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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikko Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson has chosen In Flames - Dead End as his entrance music. Mikko Tyson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mauricio Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikko Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson gets a takedown into half guard.
Nogueira trying to control but Tyson postures up.
Tyson is working for a submission of some sort.
Tyson is looking for a kimura here.
Tyson stops Nogueira from getting back to his feet.
Tyson is looking for a kimura but Nogueira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tyson to get the leverage.
Nogueira knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tyson on the ground.
Tyson prevents Nogueira from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira missing with punches from the bottom.
Tyson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nogueira defends it well.
Tyson is working for a kimura but Nogueira is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogueira looking for submissions off his back.
Nogueira slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nogueira keeping full guard, as Tyson tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tyson is pushing down on Nogueira's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nogueira is fighting to maintain full guard but Tyson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tyson is working for a kimura but Nogueira is defending it quite comfortably.
Tyson is working for a kimura but Nogueira is defending it quite comfortably.
Tyson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nogueira defends it well.
Tyson looks gassed!
Tyson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson seems to be working for a kimura but Nogueira defends the submission attempt.
Nogueira wants to control but Tyson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tyson is looking to pass Nogueira's guard but actually Nogueira recovers to full guard.
Tyson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tyson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tyson working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tyson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tyson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nogueira is looking to regain half guard here but Tyson keeps moving and retains side control.
Nogueira throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nogueira takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tyson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikko Tyson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nogueira missing with a left hand there. Tyson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tyson shoots for a double leg takedown but Nogueira sprawls well. He's pushed Tyson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nogueira wants to clinch up but Tyson keeps it at a distance.
Mauricio Nogueira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nogueira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nogueira tries to clinch up.
Tyson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nogueira throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Tyson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nogueira knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tyson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nogueira doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tyson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira tries to kick Tyson off but Tyson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tyson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tyson wants to free his trapped foot but Nogueira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tyson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nogueira is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyson wants to work for an arm triangle but Nogueira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tyson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nogueira pushes Tyson off looking to stand but Tyson dives back in and keeps control.
Tyson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tyson seems to be working for a kimura but Nogueira defends the submission attempt.
Nogueira wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson wants to free his trapped foot but Nogueira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tyson is thwarting Nogueira's attempts to control the position.
Nogueira blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tyson.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Nogueira pushes Tyson up against the cage in a clinch.
Tyson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nogueira pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nogueira has managed to clinch.
Tyson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mauricio Nogueira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikko Tyson.
Nogueira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tyson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tyson tries to score a body lock takedown but Nogueira shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tyson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tyson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nogueira smiles and moves away.
Tyson tries to keep at a distance but Nogueira has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tyson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nogueira clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Tyson looking for the RNC.
Tyson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Tyson is looking for a choke. Nogueira gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Nogueira manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikko Tyson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nogueira throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nogueira with a poor takedown
and Tyson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nogueira won't be happy with that.
Tyson looks up at the clock and then as Nogueira takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tyson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Tyson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tyson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nogueira has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tyson but great work by Nogueira.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nogueira decides to stand back up. Nogueira steps back and let's Tyson get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson feints and as Nogueira raises his hands in defense, Tyson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tyson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tyson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nogueira knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nogueira is pushing Tyson's head away, looking to escape. Tyson manages to hold on to the position though.
Tyson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nogueira, who protects the arm well.
Nogueira regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson is working for a kimura but Nogueira is defending it quite comfortably.
Tyson wants to free his trapped foot but Nogueira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tyson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Tyson cracks Nogueira with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
BOOM! Tyson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira throwing hammer fists to the chest of Tyson. What's that going to do exactly?
Mauricio Nogueira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nogueira has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Tyson tightening his grip on Nogueira, looking for the choke.
Tyson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Nogueira manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tyson's guard. Nice work there by Nogueira.
Tyson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tyson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Nogueira is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Tyson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Nogueira's back instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Nogueira defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Tyson is looking for the choke from the back position but Nogueira is controlling his hands well.
Nogueira defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Tyson's arms.
Tyson looking for the RNC.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tyson seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Nogueira's chin but Nogueira turns very nicely into Tyson's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Nogueira.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikko Tyson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tyson 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikko Tyson!
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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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