PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyle Phelps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike 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.

Phelps
vs
Tyson

225 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
18
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lyle Phelps!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tyson.
Tyson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Phelps sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tyson somewhat.
Phelps throws a head kick but Tyson moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Phelps lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tyson doesn't seem phased though.
Tyson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tyson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Phelps swivels and escapes.
Lyle Phelps has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Tyson.
Phelps throws a right and a left that both miss.
Phelps misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tyson.
Decent striking displayed by Phelps there.
Phelps throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Phelps slips a jab and a cross from Tyson.
Phelps misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Phelps as he avoids it easily.
Phelps lands a head kick. Tyson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tyson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tyson takes one on the button.
Phelps scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tyson looks gassed!
Tyson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Phelps's waist but Phelps gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tyson off to one side.
Phelps tries a head kick but it misses.
Phelps really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Phelps throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Phelps, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tyson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Phelps looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Phelps defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tyson.
Phelps throws a head kick that half lands.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Phelps as he jumps to the side.
Tyson avoids the head kick by Phelps.
Phelps tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Phelps throws a head kick that misses.
Phelps tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Tyson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tyson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tyson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Phelps defends it well.
Phelps is staying active underneath Tyson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Phelps defending well though.
Tyson stops Phelps from getting back to his feet.
Tyson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tyson stops Phelps from getting back to his feet.
Tyson wants to take a breather but Phelps is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Phelps wants to get back to his feet.

Phelps has one foot on Tyson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Tyson blocks a head kick by Phelps.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Phelps but Phelps pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Left hook, right uppercut from Phelps.
Phelps lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Phelps.
Phelps scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Phelps misses with a wild combination.
Tyson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Phelps's waist but Phelps gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tyson off to one side.
Phelps throws a sloppy head kick and Tyson moves out of range easily.
Phelps misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tyson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Phelps's guard.
Phelps will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tyson pushing down on Phelps's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Phelps is refusing to be controlled, as Tyson sits in half guard.

Tyson seems to be working for a kimura but Phelps defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tyson trying to mount his opponent but Phelps defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson trying to control the action but Phelps is working from the bottom.
Tyson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

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 seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Phelps does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tyson works his way into side control.
Phelps on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Phelps tries to get out of the position.
Tyson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phelps keeps working.
Phelps is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tyson has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Phelps is avoiding damage well.
The ground and pound from Tyson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tyson trying to control the position but Phelps is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four 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 misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tyson staying calm.
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! This is the final round!

Tyson shoots in looking for a takedown. Phelps tries to sprawl out of it but Tyson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Phelps manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tyson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Phelps throws a one two combo.
Phelps misses with a head kick.
Lyle Phelps is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phelps tries to bum rush Tyson with a series of wild strikes but Tyson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Phelps pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Phelps pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Phelps swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Phelps circles away.
Lyle Phelps has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Tyson.
Tyson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Phelps if he has to take too many more of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tyson fails to land the takedown.
Tyson dives in and grabs Phelps's left leg, looking for a takedown. Phelps pushes down on Tyson's head and hops out.
Phelps connects with a high kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phelps keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tyson wants to clinch.
Lyle Phelps seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Phelps.
Tyson dives in and grabs Phelps's left leg, looking for a takedown. Phelps pushes down on Tyson's head and hops out.
Tyson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Phelps defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tyson.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Phelps but Phelps pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tyson shoots in and drives through. Phelps sprawls well.
Phelps throws a combination. Tyson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Tyson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Phelps did well to prevent Tyson getting side control.
Tyson is pressing down on Phelps's thigh, looking to free his foot. Phelps is holding on for now.
Tyson wants to control but Phelps is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Phelps reverses the position - he's now on top in Tyson's guard.
Phelps postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Mike Tyson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Phelps throws a series of strikes that have Tyson backpedaling.
Phelps throws a head kick but Tyson moves out of range.
Phelps tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Phelps misses with a head kick.
Phelps stuffs the takedown attempt from Tyson. Tyson gets slowly back to his feet.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tyson shoots in and drives through. Phelps sprawls well.
Phelps misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tyson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tyson avoids the head kick by Phelps.
Tyson fails to land the takedown.
Lyle Phelps is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloppy strikes from Phelps. Those never looked like landing.
Tyson fails with a takedown attempt.
Tyson shoots in and drives through. Phelps sprawls well.
Phelps misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phelps throws a series of punches but Tyson moves out of range.
Tyson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tyson fails with the takedown.
Tyson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tyson avoids the head kick by Phelps.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tyson.
Phelps throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tyson's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lyle Phelps showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Phelps 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyle Phelps!