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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mir Werdum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 cm
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275 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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187 cm
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270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, 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 Helsinki, Mir Werdum! The judges for this bout are Roosa J�rvil�inen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Werdum throws a low kick but Tyson moves out of range easily. Tyson dives in for a single leg takedown but Werdum sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tyson pulls guard successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Tyson wants to get back to his feet but Werdum is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Werdum pushes down on Tyson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tyson is defending against the submission attempts here by Werdum.
Werdum working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson actively working from the bottom here. Tyson is breathing heavily.
Werdum is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Werdum seems to be working for a kimura but Tyson defends the submission attempt. Werdum seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Tyson is trying to get back to full guard.
Werdum is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tyson has managed to free his arm - good work. Werdum frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Tyson is looking to get to half guard.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Werdum connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tyson really is a fat lump.
Werdum working for a guillotine from mount but Tyson is in no mood to give up. Werdum lands a big shot there that rocks Tyson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Werdum has control of Tyson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tyson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Tyson tries to lock up and control but Werdum gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Werdum jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Tyson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tyson and Werdum has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Tyson is pushing Werdum's head away, looking to escape. Werdum manages to hold on to the position though. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. You can see the frustration on Tyson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mir Werdum dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Werdum tries to score with a low kick but Tyson moves his leg out of the way. Tyson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Werdum paws at him with a jab and circles away. Tyson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Tyson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tyson is looking to clinch but Werdum is avoiding it.
Tyson tries to clinch there but Werdum circles away.
Werdum attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Werdum tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tyson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Werdum somewhat. Werdum misses with a takedown
and Tyson counters with a single leg into guard. Werdum didn't expect that. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Werdum being controlled here, momentarily. Tyson wants to control from the top but Werdum keeps moving. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Werdum looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Tyson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
 The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mike Tyson.
Tyson looking to score a takedown here. Werdum is defending well but Tyson drives through and ends up in Werdum's guard. Tyson distracts Werdum with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tyson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Werdum's guard.
Werdum has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tyson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Werdum. Werdum is being controlled here.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Werdum regains half guard. Tyson is pressing down on Werdum's thigh, looking to free his foot. Werdum is holding on for now. Werdum is not content to let Tyson control the position. Tyson passes to side control. Werdum is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tyson off and has taken his back!
 That's four minutes gone in the round.
Werdum looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Tyson taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mir Werdum!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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