PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between The Rick Rows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paddy Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rick Rows
vs
Tyson

160 cm
20
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

176 cm
25
134 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, The Rick Rows!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paddy Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rows manages to avoid it.
Tyson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rows throws a nice looking combination but Tyson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tyson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rows.
Rows shoots in but no luck this time.

Tyson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rows looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rows sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rows regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tyson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rows is keeping the position for now.
Rows has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tyson with a flurry of punches that miss.
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 scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rows controlling Tyson's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson wants to pass the guard but Rows is keeping the position.
Rows striking off his back but it's not causing Tyson any problems.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rows is trying to keep Tyson in close.
Tyson wants to control from the top but Rows keeps moving.
Rows might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tyson throwing strikes but missing.
Rows looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because The Rick Rows just wasn't active enough.
Rows closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tyson counters with a two punch combo.

It looks like The Rick Rows has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Tyson as Rows shoots in.
Nice body punch from Tyson.
Rows misses with a combination
and Tyson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rows really felt that one!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tyson looks to land a combination but Rows avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Tyson.

Tyson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tyson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rows's head.
Tyson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tyson not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rows is not content to let Tyson control the position.
Tyson is just content to waste time from the top position. Rows takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tyson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rows avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rows controls Tyson momentarily but Tyson frees himself.
Tyson throwing strikes from guard but Rows blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson postures up in Rows's guard and throws a big left but Rows blocks it.
Rows is trying to control the position but Tyson postures up.
Rows wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tyson is now in half guard.

Tyson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rows doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tyson.
Rows moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paddy Tyson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Rick Rows's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

A punch combination from Tyson misses.
Rows throws a nice looking combination but Tyson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rows looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tyson is fending him off so far but Rows persists. Nope, Tyson circles away and we're back to standing.
Rows shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tyson as he avoids it easily.
The Rick Rows is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rows changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tyson tries to avoid it but Rows manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tyson to the ground. Tyson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Rick Rows. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rows circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice body punch from Tyson.
Tyson throws a right hand that Rows ducks under and follows up with a left that Rows also avoids with ease.
Tyson throws a series of punches but Rows moves out of range.
Rows is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tyson.

Tyson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Tyson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tyson working the ground and pound.
Tyson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rows is not content to let Tyson control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Tyson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tyson is chipping away with strikes.
Tyson misses with the ground and pound.
Rows gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rows trying to hold on to Tyson's head to control him but Tyson postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rows manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rows wants to stand up but Tyson is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rows keeping full guard, as Tyson tries to pass.
Tyson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rows looking to control but Tyson passes into half guard.
Tyson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rows does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rows is pressing down on Tyson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tyson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rows swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rows is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rows swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tyson is looking to work some ground and pound but Rows has wrist control.
Rows is trying to control the position but Tyson postures up.
Tyson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rows is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tyson throws a big elbow that misses.
Rows trying to control the position.
Tyson trying to control but Rows is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rows misses with a wild combination.
Tyson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rows has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice uppercut lands for Tyson. That snapped Rows's head back.
Rows moves out of range as Tyson strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Tyson as Rows shoots in.
Rows looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tyson is fending him off so far but Rows persists. Nope, Tyson circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rows tries to clinch but Tyson moves away

and Tyson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Rows is working an open guard so Tyson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tyson stalks Rows and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rows's face. Rows staggers backwards, shaken.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rows with a lazy takedown attempt

and Tyson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tyson is looking to work some ground and pound but Rows has wrist control.
Rows is trying to control the position but Tyson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paddy Tyson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on The Rick Rows'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. This is the final round!

Tyson fails to land with a series of punches.
Rows looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rows fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rows fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tyson avoids it really well and circles away.
Tyson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tyson throws a half hearted mid kick.

Tyson gets a takedown into half guard.
Tyson is looking to take a break and control but Rows is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tyson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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.
Tyson prevents Rows from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rows on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tyson drops an elbow to the side of Rows's head.
Rows trying to control from the bottom.
Rows is not content to let Tyson control the position.
Tyson throws a strike but Rows avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Tyson wants to pass the guard but Rows is keeping the position.
Paddy Tyson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rows trying to control the position.
Tyson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rows working a defensive guard here.
Rows keeping full guard, as Tyson tries to pass.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rows swinging wildly here.
Tyson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rows throws a series of punches but Tyson avoids them all with ease.
Tyson misses with a double jab.
Rows looks for a takedown but Tyson sprawls well.
Tyson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tyson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rows tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tyson swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Rick Rows. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson fails to land with a series of punches.
Tyson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tyson.
Tyson keeps the fight on the outside.
Rows tries to clinch up.
Rows doesn't manage to clinch there - Tyson circles away.
Rows fails with an attempt to clinch.
A clash of legs there as Rows blocks the low kick.

Tyson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rows quickly recovers to half guard.
Tyson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rows is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rows looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tyson throwing shots but Rows is blocking nicely.
Rows is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tyson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tyson's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rows wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyson keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paddy Tyson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tyson 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30

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