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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jose Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meldrick Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandao comes to the cage accompanied by Work Hard, Play Hard. Jose Brandao had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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199 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jose Brandao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Meldrick Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandao looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyson is just out of range.
Brandao slips a jab from Tyson.
Tyson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brandao's sensitive parts.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brandao.
Tyson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brandao.
Brandao misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Tyson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brandao checks a leg kick nicely.
Tyson throws a nice looking combination but Brandao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tyson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandao.
Tyson looks to land a left hand but Brandao moved out of range nicely.
Brandao misses with a hook. Tyson ducked under it nicely.
Jose Brandao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson wants to land a leg kick but Brandao is out of range.
Brandao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brandao has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Brandao has Tyson up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Brandao.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brandao.
Brandao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brandao'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.
Brandao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brandao wants to stall.
Tyson blocks an uppercut.
Brandao manages to break the clinch.
A solid body kick from Brandao.
Brandao blocks a head kick by Tyson.
Tyson has closed the distance and engaged Brandao in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tyson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tyson works on Brandao's body with a couple of short punches.
Brandao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tyson digs a right hand underneath Brandao's ribcage. Brandao let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandao tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brandao tries to work over Tyson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Brandao fails to land.
Brandao working Tyson over with knees to the body.
Tyson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tyson tries to throw a body punch but Brandao avoids it by throwing Tyson back against the cage.
Brandao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tyson tries a body shot but Brandao blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tyson.
Brandao tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tyson tries to work over Brandao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tyson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brandao scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brandao tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brandao blocks a body shot from Tyson.
Tyson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Tyson.
Brandao is trying to stall.
Tyson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brandao up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tyson misses with a punch to the body.
Tyson working aggressively here.
Tyson tries to work over Brandao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tyson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Tyson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tyson.
Tyson looking to slow down the pace here.
Tyson stalling.
A short left from Brandao.
Tyson wants to stall.
A shot in the inside from Brandao.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brandao seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Tyson is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Tyson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brandao is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tyson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brandao throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Tyson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tyson tries to stall but Brandao uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tyson tries to work over Brandao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right from Tyson.
Brandao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tyson misses with the head strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Brandao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Meldrick Tyson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Brandao missing with a left hand there. Tyson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brandao throws out a leg kick but Tyson moves out of range and Brandao only half commits.
Tyson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brandao throws out the jab.
Brandao just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyson misses with a wild body shot.
Tyson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Brandao.
Nice body punch from Tyson.
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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tyson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brandao has Tyson pressed against the cage.
Tyson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tyson tries to throw a body punch but Brandao avoids it by throwing Tyson back against the cage.
Brandao working aggressively here.
Tyson can't find room to land a body shot as Brandao controls the action.
A short right from Tyson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao is trying to stall.
Brandao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tyson wants to clinch.
Brandao scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brandao takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brandao darts in and clinches Tyson up against the cage.
Brandao misses with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brandao.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tyson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tyson is stalling here.
Brandao with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tyson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson can't find room to land a body shot as Brandao controls the action.
Tyson is trying to maintain a safe position but Brandao gets an underhook and turns Tyson into the cage.
Tyson presses Brandao against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tyson working aggressively here.
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!
Brandao looking to stall.
Tyson misses with a punch to the body.
Meldrick Tyson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brandao blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Tyson fails to land.
Tyson tries to work over Brandao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tyson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tyson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tyson throws a punch but it's blocked by Brandao.
Come on Brandao - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tyson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyson.
Tyson is trying to maintain a safe position but Brandao gets an underhook and turns Tyson into the cage.
Tyson can't find room to land a body shot as Brandao controls the action.
Tyson swings wildly with an uppercut but Brandao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandao lands a right hand.
Brandao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brandao with a knee to the head.
Tyson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tyson fails to land.
Brandao with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brandao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tyson lands with an overhand left.
Tyson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brandao under the eye.
Tyson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brandao misses with a low kick.
Brandao throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brandao takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brandao.
Brandao thuds a left hand into Tyson's body.
Tyson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tyson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tyson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brandao.
Tyson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brandao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tyson connects with an inside leg kick.
Brandao throws a looping overhand right but Tyson ducks down to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tyson.
Brandao connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brandao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tyson's calf.
Tyson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tyson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandao.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meldrick Tyson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Tyson connects with the punch.
Tyson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tyson under the eye.
Brandao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brandao throws a leg kick
and Tyson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brandao swinging wildly here.
Tyson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tyson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tyson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brandao. Brandao obviously looking to wear him down.
Brandao stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tyson.
Meldrick Tyson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brandao cracks a nice hook into Tyson's ribs.
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!
Brandao moves out of range of the leg kick from Tyson.
Tyson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tyson slips a straight right by Brandao.
Tyson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brandao.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao tries to score with a low kick but Tyson moves his leg out of the way.
Tyson connects with a looping right hand.
Tyson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brandao under the eye.
Brandao checks a low kick from Tyson.
Tyson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tyson tries to clinch up but Brandao circles away and keeps his distance.
Tyson tries to keep at a distance but Brandao has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tyson scores with a shot to the side of Brandao's head.
Tyson tries to throw a body punch but Brandao avoids it by throwing Tyson back against the cage.
Tyson misses with a punch to the body.
Tyson throws a punch but it's blocked by Brandao.
A bit of stalling here from Brandao.
Brandao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Tyson.
Brandao swings wildly with an uppercut but Tyson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyson misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson misses with a punch to the body.
Brandao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brandao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tyson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brandao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brandao prevents a body shot from Tyson.
Tyson trying to control the position but instead, Brandao has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tyson into the cage.
Tyson seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Brandao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tyson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brandao.
Brandao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brandao throws the kick towards the body but Tyson avoids it.
Tyson misses with a leg kick.
Tyson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brandao checks it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Tyson tenderised Brandao's leg. Brandao is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tyson checks the leg kick.
Tyson throws a series of punches but Brandao moves out of range.
Brandao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brandao avoids the head kick by Tyson.
Brandao blocks a low kick nicely.
Meldrick Tyson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brandao lands with a cross.
Brandao misses with a left hand
and Tyson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brandao is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brandao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tyson. Tyson obviously looking to wear him down.
Brandao attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tyson tries to clinch up.
Brandao looks to throw the jab but Tyson is out of range.
Brandao throws a jab but it's blocked by Tyson.
Tyson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brandao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tyson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tyson checks a low kick from Brandao.
Brandao on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tyson tries a low kick but Brandao avoids it.
Brandao darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandao feints and then cracks Tyson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tyson down.
Brandao throws a front kick aimed at Tyson's knee but Tyson avoids it well.
Tyson wants to clinch.
Tyson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tyson tries to score with a low kick but Brandao moves his leg out of the way.
Brandao misses the jab.
Brandao misses with a looping left.
Jose Brandao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brandao doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Meldrick Tyson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tyson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Meldrick Tyson!
Meldrick Tyson took some time post fight to say the following; 'Paul Orndorf you mother fuckin rent boy - do you see me now!!!'.
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