PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jack Brown was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Tyson
vs
Brown

180 cm
26
240 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

187 cm
24
266 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Brown!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Tyson. Those never looked like landing.
Brown looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Tyson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Tyson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mike Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Tyson misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Brown closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tyson's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Brown passes Tyson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Brown wants to pass to mount but Tyson is defending the position.
Tyson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Brown frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Brown has hold of Tyson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tyson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Tyson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brown on the ground.

Brown looking to secure an arm triangle but Tyson defends it well.

Brown is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tyson is surviving well by controlling Brown's body position as best he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brown looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Tyson tries to hold on but Brown postures up.

Brown has control of Tyson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tyson regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brown working for a guillotine from mount but Tyson is in no mood to give up.

Brown looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Tyson tries to reverse the position but Brown maintains control.

Brown is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Tyson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Brown with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brown looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Brown with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Brown is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Tyson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Tyson shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Brown dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Brown tries to keep at a distance but Tyson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tyson is trying to force a seperation but Brown has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Tyson has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson is trying to push Brown away but Brown has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Brown gets control of Tyson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Brown will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tyson wanted to stand there but Brown had control of the position.
Tyson postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.
Tyson is looking to advance position but Brown has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Brown with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brown looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Tyson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tyson tries to get out of the position.

Brown has control of Tyson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tyson regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Brown is working for a guillotine from mount but Tyson frees his head quite easily.

Brown working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brown looking to secure an arm triangle but Tyson defends it well.

Brown is working for a guillotine from mount but Tyson frees his head quite easily.

Brown jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tyson manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brown works to advance to full mount. Tyson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

Brown working for a guillotine from mount but Tyson is in no mood to give up.

Brown working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Tyson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Brown shoots in for a takedown but Tyson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tyson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Brown counters with a single leg into guard. Tyson didn't expect that.
Brown passes Tyson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Brown passes to full mount!
Tyson regains half guard.
Brown is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brown is working for a guillotine from mount but Tyson frees his head quite easily.

Brown wants to finish this one by submission but Tyson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Brown.

Brown with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brown is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Tyson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Tyson shrugs it off.

Brown working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Brown looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brown is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Tyson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Tyson shrugs it off.

Brown looking to secure an arm triangle but Tyson defends it well.
Tyson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Brown looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brown looking for a guillotine from mount but Tyson is having none of it.
Mike Tyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Brown has hold of Tyson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tyson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Tyson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Brown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brown winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Brown!