PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Simmons (ranked 6588 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 6609 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.

Simmons
vs
Tyson

181 cm
18
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrone Simmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Simmons or perhaps it was just good defense by Tyson, which made it look bad.

Simmons scores with a takedown into Tyson's guard.

Tyson wriggles free and stands up.

Tyson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Simmons is trying to keep Tyson in close.
Tyson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson trying to control the position but Simmons is working away.
Tyson throwing strikes but Simmons manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Tyson manages to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson is trying to get back to full guard.
Tyson gets full guard.
Simmons stops Tyson from standing up.
Tyson is looking to sweep but instead, Simmons has passed into half guard.
Tyson 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.
Tyson wants to sweep but Simmons has passed to side control!
Tyson is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyson keeps working.
Tyson is trying to control Simmons's posture but Simmons avoids it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tyson is looking for a sweep.
Tyson trying his best to control but Simmons has mounted him.
Tyson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Simmons is hanging on to Tyson's back as he tries to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Simmons working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Simmons avoiding Tyson 's attempts to control his hands.

Tyson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Simmons is working the ground and pound. Can Tyson escape?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyson is trying to break free.
Simmons throws a series of strikes and Tyson wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tyrone Simmons will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Tyson drives through with a takedown into Simmons's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Simmons wants to sweep but no luck.
Tyson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tyrone Simmons overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simmons keeping moving, preventing Tyson from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tyson trying to control but Simmons is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tyson stopping the sweep attempt from Simmons.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tyson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Tyson dives in and scores a takedown into Simmons's guard.
Tyson stopping the sweep attempt from Simmons.
Simmons looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tyson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons is trying to maintain the position but Tyson is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simmons won't allow Tyson to pass to mount.
Tyson thows a huge punch but Simmons dodges it nicely.

Tyson seems to be working for a kimura but Simmons defends the submission attempt.
Tyson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Tyson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Simmons looking for a sweep. Not yet Simmons, not yet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Simmons lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Simmons loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Tyson scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson wants to clinch.
Simmons is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tyson.

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

Simmons pushes Tyson off and gets back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Simmons is able to avoid easily.
Simmons circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mike Tyson 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Tyson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Simmons to the ground. Tyson is now in Simmons's guard.
Tyson throws a big right hand that misses.
Tyson trying to move into half guard but instead Simmons has managed to sweep!

Simmons postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tyson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Simmons won't allow Tyson to sweep him here.
Tyson pulls Simmons in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Simmons is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tyson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simmons is one step ahead there.
Simmons trying to control but Tyson is working from the bottom.

Tyson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Simmons lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Simmons has gone for a leg lock! Tyson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Simmons's guard.

Tyson pushing down on Simmons's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Simmons missing with punches from the bottom.
Tyson trying to control from half guard but Simmons is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Simmons makes his way to full guard, as Tyson worked for a kimura.
Tyson trying to control but Simmons is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Simmons fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Simmons swats away the attempt to clinch by Tyson.

Simmons feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simmons working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Tyson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simmons can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tyson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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 Tyrone Simmons.
I think Simmons 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Simmons!