PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Evan White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

White
vs
Tyson

184 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

174 cm
23
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Evan White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Christopher Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tyson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. White was covering up waiting for the punch and Tyson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tyson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tyson is looking to work some ground and pound but White has wrist control.

Tyson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
White shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tyson as he jumps to the side.
White misses with a takedown attempt - Tyson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tyson 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.
White is looking to clinch but Tyson is avoiding it.

Tyson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tyson lands in his opponent's guard.
White is trying to control the position but Tyson postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
White manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tyson tries to hold on but White postures up.

White goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Tyson turns into him and now he's in White's guard.

Tyson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on White, up you get!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tyson as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White shoots in and drives through. Tyson sprawls well.
White is breathing heavily.

Tyson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
White goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tyson prevents it.
Tyson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
White goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tyson prevents it.

Tyson manages to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tyson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Tyson throws a big shot that misses.

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

Tyson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tyson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson wants to pass the guard but White is defending well.
Tyson throwing shots but White is blocking nicely.
Tyson not doing much here.
White keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Tyson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows White to get to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyson circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

No luck for White with that takedown attempt.
Tyson misses with a body shot.
White shoots in looking for a takedown. Tyson tries to sprawl out of it but White 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 thows a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White shoots in looking for a takedown but Tyson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing White's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan White. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Tyson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
White manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tyson manages to get himself to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tyson trying to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and White is now in half guard.
Tyson is trying to maintain the position but White is very close to passing his half guard.

White is working for a submission of some sort.
Christopher Tyson has got the better of the ground game so far.

White is working for a kimura but Tyson is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

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

Tyson throws his legs up looking for a submission but White uses it to pass to side control.
Tyson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White trying to control the position but Tyson is working away.

Tyson sneaks out the side door and pushes White away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
White has a takedown stuffed.

Tyson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging White to the ground. Tyson is now in White's guard.

Tyson stands up and waves to White to follow him.
White tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tyson swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White moves out of range as Tyson throws a body kick.

Tyson closes the distance and clinches.

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

Tyson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into White's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Tyson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

Christopher Tyson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

White shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tyson pinned against the cage. Tyson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Tyson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. White is trying to defend but Tyson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Well, if Tyson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

White is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tyson pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White tries to roll over but Tyson keeps him under control.
Tyson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
White is looking to improve his position.
White controlling the position well.
Tyson thows a huge punch but White dodges it nicely.
Tyson controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson drops an elbow to the side of White's head.
Tyson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
White is pressing down on Tyson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyson stands and throws White's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tyson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down White's shoulder. That is not cool.

Tyson stands up and we're back to a striking position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tyson works his way into side control.
The referee asks Tyson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tyson prefers to stall for the moment though.
White 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.
White can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here as Tyson stalls from top position.
Tyson lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

Tyson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Christopher Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Tyson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White defending against the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyson controls the position from side control.

Tyson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tyson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

And that's the end of the fight!
Christopher 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30

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