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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fifty Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Money Gayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fifty Tyson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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180 cm
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250 lbs
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186 cm
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265 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Good takedowns
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fifty Tyson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Money Gayweather! The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tyson fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Tyson really is a fat lump. Tyson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gayweather as he avoids it easily. Gayweather gets a double leg takedown into Tyson's guard. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Gayweather pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tyson is keeping the position for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gayweather postures up.
Gayweather decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Tyson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Gayweather counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tyson! That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fifty Tyson. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gayweather controlling from the full mount. Gayweather is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tyson is surviving well by controlling Gayweather's body position as best he can. Gayweather throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Tyson because Gayweather loaded up on that one.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tyson tries to get back to half guard but can't. Gayweather misses with a head shot. Gayweather throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Tyson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Gayweather content just to control the position here. Gayweather goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Tyson turns into him and now he's in Gayweather's guard.
Gayweather controlling Tyson's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Gayweather is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gayweather working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tyson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tyson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Gayweather controlling Tyson's posture. Gayweather has a closed guard, preventing Tyson from standing up. Gayweather looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tyson trying to control but Gayweather is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Tyson lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Money Gayweather has been cut. Tyson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Gayweather counters with a takedown into side control. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gayweather thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Gayweather looks winded! Tyson is trying to control Gayweather's posture but Gayweather avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gayweather is looking to take a break and control but Tyson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Gayweather stands up and beckons Tyson to his feet. Gayweather avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gayweather but Gayweather pushes him off and we're back to square one. Tyson fails with a takedown attempt from distance. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Tyson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A right-left combo lands from Tyson. Gayweather slips a jab from Tyson. Tyson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Gayweather counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tyson's guard now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Money Gayweather dominated that round. The cut man is working on Money Gayweather's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tyson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gayweather uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyson. Gayweather shoots in but no luck this time. Tyson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Gayweather shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tyson napping and manages to drive through into side control! Tyson tries to buck Gayweather off but Gayweather is having none of it. Tyson is working hard here to advance position. A lull in the action here. You can see the frustration on Tyson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Gayweather in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tyson is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Gayweather throwing shots but missing, from side control. You can see the frustration on Tyson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Tyson is trying to get back to his feet. Gayweather is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tyson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Gayweather taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tyson gets back to half guard. Gayweather keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Tyson wants to improve his position but Gayweather is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gayweather in particular looking to stall. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Tyson tries to roll over but Gayweather keeps him under control. Gayweather decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tyson lands a slapping body shot.
Gayweather is breathing heavily. Gayweather moves into range and clinches up with Tyson. Tyson is looking for a takedown. Gayweather jumps guard.
Tyson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Tyson is pushing down on Gayweather's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gayweather is fighting to maintain full guard but Tyson has managed to sneak the leg through. Tyson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Gayweather is trying to maintain the position but Tyson is very close to passing his half guard. Gayweather tries to kick Tyson off but Tyson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Tyson looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Tyson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tyson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Tyson is keen to just control but Gayweather is a slippery customer. This has been an exciting period of action! Gayweather is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tyson jumps into side control! Tyson wants to stand but Gayweather is controlling his arm. Gayweather wants to get back to his feet but Tyson drags him back down. Money Gayweather has got the better of the ground game so far. Tyson cracks Gayweather with a big right hand but Gayweather just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Tyson tries for a kimura but Gayweather is defending well. Tyson trying to control the action but Gayweather 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 looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Fifty Tyson will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Money Gayweather's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Tyson lands a two punch combo.
Gayweather decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Tyson actively working from the bottom here. Tyson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Gayweather frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Tyson is looking to get to half guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Gayweather with shots to the head and body - Tyson looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gayweather thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Gayweather content just to control the position here. Tyson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tyson wants to control but Gayweather is having none of it. Tyson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Gayweather is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tyson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tyson for a finish. Gayweather controlling the position well here. Tyson rolled but Gayweather kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tyson tries to escape but Gayweather has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Gayweather throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. Gayweather misses with punches from the back. Gayweather throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. Gayweather controls the position. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. I really don't envy Tyson right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round. So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gayweather is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Tyson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Tyson is trying to stand back up. Gayweather throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. Gayweather throwing wild punches that miss their target.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gayweather working for the choke. Tyson wants to control his opponent's hands but Gayweather gets his hands free. Tyson is in bad spot here.
Gayweather is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
You can see the frustration on Tyson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Tyson won't enjoy being in this position. Gayweather looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Tyson is tapping - it's over boys! Gayweather picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Money Gayweather!
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RATING
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