PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Draco Stankovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MIKE TYSON (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). TYSON has chosen FUCKING KNOCK YOU OUT as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Stankovic
vs
TYSON

195 cm
19
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
255 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 New York, Draco Stankovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, MIKE TYSON!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stankovic doesn't manage to clinch there - TYSON circles away.
TYSON keeps the fight on the outside.
Stankovic tries to clinch there but TYSON circles away.
TYSON fails to land the takedown.
TYSON fails to land with a series of punches.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - TYSON has eaten all the pies!
Stankovic tries to clinch but TYSON moves out of range.
Stankovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

TYSON looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
TYSON throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stankovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells TYSON's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stankovic is looking to stand up but TYSON isn't so interested in that idea.
TYSON scoring with some ground and pound.
TYSON prevents Stankovic from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells TYSON's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stankovic wants to stand up but TYSON is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells TYSON's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's one minute gone in the round.
TYSON working some strikes from top position.
TYSON is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stankovic is breathing heavily.
TYSON is working Stankovic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stankovic is looking to stand up but TYSON isn't so interested in that idea.
TYSON throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stankovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

TYSON stands up from Stankovic's guard - TYSON perhaps looking for a knockout.
Stankovic is looking to clinch.

TYSON darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
TYSON looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stankovic with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
TYSON takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stankovic is trying to stand.
TYSON has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by TYSON.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice elbow there by TYSON.
TYSON working Stankovic over with strikes here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
TYSON looking to finish Stankovic with some ground and pound. This is bad for Stankovic!
Stankovic trying desperately to get to his feet.
Stankovic is in a horrible position here. TYSON smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Stankovic is trying to stand.
TYSON landing shots from mount.
TYSON working away from the top, dropping strikes.
TYSON has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
TYSON scoring with strikes but Stankovic is staying in there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TYSON lands a big shot there that rocks Stankovic but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
TYSON looking to ground and pound but Stankovic is blocking nicely.
Stankovic wants to get back to his feet.
The referee warns Stankovic that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Stankovic's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
TYSON pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Stankovic squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
TYSON in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Stankovic tries to buck TYSON off but he can't manage it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
TYSON landing strikes, looking to finish!
TYSON landing punches.
TYSON lands a heavy elbow.
TYSON with shots to the head and body - Stankovic looks very uncomfortable down there.
TYSON scoring with strikes but Stankovic is staying in there.
TYSON punishing his opponent with strikes.
Stankovic is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
BOOM! TYSON connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
TYSON with shots to the head and body - Stankovic looks very uncomfortable down there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
TYSON landing shots from mount.
Stankovic is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

MIKE TYSON dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Stankovic is looking to clinch but TYSON is avoiding it.

TYSON gets the takedown into side control.
TYSON working the ground and pound from side control.
TYSON is working Stankovic over with some ground and pound from side control.
Check out the look on TYSON's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Stankovic wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stankovic trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

TYSON stands up.
Stankovic misses with a combination
and TYSON counters with a straight right hand.
Stankovic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
TYSON shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stankovic as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stankovic fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stankovic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with TYSON, pushing him back against the cage.

Stankovic breaks from the clinch.

Excellent takedown into side control there by TYSON.
Stankovic is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but TYSON has just dragged him back down to the mat.
TYSON lands a decent elbow from side control.
TYSON creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
TYSON prevents Stankovic from escaping the position.
TYSON creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Stankovic is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stankovic shoots in but no luck this time.
Stankovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
TYSON shoots in looking for a takedown. Stankovic tries to sprawl out of it but TYSON keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stankovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stankovic tries to clinch

and TYSON counters by moving into the clinch.
TYSON tries to score a body lock takedown but Stankovic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Draco Stankovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of MIKE TYSON.
Stankovic keeps control of TYSON as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stankovic managing to block the knees to the body from TYSON.
Stankovic can't get the takedown.
Stankovic gets through TYSON's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stankovic keeps control of TYSON as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Stankovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

TYSON shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stankovic's guard.
TYSON wants to get up but he can't break Stankovic's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
TYSON prevents Stankovic from getting back to his feet.

Stankovic scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Stankovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TYSON looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stankovic wants to clinch
and Stankovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Stankovic scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Stankovic decides to return to a standing position.
Stankovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
TYSON with a poor takedown

so Stankovic counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
TYSON manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stankovic manages to get himself to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
TYSON wants to stand but Stankovic has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
TYSON working some strikes from top position.
Stankovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stankovic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst TYSON is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stankovic uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Stankovic throws a lazy right hand but TYSON sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stankovic tries to clinch but TYSON moves away
and TYSON counters with a three punch combo that has Stankovic backing up. Stankovic nods at TYSON to acknowledge the strikes.
Stankovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Draco Stankovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
TYSON stalks Stankovic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stankovic's face. Stankovic staggers backwards, shaken.
Stankovic tries to clinch up

and TYSON counters by clinching up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
TYSON is trying to break the clinch but Stankovic has him pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Stankovic.
A knee to the head by Stankovic.
TYSON tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stankovic just stands there and leans against the cage.
TYSON takes a knee right on the jaw!
TYSON goes for a takedown attempt but Stankovic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
TYSON will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Draco Stankovic will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Stankovic moves in looking to clinch but TYSON pushes him off.
TYSON is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
TYSON tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
TYSON throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
TYSON tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stankovic swivels and escapes.
Stankovic tries to clinch up
and TYSON counters with a left to the body.
TYSON doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stankovic counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stankovic closes the distance but TYSON moves to the side
and TYSON counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stankovic thinking.
Stankovic tries to clinch up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stankovic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Stankovic gets the takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
TYSON tries to improve position but can't.

Stankovic decides to stand back up.
TYSON uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stankovic.

Stankovic clinches up with TYSON and pushes him back against the cage.
TYSON wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Stankovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
TYSON scores with a jab to the jaw.
TYSON shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Stankovic counters with a nice double leg into side control. TYSON won't be happy with that.
Draco Stankovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of MIKE TYSON.
A control attempt from TYSON but he's now mounted!

Stankovic is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Stankovic wants to clinch.
Stankovic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. TYSON tries to avoid it but Stankovic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag TYSON to the ground. TYSON escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stankovic shoots in looking for a takedown. TYSON tries to sprawl out of it but Stankovic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. TYSON manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
TYSON digs a good hook to Stankovic's body.
TYSON swats away the attempt to clinch by Stankovic.
Stankovic doesn't manage to clinch there - TYSON circles away.
TYSON shoots in looking for a takedown. Stankovic tries to sprawl out of it but TYSON keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stankovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Stankovic scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Stankovic decides to stand back up. Stankovic steps back and let's TYSON get back to his feet.

Stankovic moves into the clinch.

TYSON's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
TYSON shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stankovic pinned against the cage. Stankovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TYSON circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stankovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
TYSON fails to land with a series of punches.
TYSON scores with a jab.
TYSON walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stankovic.

Stankovic closes the distance and pushes TYSON back into the cage.
Stankovic gets underhooks to prevent TYSON's takedown attempt.
TYSON wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stankovic stalling the fight.
TYSON tries to break the clinch but Stankovic is controlling the position.
Stankovic with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stankovic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. TYSON avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stankovic lands a knee to the body.
Stankovic tries to pull guard but TYSON holds him up against the cage and eventually Stankovic drops back down to his feet.
TYSON jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stankovic walks away with a smile on his face. TYSON gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Draco Stankovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

TYSON scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stankovic wants to get back to his feet.
Stankovic is refusing to be controlled, as TYSON sits in half guard.
Stankovic is trying to stand back up but TYSON is controlling him
TYSON not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. TYSON connects with a nice short shot to Stankovic's temple.
TYSON is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Stankovic wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stankovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but TYSON paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stankovic tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stankovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
TYSON avoids a punch combination nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Draco Stankovic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stankovic 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!