PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyrese Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyrese Gibson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Gibson
vs
Tyson

187 cm
23
190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyrese Gibson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson shoots in for a takedown but Gibson shows good takedown defense.
Tyson shoots in and drives through. Gibson sprawls well.
Gibson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tyrese Gibson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Tyson.
Gibson stuffs the takedown attempt from Tyson. Tyson gets slowly back to his feet.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Tyson has eaten all the pies!

Tyson closes the distance and clinches.
Gibson letting Tyson take a breather here.

Gibson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Tyson closes the distance and clinches.
Gibson cracks Tyson with a nice body shot.
Tyson stops a takedown attempt from Gibson.
Tyson stops a takedown attempt from Gibson.
Tyson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gibson pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gibson manages to break the clinch.
Tyson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gibson counters with a thumping low kick.

Gibson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gibson showed some decent athleticism there.
Tyson looks winded!
Gibson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tyson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gibson controlling the action here.

Gibson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gibson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tyson throws a sloppy head kick
and Gibson counters with a head kick. That will keep Tyson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Gibson shoots in but Tyson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tyson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gibson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Gibson has closed the distance and engaged Tyson in a clinch.

Gibson jumps guard and drags Tyson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tyson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tyson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gibson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Gibson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tyson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tyson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gibson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tyson trying to control but Gibson is working from the bottom.
Gibson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gibson holds on and takes a little breather.
Tyson looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tyson is looking to stand up but Gibson isn't so interested in that idea.
Tyson keeping full guard, as Gibson tries to pass.
Gibson trying to control but Tyson is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrese Gibson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gibson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That kick from Gibson tenderised Tyson's leg. Tyson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gibson misses the shot to the body.
Gibson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tyson avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gibson.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gibson or perhaps it was just good defense by Tyson, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrese Gibson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gibson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gibson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch but Gibson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tyson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tyson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tyson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gibson has a takedown stuffed.
Tyson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tyson lands a really nice looking cross but Gibson seems unphased.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gibson counters with a nice leg kick.
Tyson misses with a two punch combination.
Tyson stuffs the takedown attempt from Gibson. Gibson gets slowly back to his feet.
Tyson throws a sloppy head kick and Gibson moves out of range easily.
Tyson shoots for a takedown but Gibson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gibson looks to land a combination but Tyson avoids it well.
Gibson fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Gibson as Tyson shoots in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tyson as he jumps to the side.
Tyson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gibson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tyson somewhat.
Gibson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tyson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch but Gibson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gibson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tyson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson tries to clinch but Gibson is having none of it.
Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gibson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tyson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gibson dives in for a single leg takedown but Tyson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tyson gets through Gibson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gibson has Tyson pressed against the cage, preventing Tyson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gibson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tysons head.
Tyson is trying to pull guard but Gibson has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tyson.
Tyson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gibson gets underhooks to prevent Tyson's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mike Tyson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Tyson wants to clinch.
Tyrese Gibson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gibson tries for a takedown but Tyson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gibson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tyson throws a right and a left that Gibson avoids nicely.
Tyson throws a hook but Gibson blocks it.
Gibson misses with a few strikes there.
Gibson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrese Gibson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gibson stuffs the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gibson is fending him off so far but Tyson persists. Nope, Gibson circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gibson stuffs the takedown.
Gibson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tyson dives in for a single leg takedown but Gibson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gibson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tyson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gibson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tyson swats away the attempt to clinch by Gibson.
Mike Tyson seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson takes a swing at Tyson's ribcage but misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gibson or perhaps it was just good defense by Tyson, which made it look bad.
Gibson shoots in for a takedown but Tyson shows good takedown defense.
Tyson darts in looking for a takedown but Gibson gets double underhooks and turns Tyson into the cage.
Gibson is trying to pull guard but Tyson has him pressed against the cage.
Gibson stops a takedown attempt from Tyson.
Tyson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gibson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gibson tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tyson is trying to push Gibson away but Gibson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gibson is stalling here.
Gibson wants to take the fight to the mat but Tyson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tyson can't get the takedown.
Tyson prevents the takedown attempt.
Gibson taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Tyson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tyson wants to get back to striking at distance but Gibson won't allow it.
Tyson gets underhooks to prevent Gibson's takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson is trying to drag Gibson to the mat but Gibson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gibson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tyson smiles and moves away.
Gibson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyson with a jab.
Gibson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gibson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tyson tries to avoid it but Gibson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tyson to the ground. Tyson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Tyson.
I think Tyson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

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