PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tysson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juhani Jarvela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarvela has chosen Real American as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tysson
vs
Jarvela

190 cm
25
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
38
200 lbs
21 - 40 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Dissolution Fight Wear

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Tysson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 40 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juhani Jarvela!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tysson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tysson lands a nice shot to the body.
Tysson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jarvela jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tysson walks away with a smile on his face. Jarvela gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jarvela lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tysson at a distance.

Tysson clinches with his opponent.
Tysson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jarvela tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tysson avoids it.
Jarvela's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tysson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tysson prevents the takedown attempt.
Tysson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tysson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tysson lands with a light punch inside.
Tysson avoiding damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tysson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tysson is pressed up against the cage. Jarvela has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tysson down to the mat. Tysson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mike Tysson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juhani Jarvela.
Some wild striking there from Jarvela.
Tysson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jarvela just misses with a punch to the body.

Tysson rushes Jarvela and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jarvela tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jarvela is trying to pull guard but Tysson has him pressed against the cage.
Tysson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jarvela's efforts to push away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tysson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tysson as Jarvela tries to tie him up.
Tysson lands with a short shot to the head.
Tysson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jarvela backwards.
Tysson lands with a light punch inside.
Tysson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tysson lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jarvela tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tysson smiles and moves away.

Tysson rushes Jarvela and presses him up against the cage.
Jarvela wants to break free but Tysson has control.
Tysson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tysson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tysson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jarvela is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tysson to keep the fight standing.
Tysson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jarvela tries to pull guard but Tysson won't allow it.
A body shot lands from Tysson.
Tysson stops a takedown attempt from Jarvela.
Tysson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jarvela backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jarvela is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tysson to keep the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tysson lands with a light punch inside.
Tysson stalling.
Tysson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Tysson.
Tysson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tysson cracks Jarvela with a nice body shot.
Tysson is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Tysson 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.

A punch combination from Jarvela misses.

Tysson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tysson has Jarvela pushed against the cage.
Tysson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jarvela can do to turn this around?
Jarvela throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tysson blocks it with crossed arms.
Tysson lands a body punch.
Jarvela tries to stall but Tysson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tysson stalls.
Tysson managing to block the knees to the body from Jarvela.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Tysson.
Tysson lands an uppercut.
Tysson stalling in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarvela fails to pull guard.
Jarvela wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tysson has him pressed against the cage.
Jarvela goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tysson prevents it.
Jarvela drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mike Tysson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juhani Jarvela.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tysson.
A frustrated look appears on Jarvela's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tysson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tysson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jarvela has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tysson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tysson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jarvela jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tysson walks away with a smile on his face. Jarvela gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Tysson takes the fight into the clinch.
Tysson presses Jarvela against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tysson blocking some punches.
Tysson digs a right hand underneath Jarvela's ribcage. Jarvela let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tysson lands a nice uppercut.
Tysson is pushing Jarvela up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jarvela misses with an elbow over the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tysson lands with a left to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Tysson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Jarvela tries to pull guard but Tysson holds him up against the cage and eventually Jarvela drops back down to his feet.
Tysson lands a hook that snaps the head of Jarvela backwards.
Tysson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tysson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jarvela backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tysson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jarvela is looking to break free of the clinch but Tysson has double underhooks.
Tysson stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Tysson.
Jarvela misses with an uppercut.

Tysson clinches up with Jarvela and pushes him back against the cage.
Tysson leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tysson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Tysson dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Tysson moves into the clinch successfully.
Jarvela is looking to break free of the clinch but Tysson has double underhooks.
Jarvela is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tysson is defending well.
A shot in the inside from Tysson.
Tysson has Jarvela pressed against the cage, preventing Jarvela from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tysson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jarvela jumps guard but Tysson stands there with Jarvela around his waist. Jarvela gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tysson lands a hook that snaps the head of Jarvela backwards.
Tysson lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tysson prevents Jarvela from breaking the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Tysson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Tysson on the inside.
Jarvela throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jarvela is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mike Tysson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juhani Jarvela.
Jarvela wants to break free but Tysson has control.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tysson is working Jarvela over against the cage.
Tysson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jarvela has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mike Tysson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tysson.
Jarvela is trying to pull guard but Tysson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Juhani Jarvela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tysson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tysson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jarvela is trying to break the clinch but Tysson is controlling him.
Tysson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tysson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jarvela backwards.
Jarvela wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tysson has him pressed against the cage.
Tysson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarvela's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tysson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jarvela looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short body shot lands from Tysson as the two fighters clinch.
Jarvela misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jarvela is trying to force a seperation but Tysson has the dominant position.
Tysson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tysson is pressed up against the cage. Jarvela has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tysson down to the mat. Tysson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Tysson darts in and clinches Jarvela up against the cage.
Tysson leaning against his opponent.
Tysson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jarvela.
Tysson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jarvela's efforts to push away.
Tysson scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tysson just leaning against Jarvela, taking a breather.
Tysson lands a right hand.
Jarvela tries to pull guard but Tysson holds him up against the cage and eventually Jarvela drops back down to his feet.
Tysson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jarvela tries to pull guard but Tysson holds him up against the cage and eventually Jarvela drops back down to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tysson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Tysson.
Mike Tysson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Jarvela pulls guard successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Tysson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tysson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Tysson!