PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Noah Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and VJ Mithani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mithani has chosen Forever - Drake, Kanye West, Lil Wayne and Eminem as his entrance music. 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.

Tyson
vs
Mithani

180 cm
23
150 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

170 cm
22
145 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Noah Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, VJ Mithani!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mithani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mithani bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
VJ Mithani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mithani misses the shot to the body.
Mithani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mithani throws a series of strikes that have Tyson backpedaling.
Mithani is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tyson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mithani counters with a three punch combo that has Tyson backing up. Tyson nods at Mithani to acknowledge the strikes.
Mithani moves in looking to clinch but Tyson pushes him off.
A shot to the body from Mithani misses
and Tyson counters with a nice uppercut.
Mithani throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tyson counters with a left to the body.
Tyson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mithani moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tyson swats away the attempt to clinch by Mithani.
A big left from Tyson misses.
Mithani lands a body shot.
Mithani misses with the combination.
Mithani throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tyson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mithani throws a combination that misses
and Tyson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mithani rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tyson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tyson connects with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson closes the distance but Mithani moves to the side
and Mithani counters with a slapping leg kick.

Tyson moves into the clinch.
Tyson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mithani softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mithani fails to land.
Tyson scores with a hook to the body.
Mithani wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tyson pushes Mithani back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mithani lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tyson.
Mithani wants to stall.
Mithani is working Tyson over against the cage.
Mithani looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Mithani has him pressed against the cage.
Mithani misses with a punch on the inside.
Tyson has had enough of the clinch but Mithani keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Mithani fails to land.
Tyson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Mithani breaks the clinch.
Mithani pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tyson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tyson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mithani.
Mithani throws a nice looking combination but Tyson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tyson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mithani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyson manages to avoid it.
Tyson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tyson misses with a wild body shot.
Mithani fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tyson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mithani tries to clinch up.
Mithani will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tyson tries to clinch but Mithani is having none of it.
Mithani looks to land a combination. Tyson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tyson is breathing heavily.

Mithani rushes Tyson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mithani doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tyson working hard to break the clinch.
Mithani prevents Tyson from breaking the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mithani doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mithani has Tyson pressed against the cage, preventing Tyson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mithani throws an elbow but misses.

Mithani pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tyson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mithani's head.
Mithani throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tyson counters with a nice uppercut.
Tyson just misses with a punch to the body.
Mithani looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tyson moves in looking to clinch but Mithani pushes him off.
Mithani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Mithani closes the distance and clinches.
Tyson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Mithani breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mithani tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tyson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tyson throws a body punch but Mithani moves out of range.
Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch but Mithani swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tyson clinches but Mithani breaks the clinch
and Mithani counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tyson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mithani misses with a jab to the body
letting Tyson counter with a right hand.
Mithani is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tyson rather than just go for the knockout.
Mithani lands with a slapping head kick.
Mithani lands a nice looking body shot.
Mithani lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mithani smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mithani scores with a one two! Tyson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mithani lands with a good body shot.
Mithani is looking to clinch.
Tyson misses with a series of wild punches.

Mithani clinches up with Tyson and pushes him back against the cage.
Mithani scores with a shot to the side of Tyson's head.
Mithani lands a nice elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mithani misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mithani has a couple of punches blocked by Tyson.
Tyson misses with some punches.
Mithani throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mithani wants to stall.

Mithani breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but VJ Mithani will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mithani tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tyson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tyson keeps the fight on the outside.

Mithani moves into range and clinches up with Tyson.
Mithani has Tyson pressed against the cage.
Tyson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mithani's efforts to push away.
Tyson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mithani gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tyson.
Tyson dodges an elbow strike from Mithani.
Mithani has had enough of the clinch but Tyson keeps him there for the moment.
Tyson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mithani tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mithani working aggressively here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tyson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mithani is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mithani.
Mithani lands a body shot.
Tyson is looking to break free of the clinch but Mithani has double underhooks.

Mithani breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tyson misses with a hook. Mithani ducked under it nicely.

Mithani closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mithani scores a nice knee to the body.
Mithani misses with the head strike.
Mithani wants to break free but Tyson has control.
Tyson is leaning against Mithani and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mithani pushes off an throws an elbow but Tyson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mithani throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tyson blocks it with crossed arms.
Tyson avoids the elbow strike from Mithani, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mithani obliges.
Tyson tries to break free but Mithani pushes him back against the cage.
Mithani struggles to land a body shot inside as Tyson controls his hands.
Mithani is looking to break free of the clinch but Tyson has double underhooks.
Mithani swings wildly with an uppercut but Tyson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mithani comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mithani wants to stall.
Mithani lands a nice knee to the body.
Tyson taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Mithani fails to land.
Mithani tries a knee to the head but Tyson blocks it.

Mithani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mithani misses the shot to the body.
Mithani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyson moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mithani fails to land with a series of punches.
A lazy left from Tyson finds it's target.
Noah Tyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Mithani closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tyson.
Mithani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mithani lands with a left to the head.
Tyson wants to get back to striking at distance but Mithani won't allow it.
Mithani digs a right hand underneath Tyson's ribcage. Tyson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tyson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mithani has him pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tyson blocks an uppercut.
Tyson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice elbow from Mithani.
Mithani lands a nice elbow.

Mithani pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mithani scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tyson misses with a body shot.
Mithani fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tyson blocks a head kick by Mithani.
Mithani jabs at Tyson's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mithani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mithani just misses with a punch to the body.
Mithani tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tyson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tyson misses with a jab to the body
and Mithani counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mithani lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mithani scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tyson doesn't seem bothered though.
Mithani tries to clinch but Tyson moves out of range.
Mithani throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tyson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tyson avoids the head kick by Mithani.
Mithani works Tyson's body with a nice hook.
Mithani tries to clinch but Tyson moves out of range.
Mithani throws a nice looking combination but Tyson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice combination there by Mithani.
Mithani jabs at Tyson's body.
Tyson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mithani pushes Tyson up against the cage in a clinch.
Mithani gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tyson avoids a wild elbow strike from Mithani.
Mithani working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mithani lands an uppercut.
Mithani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tyson blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Mithani breaks from the clinch.
Mithani thows a body shot but no joy.
Mithani lands with a right hand.
Mithani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tyson.
Tyson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mithani to score with a decent uppercut.
Mithani misses with a double jab.
Tyson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mithani throws a series of punches but Tyson avoids them all with ease.
Tyson misses with the combination.

Mithani has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

VJ Mithani showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

No joy there for Tyson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tyson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mithani lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mithani connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
VJ Mithani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tyson throws a hook but Mithani avoids it easily.
Mithani moves in looking to clinch but Tyson pushes him off.
Mithani tries to clinch up
and Tyson counters with a nice body shot.

Mithani closes the distance and clinches.
Mithani lands an elbow inside that Tyson shrugs off.
Mithani scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tyson lands a shot to the body.
Mithani lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tyson as Mithani tries to tie him up.
Tyson is looking to control Mithani's arms but Mithani gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tyson has his back to the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mithani softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Mithani.
Tyson working hard to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mithani lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Mithani's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mithani misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mithani rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tyson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mithani lands a right hook to the body.
Tyson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mithani's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Mithani duly obliges.
Mithani with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mithani lands with a nice body punch.
Mithani moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mithani throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mithani misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mithani tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tyson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mithani lands with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mithani dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice combination there by Mithani.
Mithani lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tyson at a distance.
Mithani fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mithani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyson manages to avoid it.
A combination from Mithani does no damage.
Mithani swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mithani doesn't manage to clinch there - Tyson circles away.
Mithani lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tyson at a distance.
Mithani throws a series of strikes that have Tyson backpedaling.
Mithani throws a right hand that Tyson ducks under and follows up with a left that Tyson also avoids with ease.
Mithani throws a head kick but Tyson moves out of range.
Nice cross by Mithani.
Mithani jabs at Tyson's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mithani throws a right and a left that Tyson avoids nicely.
Mithani throws a nice looking combination but Tyson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mithani scoring well with a low kick there.
Mithani changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mithani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot by Mithani.
Mithani wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mithani misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mithani scores with a nice head shot.
Mithani throws a series of punches but Tyson avoids them all with ease.
Mithani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mithani fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mithani fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tyson keeps the fight on the outside.

Mithani closes the distance and pushes Tyson back into the cage.
A short uppercut from Mithani.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tyson tries to break free but Mithani pushes him back against the cage.
Mithani tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tyson's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mithani pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mithani swings for the body but Tyson moves out of range.
Mithani scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tyson doesn't seem bothered though.
Mithani getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mithani lands with a shot to the body.
Noah Tyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyson keeps the fight on the outside.
Mithani lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tyson's sensitive parts.

Mithani takes the fight into the clinch.
Mithani's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tyson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mithani tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tyson.
VJ Mithani is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mithani lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mithani stalling in the clinch but Tyson improves position.
Mithani throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mithani misses with an elbow over the top.

Mithani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

And that's the end of the fight!
VJ Mithani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mithani has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 26:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... VJ Mithani!