PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ogre Treestump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul 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.

Treestump
vs
Tyson

189 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

199 cm
25
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ogre Treestump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Paul Tyson!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tyson gets the takedown into side control.
Tyson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Treestump is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tyson trying to control the position but Treestump is working away.
Treestump sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Treestump tries to roll over but Tyson keeps him under control.
Tyson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Treestump is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tyson pulls his head out easily.
Treestump wants to improve his position but Tyson is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Treestump gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Treestump lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Tyson wants to sweep but no luck.
Tyson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tyson keeping full guard, as Treestump tries to pass.
Treestump pushing down on Tyson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Treestump looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Treestump is working hard here to advance position.

Treestump is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tyson wants to get back to full guard.
Treestump works his way into side control.
Tyson regains half guard.
Treestump works his foot free and advances to mount.

Treestump is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tyson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Tyson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Treestump looking for a sweep. Not yet Treestump, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Treestump working a defensive guard here.
Tyson wants to get up but he can't break Treestump's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Treestump is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Treestump seems to be working for a kimura but Tyson defends the submission attempt.
Tyson is trying to maintain the position but Treestump is very close to passing his half guard.
Tyson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Treestump is staying active.
Treestump passes the guard and advances to mount!
Treestump is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Tyson is in real trouble.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Treestump avoiding Tyson 's attempts to control his hands.

Tyson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Treestump.

Treestump is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tyson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tyson for a finish.

Treestump looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Tyson taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ogre Treestump!