PBP Commentary

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

Gibson
vs
Tyson

187 cm
23
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyrese Gibson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gibson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gibson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tyson circles away quickly and effectively.
Tyson throws a lazy body kick
and Gibson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tyson throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tyson fails to land the takedown.
Tyson looks to land a combination but Gibson avoids it well.
Gibson scores with a head kick. Tyson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
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.
Nice takedown defense from Tyson. No joy for Gibson on that attempt.
Gibson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gibson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tyson but Tyson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrese Gibson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gibson keeps the fight on the outside.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Tyson has eaten all the pies!
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!
Gibson delivers a nice body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson stuffs the takedown.
Tyson tries for a takedown but Gibson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gibson is defended easily by Tyson.
Gibson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gibson doesn't manage to clinch there - Tyson circles away.
Tyson slaps away a takedown attempt from Gibson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tyson swats away the attempt to clinch by Gibson.
Tyson slaps away a takedown attempt from Gibson, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tyson clinches up with Gibson and pushes him back against the cage.
Gibson letting Tyson take a breather here.
Gibson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tyson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gibson just stands there and leans against the cage.

Gibson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tyson.
Gibson shoots for a double leg takedown but Tyson sprawls well. He's pushed Gibson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tyson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gibson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tyson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gibson stuffs the takedown attempt from Tyson. Tyson gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson wants to clinch.

Gibson moves into the clinch successfully.
Gibson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tyson.
Come on Gibson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gibson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tyson fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson tries to clinch there but Gibson circles away.
Gibson wants to clinch up but Tyson keeps it at a distance.
Tyson shoots for a double leg takedown but Gibson sprawls well. He's pushed Tyson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gibson stuffs the takedown.
Tyson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gibson defends well and Tyson ends up having to push Gibson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tyson looks winded!
Gibson jumps guard but Tyson stands there with Gibson around his waist. Gibson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tyson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gibson walks away with a smile on his face. Tyson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gibson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tyson at a distance.
Gibson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Gibson has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrese Gibson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Tyson forces Gibson back against the cage and clinches.
Gibson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gibson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gibson trying to land knees to the body.

Gibson jumps into guard, dragging Tyson to the mat.
Tyson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gibson is proving hard to escape from.
Gibson looking for a sweep. Not yet Gibson, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyson wants to control from the top but Gibson keeps moving.

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

Gibson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tyson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gibson keeping full guard, as Tyson tries to pass.
Tyson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tyson trying to control but Gibson is working from the bottom.
Tyson postures up.
Gibson keeping moving, preventing Tyson from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mike Tyson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gibson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tyson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gibson somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrese Gibson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson tries to clinch up but Gibson circles away and keeps his distance.

Gibson forces Tyson back against the cage and clinches.
Tyson tries to stall but Gibson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gibson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tyson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tyson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gibson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tyson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gibson is pressed up against the cage. Tyson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gibson down to the mat. Gibson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gibson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gibson misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tyson closes the distance and pushes Gibson back into the cage.
Gibson gets underhooks to prevent Tyson's takedown attempt.

Gibson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gibson shoots in and drives through. Tyson sprawls well.
Tyson misses with a takedown attempt - Gibson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gibson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tyson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gibson 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tyson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gibson tries to pull guard but Tyson holds him up against the cage and eventually Gibson drops back down to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson is trying to pull guard but Gibson has him pressed against the cage.
Gibson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gibson tries for a takedown but Tyson manages to get underhooks.

Gibson manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tyson.
Gibson misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gibson tries a head kick but it misses.
Gibson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tyson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gibson scrambles back to his feet.
Tyson doesn't manage to clinch there - Gibson circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mike Tyson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Tyson looks for a takedown but Gibson sprawls well.
Tyrese Gibson is winning the standup battle so far.
Gibson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tyson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gibson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tyson but Tyson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tyson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tyson moves in looking to clinch but Gibson pushes him off.
Gibson leaves Tyson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Tyson. No joy for Gibson on that attempt.

Gibson pushes Tyson up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrese Gibson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gibson looking to stall.

Gibson jumps into guard, dragging Tyson to the mat.
Tyson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gibson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tyson wants to get up but he can't break Gibson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gibson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gibson keeping moving, preventing Tyson from controlling successfully.
Tyson trying to move into half guard but instead Gibson has managed to sweep!
Tyson wants to stand up but Gibson is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson preventing the sweep.
Gibson trying to control but Tyson is working from the bottom.
Gibson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tyson is keeping the position for now.
Gibson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tyson is adopting a defensive guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Gibson has managed to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson tries for a takedown. No joy.

Gibson manages to break the clinch.
Gibson has a takedown stuffed.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gibson but Gibson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tyson throws a combination that misses
and Gibson counters with a left and a right that stings Tyson.
Tyson throws a sloppy head kick
and Gibson counters with a body kick that stops Tyson in his tracks momentarily.
Tyson fails with the takedown.

Gibson clinches with his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibson misses with a punch to the body.

Gibson breaks the clinch.
Tyson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gibson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tyson sprawls well. Tyson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gibson gets slowly back to his feet.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Tyson enables Gibson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tyson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gibson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Gibson drops back looking for a leg! Tyson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tyson manages to kick Gibson off! Gibson jumps back into Tyson's guard.
Gibson won't allow Tyson to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrese Gibson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gibson 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrese Gibson!