PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Earnest Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iron Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Earnest Murray has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Murray
vs
Mike Tyson

209 cm
18
278 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

178 cm
25
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Earnest Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iron Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tyson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Murray looking for a sweep. Not yet Murray, not yet.
Murray bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tyson's guard.

Tyson looking for a sweep. Not yet Tyson, not yet.
Tyson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Murray accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Murray wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving.

Murray got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tyson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murray has managed to get both his arms back between Tyson's legs - danger averted.
Murray won't allow Tyson to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray controls from within his opponent's guard.
Murray stopping the sweep attempt from Tyson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tyson is proving hard to escape from.
Murray wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving.
Murray throws a big elbow that misses.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Tyson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Murray is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tyson.
Murray throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Murray misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Murray misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Murray misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Tyson has eaten all the pies!
Murray throws a strike aimed at the side of Tyson's head but Tyson avoids it well.
Tyson is trying to get back to half guard.
The strikes coming from Murray are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Murray throws a strike aimed at the side of Tyson's head but Tyson avoids it well.
Tyson looks to move to half guard but instead Murray has passed into mount! Damn!
Murray misses with a head shot.
Murray trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray is trying to take his opponent's back.
Murray will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Murray sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Tyson is working to get back to half guard.
Tyson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Murray controlling from mount.
Tyson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Murray misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray with good strikes from the mount here!
Tyson is looking to improve his position but Murray isn't that keen on the idea.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tyson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Murray tries to control but Tyson wriggling away.
Murray working Tyson over with strikes here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tyson wants to hold on but Murray pushes him away.
Tyson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Murray.
Tyson is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Earnest Murray dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Murray enables Tyson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Murray manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tyson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murray swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Murray throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Murray is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Murray 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.
Murray throwing shots but Tyson is blocking nicely.
Murray thows a huge punch but Tyson dodges it nicely.
Earnest Murray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Murray missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Murray thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tyson's head.
Tyson keeping control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tyson is trying to get back to full guard.
Murray sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tyson defending well though.
Murray sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tyson defending well though.
Tyson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Murray.
Murray sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tyson defending well though.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Murray fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Murray has his takedown stuffed
and Tyson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tyson scores with a jab to the head.

Tyson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Murray sprawls well initially but Tyson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tyson is taking a breather. Murray says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Murray is trying to maintain the position but Tyson is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson prevents Murray from improving his position.

Tyson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Tyson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Tyson misses.
Murray fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Earnest Murray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Murray with that takedown attempt.
Tyson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Murray enables Tyson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Murray manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tyson is one step ahead there.

Tyson stands and steps away. Murray gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Murray darts in looking for a takedown but Tyson gets double underhooks and turns Murray into the cage.

Tyson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murray, pushing him back against the cage.
Murray tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tyson just stands there and leans against the cage.

Tyson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Murray regains guard immediately.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tyson is one step ahead there.
Tyson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Murray's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iron Mike Tyson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Tyson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Murray sprawls well initially but Tyson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Tyson is looking for a kimura but Murray is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tyson to get the leverage.
Murray has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tyson is working away from the top position though.
Murray is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murray is trying to stand back up but Tyson is controlling him
Murray is looking for a sweep. Tyson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray missing with punches from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murray tries for a takedown but Tyson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Iron Mike Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Murray gets tackled into the cage by Tyson. Tyson maintains the clinch.
Tyson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Tyson wants the takedown. Murray is fighting it off but Tyson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Murray's guard against the cage.
Tyson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Murray escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tyson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Murray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tyson is one step ahead there.
Tyson's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Murray is working an open guard so Tyson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murray.

Tyson drives through with a takedown into Murray's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Murray keeping full guard, as Tyson tries to pass.
Tyson is stalling in the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray looking for a sweep. Not yet Murray, not yet.
Tyson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tyson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tyson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murray swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Murray looking for a sweep. Not yet Murray, not yet.

Tyson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Murray, up you get!
Tyson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tyson looks to throw a body kick

and Murray counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Murray.

Tyson has Murray pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tyson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Murray tumbling to the mat - Tyson dives into Murray's guard.
Murray lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Murray postures up in Tyson's guard and throws a big left but Tyson blocks it.
Tyson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Murray won't allow Tyson to get back to his feet.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tyson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tyson pulls Murray in to control the position.
Murray is looking to work some ground and pound but Tyson has wrist control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iron Mike Tyson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tyson 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

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