NACF 9: Coleman vs. Tyson PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jon Bayani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladsislas Wshivtsev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bayani
vs
Wshivtsev

170 cm
19
157 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

172 cm
21
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Bayani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Vladsislas Wshivtsev!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wshivtsev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bayani looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Wshivtsev wants to clinch up but Bayani keeps it at a distance.
Wshivtsev shoots for a takedown but Bayani saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wshivtsev wants to clinch.
Wshivtsev has a takedown stuffed.
Jon Bayani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladsislas Wshivtsev.
Nice takedown defense from Bayani. No joy for Wshivtsev on that attempt.
Wshivtsev slips under a jab.
Wshivtsev fails to land the takedown.

Wshivtsev clinches up with Bayani and pushes him back against the cage.
Wshivtsev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bayani.
Wshivtsev missing with knees to the body.
Bayani tries for a takedown but Wshivtsev manages to get underhooks.

Wshivtsev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bayani stuffs the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Wshivtsev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bayani is just riding it out for now. Wshivtsev eventually gives up the hold.

Wshivtsev looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wshivtsev is looking to advance position but Bayani won't allow it.

Wshivtsev gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wshivtsev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bayani but Bayani pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wshivtsev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bayani tries to avoid it but Wshivtsev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bayani to the ground. Bayani escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wshivtsev fails to land the takedown.
Wshivtsev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bayani but Bayani pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wshivtsev shoots in but Bayani avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wshivtsev shoots in for a double leg but Bayani sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wshivtsev fails to land the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wshivtsev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wshivtsev tries to clinch up.
Bayani misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wshivtsev fails to land the takedown.
Wshivtsev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bayani.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wshivtsev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Bayani drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bayani postures up.
Wshivtsev is looking to stand up but Bayani isn't so interested in that idea.

Wshivtsev pushes Bayani off and gets back to his feet.
Wshivtsev misses with a takedown

and Bayani counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Wshivtsev looking for submissions off his back.
Wshivtsev is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bayani missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Wshivtsev looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wshivtsev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wshivtsev.

Wshivtsev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Wshivtsev has his foot on Bayani's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bayani works his way back into a safe position though.

Wshivtsev looking for a guillotine here but Bayani defends easily.

Wshivtsev wriggles free and stands up.
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!
Wshivtsev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wshivtsev shoots in looking for a takedown. Bayani tries to sprawl out of it but Wshivtsev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bayani manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Bayani dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Wshivtsev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bayani pinned against the cage. Bayani gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bayani shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wshivtsev as he avoids it easily.
Wshivtsev fails with the takedown

and Bayani decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wshivtsev's guard.
Bayani trying to control the position from guard on top but Wshivtsev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Wshivtsev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Wshivtsev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Wshivtsev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bayani has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wshivtsev working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wshivtsev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wshivtsev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wshivtsev wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bayani manages to pass to side control.
Wshivtsev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bayani's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bayani's back!
Bayani rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Bayani pushes Wshivtsev off and gets back to his feet.
Bayani walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wshivtsev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wshivtsev fails to land the takedown.
Jon Bayani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladsislas Wshivtsev.

Wshivtsev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bayani!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wshivtsev is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bayani is surviving well by controlling Wshivtsev's body position as best he can.

Wshivtsev is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Bayani takes one to the chin there.
Jon Bayani is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bayani doesn't manage to clinch there - Wshivtsev circles away.

Bayani closes the distance and clinches.
Bayani wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bayani wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wshivtsev has him pressed against the cage.

Wshivtsev manages to break the clinch.
Wshivtsev wants to clinch.
Wshivtsev tries to clinch

and Bayani counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wshivtsev!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wshivtsev is trying to escape the mount.
The referee warns Wshivtsev that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bayani is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bayani avoids the attempt from Wshivtsev to control.
Wshivtsev is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wshivtsev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wshivtsev regains half guard.
Wshivtsev tries to roll over but Bayani keeps him under control.
Wshivtsev keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

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.
Wshivtsev is in trouble now - Bayani has advanced to mount!
Wshivtsev is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Bayani putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jon Bayani overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wshivtsev tries to hold on but Bayani postures up.
Wshivtsev tries to reverse the position but Bayani maintains control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wshivtsev regains half guard.

Wshivtsev pushes Bayani off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Bayani dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Wshivtsev shoots in looking for a takedown. Bayani tries to sprawl out of it but Wshivtsev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bayani manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wshivtsev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Bayani shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bayani wants to control but Wshivtsev is keeping him busy.
Wshivtsev manages to get to full guard.

Wshivtsev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Bayani stands up from Wshivtsev's guard - Bayani perhaps looking for a knockout.
Wshivtsev doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Bayani counters with a shoot takedown. Wshivtsev fights it but they end up in guard.
Jon Bayani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladsislas Wshivtsev.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wshivtsev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Wshivtsev uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Vladsislas Wshivtsev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wshivtsev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bayani swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wshivtsev shoots for a double leg takedown but Bayani sprawls well. He's pushed Wshivtsev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wshivtsev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bayani's waist but Bayani gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wshivtsev off to one side.

Bayani drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Wshivtsev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bayani gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wshivtsev looking for a sweep. Not yet Wshivtsev, not yet.

Wshivtsev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wshivtsev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bayani manages to get himself to full guard.
Bayani can't keep his opponent in guard - Wshivtsev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wshivtsev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vladsislas Wshivtsev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wshivtsev wants to stand up but Bayani has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Bayani taking some punishment here, with Wshivtsev in his half guard.

Wshivtsev looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Wshivtsev decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wshivtsev has his takedown stuffed

and Bayani counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wshivtsev is looking to improve his position.
Wshivtsev is looking to get back to full guard here but Bayani has managed to pass to side control instead.
Wshivtsev manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wshivtsev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bayani is working away from the top position though.
Wshivtsev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bayani's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bayani's back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wshivtsev is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bayani defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Wshivtsev is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Bayani with him. Bayani is trying to defend but Wshivtsev has an arm under the chin now! Bayani grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vladsislas Wshivtsev!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Vanderlaine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaleb Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Phillips's choice of entrance music: Enter Sandman. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Vanderlaine
vs
Phillips

190 cm
19
190 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

186 cm
18
191 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Viktor Vanderlaine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kaleb Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips wants to clinch.
Phillips on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Vanderlaine.

Vanderlaine stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Vanderlaine scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Vanderlaine thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Phillips's head.
Vanderlaine prevents Phillips from standing back up.
Phillips keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vanderlaine missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vanderlaine is looking to take a break and control but Phillips is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Phillips wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Vanderlaine manages to mount him!
Phillips squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Vanderlaine landing strikes, looking to finish!
Vanderlaine scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Phillips wants to control but Vanderlaine is having none of it.
Vanderlaine lands with some strikes.
Vanderlaine landing strikes from the mount and Phillips is in trouble!
Vanderlaine punching from mount but Phillips doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Phillips looks gassed!
Phillips is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Vanderlaine lands with some strikes.
Vanderlaine lands a big shot there that rocks Phillips but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phillips wants to hold on but Vanderlaine pushes him away.
Vanderlaine lands a heavy elbow.
Vanderlaine lands a nice shot to the head.
The referee warns Phillips that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Vanderlaine with the ground and pound from mount.
Vanderlaine tries to control but Phillips wriggling away.
Vanderlaine landing strikes from the mount.
The referee warns Phillips that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Vanderlaine postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Phillips looks a forlorn figure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanderlaine fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

Phillips is rocked!
Vanderlaine has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Phillips's face.
Phillips is still in real trouble! Can Vanderlaine finish him?
Vanderlaine putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Vanderlaine landing strikes, looking to finish!
Vanderlaine landing punches.
Vanderlaine landing strikes, looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vanderlaine punishing his opponent with strikes.
Vanderlaine working Phillips over with strikes here.
Vanderlaine working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Vanderlaine working Phillips over with strikes here.
Vanderlaine with good strikes from the mount here!
Vanderlaine 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanderlaine lands a nice shot to the head.
Vanderlaine lands a nice shot to the head.
Phillips is in a horrible position here. Vanderlaine smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Phillips is bucking up trying to escape but Vanderlaine cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Vanderlaine lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Vanderlaine in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Vanderlaine cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Vanderlaine lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Vanderlaine unloading with bombs!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vanderlaine looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Phillips covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Vanderlaine!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Hamels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Knight has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Knight
vs
Hamels

175 cm
20
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
20
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

King Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cole Hamels!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight shoots in and drives through. Hamels sprawls well.
Hamels throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hamels throws a one two combo.

Knight is rocked!
Hamels throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knight.
Hamels swinging wilding here.
Hamels swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hamels misses with a looping left.
Hamels misses with a double jab.
Hamels misses the jab.
Knight drops Hamels with a beautiful combination! Hamels stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Knight is looking for the KO!

Hamels is rocked!

It looks like Cole Hamels has been cut.
Hamels looks gassed!

Knight lands a huge takedown. Hamels is out but the ref is slow to react and Knight lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Hamels lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Knight!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Grady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mordecai Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grady comes to the cage accompanied by Them Bones by Alice in Chains. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Grady
vs
Brown

186 cm
20
168 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

185 cm
18
175 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

CAGED GEAR

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Grady!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mordecai Brown!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grady lands a jab to the nose.
Grady shoots in for a double leg but Brown sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Grady scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brown in his tracks.
Brown fails with the takedown.
Grady takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

It looks like Paul Grady has been cut.
Grady looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Brown lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Grady is rocked!
A jab lands there for Grady.
Oh Grady is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Grady's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Brown before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mordecai Brown!
Mordecai Brown is the new welterweight champion!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Picard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Green is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Picard
vs
Green

190 cm
21
197 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

188 cm
19
204 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

King Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Raymond Picard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Green!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green swats away the attempt to clinch by Picard.
Green shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Picard pinned against the cage. Picard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Picard misses with a takedown attempt

and Green counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Picard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Picard tries to get out of the position.
Green prevents Picard from improving his position.

Green is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Picard preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Picard wants to improve his position but Green is controlling well.
Green trying to control the action but Picard is working from the bottom.
Picard wants to get back to full guard.
Green wants to lay and pray for a moment but Picard keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Picard misses with a takedown attempt

and Green counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Picard keeping full guard, as Green tries to pass.
Picard working a defensive guard here.
Picard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Green is one step ahead there.
Picard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Green seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Picard is trying to control the position but Green postures up.
Green won't allow Picard to get back to his feet.
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Picard is retaining full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Picard throws a head kick that misses.
Picard tries for a takedown but Green circles away easily

and Green counters with a nice double leg into side control. Picard won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Picard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Picard is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Picard is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Picard can't do much from the bottom here.
Picard is trying to get back to half guard.

Green looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Picard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Green wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Green tries for a kimura but Picard is defending well.
Picard manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Picard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Green keeps working.
Green is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green taking some punishment here, with Picard in his half guard.
Green is trying to get back to full guard.
Picard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Picard tries to pass to full mount but Green defends it.
Picard with the ground and pound but Green uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Picard stopping the sweep attempt from Green.
Picard tries to free his leg and advance position but Green is retaining full guard.
Picard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Green on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Green is on top in guard.

Green drops back looking for a leg! Picard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Picard manages to kick Green off! Green jumps back into Picard's guard.
Picard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Green.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Picard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green sitting in guard here, content to control.
Green slips nicely into half guard.
Picard wants to control but Green is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Green is tying to control. Picard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Picard is trying to maintain the position but Green is very close to passing his half guard.
Picard is looking for a sweep. Green is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Green working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Green prevents Picard from improving his position.
Green is keen to just control but Picard is a slippery customer.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Picard closes the distance looking to clinch

and Green counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Picard's guard now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Green dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Green shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Picard's guard.
Steve Green has got the better of the ground game so far.
Green trying to control but Picard is working from the bottom.
Picard looking to control.
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Picard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Picard is trying to control the position but Green postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Picard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Green stands and throws Picard's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Picard is not content to let Green control the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Picard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Picard scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Picard tries for a kimura but Green is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Green's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Picard trying to control the position but Green is working away.
Picard cracks Green with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Picard trying to control the action but Green is working from the bottom.
Green is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Picard connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Green some visible discomfort.
Picard lands a few punches from side control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Picard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Green counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Picard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Green is one step ahead there.
Picard will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Picard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Green passes the guard and advances to mount!
Green controlling the pace for now.
Green tries to control but Picard wriggling away.
A nice elbow there by Green.
Green wants to control the pace but Picard is squirming around nicely.

Green working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Picard turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Green off and cradles Picard's limp body as Green celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Steve Green!

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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson has chosen saw as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Coleman
vs
Tyson

193 cm
22
264 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
224 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Forbidden Apple

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeff Coleman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Tyson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Coleman pushes Tyson off looking to stand but Tyson dives back in and keeps control.

Coleman has one foot on Tyson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Coleman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Coleman misses with a takedown attempt
and Tyson counters with a series of strikes. Coleman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tyson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tyson shoots in for a double leg but Coleman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Coleman misses with a double jab
and Tyson counters with a one-two to the body.
Coleman is breathing heavily.
Coleman has his takedown stuffed
and Tyson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyson shoots for a takedown but Coleman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Coleman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Coleman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Coleman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Coleman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tyson's guard.

Tyson working for a triangle but Coleman defends it easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Coleman gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Coleman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tyson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Coleman working over Tyson with some ground and pound. Tyson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tyson is looking for a sweep. Coleman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Coleman is looking to advance position but Tyson won't allow it.
Coleman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Coleman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tyson gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Tyson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Coleman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Coleman won't allow Tyson to sweep him here.
Tyson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Coleman's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Coleman pushes Tyson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Coleman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tyson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Coleman as he jumps to the side.
Coleman throws a left and a right that both miss

and Tyson counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Coleman is pushing Tyson's head away, looking to escape. Tyson manages to hold on to the position though.

Coleman throws Tyson to one side and escapes!

Coleman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Coleman looking to control but Tyson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tyson tries to lock up and control but Coleman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tyson has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Coleman's lack of action.
Tyson trying to control but Coleman postures up.
Tyson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tyson trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman stopping the sweep attempt from Tyson.

Tyson working for a triangle but Coleman defends it easily.

Tyson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Tyson has his foot on Coleman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Coleman works his way back into a safe position though.
Coleman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Tyson has his foot on Coleman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Coleman works his way back into a safe position though.

Tyson working for a triangle but Coleman defends it easily.

Tyson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Coleman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Coleman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman wants to stand and escape but instead Tyson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Tyson passes Coleman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tyson trying to control the action but Coleman is working from the bottom.
Coleman looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tyson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Coleman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tyson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Coleman is looking to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Coleman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tyson wants to control the pace but Coleman is squirming around nicely.
Coleman is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Tyson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Tyson.
Tyson trying to control the action but Coleman is working from the bottom.
Coleman could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Coleman throws Tyson to one side and escapes!
Jeff Coleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson shoots and misses

and Coleman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tyson's guard now.
Tyson trying to keep a closed guard but Coleman is proving a slippery customer.
Coleman wants to get up but he can't break Tyson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tyson wants to sweep but no luck.
Tyson controls Coleman momentarily but Coleman frees himself.
Tyson has a closed guard, preventing Coleman from standing up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tyson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Coleman!
Tyson is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Coleman bucks Tyson off and manages to get back to his feet!

Coleman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Coleman gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tyson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Coleman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Coleman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tyson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tyson misses with a takedown attempt - Coleman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jeff Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Tyson.
Coleman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Tyson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Tyson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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!
Tyson uses his free foot to push down on Coleman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Coleman.

Tyson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Coleman manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Tyson swings around for an armbar but Coleman sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tyson's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coleman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Coleman decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tyson, up you get!

Coleman takes the fight into the clinch.

Coleman manages to break the clinch.
Coleman misses with a double jab

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

Coleman uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Coleman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Coleman stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Coleman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tyson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Coleman gets to his feet. Tyson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nice sprawl there from Coleman as Tyson shoots in.
Coleman fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Coleman as he jumps to the side.
Tyson shoots in and drives through. Coleman sprawls well.

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

Tyson has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Coleman should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Tyson has tightened it up now! Coleman should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mike Tyson!
Mike Tyson is the new heavyweight champion!