PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Asko Uskovainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uskovainen comes to the cage accompanied by . This should be fireworks!

Uskovainen
vs
Tyson jr

182 cm
32
188 lbs
14 - 12 - 0

180 cm
30
194 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

Good takedowns
Good knees
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Asko Uskovainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Tyson jr!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Uskovainen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tyson jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Uskovainen.
Uskovainen is just content to waste time from the top position. Tyson jr takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Uskovainen preventing the sweep.
Uskovainen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tyson jr trying to control the position.
Tyson jr is pulling down on Uskovainen's head. It's preventing any offense from Uskovainen, at least for the moment.
Uskovainen throws a big elbow that misses.
Uskovainen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tyson jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Uskovainen won't allow Tyson jr to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson jr keeping moving, preventing Uskovainen from controlling successfully.
Uskovainen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Uskovainen being controlled here momentarily.
Tyson jr wants to get back to his feet but Uskovainen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Mike Tyson jr hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Uskovainen misses with a body kick.
Tyson jr moves out of range as Uskovainen throws a body kick.
Tyson jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Uskovainen misses the jab.

Tyson jr dives in and scores a takedown into Uskovainen's guard.

Tyson jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Tyson jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Uskovainen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tyson jr has managed to get both his arms back between Uskovainen's legs - danger averted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson jr wants to control from the top but Uskovainen keeps moving.
Uskovainen 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.

Uskovainen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Uskovainen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Uskovainen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tyson jr defends it easily.
Tyson jr wanted to stand there but Uskovainen had control of the position.
Uskovainen keeping moving, preventing Tyson jr from controlling successfully.
Tyson jr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Uskovainen is proving hard to escape from.
Uskovainen is trying to control the position but Tyson jr postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Uskovainen is keeping the position for now.

Uskovainen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

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

Uskovainen is looking for a triangle but Tyson jr pushes his legs off easily.
Uskovainen is breathing heavily.
Tyson jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Uskovainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyson jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Uskovainen is looking for a triangle but Tyson jr pushes his legs off easily.
Tyson jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyson jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Uskovainen is keeping the position for now.
Uskovainen looking for a sweep. Not yet Uskovainen, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mike Tyson jr has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Tyson jr feints and as Uskovainen raises his hands in defense, Tyson jr changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tyson jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Uskovainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Tyson jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyson jr trying to control but Uskovainen is working from the bottom.
Uskovainen is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Uskovainen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tyson jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Uskovainen being controlled here, momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Uskovainen keeping full guard, as Tyson jr tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Asko Uskovainen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tyson jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Tyson jr managing to block the knees to the body from Uskovainen.

Tyson jr has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Uskovainen is trying to keep an underhook but Tyson jr manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyson jr moves nicely into side control.
You can see the frustration on Uskovainen's face as Tyson jr controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Uskovainen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Tyson jr decides to stand back up. Tyson jr steps back and let's Uskovainen get back to his feet.
Tyson jr takes one to the side of the head.

Tyson jr is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Uskovainen's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Uskovainen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tyson jr pulls his head out easily.
Tyson jr prevents Uskovainen from improving his position.
Tyson jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Uskovainen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson jr controlling the action here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mike Tyson jr was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Tyson jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Uskovainen.
Tyson jr works Uskovainen's body with a nice hook.
Tyson jr throws a head kick that misses.

Tyson jr drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Uskovainen looking for a sweep. Not yet Uskovainen, not yet.
Tyson jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Uskovainen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tyson jr is aware though and is defending well.
Uskovainen trying to control the position.
Tyson jr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tyson jr wanted to stand there but Uskovainen had control of the position.

Uskovainen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tyson jr is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tyson jr trying to control but Uskovainen is working from the bottom.

Uskovainen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tyson jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tyson jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Uskovainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uskovainen is trying to keep Tyson jr in close.
Uskovainen has a closed guard, preventing Tyson jr from standing up.
Mike Tyson jr has got the better of the ground game so far.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mike Tyson jr wasn't active enough on the ground.

Uskovainen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tyson jr's guard.
Tyson jr is looking to stand up but Uskovainen isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uskovainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tyson jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tyson jr wants to stand and escape but Uskovainen is having none of it.
Uskovainen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tyson jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tyson jr wants to sweep here but Uskovainen controlling him for the moment.
Uskovainen passes Tyson jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Uskovainen misses with a head shot. Tyson jr uses the momentum to regain guard.
Uskovainen throwing strikes from guard but Tyson jr blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uskovainen trying to control but Tyson jr is working from the bottom.

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

Tyson jr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Uskovainen on his heels. He'll look to pass Uskovainen's guard now, I'm sure.
Tyson jr is looking to stand up but Uskovainen won't let him.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Tyson jr is posturing up here but Uskovainen has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Tyson jr tries to roll out but it's too tight and Tyson jr has to tap! Slick submission there by Uskovainen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Asko Uskovainen!
Asko Uskovainen made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Först öf öll ai wuld laik to tänk tsiisus, tsiisus saivs and plaah plaah plaah, tsiisus plaah tsiisu plaahplaah tsiis plaah plaah, tsiisustsiisustsiisus...'.