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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emelianenko (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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186 cm
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251 lbs
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190 cm
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256 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, 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 St Petersburg, Fedor Emelianenko! The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tyson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Emelianenko to score with a decent uppercut. Emelianenko shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tyson is trying to control but can't.
Tyson tries to roll over but Emelianenko keeps him under control. Emelianenko passes into side control, despite Tyson's attempt to control the position.
Emelianenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyson keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tyson wants to get back to his feet.
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 takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. You can see the frustration on Tyson's face as Emelianenko controls the position. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Emelianenko gets to mount! Tyson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Emelianenko landing strikes, looking to finish! Emelianenko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Emelianenko trying to control but he's not successful this time. Emelianenko 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. Emelianenko raining down shots from the mount! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Emelianenko avoids the attempt from Tyson to control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Emelianenko dominated that round. That's time! Tyson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tyson misses with an uppercut
and Emelianenko counters by clinching up. Stalling in the clinch from Emelianenko.
Tyson is trying to break free. Emelianenko looking for a takedown. Tyson gets underhooks to prevent Emelianenko's takedown attempt.
Tyson wants to break free but Emelianenko has control.
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Emelianenko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tyson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Mike Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Emelianenko. Tyson throws a poor cross that misses
and Emelianenko counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tyson's guard now. Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Fedor Emelianenko hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Tyson throws a right hand that misses
and Emelianenko decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tyson's guard. Emelianenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tyson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Tyson keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully. Emelianenko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tyson is trying to keep Emelianenko in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mike Tyson. Tyson misses with a right hand so Emelianenko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tyson keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully. Tyson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Emelianenko controls the pace of the fight for a moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Tyson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Emelianenko has passed into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Emelianenko trying to control the action but Tyson is working from the bottom. Tyson wants to get back to his feet but Emelianenko is dominant here and he's now got Tyson's back! Emelianenko is trying to control but Tyson is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Emelianenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Tyson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Tyson scores with a jab to the jaw. Tyson wants to clinch and Emelianenko counters by moving into the clinch. Tyson tries to pull guard but Emelianenko holds him up against the cage and eventually Tyson drops back down to his feet.
Tyson is looking to break free of the clinch but Emelianenko has double underhooks. Tyson tries to break free but Emelianenko pushes him back against the cage. Emelianenko pressing his opponent against the cage. Tyson lands with a light punch inside. Tyson is trying to push Emelianenko away but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Emelianenko is controlling him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Emelianenko is trying to drag Tyson to the mat but Tyson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Tyson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Emelianenko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tyson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tyson misses with a right hand and Emelianenko counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tyson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Tyson has had enough of the clinch but Emelianenko keeps him there for the moment. A short right from Tyson on the inside. Tyson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Tyson breaks the clinch.
Emelianenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tyson tries to avoid it but Emelianenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tyson to the ground. Tyson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Mike Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Emelianenko. Tyson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Tyson throws a poor cross that misses
and Emelianenko counters with a lovely straight right hand! Tyson scores with a jab. Emelianenko acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Tyson closes the distance looking to clinch and Emelianenko counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Tyson is refusing to be controlled, as Emelianenko sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tyson is trying to get back to full guard. Emelianenko is keen to just control but Tyson is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Fedor Emelianenko was stalling too much, according to the referee. Tyson misses with a lunging right hand
and Emelianenko counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Emelianenko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tyson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Emelianenko. Emelianenko manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Emelianenko scores with a hook to the body. Tyson swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it. Tyson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Emelianenko looking for a takedown. Tyson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Emelianenko tries for a takedown but Tyson manages to get underhooks.
Tyson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Emelianenko keeps control of Tyson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Emelianenko wants a takedown.
Tyson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Tyson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tyson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage. Tyson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage. Tyson working hard to break the clinch. A right handed body shot lands from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko has Tyson pushed against the cage. Tyson tries to break free but Emelianenko pushes him back against the cage. Mike Tyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Fedor Emelianenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Emelianenko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tyson pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight! Fedor Emelianenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Emelianenko 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30 Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fedor Emelianenko!
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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
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