PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dino Lyons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muay Thai Boy (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.

Lyons
vs
Thai Boy

202 cm
18
346 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dino Lyons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Muay Thai Boy!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lyons shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Lyons tries to keep at a distance but Boy has taken the fight into the clinch.

Lyons pulls guard effortlessly.
Lyons lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Boy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lyons.
Lyons sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy is trying to control the position but Lyons postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lyons.

Lyons stands up and waves to Boy to follow him.
Lyons fails to land the takedown.
Boy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lyons.

Lyons gets the takedown into side control.
Boy is trying to control Lyons's posture but Lyons avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boy is not content to let Lyons control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyons throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

Lyons stands up and beckons Boy to his feet.

Boy clinches up against the cage.
Lyons blocks an elbow strike.
Boy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lyons blocks an elbow strike.

Lyons pulls guard.
Lyons really is a fat lump.
Lyons is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boy is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyons looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Lyons has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Boy off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lyons is defended easily by Boy.
Boy tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dino Lyons. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Boy clinches up with Lyons and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Boy.

It looks like Dino Lyons has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Lyons has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Boy uses from the top position.
Lyons is breathing heavily.
Lyons looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dino Lyons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dino Lyons's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Boy moves into range and clinches up with Lyons.
Boy throws an elbow but it misses.

Lyons manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lyons is trying to control the position but Boy postures up.
Boy trying to control the position from guard on top but Lyons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boy sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy wants to stand but Lyons is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyons is trying to control the position but Boy postures up.
Lyons wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Boy manages to pass to side control.
Lyons slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lyons keeping moving, preventing Boy from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lyons wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Boy is now in half guard.
Boy is looking to advance position but Lyons won't allow it.
Lyons might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lyons is trying to maintain the position but Boy is very close to passing his half guard.
Dino Lyons overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lyons is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boy moves into the clinch successfully.
Boy lands an elbow just above Lyons 's eye.
Boy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lyons's defenses.

Dino Lyons's cut is getting worse.
Boy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lyons takes an elbow to the temple.

Lyons jumps guard.
Lyons keeping moving, preventing Boy from controlling successfully.
Lyons wants to hit a switch here but Boy passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lyons there!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy trying to control but Lyons is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Muay Thai Boy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dino Lyons's cut.
That's time! Lyons's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Lyons looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Lyons gets tackled into the cage by Boy. Boy maintains the clinch.
Boy lands an elbow inside that Lyons shrugs off.
With the fighters up against the cage, Boy throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy tries to stall but Lyons uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lyons dodges an elbow strike from Boy.
Lyons takes an elbow to the temple.

Dino Lyons's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lyons as Boy tries to tie him up.
Lyons blocks an elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyons looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Boy throws an elbow that misses.
Lyons tries to pull guard but Boy holds him up against the cage and eventually Lyons drops back down to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boy lands an elbow inside that Lyons shrugs off.

Jeez, Dino Lyons's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Boy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Boy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lyons takes an elbow to the temple.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dino Lyons's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Muay Thai Boy!