PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Kamm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kylar Syphon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kamm
vs
Syphon

185 cm
25
192 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

185 cm
20
192 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tom Kamm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kylar Syphon!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Syphon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kamm fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Syphon avoids it really well and circles away.
Syphon tries a head kick but it misses.
Syphon scores with a head kick.

It looks like Tom Kamm has been cut.
Syphon throws a head kick that misses.
Kamm slips a jab and a cross from Syphon.

Kamm shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Syphon controlling the position well.
Kamm throwing shots but Syphon is blocking nicely.
Syphon tries to kick Kamm off but Kamm keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kamm has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kamm sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Syphon defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Syphon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kamm lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kamm is looking to work some ground and pound but Syphon has wrist control.
Kamm loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kamm throws and elbow that misses. Syphon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kamm's guard. Nice move by Syphon!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamm has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Syphon wants to stand but Kamm is controlling his posture from full guard.
Syphon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Syphon wanted to stand there but Kamm had control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syphon preventing the sweep.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Syphon connects with a solid leg kick.
Kamm slips a jab and a cross from Syphon.
Syphon works the jab nicely.
Syphon cracks Kamm with an open hand slap.
Kamm misses with a series of wild punches.
Kamm checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Syphon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamm was well out of range. Poor timing from Syphon.
Kamm goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kamm shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body kick from Syphon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Syphon lands a head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syphon misses with an uppercut. Kamm saw that one coming.
Syphon misses with a double jab

and Kamm counters with a shoot takedown. Syphon fights it but they end up in guard.
Syphon working a defensive guard here.
Syphon keeping moving, preventing Kamm from controlling successfully.
Kamm scoring with some ground and pound.
Kamm throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kamm landing with the ground and pound.
Kamm postures up.
Syphon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Syphon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Syphon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kamm landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamm lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kamm landing with the ground and pound.
Kamm trying to control but Syphon is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kamm throws a big right hand that misses.
Kamm is looking to work some ground and pound but Syphon has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Kamm dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Kamm's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A head kick misses from Syphon.

Syphon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kamm controlling from the top position.
Kamm stopping the sweep attempt from Syphon.
Kamm slips nicely into half guard.
Kamm throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Syphon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kamm.
Syphon is trying to get back to full guard.
Syphon trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamm wants to take a breather but Syphon is having none of it.
Syphon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kamm.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kamm misses with an uppercut.
Syphon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kamm has time to react.
Syphon throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kamm counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kamm shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Syphon as he jumps to the side.
Kamm works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kamm bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kamm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Syphon.
Kylar Syphon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Syphon slips a jab and a cross from Kamm.
Syphon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Syphon moves out of range of the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syphon ducks under a wild hook from Kamm.
Syphon lands with an uppercut that bounces Kamm off the cage and back into rage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Syphon.
Syphon throws a front kick that sends Kamm stumbling back into the cage.
Syphon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Syphon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kamm counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Syphon throws a head kick that misses.
Syphon misses with the combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Syphon.
Kylar Syphon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Syphon lands a nice shot that snaps Kamm's head back.
Syphon scores with a leg kick.
Kamm takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kamm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syphon feints and then cracks Kamm's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kamm down.
An inside leg kick lands from Syphon.
Kamm takes a kick to the side of the head.

Syphon lands a big head kick that sends Kamm tumbling to the mat! Syphon takes a step backwards and waves Kamm back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Kamm is rocked!
Syphon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oh Kamm is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamm misses with a looping left.
Syphon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kamm seems to have got his legs back now.
Kamm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Syphon.
Kamm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Syphon - just one landing.
A swing and a miss from Kamm.
Kamm takes a jab right on the kisser.
Syphon jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamm shoots in looking for a takedown. Syphon tries to sprawl out of it but Kamm keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Syphon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kamm takes a kick to the side of the head.

Tom Kamm's cut is getting worse.
Kamm tries to score a power double leg takedown but Syphon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kamm somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Kamm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left and a right from Syphon both land. Nice combination.
Syphon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Syphon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Syphon scores with a jab. Kamm acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Syphon! Kamm is out on his feet! Syphon rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Kamm is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Kamm is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kylar Syphon!