PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tank Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Merryweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Merryweather has chosen Sabaton - Carolus Rex as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tyson
vs
Merryweather

190 cm
27
205 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

195 cm
26
220 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tank Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Merryweather!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson looks for a takedown but Merryweather sprawls well.

Merryweather gets a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Merryweather tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Tyson missing with punches from the bottom.
Tyson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson trying to control here.
Merryweather wants to take a breather but Tyson is having none of it.
Tyson wants to improve his position but Merryweather is controlling well.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Merryweather wants to stand up but Tyson is controlling the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tyson misses with an attempted mid kick.

Merryweather shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Merryweather showed some decent athleticism there.
Tyson missing with punches from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Merryweather wants to stand but Tyson is controlling his posture from full guard.

Merryweather stands and steps away. Tyson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tyson throws a head kick that misses.
Tank Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Merryweather wants to clinch up but Tyson keeps it at a distance.
Merryweather slaps away a takedown attempt from Tyson, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Merryweather changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tyson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tyson tries to bench press Merryweather off him but Merryweather keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merryweather controlling from side mount.
Tyson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Merryweather.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Tyson struggling a bit here.

Merryweather decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tyson to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A combination from Merryweather does no damage.
Merryweather leaves Tyson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tank Tyson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Tyson dives in and scores a takedown into Merryweather's guard.
Merryweather wants to stand but Tyson is controlling the position.
Merryweather is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tyson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Tyson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tyson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Merryweather dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Merryweather.
Tyson struggling a bit here.

Merryweather has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Merryweather tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tyson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A head kick misses from Tyson.

Merryweather moves into the clinch.

Merryweather escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

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

Tyson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Merryweather throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tyson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Merryweather is in Tyson's guard.

Merryweather stands up from Tyson's guard - Merryweather perhaps looking for a knockout.

Merryweather moves into range and clinches up with Tyson.
Merryweather has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Merryweather escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Merryweather misses with the combination.

Merryweather rushes Tyson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Merryweather escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Merryweather is looking to clinch but Tyson is avoiding it.
Tyson attempts a counter takedown but Merryweather avoids it well and moves away.
Tyson pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Merryweather shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tyson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Tyson pushes Merryweather off and scrambles back to his feet.
Tyson moves out of range of the body kick from Merryweather.

Merryweather looking to score a takedown here. Tyson is defending well but Merryweather drives through and ends up in Tyson's guard.
Merryweather is breathing heavily.
Tyson keeping moving, preventing Merryweather from controlling successfully.
Tyson wants to sweep here but Merryweather controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merryweather tries to stand but Tyson is controlling from the bottom.
Tyson trying to keep a closed guard but Merryweather is proving a slippery customer.
Tyson keeping moving, preventing Merryweather from controlling successfully.
Merryweather wanted to stand there but Tyson had control of the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson pushes Merryweather away with a front kick.
Tank Tyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Tyson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Merryweather did well to prevent Tyson getting side control.
Tyson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Merryweather trying to control from the bottom.

Tyson seems to be working for a kimura but Merryweather defends the submission attempt.
Tyson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Merryweather tries to kick Tyson off but Tyson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Merryweather has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tyson is working away from the top position though.

Tyson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Merryweather is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tank Tyson!