NACF 13: Bad Blood PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Odinius Thunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duff Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Williams's choice of entrance music: New York, New York. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Thunder
vs
Williams

180 cm
22
212 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

187 cm
20
218 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Odinius Thunder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duff Williams!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Williams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Williams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thunder tries to pull guard but Williams holds him up against the cage and eventually Thunder drops back down to his feet.
Thunder goes for a takedown in the clinch but Williams prevents it.
Williams lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thunder looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Odinius Thunder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thunder wants a takedown.
Williams cracks Thunder with a nice body shot.
Thunder looking for a takedown.
Thunder looking for a takedown.

Williams breaks the clinch.

Williams forces Thunder back against the cage and clinches.
Williams prevents a takedown attempt there.
Thunder tries to pull guard but Williams holds him up against the cage and eventually Thunder drops back down to his feet.
Thunder jumps guard but Williams stands there with Thunder around his waist. Thunder gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thunder jumps guard but Williams stands there with Thunder around his waist. Thunder gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Williams.
Knees to the body from Williams.

Williams manages to break the clinch.
Williams works Thunder's body with a nice hook.
Thunder is breathing heavily.
Thunder tries for a takedown but Williams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Williams has Thunder up against the cage in a clinch.

Williams breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Williams pushes Thunder up against the cage in a clinch.

Williams breaks from the clinch.
Williams drops Thunder with a big left hand and mounts him. Thunder is in big trouble!

Thunder is rocked!

It looks like Odinius Thunder has been cut.

Williams is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Oh Thunder is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thunder circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Williams. Thunder falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Williams!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Duff Williams!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cole Hamels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and New York Strangler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Hamels
vs
York Strangler

188 cm
20
175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
22
167 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

King Clothing

Tesla Apparel

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cole Hamels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, New York Strangler!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamels misses with a wild combination.
Hamels misses with a wild combination.
Strangler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hamels as he avoids it easily.
Hamels ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Hamels scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like New York Strangler has been cut.
Strangler misses with a takedown attempt - Hamels sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A combination from Hamels does no damage.
Strangler has a takedown stuffed.
Cole Hamels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of New York Strangler.
Strangler shoots for a takedown but Hamels saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hamels scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Strangler doesn't seem bothered though.
Hamels throws a series of punches but Strangler moves out of range.
Hamels misses with a wild combination.
Hamels is breathing heavily.

Strangler scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamels parries the strikes from Strangler easily there. Strangler is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hamels to escape.

Strangler wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hamels, who protects the arm well.
Hamels is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Strangler has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Strangler lands an elbow.
Strangler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Strangler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hamels knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hamels is trying to get back to his feet.
Strangler has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hamels!
Strangler landing shots from mount.

Strangler moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hamels has worked his arm free - good work by Hamels!
Strangler tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hamels's legs.
Strangler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hamels keeps working.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strangler working a defensive guard but Hamels manages to pass into side control anyway.
Strangler gets back to half guard.
Hamels prevents Strangler from improving his position.
It looks like Hamels is going to stand back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strangler punching from the bottom.
Hamels prevents Strangler from improving his position.

Strangler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
It looks like Hamels is going to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hamels tries to bum rush Strangler with a series of wild strikes but Strangler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hamels throws a right hand that Strangler ducks under and follows up with a left that Strangler also avoids with ease.

Strangler shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Strangler showed some decent athleticism there.
Hamels pushes Strangler off looking to stand but Strangler dives back in and keeps control.
Strangler working over Hamels with some ground and pound. Hamels looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Strangler thows a huge punch but Hamels dodges it nicely.
Strangler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hamels defending well though.
Strangler is tying to control. Hamels wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hamels on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Strangler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A combination from Hamels does no damage.
Strangler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hamels.
Cole Hamels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Hamels. No joy for Strangler on that attempt.
Strangler shoots in for a takedown but Hamels shows good takedown defense.
Strangler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Strangler darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Strangler slips a nice elbow through Hamels's hands, connecting with Hamels's forehead.
Strangler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Hamels is defending against the submission attempts here by Strangler.
Strangler works his way into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strangler tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hamels's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

New York Strangler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on New York Strangler's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hamels misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strangler misses with a takedown attempt - Hamels sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hamels lands a with a good body shot.
Hamels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strangler moves away.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Strangler.

Strangler wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hamels, who protects the arm well.

Strangler swings around for an armbar but Hamels sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Strangler's guard.
Hamels will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Strangler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Strangler trying to control the action but Hamels is working from the bottom.
Strangler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hamels defending well though.
Ground and pound from Strangler.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strangler thows a huge punch but Hamels dodges it nicely.
Strangler tries to pass to full mount but Hamels defends it.
New York Strangler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Strangler working the head and body with strikes.
Strangler trying to advance position but Hamels counters by regaining guard.
Strangler connects with a couple of short punches.
Hamels is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Strangler is controlling him.
Strangler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Strangler pushes down on Hamels's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Hamels makes his way to full guard, as Strangler worked for a kimura.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamels utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Strangler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hamels is keeping the position for now.
Strangler wants to control from the top but Hamels keeps moving.

Strangler drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hamels manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Strangler has Hamels in his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Strangler is on top in guard.
Strangler looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strangler thows a big elbow that misses.
Hamels keeping full guard, as Strangler tries to pass.
Strangler stops Hamels from standing up.
Hamels trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Strangler slips nicely into half guard.
Strangler trying to advance position but Hamels counters by regaining guard.
Strangler stops Hamels from standing up.
Strangler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Strangler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hamels swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hamels utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hamels wants to stand but Strangler is controlling the position.
Strangler forces his way into half guard.
Strangler is pressing down on Hamels's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hamels is holding on for now.
Nice strikes from Strangler there.
Hamels won't allow Strangler to pass to mount.
Strangler moves into full mount! Hamels won't be happy about that!
Hamels is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Strangler wants to control the pace but Hamels is squirming around nicely.

Strangler swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hamels is now in Strangler's guard. A big mistake from Strangler there, giving up the dominant position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

New York Strangler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on New York Strangler's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Strangler shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hamels's guard.
Hamels wants to get back to his feet but Strangler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Strangler forces his way into half guard.
Strangler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hamels is not content to let Strangler control the position.
Strangler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hamels avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Strangler.
Strangler looks to land a strike but Hamels avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Strangler won't allow Hamels to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Strangler drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hamels looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hamels looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hamels!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Strangler wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Hamels has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Strangler's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Strangler is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Hamels!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Cole Hamels!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xander Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Knopfler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Adams
vs
Knopfler

188 cm
22
245 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
220 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground

Forbidden Apple
Tesla Apparel

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xander Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Knopfler!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knopfler throws a big shot that misses.
Xander Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knopfler looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Adams drives through with a takedown into guard.
Adams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Adams pushes down on Knopfler's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Adams is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Knopfler!

Adams is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Knopfler is surviving well by controlling Adams's body position as best he can.
Adams fails to take his opponent's back.

Adams jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Knopfler manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Knopfler is being controlled here.
Adams could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
You can see the frustration on Knopfler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Adams works to advance to full mount. Knopfler defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knopfler wants to hold on but Adams pushes him away.
Adams tries to control but Knopfler wriggling away.

Adams is working for a guillotine from mount but Knopfler frees his head quite easily.

Adams is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Adams!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Xander Adams!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Winchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Harith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Winchester
vs
Harith

185 cm
20
192 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

189 cm
22
192 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Winchester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Harith!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Harith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harith throws a series of strikes that have Winchester backpedaling.
Harith misses with an uppercut. Winchester saw that one coming.
Harith misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Harith.
Winchester sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Harith to the ground! Winchester dives into full mount looking to finish!

Harith is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Winchester! Harith is hurt baaadly! Winchester is firing away with more strikes - Harith is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). David Winchester!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mordecai Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Mordecai Brown has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Brown
vs
Knight

185 cm
18
175 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

175 cm
20
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Tesla Apparel

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mordecai Brown!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Knight!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown swinging wilding here.
Nice uppercut there from Brown.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown drops Knight with a beautiful combination! Knight stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Brown is looking for the KO!

Knight is rocked!
Brown keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Knight is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?
Both fighters circling a little - Knight finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Brown lands with a nice body punch.

Brown closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Knight to the mat! Knight manages to get full guard.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Brown wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Brown throws and elbow that misses. Knight uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brown's guard. Nice move by Knight!
Knight seems to have recovered his senses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brown is on top in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Brown stands up and waves to Knight to follow him.

Brown tries to keep at a distance but Knight has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brown misses with a double jab.
Brown misses with a series of wild punches.

Knight bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Brown tries to escape but Knight is in control.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Knight avoids the strikes from the bottom by Brown.
Knight wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
Brown can't do much from the bottom here.
Brown is trying to improve his position.

Knight decides to stand back up. Knight steps back and let's Brown get back to his feet.
Brown has a takedown stuffed.

Knight feints and as Brown raises his hands in defense, Knight changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is striking but Knight is not phased and passes to half guard.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Knight is working away from the top position though.
Brown wants to get back to his feet.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Knight has control of the leg.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Brown throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Knight colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Brown as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Knight is left battered and dazed whilst Brown and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mordecai Brown!
Mordecai Brown retains his welterweight title!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
78%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabricio Vai Cavalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vai Cavalo comes to the cage accompanied by Tropa de Elite. Tyson has chosen saw as his entrance music. Mike Tyson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Fabricio Vai Cavalo's chin.

Vai Cavalo
vs
Tyson

193 cm
22
256 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
224 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BioPharm Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fabricio Vai Cavalo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vai Cavalo gets a takedown into half guard.
Vai Cavalo looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Vai Cavalo is taking a breather. Tyson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tyson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Vai Cavalo has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Tyson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tyson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vai Cavalo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tyson regains half guard.
Tyson is trying to control but can't.
Vai Cavalo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tyson actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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.

Tyson looking for a guillotine here but Vai Cavalo defends easily.
Tyson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tyson is on top in guard.
Vai Cavalo managing to control the position.
Tyson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vai Cavalo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tyson wants to pass the guard but Vai Cavalo is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tyson 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.

Vai Cavalo has his foot on Tyson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tyson works his way back into a safe position though.
Vai Cavalo looking for a sweep. Not yet Vai Cavalo, not yet.
Vai Cavalo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tyson forces his way into half guard.
Vai Cavalo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tyson is working away from the top position though.
Vai Cavalo wants to improve his position but Tyson is controlling well.
Vai Cavalo could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Tyson is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Vai Cavalo has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vai Cavalo gets back to full guard.
Vai Cavalo keeping moving, preventing Tyson from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vai Cavalo is on top in guard.
Tyson trying to strike off his back.
Tyson looking to control.
Vai Cavalo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tyson wants to sweep here but Vai Cavalo controlling him for the moment.
Vai Cavalo is working Tyson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Tyson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Tyson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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.

Tyson looking for a guillotine here but Vai Cavalo defends easily.

Tyson working for a triangle but Vai Cavalo defends it easily.
Tyson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vai Cavalo controls the pace.
Tyson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vai Cavalo manages to get himself to full guard.
Tyson slips nicely into half guard.

Tyson is working for a kimura but Vai Cavalo is defending it quite comfortably.

Tyson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vai Cavalo is just riding it out for now. Tyson eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Tyson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Vai Cavalo gets caught flat footed, as Tyson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Tyson drops back looking for a leg! Vai Cavalo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vai Cavalo manages to kick Tyson off! Tyson jumps back into Vai Cavalo's guard.
Vai Cavalo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vai Cavalo keeping moving, preventing Tyson from controlling successfully.

Tyson 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.
Tyson with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vai Cavalo is controlling Tyson's posture.
Tyson trying to control the position from guard on top but Vai Cavalo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vai Cavalo is on top in guard.
Vai Cavalo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Tyson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tyson controls Vai Cavalo momentarily but Vai Cavalo frees himself.

Tyson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vai Cavalo won't allow Tyson to sweep him here.
Tyson looking to control.
Tyson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vai Cavalo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tyson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Tyson is trying for a kimura here. Vai Cavalo looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Tyson wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Tyson! Mike Tyson retains his heavyweight title!