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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masuyo Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Tyson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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193 cm
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230 lbs
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177 cm
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Inexperienced |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Tyson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masuyo Takahashi! The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tyson tries to clinch but Takahashi is having none of it. Tyson moves in looking to clinch but Takahashi pushes him off. Takahashi clinches. Takahashi has Tyson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Takahashi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tyson tumbling to the mat - Takahashi dives into Tyson's guard. Tyson wants to stand and escape but Takahashi is having none of it. Tyson wriggles free and stands up. Tyson looks to clinch and Takahashi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Takahashi. Takahashi stands up and waves to Tyson to follow him. Takahashi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Tyson tries to clinch but fails miserably and Takahashi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tyson's guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Takahashi showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Tyson tries to land a sweep but no joy. Takahashi should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's one minute gone in the round. Takahashi stands up and waves to Tyson to follow him. Nice uppercut lands for Takahashi. That snapped Tyson's head back.
Tyson tries to clinch but fails miserably and Takahashi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tyson's guard now. Takahashi prevents Tyson from getting back to his feet. Takahashi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Tyson looking for a sweep. Not yet Tyson, not yet. Tyson kicks Takahashi off and gets to his feet. Tyson tries to clinch up so Takahashi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's two minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tyson wants to get back to his feet but Takahashi is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Tyson is breathing heavily. Takahashi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tyson's head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Takahashi stops Tyson from standing up. Tyson keeping full guard, as Takahashi tries to pass. Tyson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Takahashi wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving. Tyson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Takahashi dives into side control.
Takahashi cracks Tyson with an elbow. That is naaassty. Tyson is trying to get back to his feet. A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Takahashi decides to take the fight back to the feet. Takahashi shoots in for a takedown but Tyson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Tyson tries to clinch but Takahashi moves away and Takahashi counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Takahashi has hold of one of Tyson's legs. Tyson is fighting the takedown attempt but Takahashi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Tyson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Takahashi controls the pace. Tyson has momentary wrist control but Takahashi slips an elbow through the middle. Tyson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Takahashi is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tyson keeping moving, preventing Takahashi from controlling successfully. Takahashi sitting in guard, not really doing much. Tyson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Takahashi has eaten all the pies! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Takahashi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masuyo Takahashi dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tyson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takahashi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tyson's guard now. Takahashi won't allow Tyson to get back to his feet. Takahashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Despite being in the dominant position, Masuyo Takahashi just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Takahashi circles away from the clinch attempt and Takahashi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Takahashi. A short right from Tyson. A nice left hand lands by Tyson.
Takahashi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tyson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Tyson tries to land knees in the clinch but Takahashi avoids the damage to the body. Tyson misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Takahashi.
Takahashi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tyson lands a hook to the side of the head. Tyson tries a knee to the head but Takahashi blocks it.
Tyson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tyson misses with some punches.
Takahashi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tyson. Takahashi pulls guard effortlessly. Tyson throws and elbow that misses. Takahashi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tyson's guard. Nice move by Takahashi! Takahashi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Tyson wants to stand and escape but Takahashi is having none of it. Takahashi is stalling in the full guard. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Takahashi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Takahashi shoots in but no luck this time. Tyson tries for a takedown but Takahashi circles away easily and Takahashi counters with a single leg into guard. Tyson didn't expect that. Takahashi passes into half guard. Takahashi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Tyson is refusing to be controlled, as Takahashi sits in half guard. Tyson manages to get to full guard.
Masuyo Takahashi has got the better of the ground game so far. Takahashi postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Takahashi wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving. Takahashi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Despite being in the dominant position, Masuyo Takahashi just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Tyson tries to grapple but his opponent circles so Takahashi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Tyson has his feet on Takahashi's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tyson tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Takahashi counters with a single leg into guard. Tyson didn't expect that. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Takahashi won't allow Tyson to get back to his feet. Tyson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masuyo Takahashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Tyson with a poor takedown and Takahashi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tyson's guard now. Tyson keeping moving, preventing Takahashi from controlling successfully. Takahashi wants to pass the guard but Tyson is keeping the position. Takahashi prevents Tyson from getting back to his feet. Takahashi showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Takahashi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tyson's guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Tyson wants to improve his position but Takahashi is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Takahashi escapes and gets back to his feet. Takahashi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tyson napping and manages to drive through into side control! Tyson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tyson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Takahashi is controlling him well. Takahashi taking a breather here. Takahashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyson keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Takahashi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Takahashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyson keeps working. Tyson tries to strike but it doesn't land. Tyson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Takahashi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Takahashi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tyson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tyson tries to kick Takahashi off but Takahashi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Tyson wants to get back to full guard. Tyson wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Takahashi in particular looking to stall. Tyson gets back to full guard.
Tyson keeping moving, preventing Takahashi from controlling successfully. Takahashi stands and steps away. Tyson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Takahashi circles away from the clinch attempt and Takahashi counters with a single leg into guard. Tyson didn't expect that.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Takahashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tyson is keeping the position for now. Takahashi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Takahashi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Takahashi won't allow Tyson to sweep him here. Tyson is looking to stand up but Takahashi isn't so interested in that idea. Tyson tries to land a sweep but no joy. Mike Tyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Masuyo Takahashi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Takahashi stays in close to Tyson's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Masuyo Takahashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Takahashi 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30 Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masuyo Takahashi!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
82% |
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