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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rojay Brown (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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178 cm
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225 lbs
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150 cm
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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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 New York, 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 New York, Rojay Brown! The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tyson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brown is looking to land body kicks. Tyson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brown as he jumps to the side. Tyson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brown as he jumps to the side. Brown shoots for a double leg takedown but Tyson sprawls well. He's pushed Brown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Brown wants to clinch. Tyson tries to clinch but fails miserably and Brown counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tyson won't be happy with that. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Brown in side control, just content to control the action for now. Tyson is trying to control Brown's posture but Brown avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sloppy strikes there by Brown. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tyson is trying to control Brown's posture but Brown avoids it. Brown has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Brown closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tyson to the mat! Tyson manages to get full guard. Tyson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Brown seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Brown preventing the sweep. Brown wanted to stand there but Tyson had control of the position. Tyson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Brown stays in close to Tyson's body and controls the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Rojay Brown hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Brown tries to land a front kick but Tyson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Tyson wants to clinch but Brown slips to the side and Brown counters with a series of strikes. Tyson will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Brown stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brown wants it to stay on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Tyson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Brown looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tyson is fending him off so far but Brown persists. Nope, Tyson circles away and we're back to standing. Tyson shoots in looking for a takedown but Brown manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tyson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Tyson is breathing heavily. A head kick misses from Brown. Tyson shoots in but Brown avoids the takedown attempt easily. Tyson takes one on the button. Tyson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brown swivels and escapes. Brown fails with a takedown attempt. Tyson swats away the attempt to clinch by Brown.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tyson throws a head kick that misses. Brown gets a clinch. Brown drags the fight down to the ground.
Brown looking for a guillotine here but Tyson defends easily.
Tyson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Tyson trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Tyson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rojay Brown dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Brown defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tyson. Brown fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tyson to the ground. Brown is now in Tyson's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Brown decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tyson, up you get! Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tyson shoots in looking for a takedown. Brown tries to sprawl out of it but Tyson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brown manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Tyson could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Tyson throws a low kick but Brown moves out of range easily. Tyson fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Tyson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Nice takedown defense from Tyson. No joy for Brown on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tyson closes the distance but Brown moves to the side and Brown counters with a one-two to the body. Tyson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brown as he avoids it easily. Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyson.
Tyson closes the distance and clinches up with Brown, looking for a takedown. Tyson pushes Brown against the cage but Brown circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Brown darts in and clinches Tyson up against the cage. Brown jumps guard.
Brown wants to sweep here but Tyson controlling him for the moment. Tyson tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Brown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tyson manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Brown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Brown drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brown jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Brown passes into half guard. Tyson is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Brown passes to full mount! Brown is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tyson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Tyson wants to control but Brown is having none of it. Brown wants to control the pace but Tyson is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tyson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Brown stands up from half guard. Rojay Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup. Horrible takedown by Brown or perhaps it was just good defense by Tyson which made him look bad. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A head kick misses from Tyson. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rojay Brown 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. And we move into the final round!
Tyson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown closes the distance and clinches. Brown is trying to break the clinch but Tyson is controlling him. Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tyson tries to clinch up. Brown doesn't manage to clinch there - Tyson circles away.
Mike Tyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Tyson tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range. Tyson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brown is defended easily by Tyson. Brown closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tyson circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brown doesn't manage to clinch there - Tyson circles away.
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Tyson wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance. Tyson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Rojay Brown has been cut. Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tyson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brown tries to avoid it but Tyson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brown to the ground. Brown escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Tyson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brown closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tyson circles away. Mike Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rojay Brown. Tyson darts in and clinches Brown up against the cage. Brown tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tyson fails to pull guard.
Tyson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tyson prevents Brown from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Brown working hard to break the clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Brown stalling in the clinch but Tyson improves position. Tyson misses with a punch to the body.
Tyson is trying to drag Brown to the mat but Brown just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Tyson blocks an elbow strike. Brown tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tyson smiles and moves away.
Tyson misses with a takedown attempt - Brown sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Brown is looking to clinch but Tyson is avoiding it.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt. Brown misses with a low kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brown. Tyson tries for a takedown but Brown sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Tyson throws a wild body kick that Brown sees coming a mile off. Brown tries to clinch up. Tyson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brown defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Brown dives in and grabs Tyson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tyson pushes down on Brown's head and hops out. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tyson is defended easily by Brown. Tyson stuffs the takedown attempt from Brown. Brown gets slowly back to his feet. Tyson shoots in and drives through. Brown sprawls well. Mike Tyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Rojay Brown is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Brown misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mike Tyson. Well Brown has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29 Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rojay Brown!
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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
55% |
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