PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Omar Shields (ranked 24937 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 6168 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Tyson looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Shields
vs
Tyson

182 cm
18
214 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

195 cm
18
225 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Omar Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tyson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tyson is pushing Shields 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 tries to circle away but Shields has him pinned against the cage.
Shields misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tyson.
Shields misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shields is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tyson is defending well for now.
Tyson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shields's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Shields pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Shields with that takedown attempt.
Tyson tries to clinch up but Shields circles away and keeps his distance.
Shields is looking to counter the offense by Tyson and move into the clinch.
Tyson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tyson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shields swivels and escapes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields swats away the attempt to clinch by Tyson.
Shields shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tyson as he jumps to the side.
Tyson throws a counter combo.

Tyson has Shields up against the cage in a clinch.

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

Tyson moves into the clinch.
Shields could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Shields dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Shields pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Tyson clinches.
Tyson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shields backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shields working aggressively here.
Shields tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tyson trying to control the position but instead, Shields has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tyson into the cage.
Shields is pressed up against the cage. Tyson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shields down to the mat. Shields avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tyson looks winded!

Tyson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shields swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shields prevents the takedown attempt.

Shields breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shields shoots in for a takedown but Tyson shows good takedown defense.
Shields avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shields tries to counter by clinching up but Tyson breaks away and moves out of range.
Tyson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields shoots in for a double leg but Tyson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A combination from Tyson does no damage.

Shields shoots in and bounces Tyson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shields won't allow Tyson to get back to his feet.

Shields stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Shields fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shields dives in and grabs Tyson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tyson pushes down on Shields's head and hops out.
Tyson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shields eats them both and turns towards Tyson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tyson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shields pinned against the cage. Shields gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tyson rushes Shields and presses him up against the cage.

Shields escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tyson wants to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shields avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A left and a right from Tyson both land. Nice combination.
Nice sprawl there from Shields as Tyson shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Tyson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Shields shoots in for a takedown but Tyson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shields takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Shields keeps the fight on the outside.
Tyson darts in trying to clinch

and Shields counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tyson won't be happy with that.

Tyson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
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 tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shields paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Tyson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Tyson on the inside.
Shields tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shields tries to work over Tyson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shields has Tyson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tyson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A knee to the head by Shields.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields missing with knees to the body.
Tyson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shields tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Shields breaks from the clinch.

Tyson forces Shields back against the cage and clinches.
Tyson is looking for a takedown.
Shields unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tyson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shields has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tyson after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shields wants a takedown but no success here.
Come on Tyson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shields tries for a takedown but Tyson manages to get underhooks.
A short right from Tyson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tyson's efforts to push away.
Tyson tries to land knees in the clinch but Shields avoids the damage to the body.
Shields wants to take the fight to the mat but Tyson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shields tries to land a knee to the head but Tyson blocks with his arms.
Tyson is working for takedown but Shields is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shields tries a body shot but Tyson blocks it.
Shields tries to pull guard but Tyson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shields has Tyson pressed against the cage, preventing Tyson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tyson avoiding damage as Shields throws knees to the body.
Shields wants to take the fight to the mat but Tyson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shields has Tyson pressed against the cage, preventing Tyson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shields has a couple of punches blocked by Tyson.
Shields tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tyson drags the fight down to the ground.
Shields keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tyson's head.
Tyson wants to stand up but Shields is controlling him.

Shields gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tyson throws out a loose jab but Shields uses good head movement to avoid it.

Shields closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tyson quickly recovers to half guard.
Tyson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Shields not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shields stops Tyson from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shields prevents Tyson from standing back up.
Shields perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tyson pushes Shields off looking to stand but Shields dives back in and keeps control.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A slow jab from Tyson misses its intended target.
Tyson tries for a takedown but Shields circles away easily

and Shields counters by clinching up.

Shields manages to break the clinch.

Shields scores with a takedown into Tyson's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shields 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.

A close second round but Mike Tyson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Shields's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch but Shields swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tyson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shields is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tyson.
Tyson falls off balance throwing a combination

and Shields counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shields.
Shields just leaning against Tyson, taking a breather.

Shields manages to break the clinch.
Tyson tries to clinch but Shields moves out of range.
As Tyson tries to get set, Shields tries to push him back and clinch up but Tyson manages to avoid the attempt.
Tyson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tyson looks to clinch
and Shields counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mike Tyson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields shoots for a double leg takedown but Tyson sprawls well. He's pushed Shields's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Shields looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shields wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields won't allow Tyson to get back to his feet.
Tyson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tyson is wriggling around but Shields manages to pass to half guard.
Tyson pushes Shields off looking to stand but Shields dives back in and keeps control.
Shields sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tyson is looking to escape.

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.
Shields missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shields stops Tyson from getting back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shields.
Tyson tries to clinch but Shields moves out of range.
Shields dives in for a single leg takedown but Tyson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson fails to land with a series of punches.
Mike Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tyson looks to land a combination but Shields avoids it well.
Shields dodges the punch combination from Tyson.

Shields tries to keep at a distance but Tyson has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields pushes off an throws an elbow but Tyson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shields is looking to control Tyson's arms but Tyson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shields has his back to the cage.
Tyson is looking to break free of the clinch but Shields has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Shields fails to land.

Tyson pulls Shields into guard.

Shields decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tyson looks to land a combination but Shields avoids it well.
Tyson with a lazy takedown attempt

and Shields moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Tyson.
Tyson lands a hook that snaps the head of Shields backwards.
Shields misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields looking to throw knees to the head but Tyson is blocking nicely.
Tyson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Tyson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Shields uses from the top position.
Tyson wants to stand and escape but Shields is having none of it.
Shields might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shields throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tyson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shields's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shields throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tyson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tyson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shields controls the pace.

Tyson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shields wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Tyson.
I've got Tyson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

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