PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Faryzeusz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Faryzeusz comes to the cage accompanied by Funky Polak - Pamietaj. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Faryzeusz
vs
Tyson

176 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Faryzeusz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faryzeusz shoots in for a takedown but Tyson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tyson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Faryzeusz clinches.
Faryzeusz throws an elbow but it misses.
Faryzeusz stops a takedown attempt from Tyson.
Tyson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Faryzeusz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Faryzeusz prevents Tyson from breaking the clinch.
Tyson gets underhooks to prevent Faryzeusz's takedown attempt.

Faryzeusz pulls Tyson into guard.

Faryzeusz looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tyson has picked Faryzeusz up and slammed him! Faryzeusz can't keep hold of the triangle and Tyson manages to pass to side control!
A lull in the action here.
Faryzeusz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tyson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Faryzeusz is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Tyson stands up and beckons Faryzeusz to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so Faryzeusz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Andrew Faryzeusz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Tyson.
Faryzeusz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyson wants to sweep but no luck.
Faryzeusz tries to stand but Tyson is controlling from the bottom.
Faryzeusz is breathing heavily.
Tyson wants to stand up but Faryzeusz is controlling him.
Faryzeusz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Tyson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Faryzeusz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tyson managing to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faryzeusz postures up and lands a big shot to Tyson's brow.
Tyson looking to control.
Faryzeusz forces his way into half guard.
Tyson tries to kick Faryzeusz off but Faryzeusz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tyson manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyson working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Faryzeusz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Faryzeusz chips away with some ground and pound.
Tyson is trying to keep Faryzeusz in close.

Faryzeusz gets to his feet - Tyson follows without any prompting.
Faryzeusz with a lazy takedown attempt

and Tyson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Faryzeusz's guard now.
Tyson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tyson wants to pass the guard but Faryzeusz is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faryzeusz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tyson manages to get himself to full guard.
Tyson trying to control the position.
Faryzeusz pushes down on Tyson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Faryzeusz trying to mount his opponent but Tyson defends it.
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 Andrew Faryzeusz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Faryzeusz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Faryzeusz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Andrew Faryzeusz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tyson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tyson closes the distance looking to clinch

and Faryzeusz moves into the clinch.

Faryzeusz is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tyson can't fight it off and eventually Faryzeusz manages to take the fight to the floor. Tyson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Faryzeusz could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Tyson keeping moving, preventing Faryzeusz from controlling successfully.
Faryzeusz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tyson is trying to keep Faryzeusz in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faryzeusz wants to stand but Tyson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Faryzeusz won't allow Tyson to sweep him here.
Faryzeusz won't allow Tyson to get back to his feet.
Faryzeusz lands a couple of elbows.
Faryzeusz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tyson on the ground.
Faryzeusz won't allow Tyson to sweep him here.

Tyson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Faryzeusz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Faryzeusz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Faryzeusz with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Faryzeusz wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving.
Tyson trying to control the position.

Tyson is working an open guard so Faryzeusz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tyson wants to clinch

and Faryzeusz counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tyson!
Tyson is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faryzeusz landing shots from mount.
Tyson is bucking up trying to escape but Faryzeusz cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Faryzeusz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Faryzeusz tries to control but Tyson wriggling away.
Faryzeusz scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tyson?
Tyson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Faryzeusz lands a big shot there that rocks Tyson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tyson throwing punches despite being mounted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tyson is desperately trying to improve his position but Faryzeusz has a good base and remains in mount.
A nice elbow there by Faryzeusz.
Tyson can't escape the position.
Faryzeusz wants to control the pace but Tyson is squirming around nicely.
Tyson wants to control but Faryzeusz is having none of it.
Faryzeusz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Faryzeusz dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Tyson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Faryzeusz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Faryzeusz.

Faryzeusz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tyson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tyson has escaped and now he's on top!
Tyson wants to control from the top but Faryzeusz keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tyson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Faryzeusz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tyson defends well.
Faryzeusz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tyson has passed into side control.

Tyson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown but Faryzeusz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Faryzeusz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Faryzeusz cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Tyson tries to reverse the position but Faryzeusz maintains control.
Faryzeusz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tyson tries to lock up and control but Faryzeusz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tyson can't escape the position.
Andrew Faryzeusz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tyson wants to control but Faryzeusz is having none of it.
Faryzeusz landing strikes from the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Faryzeusz swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tyson is now in Faryzeusz's guard. A big mistake from Faryzeusz there, giving up the dominant position!
Tyson pushes down on Faryzeusz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Faryzeusz is looking to escape.

Faryzeusz looking for a kimura from the bottom but Tyson passes into side control!
Faryzeusz is trying to improve his position.
Faryzeusz trying to remain calm as Tyson controls from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Faryzeusz keeps working.
Faryzeusz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tyson prevents Faryzeusz from improving his position.
Tyson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Andrew Faryzeusz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Tyson wants to work for an arm triangle but Faryzeusz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Faryzeusz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Faryzeusz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Faryzeusz!