PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tike Myson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Kronos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Myson has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Myson
vs
Kronos

180 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

196 cm
18
275 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Dragon

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tike Myson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kurt Kronos!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kronos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Myson pinned against the cage. Myson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Kronos has closed the distance and engaged Myson in a clinch.
Myson trying to control the position but instead, Kronos has worked for underhooks and has pushed Myson into the cage.
Kronos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Myson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Myson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kronos blocks it with crossed arms.
Myson has Kronos pressed against the cage, preventing Kronos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Myson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Kronos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kronos shoots in looking for a takedown. Myson tries to sprawl out of it but Kronos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Myson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tike Myson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Kronos.

Myson forces Kronos back against the cage and clinches.
Kronos leaning against his opponent.

Kronos jumps into guard, dragging Myson to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Myson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kronos managing to control the position.
Kronos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Myson manages to get himself to full guard.
Kronos is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Kronos has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Kronos stands up from Myson's guard - Kronos perhaps looking for a knockout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Myson checks a leg kick.
Kronos keeps the fight on the outside.

Myson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kronos did well to prevent Myson getting side control.
Myson is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myson is trying to control. Kronos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kronos is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Myson is pressing down on Kronos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kronos is holding on for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kronos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Myson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Myson's back!
Myson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Myson wants to control his opponent's hands but Kronos gets his hands free.
Kronos controls the action.

Kronos is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Myson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Myson for a finish.
Kronos biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kronos punches Myson on the ear.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kronos punches the canvas rather than the man.
Myson controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Kronos missing with strikes from the back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Myson trying to get back to his feet but Kronos is in full control for now.
Kronos gets his hands free as Myson looks to control.
I would not like to be Myson right now.

Kronos patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Kronos working for a choke but Myson is defending well.

Kronos is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myson trying to control the hands but Kronos won't let him.
Kronos missing with strikes from the back.
Kronos missing with punches from the back.
Kronos slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

Kronos tightening his grip on Myson, looking for the choke.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Myson has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kurt Kronos dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Myson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kronos.
Kronos shoots in looking for a takedown but Myson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kronos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Myson throws a head kick but Kronos moves out of range.
Myson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kronos swivels and escapes.
Kronos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Myson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kronos somewhat.

Kronos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kronos managing to block the knees to the body from Myson.
Kronos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Myson misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Kronos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kronos shoots in looking for a takedown but Myson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kronos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tike Myson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Kronos.

Kronos moves into the clinch.
Myson tries to land a knee to the head but Kronos blocks with his arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Myson's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Kronos breaks from the clinch.
Myson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kronos connects with a high kick.
Jab from Kronos.
Kronos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kronos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kronos goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Myson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kronos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kronos shoots in looking for a takedown but Myson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kronos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Myson pushes Kronos away with a front kick.
Myson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kronos tries to avoid it but Myson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kronos to the ground. Kronos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
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!
Kronos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Myson's calf.
Kronos shoots in looking for a takedown but Myson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kronos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kronos throws a series of punches but Myson moves out of range.
Myson tries to clinch there but Kronos circles away.
Myson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tike Myson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kronos throws a head kick that misses.
Kronos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Myson sprawls well. Myson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kronos gets slowly back to his feet.
Myson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kronos tries to close the distance and clinch but Myson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kronos tries a head kick but it misses.
Myson lands a nice looking body kick.
Myson shoots in but no luck this time.
Myson throws a head kick that half lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kronos misses with a two punch combination.
Tike Myson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Myson defending well as Kronos loads up on a big left hand.
Kronos 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.
Myson misses with a few strikes there.
Myson avoids the body shot from Kronos.
Myson pushes Kronos away with a front kick.
Myson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kronos.
Kronos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Myson is fending him off so far but Kronos persists. Nope, Myson circles away and we're back to standing.
Myson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kronos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kurt Kronos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kronos tries to clinch but Myson moves out of range.
Myson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kronos.
Kronos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Myson tries to clinch but Kronos moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kronos moves into the clinch successfully.
Myson tries a knee to the head but Kronos blocks it.
Kronos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Myson smiles and moves away.
Myson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kronos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Myson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kronos tries a head kick but it misses.

Myson moves into the clinch successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Myson connects with a knee to the head.
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!
Myson tries a knee to the head but Kronos blocks it.
Myson lands with a light punch inside.
Kronos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Myson to keep the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kurt Kronos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Myson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kronos misses with a few strikes there.
Kronos misses with a head kick.
Myson throws a body kick that misses.
Kronos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Myson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kronos slips a jab and a cross from Myson.

Myson tries to keep at a distance but Kronos has taken the fight into the clinch.
Myson lands a hook to the side of the head.

Kronos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Myson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Myson misses with a knee strike.
Kronos manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Myson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kronos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kronos taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kronos jumps guard but Myson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kronos is trying to pull guard but Myson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tike Myson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Kronos.

Myson manages to break the clinch.

Myson clinches.
Kronos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kronos tries to stall but Myson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kronos is trying to force a seperation but Myson has the dominant position.
Myson has Kronos pressed against the cage, preventing Kronos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kronos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myson scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Kurt Kronos has been cut.
Myson throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Myson on the inside.
Myson scores with a shot to the side of Kronos's head.

Kronos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Myson lands a jab-cross combination.
Myson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kronos eats them both and turns towards Myson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kronos tries to clinch up

and Myson counters by moving into the clinch.
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!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kronos as Myson tries to tie him up.
Tike Myson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Myson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kronos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Myson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Myson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Myson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Myson as Kronos shoots in.
Myson is looking to clinch but Kronos is avoiding it.
Myson throws a head kick that misses.
Myson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kronos.
Kronos tries to clinch up.

Myson takes the fight into the clinch.
Kronos taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myson tries a knee to the head but Kronos blocks it.
Kronos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kronos tries to break the clinch but Myson is controlling the position.
Kronos lands an elbow just above Myson 's eye.
Kronos working hard to break the clinch.
Myson has Kronos pressed against the cage, preventing Kronos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Myson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Myson connects with a knee to the head.

Kronos jumps into guard, dragging Myson to the mat.

Kronos manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kronos fails with a takedown attempt.
Myson tries a head kick but it misses.
Tike Myson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kurt Kronos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kronos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Myson circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tike Myson.
I think Kronos has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Kronos!