PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomasz Syzyf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tomasz Syzyf is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Tyson
vs
Syzyf

180 cm
20
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tomasz Syzyf!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson tries to clinch but Syzyf moves out of range.
Syzyf looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Tyson tries to clinch up but Syzyf circles away and keeps his distance.
Tyson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Syzyf stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Syzyf wants it to stay on the feet.
Tyson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Syzyf's waist but Syzyf gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tyson off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Tyson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Tyson with that takedown attempt.
Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Syzyf swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Syzyf shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Syzyf was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyson is desperately trying to improve his position but Syzyf has a good base and remains in mount.
Tyson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tyson regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson wants to control but Syzyf is keeping busy.

Tyson pushes Syzyf off and gets back to his feet.
Tyson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tyson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Tyson clinches up with Syzyf and pushes him back against the cage.
Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Syzyf is controlling him.
Tyson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Tyson wants the takedown. Syzyf is fighting it off but Tyson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Syzyf's guard against the cage.

Syzyf is working an open guard so Tyson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Tyson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Syzyf was covering up waiting for the punch and Tyson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Syzyf preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syzyf trying to control the position.
Tyson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson passes Syzyf's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tyson slows the pace down in half guard.
Syzyf is not content to let Tyson control the position.
Syzyf is looking to improve his position.
Tyson is keen to just control but Syzyf is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Tyson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Tyson seems to be looking for submissions.
Tyson wants to stand but Syzyf has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Tyson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Tyson doesn't manage to clinch there - Syzyf circles away.

Tyson rushes Syzyf and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tyson avoiding damage.
Syzyf misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tyson.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Tyson jumps into guard, dragging Syzyf to the mat.
Tyson keeping full guard, as Syzyf tries to pass.

Tyson has his feet on Syzyf's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Tyson misses with a takedown attempt

and Syzyf decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tyson's guard.
Tyson is trying to control the position but Syzyf postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson managing to control the position.

Tyson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Syzyf avoiding damage as Tyson throws knees to the body.
Tyson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Syzyf pulls his leg out and moves away.
Syzyf misses with a kick to the body.
Tyson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Syzyf has his takedown stuffed

and Tyson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tyson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Syzyf working a defensive guard here.
Tyson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tyson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tyson passes Syzyf's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Tyson seems to be working for a kimura but Syzyf defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson is thwarting Syzyf's attempts to control the position.
Syzyf wants to get back to full guard.
Tyson wants to take a breather but Syzyf is having none of it.

Syzyf actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Tyson there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tyson controlling the pace.

Syzyf looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tyson closes the distance and clinches up with Syzyf, looking for a takedown. Tyson pushes Syzyf against the cage but Syzyf circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Tyson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson dives in and grabs Syzyf's left leg, looking for a takedown. Syzyf pushes down on Tyson's head and hops out.
Tyson slips under a jab.
Tyson misses with a takedown attempt - Syzyf sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tyson avoids the head kick by Syzyf.
Syzyf keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Tyson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Tyson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Tyson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Tyson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Tyson darts in and clinches Syzyf up against the cage.
Tyson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tyson tries for a takedown but Syzyf manages to get underhooks.
Tyson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Tyson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Syzyf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Syzyf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Syzyf misses with a body kick.
Syzyf moves out of range of the body kick from Tyson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Syzyf counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mike Tyson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Syzyf trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Syzyf seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Syzyf postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Syzyf wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving.
Tyson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Syzyf is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syzyf wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving.
Syzyf would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tyson 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 is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Syzyf doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tyson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syzyf pushes Tyson off looking to stand but Tyson dives back in and keeps control.
Nice strikes from Tyson there.

Syzyf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tyson pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tyson in particular looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tyson working Syzyf over with strikes.

Tyson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Tyson misses with a takedown attempt
and Syzyf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mike Tyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tyson with a lazy takedown attempt

and Syzyf counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Syzyf won't allow Tyson to sweep him here.
Tyson keeping moving, preventing Syzyf from controlling successfully.
Syzyf pushing down on Tyson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tomasz Syzyf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tyson 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Tyson!