PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyson jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oktawian August (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). August has chosen Hit 'em up as his entrance music. 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.

Tyson jr
vs
August

180 cm
29
194 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

188 cm
23
190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Tyson jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Oktawian August!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
August shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tyson jr but Tyson jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tyson jr dives in and grabs August's left leg, looking for a takedown. August pushes down on Tyson jr's head and hops out.

August drives through with a takedown into guard.
August content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
August trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyson jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyson jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but August is one step ahead there.
August is looking to work some ground and pound but Tyson jr has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson jr keeping moving, preventing August from controlling successfully.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Oktawian August wasn't active enough on the ground.
Tyson jr looks for a takedown but August sprawls well.
Horrible takedown by Tyson jr or perhaps it was just good defense by August which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Tyson jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.

August instigates a clinch.
Tyson jr tries to work over August's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tyson jr working hard to break the clinch.
Tyson jr tries to work over August's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
August is pushing Tyson jr up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tyson jr prevents the takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tyson jr working aggressively here.
August can't break the clinch.
Tyson jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tyson jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tyson jr tries to break the clinch but August is controlling the position.
August drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tyson jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
August drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Tyson jr breaks from the clinch.
August throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tyson jr's waist but Tyson jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing August off to one side.
Nice defenses there by Tyson jr.
Tyson jr throws a series of strikes that have August backpedaling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but August swivels and escapes.
Tyson jr has a takedown stuffed.
Tyson jr slaps away a takedown attempt from August, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Tyson jr rushes August and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tyson jr gets underhooks to prevent August's takedown attempt.
A bit of stalling here from August.
August wants a takedown but no success here.
Tyson jr lands a shoulder strike.
Tyson jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
August blocks an uppercut.
Tyson jr cracks August with a nice body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Tyson jr.

Tyson jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oktawian August seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

August pushes Tyson jr up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
August misses with a body punch.
August is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tyson jr lands a shoulder strike.
August is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tyson jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
August has Tyson jr pressed against the cage, preventing Tyson jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
August jumps guard but Tyson jr stands there with August around his waist. August gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tyson jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tyson jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
August is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tyson jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
August jumps guard but Tyson jr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
August wants a takedown.
August looks gassed!
August has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tyson jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tyson jr can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mike Tyson jr will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Tyson jr shoots in looking for a takedown but August manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tyson jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Tyson jr gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows August to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tyson jr looking to control.
Tyson jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Tyson jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Tyson jr pushes August off and gets back to his feet.
Tyson jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson jr shoots for a double leg takedown but August sprawls well. He's pushed Tyson jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
August is looking to clinch.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Tyson jr enables August to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tyson jr manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
August makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
August passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tyson jr stops August from passing to mount.
Tyson jr tries to buck August off but August is having none of it.
August trying to control the action but Tyson jr is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

August tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
August looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tyson jr is avoiding damage well.
The ground and pound from August seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
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 jr is trying to control August's posture but August avoids it.
Tyson jr is not content to let August control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Tyson jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tyson jr is not content to let August control the position.

August swings around for an armbar but Tyson jr sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into August's guard.
Tyson jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Mike Tyson jr wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
August tries for a takedown but Tyson jr circles away easily
and Tyson jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tyson jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Tyson jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
August shoots for a double leg takedown but Tyson jr sprawls well. He's pushed August's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
August shoots in for a takedown but Tyson jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
August is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
August shoots in and drives through. Tyson jr sprawls well.
Mike Tyson jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
August is breathing heavily.
August gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tyson jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
August changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tyson jr tries to avoid it but August manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tyson jr to the ground. Tyson jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
August keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Oktawian August will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

August tries to clinch
and Tyson jr counters with a nice body shot.
Tyson jr misses with a takedown attempt - August sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Tyson jr dives in and scores a takedown into August's guard.
Tyson jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. August swivels though and keeps the full guard.
August 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.

August is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tyson jr tries to free his leg and advance position but August is retaining full guard.
Oktawian August has got the better of the ground game so far.
August wants to get back to his feet but Tyson jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tyson jr 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

August has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tyson jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
August takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
August wants to sweep but no luck.
Tyson jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tyson jr wants to stand but August has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
August keeping full guard, as Tyson jr tries to pass.

Tyson jr stands up and waves to August to follow him.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
August tries to pull guard but Tyson jr won't allow it.
August throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tyson jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tyson jr tries to throw a body punch but August avoids it by throwing Tyson jr back against the cage.
Tyson jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
August throws a punch but it's blocked by Tyson jr.
Tyson jr lands with a right to the head.
Tyson jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of August backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyson jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tyson jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tyson jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with August's elbow.
Tyson jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tyson jr is leaning against August and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mike Tyson jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
August is working for takedown but Tyson jr is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tyson jr scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Tyson jr.
Tyson jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tyson jr is trying to force a seperation but August has the dominant position.
Tyson jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Augusts head.
Tyson jr is leaning against August and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tyson jr is leaning against August and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyson jr working hard to break the clinch.
Tyson jr lands a shoulder strike.
Tyson jr scores with a shot to the side of August's head.
Tyson jr lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Tyson jr.

August is rocked!
Tyson jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
August is still on wobbly legs! Can Tyson jr finish him?
Tyson jr misses with the head strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
August tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tyson jr smiles and moves away.
August seems to have recovered his senses.
Mike Tyson jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oktawian August.
Sloppy strikes from August. Those never looked like landing.
August avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tyson jr fails to land with a series of punches.

Tyson jr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. August manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tyson jr trying to control the position from guard on top but August is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tyson jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Tyson jr decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Tyson jr shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tyson jr showed some decent athleticism there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Tyson jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tyson jr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mike Tyson jr!