PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyson (ranked 4967 p4p, 6637 weight class) and Duke Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Tyson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Tyson
vs
Savage

225 cm
25
245
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
21
240
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 New York, Mike Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duke Savage!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage misses with an attempted mid kick.

Tyson gets a clinch.
Savage wants to break the clinch but can't.

Tyson manages to pull guard.

Tyson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Savage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tyson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Savage won't allow Tyson to sweep him here.
Savage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tyson is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Savage manages to pass to side control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Tyson is holding on to half guard well.
Tyson is looking for a sweep. Savage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Savage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyson keeps working.

Savage is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Savage wants to take a breather but Tyson is having none of it.

That's two 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 taking some punishment here, with Savage in his half guard.
Tyson is trying to stand up here but Savage is controlling him well.
Tyson is not content to let Savage control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyson trying to hold on to Savage's head to control him but Savage postures up.
Savage slips a nice elbow through Tyson's hands, connecting with Tyson's forehead.
Tyson gets back to full guard.
Savage won't allow Tyson to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage being controlled here momentarily.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Duke Savage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Tyson drives through and clinches with Savage against the cage.
Tyson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Savage wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tyson pressing his opponent against the cage.

Tyson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Savage throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

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.
Tyson blocks a head kick by Savage.
Tyson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

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

Savage has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Tyson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Tyson is breathing heavily.

Savage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tyson on the wrong end of a nice jab.

It looks like Mike Tyson has been cut.
Savage gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Savage doesn't manage to clinch there - Tyson circles away.
Savage listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Savage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tyson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Duke Savage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Tyson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Tyson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Savage sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tyson slips a jab and a cross from Savage.
Savage misses with a body kick.

Tyson has closed the distance and engaged Savage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Savage's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Savage tries to break the clinch but Tyson is controlling the position.
A right handed body shot lands from Tyson.
Tyson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson crunches a lovely knee into Savage's ribcage.
Savage has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Duke Savage has been cut.
Savage has had enough of the clinch but Tyson keeps him there for the moment.

Tyson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Savage gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tyson.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tyson or perhaps it was just good defense by Savage, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Tyson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson slips a jab and a cross from Savage.
Savage slaps away a takedown attempt from Tyson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Savage flicks out a counter leg kick but Tyson steps away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Savage throws a body shot but no joy.
Savage throws a one two combo.
Savage misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Tyson moves into the clinch.

Tyson breaks from the clinch.
Tyson scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savage tries to clinch up.
Duke Savage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Savage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tyson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Savage defends well and Tyson ends up having to push Savage into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Savage unleashes a big counter combination but Tyson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tyson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Tyson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tyson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Savage moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Savage throws a counter combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tyson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mike Tyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Savage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Savage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tyson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Savage.
As Savage looks to move away, Tyson throws a big counter combo but Savage just gets out of the way.
Savage feints a jab promting Tyson to slip. Savage then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tyson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Savage.
Tyson misses with a takedown
and Savage counters with a one-two to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Savage scores with a four punch combination!
Tyson moves to clinch but Savage breaks away
and Savage counters with a right hand to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage tries to clinch but Tyson is having none of it.
Tyson tries to counter by clinching up but Savage breaks away and moves out of range.
Savage keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Savage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tyson keeps the fight on the outside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savage misses with a kick to the body.
Savage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A leg kick checked by Tyson.
Tyson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Savage eats them both and turns towards Tyson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Savage throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tyson tries to clinch but Savage is having none of it.
Savage throws a leg kick
and Tyson counters with a one-two to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Duke Savage will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Savage wants to clinch up but Tyson keeps it at a distance.
Tyson fails to land the takedown.
Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Savage swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Savage unleashes a big counter combination but Tyson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Savage wants to clinch up but Tyson keeps it at a distance.
Tyson blocks a head kick by Savage.
Tyson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tyson dodges the punch combination from Savage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Savage throws a counter combo.
Tyson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Savage defends well and Tyson ends up having to push Savage into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Savage unleashes a big counter combination but Tyson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Tyson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savage wants to break free but Tyson has control.
Tyson is trying to pull guard but Savage turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tyson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Savage is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Savage looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Savage is looking to break free of the clinch but Tyson has double underhooks.
Savage has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tyson has Savage pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Savage manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tyson has Savage pressed against the cage, preventing Savage from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Savage can't break the clinch.
Savage tries to break the clinch but Tyson is controlling the position.

Tyson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Savage motions for Tyson to come forward. Savage throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tyson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Savage is fending him off so far but Tyson persists. Nope, Savage circles away and we're back to standing.
Savage throws a series of punches but Tyson moves out of range.
Savage goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Savage throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tyson's head.
Savage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A lazy left from Savage finds it's target.
Savage throws a combination that misses
and Tyson counters with a three punch combo that has Savage backing up. Savage nods at Tyson to acknowledge the strikes.
Savage misses with a combination

and Tyson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Tyson jumps guard and drags Savage to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Tyson wants to improve his position but instead Savage has moved into half guard.
Savage wants to control but Tyson is keeping him busy.
Savage prevents Tyson from improving his position.
Savage is looking to take a break and control but Tyson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savage might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tyson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's four 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.

Tyson is kicking away at Savage from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Savage grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Tyson trying to push Savage 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 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Duke Savage!
Mike Tyson was interviewed post fight and said 'He did a great job and uhh, It was a great fight he just was the better man'.