PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daren Herman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Herman
vs
Tyson

182 cm
20
193 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

184 cm
23
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid 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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daren Herman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herman checks a leg kick.
Herman tries to clinch but Tyson moves out of range.
Herman tries to move into range but Tyson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

It looks like Daren Herman has been cut.
Herman dives in for a single leg takedown but Tyson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Herman can't break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Herman.

Herman pulls guard successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Herman working a defensive guard here.
Herman wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tyson is now in half guard.
Herman is looking to escape.

Tyson stands up out of the half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyson dives in for a single leg takedown but Herman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Herman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tyson to keep the fight standing.

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herman wants to stand but Tyson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Herman trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Tyson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Herman is aware though and is defending well.

Tyson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herman wants to stand and escape but instead Tyson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Herman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tyson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Herman is trying to control the position but Tyson postures up.

Tyson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tyson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Herman defends well and Tyson ends up having to push Herman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Herman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tyson avoids it.

Herman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Herman shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daren Herman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herman is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herman is looking to chop away at Tyson's legs.

Tyson pushes Herman up against the cage in a clinch.
Tyson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Herman's efforts to push away.
Herman blocks the elbow strike.
Tyson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tyson stalling the fight.
Herman trying to land knees to the body.
Herman is pressed up against the cage. Tyson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Herman down to the mat. Herman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tyson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Herman is fending him off so far but Tyson persists. Nope, Herman circles away and we're back to standing.
Herman tries to close the distance and clinch but Tyson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck for Herman with that takedown attempt.

Tyson moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tyson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tyson has Herman pressed against the cage, preventing Herman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Herman tries to stall but Tyson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A frustrated look appears on Herman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Herman taking a breather.
Herman works on Tyson's body with a couple of short punches.

Tyson drags the fight down to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tyson holds on and takes a little breather.
Tyson wants to sweep here but Herman controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mike Tyson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daren Herman's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Herman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tyson's waist but Tyson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Herman off to one side.
Herman misses with a wild combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tyson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Herman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Herman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

Tyson moves into range and clinches up with Herman.
Tyson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Tyson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tyson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tyson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tyson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Herman's efforts to push away.
Herman digs a right hand underneath Tyson's ribcage. Tyson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Herman is trying to maintain a safe position but Tyson gets an underhook and turns Herman into the cage.
Herman is trying to push Tyson away but Tyson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Herman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Herman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tyson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Herman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tyson somewhat.
Tyson shoots for a double leg takedown but Herman sprawls well. He's pushed Tyson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Daren Herman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Tyson.
Tyson shoots in for a double leg but Herman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tyson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tyson is breathing heavily.
Herman is looking to clinch but Tyson is avoiding it.
Mike Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson shoots in looking for a takedown but Herman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tyson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Tyson takes the fight into the clinch.
Herman stops a takedown attempt from Tyson.
Herman works on Tyson's body with a couple of short punches.
Herman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Herman is trying to push Tyson away but Tyson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Herman just leaning against Tyson, taking a breather.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herman is looking to break free of the clinch but Tyson has double underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Herman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Herman smiles and moves away.
Herman goes for a double leg but Tyson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tyson continues to drive forward.
Herman tries to circle away but Tyson has him pinned against the cage.
Tyson tries for a takedown but Herman manages to get underhooks.

Herman successfully pulls guard.

Herman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tyson controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Herman wants to control but Tyson passes easily into half guard.

Tyson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Tyson shoots in for a takedown but Herman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tyson tries for a takedown but Herman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Herman blocks the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Herman feints a jab promting Tyson to slip. Herman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tyson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Herman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Daren Herman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daren Herman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Tyson stuffs the takedown attempt from Herman. Herman gets slowly back to his feet.
Tyson fails with a takedown attempt.
Herman dives in for a single leg takedown but Tyson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herman stalling in the clinch but Tyson improves position.
Tyson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Herman missing with knees to the body.
Herman wants to break free but Tyson has control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson looking for a takedown.
Herman tries to pull guard but Tyson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daren Herman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tyson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Herman smiles and moves away.
Daren Herman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Herman but Herman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mike Tyson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Herman tries to clinch there but Tyson circles away.
Herman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Herman wants it to stay on the feet.
Tyson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Herman shoots in looking for a takedown but Tyson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Herman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tyson is defended easily by Herman.
Herman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Tyson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Herman keeps control of Tyson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tyson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Herman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tyson walks away with a smile on his face. Herman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tyson misses with a wild combination.
Herman throws an off balance right hand
and Tyson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Herman leaves Tyson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Herman throws a right and a left that Tyson avoids nicely.
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!
Tyson shoots in and drives through. Herman sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Herman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Herman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tyson goes for a double leg but Herman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Herman continues to drive forward.
Herman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tyson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Herman stalling in the clinch but Tyson improves position.
Herman tries to throw a body punch but Tyson avoids it by throwing Herman back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Herman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tyson fails with a takedown attempt.
Herman misses with a few strikes there.
Tyson swats away the attempt to clinch by Herman.
Tyson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tyson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Herman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tyson shoots in looking for a takedown. Herman tries to sprawl out of it but Tyson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Herman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Herman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tyson paws at him with a jab and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Daren Herman.
I think Herman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daren Herman!