PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between CHUCK LIDDELL (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

LIDDELL
vs
Tyson

194 cm
22
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
225 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Very confident

Hell's Balls Recovery
Broken Halo Pride Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, CHUCK LIDDELL!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LIDDELL on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
LIDDELL showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tyson.
Tyson throws a series of punches but LIDDELL moves out of range.
Tyson with a hook.
LIDDELL fails in his attempt to clinch.
LIDDELL looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tyson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
LIDDELL throws a sloppy body shot
and Tyson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
LIDDELL slips under a jab from Tyson.
LIDDELL throws a shot from downtown. Tyson moves away and avoids it.
LIDDELL takes one to the chin there.
No luck for LIDDELL with that takedown attempt.
Tyson scores with a nice head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before LIDDELL has time to react.
Tyson scores with a crisp jab that stopped LIDDELL in his tracks.
Tyson throws a combination. LIDDELL tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tyson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by LIDDELL.
Tyson lands a right hook to the body.
LIDDELL shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tyson pinned against the cage. Tyson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CHUCK LIDDELL. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LIDDELL throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyson stuffs the takedown.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tyson.
LIDDELL gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tyson.
LIDDELL is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
LIDDELL pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LIDDELL takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
LIDDELL throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tyson's waist but Tyson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing LIDDELL off to one side.
Tyson scores with a body shot.
LIDDELL closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tyson 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.
Good standup being displayed there by Tyson as he connects with a hook.
Mike Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyson tests LIDDELL's chin there with a solid looking shot.
CHUCK LIDDELL seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson scores with a jab.
LIDDELL walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tyson connects with a jab.
LIDDELL takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LIDDELL shoots for a takedown but Tyson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
LIDDELL is breathing heavily.
Tyson lands with a hook. LIDDELL tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
LIDDELL throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tyson counters with a straight right hand.
LIDDELL walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tyson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tyson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tyson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tyson blocks a head kick by LIDDELL.
LIDDELL gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A left and a right from Tyson both land. Nice combination.
Tyson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
LIDDELL looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tyson.
Tyson lands with a straight right. LIDDELL didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyson scores with a crisp jab that stopped LIDDELL in his tracks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before LIDDELL has time to react.
Tyson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tyson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches LIDDELL on the side of the head.
LIDDELL looks to clinch
and Tyson counters with a three punch combo that has LIDDELL backing up. LIDDELL nods at Tyson to acknowledge the strikes.
Tyson works LIDDELL's body with a nice hook.
Tyson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice cross by Tyson.
Tyson connects with a nice looking jab.
Tyson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tyson moves into range and connects with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LIDDELL takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tyson dips to his left and cracks LIDDELL with an uppercut!
LIDDELL walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tyson lands a jab to the nose.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether LIDDELL might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tyson dips to his left and cracks LIDDELL with an uppercut!
Tyson lands a nice shot that snaps LIDDELL's head back.
Tyson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Tyson.
Tyson cracks LIDDELL with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tyson lands a nice shot to the body.
CHUCK LIDDELL is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tyson throws a combination. LIDDELL tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
LIDDELL on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Tyson scores with a four punch combination!
Nice takedown defense from Tyson. No joy for LIDDELL on that attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
LIDDELL on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tyson is working the combinations to good effect here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LIDDELL displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tyson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
LIDDELL is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tyson.
Mike Tyson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tyson throws out a powerful jab.
Tyson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tyson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from LIDDELL is defended easily by Tyson.
Tyson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tyson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps LIDDELL's head backwards.
Tyson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tyson scores with a body shot.
Tyson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Tyson throws a combination. LIDDELL tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tyson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before LIDDELL has time to react.
LIDDELL walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tyson lands a jab to the nose.
Tyson cracks LIDDELL with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tyson lands a glancing blow to the side of LIDDELL's head.
Tyson scores with a hook.
Tyson scores with a jab. LIDDELL acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
LIDDELL takes one to the chin there.
LIDDELL takes one on the button.
Tyson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for LIDDELL. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Tyson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
LIDDELL misses with a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tyson scores with the left hand. LIDDELL knows he should have avoided that one.
Tyson cracks LIDDELL with a good jab.
Tyson works over LIDDELL's head and body with a nice combination.
Tyson lands a nice shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Tyson as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Tyson lands an impressive looking overhand right. LIDDELL doesn't seem phased though.
A nice combination there by Tyson.
Tyson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between LIDDELL's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyson scores with a one two! LIDDELL had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

LIDDELL is rocked!
Tyson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jab from Tyson.
Oh LIDDELL is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson throws a combination. LIDDELL tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tyson throws a combination. LIDDELL tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tyson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tyson scores with a jab to the head.
LIDDELL takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tyson!
LIDDELL takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tyson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tyson scores with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tyson scores with a shot to the body.
LIDDELL seems to have got his legs back now.
Tyson lands with an uppercut that bounces LIDDELL off the cage and back into rage.
Tyson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tyson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of LIDDELL's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Tyson 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Tyson throws a series of strikes that have LIDDELL backpedaling.
Tyson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
LIDDELL gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tyson.
A jab from Tyson finds it's way through LIDDELL's defenses.
LIDDELL darts in trying to clinch
and Tyson counters with a straight right hand.
Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Tyson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
LIDDELL has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tyson is proving hard to escape from.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
LIDDELL throwing strikes from guard but Tyson blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson looking to hit a scissor sweep but LIDDELL is one step ahead there.
LIDDELL wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving.
Tyson pulls LIDDELL in close to prevent any damage.

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.
Tyson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tyson controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LIDDELL working to try and regain half guard.
LIDDELL wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
LIDDELL tries to reverse the position but Tyson maintains control.

Tyson stands up from mount. Strange move.
Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
LIDDELL takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tyson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
LIDDELL looks to clinch
and Tyson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
LIDDELL shoots in looking for a takedown. Tyson tries to sprawl out of it but LIDDELL 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.
LIDDELL walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Tyson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tyson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30

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