PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tysoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacq eClipe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tysoon comes into the arena with Flipsyde - Someday blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tysoon
vs
eClipe

180 cm
30
212 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

185 cm
26
220 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Tysoon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacq eClipe!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
eClipe tries to clinch up but Tysoon circles away and keeps his distance.
Tysoon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
eClipe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tysoon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tysoon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from eClipe.

Tysoon gets a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
eClipe won't allow Tysoon to pass to mount.

Tysoon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
eClipe wants to get back to his feet.

eClipe is defending against the submission attempts here by Tysoon.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tysoon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and eClipe defends it well.

Tysoon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. eClipe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tysoon.

Tysoon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

eClipe is defending against the submission attempts here by Tysoon.

Tysoon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so eClipe is just riding it out for now. Tysoon eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
eClipe works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tysoon postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! eClipe is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tysoon, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Tysoon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. eClipe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tysoon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from eClipe.

Tysoon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead eClipe passes into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tysoon looking for a sweep but eClipe has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Tysoon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tysoon is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tysoon avoids a series of strikes thrown by eClipe.
Tysoon is trying to escape the mount.
Tysoon regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mike Tysoon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tysoon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

eClipe fails in his attempt to clinch.
eClipe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tysoon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Tysoon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. eClipe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Tysoon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, eClipe has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tysoon tries to advance to mount but eClipe denies him.
eClipe wants to control but Tysoon postures up.

Tysoon swings around for an armbar but eClipe sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tysoon's guard.

Tysoon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and eClipe defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
eClipe thows a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
eClipe throwing strikes from guard but Tysoon blocks nicely.

Tysoon working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because eClipe has passed into half guard!

Tysoon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
eClipe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tysoon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tysoon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Tysoon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but eClipe pulls his head out easily.
eClipe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. eClipe lands a nice short elbow.
Tysoon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tysoon.
eClipe pushing down on Tysoon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
eClipe thows a huge punch but Tysoon dodges it nicely.
eClipe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
eClipe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Tysoon actively working from the bottom here.

Tysoon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tysoon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
eClipe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
eClipe throwing shots but Tysoon is blocking nicely.
eClipe thows a huge punch but Tysoon dodges it nicely.

Tysoon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
eClipe not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Tysoon actively working from the bottom here.

That's four 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.
eClipe is nestled in close to Tysoon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Tysoon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
eClipe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from eClipe there.
Tysoon blocking the ground and pound attempt from eClipe.
eClipe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Tysoon looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
eClipe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacq eClipe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

eClipe doesn't manage to clinch there - Tysoon circles away.
eClipe checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice takedown defense from eClipe. No joy for Tysoon on that attempt.
Tysoon misses with a combination

and eClipe moves into the clinch.
Tysoon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but eClipe has him pressed against the cage.
eClipe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tysoon is defending well for now.
eClipe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
eClipe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tysoon avoids it.
eClipe misses with some punches.
eClipe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tysoon's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from eClipe.

It looks like Mike Tysoon has been cut.

Tysoon manages to break the clinch.
eClipe cracks Tysoon with an open hand slap.
Tysoon stalks eClipe and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into eClipe's face. eClipe staggers backwards, shaken.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck for Tysoon with that takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
eClipe cracks Tysoon with a hook to the temple - Tysoon is on wobbly legs here! eClipe swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Tysoon falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! eClipe wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jacq eClipe!