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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Tyson Jr Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Creed comes to the ring accompanied by Apollo Creed, Deck of Jack. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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189 cm
37
221 lbs
29 - 20 - 0 |
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180 cm
30
205 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
World class boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
29 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Apollo Creed! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Tyson Jr Ii! The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A looping hook to the body misses from Tyson Jr Ii. Creed does a little dance to reset his feet. Tyson Jr Ii misses with a combination
and Creed counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tyson Jr Ii! Creed looking to control but Tyson Jr Ii is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Creed content just to control the position here. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Creed won't let Tyson Jr Ii get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's one minute gone in the round. Creed looking to control and managing it successfully. Tyson Jr Ii trying desperately to get to his feet.
Creed takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Tyson Jr Ii is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Creed looking to control and managing it successfully. Tyson Jr Ii is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Creed takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Tyson Jr Ii is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Creed trying to control but Tyson Jr Ii is having none of it. Tyson Jr Ii squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Creed controlling the position easily from mount. Tyson Jr Ii really wants to buck Creed off and get back to his feet. Creed tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tyson Jr Ii can do anything to dispel that myth. Tyson Jr Ii is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Creed controlling the pace for now. Creed trying to control but Tyson Jr Ii is having none of it. Tyson Jr Ii really wants to buck Creed off and get back to his feet. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Creed controlling the position easily from mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Creed dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Creed shoots in and drives through. Tyson Jr Ii sprawls well. Creed lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Creed shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tyson Jr Ii as he jumps to the side. Some wild striking there from Tyson Jr Ii.
Tyson Jr Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Creed is just out of range. Creed looks for a takedown but Tyson Jr Ii sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apollo Creed. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tyson Jr Ii rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Creed moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A combination from Tyson Jr Ii does no damage. Creed has a takedown stuffed. Michael Tyson Jr Ii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Creed will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Tyson Jr Ii stuffs the takedown attempt from Creed. Creed gets slowly back to his feet. Creed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyson Jr Ii. Creed closes the distance and clinches up with Tyson Jr Ii, looking for a takedown. Creed pushes Tyson Jr Ii against the ropes but Tyson Jr Ii circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Creed takes one on the button.
It looks like Apollo Creed has been cut. A swing and a miss from Tyson Jr Ii. Tyson Jr Ii throws a body punch but Creed moves out of range. Tyson Jr Ii stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tyson Jr Ii wants it to stay on the feet. Creed fails to land the takedown. Tyson Jr Ii misses with a shot to the body and Creed counters with a nice uppercut. Creed closes the distance and clinches up with Tyson Jr Ii, looking for a takedown. Creed pushes Tyson Jr Ii against the ropes but Tyson Jr Ii circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Creed fails with the takedown. Creed fails with the takedown. 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! Horrible takedown by Creed or perhaps it was just good defense by Tyson Jr Ii which made him look bad. Tyson Jr Ii dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Tyson Jr Ii with a body punch. A glancing blow. Tyson Jr Ii throws a body punch but Creed moves out of range. Tyson Jr Ii throws a nice looking combination but Creed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Tyson Jr Ii lands a body shot.
Creed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Creed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tyson Jr Ii misses with a straight right. Tyson Jr Ii looks to land a left hand but Creed moved out of range nicely. Tyson Jr Ii misses with a two punch combination.
Michael Tyson Jr Ii seems to be getting the better of the standup. Creed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Michael Tyson Jr Ii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Tyson Jr Ii lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Creed circles away quickly and effectively. Creed shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tyson Jr Ii as he avoids it easily. Tyson Jr Ii throws a left and a right that both miss
and Creed counters with a stiff right hand. Tyson Jr Ii swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Creed counters with a stiff right hand. Creed shoots for a double leg takedown but Tyson Jr Ii sprawls well. He's pushed Creed's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Creed staying out of range there. Tyson Jr Ii takes a swing at Creed's ribcage but misses. Tyson Jr Ii connects with a body shot. Tyson Jr Ii connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Creed needs to keep his hands up - Tyson Jr Ii had a free shot at his head there. Tyson Jr Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Creed manages to avoid it. Tyson Jr Ii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Creed counters with a good low kick that Tyson Jr Ii was not able to check. Tyson Jr Ii throws a jab when Creed was well out of range. Creed fails with a takedown attempt. Tyson Jr Ii lands with a cross. Tyson Jr Ii swings for the body but Creed moves out of range.
Tyson Jr Ii misses with a jab to the body
and Creed counters with a nice uppercut. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Tyson Jr Ii misses with a few strikes there.
Tyson Jr Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Creed moves away. Creed ducks under a wild hook from Tyson Jr Ii. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Tyson Jr Ii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Apollo Creed's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tyson Jr Ii rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Creed moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Tyson Jr Ii misses with a series of wild punches.
Tyson Jr Ii loads up on a big right hand but Creed slips the punch. Tyson Jr Ii stuffs the takedown. Creed shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tyson Jr Ii pinned against the ropes. Tyson Jr Ii gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Tyson Jr Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Creed moves away. Tyson Jr Ii stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tyson Jr Ii wants it to stay on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apollo Creed. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tyson Jr Ii throws a looping overhand right but Creed ducks down to avoid it. Tyson Jr Ii misses the shot to the body. Creed shoots in for a takedown but Tyson Jr Ii shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tyson Jr Ii misses with a series of wild punches.
Tyson Jr Ii bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Creed's head backwards. Tyson Jr Ii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Creed sees it coming and avoids it easily. Creed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyson Jr Ii.
Tyson Jr Ii misses with the combination.
Tyson Jr Ii throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Creed counters with a nice uppercut. Michael Tyson Jr Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Creed shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tyson Jr Ii manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Creed trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyson Jr Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Creed tries to free his leg and advance position but Tyson Jr Ii is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tyson Jr Ii is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tyson Jr Ii wants to get back to striking at distance but Creed won't allow it.
Creed misses with a hook to the ribs.
Creed breaks from the clinch.
Creed dives in and grabs Tyson Jr Ii's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tyson Jr Ii pushes down on Creed's head and hops out. Tyson Jr Ii lands a really nice looking cross but Creed seems unphased.
Creed misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Tyson Jr Ii throws an off balance right hand
and Creed counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Creed tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tyson Jr Ii swivels and escapes. Tyson Jr Ii connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Creed momentarily.
Tyson Jr Ii just misses with a punch to the body.
Creed blocks a jab. Tyson Jr Ii looks to land a combination but Creed avoids it well. Tyson Jr Ii throws a left and a right that both miss
and Creed counters with a takedown into side control. Tyson Jr Ii wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tyson Jr Ii seems a little lost for a moment, as Creed dominates the positioning. Creed wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyson Jr Ii keeps working. Tyson Jr Ii being controlled for a moment. Apollo Creed overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Tyson Jr Ii is trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Michael Tyson Jr Ii. I think Tyson Jr Ii has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29 Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Michael Tyson Jr Ii!
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energy
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
57% |
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