PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Lytle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Mulroney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lytle comes into the arena with Light's Out blaring out of the sound system. Brian Mulroney has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Lytle
vs
Mulroney

185 cm
31
176 lbs
21 - 18 - 0

175 cm
25
169 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

5th Round Clothing

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Syndicate Nutrition (DUS)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christopher Lytle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Mulroney!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lytle moves in looking to clinch but Mulroney pushes him off.
Lytle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Mulroney. No joy for Lytle on that attempt.
Mulroney tries a head kick but it misses.
Mulroney lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mulroney slaps away a takedown attempt from Lytle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Lytle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lytle with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mulroney connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lytle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mulroney.
Lytle misses with a takedown
and Mulroney counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Lytle closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mulroney did well to prevent Lytle getting side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Lytle is trying to work for a kimura but Mulroney is defending well.
Lytle looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulroney is looking for a sweep. Lytle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Lytle wants to work for an arm triangle but Mulroney is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mulroney is not content to let Lytle control the position.
Lytle passes to side control.
Mulroney manages to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulroney is trying to control but can't.

Lytle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mulroney sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lytle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mulroney works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lytle would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lytle throws an elbow that misses. Mulroney uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lytle's guard. Nice move by Mulroney!

Lytle is looking for a triangle here but Mulroney uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lytle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lytle is trying to work for a sweep but Mulroney has mounted him!
Lytle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lytle is squirming around, avoiding Mulroney's attempts to control the action.
Lytle working to try and regain half guard.
Mulroney content just to control the position here.
Lytle is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulroney looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lytle working to try and regain half guard.
Mulroney manages to capitalize on a mistake by Lytle to take his back!
Mulroney has good solid back control here.
Lytle controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lytle tries to roll but Mulroney sticks to his back.
Mulroney controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Christopher Lytle will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lytle shoots and misses
and Mulroney counters with a stiff right hand.
Lytle fails to land the takedown.
Lytle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lytle shoots in for a takedown but Mulroney shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Lytle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lytle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lytle misses with a takedown
and Mulroney counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lytle tries to clinch but Mulroney is having none of it.
Mulroney displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lytle.
Christopher Lytle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mulroney comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mulroney lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Mulroney. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulroney looks for the body kick but Lytle saw that one coming.
Lytle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lytle misses with a takedown
and Mulroney counters with a good low kick that Lytle was not able to check.
The crowd cheers as Mulroney lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lytle doesn't seem phased though.
Lytle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mulroney pinned against the cage. Mulroney gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mulroney lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lytle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mulroney pinned against the cage. Mulroney gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lytle with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mulroney makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Mulroney there.
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!
Mulroney digs a good body shot into Lytle's ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mulroney, right into the meat.
Mulroney throws a leg kick which misses Lytle's front leg but catches the back leg as Lytle tries to avoid it.
Mulroney lands a lovely overhand right.
Mulroney lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mulroney lands a nice shot to the body.
Lytle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mulroney fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mulroney lands a really nice looking cross but Lytle seems unphased.
Mulroney scores with a jab.
Mulroney misses with a body kick.
Mulroney lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mulroney scores with a kick to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulroney with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mulroney jabs at Lytle's body.
Mulroney lands with a nice body kick.
Mulroney lands a nice shot to the body.
Lytle is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

Mulroney manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lytle on his heels. He'll look to pass Lytle's guard now, I'm sure.
Mulroney is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mulroney slips nicely into half guard.
Mulroney is looking to advance position but Lytle won't allow it.

Mulroney decides to stand and escape the position.
Lytle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mulroney is fending him off so far but Lytle persists. Nope, Mulroney circles away and we're back to standing.
Brian Mulroney seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Mulroney there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lytle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mulroney misses with the body kick

and Lytle counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mulroney is trying to keep Lytle in close.

Mulroney is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lytle is aware though and is defending well.

Mulroney has his foot on Lytle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lytle works his way back into a safe position though.
Lytle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mulroney pulls Lytle in close to prevent any damage.
Lytle slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Mulroney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Lytle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mulroney cracks a nice hook into Lytle's ribs.
Mulroney leaves Lytle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mulroney keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Lytle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mulroney moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lytle tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Christopher Lytle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mulroney just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mulroney misses with a straight right.
Lytle fails to land the takedown.
Mulroney lands with a good body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulroney lands with a nice body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Mulroney as he connects with a hook.
Mulroney lands a jab to the head.
Mulroney scores with a sloppy right hand. Lytle should have avoided that one.
Lytle misses with a takedown attempt
and Mulroney counters with a leg kick.
Mulroney thows a body kick. Lytle tries to catch it but that hurt him.
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!
Mulroney with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mulroney lands with a shot to the body.
Mulroney connects with a right hand. Lytle shakes it off.
Mulroney darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mulroney throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lytle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lytle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mulroney counters with a nice uppercut.
Mulroney has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mulroney buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A solid body kick from Mulroney.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mulroney.
Mulroney lands a body shot.
Mulroney fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A cross from Mulroney lands.
Lytle takes one to the chin there.
That kick from Mulroney tenderised Lytle's leg. Lytle is trying to keep his angry face on.

Mulroney drives through and clinches with Lytle against the cage.
Mulroney is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulroney with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mulroney misses with a knee to the head.
Mulroney gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lytle.
Mulroney throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lytles head.
Lytle goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mulroney prevents it.
Lytle is trying to drag Mulroney to the mat but Mulroney just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lytle can't get the takedown.
Lytle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mulroney blocks it with crossed arms.

Mulroney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mulroney fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lytle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulroney cracks the inside of Lytle's front leg.
Lytle tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mulroney counters with a solid body kick.
Mulroney jabs at Lytle's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lytle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mulroney scores with a decent looking hook.
Mulroney lands with a nice body punch.
Mulroney fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lytle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mulroney stuns Lytle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mulroney digs a good body shot into Lytle's ribs.
Lytle's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mulroney connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lytle scrambles back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Mulroney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mulroney has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Mulroney!
Brian Mulroney seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.