PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyson (ranked 5417 p4p, 412 weight class) and Zheko Mladenov (ranked 5059 p4p, 400 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.

Tyson
vs
Mladenov

190 cm
18
235 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
251 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Condemned

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 Tokyo, Mike Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Zheko Mladenov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson misses with a takedown attempt

and Mladenov counters by moving into the clinch.
Mladenov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tyson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mladenov to keep the fight standing.
Mladenov 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.
Mladenov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mladenov scores with a shot to the side of Tyson's head.
Tyson taking a breather.
Mladenov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mladenov.
Tyson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mladenov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Tyson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mladenov finds it's way round the side to connect with Tyson's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tyson throws a sloppy head kick and Mladenov moves out of range easily.
Mladenov connects with a nice looking jab.
Mladenov slaps away a takedown attempt from Tyson, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson misses with the body kick

and Mladenov counters by clinching up.
Mladenov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mladenov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mladenov keeps control of Tyson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mladenov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mladenov lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mladenov.
Mladenov has Tyson pressed against the cage, preventing Tyson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mladenov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tyson.
A right hand to the body from Mladenov.
Mladenov is leaning against Tyson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Mladenov.
Mladenov is working Tyson over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Mladenov.
Mladenov lands with a short shot to the head.
Mladenov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mladenov cracks Tyson with a nice body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mladenov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mladenov cracks Tyson with a nice body shot.
Mladenov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
Tyson tries to stall but Mladenov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mladenov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tyson or not.
Mladenov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mladenov works on Tyson's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Mladenov on the inside.
Mladenov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
Mladenov lands a right hand.
Tyson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mladenov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mladenov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mladenov lands a left hand.
Tyson wants a takedown but no success here.
Mladenov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tyson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mladenov.
A body shot lands from Mladenov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mladenov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mladenov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tyson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tyson wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right from Mladenov.
Mladenov lands a left hand.
Mladenov lands with a light punch inside.
Tyson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mladenov after a bit of a struggle.
Mladenov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mladenov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Mladenov.
A shot in the inside from Mladenov.
Tyson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mladenov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd cheers as Mladenov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tyson doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Mladenov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mladenov connects with a single shot there.
Good standup being displayed there by Mladenov as he connects with a hook.
Mladenov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tyson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tyson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Mladenov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mladenov.
Mladenov lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Mladenov as the two fighters clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mladenov lands a hook that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Mladenov.
A body shot lands from Mladenov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mladenov cracks Tyson with a nice body shot.
Mladenov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mladenov.
Mladenov lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zheko Mladenov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Tyson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tyson misses with a body kick.
A combination from Tyson does no damage.
Mladenov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mladenov connects with a single shot there.
Tyson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tyson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mladenov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tyson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mladenov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tyson somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Tyson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab lands there for Mladenov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Mladenov.
Mladenov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mladenov is fending him off so far but Tyson persists. Nope, Mladenov circles away and we're back to standing.
Mladenov connects with a single shot there.
Tyson throws a leg kick

and Mladenov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Mladenov.
Mladenov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mladenov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tyson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mladenov.
Mladenov works on Tyson's body with a couple of short punches.
Mladenov digs a right hand underneath Tyson's ribcage. Tyson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Mladenov.
Mladenov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
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 Mladenov walks away with a smile on his face. Tyson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mladenov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tyson's hands.
Mladenov lunges at Tyson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tyson's hand.
Mladenov scores with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Mladenov sizes up Tyson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mladenov connects with a single shot there.
Mladenov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mladenov walks into a stiff left hand from Tyson.

It looks like Zheko Mladenov has been cut.
Zheko Mladenov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mladenov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tyson.
Mladenov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jab from Mladenov.
Mladenov connects with a jab.
Tyson shoots and misses

and Mladenov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tyson jumps guard but Mladenov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tyson working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Mladenov on the inside.
Mladenov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from Mladenov.
Mladenov is working Tyson over against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mladenov.
Mladenov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mladenov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
Mladenov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Mladenov.
A right hook to the body lands for Mladenov.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Mladenov has eaten all the pies!
Mladenov lands a hook that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
Mladenov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mladenov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mladenov pushes Tyson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tyson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mladenov lands a right hand.
Mladenov avoiding damage as Tyson throws knees to the body.
Tyson misses with an elbow strike.
Tyson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mladenov presses Tyson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mladenov lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mladenov lands a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson jumps guard but Mladenov stands there with Tyson around his waist. Tyson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mladenov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mladenov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
Mladenov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tyson.
Mladenov lands with a left to the head.
Mladenov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mladenov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mladenov lands with a light punch inside.
Mladenov presses Tyson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zheko Mladenov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mladenov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mladenov blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mladenov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mladenov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tyson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zheko Mladenov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zheko Mladenov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Tyson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mladenov sprawls well. Mladenov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tyson gets slowly back to his feet.
Mladenov's corner calls for a 1-2. Mladenov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tyson moves in looking to clinch but Mladenov pushes him off.
Mladenov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tyson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tyson tries for a takedown but Mladenov circles away easily

and Mladenov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mladenov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Mladenov.
Tyson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tyson tries to pull guard but Mladenov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Tyson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mladenov is leaning against Tyson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mladenov lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson misses with the head strike.
Mladenov lands an uppercut.
Mladenov prevents the takedown attempt.
Mladenov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mladenov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mladenov is working Tyson over against the cage.
Mladenov presses Tyson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mladenov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mladenov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mladenov gets through Tyson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mladenov cracks Tyson with a nice body shot.
Mladenov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
A short right from Mladenov on the inside.
Mladenov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mladenov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
Mladenov lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mladenov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mladenov presses Tyson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mladenov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mladenov.
Tyson has had enough of the clinch but Mladenov keeps him there for the moment.
Tyson wants to get back to striking at distance but Mladenov won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Mladenov.
Mladenov scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Mladenov.
Mladenov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mladenov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Mladenov on the inside.
Tyson is looking for a takedown.
Mladenov lands a right hand.
Mladenov lands an uppercut.
Tyson tries to pull guard but Mladenov holds him up against the cage and eventually Tyson drops back down to his feet.
A shot in the inside from Mladenov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mladenov lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Mladenov.
Mladenov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Mladenov - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Mladenov as the two fighters clinch.
Mladenov lands a hook that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
Tyson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mladenov is defending well for now.
A left hand lands to the body for Mladenov.
Good body shot from Mladenov.
Mladenov lands with a light punch inside.
Tyson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mladenov lands a hook that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
Mladenov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tyson.
Mladenov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mladenov digs a right hand into Tyson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tyson's gas tank.
Mladenov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mladenov lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mladenov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mladenov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mladenov lands an uppercut.
Mladenov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tyson is trying to break free.
A short uppercut from Mladenov.
A short uppercut from Mladenov.
Mladenov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
Mladenov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mladenov lands with a right to the head.
Mladenov lands a nice uppercut.
Mladenov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mladenov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mladenov cracks Tyson with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Mladenov.
Mike Tyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyson is trying to push Mladenov away but Mladenov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A right hand to the body from Mladenov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zheko Mladenov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mladenov 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 Edwards scores the fight 24:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 24:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zheko Mladenov!