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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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159 lbs
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166 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anderson Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson is looking to clinch.
Tyson gets caught flat footed, as Machida shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tyson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Machida won't allow Tyson to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Machida trying to control but Tyson is working from the bottom.
Tyson controlling the position.
Machida controlling from the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Anderson Machida just wasn't active enough.
Tyson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Machida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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 Machida walks away with a smile on his face. Tyson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Machida clinches with his opponent.
Tyson gets control of Machida's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tyson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tyson is pulling down on Machida's head. It's preventing any offense from Machida, at least for the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson keeping moving, preventing Machida from controlling successfully.
Machida wants to pass the guard but Tyson is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tyson holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Machida has Tyson up against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Machida.
Tyson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Machida scores with a hook to the body.
Machida misses with a body punch.
Tyson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Machida prevents it.
Tyson looking for a takedown.
Anderson Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Tyson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson jumps guard but Machida turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Machida.
Tyson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tyson blocks a body shot from Machida.
Tyson fails to pull guard.
Tyson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tyson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tyson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Machida.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Machida trying to control the position but Tyson is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida controlling the position from side mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tyson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tyson tries to bench press Machida off him but Machida keeps the position.
Tyson tries to escape but Machida is in control.
Machida controlling the position from side mount.
Machida throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Machida misses with the ground and pound.
Tyson wants to control but Machida postures up.
Machida wants to control but Tyson is keeping him busy.
Tyson tries to escape but Machida is in control.
A lull in the action here as Machida stalls from top position.
Machida tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida stands up and beckons Tyson to his feet.
Tyson throws a sloppy head kick and Machida moves out of range easily.
Machida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tyson drives through and clinches with Machida against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida lands a hook that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
Machida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tyson's elbow.
Tyson is trying to drag Machida to the mat but Machida just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Machida dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Machida darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Anderson Machida overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Machida thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tyson's head.
Tyson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tyson trying to control but Machida postures up.
Tyson is not content to let Machida control the position.
Tyson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Machida.
Machida trying to control the action but Tyson is working from the bottom.
Tyson is looking to improve his position.
Machida is thwarting Tyson's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Machida has managed to clinch.
Tyson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Machida pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tyson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machida throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tyson on the side of the head.
Mike Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida clinches up with Tyson and pushes him back against the cage.
Tyson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Machida smiles and moves away.
Tyson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tyson misses with a body kick.
Machida slips a jab and a cross from Tyson.
Tyson doesn't manage to clinch there - Machida circles away.
Tyson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Machida checks it well.
Nice shot lands for Machida.
Machida scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mike Tyson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Machida works Tyson's body with a nice hook.
Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machida was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyson.
Machida works over Tyson's head and body with a nice combination.
Machida drives through with a takedown into Tyson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Machida postures up in Tyson's guard and throws a big left but Tyson blocks it.
Tyson wants to stand but Machida is controlling the position.
Tyson is breathing heavily.
Machida trying to control but Tyson is working from the bottom.
Machida loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson wants to stand and escape but Machida is having none of it.
Machida trying to control but Tyson is working from the bottom.
Tyson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Machida with a flurry of punches that miss.
Machida lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tyson looking for a sweep. Not yet Tyson, not yet.
Tyson is trying to keep Machida in close.
Tyson looking for a sweep. Not yet Tyson, not yet.
Machida is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mike Tyson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Machida moves into the clinch.
Machida lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tyson wants to break free but Machida has control.
Tyson fails to pull guard.
Anderson Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Tyson.
Machida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machida pushes Tyson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Machida is defending well against a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyson is looking to break free of the clinch but Machida has double underhooks.
Tyson fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Machida dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tyson misses with a series of wild punches.
Tyson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tyson gets tackled into the cage by Machida. Machida maintains the clinch.
Tyson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Machida pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tyson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Machida doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tyson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Machida is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tyson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tyson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machida. Tyson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyson tries to clinch but Machida moves out of range.
Machida clinches up with Tyson and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Machida fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson prevents a body shot from Machida.
Machida scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Machida.
Anderson Machida has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tyson breaks from the clinch.
Tyson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tyson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tyson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machida lands with a right hand.
Tyson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machida gets a takedown into half guard.
Machida is keen to just control but Tyson is a slippery customer.
Machida not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Machida wants to pass to mount but Tyson is defending the position.
Tyson is not content to let Machida control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson wants to get back to full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tyson is in trouble now - Machida has advanced to mount!
Tyson tries to hold on but Machida postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Machida is staying active.
Machida looking to ground and pound but Tyson is blocking nicely.
Tyson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Machida can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tyson is looking to escape.
Tyson wants to control but Machida is having none of it.
Machida won't let Tyson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida looking to control and managing it successfully.
Machida breaks from Tyson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Machida avoids the attempt from Tyson to control.
Machida with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Machida content just to control the position here.
Machida avoids the attempt from Tyson to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson working to try and regain half guard.
Machida with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Tyson wants to try and get back to his feet.
Machida wants to control the pace but Tyson is squirming around nicely.
Machida avoids the attempt from Tyson to control.
Machida wants to control the pace but Tyson is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machida scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mike Tyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyson wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Machida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Machida has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Machida!
During a confident post fight interview, Anderson Machida thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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