PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Tyson (ranked 5587 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Paul (ranked 2924 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tyson
vs
Paul

185 cm
25
194 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Logan Paul!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paul dives in for a single leg takedown but Tyson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tyson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tyson.
Paul misses with a head kick.
Tyson throws a big counter combination but Paul scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Paul tries to clinch but Tyson moves away
and Tyson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tyson scores with a jab to the body.
Tyson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
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!
A punch combination from Tyson misses.
Tyson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Tyson gets a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tyson.
Paul is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

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

Paul shoots in and gets a takedown into Tyson's guard.
Tyson wants to stand up but Paul is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Paul has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Paul advances to half guard.
Paul looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tyson tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Paul manages to move to mount!
Tyson is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Paul has taken his back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

Tyson manages to stand up with Paul still on his back. Eventually Paul drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Tyson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Paul has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tyson after a bit of a struggle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tyson to keep the fight standing.
Max Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Paul.

Tyson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paul fails with the takedown
and Tyson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paul is defended easily by Tyson.
Tyson lands a head kick. Paul smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Paul shoots and misses
and Tyson counters with a low kick, right behind Paul 's knee.

Tyson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tyson lands a left hand.

Tyson breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Paul looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tyson!
Tyson tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paul controls the action.
Paul punches Tyson on the ear.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Tyson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Tyson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tyson looks to land a combination but Paul avoids it well.
Tyson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paul can do to turn this around?
Tyson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tyson is looking to clinch.

Tyson rushes Paul and presses him up against the cage.
Tyson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tyson lands a shoulder strike.
Paul is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tyson to keep the fight standing.

Tyson manages to break the clinch.
Paul circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tyson looks to land a combination but Paul avoids it well.
Max Tyson is winning the standup battle so far.

Tyson takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Tyson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson lands a shoulder strike.
Paul fails to pull guard.
Tyson lands a left hand.

Tyson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Max Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tyson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Paul blocks a head kick by Tyson.
Tyson works Paul's body with a nice hook.
Tyson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Paul back to the cage. Tyson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tyson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Paul on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tyson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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 wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Paul tries to counter with a clinch but Tyson shakes him off and moves away.
Paul tries to land a front kick but Tyson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Paul takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tyson connects with a high kick.
Tyson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tyson lands with a straight right. Paul didn't see that one coming.
Tyson connects with a body shot that sends Paul's belly button to the back.
Tyson throws a nice looking combination but Paul bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tyson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Paul shoots in for a takedown but Tyson shows good takedown defense.
Max Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Paul.
Tyson moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson scores with a jab.
Tyson lands a high kick!
Tyson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Paul.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tyson!
Paul throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tyson counters with a left and a right that stings Paul.
Max Tyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paul tries to clinch
enabling Tyson to counter with a crisp jab.
Paul misses with a few strikes there.
Paul is breathing heavily.
Tyson misses with a few strikes there.

Tyson darts in and clinches Paul up against the cage.
Tyson lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paul goes for a takedown attempt but Tyson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tyson feints a jab promting Paul to slip. Tyson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Paul slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson delivers a nice body kick.
Paul avoids the head kick by Tyson.
Tyson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paul takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Tyson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tyson is struggling to control the position.
Tyson lands with a light punch inside.
Paul content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Tyson breaks the clinch.
Tyson stuffs the takedown attempt from Paul. Paul gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Tyson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Tyson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tyson!
Paul avoids the head kick by Tyson.
Tyson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Paul eats them both and turns towards Tyson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Paul blocks a head kick by Tyson.
Paul drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tyson defends it well.
Nice sprawl there from Tyson as Paul shoots in.
Tyson lands a leg kick that knocks Paul off balance momentarily.
Tyson scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Tyson moves into the clinch.

Tyson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paul takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Paul wants to clinch up but Tyson keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Tyson tenderised Paul's leg. Paul is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tyson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tyson wants it to stay on the feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tyson gets through Paul's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Paul fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Max Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Paul.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Paul tries to stall but Tyson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tyson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tyson has Paul pressed against the cage, preventing Paul from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tyson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tyson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Paul takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson pushes Paul back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Tyson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tyson throws a right and a left that Paul avoids nicely.
Paul tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tyson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Tyson drives through and clinches with Paul against the cage.

Tyson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tyson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Paul takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Max Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson throws a sloppy head kick and Paul moves out of range easily.
Paul keeps the fight on the outside.
Tyson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Paul circles away quickly and effectively.
Tyson lands a glancing blow to the side of Paul's head.
Paul has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Paul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tyson rushes Paul and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Tyson breaks the clinch.
Paul fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Paul shoots in and bounces Tyson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Paul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paul is stalling in the full guard.
Paul chips away with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson wants to stand up but Paul is controlling him.
Paul lands a couple of elbows.
Paul stops Tyson from standing up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tyson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Tyson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Logan Paul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Max Tyson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Tyson clinches with his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Tyson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tyson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26

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