PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony McReynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McReynolds's choice of entrance music: 100 bars of Death. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tyler
vs
McReynolds

188 cm
24
213 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

182 cm
25
205 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Tyler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony McReynolds!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyler lands a front kick.
Tyler throws a body kick that misses.
Tyler tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyler throws a nice looking combination but McReynolds bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tyler misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Tyler.

Tyler drives through and clinches with McReynolds against the cage.
Tyler is pressed up against the cage. McReynolds has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tyler down to the mat. Tyler avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tyler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McReynolds takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A head kick misses from Tyler.
Tyler thows a body kick. McReynolds tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McReynolds looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyler throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Anthony McReynolds has been cut.
A head kick misses from Tyler.
Tyler thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McReynolds if he has to take too many more of those.
Tyler delivers a nice body kick.
Tyler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler scores with a head kick.
Tyler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tyler scores with a nice right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tyler.
Tyler scoring well with a low kick there.

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

Tyler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tyler fakes the leg kick and cracks McReynolds in the body.
Tyler throws a sloppy head kick and McReynolds moves out of range easily.
Tyler throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyler bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tyler scoring well with a low kick there.
Tyler lands a two punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McReynolds walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tyler.
Tyler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Tyler.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McReynolds has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tyler.
Tyler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McReynolds is fending him off so far but Tyler persists. Nope, McReynolds circles away and we're back to standing.
McReynolds has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tyler.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tyler.
A head kick misses from Tyler.
Tyler throws a head kick but McReynolds moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McReynolds closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tyler counters with a head kick.

That has opened up Anthony McReynolds's cut even more.
Tyler is looking to slow McReynolds down with leg kicks.
Tyler throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McReynolds's head.
Tyler looks to land a body kick but McReynolds moved away.

Tyler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Tyler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Tyler - just one landing.
McReynolds needs to keep his hands up - Tyler had a free shot at his head there.
Tyler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Tyler drives through and clinches with McReynolds against the cage.
Tyler working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McReynolds throws an elbow but it misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tyler obliges.
McReynolds goes for a takedown attempt but Tyler pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tyler throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tyler leaves McReynolds with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jake Tyler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony McReynolds.
Tyler throws a series of strikes that have McReynolds backpedaling.
McReynolds avoids the head kick by Tyler.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice shot by Tyler.
McReynolds on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tyler scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Tyler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony McReynolds's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

McReynolds has his takedown stuffed
and Tyler counters with a body kick that stops McReynolds in his tracks momentarily.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyler cracks the inside of McReynolds's front leg.
Jake Tyler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tyler throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jake Tyler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyler scores with a jab to the body.
Jake Tyler is winning the standup battle so far.
Tyler lands a nice looking kick to the body. McReynolds takes a step back to recover.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tyler. McReynolds shrugs it off though.
Tyler lands a head kick. McReynolds smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tyler lands a high kick!
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!
Both fighters circling a little - Tyler finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tyler throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McReynolds blocks a head kick by Tyler.
A solid body kick from Tyler.
McReynolds has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tyler.
McReynolds misses with a takedown attempt - Tyler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tyler lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McReynolds shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jake Tyler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony McReynolds.
Tyler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McReynolds fails with a takedown attempt.
Tyler lands with an overhand left.
Tyler throws a sloppy head kick and McReynolds moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Tyler darts in and clinches McReynolds up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Tyler.
McReynolds jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tyler walks away with a smile on his face. McReynolds gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McReynolds on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tyler. Tyler obviously looking to wear him down.
Tyler thuds his shin into the meat of McReynolds's side.

Tyler rushes McReynolds and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McReynolds prevents a takedown attempt there.
McReynolds can't break the clinch.

Tyler manages to break the clinch.
McReynolds blocks a head kick by Tyler.

Tyler takes the fight into the clinch.

Tyler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tyler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tyler - that will leave a mark!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McReynolds shoots in looking for a takedown. Tyler tries to sprawl out of it but McReynolds keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tyler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tyler lands a nice looking kick to the body. McReynolds takes a step back to recover.
McReynolds fails to land the takedown.
Tyler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Tyler gets a clinch.

Tyler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McReynolds has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tyler.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

Tyler moves into the clinch.

Tyler manages to break the clinch.

Tyler closes the distance and pushes McReynolds back into the cage.
Tyler lands a nice elbow.

Tyler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Tyler has McReynolds up against the cage in a clinch.

Tyler manages to break the clinch.
Tyler lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McReynolds is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tyler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McReynolds fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tyler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyler looks to throw the jab but McReynolds is out of range.
Tyler thows a body kick. McReynolds tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Tyler dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anthony McReynolds's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tyler misses with a two punch combination.
McReynolds clinches but Tyler breaks the clinch
and Tyler counters with a left to the body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Tyler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McReynolds takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tyler - that will leave a mark!
McReynolds is trying desperately to land a takedown but Tyler is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for McReynolds.
McReynolds avoids the body shot from Tyler.

Tyler has closed the distance and engaged McReynolds in a clinch.
McReynolds can't get the takedown.
Tyler is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Tyler gets control of McReynolds's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tyler will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McReynolds throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tyler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McReynolds preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McReynolds trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyler wants to stand up but McReynolds is controlling him.
McReynolds has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tyler trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McReynolds being controlled here momentarily.

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

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tyler leaves McReynolds with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McReynolds takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tyler bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tyler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McReynolds shoots in for a takedown but Tyler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jake Tyler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony McReynolds.
Tyler throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McReynolds's head.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses.

McReynolds shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McReynolds showed some decent athleticism there.

Tyler has one foot on McReynolds's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McReynolds clinches up with Tyler and pushes him back against the cage.
Tyler throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McReynolds blocks it with crossed arms.
Tyler gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McReynolds.
McReynolds avoiding damage as Tyler throws knees to the body.
Tyler stops a takedown attempt from McReynolds.
McReynolds takes an elbow to the forehead.

Tyler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tyler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McReynolds ducks right into an uppercut from Tyler.
Jake Tyler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tyler throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McReynolds's head.
McReynolds misses with a takedown
and Tyler counters with a big head kick but McReynolds shrugs it off.
Nice straight punches there by Tyler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tyler.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tyler throws a head kick but McReynolds moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tyler.
A head kick misses from Tyler.
McReynolds shoots in for a takedown but Tyler shows good takedown defense.
Tyler bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McReynolds takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tyler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tyler throws a push kick but McReynolds slaps the foot to one side.
Anthony McReynolds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McReynolds changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tyler tries to avoid it but McReynolds manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tyler to the ground. Tyler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Tyler gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Tyler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tyler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tyler shoots for a double leg takedown but McReynolds sprawls well. He's pushed Tyler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Tyler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tyler, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:25
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:25

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