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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randall Wick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jumbo Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jumbo Tyson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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259 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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245 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randall Wick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jumbo Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wick takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big left from Tyson misses.
Tyson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wick closes the distance and clinches.
Wick lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Jumbo Tyson has been cut.
The referee calls for Wick to work.
Wick putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tyson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tyson looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wick is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tyson can't break the clinch.
Tyson wants to stall.
Wick has clasped his hands together around Tyson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wick working the ground and pound but Tyson is defending the strikes.
Wick in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wick creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tyson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Wick just content to control the position.
Wick in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee asks Wick politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Wick prefers to stall for the moment though.
Wick tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
A lull in the action here.
Wick has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wick seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tyson for as long as he can get away with.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Randall Wick wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Tyson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tyson throws a combination. Wick tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wick misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wick closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wick stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wick swings wildly with an uppercut but Tyson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyson breaks the clinch.
Tyson forces Wick back against the cage and clinches.
Tyson is looking to break free of the clinch but Wick has double underhooks.
Wick controlling the action here for a moment.
Wick gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Tyson wants to improve his position but Wick is controlling well.
Wick is looking to advance position but Tyson won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Wick seems content to control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Randall Wick just wasn't active enough.
Wick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tyson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wick circles away quickly and effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyson misses with a wild combination.
Tyson gets tackled into the cage by Wick. Wick maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Wick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jumbo Tyson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tyson throws a head kick but Wick moves out of range.
Wick closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tyson to the mat! Tyson manages to get full guard.
Wick passes Tyson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tyson is looking for a sweep. Wick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wick sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wick prevents Tyson from improving his position.
Wick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wick throwing shots but Tyson is blocking nicely.
Wick trying to control the pace.
Wick stops Tyson from getting back to his feet.
Wick is controlling the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tyson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Randall Wick wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Tyson moves out of range as Wick strikes.
Tyson lands a jab to the head.
Tyson misses with a head kick.
Wick takes the fight into the clinch.
Tyson is trying to force a seperation but Wick has the dominant position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wick takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wick seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Wick lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wick thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tyson's head.
Wick throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tyson to regain full guard.
Wick slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tyson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tyson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wick controls the pace.
Wick advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wick missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wick controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wick wants to pass to mount but Tyson is defending the position.
Tyson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tyson is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wick 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Randall Wick just wasn't active enough.
Tyson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Wick dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jumbo Tyson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Wick keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wick gets tackled into the cage by Tyson. Tyson maintains the clinch.
Wick struggles to land a body shot inside as Tyson controls his hands.
Wick lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wick stalling.
Wick is trying to trip Tyson. He has hold of a leg but Tyson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Wick persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wick trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wick tries to free his leg and advance position but Tyson is retaining full guard.
Tyson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wick controls the pace.
Tyson trying to control the position.
Wick stopping the sweep attempt from Tyson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wick postures up in Tyson's guard and throws a big left but Tyson blocks it.
Wick stands and steps away. Tyson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A head kick misses from Tyson.
Tyson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tyson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tyson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wick sprawls well. Wick wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tyson gets slowly back to his feet.
Tyson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jumbo Tyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jumbo Tyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wick throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wick fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tyson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyson.
Wick takes a swing at Tyson's ribcage but misses.
Tyson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wick. Wick obviously looking to wear him down.
Wick instigates a clinch.
Wick stalls.
Wick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wick has Tyson pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tyson.
Wick's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wick pushes Tyson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wick turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wick in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randall Wick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Randall Wick just wasn't active enough.
Tyson lands a nice looking body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Wick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wick blocks a head kick by Tyson.
Wick gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tyson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wick's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randall Wick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wick, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randall Wick!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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