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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naru Jarkko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarkko has chosen Hawaii 78 & E ala E as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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165 lbs
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155 lbs
21 - 10 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Naru Jarkko!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jarkko scores with a nice strike.
Tyson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jarkko counters with a shoot takedown. Tyson fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tyson is pulling down on Jarkko's head to control his posture.
Tyson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tyson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jarkko.
Jarkko sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tyson's guard.
Jarkko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jarkko with the ground and pound but Tyson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Tyson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tyson landing shots from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson looking to ground and pound but Jarkko is blocking nicely.
Jarkko regains half guard.
Tyson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jarkko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jarkko is pressing down on Tyson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jarkko working for a triangle but Tyson defends it easily.
Jarkko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tyson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tyson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jarkko is trying to keep Tyson in close.
Tyson wants to control from the top but Jarkko keeps moving.
Tyson won't allow Jarkko to sweep him here.
Jarkko is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jarkko 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.
Jarkko keeping moving, preventing Tyson from controlling successfully.
Tyson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko 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.
Tyson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jarkko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jarkko keeping full guard, as Tyson tries to pass.
Jarkko 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.
Tyson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tyson tries to reverse the position but Jarkko maintains control.
Jarkko throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jarkko punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jarkko lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyson is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naru Jarkko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tyson missing with a left hand there. Jarkko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A lazy body kick from Tyson
and Jarkko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jarkko looking to pass the guard.
Jarkko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jarkko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tyson working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jarkko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jarkko slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson tries to get to full guard but Jarkko has control of the leg.
Jarkko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tyson defending well though.
Tyson trying to control here.
Jarkko tries to pass to full mount but Tyson defends it.
Tyson trying to control from the bottom.
Jarkko is just content to waste time from the top position. Tyson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jarkko wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jarkko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jarkko working the ground and pound.
Tyson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jarkko's best efforts.
Jarkko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson wants to improve his position but Jarkko is controlling well.
Tyson is trying to control but can't.
Jarkko is nestled in close to Tyson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tyson won't allow Jarkko to pass to mount.
Jarkko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tyson trying to control here.
Tyson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jarkko.
Jarkko is working for a submission of some sort.
Jarkko throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tyson to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jarkko is looking to pass into half guard but Tyson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tyson is in guard.
Jarkko wants to hit a switch here but Tyson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jarkko there!
Tyson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyson lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naru Jarkko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jarkko was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyson.
Tyson misses with a body shot.
Jarkko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jarkko misses the shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jarkko, right into the meat.
Tyson blocks a jab.
Tyson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jarkko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tyson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jarkko.
Jarkko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tyson is just riding it out for now. Jarkko eventually gives up the hold.
Tyson gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jarkko manages to get himself to full guard.
Tyson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tyson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jarkko has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Tyson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Jarkko has tightened it up now! Tyson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Naru Jarkko!
A very excited looking Naru Jarkko made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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