PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luc Besson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Tebow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Besson comes to the cage accompanied by Swedish House Mafia - One (Your Name). Tim Tebow has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Besson
vs
Tebow

195 cm
24
245 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

190 cm
24
235 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luc Besson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Tebow!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tebow misses with a takedown

and Besson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Besson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tebow's face.

It looks like Tim Tebow has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tebow.

Besson manages to break the clinch.
Tebow shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Besson moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tebow fails to land.

Besson successfully pulls guard.
Besson seems keen to control Tebow's posture.
Tebow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Besson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tebow off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tebow shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Besson counters with a shoot takedown. Tebow fights it but they end up in guard.
Luc Besson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Tebow.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tebow is on top in guard.
Tebow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tebow throwing strikes but missing.
Tebow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tebow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tebow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tebow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Besson is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tebow is fighting to break Besson's control of his arms but Besson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tebow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tebow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tebow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Tebow thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tebow is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Tebow is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tebow throwing strikes but missing.
Tebow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tebow throws a big elbow that misses.
Tebow throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Besson is trying to keep Tebow in close.
Tebow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Besson wants to stand but Tebow is controlling the position.
Besson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tebow.
Tebow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Besson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Tebow drops back looking for a leg! Besson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Besson manages to kick Tebow off! Tebow jumps back into Besson's guard.
Tebow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tebow connects with a couple of short punches.

Tebow drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tebow jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tebow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Tebow drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tebow jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Besson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tebow with a flurry of punches that miss.
Besson is looking to stand up but Tebow isn't so interested in that idea.
Tebow throwing strikes but missing.
Tebow throwing strikes from guard but Besson blocks nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tebow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Besson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tebow throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Tebow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tim Tebow's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Tebow throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Besson's waist but Besson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tebow off to one side.

Besson moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Tebow fails to land.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Besson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tebow working aggressively here.
Besson lands a knee to the head.
Besson slowing the pace effectively.
Tebow working aggressively here.
Besson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tebow misses with the head strike.
Besson lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Besson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tebow in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Besson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tebow takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Besson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tebow's face.
Besson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tebow throws a head punch that misses.
Besson taking a breather.
Besson with a knee to the head.
Tebow working aggressively here.
Tebow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Besson lands a knee to the body.
Tebow misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Besson.
A bit of stalling here from Besson.

Besson successfully pulls guard.
Tebow is looking to work some ground and pound but Besson has wrist control.
Besson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tebow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Besson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Besson tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tebow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tebow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tebow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tim Tebow has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tebow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Besson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Tebow thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Besson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tebow on the ground.
Tebow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tebow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tebow stops Besson from standing up.

Tebow thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tebow wants to pass the guard but Besson is keeping the position.
Tebow is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Besson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tebow is controlling him.
Tebow throws a big right hand that misses.

Tebow is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Besson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tebow.
Besson is looking to stand up but Tebow isn't so interested in that idea.
Tebow with a flurry of punches that miss.

Tebow thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tebow throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tebow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Besson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tebow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Besson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tebow won't allow Besson to sweep him here.
Tebow passes into half guard.
Besson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tebow.

Tebow seems to be working for a kimura but Besson defends the submission attempt.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Besson pushes Tebow off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Luc Besson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tim Tebow's cut.
That's time! Besson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

No luck for Tebow with that takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Besson. Those never looked like landing.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Tebow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Besson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tebow with a poor takedown

and Besson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Luc Besson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Tebow.

Besson pulls guard effortlessly.

Tebow thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tebow is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tebow's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Besson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Besson wants to get back to his feet but Tebow is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tebow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Besson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tebow is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tebow prevents Besson from getting back to his feet.
Tebow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Besson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tebow is controlling him.
Besson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tebow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tebow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tebow wants to pass the guard but Besson is keeping the position.
Besson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tebow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tebow is looking to work some ground and pound but Besson has wrist control.

Tebow is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
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!
Tebow postures up in Besson's guard and throws a big left but Besson blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tebow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tebow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tebow throws a big elbow that misses.
Besson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tebow prevents Besson from getting back to his feet.

Tebow is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Besson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tebow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Besson is keeping the position for now.
Besson wants to get back to his feet but Tebow is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tebow throwing strikes from guard but Besson blocks nicely.
Tebow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Besson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Tebow thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tebow prevents Besson from getting back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tebow stopping the sweep attempt from Besson.
Tebow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Tebow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tebow 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Tebow!
During a confident post fight interview, Tim Tebow thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.