PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Lee (ranked 4718 p4p, 2925 weight class) and Rut Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Lee
vs
Tyson

200 cm
21
200
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
19
240
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruce Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rut Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee fails with the takedown.
Lee bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

Lee drives through with a takedown into Tyson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Tyson has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson 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.
Lee is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee passes Tyson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lee is controlling the pace.

Lee trying to work for an americana but Tyson has managed to regain full guard.
Lee pushes down on Tyson's leg and manages to get into half guard.

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.
Lee controlling the action here.

Lee seems to be looking for submissions.
Lee working over Tyson with some ground and pound. Tyson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lee is controlling the pace.
Lee wants to pass to mount but Tyson is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tyson trying to control from the bottom.
Lee moves into full mount! Tyson won't be happy about that!
Lee controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lee lands a heavy elbow.
Lee content just to control the position here.
Tyson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lee controlling from the full mount.
Tyson looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Lee dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Tyson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
Tyson thinks about the counter body kick.

Lee takes the fight into the clinch.
Lee displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tyson up against the cage.
Tyson is trying to pull guard but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson has had enough of the clinch but Lee keeps him there for the moment.

Lee ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lee no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tyson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Lee pulls Tyson in close to his closed guard and prevents Tyson from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lee is on top in guard.

Lee stands and throws Tyson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson is trying to work for a sweep but Lee has mounted him!
Tyson tries to control the position but Lee now has his back.
Lee lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Tyson hold on?!
Tyson is breathing heavily.

Lee has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Tyson! Can he survive? No! He's out! Lee gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bruce Lee!