PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tysoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob McCaig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tysoon's entrance music is Flipsyde - Someday. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tysoon
vs
McCaig

180 cm
26
212 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

190 cm
24
210 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Tysoon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob McCaig!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCaig closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tysoon circles away.
Tysoon misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Tysoon misses.
McCaig checks the leg kick.

McCaig has Tysoon up against the ropes in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Tysoon.
Tysoon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Tysoon manages to break the clinch.
Tysoon misses with a low kick.
McCaig dodges the punch combination from Tysoon.
Tysoon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McCaig is able to avoid easily.
Tysoon is looking to chop away at McCaig's legs.
Tysoon stalks McCaig and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McCaig's face. McCaig staggers backwards, shaken.
Donk. Tysoon catches McCaig right on the button with a cross.
McCaig takes one on the button.
No joy there for Tysoon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tysoon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McCaig throws a looping overhand right but Tysoon ducks down to avoid it.
Tysoon tries a low kick but McCaig avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tysoon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCaig manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as McCaig blocks the low kick.

McCaig scores a takedown into full mount!
Tysoon tries to hold on but McCaig pushes him away.

McCaig moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Tysoon has worked his arm free - good work by Tysoon!
McCaig lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tysoon down.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tysoon tries to escape but McCaig is in control.
McCaig trying to control the action but Tysoon is working from the bottom.
Tysoon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCaig misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Tysoon wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from McCaig crashes against the mat.
Tysoon pushes McCaig away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McCaig gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McCaig sizes up Tysoon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tysoon is looking to score with low kicks.
Tysoon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Tysoon does no damage.
Tysoon lunges at McCaig with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McCaig's hand.
Tysoon fails to land with a series of punches.
Tysoon looks to land a combination but McCaig avoids it well.
Tysoon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McCaig lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McCaig throws a push kick but Tysoon slaps the foot to one side.
Tysoon throws a right and a left that McCaig avoids nicely.
McCaig rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tysoon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tysoon cracks McCaig with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Tysoon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McCaig throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tysoon throws a left and a right that both miss
and McCaig cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tysoon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McCaig connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tysoon misses with a double jab

and McCaig counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

McCaig is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tysoon has managed to free his arm - good work.
McCaig not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McCaig is trying to control. Tysoon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Tysoon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCaig pulls his head out easily.
Tysoon is refusing to be controlled, as McCaig sits in half guard.

Tysoon looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tysoon is breathing heavily.
McCaig not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McCaig is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tysoon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McCaig counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tysoon misses with a hook. McCaig ducked under it nicely.
Tysoon throws a left and a right that both miss
and McCaig counters with a straight right hand.
Tysoon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tysoon misses with a combination
and McCaig counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tysoon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tysoon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCaig scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tysoon misses with a combination

and McCaig decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tysoon's guard.
McCaig landing with the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCaig chips away with some ground and pound.
McCaig wants to control from the top but Tysoon keeps moving.
Tysoon trying to keep a closed guard but McCaig is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tysoon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McCaig counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McCaig sizes up Tysoon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tysoon, right into the meat.
Tysoon motions for McCaig to come forward. Tysoon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tysoon misses with a combination
and McCaig finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
McCaig has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McCaig fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tysoon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mike Tysoon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCaig misses with a two punch combination.
Tysoon lands a nice shot to the body.

McCaig throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tysoon was covering up waiting for the punch and McCaig finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McCaig working some strikes from top position.
McCaig postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tysoon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McCaig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tysoon swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tysoon wants to stand up but McCaig is controlling him.
McCaig scoring with some ground and pound.

McCaig got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tysoon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McCaig has managed to get both his arms back between Tysoon's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tysoon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCaig.
McCaig trying to control but Tysoon is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tysoon misses with a combination

and McCaig decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tysoon's guard.
Tysoon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McCaig wants to control from the top but Tysoon keeps moving.

Tysoon is looking for a triangle but McCaig pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McCaig drops back looking for a leg! Tysoon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tysoon manages to kick McCaig off! McCaig jumps back into Tysoon's guard.

Tysoon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McCaig is aware though and is defending well.

Tysoon is looking for a triangle here but McCaig uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
McCaig works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
McCaig lands a nice forearm strike.
McCaig is putting a hurting on Tysoon here, landing some big shots from side control.
McCaig trying to control the action but Tysoon is working from the bottom.
McCaig postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tysoon defending against the ground and pound.
Tysoon is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Tysoon is looking for a sweep.
McCaig laying and praying for a moment but Tysoon takes advantage and regains half guard.
Tysoon has hold of McCaig's hands but McCaig slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McCaig trying to control from half guard but Tysoon is working away.

McCaig is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tysoon defends it well.
Tysoon tries to kick McCaig off but McCaig keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Tysoon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCaig pulls his head out easily.
McCaig throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tysoon looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tysoon trying to control but McCaig postures up.

Tysoon looking for submissions off his back.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McCaig shoots in for a double leg but Tysoon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tysoon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCaig lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tysoon misses with a looping right.
Tysoon throws a combination that misses

and McCaig counters by moving into the clinch.

McCaig gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rob McCaig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Tysoon swinging wildly here.
McCaig shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tysoon defends it nicely.
Tysoon ducks under a wild hook from McCaig.
Tysoon misses with a wild combination.
McCaig uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tysoon.
McCaig takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tysoon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tysoon misses with a leg kick
and McCaig counters with a left and a right that stings Tysoon.
Tysoon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCaig.
Tysoon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tysoon throws a combination that misses

and McCaig counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McCaig not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

McCaig is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McCaig takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tysoon wants to get back to his feet.
Rob McCaig has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tysoon tries to get to full guard but McCaig has control of the leg.
Tysoon wants to stand back up but McCaig manages to pass into side control.

McCaig is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tysoon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

McCaig is trying to get an arm triangle but Tysoon is defending well.
McCaig sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tysoon is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tysoon is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McCaig asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Tysoon wants to control but McCaig postures up.
McCaig misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
McCaig throws a strike aimed at the side of Tysoon's head but Tysoon avoids it well.
Check out the look on McCaig's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tysoon is trying to get back to his feet.

McCaig working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McCaig throws an elbow but Tysoon slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tysoon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McCaig's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Tysoon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCaig pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCaig thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tysoon's head.
McCaig lands with a punch from half guard.
Tysoon is trying to maintain the position but McCaig is very close to passing his half guard.
McCaig prevents Tysoon from improving his position.
Tysoon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCaig.
Tysoon is trying to maintain the position but McCaig is very close to passing his half guard.
Tysoon is trying to stand back up but McCaig is controlling him

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McCaig dodges the punch combination from Tysoon.
McCaig throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McCaig lands with an overhand left.
Mike Tysoon is winning the standup battle so far.
Tysoon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tysoon there as he acknowledges the shot.
A shot to the body from Tysoon misses
and McCaig cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A combination from Tysoon does no damage.
McCaig misses with a few strikes there.
Tysoon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tysoon falls off balance throwing a combination
and McCaig counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McCaig moves away from the strike by Tysoon.
McCaig dips to his left and cracks Tysoon with an uppercut!
McCaig avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tysoon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tysoon lands a glancing blow to the side of McCaig's head.
Tysoon throws a left and a right that both miss

and McCaig counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mike Tysoon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rob McCaig is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tysoon thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rob McCaig comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McCaig has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob McCaig!