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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Win XP (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Win XP has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 cm
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145 lbs
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175 cm
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148 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Tyson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Win XP! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! XP takes one to the chin there. No luck for XP with that takedown attempt. XP closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tyson circles away. The fighters circle momentarily. Tyson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. XP takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. XP shoots in looking for a takedown. Tyson tries to sprawl out of it but XP keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tyson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Mike Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Win XP. Tyson connects with a jab. XP tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tyson swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round. XP has closed the distance and engaged Tyson in a clinch.
Tyson is trying to break the clinch but XP is controlling him. XP keeps control of Tyson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. XP drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tyson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tyson stalks XP and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into XP's face. XP staggers backwards, shaken. Tyson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Tyson digs a good body shot into XP's ribs. XP has a takedown stuffed. Tyson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent XP stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round. XP on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. XP fails with a takedown attempt. Tyson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. XP moves into the clinch successfully.
Tyson wants to break free but XP has control.
Tyson is trying to break free. XP breaks from the clinch.
XP shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tyson as he avoids it easily. Tyson lands a jab-cross combination. Tyson throws a right and a left that XP avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tyson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but XP circles away quickly and effectively. Tyson sizes up XP with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Tyson thuds his right hand into XP's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Tyson lands a lovely overhand right. XP shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tyson defends it nicely. Tyson scores with a nice strike. Mike Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. XP tries to clinch there but Tyson circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tyson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed XP momentarily.
Tyson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Tyson cracks XP with an open hand slap. A telegraphed takedown attempt from XP is defended easily by Tyson. Tyson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Tyson lands a body shot.
Tyson scores with a hook to the body. XP takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. XP takes one on the button. Tyson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Tyson dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
A combination from Tyson does no damage. Tyson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. XP will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Jab from Tyson. Tyson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. XP is trying desperately to land a takedown but Tyson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for XP. XP looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tyson is fending him off so far but XP persists. Nope, Tyson circles away and we're back to standing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tyson lands a head shot. Tyson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from XP. Mike Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Win XP. Tyson throws a series of strikes that have XP backpedaling.
That's one minute gone in the round. XP attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. XP walks into a straight right hand from Tyson. Tyson lands with a hook. XP tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. XP shoots in but no luck this time. XP throws a low kick but Tyson avoids it. Tyson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. XP closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tyson circles away. XP is breathing heavily. Tyson dips to his left and cracks XP with an uppercut! XP showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tyson.
That's two minutes gone in the round. XP shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. XP takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tyson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tyson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Horrible takedown by XP or perhaps it was just good defense by Tyson which made him look bad. A decent looking cross lands there for Tyson. XP takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round. XP takes a body punch but keeps moving. Tyson slaps away a takedown attempt from XP, before circling back to the center of the mat. Tyson blocks a head kick by XP.
Tyson misses with a double jab.
XP avoids a punch combination nicely.
XP shoots in for a takedown but Tyson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Tyson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tyson tests XP's chin there with a solid looking shot. Tyson fails to land with a series of punches.
Tyson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. A jab from Tyson does it's job there. Tyson lands with an overhand left. XP takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Tyson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from XP. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Tyson dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tyson looks to land a combination. XP sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Tyson throws a series of punches but XP moves out of range. Mike Tyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. XP shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tyson defends it nicely. Tyson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tyson leaves XP with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. XP shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tyson as he jumps to the side. Mike Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Win XP.
That's one minute gone in the round. Danga de danga de dang - Tyson scores with a four punch combination! XP takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Tyson scores with a nice head shot. Tyson slaps away a takedown attempt from XP, before circling back to the center of the mat. XP fails in his attempt to clinch. A right-left combo lands from Tyson. Tyson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by XP.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Danga de danga de dang - Tyson scores with a four punch combination! Mike Tyson is winning the standup battle so far. XP shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Tyson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
XP closes the distance and clinches up with Tyson, looking for a takedown. XP pushes Tyson against the cage but Tyson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Tyson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Tyson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between XP's hands. The fighters circle momentarily. Tyson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Tyson lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tyson slaps away a takedown attempt from XP, before circling back to the center of the mat. XP walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Tyson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. XP has closed the distance and engaged Tyson in a clinch.
XP is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tyson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Tyson tries to circle away but XP has him pinned against the cage. XP jumps guard but Tyson stands there with XP around his waist. XP gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
XP has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Tyson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Win XP has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Tyson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but XP has him pressed against the cage. XP can't find room to land a body shot as Tyson controls the action.
Tyson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. XP lands a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. XP prevents Tyson from getting back to his feet. Tyson has his feet on XP's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Tyson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Danga de danga de dang - Tyson scores with a four punch combination! No luck with that takedown attempt from XP. Tyson connects with a good right hand that stumbles XP. XP circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that's the end of the fight! Mike Tyson showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tyson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Tyson!
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RATING
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