PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Neil deGrasse Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

deGrasse Tyson
vs
Cain

175 cm
23
178 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

189 cm
26
180 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Stonewall

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Neil deGrasse Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eric Cain!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cain fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but deGrasse Tyson avoids it really well and circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Cain.

It looks like Neil deGrasse Tyson has been cut.
Cain tries a head kick but it misses.
deGrasse Tyson avoids the head kick by Cain.
Cain connects with a crisp jab.
Cain throws a body kick that misses
and deGrasse Tyson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

deGrasse Tyson throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Cain stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. deGrasse Tyson follows into mount!

Cain is rocked!

It looks like Eric Cain has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
deGrasse Tyson controlling the pace for now.
Cain is still in real trouble! Can deGrasse Tyson finish him?
deGrasse Tyson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Cain to take his back!
Cain can't escape the position.
Cain seems to have recovered his senses.
deGrasse Tyson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cain's body.
Cain turns into deGrasse Tyson and is now in his guard.
deGrasse Tyson trying to control the position here.
Cain stopping the sweep attempt from deGrasse Tyson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain trying to control but deGrasse Tyson is working from the bottom.
deGrasse 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.
deGrasse Tyson is trying to control the position but Cain postures up.

Cain thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cain stopping the sweep attempt from deGrasse Tyson.
Cain wants to control from the top but deGrasse Tyson keeps moving.

Cain drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cain jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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.
deGrasse Tyson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cain's guard.

Cain working for submissions but it's allowed deGrasse Tyson to get to half guard.
Cain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Cain looking for submissions off his back.

Cain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but deGrasse Tyson pulls his head out easily.

deGrasse Tyson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Cain.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cain tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but deGrasse Tyson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cain trying to remain calm as deGrasse Tyson controls from the top position.
Cain wants to control but deGrasse Tyson postures up.
Cain is looking to reverse the position.
deGrasse Tyson prevents Cain from escaping the position.
Cain trying to remain calm as deGrasse Tyson controls from the top position.

deGrasse Tyson decides to stand back up. deGrasse Tyson steps back and let's Cain get back to his feet.
deGrasse Tyson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

deGrasse Tyson moves into range and clinches up with Cain.
Cain is trying to push deGrasse Tyson away but deGrasse Tyson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
deGrasse Tyson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
deGrasse Tyson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cain is trying to pull guard but deGrasse Tyson has him pressed against the cage.
Cain can't break the clinch.
Cain is trying to pull guard but deGrasse Tyson has him pressed against the cage.
Neil deGrasse Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Cain.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
deGrasse Tyson tries a knee to the head but Cain blocks it.
Cain is trying to pull guard but deGrasse Tyson has him pressed against the cage.
Cain tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cain tries to pull guard but deGrasse Tyson holds him up against the cage and eventually Cain drops back down to his feet.
Cain fails to pull guard.
Cain tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. deGrasse Tyson just stands there and leans against the cage.

Cain ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cain no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cain looks gassed!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cain wants to sweep but no luck.
deGrasse Tyson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
deGrasse Tyson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
deGrasse Tyson wants to pass the guard but Cain is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neil deGrasse Tyson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

deGrasse Tyson takes the fight into the clinch.
Cain looking to throw knees to the head but deGrasse Tyson is blocking nicely.
Cain jumps guard but deGrasse Tyson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
deGrasse Tyson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
deGrasse Tyson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
deGrasse Tyson lands an elbow that stopped Cain in his tracks for a moment.
Cain fails to pull the fight into his guard.
deGrasse Tyson lands an elbow that stopped Cain in his tracks for a moment.
deGrasse 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.
deGrasse Tyson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cain's face.
deGrasse Tyson looking to throw knees to the head but Cain is blocking nicely.
deGrasse Tyson lands an elbow inside that Cain shrugs off.
Cain jumps guard but deGrasse Tyson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Neil deGrasse Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Cain.
deGrasse Tyson lands an elbow inside that Cain shrugs off.
deGrasse Tyson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

deGrasse Tyson has the Thai plumb, controlling the head nicely. He loads up with a big knee to the head and Cain goes down! deGrasse Tyson pounces into side control - this one could be over soon!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A lull in the action here as deGrasse Tyson stalls from top position.
Cain is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Cain tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but deGrasse Tyson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
deGrasse Tyson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cain wants to hold on but deGrasse Tyson pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
deGrasse Tyson controlling from the full mount.
Cain is looking to improve his position but deGrasse Tyson isn't that keen on the idea.
Neil deGrasse Tyson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
deGrasse Tyson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
deGrasse Tyson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cain is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
deGrasse Tyson lands a heavy elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cain keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
deGrasse Tyson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Cain to take his back!
I really don't envy Cain right now.
deGrasse Tyson has good solid back control here.
Cain tries to escape but deGrasse Tyson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
deGrasse Tyson controlling the position well here. Cain rolled but deGrasse Tyson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Cain tries to break free.
Cain is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
I would not like to be Cain right now.
deGrasse Tyson is trying to stick to Cain's back but Cain is turning into deGrasse Tyson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in deGrasse Tyson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cain.
deGrasse Tyson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neil deGrasse Tyson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! deGrasse Tyson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Cain walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. deGrasse Tyson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cain shoots in for a double leg but deGrasse Tyson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
deGrasse Tyson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Neil deGrasse Tyson is winning the standup battle so far.
Cain looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? deGrasse Tyson is fending him off so far but Cain persists. Nope, deGrasse Tyson circles away and we're back to standing.
Cain avoids the head kick by deGrasse Tyson.
deGrasse Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
deGrasse Tyson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cain looks to land a combination but deGrasse Tyson avoids it well.
Eric Cain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

deGrasse Tyson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for deGrasse Tyson.
Cain is trying to force a seperation but deGrasse Tyson has the dominant position.
deGrasse Tyson tries to land a knee to the head but Cain blocks with his arms.

deGrasse Tyson manages to break the clinch.
Eric Cain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Cain gets tackled into the cage by deGrasse Tyson. deGrasse Tyson maintains the clinch.
deGrasse Tyson lands a knee to the body.
Cain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
deGrasse Tyson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
deGrasse Tyson scores with a knee to the head.
deGrasse Tyson lands an elbow just above Cain 's eye.
Cain letting deGrasse Tyson take a breather here.
Cain using the Thai plumb to throw knees but deGrasse Tyson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
deGrasse Tyson lands a knee to the head.
Cain fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Neil deGrasse Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Cain.
deGrasse Tyson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cain blocks it with crossed arms.
Cain takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cain takes a knee to the side of the body.
Neil deGrasse Tyson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
deGrasse Tyson tries to land a knee to the head but Cain blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by deGrasse Tyson.
deGrasse Tyson looking to throw knees to the head but Cain is blocking nicely.
Cain fails to pull guard.
deGrasse Tyson lands an elbow inside.
deGrasse Tyson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
deGrasse Tyson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cain's face.
Cain tries to pull guard but deGrasse Tyson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
deGrasse Tyson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cain tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. deGrasse Tyson smiles and moves away.
deGrasse Tyson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cain.
Eric Cain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

deGrasse Tyson closes the distance and clinches.
deGrasse Tyson throws a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
deGrasse Tyson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
deGrasse Tyson landing some nice looking knees to the body.

deGrasse Tyson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cain shoots in for a double leg but deGrasse Tyson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
deGrasse Tyson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cain doesn't seem bothered though.

deGrasse Tyson gets a clinch.
deGrasse Tyson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cain can do to turn this around?
deGrasse Tyson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
deGrasse Tyson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
deGrasse Tyson landing knees to the body.
deGrasse Tyson connects with a knee to the head.
Cain takes a knee right on the jaw!
deGrasse Tyson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cain's face.
deGrasse Tyson lands a nice elbow.
Cain using the Thai plumb to throw knees but deGrasse Tyson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cain is trying to pull guard but deGrasse Tyson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
deGrasse Tyson looking to throw knees to the head but Cain is blocking nicely.
deGrasse Tyson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cain in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
deGrasse Tyson scores with a knee to the head.
deGrasse Tyson tries to land a knee to the head but Cain blocks with his arms.
Nice elbow from deGrasse Tyson.
deGrasse Tyson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cain is trying to pull guard but deGrasse Tyson has him pressed against the cage.
Cain is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables deGrasse Tyson to keep the fight standing.
deGrasse Tyson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cain jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as deGrasse Tyson walks away with a smile on his face. Cain gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

deGrasse Tyson instigates a clinch.
deGrasse Tyson throws a knee to the head but misses.
deGrasse Tyson tries a knee to the head but Cain blocks it.
deGrasse Tyson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for deGrasse Tyson.

deGrasse Tyson breaks the clinch.
Cain circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

deGrasse Tyson takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
deGrasse Tyson lands a damaging elbow.
deGrasse Tyson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cain avoids it.
deGrasse Tyson tries a knee to the head but Cain blocks it.
Cain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cain is trying to push deGrasse Tyson away but deGrasse Tyson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Neil deGrasse Tyson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cain fails to pull guard.
Cain tries to pull guard but deGrasse Tyson won't allow it.
Cain tries to land knees in the clinch but deGrasse Tyson avoids the damage to the body.
deGrasse Tyson leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
deGrasse Tyson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
deGrasse Tyson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
deGrasse Tyson landing knees to the head.
deGrasse Tyson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Neil deGrasse Tyson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well deGrasse Tyson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil deGrasse Tyson!
A victorious Neil deGrasse Tyson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.