PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zane Lyons (ranked 4896 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geogre Tyson (ranked 4894 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
Tyson

158 cm
21
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zane Lyons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Geogre Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tyson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lyons is looking to break free of the clinch but Tyson has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Lyons fails to land.
Lyons lands with a left to the head.

Tyson manages to pull guard.
Lyons would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lyons preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lyons would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tyson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lyons would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lyons postures up in Tyson's guard and throws a big left but Tyson blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyons working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lyons wants to stand but Tyson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lyons really is a fat lump.

Tyson tries to sprawl but Lyons drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Lyons stands up out of the half guard.
Tyson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lyons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lyons shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tyson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Zane Lyons has been cut.

Tyson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Tyson wants to work for an arm triangle but Lyons is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tyson is trying to control the action in half guard but Lyons is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lyons might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyons is pressing down on Tyson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Tyson tries for a kimura but Lyons is defending well.
The ground and pound from Tyson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lyons striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Tyson working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyons is looking to reverse the position.

Tyson tries for a kimura but Lyons is defending well.
Tyson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lyons struggling a bit here.
Lyons is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lyons is working hard here to advance position.
Lyons is not content to let Tyson control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Tyson instigates a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lyons missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geogre Tyson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zane Lyons's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lyons misses with a takedown
and Tyson counters with a nice body shot.
Tyson throws a nice head kick!
Tyson moves out of range of the body kick.

Tyson has closed the distance and engaged Lyons in a clinch.

Tyson breaks the clinch.

Tyson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lyons would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson trying to control the position here.
Tyson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson has momentary wrist control but Lyons slips an elbow through the middle.
Tyson pulls Lyons in to control the position.

Lyons gets to his feet - Tyson follows without any prompting.

Tyson drives through and clinches with Lyons against the cage.
Lyons scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tyson wants to stall.
Tyson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tyson avoiding damage as Lyons throws knees to the body.
Tyson lands a nice knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Tyson.

Tyson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lyons regains guard.
Lyons wants to sweep here but Tyson controlling him for the moment.
Tyson postures up in Lyons's guard and throws a big left but Lyons blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson won't allow Lyons to sweep him here.
Lyons looking to control but Tyson passes into half guard.
Lyons tries to roll over but Tyson keeps him under control.
Lyons trying to control here.
Tyson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lyons knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tyson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lyons has his hands clasped together around Tyson's back. He's all about the action.

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

Tyson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lyons tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tyson is in Lyons's guard.
Lyons controls Tyson momentarily but Tyson frees himself.
Lyons looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson is looking to work some ground and pound but Lyons has wrist control.
Lyons keeping moving, preventing Tyson from controlling successfully.
Tyson looking to pass the guard.
Lyons being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyson wants to control from the top but Lyons keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geogre Tyson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zane Lyons's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Tyson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tyson lands in his opponent's guard.
Tyson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lyons's guard.
Lyons is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Geogre Tyson has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyons pulls Tyson in close to prevent any damage.
Tyson trying to control but Lyons is working from the bottom.
Tyson is looking to stand up but Lyons won't let him.

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

Tyson gets the takedown into side control.

Tyson decides to stand back up.

Tyson gets tackled into the cage by Lyons. Lyons maintains the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tyson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tyson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lyons throws a low kick, looking for Tyson's leg but Tyson calmly moves out of range.
As Lyons backs off Tyson throws a huge counter combo but Lyons manages to avoid it all.

Lyons shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Tyson has one foot on Lyons's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Tyson has Lyons up against the cage in a clinch.

Tyson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tyson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Tyson forces Lyons back against the cage and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyons is trying to push Tyson away but Tyson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tyson blocks an uppercut.
Lyons wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tyson has him pressed against the cage.

Tyson pulls guard effortlessly.
Lyons missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lyons wants to get up but he can't break Tyson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tyson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Lyons is looking to stand up but Tyson won't let him.
Lyons wants to stand and escape but instead Tyson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Tyson being controlled here momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyons keeping moving, preventing Tyson from controlling successfully.
Tyson won't allow Lyons to sweep him here.
Lyons working a defensive guard here.
Lyons keeping full guard, as Tyson tries to pass.
Zane Lyons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Geogre Tyson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Tyson gets to his feet - Lyons follows without any prompting.

And that's the end of the fight!
Geogre Tyson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tyson 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30

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