries to get to full guard but Bugle has control of the leg.
Bugle wants to stand but Roberts has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Bugle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bugle trying to control from half guard but Roberts is working away.
Bugle wants to free his trapped foot but Roberts is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bugle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roberts keeps working.

Roberts looking for submissions off his back.
Roberts works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Roberts working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bugle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bugle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bugle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bugle has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Roberts is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Roberts is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Roberts looking for a guillotine here but Bugle defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Roberts avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bugle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roberts works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Roberts is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bugle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bugle is pushing down on Roberts's leg trying to pass to half guard. Roberts is fighting to maintain full guard but Bugle has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bugle is breathing heavily.
Bugle is pressing down on Roberts's thigh, looking to free his foot. Roberts is holding on for now.
Roberts is pressing down on Bugle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts wants to sweep but no luck.

Roberts had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Bugle is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Roberts Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Bugle's back instead.
Bugle turns into Roberts and is now in his guard.

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

Roberts is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's four 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.
Bugle is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Roberts is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bugle is defending well though. Roberts let's go of the attempt for now.
Roberts controlling well, preventing Bugle from escaping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Roberts looking for the choke but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Roberts dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Roberts rushes Bugle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Roberts manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bugle preventing the sweep.

Roberts looking for a guillotine here but Bugle defends easily.
Bugle postures up in Roberts's guard and throws a big left but Roberts blocks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bugle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Roberts has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bugle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Roberts keeping full guard, as Bugle tries to pass.
Bugle throwing strikes from guard but Roberts blocks nicely.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Roberts throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roberts tries to bum rush Bugle with a series of wild strikes but Bugle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

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.

Roberts feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bugle tries to strike from the bottom.
Roberts looking to pass the guard.
Bugle throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Roberts tries to free his leg and advance position but Bugle is retaining full guard.
Roberts sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bugle's guard.

Bugle actively working from the bottom here.

Roberts is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts prevents Bugle from improving his position.
Bugle is working hard here to advance position.

Roberts is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Roberts is pressing down on Bugle's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bugle is holding on for now.
Bugle is looking to improve his position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Roberts feints and as Bugle raises his hands in defense, Roberts changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bugle is on top in guard.
Bugle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roberts wants to sweep here but Bugle controlling him for the moment.
Bugle throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Roberts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Bugle darts in trying to clinch

and Roberts decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bugle's guard.
Roberts tries to free his leg and advance position but Bugle is retaining full guard.
Roberts must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Roberts won't allow Bugle to get back to his feet.

Roberts is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Roberts drops back looking for a leg! Bugle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bugle manages to kick Roberts off! Roberts jumps back into Bugle's guard.
Bugle wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bugle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Roberts is pushing down on Bugle's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bugle is fighting to maintain full guard but Roberts has managed to sneak the leg through.
Roberts passes to full mount!
Bugle has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Bugle wants to get back to his feet.

Roberts is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bugle defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bugle defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Bugle just trying to survive but Roberts is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bugle tries to roll but Roberts sticks to his back.

Roberts tightening his grip on Bugle, looking for the choke.

Roberts looking for the RNC.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts doesn't have the hooks in and Bugle manages to turn into his guard.

Bugle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bugle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

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

That's four 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.
Bugle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roberts looking for a sweep. Not yet Roberts, not yet.
Bugle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roberts is keeping the position for now.
Bugle postures up in Roberts's guard and throws a big left but Roberts blocks it.
Bugle trying to control the position from guard on top but Roberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Roberts has his foot on Bugle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bugle works his way back into a safe position though.
Readen Bugle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Roberts has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bugle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tyler Roberts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Roberts seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Roberts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Roberts 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Roberts!