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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malik Muhammad Shabazz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muhammad Shabazz comes to the cage accompanied by Schoolly D - Am I Black Enough For You. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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200 cm
26
257 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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178 cm
18
225 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Malik Muhammad Shabazz! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Tyson! The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Muhammad Shabazz shoots for a double leg takedown but Tyson sprawls well. He's pushed Muhammad Shabazz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Tyson throws a right and a left that both miss. Tyson misses with a few strikes there.
Muhammad Shabazz looks for a takedown but Tyson sprawls well. Tyson misses with the combination.
Muhammad Shabazz tries to close the distance and clinch but Tyson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Tyson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Malik Muhammad Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tyson is looking to land body kicks. Muhammad Shabazz gets a takedown into half guard. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Muhammad Shabazz prevents Tyson from standing back up.
Muhammad Shabazz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tyson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Muhammad Shabazz. Tyson is trying to stand up here but Muhammad Shabazz is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Muhammad Shabazz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Muhammad Shabazz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Tyson wants to get back to his feet.
Tyson is not content to let Muhammad Shabazz control the position. Muhammad Shabazz has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Tyson defend it? Muhammad Shabazz steps over the head and cranks it - Tyson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Muhammad Shabazz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Malik Muhammad Shabazz!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
46% |
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