PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eric Dez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Dez
vs
Tyson

195 cm
19
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
20
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Heavy handed

UCF Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Dez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frankie Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson lands a nice shot to the body.
Tyson misses the shot to the body.
Tyson scores with a shot to the body.
Dez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dez shoots in for a takedown but Tyson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Dez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tyson as he avoids it easily.
Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dez manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Tyson. No joy for Dez on that attempt.
Dez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dez is breathing heavily.
Jab from Tyson.
Dez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyson.
Dez shoots in for a double leg but Tyson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dez shoots in but no luck this time.
Tyson lands a nice shot to the body.
Frankie Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tyson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tyson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tyson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dez rather than just go for the knockout.
Tyson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dez at a distance.
Tyson works Dez's body with a nice hook.
Tyson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tyson scores with a hook.
Dez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dez doesn't seem bothered though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson sizes up Dez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tyson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dez on the side of the head.
Tyson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick misses from Tyson.
Dez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tyson as he avoids it easily.
Dez shoots in but no luck this time.
Tyson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A shot to de liver by Tyson. Beautiful body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson thuds a left hand into Dez's body.
Tyson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tyson lunges at Dez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dez's hand.
Tyson lands with a nice body punch.
Tyson stuns Dez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson stuns Dez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tyson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Dez. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Tyson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Tyson scores with a punch to the head.
Tyson slips a jab and a cross from Dez.
Tyson lands with a right hand.
Dez shoots in looking for a takedown. Tyson tries to sprawl out of it but Dez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tyson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dez misses with an uppercut. Tyson saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tyson moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dez might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Eric Dez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dez takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Dez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tyson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tyson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Tyson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Dez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tyson walks away with a smile on his face. Dez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tyson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Dez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dez at a distance.
Tyson lands a jab to the nose.
Tyson scores with a decent looking hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dez.
Dez takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tyson circles away.
Tyson lands a body shot.
Dez shoots in for a double leg but Tyson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tyson lands a jab to the nose.
Tyson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tyson, as that shot connected.
Dez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tyson counters with a left to the body.
Tyson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dez takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson lands a right hook to the body.
Tyson scores with a jab to the body.
Tyson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dez drops his hands momentarily and Tyson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Eric Dez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyson works Dez's body with a nice hook.
Dez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tyson counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Tyson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Tyson connects with a jab.
Tyson connects with a right hand. Dez shakes it off.
Dez shoots and misses
and Tyson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tyson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tyson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tyson works Dez's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Frankie Tyson seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson stuns Dez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tyson lands a nice hook to Dez's body. Dez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tyson scores with a jab. Dez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice shot lands for Tyson.
Tyson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tyson.
Tyson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tyson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Dez is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dez walks into a left hand.
Oh Dez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tyson counters with a left to the body.
Tyson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

It looks like Eric Dez has been cut.
Tyson lands a slapping body shot.
Tyson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tyson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tyson drops Dez with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Dez! Tyson dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Frankie Tyson!