PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Perseus Poseidon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Poseidon
vs
Tyson

195 cm
25
280 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
230 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Untouchable Fight Gear
No Limits

Untouchable Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Perseus Poseidon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tyson has Poseidon up against the cage in a clinch.
Tyson lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyson.
Poseidon misses with a punch to the body.
Tyson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Poseidon blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Poseidon jumps into guard, dragging Tyson to the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Poseidon is looking for a triangle but Tyson pushes his legs off easily.

Poseidon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tyson passes into half guard.

Poseidon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tyson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Poseidon to stand up.
Tyson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Poseidon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Tyson has Poseidon up against the cage in a clinch.
Tyson working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Tyson manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tyson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tyson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Poseidon.

Poseidon gets tackled into the cage by Tyson. Tyson maintains the clinch.
Tyson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Poseidon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Poseidon pulls guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Poseidon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tyson defends well.
Tyson wants to stand but Poseidon is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poseidon is trying to keep Tyson in close.
Poseidon is really struggling to control Tyson but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Tyson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Poseidon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tyson has managed to get both his arms back between Poseidon's legs - danger averted.
Poseidon wants to sweep here but Tyson controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Poseidon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tyson passes into half guard.

Poseidon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tyson controlling the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyson is thwarting Poseidon's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Perseus Poseidon will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Tyson wants to clinch up but Poseidon keeps it at a distance.
Tyson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Poseidon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Poseidon misses the shot to the body.
Tyson wants to clinch up but Poseidon keeps it at a distance.
Tyson looks to land a combination but Poseidon avoids it well.
Poseidon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Tyson lands a left and a right that sends Poseidon crashing to the canvas! Tyson dives into mount looking to finish!

It looks like Perseus Poseidon has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson controlling his opponent.
Poseidon wants to hold on but Tyson pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson controlling from mount.
Tyson avoids the attempt from Poseidon to control.
Tyson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tyson prevents Poseidon from getting the reversal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poseidon tries to hold on but Tyson postures up.
Poseidon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson controlling from mount.
Tyson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poseidon tries to hold on but Tyson postures up.
Poseidon is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Perseus Poseidon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Poseidon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Michael Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson lands a jab to the head.
Poseidon is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Tyson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Perseus Poseidon's cut.
That's time! Poseidon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Poseidon shoots in for a takedown but Tyson shows good takedown defense.
Tyson throws a series of punches but Poseidon moves out of range.
Tyson checks a leg kick nicely.
Tyson misses with a wild combination.
Tyson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Poseidon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyson moves away.
Poseidon shoots in but Tyson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Poseidon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tyson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Poseidon somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Perseus Poseidon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson throws a one two combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Poseidon is defended easily by Tyson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tyson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Tyson fails to land.
Poseidon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tyson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tyson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tyson gets through Poseidon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tyson lands a right hand.
Poseidon tries to pull guard but Tyson won't allow it.
Tyson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tyson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tyson throws a head punch that misses.
Tyson is pressed up against the cage. Poseidon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tyson down to the mat. Tyson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Tyson drops Poseidon with a left right combo! Tyson follows him down to the ground into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Tyson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tyson decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Tyson rushes Poseidon and presses him up against the cage.
Tyson lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Tyson on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Tyson.
Tyson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Tyson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tyson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Perseus Poseidon's cut is getting worse.
Poseidon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tyson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poseidon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tyson.
Michael Tyson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tyson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Tyson does no damage.
Tyson leaves Poseidon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Tyson moves into the clinch.
Poseidon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tyson to keep the fight standing.
Tyson lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Tyson.
Michael Tyson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tyson lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tyson.
Tyson lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tyson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A right handed body shot lands from Tyson.
Tyson lands a hook that snaps the head of Poseidon backwards.
Poseidon misses with a punch to the body.
Tyson lands a hook that snaps the head of Poseidon backwards.
Poseidon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tyson's elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tyson just leaning against Poseidon, taking a breather.
Tyson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Poseidons head.
Tyson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tyson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tyson leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tyson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tyson scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Tyson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Perseus Poseidon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Tyson misses with a double jab.
A combination from Tyson does no damage.
Tyson throws a right and a left that Poseidon avoids nicely.
Poseidon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

Poseidon feints and as Tyson raises his hands in defense, Poseidon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Poseidon.

Poseidon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tyson dives on top into guard.

Poseidon is looking for a triangle but Tyson pushes his legs off easily.

Tyson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tyson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Poseidon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Poseidon working for a triangle but Tyson defends it easily.
Tyson is stalling in the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Poseidon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Poseidon trying to keep a closed guard but Tyson is proving a slippery customer.

Poseidon has his foot on Tyson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tyson works his way back into a safe position though.
Poseidon controls Tyson momentarily but Tyson frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Poseidon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tyson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tyson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tyson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tyson tries to stand but Poseidon is controlling from the bottom.
Tyson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Tyson is sitting in close to Poseidon's body. Poseidon has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Tyson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Tyson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Poseidon.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Perseus Poseidon!
Perseus Poseidon is the new super heavyweight champion!
Perseus Poseidon really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that No Limits logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.