PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kortelainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tyson
vs
Kortelainen

178 cm
25
250 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

180 cm
27
240 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kalle Kortelainen!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kortelainen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tyson's head.
Tyson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kortelainen circles away.
Kortelainen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tyson throws a big shot that misses.
Kortelainen throws out a counter right but Tyson avoids it with no problem.
Kortelainen connects with a looping right hand.
Tyson misses with a hook
and Kortelainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tyson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kortelainen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tyson thinking.
Mike Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Kortelainen.
Tyson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kortelainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kortelainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Tyson.
Tyson throws a head kick but Kortelainen moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyson walks into a straight right hand from Kortelainen.
Tyson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kortelainen circles away quickly and effectively.
Tyson misses with a takedown attempt
and Kortelainen counters with a nice body shot.

Kortelainen connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Tyson to the floor! Kortelainen dives in looking for the finish!

It looks like Mike Tyson has been cut.
Tyson tries to roll over but Kortelainen keeps him under control.
Tyson is breathing heavily.

Tyson is kicking away at Kortelainen from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Kortelainen grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Tyson trying to push Kortelainen off... Tyson taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Kalle Kortelainen!
During a confident post fight interview, Kalle Kortelainen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Mike Tyson spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll eat your children '.