PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Stanley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tyson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mary had a little lamb. Stanley has chosen The man that you FEAR as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Tyson
vs
Stanley

184 cm
23
255 lbs
16 - 4 - 0

190 cm
23
215 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

TWGC Champion
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Hellraiser FightGear
Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Tyson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kyle Stanley!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyson swings for the body but Stanley moves out of range.

Stanley closes the distance and clinches.
Tyson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Stanley.
Stanley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stanley scores with a shoulder strike.
We've been hearing reports that Tyson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bit of stalling here from Stanley.
Tyson tries to work over Stanley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stanley misses with the head strike.
Stanley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tyson's elbow.
Tyson is trying to drag Stanley to the mat but Stanley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tyson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tyson tries to land knees in the clinch but Stanley avoids the damage to the body.
Tyson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stanley is working Tyson over against the cage.
Tyson misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson wants to take the fight to the mat but Stanley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Tyson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stanley lands a nice uppercut.

Stanley lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tyson tries to roll over but Stanley keeps him under control.

Stanley wants to work for an arm triangle but Tyson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stanley is looking to advance position but Tyson won't allow it.
Stanley prevents Tyson from improving his position.
Stanley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tyson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tyson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Stanley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tyson defending well though.
Stanley scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Stanley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tyson is just riding it out for now. Stanley eventually gives up the hold.
Stanley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stanley trying to control the action but Tyson is working from the bottom.

Stanley is looking for a kimura but Tyson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stanley to get the leverage.
Tyson is concentrating on defense, preventing Stanley from advancing position.
Stanley trying to control the action but Tyson is working from the bottom.
Stanley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tyson defending well though.
Stanley landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tyson is trying to get back to full guard.
Stanley is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanley trying to pass the guard but Tyson defending well.
Tyson trying to control but Stanley postures up.
Stanley takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stanley with the ground and pound but Tyson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Stanley stopping the sweep attempt from Tyson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stanley pushes down on Tyson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stanley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stanley is nestled in close to Tyson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stanley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stanley wants to free his trapped foot but Tyson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tyson's head.
Tyson is looking to improve his position.
Tyson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stanley.
Tyson gets back to full guard.
Tyson wants to sweep but no luck.
Stanley scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stanley is working Tyson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stanley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tyson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tyson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stanley wants to pass the guard but Tyson is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Stanley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Stanley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tyson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stanley somewhat.
Kyle Stanley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stanley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tyson moves out of range as Stanley strikes.
Tyson tries to score with a low kick but Stanley moves his leg out of the way.

Tyson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tyson struggles to land a body shot inside as Stanley controls his hands.
Stanley prevents a body shot from Tyson.
Stalling in the clinch from Stanley.
Tyson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tyson tries to throw a body punch but Stanley avoids it by throwing Tyson back against the cage.
Stanley throws a punch but it's blocked by Tyson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stanley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tyson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Stanley gets control of Tyson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stanley will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanley keeping full guard, as Tyson tries to pass.
Stanley is trying to control the position but Tyson postures up.
Stanley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tyson is one step ahead there.
Stanley 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 avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stanley.
Tyson is looking to control Stanley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tyson avoid being mounted?
Stanley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tyson won't allow Stanley to pass to mount.
Stanley thows a huge punch but Tyson dodges it nicely.
Tyson is looking to improve his position.
Stanley passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tyson!
Tyson is desperately trying to improve his position but Stanley has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson is working hard here to advance position.
Stanley postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tyson looks a forlorn figure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Stanley working for a submission but Tyson is keeping him at bay.
Tyson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stanley looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tyson tries to hold on but Stanley postures up.
Stanley postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tyson looks a forlorn figure.
Stanley trying to control but Tyson is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tyson is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanley scoring with strikes but Tyson is staying in there.
Stanley connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Stanley cracks Tyson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

Tyson is rocked!
Tyson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Oh Tyson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Stanley! Tyson is hurt baaadly! Stanley is firing away with more strikes - Tyson is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Stanley!
Kyle Stanley is the new heavyweight champion!
Kyle Stanley took some time post fight to say the following; 'You thought you could win? You thought you could beat CBK?'.