PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brain Moody (ranked 5887 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 25120 p4p, 0 weight class). Brain Moody has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Moody
vs
Tyson

218 cm
18
278 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
225 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brain Moody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Moody closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tyson to the mat! Tyson manages to get full guard.
Tyson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Moody loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tyson wants to stand up but Moody is controlling him.
Moody trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tyson's guard.
Moody sitting in guard here, content to control.

Moody stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tyson swings for the body but Moody moves out of range.
As Tyson tries to get set, Moody tries to push him back and clinch up but Tyson manages to avoid the attempt.

Moody shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Moody showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moody stalling.
Moody has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moody stands up from half guard.
Tyson fails to land with a series of punches.

Moody gets a double leg takedown into Tyson's guard.
Moody is stalling in the full guard.
Moody forces his way into half guard.

Moody stands up out of the half guard.
Moody scores with a push kick.

Moody forces Tyson back against the cage and clinches.
Tyson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moody is looking for a takedown.
Moody wants a takedown but no success here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moody is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tyson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brain Moody. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson is looking to break free of the clinch but Moody has double underhooks.
Tyson avoiding damage as Moody throws knees to the body.

Moody's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tyson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tyson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moody throws a body kick that misses.
That kick from Moody tenderised Tyson's leg. Tyson is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyson throws a series of punches but Moody avoids them all with ease.

Moody feints and as Tyson raises his hands in defense, Moody changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Moody sitting in guard here, content to control.

Moody stands and steps away. Tyson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nice body kick from Moody.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moody shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tyson as he avoids it easily.
Tyson cracks Moody with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tyson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tyson cracks Moody with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moody is defended easily by Tyson.
No joy there for Tyson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mike Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick there by Moody.
Moody staying out of range there.
Tyson moves out of range as Moody throws a body kick.
Tyson throws out a counter right but Moody avoids it with no problem.
Moody throws the kick towards the body but Tyson avoids it.
Tyson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moody throws a wild body kick that Tyson sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Tyson misses.
Some wild striking there from Tyson.
Moody misses the shot to the body.
Tyson wants to counter with a clinch but Moody pushes him away.

Moody drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Tyson sneaks out the side door and pushes Moody away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
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!
Moody misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tyson throws a series of punches but Moody avoids them all with ease.
Tyson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Moody counters with a two punch combo.
Tyson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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 Brain Moody will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Tyson swinging wildly here.
Brain Moody is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moody tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tyson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tyson throws a series of punches but Moody moves out of range.
Moody is looking to clinch.

Moody clinches.
Moody is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tyson is defending well.
Moody drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tyson gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Moody decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Moody working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tyson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tyson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tyson being controlled here momentarily.
Tyson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Moody's guard.
Moody looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tyson postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Moody is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Moody sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Brain Moody overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Moody stands up and beckons Tyson to join him on the feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Moody.
Moody prevents Tyson from escaping the position.
Tyson is trying to escape the position but Moody is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moody decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tyson to his feet.

Moody looking to score a takedown here. Tyson is defending well but Moody drives through and ends up in Tyson's guard.

Moody gets to his feet. Tyson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Moody slips under a jab from Tyson.

Moody looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Moody stands up and waves to Tyson to follow him.
Tyson throws a series of punches but Moody moves out of range.
A big left from Tyson misses.
Moody throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Moody, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tyson throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moody circles away quickly and effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mike Tyson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tyson falls off balance throwing a combination

and Moody counters with a shoot takedown. Tyson fights it but they end up in guard.

Moody stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Tyson forces Moody back against the cage and clinches.
Tyson is trying to force a seperation but Moody has the dominant position.
Moody is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brain Moody. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson wants to get back to striking at distance but Moody won't allow it.
Moody is looking to take this one to the mat.
Moody tries for a takedown but Tyson manages to get underhooks.
Moody wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brain Moody dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Tyson throws a right and a left that Moody avoids nicely.
Tyson throws a nice looking combination but Moody bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moody misses with a body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Moody - that will leave a mark!
Moody tries to clinch but Tyson is having none of it.
Moody is looking to land body kicks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moody is defended easily by Tyson.
Moody tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tyson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moody somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moody looks to land a body kick but Tyson moved away.
Tyson misses with a combination

and Moody counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moody stands up from half guard.

Moody shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Tyson kicks Moody off and gets back to his feet.
Tyson throws a body punch but Moody moves out of range.

Moody feints and as Tyson raises his hands in defense, Moody changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Tyson has his feet on Moody's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyson throws a hook but Moody avoids it easily.
Tyson throws a series of punches but Moody avoids them all with ease.
Moody tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moody moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tyson swinging wildly here.
Tyson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheers as Tyson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Moody doesn't seem phased though.
Tyson avoids a kick to the body.
Tyson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tyson jabs Moody to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Tyson moves into the clinch successfully.
Tyson is trying to break free.

Moody breaks from the clinch.
Tyson misses with a combination

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson gets underhooks to prevent Moody's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brain Moody. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson is looking to break free of the clinch but Moody has double underhooks.
Moody missing with knees to the body.
Moody tries for a takedown but Tyson manages to get underhooks.
Moody trying to land knees to the body.
Moody is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tyson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tyson can't break the clinch.
Moody is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tyson is defending well for now.
Tyson can't break the clinch.
Tyson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Moody drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tyson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Moody goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tyson prevents it.

Tyson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Tyson. No joy for Moody on that attempt.
Nice body punch from Tyson.
Tyson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mike Tyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brain Moody is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tyson swinging wildly here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Tyson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Moody has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Brain Moody!