PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tobias Andersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tobias Andersen has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Tyson
vs
Andersen

178 cm
22
227 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
18
244 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, 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 Sydney, Tobias Andersen!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Tyson.
Andersen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tyson is fending him off so far but Andersen persists. Nope, Tyson circles away and we're back to standing.
A left lands for Tyson.
Tyson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andersen is looking to clinch.
Tyson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andersen.

Andersen rushes Tyson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Andersen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tyson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Andersen is not going to allow Tyson to sit and survive in this position.
Tyson covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Tyson trying to control the hands but Andersen breaks the grip.
Andersen is looking to control Tyson but Tyson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Tyson rolls, trying to escape but Andersen keeps control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersen trying to control momentarily.
Tyson breaks Andersen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Andersen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tyson throws a right hand that Andersen ducks under and follows up with a left that Andersen also avoids with ease.
Tyson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Andersen. That one must have hurt.
Andersen shoots in and drives through. Tyson sprawls well.
Andersen shoots in but Tyson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mike Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tobias Andersen.
Andersen avoids the body shot from Tyson.
Andersen avoids the body shot from Tyson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Andersen shoots for a takedown but Tyson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Andersen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Andersen looks gassed!
Tyson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Andersen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tyson looks to land a combination but Andersen avoids it well.
Tyson stuffs the takedown.
Tyson looks to land a combination but Andersen avoids it well.
Tyson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Andersen circles away quickly and effectively.
Tyson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andersen shoots for a double leg takedown but Tyson sprawls well. He's pushed Andersen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tyson connects with a right hand. Andersen shakes it off.
Mike Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andersen shoots in for a double leg but Tyson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Tyson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tyson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tyson lands a body shot.
Tyson scores with a three punch combo!
Tyson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Andersen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tyson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Andersen on the side of the head.
Tyson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Andersen moves forwards but Tyson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Andersen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Andersen misses with a takedown attempt - Tyson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson fails to land with a series of punches.
Andersen lands a lovely overhand right.
Tyson lands a jab.
Tyson looks to land a combination but Andersen avoids it well.
Andersen dodges the punch combination from Tyson.
Tyson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andersen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tyson as he avoids it easily.
Andersen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tyson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andersen doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Tyson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Tyson lands a nice shot to the body.
Tyson swinging wilding here.
Tyson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Andersen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Andersen shoots in but no luck this time.
Andersen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tyson sprawls well. Tyson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Andersen gets slowly back to his feet.
Tyson avoids the head kick by Andersen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson throws a right hand that Andersen ducks under and follows up with a left that Andersen also avoids with ease.
Tyson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tyson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andersen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Andersen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tyson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Andersen dodges the punch combination from Tyson.
Tyson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andersen shoots in for a double leg but Tyson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mike Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tobias Andersen.
Tyson throws a series of punches but Andersen moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Tyson scores with a four punch combination!
Andersen fails with an attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Tyson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Andersen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tyson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Andersen somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Tyson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tyson throws a series of punches but Andersen moves out of range.
Andersen tries to clinch but Tyson moves out of range.
Tyson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A head kick from Andersen lands but Tyson takes it in his stride.
Andersen slips a jab and a cross from Tyson.
Andersen is looking to clinch but Tyson is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Tyson misses.
Andersen is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Andersen staying out of range there.
Andersen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andersen moves away.
Tyson lands a right hook to the body.
Andersen should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A shot to de liver by Tyson. Beautiful body shot.

Andersen takes the fight into the clinch.
Tyson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Tyson breaks the clinch.
Tyson misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersen lands with a cross.
Tyson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Andersen defending well as Tyson loads up on a big left hand.
Andersen dives in and grabs Tyson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tyson pushes down on Andersen's head and hops out.
Tyson throws a nice looking combination but Andersen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tyson throws a right hand that Andersen ducks under and follows up with a left that Andersen also avoids with ease.

Andersen closes the distance and pushes Tyson back into the cage.
Andersen prevents Tyson from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Tyson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Andersen misses with a knee to the head.

Tyson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Andersen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tyson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Tyson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Andersen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyson trying to remain calm as Andersen controls from the top position.
Tyson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Andersen tries to control but Tyson wriggling away.
Tyson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Andersen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tyson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Andersen avoids the attempt from Tyson to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Andersen avoids the attempt from Tyson to control.
Andersen throwing strikes here but Tyson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Tyson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tyson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tyson tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Andersen content just to control the position here.
Tyson tries to hold on but Andersen postures up.
Tyson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tyson tries to control Andersen's body but Andersen pushes him off. Tyson squirms to his side and now Andersen has his back!
Tyson controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tyson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Andersen thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Andersen struggling to land strikes to the head as Tyson covers up.
Andersen thows a strike but Tyson uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Tyson as he ends up in Andersen 's guard!

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tyson scores with a shot to the body.
Tyson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tyson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice combination there by Tyson.
Tyson lands a jab to Andersen's midsection.
Andersen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Andersen closes the distance and pushes Tyson back into the cage.
Tyson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Andersen keeps control of Tyson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tyson wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Tyson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tyson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tobias Andersen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Tyson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Andersen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tobias Andersen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tyson 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Tyson!