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Event:
APEX 10
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Hell has Tyson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hell pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tyson tumbling to the mat - Hell dives into Tyson's guard.
Hell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tyson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tyson is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Hell throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB2#
Tyson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hell is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tyson, into his guard. #REVR##T1#
Hell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hell landing with the ground and pound.
Tyson can't keep his opponent in guard - Hell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hell working the head and body with strikes. #SU#
Hell postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Tyson to stand up. #TD#
Hell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tyson being controlled here, momentarily.
Hell looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2##SUB2#
Tyson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hell uses it to pass to side control.
Hell working away.
Hell scores with punches from side control.
Tyson struggling a bit here.
Tyson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tyson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hell happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hell working the ground and pound. #T3#
Tyson is looking to regain half guard here but Hell keeps moving and retains side control.
Hell has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tyson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hell connects with a decent elbow. #SUB#
Hell is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Tyson is trying to escape and Hell transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Tyson is forced to tap! Nice work there by Hell! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robbie Hell!
A relieved looking Robbie Hell thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
APEX 6
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Robinson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tyson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tyson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Robinson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tyson.
Robinson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Robinson scores with a hook to the body. Tyson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tyson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Robinson pinned against the cage. Robinson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Robinson connects with a right hand. Tyson shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson swats away the attempt to clinch by Tyson.
Robinson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
Tyson fails with the takedown
letting Robinson counter with a right hand.
Richard Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Tyson.
Robinson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Robinson.
Robinson throws a right hand that Tyson ducks under and follows up with a left that Tyson also avoids with ease.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Robinson as he avoids it easily.
Robinson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mike Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson darts in trying to clinch
and Robinson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robinson misses with a two punch combination.
Robinson misses with a two punch combination.
Tyson darts in trying to clinch
and Robinson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Tyson shoots in for a double leg but Robinson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A counter left hand to the body from Robinson misses its target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Robinson does no damage.
Tyson wants to clinch
and Robinson counters with a three punch combo that has Tyson backing up. Tyson nods at Robinson to acknowledge the strikes.
Robinson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Robinson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tyson backs up against the cage.
Robinson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tyson's head.
Tyson throws a leg kick
and Robinson counters with a series of strikes. Tyson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Robinson lands with a straight right. Tyson didn't see that one coming.
Robinson misses with a double jab.
Richard Robinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Robinson is looking to counter punch.#T3#
No joy there for Tyson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tyson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Robinson.
Tyson shoots and misses
letting Robinson counter with a right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tyson or perhaps it was just good defense by Robinson, which made it look bad. #KD#
Robinson lands a left and a right that send Tyson crashing to the mat, dazed. Robinson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robinson tries to bum rush Tyson with a series of wild strikes but Tyson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tyson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Robinson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tyson looks winded!
Robinson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Robinson wants it to stay on the feet.#T4#
Robinson lands a jab to Tyson's midsection.
Robinson looks to land a combination but Tyson avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tyson! But no joy.
Robinson tries to bum rush Tyson with a series of wild strikes but Tyson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A cross from Robinson lands.
Robinson lands with a nice combination. Tyson backs away looking to recover.
Danga de danga de dang - Robinson scores with a four punch combination!
Robinson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Robinson wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Robinson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Robinson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robinson lands a slapping body shot.
Robinson cracks Tyson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tyson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Robinson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tyson scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Robinson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Robinson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tyson shoots in looking for a takedown but Robinson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tyson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Robinson scores with a one two! Tyson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Robinson leaves Tyson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Robinson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tyson slips a jab and a cross from Robinson.
Robinson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tyson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tyson looks to clinch
and Robinson counters with a three punch combo that has Tyson backing up. Tyson nods at Robinson to acknowledge the strikes.
Tyson has a takedown stuffed.
Richard Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Tyson.
Tyson is looking to clinch.
Tyson is breathing heavily.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Robinson has knocked Tyson down with a huge combo! Robinson steps away and waves a wobbly Tyson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Tyson is rocked!#T1#
Robinson lands with a right hand.
Tyson is still on wobbly legs! Can Robinson finish him?
Tyson tries to clinch up
enabling Robinson to counter with a crisp jab.
Robinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tyson can do to turn this around?
A combination from Robinson does no damage.
Tyson seems to have recovered his senses.
Robinson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Robinson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tyson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Robinson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tyson scrambles back to his feet.
Richard Robinson is winning the standup battle so far.
Robinson misses with a wild combination.
Tyson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Robinson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tyson at a distance.
Robinson connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Tyson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Robinson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Richard Robinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson throws a series of punches but Tyson avoids them all with ease.
Tyson tries to clinch up but Robinson circles away and keeps his distance.
Robinson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tyson thows a body kick. Robinson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tyson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Robinson scores with a one two! Tyson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Robinson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tyson counters with a left to the body.
Tyson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Robinson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Robinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tyson.
Tyson misses with a takedown attempt
and Robinson counters with a nice uppercut.
Tyson is looking to clinch but Robinson is avoiding it.
Robinson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Robinson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tyson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Robinson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Tyson.
Tyson closes the distance but Robinson moves to the side
and Robinson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tyson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tyson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Robinson finds it's way round the side to connect with Tyson's head.
Robinson connects with the punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tyson is defended easily by Robinson.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Robinson. Those never looked like landing.
A nice combination there by Robinson.
Tyson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Robinson counters with a series of strikes. Tyson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tyson with a poor takedown
and Robinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Robinson scores with a sloppy right hand. Tyson should have avoided that one.
Robinson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tyson at a distance.
#KD#
Robinson drops Tyson with a nice combination! Robinson dives into Tyson's guard, looking to finish!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SU#
Tyson is working an open guard so Robinson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tyson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Robinson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Robinson throws a one two combo.
Robinson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tyson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tyson looks to clinch
and Robinson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Robinson looks to land a combination. Tyson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Robinson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tyson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robinson throws a combination that misses
and Tyson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tyson wants to clinch
and Robinson counters with a series of strikes. Tyson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Robinson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Tyson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tyson throws a lazy head kick #KD#
and Robinson counters with a series of strikes that sends Tyson to the canvas! Robinson follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight! #SU#
Robinson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Robinson steps in with a hook that catches Tyson right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Robinson follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Tyson looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Robinson!
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Event:
APEX 5
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Tyson with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Reed counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Reed.
Tyson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Reed gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tyson is trying to pull guard but Reed turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Tyson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Reed has clasped his hands together around Tyson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Reed is putting a hurting on Tyson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tyson seems a little lost for a moment, as Reed dominates the positioning.#SU2#
Reed stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Reed fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tyson sprawls well initially but Reed persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyson is in trouble now - Reed has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Reed looking to isolate an arm here. Tyson doesn't see it coming and as Reed extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Reed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Julius Reed!
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Event:
APEX 4
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Tyson misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Mladenov counters by moving into the clinch.
Mladenov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tyson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mladenov to keep the fight standing.
Mladenov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mladenov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mladenov scores with a shot to the side of Tyson's head.
Tyson taking a breather.
Mladenov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mladenov.
Tyson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mladenov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Tyson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mladenov finds it's way round the side to connect with Tyson's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tyson throws a sloppy head kick and Mladenov moves out of range easily.
Mladenov connects with a nice looking jab.
Mladenov slaps away a takedown attempt from Tyson, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Tyson misses with the body kick#CL2#
and Mladenov counters by clinching up.
Mladenov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mladenov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mladenov keeps control of Tyson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mladenov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mladenov lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mladenov.
Mladenov has Tyson pressed against the cage, preventing Tyson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mladenov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tyson.
A right hand to the body from Mladenov.
Mladenov is leaning against Tyson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Mladenov.
Mladenov is working Tyson over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Mladenov.
Mladenov lands with a short shot to the head.
Mladenov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mladenov cracks Tyson with a nice body shot.#T2#
Mladenov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mladenov cracks Tyson with a nice body shot.
Mladenov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
Tyson tries to stall but Mladenov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mladenov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tyson or not.
Mladenov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mladenov works on Tyson's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Mladenov on the inside.
Mladenov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
Mladenov lands a right hand.
Tyson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mladenov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mladenov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mladenov lands a left hand.
Tyson wants a takedown but no success here.
Mladenov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tyson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mladenov.
A body shot lands from Mladenov.
#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mladenov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mladenov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tyson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tyson wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right from Mladenov.
Mladenov lands a left hand.
Mladenov lands with a light punch inside.
Tyson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mladenov after a bit of a struggle.
Mladenov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mladenov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Mladenov.
A shot in the inside from Mladenov.
Tyson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mladenov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd cheers as Mladenov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tyson doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Mladenov.#T4#
Mladenov connects with a single shot there.
Good standup being displayed there by Mladenov as he connects with a hook.
Mladenov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tyson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tyson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Mladenov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mladenov.
Mladenov lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Mladenov as the two fighters clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mladenov lands a hook that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Mladenov.
A body shot lands from Mladenov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mladenov cracks Tyson with a nice body shot.
Mladenov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mladenov.
Mladenov lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zheko Mladenov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Tyson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tyson misses with a body kick.
A combination from Tyson does no damage.
Mladenov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mladenov connects with a single shot there.
Tyson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tyson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mladenov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tyson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mladenov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tyson somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Tyson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab lands there for Mladenov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Mladenov.
Mladenov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T1#
Tyson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mladenov is fending him off so far but Tyson persists. Nope, Mladenov circles away and we're back to standing.
Mladenov connects with a single shot there.
Tyson throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Mladenov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Mladenov.
Mladenov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mladenov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tyson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mladenov.
Mladenov works on Tyson's body with a couple of short punches.
Mladenov digs a right hand underneath Tyson's ribcage. Tyson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Mladenov.
Mladenov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
Tyson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mladenov walks away with a smile on his face. Tyson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mladenov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tyson's hands.
Mladenov lunges at Tyson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tyson's hand.
Mladenov scores with a hook.#T2#
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!
Mladenov sizes up Tyson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mladenov connects with a single shot there.
Mladenov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mladenov walks into a stiff left hand from Tyson.#CUT#
It looks like Zheko Mladenov has been cut.
Zheko Mladenov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mladenov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tyson.
Mladenov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jab from Mladenov.
Mladenov connects with a jab.
Tyson shoots and misses #CL2#
and Mladenov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tyson jumps guard but Mladenov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tyson working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Mladenov on the inside.
Mladenov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from Mladenov.
Mladenov is working Tyson over against the cage.#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Mladenov.
Mladenov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mladenov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
Mladenov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Mladenov.
A right hook to the body lands for Mladenov.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Mladenov has eaten all the pies!
Mladenov lands a hook that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
Mladenov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mladenov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mladenov pushes Tyson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tyson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mladenov lands a right hand.
Mladenov avoiding damage as Tyson throws knees to the body.
Tyson misses with an elbow strike.
Tyson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mladenov presses Tyson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mladenov lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mladenov lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Tyson jumps guard but Mladenov stands there with Tyson around his waist. Tyson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mladenov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mladenov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
Mladenov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tyson.
Mladenov lands with a left to the head.
Mladenov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mladenov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mladenov lands with a light punch inside.
Mladenov presses Tyson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zheko Mladenov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mladenov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mladenov blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mladenov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mladenov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tyson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zheko Mladenov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zheko Mladenov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Tyson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mladenov sprawls well. Mladenov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tyson gets slowly back to his feet.
Mladenov's corner calls for a 1-2. Mladenov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tyson moves in looking to clinch but Mladenov pushes him off.
Mladenov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tyson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tyson tries for a takedown but Mladenov circles away easily#CL2#
and Mladenov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mladenov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Mladenov.
Tyson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tyson tries to pull guard but Mladenov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Tyson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mladenov is leaning against Tyson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mladenov lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Tyson misses with the head strike.
Mladenov lands an uppercut.
Mladenov prevents the takedown attempt.
Mladenov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mladenov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mladenov is working Tyson over against the cage.
Mladenov presses Tyson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mladenov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mladenov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mladenov gets through Tyson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mladenov cracks Tyson with a nice body shot.
Mladenov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
A short right from Mladenov on the inside.
Mladenov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mladenov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
Mladenov lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mladenov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Mladenov presses Tyson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mladenov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mladenov.
Tyson has had enough of the clinch but Mladenov keeps him there for the moment.
Tyson wants to get back to striking at distance but Mladenov won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Mladenov.
Mladenov scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Mladenov.
Mladenov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mladenov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Mladenov on the inside.
Tyson is looking for a takedown.
Mladenov lands a right hand.
Mladenov lands an uppercut.
Tyson tries to pull guard but Mladenov holds him up against the cage and eventually Tyson drops back down to his feet.
A shot in the inside from Mladenov. #T3#
Mladenov lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Mladenov.
Mladenov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Mladenov - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Mladenov as the two fighters clinch.
Mladenov lands a hook that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
Tyson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mladenov is defending well for now.
A left hand lands to the body for Mladenov.
Good body shot from Mladenov.
Mladenov lands with a light punch inside.
Tyson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mladenov lands a hook that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
Mladenov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tyson.
Mladenov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mladenov digs a right hand into Tyson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tyson's gas tank.
Mladenov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mladenov lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mladenov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mladenov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mladenov lands an uppercut.
Mladenov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tyson is trying to break free.
A short uppercut from Mladenov.
A short uppercut from Mladenov.
Mladenov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
Mladenov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mladenov lands with a right to the head.
Mladenov lands a nice uppercut.
Mladenov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mladenov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mladenov cracks Tyson with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Mladenov.
Mike Tyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyson is trying to push Mladenov away but Mladenov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A right hand to the body from Mladenov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zheko Mladenov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mladenov 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 24:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 24:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zheko Mladenov!
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