PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Deshawn Mueller (ranked 21781 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson Jr (ranked 5032 p4p, 0 weight class). Deshawn Mueller had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Mueller
vs
Tyson Jr

168 cm
25
140 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

225 cm
25
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Deshawn Mueller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Tyson Jr!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tyson Jr shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Mueller has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Tyson Jr is on him like a limpet, forcing Mueller back against the cage.

Tyson Jr has clasped his hands together around Mueller's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mueller manages to get back to half guard.
Mueller works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mueller is adopting a defensive guard.
Mueller'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.
Mueller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tyson Jr's guard.

Mueller stands and steps away. Tyson Jr gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mueller takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

Tyson Jr feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tyson Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mueller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mueller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tyson Jr's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mueller stands and steps away. Tyson Jr gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Tyson Jr fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mueller sprawls well initially but Tyson Jr persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mueller manages to get to full guard.
Tyson Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mueller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tyson Jr is looking to advance position but Mueller has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Mueller controlling the position easily from mount.
Mueller lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tyson Jr hang on?

Mueller with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Tyson Jr takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Mueller looking to isolate an arm here. Tyson Jr doesn't see it coming and as Mueller extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Mueller!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Deshawn Mueller!