PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Kan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demitris Christofi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kan comes to the cage accompanied by Imagine Dragons - Radioactive. Demitris Christofi will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Tyson Kan
vs
Christofi

198 cm
21
215 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

195 cm
22
219 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Cripplers Corner

GREEN!
Cripplers Corner

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyson Kan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demitris Christofi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kan takes the fight into the clinch.
Kan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Christofi backwards.
Christofi is trying to break free.
Kan tries to work over Christofi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kan misses with some punches.
Kan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kan has a couple of punches blocked by Christofi.
Kan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kan works on Christofi's body with a couple of short punches.
Kan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Kan.
Kan lands a body punch.
Christofi blocks a body shot from Kan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christofi tries to break free but Kan pushes him back against the cage.
Kan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kan scores with a hook to the body.
Kan misses with the head strike.
Kan swings wildly with an uppercut but Christofi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kan lands with a left to the head.
Kan throws a head punch that misses.
Kan misses with some punches.
Kan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Christofi wants to take the fight to the mat but Kan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Christofi blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Christofi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kan lunges at Christofi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Christofi's hand.
Christofi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Christofi somewhat.
Tyson Kan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demitris Christofi.
Kan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Christofi avoids the body shot from Kan.
Kan's corner calls for a 1-2. Kan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Kan has Christofi up against the cage in a clinch.
Kan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kan tries to work over Christofi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kan lands with a short shot to the head.
Kan has a couple of punches blocked by Christofi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kan misses with a body punch.
Kan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kan lands a shoulder strike.
Kan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Christofi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kan misses with a punch to the body.
Christofi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Christofi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kan misses with a punch on the inside.

Christofi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Christofi coming out on top.

It looks like Tyson Kan has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Kan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A left hand lands to the body for Kan.
Christofi looks winded!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Christofi's efforts to push away.
Christofi prevents a body shot from Kan.
Christofi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kan works on Christofi's body with a couple of short punches.
Kan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kan misses with the head strike.
Kan misses with a punch on the inside.
Kan lands a hook that snaps the head of Christofi backwards.
Christofi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christofi's elbow.
Christofi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kan tries to throw a body punch but Christofi avoids it by throwing Kan back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Kan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyson Kan'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.

Kan misses the shot to the body.
Christofi fails with the takedown.
Christofi drops his hands momentarily and Kan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kan scores with a jab to the head.
Christofi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Christofi needs to keep his hands up - Kan had a free shot at his head there.

Kan clinches.
Kan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Christofi backwards.
Christofi is looking to break free of the clinch but Kan has double underhooks.
Kan swings wildly with an uppercut but Christofi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christofi blocking some punches.
Kan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Christofi can do to turn this around?
Kan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kan throws a punch but it's blocked by Christofi.
Kan lands a body shot in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tyson Kan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kan tries to throw a body punch but Christofi avoids it by throwing Kan back against the cage.
Kan has Christofi pressed against the cage, preventing Christofi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice body punch from Kan.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kan.
Kan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Kan.
Kan tries to work over Christofi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Christofi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Christofi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christofi's elbow.
Kan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Kan.
Christofi is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christofi's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kan.
Kan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kan tries to throw a body punch but Christofi avoids it by throwing Kan back against the cage.
Christofi blocks a body shot from Kan.
Christofi blocks a body shot from Kan.
Kan misses with some punches.
Kan lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kan fails to land.
Kan misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Kan fails to land.
Kan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Christofi backwards.
Kan misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kan throws a head punch that misses.
Christofi blocks an uppercut.
Kan struggles to land a body shot inside as Christofi controls his hands.
Kan throws a head punch that misses.
Christofi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kan has him pressed against the cage.
Kan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Christofi works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Christofi is controlling him.
Kan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kan controls Christofi momentarily but Christofi frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kan looking for a sweep. Not yet Kan, not yet.
Kan wants to get back to his feet but Christofi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kan looking to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tyson Kan wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Christofi looks for a takedown but Kan sprawls well.
Kan misses with a hook to the body
and Christofi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Kan connects with a right hand. Christofi shakes it off.
Kan misses with a hook
and Christofi counters with a straight right hand.
Kan tries to move into range but Christofi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Christofi fails with a takedown attempt.
Tyson Kan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demitris Christofi.
Kan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Christofi has time to react.
Tyson Kan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Kan.
Kan avoids the body shot from Christofi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Kan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tyson Kan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Kan jabs Christofi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kan connects with a body shot that sends Christofi's belly button to the back.
Christofi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Christofi ducks right into an uppercut from Kan.
Kan wants to clinch.
Christofi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Christofi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christofi stopping the sweep attempt from Kan.
Kan wants to stand up but Christofi is controlling him.
Kan trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kan wants to control the position but Christofi says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kan wants to improve his position but Christofi is controlling well.
Kan wants to control but Christofi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kan is trying to get back to full guard.
Kan tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Christofi has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Kan is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Christofi looking to control but Kan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kan tries to hold on but Christofi postures up.
Kan is trying to escape the mount.
Christofi avoids the attempt from Kan to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christofi controlling his opponent.
Demitris Christofi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Christofi cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kan tries to hold on but Christofi postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kan tries to hold on but Christofi postures up.
Kan tries to reverse the position but Christofi maintains control.
Kan wants to control but Christofi is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kan wants to try and get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Kan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kan 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Kan!
Tyson Kan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.