PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ty Kicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph Vincent Gapuz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kicks
vs
Vincent Gapuz

185 cm
22
220 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

189 cm
18
230 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ty Kicks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ralph Vincent Gapuz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gapuz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kicks throws out the jab.
Gapuz looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kicks scores with a head kick.
Gapuz avoids the head kick by Kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kicks.
Gapuz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kicks tries to clinch up.
Kicks just misses with a punch to the body.
Kicks throws a head kick that misses.
Kicks throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gapuz.
Kicks misses with a head kick.
Kicks misses with a series of wild punches.
Ty Kicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kicks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gapuz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gapuz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kicks pinned against the cage. Kicks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kicks throws a sloppy head kick and Gapuz moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kicks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kicks throws a sloppy head kick and Gapuz moves out of range easily.
Gapuz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kicks but Kicks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gapuz takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kicks throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kicks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kicks wants to clinch.
Kicks does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kicks cracks the inside of Gapuz's front leg.
Gapuz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kicks misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kicks walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gapuz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gapuz shoots in but Kicks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ty Kicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Vincent Gapuz.
A head kick misses from Kicks.
Gapuz slips a straight right by Kicks.
Ty Kicks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kicks does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gapuz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kicks throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gapuz.
Kicks throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gapuz's head.
Kicks jabs at Gapuz's body.
Kicks wants to clinch.
Kicks throws and low kick but Gapuz moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gapuz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kicks looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Gapuz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kicks, who protects the arm well.
Kicks gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kicks tries to kick Gapuz off but Gapuz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Gapuz is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Kicks has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kicks trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gapuz trying to mount his opponent but Kicks defends it.
Kicks looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kicks wants to control but Gapuz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Kicks misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ty Kicks dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kicks feints and then cracks Gapuz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gapuz down.
Kicks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gapuz. That did some damage!
Gapuz blocks a head kick by Kicks.
Kicks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kicks throws a shot from downtown. Gapuz moves away and avoids it.
Kicks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gapuz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kicks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gapuz avoids the head kick by Kicks.
A jab from Kicks misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gapuz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kicks pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gapuz is out of range and Kicks settles back down.
Gapuz is breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Kicks as Gapuz shoots in.
Kicks wants to clinch but Gapuz slips to the side

and Gapuz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gapuz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kicks has a closed guard, preventing Gapuz from standing up.
Kicks controlling Gapuz's posture.
Kicks keeping full guard, as Gapuz tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gapuz preventing the sweep.
Kicks controlling Gapuz's posture.
Gapuz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kicks is keeping the position for now.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kicks.
Kicks scores with a leg kick.
Kicks throws a leg kick but Gapuz sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gapuz moves in looking to clinch but Kicks pushes him off.
Gapuz avoids the head kick by Kicks.
Kicks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gapuz blocks a head kick by Kicks.
Kicks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ty Kicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Vincent Gapuz.
Kicks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kicks tries to clinch

and Gapuz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gapuz controlling the pace.

Gapuz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kicks is trying is best to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kicks tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kicks wants to control but Gapuz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gapuz wants to advance to full mount but Kicks doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kicks trying to strike off his back.
Gapuz won't allow Kicks to sweep him here.
Gapuz forces his way into half guard.
Gapuz tries to pass to full mount but Kicks defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph Vincent Gapuz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Kicks throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gapuz.

Kicks forces Gapuz back against the cage and clinches.
Gapuz keeps control of Kicks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gapuz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gapuz prevents Kicks from breaking the clinch.
Kicks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gapuz has him pressed against the cage.
Kicks wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kicks wants to stall.
Kicks is trying to break free.
Kicks can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicks wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kicks is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gapuz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gapuz keeps control of Kicks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gapuz prevents Kicks from breaking the clinch.
Gapuz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kicks throws an elbow but it misses.
Kicks is trying to break the clinch but Gapuz has him pressed against the cage.
Kicks is trying to break free.
Kicks wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gapuz looking to stall.
Kicks is looking to break free of the clinch but Gapuz has double underhooks.
Kicks wants to get back to striking at distance but Gapuz won't allow it.
Kicks wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gapuz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kicks can't break the clinch.
Kicks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kicks tries to break the clinch but Gapuz is controlling the position.
Gapuz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kicks prevents it.
Ty Kicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Vincent Gapuz.
Kicks wants to break free but Gapuz has control.
Kicks is trying to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gapuz can't get the takedown.
Kicks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gapuz has him pressed against the cage.
Kicks can't break the clinch.
Kicks has had enough of the clinch but Gapuz keeps him there for the moment.
Kicks throws an elbow that misses.

Gapuz has hold of one of Kicks's legs. Kicks is fighting the takedown attempt but Gapuz gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Gapuz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kicks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gapuz trying to control but Kicks is working from the bottom.
Gapuz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kicks seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gapuzis looking to pass into half guard but Kicks pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kicks is in guard.
Kicks postures up.
Gapuz is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kicks dives into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Kicks stands up and we're back to a striking position.
An inside leg kick from Kicks misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kicks. That's going to slow Gapuz down.
Kicks misses with an uppercut.
Kicks misses with a combination
and Gapuz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Ty Kicks has been cut.
Kicks throws a quick inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kicks.
Kicks throws a lazy head kick

and Gapuz counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kicks is trying to stall.
Kicks is pressed up against the cage. Gapuz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kicks down to the mat. Kicks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kicks thows a leg kick but Gapuz checks it

and Gapuz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

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 Ty Kicks.
I think Kicks 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!