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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drew Schilling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Tyson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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220 cm
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187 lbs
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178 cm
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201 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Drew Schilling! The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Schilling ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyson moves away. Tyson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Schilling counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Tyson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Drew Schilling has been cut. Schilling takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. 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! The fight stays on the outside here - Schilling looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Tyson wants to clinch. Tyson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schilling.
Tyson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Schilling moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tyson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schilling misses with a hook from the clinch. Schilling escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schilling dodges the punch combination from Tyson.
Schilling should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Tyson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Schilling's waist but Schilling gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tyson off to one side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Tyson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Schilling drives through and clinches with Tyson against the cage.
Tyson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Schilling after a bit of a struggle. Schilling throws a head punch that misses. Schilling softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Schilling scores with a shoulder strike. Tyson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Schilling fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tyson with a lazy takedown attempt and Schilling cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Schilling circles away from the clinch attempt and Schilling counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Schilling. Schilling swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schilling slows down the pace here.
Tyson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Schilling trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tyson's guard. Schilling keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tyson's head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Schilling wants to stand but Tyson has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Tyson keeping full guard, as Schilling tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Schilling has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tyson is proving hard to escape from. Schilling stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyson swivels though and keeps the full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tyson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tyson wants to sweep here but Schilling controlling him for the moment. Tyson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schilling doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schilling manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Schilling has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tyson is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Schilling won't allow Tyson to sweep him here. Schilling keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tyson's head. Schilling is looking to stand up but Tyson won't let him. Schilling is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Tyson working for a triangle but Schilling defends it easily.
Tyson is breathing heavily. Schilling wants to get up but he can't break Tyson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Drew Schilling will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Drew Schilling's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tyson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schilling avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tyson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Schilling pinned against the cage. Schilling gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Tyson misses with the combination.
Mike Tyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tyson lands a nice hook to Schilling's body. Schilling takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Tyson fails with the takedown and Schilling counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round. Schilling closes the distance and clinches. Schilling pressing his opponent against the cage. Tyson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Tyson blocks an uppercut.
Schilling lands with a short shot to the head. Tyson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Tyson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tyson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Schilling scores with an uppercut up the middle. Tyson is trying to force a seperation but Schilling has the dominant position. Schilling working aggressively here.
Schilling swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schilling lands on the inside with an uppercut. Schilling lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Schilling doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tyson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Tyson tries to clinch but fails miserably and Schilling counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Schilling misses with a short punch on the inside. Schilling lands a left hand.
Schilling softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Schilling breaks from the clinch.
Tyson looks to clinch and Schilling counters by moving into the clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Schilling leaning his opponent against the cage. Tyson blocks an uppercut.
Schilling lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Tyson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tyson shoots for a takedown but Schilling saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Tyson fails to land the takedown. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Schilling clinches with his opponent.
Schilling lands a hook that snaps the head of Tyson backwards. Tyson is trying to push Schilling away but Schilling has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Schilling tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Schilling lands a hook that snaps the head of Tyson backwards. Tyson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Still in the clinch, Schilling scores with a nice short uppercut. Schilling softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Tyson tries to pull guard but Schilling won't allow it.
Tyson blocks an uppercut.
Schilling lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Schilling just leaning against Tyson, taking a breather. Schilling lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tyson backwards. Schilling fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schilling misses with a hook from the clinch. Schilling misses with some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Schilling.
Schilling breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Schilling moves out of range of the body kick from Tyson.
Mike Tyson is winning the standup battle so far. Tyson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Schilling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Tyson fails with the takedown and Schilling counters by moving into the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Schilling showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Drew Schilling'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Schilling is looking to clinch. Tyson shoots and misses and Schilling moves into the clinch. Schilling is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Schilling tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Tyson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Schilling up against the cage. Tyson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tyson is trying to pull guard but Schilling has him pressed against the cage. Tyson is trying to pull guard but Schilling turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Tyson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tyson is working for takedown but Schilling is calmly controlling the position for now. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Tyson blocking some punches.
Schilling dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. The crowd are getting on Schilling's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Tyson. A nice right hand lands inside from Schilling. Schilling stops a takedown attempt from Tyson.
Tyson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Schilling pulls him back up using the underhooks. Tyson is trying to force a seperation but Schilling has the dominant position. Schilling tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Schilling lands with a left to the head. Schilling pushes Tyson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Tyson. Schilling lands a hook that snaps the head of Tyson backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schilling. Schilling breaks the clinch.
Mike Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tyson swats away the attempt to clinch by Schilling. Schilling clinches up against the cage. Schilling misses with a hook from the clinch. Tyson takes a shot to the head. Schilling stalling against the cage.
Tyson blocks an uppercut.
Schilling misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schilling. Tyson'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. Schilling escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Schilling tries to clinch but Tyson is having none of it. Tyson avoids the body shot from Schilling.
Schilling tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Sloppy strikes from Tyson. Those never looked like landing. Tyson throws a wild body kick that Schilling sees coming a mile off. Tyson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Drew Schilling is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Schilling fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tyson, pushing him back against the cage. Schilling misses with some punches.
Schilling slowing the pace effectively. Schilling misses with a hook from the clinch. Tyson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Schilling fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Schilling stuffs the takedown. Schilling has Tyson up against the cage in a clinch.
Schilling keeps control of Tyson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. A head punch blocked on the inside by Tyson. Schilling throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tysons head. A short right from Schilling. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Schilling creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Schilling holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tyson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Drew Schilling comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Schilling winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:30 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30 Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drew Schilling!
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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
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