PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Irvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tank Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Irvin
vs
Tyson

188 cm
24
212 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
24
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Good knees
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Irvin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tank Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tyson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Irvin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Irvin is letting Tyson control him for a moment.
Let's hope that Tyson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Irvin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Irvin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tyson on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tyson stands up and beckons Irvin to his feet.
Irvin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Irvin throws a sloppy head kick and Tyson moves out of range easily.
Irvin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tyson's calf.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Irvin lands a big head kick that sends Tyson tumbling to the mat! Irvin takes a step backwards and waves Tyson back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Tank Tyson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irvin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tyson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
James Irvin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Irvin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Irvin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Irvin scores with a knee to the head.
Tyson has Irvin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Irvin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Irvin working Tyson over with knees to the body.

Tyson decides to pull guard.

Tyson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Irvin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tyson is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Irvin!

Tyson has hold of Irvin's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Irvin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Irvin holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Tyson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irvin is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Irvin is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tyson tries to control but Irvin wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Irvin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tank Tyson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Tyson tries to clinch but Irvin is having none of it.
Tyson throws a head kick that misses.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Irvin but Irvin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tyson shoots in but Irvin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tank Tyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tyson shoots in but Irvin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
James Irvin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tank Tyson.
Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Irvin swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Irvin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Irvin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Irvin misses with a knee strike.
Irvin scores with a knee to the head.
Tyson tries to pull guard but Irvin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Irvin lands a good knee to the midsection. Tyson won't want to take too many of those.
Tyson is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson takes a knee right on the jaw!

Irvin drops Tyson with a big knee straight up the middle! Tyson is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Tyson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irvin throws a leg kick but Tyson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
James Irvin is winning the standup battle so far.

Irvin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Irvin with a knee to the head.
Irvin lands a big knee to the head and Tyson goes down! Irvin pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Irvin!