PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyson Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carwin Brock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brock comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Elephant Man - Haters (feat Hunt & Jim Jones) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Tyson Jr
vs
Brock

178 cm
27
178 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

190 cm
23
170 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Tyson Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carwin Brock!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brock moves out of range of the body kick.
Tyson Jr misses the jab.
Tyson Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brock is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tyson Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tyson Jr throws a right hand that Brock ducks under and follows up with a left that Brock also avoids with ease.

Tyson Jr lands a left and a right that send Brock crashing to the mat, dazed. Tyson Jr thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Brock is rocked!

It looks like Carwin Brock has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyson Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Brock is still on wobbly legs! Can Tyson Jr finish him?
Tyson Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tyson Jr misses with a head kick.
Brock seems to have recovered his senses.
Tyson Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Mike Tyson Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Brock.
Tyson Jr tries a low kick but Brock avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson Jr takes a swing at Brock's ribcage but misses.
Tyson Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brock avoids the head kick by Tyson Jr.
Brock slips under a jab.
Tyson Jr thumps Brock with a low kick.
Tyson Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Brock ducks under a wild hook from Tyson Jr.
Brock is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tyson Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brock.

Tyson Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tyson Jr is breathing heavily.
Brock being controlled here momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brock throws a strike but Tyson Jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Brock looking for a guillotine here but Tyson Jr defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brock 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.

Brock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tyson Jr defends it easily.
Brock wants to improve his position but instead Tyson Jr has moved into half guard.
Tyson Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's four 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 controlling the pace.
Brock is looking to improve his position.

Tyson Jr postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Brock to stand up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brock checks a leg kick.
Tyson Jr throws a leg kick that is checked

and Brock counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tyson Jr pushes Brock off looking to stand but Brock dives back in and keeps control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyson Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Tyson Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carwin Brock's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Tyson Jr throws a sloppy head kick

and Brock counters with a shoot takedown. Tyson Jr fights it but they end up in guard.
Brock must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tyson Jr wants to stand up but Brock is controlling him.
Brock is looking to work some ground and pound but Tyson Jr has wrist control.

Tyson Jr is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brock fails to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brock keeps control of Tyson Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brock is trying to break the clinch but Tyson Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Brock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tyson Jr smiles and moves away.
Mike Tyson Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carwin Brock.
Tyson Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Brock tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tyson Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brock somewhat.
Tyson Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tyson Jr throws out a loose jab but Brock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyson Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tyson Jr throws a sloppy head kick
and Brock counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nice sprawl there from Tyson Jr as Brock shoots in.
Brock looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tyson Jr is fending him off so far but Brock persists. Nope, Tyson Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Brock lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brock.

It looks like Mike Tyson Jr has been cut.
Tyson Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Brock decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tyson Jr's guard.
Brock is looking to work some ground and pound but Tyson Jr has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tyson Jr uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Tyson Jr misses with a combination
and Brock counters with a one-two to the body.
Brock dives in and grabs Tyson Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tyson Jr pushes down on Brock's head and hops out.
Tyson Jr misses with a leg kick

and Brock counters with a shoot takedown. Tyson Jr fights it but they end up in guard.
Brock won't allow Tyson Jr to get back to his feet.
Brock missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tyson Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brock missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brock prevents Tyson Jr from getting back to his feet.
Brock scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyson Jr wants to stand but Brock is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carwin Brock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Brock shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tyson Jr defends it nicely.
Tyson Jr throws a right hand that Brock ducks under and follows up with a left that Brock also avoids with ease.
Brock shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brock fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mike Tyson Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carwin Brock.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tyson Jr misses with a straight left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A right-left combo lands from Tyson Jr.
Tyson Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brock doesn't seem bothered though.
Tyson Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brock.
Tyson Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Tyson Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tyson Jr lands a jab to Brock's midsection.
Mike Tyson Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyson Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Brock counters with a takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brock prevents Tyson Jr from escaping the position.
Brock lands a nice forearm strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyson Jr is pushing Brock's head away, looking to escape. Brock manages to hold on to the position though.
Brock working away.
Brock working the body and head with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson Jr is trying to get back to his feet.
Brock throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Tyson Jr is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tyson Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tyson Jr falls off balance throwing a combination

and Brock counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tyson Jr!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brock looking to secure an arm triangle but Tyson Jr defends it well.
Tyson Jr is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carwin Brock really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Tyson Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tyson Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Tyson Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tyson Jr throws a sloppy head kick
and Brock counters with a leg kick.
Tyson Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brock counters with a good low kick that Tyson Jr was not able to check.
Brock shoots in for a takedown but Tyson Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tyson Jr thows a leg kick but Brock checks it
and Brock counters with a good low kick that Tyson Jr was not able to check.
Tyson Jr throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Brock counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tyson Jr!
Tyson Jr reaches up to try and control the position but Brock seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Tyson Jr rolls and tries to escape and now Brock has his back!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson Jr trying to control the hands but Brock won't let him.
Brock misses with punches from the back.

Brock is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tyson Jr knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tyson Jr for a finish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Brock throwing wild punches that miss their target.

Tyson Jr preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Brock.
Tyson Jr controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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.
Brock somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Brock struggling to land strikes to the head as Tyson Jr covers up.
Tyson Jr is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Brock seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Tyson Jr's chin but Tyson Jr turns very nicely into Brock's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Tyson Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carwin Brock dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Tyson Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tyson Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tyson Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tyson Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

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

Brock drops back looking for a leg! Tyson Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tyson Jr manages to kick Brock off! Brock jumps back into Tyson Jr's guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Brock postures up and lands a big shot to Tyson Jr's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Carwin Brock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Brock trying to control but Tyson Jr is working from the bottom.

Brock is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tyson Jr is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tyson Jr has escaped and now he's on top!

Brock 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.

Brock looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tyson Jr passes into side control.
Brock trying to control but Tyson Jr flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Brock wants to control his opponent's hands but Tyson Jr gets his hands free.
Tyson Jr has the hooks in. Brock is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Brock wants to control his opponent's hands but Tyson Jr gets his hands free.
Brock tries to roll but Tyson Jr sticks to his back.
Tyson Jr controlling the position well here. Brock rolled but Tyson Jr kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

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 Jr's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Brock can't escape the position.
Brock trying to control the hands but Tyson Jr won't let him.
Mike Tyson Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carwin Brock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brock has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 46:49
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 46:49
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carwin Brock!
Carwin Brock is the new welterweight champion!