PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Ante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DeAndre Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ante kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Da Mystery of Chessboxin'. Tyson has chosen Slam as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ante
vs
Tyson

188 cm
21
176 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

172 cm
25
168 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dirk Ante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, DeAndre Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson tries to clinch but Ante is having none of it.
Tyson wants to clinch up but Ante keeps it at a distance.
Tyson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ante swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ante lands a head kick. Tyson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice straight punches there by Ante. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ante.
Ante throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ante swinging wilding here.
Ante throws a series of punches but Tyson moves out of range.
Ante scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tyson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ante swinging wilding here.
Tyson avoids the head kick by Ante.
Ante lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Tyson drives through and clinches with Ante against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tyson obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ante working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ante takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ante is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tyson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ante managing to block the knees to the body from Tyson.
The is referee keeping an eye on Tyson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tyson missing with knees to the body.
Ante takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Dirk Ante has been cut.
Tyson lands a knee to the body.
Ante is breathing heavily.
Tyson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ante up against the cage.
Ante has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ante is trying to stall.
Tyson stalling against the cage.
Ante lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tyson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tyson crunches a lovely knee into Ante's ribcage.
Tyson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ante up against the cage.
Ante stalling in the clinch but Tyson improves position.
A frustrated look appears on Ante's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tyson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tyson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ante wants to get back to striking at distance but Tyson won't allow it.
Ante blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tyson avoiding damage.
Ante wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tyson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ante.
Knees to the body from Tyson.
Tyson slowing the pace effectively.
Tyson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tyson digs a right hand underneath Ante's ribcage. Ante let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tyson fails to pull guard.
Ante blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A frustrated look appears on Ante's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ante managing to block the knees to the body from Tyson.
Nice body punch from Tyson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ante just leaning against Tyson, taking a breather.
Tyson stalling.
Tyson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ante.
Tyson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ante.
Tyson misses with an elbow over the top.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tyson.
Tyson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ante scores with a hook to the body.
Ante looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tyson crunches a lovely knee into Ante's ribcage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ante is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ante being controlled against the cage.
Ante takes an elbow to the temple.
Ante blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short uppercut from Ante.
Ante is looking to break free of the clinch but Tyson has double underhooks.
Ante misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tyson.
Tyson looking to slow down the pace here.
Ante creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ante letting Tyson take a breather here.
Tyson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ante.
Tyson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ante up against the cage.
Tyson trying to land knees to the body.
Ante cracks Tyson with a nice body shot.
Ante stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tyson tries to stall but Ante uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ante misses with a knee strike.
Ante blocking some punches.

Ante breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ante throws a right and a left that Tyson avoids nicely.
Ante works over Tyson's head and body with a nice combination.
Tyson tries to clinch there but Ante circles away.
Tyson misses the shot to the body.
Tyson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tyson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ante tries to avoid it but Tyson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ante to the ground. Ante escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ante lands a nice looking body shot.
Ante keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A nice combination there by Ante.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ante lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tyson backs up against the cage.
Ante lands with a nice body punch.
Ante lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ante connects with a right hand. Tyson shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but DeAndre Tyson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dirk Ante's cut.
That's time! Ante's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ante scores with a punch to the head.
Some wild striking there from Ante.
Tyson fails in his attempt to clinch.

Tyson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ante holding on.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tyson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ante is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ante is not content to let Tyson control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ante can't do much from the bottom here.
Ante tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ante is not content to let Tyson control the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tyson has a takedown stuffed.
Ante lands a nice shot that snaps Tyson's head back.
Ante throws a right and a left that Tyson avoids nicely.
Ante keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ante works Tyson's body with a nice hook.
Tyson tries to clinch there but Ante circles away.
Ante misses with a few strikes there.
Ante misses with a body kick.
Ante throws a right hand that Tyson ducks under and follows up with a left that Tyson also avoids with ease.
Ante avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tyson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tyson tries to clinch but Ante is having none of it.

Tyson forces Ante back against the cage and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ante throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tyson blocks an elbow strike from Ante.
Ante tries to circle away but Tyson has him pinned against the cage.
DeAndre Tyson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tyson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ante just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ante has Tyson pressed against the cage.
Ante looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tyson misses with a body punch.
Tyson prevents Ante from breaking the clinch.
Ante working hard to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ante on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ante takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ante wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ante wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tyson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ante blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ante is trying to stall.
Tyson is trying to stall.
Tyson is breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tyson.
Ante wants to break free but Tyson has control.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tyson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ante is defending well for now.
Tyson lands a knee to the body.
Tyson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ante avoids it.
A frustrated look appears on Ante's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ante blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ante lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tyson has Ante pressed against the cage, preventing Ante from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tyson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tyson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ante tries to circle away but Tyson has him pinned against the cage.
Tyson leaning against his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ante breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ante circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tyson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Tyson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ante's half guard.
Ante regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ante trying to control the position.
Ante is looking to stand back up but Tyson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ante.

Tyson seems to be looking for submissions.
Ante is pressing down on Tyson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tyson being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but DeAndre Tyson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dirk Ante's cut.
That's time! Ante's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Tyson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ante lands with a right hand.
Ante connects with a crisp jab.
Tyson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dirk Ante is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ante avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ante swinging wilding here.
No joy there for Ante, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson tries to clinch there but Ante circles away.
Tyson throws a big shot that misses.
Ante scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ante lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tyson backs up against the cage.
Tyson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ante lands a jab to the nose.
Tyson wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ante lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ante paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ante displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tyson.
Dirk Ante is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ante lands a jab to Tyson's midsection.
No joy there for Ante, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ante keeps the fight on the outside.
Ante throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ante tries to bum rush Tyson with a series of wild strikes but Tyson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tyson takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Tyson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tyson taking a breather.
Tyson missing with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ante working hard to break the clinch.
Ante is trying to stall.
Tyson lands a knee to the body.
Ante is trying to stall.
Tyson landing knees to the body.
Ante wants to get back to striking at distance but Tyson won't allow it.
Ante tries to break free but Tyson pushes him back against the cage.
Tyson is pushing Ante up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tyson lands a shoulder strike.

Ante's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ante fails to land with a series of punches.
Ante swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ante throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ante looks to land a combination but Tyson avoids it well.
Tyson dodges the punch combination from Ante.
Dirk Ante is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice sprawl there from Ante as Tyson shoots in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ante lands a nice shot that snaps Tyson's head back.
Tyson slips a jab and a cross from Ante.

Tyson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Ante wants to hold on but Tyson pushes him away.
Tyson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ante is looking to escape.
Ante is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Ante really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ante tries to hold on but Tyson pushes him away.
DeAndre Tyson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ante keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tyson controlling the position easily from mount.
Dirk Ante has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ante is looking to escape.
Ante is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dirk Ante showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tyson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 29:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!