PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bart Simpson (ranked 3119 p4p, 5582 weight class) and Darius Tyson (ranked 388 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Simpson
vs
Tyson

175 cm
25
170
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
175
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bart Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Darius Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson has a takedown stuffed.
Tyson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simpson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tyson tries to avoid it but Simpson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tyson to the ground. Tyson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Simpson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bart Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Simpson defends it nicely.
Simpson throws a big counter combination but Tyson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Simpson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown but Tyson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Simpson shoots in for a double leg but Tyson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Simpson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Tyson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Simpson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Tyson looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson stalling.
Simpson is trying to break the clinch but Tyson is controlling him.
Simpson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tyson wants to get back to striking at distance but Simpson won't allow it.
Simpson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tyson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Bart Simpson has been cut.

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

A momentary lapse in concentration from Tyson enables Simpson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tyson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simpson wants to get up but he can't break Tyson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Tyson rushes Simpson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Simpson is trying to break the clinch but Tyson is controlling him.

Simpson breaks the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Simpson.
Simpson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simpson goes for a double leg but Tyson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tyson continues to drive forward.
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 pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson has his takedown stuffed

and Tyson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tyson.

Simpson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Simpson is trying to break the clinch but Tyson has him pressed against the cage.
Simpson is trying to break the clinch but Tyson is controlling him.
Simpson wants to break free but Tyson has control.
Simpson can't break the clinch.
Tyson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simpson's elbow.
Tyson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Simpson up against the cage.
Tyson just leaning against Simpson, taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Simpson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tyson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tyson wants it to stay on the feet.
Simpson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tyson defends well and Simpson ends up having to push Tyson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tyson feints the counter takedown.

Tyson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simpson dodges the punch combination from Tyson.
Simpson closes the distance and clinches up with Tyson, looking for a takedown. Simpson pushes Tyson against the cage but Tyson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyson shoots in but Simpson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tyson as he avoids it easily.
Simpson shoots in but Tyson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darius Tyson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bart Simpson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Simpson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tyson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bart Simpson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tyson working a defensive guard here.

Tyson is working an open guard so Simpson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Tyson clinches up with Simpson and pushes him back against the cage.
Simpson can't break the clinch.
Tyson is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Simpson wants to break free but Tyson has control.
Tyson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Simpson is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson avoiding damage.
Tyson prevents Simpson from breaking the clinch.
Simpson is trying to push Tyson away but Tyson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Simpson has had enough of the clinch but Tyson keeps him there for the moment.
Tyson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simpson.
A frustrated look appears on Simpson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tyson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Simpson working hard to break the clinch.
Simpson is trying to break the clinch but Tyson is controlling him.

Tyson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

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 wants to clinch up but Simpson keeps it at a distance.
Simpson darts in looking for a takedown but Tyson gets double underhooks and turns Simpson into the cage.
Tyson stalling the fight.
Tyson can't find room to land a body shot as Simpson controls the action.
Simpson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tyson keeps control of Simpson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Simpson is trying to break free.

Tyson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tyson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Simpson pinned against the cage. Simpson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Simpson fails with a takedown attempt.
Bart Simpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Simpson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bart Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Simpson.
Tyson tries to clinch there but Simpson circles away.
Simpson attempts a counter takedown but Tyson avoids it well and moves away.
Simpson dives in and grabs Tyson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tyson pushes down on Simpson's head and hops out.

Tyson drives through with a takedown into guard.

Simpson pushes Tyson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Darius Tyson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simpson fails with the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson looks for a takedown but Tyson sprawls well.
Tyson throws a combination that misses

and Simpson counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Simpson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Simpson tries for a takedown but Tyson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Simpson shoots in and gets a takedown into Tyson's guard.
We've been informed that Tyson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tyson is trying to control the position but Simpson postures up.

Simpson stands up and waves to Tyson to follow him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Simpson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Tyson kicks off Simpson and gets to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bart Simpson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bart Simpson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Simpson misses with a takedown attempt - Tyson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tyson is looking to land body kicks.
Simpson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Simpson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tyson circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bart Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Simpson with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tyson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tyson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Tyson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simpson shoots for a double leg takedown but Tyson sprawls well. He's pushed Simpson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Simpson fails with a takedown attempt.
Tyson looks to land a combination but Simpson avoids it well.
Simpson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Simpson dives in and grabs Tyson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tyson pushes down on Simpson's head and hops out.
Tyson throws a head kick that misses.
Simpson shoots for a takedown but Tyson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Tyson has managed to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Simpson.

Simpson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simpson misses with a takedown
and Tyson counters with a head kick. That will keep Simpson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

Tyson clinches.

Tyson manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Simpson.
Tyson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Simpson.
Tyson throws a head kick but Simpson moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson shoots in but Tyson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tyson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Simpson tries for a takedown but Tyson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Tyson darts in and clinches Simpson up against the cage.

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

Tyson instigates a clinch.
Tyson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Simpson's efforts to push away.
Simpson is trying to break free.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Simpson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tyson as he avoids it easily.
Simpson shoots in for a double leg but Tyson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Simpson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Simpson dives in and grabs Tyson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tyson pushes down on Simpson's head and hops out.
Tyson slaps away a takedown attempt from Simpson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tyson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyson looks to land a combination but Simpson avoids it well.
Simpson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Simpson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darius Tyson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30

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