PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyron 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.

Gonzalez
vs
Tyson

175 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
24
208 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adrian Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyron Tyson!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson moves out of range of the body kick.
Tyson fails with the takedown.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tyson.
Tyson is looking to clinch but Gonzalez is avoiding it.
Tyson avoids the body shot from Gonzalez.
Tyson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyson fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Tyson. No joy for Gonzalez on that attempt.
Gonzalez moves out of range of the body kick.
Tyson tries for a takedown but Gonzalez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Adrian Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyron Tyson.
Gonzalez 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 Gonzalez off to one side.
Gonzalez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tyson.
Gonzalez shoots for a double leg takedown but Tyson sprawls well. He's pushed Gonzalez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gonzalez fails with a takedown attempt.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tyson sprawls well. Tyson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gonzalez gets slowly back to his feet.
Tyson swats away the attempt to clinch by Gonzalez.
Tyson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown but Gonzalez shows good takedown defense.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gonzalez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses.

Tyson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gonzalez sprawls well initially but Tyson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gonzalez is breathing heavily.
Gonzalez is looking to control Tyson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gonzalez avoid being mounted?
Gonzalez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gonzalez wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like Tyson is going to stand back up.
Gonzalez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez trying to control from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Adrian Gonzalez wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Gonzalez keeps the fight on the outside.
Gonzalez tries to clinch up.
Gonzalez checks a low kick from Tyson.
Tyson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gonzalez is out of range.
Tyson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gonzalez circles away quickly and effectively.
Gonzalez keeps the fight on the outside.
Gonzalez fails with a takedown attempt.
Gonzalez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nice takedown defense from Tyson. No joy for Gonzalez on that attempt.
Gonzalez tries for a takedown but Tyson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tyson feints and as Gonzalez raises his hands in defense, Tyson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tyson looking to pass the guard.
Tyson wants to get up but he can't break Gonzalez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tyson working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gonzalez 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.
Tyson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gonzalez is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyron Tyson dominated that round.
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 shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Tyson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tyson trying to control but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Gonzalez wants to hold on but Tyson pushes him away.
Gonzalez is trying to stand up.
Gonzalez wants to control but Tyson is having none of it.
Tyson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gonzalez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tyson throwing strikes here but Gonzalez is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Tyson lands a nice shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tyson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gonzalez is one step ahead there.

Gonzalez stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Tyson gets the takedown into side control.
Tyson scoring with punches from side control.
Gonzalez is not content to let Tyson control the position.
Gonzalez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez wants to control but Tyson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gonzalez won't allow Tyson to pass to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzalez is looking for a sweep. Tyson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gonzalez is staying active underneath Tyson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tyson tries to stand and escape but Gonzalez is controlling the position.
Gonzalez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gonzalez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tyson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gonzalez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tyson wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tyson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gonzalez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tyson has managed to get both his arms back between Gonzalez's legs - danger averted.
Gonzalez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tyson is one step ahead there.
Tyson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tyson wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.
Gonzalez trying to keep a closed guard but Tyson is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez keeping moving, preventing Tyson from controlling successfully.
Tyson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tyson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gonzalez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Tyson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gonzalez is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tyson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gonzalez is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyron Tyson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Tyson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gonzalez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adrian Gonzalez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tyson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gonzalez paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Tyson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gonzalez is looking to control Tyson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gonzalez avoid being mounted?
Tyson is looking to take a break and control but Gonzalez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez trying to control here.
Gonzalez keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Tyron Tyson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gonzalez wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gonzalez trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Tyson manages to pass to mount!

Tyson looking to secure an arm triangle but Gonzalez defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gonzalez is trying to control but can't.
Tyson trying to control the action but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
Tyson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gonzalez wants to get back to his feet.
Tyson wants to pass to mount but Gonzalez is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gonzalez wants to control but Tyson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tyson lands strikes from half guard.
Gonzalez flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Tyson wants to take a breather but Gonzalez is having none of it.

Tyson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gonzalez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tyson.
It looks like Tyson is going to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Tyson trying to mount his opponent but Gonzalez defends it.
Tyson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gonzalez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tyson.
Adrian Gonzalez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyron Tyson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tyson tries to pass to full mount but Gonzalez defends it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyron 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

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