PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Norberto Rivera (ranked 6983 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Tyson (ranked 3393 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross Tyson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rivera
vs
Tyson

199 cm
26
178 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

187 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Norberto Rivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ross Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tyson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rivera sprawls well initially but Tyson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tyson trying to mount his opponent but Rivera defends it.

Tyson seems to be looking for submissions.
Tyson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Rivera defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tyson.
Rivera is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rivera tries to hold on but Tyson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tyson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rivera is on top in guard.
Tyson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rivera is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera lands a couple of digs.
Tyson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Rivera tries to roll over but Tyson keeps him under control.
Tyson tries to pass to full mount but Rivera defends it.

Tyson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rivera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tyson.
Tyson wants to pass to mount but Rivera is defending the position.
Rivera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tyson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rivera wants to improve his position but Tyson is controlling well.
Tyson uses his free foot to push down on Rivera's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rivera.

Tyson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rivera is now in Tyson's guard. A big mistake from Tyson there, giving up the dominant position!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rivera manages to get himself to full guard.

Rivera looking for a sweep. Not yet Rivera, not yet.
Rivera will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tyson tries to free his leg and advance position but Rivera is retaining full guard.
Tyson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rivera's guard.
Tyson passes to full mount!

Tyson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rivera has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rivera!
Tyson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rivera manages to get himself to full guard.

Tyson wants to pass the guard but Rivera is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera is trying to control the position but Tyson postures up.
Tyson wants to pass the guard but Rivera is keeping the position.
Tyson won't allow Rivera to sweep him here.
Tyson tries to free his leg and advance position but Rivera is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ross Tyson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Tyson dives in and scores a takedown into Rivera's guard.
Tyson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tyson is pushing down on Rivera's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rivera is fighting to maintain full guard but Tyson has managed to sneak the leg through.

Tyson is looking for a kimura here.

Tyson is working for a kimura but Rivera is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera manages to get to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera keeping full guard, as Tyson tries to pass.
Tyson stops Rivera from standing up.
Rivera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tyson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyson moves nicely into side control.

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

Tyson tries for a kimura but Rivera is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tyson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rivera has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tyson but great work by Rivera.
Tyson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rivera off and has taken his back!

Tyson looking for the choke but no joy.
I really don't envy Rivera right now.

Rivera fending off the submission attempt from Tyson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Tyson is looking for the choke from the back position but Rivera is controlling his hands well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tyson's guard. Nice work there by Rivera.
Tyson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Tyson wants to work for an arm triangle but Rivera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tyson is breathing heavily.
Rivera trying to hold on to Tyson's head to control him but Tyson postures up.
Tyson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rivera knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tyson is trying to work for a kimura but Rivera is defending well.
Tyson works his way into side control.
Ross Tyson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rivera is looking to reverse the position.
Tyson is trying to move to mount but Rivera reverses beautifully and ends up in Tyson's guard.
Tyson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rivera working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tyson's head.

Tyson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rivera escapes and throws Tyson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ross Tyson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Tyson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rivera!

Tyson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rivera, who protects the arm well.

Tyson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rivera!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tyson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rivera is now in Tyson's guard. A big mistake from Tyson there, giving up the dominant position!
Rivera working some strikes from top position.
Rivera is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tyson wants to sweep but no luck.
Rivera stands up over Tyson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Tyson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rivera passes into half guard.
Tyson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rivera tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera slips a nice elbow through Tyson's hands, connecting with Tyson's forehead.
Tyson is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Rivera there.
Rivera tries to stand and escape but Tyson is controlling the position.
Tyson tries to get to full guard but Rivera has control of the leg.
Tyson moves into full guard.
Rivera is looking to stand up but Tyson won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tyson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rivera scoring with punches to the head and body.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tyson is on top in guard.

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

Rivera would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rivera working some strikes from top position.
Rivera has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera scoring with some ground and pound.
Rivera works over Tyson with some ground and pound from guard.
Tyson wants to sweep here but Rivera controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rivera accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tyson wants to sweep but no luck.
Rivera is working Tyson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Tyson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyson 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Norberto Rivera showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ross Tyson!
During a confident post fight interview, Ross Tyson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.