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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Casey Higgins (ranked 25178 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 8771 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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278 lbs
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225 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Casey Higgins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Higgins counters with an inside leg kick.
Tyson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Tyson gets tackled into the cage by Higgins. Higgins maintains the clinch.
Higgins breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Higgins is defended easily by Tyson.
Tyson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Higgins.
Decent striking displayed by Tyson there.
Tyson stuns Higgins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins clinches with his opponent.
Tyson is trying to force a seperation but Higgins has the dominant position.
Tyson gets underhooks to prevent Higgins's takedown attempt.
Higgins has Tyson pushed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Casey Higgins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Higgins.
Higgins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tyson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tyson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Higgins seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Higgins circles away quickly and effectively.
Higgins tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tyson manages to circle out of the way.
Higgins could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Tyson looks to score with a jab to the body but Higgins is just out of range.
Mike Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson misses with a series of wild punches.
Higgins is looking to counter the offense by Tyson and move into the clinch.
Higgins tries to clinch up.
Higgins is looking to clinch but Tyson is avoiding it.
Tyson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Higgins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tyson throws an overhand right that lands on Higgins's shoulder, as Higgins tries to avoid the shot.
Tyson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Higgins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tyson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tyson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Higgins forces Tyson back against the cage and clinches.
Higgins has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tyson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tyson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Higgins looking for a takedown.
Higgins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tyson prevents the takedown attempt.
Higgins wants to take the fight to the mat but Tyson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Higgins manages to break the clinch.
Tyson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higgins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tyson, pushing him back against the cage.
Tyson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Higgins throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Higgins feints and as Tyson raises his hands in defense, Higgins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Higgins wants to get up but he can't break Tyson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tyson is trying to control the position but Higgins postures up.
Higgins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Higgins decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tyson, up you get!
Higgins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Higgins wants to take the fight to the mat but Tyson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Tyson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tyson throws a lazy right hand but Higgins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tyson closes the distance and pushes Higgins back into the cage.
Higgins has Tyson pressed against the cage, preventing Tyson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Higgins has him pressed against the cage.
Higgins jumps into guard, dragging Tyson to the mat.
Higgins throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Tyson controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tyson is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Higgins is on top in guard.
Tyson is breathing heavily.
Higgins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Higgins gets to his feet - Tyson follows without any prompting.
Mike Tyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Higgins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Higgins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Higgins dodges the punch combination from Tyson.
Higgins clinches.
Higgins is looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgins wants a takedown.
Tyson has had enough of the clinch but Higgins keeps him there for the moment.
Higgins successfully pulls guard.
Higgins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tyson is one step ahead there.
Higgins will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson stopping the sweep attempt from Higgins.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Higgins wants to stand up but Tyson is controlling him.
Higgins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tyson wants to control from the top but Higgins keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tyson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Higgins.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Casey Higgins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson swings for the body but Higgins moves out of range.
Higgins tries to counter by clinching up but Tyson breaks away and moves out of range.
Tyson throws a combination that misses
and Higgins holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tyson prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higgins is working for takedown but Tyson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tyson has Higgins pressed against the cage, preventing Higgins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Higgins looking for a takedown.
Tyson wants to break free but Higgins has control.
Higgins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tyson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Higgins changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tyson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casey Higgins dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tyson swinging wildly here.
Mike Tyson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tyson slips under a jab from Higgins.
Tyson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tyson keeps the fight on the outside.
Higgins tries to clinch there but Tyson circles away.
Higgins looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Higgins stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Tyson to get to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson keeps the fight on the outside.
Tyson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Higgins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tyson.
Tyson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Higgins makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tyson really felt that one!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgins closes the distance and clinches.
Tyson is pressed up against the cage. Higgins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tyson down to the mat. Tyson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Higgins gets a clinch.
Higgins breaks from the clinch.
Higgins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A hook to the body from Higgins.
Higgins prevents Tyson from breaking the clinch.
Higgins with a knee to the head.
Tyson is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson stops a takedown attempt from Higgins.
Higgins breaks from the clinch.
Higgins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tyson throws a series of punches but Higgins moves out of range.
Higgins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tyson circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Casey Higgins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson misses with a wild combination.
Higgins shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Higgins showed some decent athleticism there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgins is looking to take a break and control but Tyson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Higgins content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Higgins has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Higgins stands up from half guard.
Higgins avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nice defenses there by Higgins.
Higgins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tyson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tyson misses with a wild combination.
Tyson throws a combination that misses
and Higgins moves into the clinch.
Tyson is pressed up against the cage. Higgins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tyson down to the mat. Tyson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tyson misses with a body shot.
Higgins wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Higgins wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Higgins avoids the body shot from Tyson.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Casey Higgins.
I think Higgins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Casey Higgins!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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