PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Roofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meldrick Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roofer's entrance music is Jonesmann Feat. Azad - Der Soldat James Rhyme. A fine choice. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Meldrick Tyson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Roofer
vs
Tyson

188 cm
25
194 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

180 cm
26
199 lbs
14 - 5 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Roofer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Meldrick Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson connects with an inside leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tyson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tyson throws a leg kick but Roofer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An inside leg kick from Tyson misses.

Tyson clinches up with Roofer and pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Roofer tries a body shot but Tyson blocks it.
Roofer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tyson.
Roofer tries to throw a body punch but Tyson avoids it by throwing Roofer back against the cage.
Tyson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tyson avoiding damage as Roofer throws knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Tyson.
Tyson misses with a punch to the body.
Roofer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tyson tries a body shot but Roofer blocks it.
Tyson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tyson being controlled against the cage.
Tyson managing to block the knees to the body from Roofer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson takes a shot to the head.
Tyson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tyson lands a body punch in the clinch.

Roofer breaks the clinch.
Roofer blocks a head kick by Tyson.
Tyson blocks a head kick by Roofer.
Tyson is looking to clinch.

Tyson darts in and clinches Roofer up against the cage.
Tyson digs a right hand underneath Roofer's ribcage. Roofer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roofer taking a breather.
Tyson pressing his opponent against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tyson.
Tyson is leaning against Roofer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tyson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Tyson as the two fighters clinch.
Tyson lands a nice uppercut.
Tyson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Roofer's efforts to push away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson works on Roofer's body with a couple of short punches.
Roofer is breathing heavily.
Roofer lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tyson.
Roofer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tyson lands a hook that snaps the head of Roofer backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tyson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Tyson.
Roofer tries to circle away but Tyson has him pinned against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Tyson.
Tyson taking a breather.
A right handed body shot lands from Tyson.
Tyson just leaning against Roofer, taking a breather.
Tyson misses with a body punch.
Tyson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roofer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tyson blocks it with crossed arms.
Tyson scores with a shot to the side of Roofer's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Roofer tries to break the clinch but Tyson is controlling the position.
Tyson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roofer throws a punch but it's blocked by Tyson.

Roofer breaks from the clinch.
Tyson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tyson lands an overhand right.
Tyson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Roofer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A head kick misses from Tyson.
Tyson lands a leg kick that knocks Roofer off balance momentarily.
Roofer misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Tyson misses
and Roofer counters with an outside leg kick.
Tyson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Roofer's head.

It looks like Ben Roofer has been cut.
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 tries a head kick but it misses.
Roofer throws a sloppy head kick and Tyson moves out of range easily.

Tyson moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson tries to work over Roofer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tyson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tyson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tyson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roofer backwards.
Nice body punch from Tyson.
Tyson tries a body shot but Roofer blocks it.
Roofer throws a head punch that misses.
Roofer misses with a knee to the head.
Roofer tries to circle away but Tyson has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Tyson on the inside.
Tyson is leaning against Roofer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tyson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tyson tries to throw a body punch but Roofer avoids it by throwing Tyson back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roofer misses with a punch on the inside.
Tyson lands a right hand.
Tyson leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Meldrick Tyson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Roofer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Tyson throws the kick towards the body but Roofer avoids it.
Roofer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tyson. That did some damage!
Tyson throws a head kick but Roofer moves out of range.
Tyson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Roofer is able to avoid easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Roofer.
Roofer looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyson is just out of range.
Roofer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tyson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roofer.
Tyson throws a body kick that misses.
Roofer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Roofer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tyson misses with a leg kick.
Roofer throws a solid leg kick but Tyson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Roofer.
Roofer misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Roofer's calf.
Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch but Roofer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tyson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tyson throws a leg kick which misses Roofer's front leg but catches the back leg as Roofer tries to avoid it.
Roofer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tyson.
Tyson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tyson wants to clinch up but Roofer keeps it at a distance.
Tyson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An inside leg kick lands from Tyson.
Tyson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Roofer misses the jab.
Tyson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roofer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tyson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tyson connects with a solid leg kick.
Roofer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tyson catches Roofer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Roofer is out of range.

Tyson takes the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Tyson.
Roofer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roofer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A left hand lands to the body for Tyson.
Tyson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tyson lands a shot to the body.
Tyson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tyson cracks Roofer with a nice body shot.
Tyson can't find room to land a body shot as Roofer controls the action.
Roofer prevents a body shot from Tyson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tyson avoiding damage.
Roofer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tyson.
Tyson prevents Roofer from breaking the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Tyson.
Tyson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tyson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tyson stalling the fight.
A right hand to the body from Tyson.
Roofer tries to land a knee to the head but Tyson blocks with his arms.
Tyson digs a right hand into Roofer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Roofer's gas tank.
Tyson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roofer looking to slow down the pace here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tyson.
Roofer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tyson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson stalling.
Tyson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tyson lands a hook that snaps the head of Roofer backwards.
A short left from Tyson.
Roofer wants to get back to striking at distance but Tyson won't allow it.
Roofer tries to break free but Tyson pushes him back against the cage.
Roofer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tyson digs a right hand into Roofer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Roofer's gas tank.
Tyson lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Tyson - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Tyson.
Tyson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tyson lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice left hand lands by Tyson.
Tyson digs a right hand into Roofer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Roofer's gas tank.
Tyson lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tyson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Meldrick Tyson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ben Roofer's cut.
That's time! Roofer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Roofer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tyson - the referee stops the clock and Roofer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tyson. Roofer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Roofer checks the leg kick.
Tyson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tyson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Roofer misses the shot to the body.
Roofer throws a leg kick but Tyson checks it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Roofer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tyson - the referee stops the clock and Roofer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tyson. Roofer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tyson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roofer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyson.
Roofer tries to score with a low kick but Tyson moves his leg out of the way.
Nice body kick there by Tyson.
Tyson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tyson feints and then cracks Roofer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Roofer down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roofer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tyson.
Tyson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roofer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tyson lands a jab to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Tyson.
Tyson lands a glancing blow to the side of Roofer's head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tyson, right into the meat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tyson.
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 misses with a body kick.
Tyson tries to clinch there but Roofer circles away.
Tyson blocks a head kick by Roofer.
Tyson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Meldrick Tyson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tyson is looking to clinch.
Tyson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Tyson closes the distance and pushes Roofer back into the cage.
Roofer looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tyson.
A nice left hand lands by Tyson.
Tyson misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Tyson as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Tyson.
Tyson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Tyson.
Tyson is pushing Roofer 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 with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Roofer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tyson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Tyson.
Tyson scores with a hook to the body.
Tyson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tyson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ben Roofer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Meldrick Tyson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roofer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tyson tries to throw a body punch but Roofer avoids it by throwing Tyson back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tyson lands a hook that snaps the head of Roofer backwards.
Roofer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Roofer looking to stall.
Meldrick Tyson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tyson is leaning against Roofer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tyson slows down the pace here.
Roofer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tyson.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson tries a body shot but Roofer blocks it.
Tyson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tyson stalling the fight.
Tyson can't find room to land a body shot as Roofer controls the action.
Roofer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tyson.
Tyson blocks an uppercut.
Tyson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Tyson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyson has Roofer pressed against the cage, preventing Roofer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roofer wants to stall.
Roofer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tyson avoids it.
A body shot lands from Tyson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Meldrick 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Meldrick Tyson!
Meldrick Tyson took some time post fight to say the following; 'Paul Orndorf you mother fuckin rent boy - do you see me now!!!'.