PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harry Mcclure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Mcclure
vs
Tyson

168 cm
19
177 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

178 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Mcclure!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tyson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mcclure is trying to stand.
Tyson throwing shots but Mcclure is blocking nicely.
Mcclure could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mcclure tries to get to full guard but Tyson has control of the leg.
Mcclure keeping hold of Tyson's head, controlling as best he can.
Tyson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mcclure is positioning himself well to prevent Tyson advancing to mount.
Tyson is figuring out what he wants to do next.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Harry Mcclure.

Tyson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mcclure to the ground. Tyson is now in Mcclure's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson stopping the sweep attempt from Mcclure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mike Tyson.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mcclure but Mcclure pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tyson goes for a double leg but Mcclure avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mcclure continues to drive forward.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson has Mcclure pressed against the cage, preventing Mcclure from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mcclure wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mcclure has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tyson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mcclure pulls his leg out and moves away.
Harry Mcclure has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Tyson.
Mcclure shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tyson pinned against the cage. Tyson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tyson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mcclure swivels and escapes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Mcclure as Tyson shoots in.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mcclure.
Tyson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mcclure counters with a head kick. That will keep Tyson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Tyson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mcclure circles away.
Tyson looks winded!
Tyson misses with a takedown attempt
and Mcclure counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tyson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mcclure tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tyson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mcclure somewhat.
Mcclure tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tyson defends well and Mcclure ends up having to push Tyson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcclure is trying to break the clinch but Tyson is controlling him.
Tyson has Mcclure pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mcclure manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tyson has Mcclure pressed against the cage, preventing Mcclure from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tyson tries for a takedown. No joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Mcclure's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mcclure thuds a left hand into Tyson's body.
Tyson closes the distance and clinches up with Mcclure, looking for a takedown. Tyson pushes Mcclure against the cage but Mcclure circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mike Tyson will probably get the nod.
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.

Mcclure rushes Tyson and presses him up against the cage.
Mcclure stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mcclure tries to break the clinch but Tyson is controlling the position.
Tyson is looking for a takedown.
Mcclure is trying to force a seperation but Tyson has the dominant position.
Mcclure prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mcclure looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson looking for a takedown.
Harry Mcclure has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Tyson.
Mcclure gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tyson.
Mcclure is trying to force a seperation but Tyson has the dominant position.
Mcclure lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tyson goes for a takedown attempt but Mcclure pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Mcclure moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson looking for a takedown.
Mcclure is trying to break the clinch but Tyson has him pressed against the cage.
Mcclure tries to circle away but Tyson has him pinned against the cage.
Mcclure is trying to break the clinch but Tyson is controlling him.
Tyson wants a takedown but no success here.

Mcclure's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tyson shoots in but Mcclure avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson shoots in and drives through. Mcclure sprawls well.
Tyson is breathing heavily.
Mcclure scores with a head kick.
Mcclure wants to clinch.
Tyson is looking to clinch but Mcclure is avoiding it.
Tyson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mcclure is fending him off so far but Tyson persists. Nope, Mcclure circles away and we're back to standing.

Mcclure closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tyson tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Mcclure manages to move to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

Mcclure working for a guillotine from mount but Tyson is in no mood to give up.
Mcclure controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Mcclure dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Mcclure is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tyson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tyson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mcclure counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mcclure tries to clinch but Tyson is having none of it.

Mcclure clinches up against the cage.
Mcclure can't break the clinch.
Tyson has Mcclure pressed against the cage, preventing Mcclure from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mcclure is trying to maintain a safe position but Tyson gets an underhook and turns Mcclure into the cage.
Mcclure can't break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcclure wants to get back to striking at distance but Tyson won't allow it.
Mcclure looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mcclure is trying to break the clinch but Tyson has him pressed against the cage.
Tyson tries to score a body lock takedown but Mcclure shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mcclure can't break the clinch.
Mcclure wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tyson goes for a takedown attempt but Mcclure pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mcclure tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcclure is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tyson with a poor takedown
and Mcclure counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Harry Mcclure has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Tyson.
Tyson goes for a double leg but Mcclure avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mcclure continues to drive forward.
Tyson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Mcclure breaks from the clinch.
Tyson shoots in but no luck this time.
Mcclure tries to clinch but Tyson is having none of it.
Mcclure tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tyson swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Mcclure pushes Tyson up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcclure has had enough of the clinch but Tyson keeps him there for the moment.
Tyson wants to take the fight to the mat but Mcclure manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tyson wants a takedown but no success here.
Mcclure wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tyson keeps control of Mcclure as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tyson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mcclure's efforts to push away.
Tyson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mcclure fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson shoots in for a double leg but Mcclure sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Mcclure gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tyson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mcclure can't break the clinch.

Mcclure breaks the clinch.
Mcclure circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mcclure counters with a good low kick that Tyson was not able to check.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Mcclure showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mcclure 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Mcclure!