PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rodger Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Vorg Zangrief (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson comes to the cage accompanied by Mjød, Kvelartak. Alexander Vorg Zangrief acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Tyson
vs
Vorg Zangrief

172 cm
18
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Inexperienced

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodger Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Vorg Zangrief !
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson shoots for a takedown but Zangrief saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tyson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zangrief pinned against the cage. Zangrief gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zangrief displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tyson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodger Tyson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zangrief goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tyson throws a head kick but Zangrief moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zangrief counters with a two punch combo.
Zangrief throws a head kick that misses

and Tyson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zangrief 's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tyson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Zangrief scores with a one two! Tyson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tyson tries to clinch but Zangrief is having none of it.
Tyson darts in trying to clinch
and Zangrief counters with a head kick.
Zangrief avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tyson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zangrief counters with a head kick.
Zangrief throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zangrief misses with a series of wild punches.
Tyson avoids the head kick by Zangrief .
Tyson shoots in looking for a takedown. Zangrief tries to sprawl out of it but Tyson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zangrief manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zangrief throws a lazy head kick

and Tyson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zangrief 's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyson looking to pass the guard.
Tyson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson throws a strike but Zangrief rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tyson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zangrief wants to stand and escape but instead Tyson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Tyson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zangrief wants to sweep but no luck.
Tyson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodger Tyson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A lazy body kick from Tyson
and Zangrief counters with a series of strikes. Tyson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown but Zangrief shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tyson closes the distance but Zangrief moves to the side
and Zangrief counters with a three punch combo that has Tyson backing up. Tyson nods at Zangrief to acknowledge the strikes.
Zangrief throws a head kick that misses.
Zangrief uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zangrief tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Tyson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tyson wants to control but Zangrief is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson throws an elbow but Zangrief slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tyson lands an elbow.
Tyson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zangrief keeps working.
Zangrief managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tyson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Zangrief is not content to let Tyson control the position.
Tyson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

Tyson is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Zangrief looks calm but he's in trouble here. Tyson gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Zangrief is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Tyson lets go of the hold and Zangrief can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rodger Tyson!