PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abel Tyssen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Karanova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tyssen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Fight Song. This should be fireworks!

Tyssen
vs
Karanova

200 cm
25
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
24
272 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abel Tyssen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Karanova!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karanova wants to clinch up but Tyssen keeps it at a distance.

Tyssen clinches up with Karanova and pushes him back against the cage.

Tyssen successfully pulls guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Karanova passes Tyssen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Tyssen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tyssen wants to get back to full guard.

Karanova is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tyssen defends it well.
Karanova content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Karanova is pressing down on Tyssen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tyssen is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Karanova is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tyssen is just riding it out for now. Karanova eventually gives up the hold.
Karanova really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tyssen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Tyssen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Karanova pulls his head out easily.
Karanova trying to control the action but Tyssen is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Karanova is pressing down on Tyssen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tyssen is holding on for now.
Karanova blocks the strikes from Tyssen.

Karanova is looking for a kimura but Tyssen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Karanova to get the leverage.

Karanova is working for a submission of some sort.

Karanova seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyssen is looking to escape.
Karanova is keen to just control but Tyssen is a slippery customer.

Karanova is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tyssen is looking to control Karanova's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tyssen avoid being mounted?
Karanova drops an elbow to the side of Tyssen's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyssen trying to control but Karanova postures up.
Karanova trying to control from half guard but Tyssen is working away.

Karanova is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tyssen defends it well.
Karanova is looking to pass Tyssen's guard but actually Tyssen recovers to full guard.
Karanova distracts Tyssen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Karanova dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Tyssen gets tackled into the cage by Karanova. Karanova maintains the clinch.
Tyssen working hard to break the clinch.
Tyssen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Karanova is keeping busy.
Tyssen can't break the clinch.

Karanova turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Karanova manages to end up in side control.
Tyssen regains half guard there - taking advantage of Karanova's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Karanova not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Karanova is trying to control the action in half guard but Tyssen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karanova not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Karanova is trying to control. Tyssen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Karanova throwing shots but Tyssen is blocking nicely.

Karanova seems to be looking for submissions.
Karanova is looking to stall here but Tyssen recovers full guard.
Tyssen keeping full guard, as Karanova tries to pass.

Karanova postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tyssen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Karanova, into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karanova wants to sweep here but Tyssen controlling him for the moment.
Tyssen wanted to stand there but Karanova had control of the position.
Tyssen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karanova wants to get back to his feet but Tyssen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Tyssen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Karanova bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Karanova decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Tyssen tries to clinch but Karanova is having none of it.
Karanova leaves Tyssen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tyssen wants to clinch.

Karanova gets a clinch.
Karanova is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Tyssen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abel Tyssen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyssen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karanova manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karanova shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tyssen defends it nicely.

Tyssen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Karanova is breathing heavily.
Tyssen is trying to control the position but Karanova postures up.
Karanova must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Tyssen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Karanova defends well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karanova is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Karanova showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Karanova shoots in for a takedown but Tyssen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Karanova avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tyssen misses with a few strikes there.
Karanova is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tyssen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tyssen darts in looking for a takedown but Karanova gets double underhooks and turns Tyssen into the cage.
Karanova has Tyssen pressed against the cage, preventing Tyssen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tyssen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Karanova gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tyssen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Karanova jumps guard but Tyssen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Abel Tyssen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Karanova.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tyssen breaks from the clinch.
Karanova tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tyssen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck for Karanova with that takedown attempt.
Karanova fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Karanova takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Tyssen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Karanova on his heels. He'll look to pass Karanova's guard now, I'm sure.

Karanova working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tyssen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tyssen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tyssen is pushing down on Karanova's leg trying to pass to half guard. Karanova is fighting to maintain full guard but Tyssen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Karanova tries to get to full guard but Tyssen has control of the leg.
Tyssen tries to pass to full mount but Karanova defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyssen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tyssen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tyssen tries to stand but can't do so whilst Karanova controls his leg.
Karanova is trying to maintain the position but Tyssen is very close to passing his half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
It looks like Tyssen is going to stand back up.
Tyssen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyssen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tyssen prevents Karanova from improving his position.

Karanova actively working from the bottom here.
Tyssen prevents Karanova from standing back up.

Tyssen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Karanova has managed to free his arm - good work.

Tyssen decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Tyssen tries to close the distance and clinch but Karanova swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tyssen tries to bum rush Karanova with a series of wild strikes but Karanova uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Tyssen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tyssen throws a nice looking combination but Karanova bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karanova keeps the fight on the outside.
Karanova dives in and grabs Tyssen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tyssen pushes down on Karanova's head and hops out.
Tyssen tries to bum rush Karanova with a series of wild strikes but Karanova uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karanova defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tyssen.

Karanova has taken the fight to the clinch.

Karanova breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Karanova rushes Tyssen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karanova is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tyssen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abel Tyssen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Karanova 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Karanova!