PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zvon Stakanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Tyson
vs
Stakanov

185 cm
22
255 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

195 cm
19
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zvon Stakanov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stakanov fails with an attempt to clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tyson checks a leg kick.
Tyson misses with a few strikes there.
Tyson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stakanov.
Tyson throws a right hand that Stakanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Stakanov also avoids with ease.
Tyson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tyson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stakanov.
Tyson throws a series of punches but Stakanov moves out of range.

Stakanov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Tyson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

Stakanov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Tyson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tyson and Stakanov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Stakanov wants to stand but Tyson has his arm trapped.
Tyson really is a fat lump.
Tyson is trying to buck Stakanov off.
Stakanov wants to stand but Tyson has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stakanov is looking to stand up but Tyson won't let him.

Tyson is working an open guard so Stakanov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
No joy there for Tyson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stakanov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tyson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mike Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stakanov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

It looks like Mike Tyson has been cut.
Stakanov moves in looking to clinch but Tyson pushes him off.
No joy there for Tyson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Stakanov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stakanov trying to land knees to the body.
Stakanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tyson controls his hands.
Tyson is looking to break free of the clinch but Stakanov has double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tyson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stakanov throws a low kick, looking for Tyson's leg but Tyson calmly moves out of range.
Stakanov shoots in but Tyson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tyson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stakanov finds it's way round the side to connect with Tyson's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stakanov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tyson misses with a series of wild punches.
Tyson misses with a series of wild punches.
Tyson is breathing heavily.
Stakanov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tyson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tyson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Stakanov closes the distance and clinches.
Stakanov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stakanov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stakanov has had enough of the clinch but Tyson keeps him there for the moment.
Stakanov pushes Tyson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Stakanov on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stakanov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stakanov.
Stakanov is trying to drag Tyson to the mat but Tyson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nice body punch from Stakanov.
Stakanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Stakanov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stakanov stalling in the clinch.
Tyson keeps control of Stakanov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stakanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tyson prevents Stakanov from breaking the clinch.
Stakanov stalling in the clinch.
Stakanov lands a nice uppercut.
Stakanov lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stakanov tries to pull guard but Tyson holds him up against the cage and eventually Stakanov drops back down to his feet.
Mike Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zvon Stakanov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stakanov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tyson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short body shot lands from Stakanov as the two fighters clinch.
Stakanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
Stakanov tries to pull guard but Tyson won't allow it.
Stakanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tyson has him pressed against the cage.
Stakanov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tyson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stakanov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Stakanov.
Stakanov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stakanov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tyson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stakanov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tyson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stakanov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stakanov tries to break the clinch but Tyson is controlling the position.
Stakanov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zvon Stakanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Tyson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Stakanov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tyson avoids the head kick by Stakanov.
Stakanov drops Tyson with a beautiful combination! Tyson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stakanov is looking for the KO!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stakanov scores with a jab.

Mike Tyson's cut is getting worse.
Stakanov shoots in but Tyson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stakanov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stakanov's corner calls for a 1-2. Stakanov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tyson takes a jab right on the kisser.

Mike Tyson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tyson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab, jab by Stakanov - just one landing.

Tyson is rocked!

Stakanov clinches with his opponent.
Stakanov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Stakanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stakanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stakanov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stakanov closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Tyson out cold! Tyson corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zvon Stakanov!