PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stephan Tyson (ranked 5068 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jun SU (ranked 24872 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tyson
vs
SU

202 cm
18
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stephan Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jun SU!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SU tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

SU closes the distance and clinches.

Tyson manages to pull guard.
Tyson keeping moving, preventing SU from controlling successfully.
SU throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
SU trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SU controlling from the top position.
Tyson wants to stand but SU is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SU trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
SU stopping the sweep attempt from Tyson.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

SU pushes Tyson up against the cage in a clinch.
Tyson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but SU is defending well.
Tyson tries to pull guard but SU forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tyson presses SU against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
SU is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Tyson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
SU looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

SU kicks off Tyson and gets to his feet.
SU scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
SU throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tyson.

SU clinches.
Tyson is trying to pull guard but SU turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephan Tyson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. SU just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tyson tries to stall but SU uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
SU lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
SU with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tyson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Tyson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics SU uses from the top position.
SU is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
SU must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SU is looking to stand up but Tyson won't let him.
SU trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tyson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
SU trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tyson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

SU manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
SU connects with a single shot there.

SU fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tyson, pushing him back against the cage.
SU prevents Tyson from breaking the clinch.
SU struggles to land a body shot inside as Tyson controls his hands.
Tyson wants a takedown.
Tyson is breathing heavily.

Tyson jumps guard and drags SU to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
SU forces his way into half guard.
SU prevents Tyson from improving his position.
Tyson is refusing to be controlled, as SU sits in half guard.
SU controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

SU closes the distance and pushes Tyson back into the cage.

SU breaks the clinch.
Tyson tries to score a power double leg takedown but SU sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tyson somewhat.

SU drives through and clinches with Tyson against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tyson manages to pull guard.
Tyson looking to hit a scissor sweep but SU is one step ahead there.
Tyson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SU trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
SU working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
SU wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving.
SU controlling from the top position.
SU is continuing to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
SU passes Tyson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
SU is looking to take a break and control but Tyson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
SU with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
SU throws a strike but Tyson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jun SU has got the better of the ground game so far.
SU trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as SU controls the pace.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

SU clinches up with Tyson and pushes him back against the cage.
Tyson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

SU breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

SU rushes Tyson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
SU has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

SU breaks from the clinch.
Stephan Tyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tyson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

SU moves into the clinch successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
SU lands an uppercut.
SU wants a takedown but no success here.
A nice right hand lands inside from SU.
Tyson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables SU to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephan Tyson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
SU looking to throw knees to the head but Tyson is blocking nicely.
SU lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Stephan Tyson has been cut.

SU breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

SU gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. SU gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
SU is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

SU manages to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

SU gets a clinch.
Tyson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables SU to keep the fight standing.

SU breaks from the clinch.

SU drives through and clinches with Tyson against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jun SU showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stephan Tyson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

SU closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Tyson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
SU is trying to stand.
SU is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

SU manages to escape and get back to his feet!

SU has taken the fight to the clinch.

Tyson jumps guard and drags SU to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
SU trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
SU trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tyson's guard.

SU stands up from Tyson's guard - SU perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson walks forward, straight into a front kick from SU.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

SU clinches with his opponent.

Tyson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
SU controls from within his opponent's guard.

SU decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

SU closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but SU gets the underhooks and prevents it.
SU gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tyson.
Tyson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but SU is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephan Tyson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
SU lands a knee to the body.
SU tries for a takedown. No joy.
SU is looking for a takedown.
Tyson wants to break the clinch but can't.

SU breaks the clinch.

SU fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tyson, pushing him back against the cage.

SU manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for SU.
SU scores with a leg kick.
SU swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

SU gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
SU landing knees to the head.
SU unloads a knee to the mid-section.

SU breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body kick from SU.

SU gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

SU breaks from the clinch.
Tyson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
SU is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tyson is defending well.
SU has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tyson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Tyson drags the fight down to the ground.
Tyson keeping moving, preventing SU from controlling successfully.
SU trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tyson's guard.
SU stopping the sweep attempt from Tyson.
Stephan Tyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jun SU is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
SU takes a decent strike to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jun SU comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well SU 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jun SU!