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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coulton Maguire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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190 cm
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215 lbs
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188 cm
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Tyson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Coulton Maguire! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Maguire shoots in for a takedown but Tyson shows good takedown defense. Tyson throws a right and a left that Maguire avoids nicely. Maguire shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Tyson wants to get back to his feet.
Maguire passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tyson! Tyson is in a horrible position here. Maguire smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Maguire wants to finish this one by submission but Tyson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Maguire. Maguire jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Tyson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tyson and Maguire has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Tyson tries to escape but Maguire is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Tyson prevents Maguire from moving into mount. Tyson wants to get back to his feet but Maguire drags him back down. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Maguire is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tyson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Maguire looks gassed! Tyson wants to get back to his feet but Maguire is dominant here and he's now got Tyson's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tyson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Maguire wants to take Tyson's back but he can't do it this time. Tyson is trying to stand up. Maguire working for a guillotine from mount but Tyson is in no mood to give up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Tyson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Tyson is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Maguire has taken his back! Tyson holding both Maguire 's hands and preventing any damage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Tyson fending off the submission attempt from Maguire. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coulton Maguire dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jab from Tyson. Tyson misses with the combination.
Maguire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tyson throws a nice looking combination but Maguire bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Maguire shoots for a double leg takedown but Tyson sprawls well. He's pushed Maguire's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Tyson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Coulton Maguire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tyson misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Maguire throws a leg kick but Tyson moved away. Maguire is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Tyson stuffs the takedown. Michael Tyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Maguire misses with a combination
and Tyson counters with a one-two to the body. Tyson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tyson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tyson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maguire counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tyson's guard now. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage! Tyson wants to get back to his feet but Maguire is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Maguire gets to his feet - Tyson follows without any prompting. Maguire closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tyson circles away. Michael Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coulton Maguire. Maguire is breathing heavily. Tyson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tyson throws a combination that misses and Maguire counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tyson won't be happy with that. Tyson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maguire on the ground. Maguire tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tyson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Maguire is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tyson has escaped the position, nice work there. Tyson pushes Maguire away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Maguire gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's four 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. Tyson is not content to let Maguire control the position. Tyson is being controlled here. Maguire throws a strike aimed at the side of Tyson's head but Tyson avoids it well. Tyson is looking to get back to his feet here but Maguire is keeping cool and he's managed to take Tyson's back. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Tyson looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coulton Maguire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Maguire looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tyson is fending him off so far but Maguire persists. Nope, Tyson circles away and we're back to standing. Tyson misses with a combination
so Maguire counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Maguire wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving. Maguire is looking to advance position but Tyson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Tyson is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent. Maguire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Tyson prevents Maguire from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tyson is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! Tyson thuds a left hand into Maguire's body. Tyson throws a nice looking combination but Maguire bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Tyson throws a combination that misses and Maguire counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tyson! You get the feeling that Tyson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Maguire connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Maguire controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Maguire wants to take Tyson's back here but Tyson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Maguire wants to control the pace but Tyson is squirming around nicely. Maguire has hold of Tyson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tyson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tyson is trying to get back to his feet but can't. Maguire is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Tyson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Maguire controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Tyson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. Maguire trying to control but Tyson is having none of it. Tyson trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Coulton Maguire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Maguire 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coulton Maguire!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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