PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Childers (ranked 3382 p4p, 2749 weight class) and Phil Myler (ranked 410 p4p, 352 weight class). The key to victory for Andrew Childers has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Childers
vs
Myler

180 cm
21
159
6 - 5 - 0

170 cm
19
155
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good wrestler
Good elbows
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andrew Childers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Phil Myler!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Childers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Myler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Childers, pushing him back against the cage.
Myler's coach down at Elite Island Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Myler's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Childers blocks the elbow strike.
Childers has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Myler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Myler.
Childers has been working on his balance at Cozad The Island, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Myler.
Childers working hard to break the clinch.
Myler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Childers avoids the elbow strike from Myler, against the cage.
Myler misses with an elbow strike.
Myler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Myler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Childers dodges an elbow strike from Myler.
Myler misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Childers avoids the elbow strike from Myler, against the cage.
Myler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Childers blocks an elbow strike.

Childers breaks the clinch.
Childers throws a sloppy head kick and Myler moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Childers shoots in but no luck this time.

Myler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Childers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Myler closes the distance and pushes Childers back into the cage.
Myler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Childers tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Childers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Childers avoids a wild elbow strike from Myler.
Childers avoids the elbow strike from Myler, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Myler.
Myler misses with an elbow over the top.
Myler gets underhooks to prevent Childers's takedown attempt.

Childers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Myler clinches up with Childers and pushes him back against the cage.
Myler misses with an elbow strike.
Myler prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Childers has had enough of the clinch but Myler keeps him there for the moment.
Myler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Childers working hard to break the clinch.
Childers is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Myler pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Childers fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Myler pushes off an throws an elbow but Childers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Myler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Myler is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Myler lands an elbow inside that Childers shrugs off.
Myler pushes off an throws an elbow but Childers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Myler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Myler misses with an elbow over the top.
Myler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Childers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Myler smiles and moves away.
Childers fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Myler clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Myler throws an elbow but misses.
Myler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Andrew Childers has been cut.
Myler misses with an elbow over the top.
Myler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Myler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Myler lands a damaging elbow.
Myler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Myler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Myler lands a damaging elbow.
Childers is trying to break the clinch but Myler has him pressed against the cage.
Myler misses with an elbow over the top.
Myler pushes off an throws an elbow but Childers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Myler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Childers tries for a takedown but Myler manages to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Childers blocks an elbow strike.
Myler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Myler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Childers blocks an elbow strike.
Childers misses with a punch to the body.
Childers blocks an elbow strike from Myler.
Childers blocks an elbow strike from Myler.
Myler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Myler throws an elbow that misses.
Myler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Myler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Myler pushes off an throws an elbow but Childers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Childers can't break the clinch.
Myler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Childers can't break the clinch.
Childers wants to get back to striking at distance but Myler won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Myler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Childers's cut.
That's time! Childers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Childers closes the distance and clinches.
Myler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Childers tries to circle away but Myler has him pinned against the cage.
Childers blocks an elbow strike.
Childers takes an elbow to the temple.
Childers avoids the elbow strike from Myler, against the cage.
Childers dodges an elbow strike from Myler.
Childers avoids the elbow strike from Myler, against the cage.
Childers avoids a wild elbow strike from Myler.
Childers blocks the elbow strike.
Childers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Myler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myler throws an elbow but it misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Myler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Phil Myler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Childers avoids the elbow strike from Myler, against the cage.
Myler lands a nice elbow.
Myler looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Childers dodges an elbow strike from Myler.
Myler misses with an elbow strike.
Childers blocks the elbow strike.
Childers blocks an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Myler.
Myler throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Myler throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Myler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Childers's brow.
Childers is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Myler keeps control of Childers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Myler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Childers tries to pull guard but Myler won't allow it.
Childers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Myler walks away with a smile on his face. Childers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Childers. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Myler clinches.
Childers avoids the elbow strike from Myler, against the cage.
Childers is working for takedown but Myler is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Myler throws an elbow but misses.
Myler gets underhooks to prevent Childers's takedown attempt.
Myler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Myler stops a takedown attempt from Childers.
Childers can't break the clinch.
Childers blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Myler throws an elbow but misses.
Myler pushes off an throws an elbow but Childers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Myler misses with an elbow over the top.
Myler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Childers dodges an elbow strike from Myler.
Myler misses with an elbow over the top.
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!
Childers drops down looking for an ankle pick but Myler pulls his leg out and moves away.
Childers has his takedown stuffed

and Myler counters by clinching up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Myler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Myler throws an elbow but it misses.
Childers blocks the elbow strike.
Myler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Myler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Childers avoids a wild elbow strike from Myler.
Childers avoids a wild elbow strike from Myler.
Myler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Childers avoids the elbow strike from Myler, against the cage.
Childers blocks an elbow strike from Myler.
Childers avoids the elbow strike from Myler, against the cage.
Childers avoids the elbow strike from Myler, against the cage.
Myler throws an elbow but it misses.
Childers has Myler pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Myler manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Childers looking for a takedown.
Myler lands an elbow just above Childers 's eye.
Childers is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Myler gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Myler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Myler is pressed up against the cage. Childers has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Myler down to the mat. Myler avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Childers is defended easily by Myler.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Myler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Childers, pushing him back against the cage.
Myler misses with an elbow strike.
Myler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Myler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrew Childers's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Myler has taken the fight to the clinch.
Myler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Childers's defenses.
Childers blocks an elbow strike from Myler.
Myler misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Myler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Childers's brow.
Myler pushes off an throws an elbow but Childers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Myler has Childers pressed against the cage, preventing Childers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Myler misses with an elbow over the top.
Childers blocks an elbow strike from Myler.
Myler misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Myler throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Myler as Childers tries to tie him up.
Myler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Myler misses with an elbow strike.
Childers is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Myler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Myler misses with an elbow over the top.
Myler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Childers's defenses.
Myler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Childers wants to stall.
Myler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Myler throws an elbow but it misses.
Myler misses with an elbow over the top.
Childers blocks an elbow strike from Myler.
Childers avoids a wild elbow strike from Myler.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Myler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Childers's brow.
Myler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Childers wants a takedown but no success here.
Childers has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Myler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Childers. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myler throws an elbow that misses.
Childers blocks an elbow strike from Myler.
Childers avoids a wild elbow strike from Myler.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Myler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Childers's brow.
Myler gets underhooks to prevent Childers's takedown attempt.
Myler misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Myler throws an elbow but misses.
Childers dodges an elbow strike from Myler.
Myler pushes off an throws an elbow but Childers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Childers trying to stall but Myler improves his position.
Myler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Childers tries to throw a body punch but Myler avoids it by throwing Childers back against the cage.
Myler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Childers avoids the elbow strike from Myler, against the cage.
Childers jumps guard but Myler turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Myler looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Childers is trying to break free.
Myler throws an elbow but it misses.
Childers avoids the elbow strike from Myler, against the cage.
Myler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Myler.
Childers is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Childers avoids a wild elbow strike from Myler.
Childers drops down looking for an ankle pick but Myler pulls his leg out and moves away.
Childers closes the distance and clinches up with Myler, looking for a takedown. Childers pushes Myler against the cage but Myler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Myler clinches with his opponent.
Childers blocks an elbow strike from Myler.
Myler misses with an elbow over the top.
Childers avoids a wild elbow strike from Myler.
Myler throws an elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Childers takes an elbow to the forehead.
Myler is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Childers avoids the elbow strike from Myler, against the cage.
Myler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Myler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Childers dodges an elbow strike from Myler.
Myler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Myler misses with an elbow strike.
Myler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Myler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Childers's brow.
Myler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Childers tries to circle away but Myler has him pinned against the cage.
Myler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Andrew Childers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phil Myler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Childers blocks an elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Myler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Myler 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 David Hoff scores the fight 25:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 25:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Myler!