PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyson Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Cote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cote comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Slaughterhouse-The One kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Tyson Jr
vs
Cote

178 cm
24
178 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

178 cm
25
172 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

UCF NUTRITION

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Tyson Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Cote!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Tyson Jr.
Tyson Jr looks to land a right hand but Cote moved out of range.
Tyson Jr throws a series of punches but Cote avoids them all with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cote.
Cote avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tyson Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson Jr dips to his left and cracks Cote with an uppercut!
Tyson Jr misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson Jr throws a series of punches but Cote avoids them all with ease.
Tyson Jr throws a right hand that Cote ducks under and follows up with a left that Cote also avoids with ease.
Nice sprawl there from Tyson Jr as Cote shoots in.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tyson Jr!
Mike Tyson Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cote.
Some wild striking there from Tyson Jr.

Tyson Jr gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cote to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cote drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tyson Jr dives on top into guard.
Tyson Jr stays in close to Cote's body and controls the position.
Tyson Jr tries to stand but Cote is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyson Jr postures up.
Tyson Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Cote.

Cote escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tyson Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cote has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tyson Jr is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cote.
Cote tries to buck Tyson Jr off but Tyson Jr is having none of it.

Tyson Jr decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cote to his feet.
Tyson Jr misses with a double jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tyson Jr stuffs the takedown.
Mike Tyson Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Cote.
Tyson Jr looks to land a combination but Cote avoids it well.
Tyson Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tyson Jr tries to bum rush Cote with a series of wild strikes but Cote uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tyson Jr misses with a double jab.
Tyson Jr is breathing heavily.

Cote scores a takedown into full mount!

Cote wants to finish this one by submission but Tyson Jr is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cote.

Cote jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Tyson Jr is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tyson Jr and Cote has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Tyson Jr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Tyson Jr scores with a one two! Cote had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tyson Jr jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cote avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Tyson Jr as Cote shoots in.
Mike Tyson Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tyson Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cote moves out of range as Tyson Jr strikes.
Cote shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tyson Jr as he avoids it easily.
Tyson Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cote moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tyson Jr misses with a few strikes there.

Cote closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tyson Jr is trying to get back to his feet.
Tyson Jr gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

Tyson Jr defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cote.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cote working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cote trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tyson Jr can't escape the position.

Cote working for a guillotine from mount but Tyson Jr is in no mood to give up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cote looking to control but Tyson Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Cote is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Tyson Jr can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Cote working for a guillotine from mount but Tyson Jr is in no mood to give up.
Tyson Jr tries to lock up and control but Cote gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tyson Jr is in a horrible position here. Cote smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Cote is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Cote showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tyson Jr.
Tyson Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tyson Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Cote fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tyson Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Frank Cote will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Cote showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tyson Jr.
No luck for Cote with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson Jr throws a right hand that Cote ducks under and follows up with a left that Cote also avoids with ease.
Tyson Jr scores with a jab to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cote keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tyson Jr.
Tyson Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cote circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cote avoids the body shot from Tyson Jr.
Tyson Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tyson Jr throws a hook to the side of Cote's head but Cote sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tyson Jr misses with the combination.
Cote slips a jab and a cross from Tyson Jr.
Mike Tyson Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tyson Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cote moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tyson Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cote.
A combination from Tyson Jr does no damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cote.
Mike Tyson Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Cote.
Cote fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tyson Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cote shoots in and drives through. Tyson Jr sprawls well.
Cote fails with a takedown attempt.
Tyson Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cote sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Tyson Jr misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cote.
A combination from Tyson Jr does no damage.
Tyson Jr throws a right and a left that Cote avoids nicely.
Cote uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyson Jr.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tyson Jr throws a series of punches but Cote avoids them all with ease.
Tyson Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Tyson Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tyson Jr 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Tyson Jr!