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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Filip Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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180 cm
26
195 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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185 cm
25
190 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite 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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Filip Andersson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Tyson! The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tyson throws a right and a left that both miss. Tyson throws a right and a left that both miss. Tyson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andersson manages to avoid it. Andersson defending well as Tyson loads up on a big left hand. Andersson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyson moves away. Andersson connects with a single shot there. Tyson throws a right hand that misses
and Andersson counters by moving into the clinch. Andersson just leaning against Tyson, taking a breather. Andersson misses with some punches.
Andersson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tyson's elbow. Andersson avoiding damage.
Tyson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andersson has Tyson pushed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tyson is looking to control Andersson's arms but Andersson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tyson has his back to the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Andersson. A head punch blocked on the inside by Andersson. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Tyson has a couple of punches blocked by Andersson.
Andersson has Tyson pressed against the cage, preventing Tyson from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Andersson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tyson is trying to keep an underhook but Andersson manages to get the takedown into half guard. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Andersson controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Andersson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Andersson is thwarting Tyson's attempts to control the position. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tyson can do anything to dispel that myth. Andersson controlling the action here. Tyson wants to control but Andersson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Tyson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Andersson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Andersson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tyson doesn't seem bothered though. Andersson avoids the body shot from Tyson.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tyson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Andersson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Tyson misses with a double jab
and Andersson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Tyson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andersson has him pressed against the cage. Andersson looking for a takedown. Andersson scores with a hook to the body. Tyson tries a body shot but Andersson blocks it.
Tyson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Andersson. Tyson tries to stall but Andersson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Andersson stalling.
A nice left hand lands by Andersson.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Andersson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Filip Andersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Andersson defending well as Tyson loads up on a big left hand. Andersson slips a jab from Tyson. Andersson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyson. A jab from Andersson misses. Tyson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andersson.
Tyson lands with a cross. Tyson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andersson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Andersson lands a nice looking body shot.
No joy there for Tyson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Andersson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyson moves away. Mike Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Andersson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Andersson dives in and scores a takedown into Tyson's guard. Andersson working some strikes from top position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Filip Andersson dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Tyson misses with a looping left. Andersson throws a looping overhand right but Tyson ducks down to avoid it. Tyson dodges the punch combination from Andersson.
Andersson looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyson is just out of range. Andersson fails with a takedown attempt. Tyson misses with a double jab.
Tyson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andersson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Filip Andersson is winning the standup battle so far. Andersson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tysons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Andersson lands a really nice looking cross but Tyson seems unphased.
Nice uppercut lands for Andersson. That snapped Tyson's head back.
Andersson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tyson backs up against the cage.
Andersson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tyson. Andersson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyson stuffs the takedown attempt from Andersson. Andersson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Andersson dodges the punch combination from Tyson.
Andersson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Andersson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tyson slaps away a takedown attempt from Andersson, before circling back to the center of the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Filip Andersson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Andersson avoids the body shot from Tyson.
Tyson misses with an uppercut
and Andersson counters into the clinch. Nicely done. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyson. Andersson scores with a hook to the body. Tyson scores with an uppercut up the middle. Tyson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A frustrated look appears on Tyson's face as he tries to break the clinch. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Andersson as Tyson tries to tie him up. Andersson misses with a body punch.
Tyson slows down the pace here.
Tyson wants to get back to striking at distance but Andersson won't allow it.
Andersson wants the takedown. Tyson is fighting it off but Andersson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Tyson's guard against the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Andersson stays in close to Tyson's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Andersson scoring with punches to the head and body. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Andersson is stalling in the full guard. Andersson scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Andersson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Andersson is pushing down on Tyson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tyson is fighting to maintain full guard but Andersson has managed to sneak the leg through. Andersson controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Andersson scoring with strikes to the body and head. Tyson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Andersson manages to pass to mount!
Andersson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tyson?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Andersson cracks Tyson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Andersson controlling the pace for now. Andersson raining down shots from the mount! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Andersson is landing with some decent strikes but Tyson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Filip Andersson dominated that second round. That's time! Andersson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Tyson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andersson. Tyson catches Andersson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Andersson lands a jab to Tyson's midsection. Tyson looks to score with a jab to the body but Andersson is just out of range. Andersson misses with a wild body shot. Mike Tyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Tyson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Andersson clinches with his opponent.
Tyson wants to stall.
Andersson is trying to drag Tyson to the mat but Tyson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Tyson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tyson is looking to break free of the clinch but Andersson has double underhooks. Tyson looking to stall.
Tyson can't break the clinch.
Andersson lands with a left to the head. Andersson stalling in the clinch.
Andersson has Tyson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Andersson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tyson tumbling to the mat - Andersson dives into Tyson's guard. Andersson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Andersson 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. Andersson lands a couple of elbows. Andersson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Filip Andersson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. A big left from Tyson misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tyson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Tyson avoids the body shot from Andersson.
Andersson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tyson. Decent striking displayed by Andersson there. Andersson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Filip Andersson has been cut. Tyson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tyson throws a hook but Andersson avoids it easily. Tyson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Andersson darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Andersson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tyson walks into a stiff left hand from Andersson. Andersson takes a swing at Tyson's ribcage but misses. Sloppy strikes from Tyson. Those never looked like landing. Tyson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Tyson swinging wildly here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Andersson.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A looping hook to the body misses from Andersson. Tyson does a little dance to reset his feet. Tyson throws a right and a left that both miss. Andersson scores with a jab. Tyson acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Andersson throws a hook to the side of Tyson's head but Tyson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Andersson shoots in and bounces Tyson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Andersson scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Andersson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Mike Tyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Tyson wants to control the position but Andersson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Filip Andersson showed his dominance in that final round. Well Andersson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Filip Andersson! Filip Andersson got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
63% |
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