PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ike Francis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson Black is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Francis
vs
Black

158 cm
18
214 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes musicals

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ike Francis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Black!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Francis looks for a takedown but Black sprawls well.

Francis gets caught napping as Black dives in and scores a takedown. Francis manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Francis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Black must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Francis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Black defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Francis is looking for a triangle but Black pushes his legs off easily.
Francis could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Francis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Black gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Francis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Black controls the pace.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Francis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Francis pulls Black in close to his closed guard and prevents Black from doing any damage or advancing position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Black drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Francis looking for a guillotine here but Black defends easily.
Black trying to control but Francis is working from the bottom.
Francis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Black manages to get himself to full guard.

Francis postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Francis stopping the sweep attempt from Black.
Black trying to control the position.
Black trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Black wants to control the position but Francis says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Black scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Francis manages to mount him!
Black manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Francis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Black avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Francis.
Black is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Francis is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Black wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tyson Black will probably get the nod.
That's time! Francis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Black shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Francis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Francis working for a triangle but Black defends it easily.
Black postures up in Francis's guard and throws a big left but Francis blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black looking to sit in guard and control but Francis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Tyson Black has got the better of the ground game so far.
Francis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Francis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Francis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Black regains half guard.
Black slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Francis wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Black manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.

Black jumps into guard, dragging Francis to the mat.
Black seems keen to control Francis's posture.

Black looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Francis has picked Black up and slammed him! Black can't keep hold of the triangle and Francis manages to pass to side control!

Francis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Francis trying to control the action but Black is working from the bottom.
Black can't do much from the bottom here.
Francis taking a breather here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Black can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Francis tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Black scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Black showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Black feints and as Francis raises his hands in defense, Black changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Francis has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Black is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Francis.
Francis struggling a bit here.
Francis manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black is trying to maintain the position but Francis is very close to passing his half guard.
Francis tries to stand but can't do so whilst Black controls his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Francis is looking for a kimura here.
Francis wants to control but Black is keeping him busy.
Black is looking to improve his position.
Black keeps trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Black is trying to stand.

Francis is working for a submission of some sort.
Francis is trying to control the action in half guard but Black is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Black punching from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black is trying to get back to full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Black fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Francis to the ground. Black is now in Francis's guard.
Black trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Black passes Francis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Black content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are battling for position here. Francis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Francis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Black defends it easily.
Black wants to pass the guard but Francis is keeping the position.
Francis throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Black looking to pass the guard.
Francis keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Black comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Black 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

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