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Event:
AFC #26
Date: Oct 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Tyk.
Tyk drops down looking for a counter takedown but Berber sprawls and moves away.
Tyk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've been hearing reports that Tyk has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tyk takes one on the button.
Berber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyk half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Berber scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Berber throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Tyk counters with a takedown into side control.
Tyk tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Tyk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Berber has escaped the position, nice work there.
Berber throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
#T1##SUB#
Tyk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Berber manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tyk's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Tyk seems to be looking for submissions.
Berber has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tyk is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Tyk is trying to work for a kimura but Berber is defending well.
#SUB#
Tyk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Tyk is trying to work for a kimura but Berber is defending well.
#SUB#
Tyk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
Berber tries to roll over but Tyk keeps him under control.#SUB#
Tyk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Tyk looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Tyk wants to work for an arm triangle but Berber is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tyk is trying to control the action in half guard but Berber is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Berber is trying to control but can't.
#T3##SUB#
Tyk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Tyk wants to work for an arm triangle but Berber is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Berber moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Berber is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tyk trying to control but Berber is working from the bottom.
Tyk won't allow Berber to sweep him here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tyk sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Berber is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tyk slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tyk seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Berber for as long as he can get away with.
Tyk forces his way into half guard.
Tyk is just content to waste time from the top position. Berber takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Berber looking for a sweep. Not yet Berber, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Tyk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tyk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tyk controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Berber throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ton Tyk will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Berber falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Tyk counters with a nice double leg into side control. Berber won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Tyk is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Berber knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyk working away.#SUB#
Tyk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tyk wants to control but Berber is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berber is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Tyk working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Tyk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Berber has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1##SUB#
Tyk swings around for an armbar but Berber sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tyk's guard.
Berber is looking to work some ground and pound but Tyk has wrist control.
Berber trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tyk has momentary wrist control but Berber slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Tyk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tyk controls Berber momentarily but Berber frees himself.
Berber trying to control but Tyk is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Tyk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Berber gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Tyk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2##SUB#
Tyk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Berber defends it easily.
Berber is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Tyk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Berber controlling from the top position.
Berber working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tyk's head.#SUB#
Tyk has his foot on Berber's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Berber works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Tyk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berber can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Tyk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berber defends well.#SUB#
Tyk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berber defends well.#T3#
Berber working some strikes from top position.
Berber scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Berber trying to control but Tyk is working from the bottom.
Berber must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Berber working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Tyk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Berber is aware though and is defending well.
Berber is looking to stand up but Tyk won't let him.
Berber working some strikes from top position.
Berber lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Berber trying to control but Tyk is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Tyk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berber defends well.#SUB#
Tyk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Berber gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Berber working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tyk's head.#T4#
Berber wants to control from the top but Tyk keeps moving.
Berber is working Tyk over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Berber is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Berber drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Berber jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Tyk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Berber doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Berber manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Berber trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Tyk working for a triangle but Berber defends it easily.
Berber trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Theodore Berber will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Berber misses with a hook. Tyk ducked under it nicely.
Ton Tyk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Berber does no damage.
Tyk half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Berber has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Berber lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Berber throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Tyk counters with a nice double leg into side control. Berber won't be happy with that.
Tyk is looking to take a break and control but Berber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Tyk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Berber regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tyk is looking for submissions but instead, Berber has regained full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tyk trying to control the position from guard on top but Berber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Berber trying to keep a closed guard but Tyk is proving a slippery customer.
Berber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tyk is one step ahead there.
Berber keeping moving, preventing Tyk from controlling successfully.
Berber tries to strike from the bottom.
Tyk trying to control but Berber is working from the bottom.
Tyk won't allow Berber to get back to his feet.
Ton Tyk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Tyk 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.
Berber tries to strike from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A combination from Berber does no damage.
Tyk attempts a counter takedown but Berber avoids it well and moves away.
Berber falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Tyk counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Berber trying to keep a closed guard but Tyk is proving a slippery customer.
Tyk trying to control the position from guard on top but Berber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berber looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Tyk trying to control the position from guard on top but Berber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Tyk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tyk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tyk stopping the sweep attempt from Berber.
Berber keeping moving, preventing Tyk from controlling successfully.
Berber looking to control.
Tyk wants to control from the top but Berber keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Berber ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tyk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tyk slips a straight right by Berber.
Tyk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tyk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Berber swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Tyk counters with a single leg into guard. Berber didn't expect that.
Tyk stands and throws Berber's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tyk wants to control for a moment but Berber uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Berber does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Tyk is trying to work for a kimura but Berber is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ton Tyk.
I think Tyk has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ton Tyk!
A victorious Ton Tyk thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
AFC #24
Date: Sep 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Shrute tries to close the distance and clinch but Tyk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shrute looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD2#
Shrute looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tyk!
Tyk struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyk is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shrute off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Tyk is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Shrute won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Tyk off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ton Tyk!
Ton Tyk thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
AFC #19
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Boxley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyk moves away.
Tyk drops down looking for a counter takedown but Boxley sprawls and moves away.
We've been hearing reports that Tyk has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tyk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brian Boxley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boxley stuns Tyk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tyk slips a jab and a cross from Boxley.
Tyk attempts a counter takedown but Boxley avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Boxley closes the distance and clinches.
Tyk goes for a takedown attempt but Boxley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boxley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxley thuds a left hand into Tyk's body.#T1#
Boxley lands a right hook to the body.
Tyk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boxley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tyk. Tyk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boxley lands a right hook to the body.
Boxley has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tyk is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Boxley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tyk.
Boxley cracks a nice hook into Tyk's ribs.
Boxley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tyk at a distance.
Tyk is breathing heavily.
Boxley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Boxley lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boxley works Tyk's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Boxley moves into the clinch.
Boxley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boxley is working Tyk over against the cage.
Boxley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tyk backwards.
Boxley lands with a light punch inside.
Boxley scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#Tyk is rocked!
Boxley lands a hook that snaps the head of Tyk backwards.
Oh Tyk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boxley digs a right hand underneath Tyk's ribcage. Tyk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tyk seems to have got his legs back now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boxley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boxley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tyks head. #T3#
Tyk is trying to pull guard but Boxley has him pressed against the cage.
Tyk takes a shot to the head.
Boxley scores with a shoulder strike.
Tyk tries to pull guard but Boxley won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ton Tyk. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Boxley drops Tyk onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Tyk is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Boxley creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Tyk's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Tyk drops to his knees and Boxley pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Boxley!
A less than humble Brian Boxley misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
AFC #17
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#TD#
Violence darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Violence prevents Tyk from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tyk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Tyk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tyk controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Tyk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Violence pulls his head out easily.
Violence is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tyk tries to roll over but Violence keeps him under control.
Tyk is controlling Violence's trapped leg to prevent Violence from advancing to side control.
Tyk is trying to maintain the position but Violence is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Tyk looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Violence seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tyk trying to control but Violence postures up.
#SUB2#
Tyk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Violence pulls his head out easily.
Tyk wants to control but Violence is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Tyk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Tyk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Tyk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB2#
Tyk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Violence definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Tyk actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Tyk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tyk works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Tyk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Violence knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tyk on the ground.
Tyk looks winded!#SUB2#
Tyk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Violence is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Tyk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Violence can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Violence controlling from the top position. #T4#
Violence pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tyk is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Tyk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Violence passes Tyk's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Violence performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Tyk actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ton Tyk dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tyk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Violence tries to avoid it but Tyk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Violence to the ground. Violence escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Violence feinted with a counter takedown.
Tyk dives in and grabs Violence's left leg, looking for a takedown. Violence pushes down on Tyk's head and hops out.
Violence attempts a counter takedown but Tyk avoids it well and moves away.
Tyk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Violence changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tim Violence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ton Tyk.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Tyk throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Violence tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tyk is in Violence's guard.
Violence wants to stand and escape but Tyk is having none of it. #SUB2#
Tyk 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.
Violence can't keep his opponent in guard - Tyk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tyk stops Violence from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Tyk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Violence has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Tyk is trying to control. Violence wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Violence pushes Tyk off looking to stand but Tyk dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Tyk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Violence is just riding it out for now. Tyk eventually gives up the hold.
Violence wants to get back to his feet.
Tyk is trying to control the action in half guard but Violence is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Tyk is looking for a kimura but Violence is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tyk to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Violence is defending against the submission attempts here by Tyk.
Violence is trying to stand back up but Tyk is controlling him
#T3##SUB2#
Tyk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Violence has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Tyk is looking for a kimura here.
Tyk is breathing heavily.
Tyk wants to control but Violence is keeping him busy.
Violence is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Tyk in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Violence tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Tyk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ton Tyk!
A relieved looking Ton Tyk thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Ajax Friday Fight Night 7
Date: Jul 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#TD#
Violence drives through with a takedown into Tyk's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Tyk looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Violence is defending well. Tyk quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Violence has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Tyk celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ton Tyk!
A relieved looking Ton Tyk thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
AFC #13
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Tyk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tyk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Porter pinned against the cage. Porter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tyk throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Porter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tyk gets back to full guard.
Tyk wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Porter's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tyk seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Porter trying to control but Tyk is working from the bottom.
Tyk tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Tyk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Porter throws a big right hand that misses.
Tyk working a defensive guard here.
Porter wants to stand but Tyk is controlling his posture from full guard.
Porter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tyk working a defensive guard but Porter manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Porter misses with the ground and pound.
Tyk tries to bench press Porter off him but Porter keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.
Tyk defending against the ground and pound.
Porter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Tyk gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tyk tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Tyk looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Porter tries to clinch there but Tyk circles away.
#TD2#
Porter closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tyk did well to prevent Porter getting side control.
Porter performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tyk is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Tyk is not content to let Porter control the position.
Tyk slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tyk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Porter throwing strikes but missing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Porter wants to control from the top but Tyk keeps moving.
Porter tries to free his leg and advance position but Tyk is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Porter dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Porter looks to land a combination but Tyk avoids it well.
Tyk misses with a takedown attempt - Porter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Porter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tyk drops down looking for a counter takedown but Porter sprawls and moves away.
Tyk shoots in looking for a takedown but Porter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tyk's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Porter unleashes a big counter combination but Tyk bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ton Tyk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Porter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tyk circles away.#TD#
Tyk looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Porter!
Sloppy strikes there by Tyk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Porter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Porter might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tyk haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1##SU#
Tyk decides to stand back up. Tyk steps back and let's Porter get back to his feet.
Porter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tyk tries to avoid it but Porter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tyk to the ground. Tyk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tyk is looking for a counter combo.
Ton Tyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Porter.
Porter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tyk.
Tyk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Porter avoids it really well and circles away.
Porter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tyk tries to clinch but Porter is having none of it.
Tyk throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tyk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Porter gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tyk to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Porter has his foot on Tyk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tyk works his way back into a safe position though.
Porter is breathing heavily.
Porter wants to control the position but Tyk says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Tyk is looking to take a break and control but Porter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Porter makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Porter.
Porter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tyk controls the pace.#SU#
Tyk stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3##TD#
Tyk looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tyk wants to control but Porter is keeping him busy.
Tyk seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Porter has hold of Tyk's hands but Tyk slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tyk is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Porter wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Porter is looking to improve his position.
Tyk content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Porter trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Tyk manages to pass to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ton Tyk dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Porter misses with a head kick.
Porter shoots in for a takedown but Tyk shows good takedown defense.
Tyk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD#
Tyk throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Porter tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tyk is in Porter's guard.
Porter is wriggling around but Tyk manages to pass to half guard.
Porter wants to get back to full guard but Tyk has mounted him!
Tyk controlling from the full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyk punching from mount but Porter doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Tyk controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Tyk is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Porter has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Porter!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Porter's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tyk pulls Porter in close to prevent any damage. #ES#
Tyk pushes Porter off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Porter darts in looking for a takedown but Tyk gets double underhooks and turns Porter into the cage.
Tyk throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Porter counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Porter.
Ton Tyk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Porter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tyk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Porter manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T2#
Porter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tyk.
Tyk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Porter swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU#
Tyk gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Porter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Porter tries for a takedown but Tyk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tyk is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Porter.
Ton Tyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Porter.
Porter avoids the head kick by Tyk.
#T3#
Tyk looks for a takedown but Porter sprawls well.
Porter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL2#
Porter clinches up with Tyk and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Porter decides to pull guard.
Tyk advances to half guard.
Tyk is keen to just control but Porter is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Tyk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Porter has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tyk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Tyk trying to control from Porter's half guard. Porter has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SU#
Tyk gets to his feet. Porter looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tyk wants to clinch but Porter slips to the side#TD2#
and Porter counters with a shoot takedown. Tyk fights it but they end up in guard.
Tyk is trying to keep Porter in close.
Tyk is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Porter is trying to stand back up but Tyk is controlling him
And that's the end of the fight!
Ton Tyk showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tyk has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ton Tyk!
During a confident post fight interview, Ton Tyk thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Ajax Friday Fight Night 2
Date: Jun 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Tyk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tyk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Oskarsson as he jumps to the side.
Tyk looks for a takedown but Oskarsson sprawls well.
BengtRune Oskarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ton Tyk.
A punch combination from Oskarsson misses.
Tyk keeps the fight on the outside.
Oskarsson misses with a kick to the body
and Tyk counters with a left and a right that stings Oskarsson. #CL2#
Tyk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oskarsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tyk is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Tyk gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Oskarsson regains guard.
#SU2#
Tyk gets to his feet. Oskarsson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tyk.#T1#
Oskarsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tyk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oskarsson circles away.
Oskarsson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tyk avoids it.
Tyk has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Oskarsson is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
Oskarsson darts in and clinches Tyk up against the cage.#TD2#
Tyk pulls guard effortlessly.
Tyk has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Tyk looking for a triangle here. Oskarsson is fighting it but it looks tight! Tyk pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Oskarsson is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ton Tyk!
A very excited looking Ton Tyk made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
AFC #8
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Houssein is looking to clinch.
Tyk misses with a right hand #TD#
and Houssein counters with a shoot takedown. Tyk fights it but they end up in guard.
Houssein wants to control from the top but Tyk keeps moving.
Tyk keeping full guard, as Houssein tries to pass. #SUB#
Houssein postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tyk is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Houssein , into his guard. #REVB##SU2#
Tyk stands up from Houssein 's guard - Tyk perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Tyk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Houssein has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tyk avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Houssein jumps guard and drags Tyk to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tyk wants to control from the top but Houssein keeps moving.
Tyk stops Houssein from standing up.
Tyk sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tyk trying to control but Houssein is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Houssein working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tyk. #ES#
Houssein pushes Tyk off and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Tyk 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.
Tyk prevents Houssein from getting back to his feet.
Tyk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Houssein is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tyk is controlling him.
Tyk wants to control from the top but Houssein keeps moving.
Houssein wants to stand up but Tyk is controlling him. #T3#
Tyk trying to control the position from guard on top but Houssein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tyk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Houssein , as that shot connected.
#TD2#
Tyk shoots in and bounces Houssein off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T4#
Houssein keeping full guard, as Tyk tries to pass.
Tyk won't allow Houssein to get back to his feet.
Houssein wants to get back to his feet but Tyk passes into half guard.
Houssein tries to kick Tyk off in order to stand up. Tyk Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SU2#
Tyk stands up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyk moves to clinch but Houssein breaks away #TD#
and Houssein counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tyk!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Houssein tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ton Tyk will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Houssein misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Tyk counters with a shoot takedown. Houssein fights it but they end up in guard.
Houssein is looking to stand back up but Tyk counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Houssein . #REVR#
Houssein wants to get back to his feet.
Tyk is pressing down on Houssein 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Houssein is holding on for now.
Tyk moves into full mount! Houssein won't be happy about that!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyk controlling the pace for now.
Houssein wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Ton Tyk has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Tyk thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Houssein is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Tyk has taken his back!
Tyk controlling from the back.
Tyk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Houssein wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tyk somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #SUB2#
Tyk looking for the choke from the back.
Houssein is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Tyk has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Houssein has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#ES#
Tyk has his opponent's back but Houssein is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Tyk.
Tyk misses with a two punch combination.
Houssein looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Houssein shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tyk but Tyk pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tyk drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Houssein defends it well.#T3##TD2#
Tyk closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Houssein quickly recovers to half guard.
Houssein is not content to let Tyk control the position.#ES#
Houssein makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ton Tyk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Tyk looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Houssein tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Tyk manages to move to mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Houssein trying desperately to get to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Houssein bucks Tyk off and manages to get back to his feet! #T4#
Houssein scores with a one two! Tyk had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL2#
Tyk gets a clinch.
Houssein drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tyk pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yahya Houssein . That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Tyk drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tyk throwing strikes but missing.
Houssein is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tyk is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ton Tyk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Houssein misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
so Tyk counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Houssein manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Tyk is trying to trip Houssein . He has hold of a leg but Houssein is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Tyk persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Tyk is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tyk passes Houssein 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tyk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Houssein defending well though.
Houssein is not content to let Tyk control the position.
Tyk stops Houssein from getting back to his feet.
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!
Tyk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Tyk prevents Houssein from standing back up.
#SU2#
Tyk gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Houssein shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tyk but Tyk pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Houssein shoots in for a double leg but Tyk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tyk steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Houssein .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yahya Houssein . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Houssein shoots in and drives through. Tyk sprawls well.#TD2#
Tyk looking to score a takedown here. Houssein is defending well but Tyk drives through and ends up in Houssein 's guard.
Tyk won't allow Houssein to get back to his feet.
Tyk postures up in Houssein 's guard and throws a big left but Houssein blocks it.
Tyk wants to control from the top but Houssein keeps moving. #T2#
Tyk won't allow Houssein to get back to his feet.
Houssein is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Tyk dives into side control.
Tyk happy to just control the position for now.
Houssein is trying to get back to his feet.#SU2#
Tyk has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Tyk looking to score a takedown here. Houssein is defending well but Tyk drives through and ends up in Houssein 's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Houssein manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Tyk breaks the clinch.
Houssein blocks a head kick by Tyk.
#TD2#
Tyk throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Houssein was covering up waiting for the punch and Tyk finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Houssein has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tyk off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Tyk bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Houssein tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyk controlling his opponent. #T4#
Houssein tries to buck Tyk off but he can't manage it.
Tyk unloads with some shots from mount but Houssein bucks and avoids them well.
Houssein tries to buck Tyk off but he can't manage it.
Yahya Houssein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ton Tyk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tyk looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ton Tyk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tyk 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ton Tyk!
A victorious Ton Tyk thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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