PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jere Karalahti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Karalahti
vs
Tyson

188 cm
26
190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

179 cm
20
197 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Determined

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jere Karalahti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tyson takes a swing at Karalahti's ribcage but misses.

Tyson tries to sprawl but Karalahti drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Tyson has one foot on Karalahti's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Karalahti avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Karalahti with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tyson counters with an outside leg kick.
Karalahti tries for a takedown but Tyson circles away easily
and Tyson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karalahti with a poor takedown
enabling Tyson to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jere Karalahti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson lands a jab to Karalahti's midsection.
That kick from Tyson tenderised Karalahti's leg. Karalahti is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tyson connects with an inside leg kick.
Karalahti is breathing heavily.
Karalahti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Karalahti shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Tyson counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Tyson - just one landing.
Tyson tests Karalahti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tyson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karalahti's head backwards.
Karalahti misses with a takedown attempt
and Tyson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tyson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Karalahti's sensitive parts.
Tyson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyson looks to land a combination but Karalahti avoids it well.
Tyson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Karalahti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tyson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Karalahtis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tyson jabs Karalahti to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Tyson.
Tyson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Karalahti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tyson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karalahti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Karalahti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Karalahti is rocked!
Karalahti glances at the clock... BAM! Tyson nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Karalahti crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Karalahti is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Tyson!