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Event:
Gladiators 11
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Powers feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
Tyson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Powers off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Powers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Powers on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Powers.
Powers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Powers.
Tyson looks to land a combination. Powers sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Powers goes for a double leg but Tyson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tyson continues to drive forward.
Tyson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Powers is breathing heavily.
Powers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnny Powers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powers is looking to chop away at Tyson's legs.
We've been told by Powers's head coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Powers has a takedown stuffed.#T1##CL#
Powers takes the fight into the clinch.
Powers is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tyson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Powers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tyson tries a body shot but Powers blocks it.
Powers wants a takedown.
Tyson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tyson misses with a body punch.
Tyson working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Powers breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Tyson misses. #T2#
Powers on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tyson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Tyson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Powers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tyson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Powers goes for a double leg but Tyson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tyson continues to drive forward.
A little jabbing left from Tyson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Powers fails to land the takedown.
Tyson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#KD2#
Tyson bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Powers! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC2#
Powers is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Oh Powers is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tyson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tyson arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Powers's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Xavier Tyson!
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Event:
Gladiators Beat Down 2
Date: Feb 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Tyson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kaku.
Tyson jabs Kaku right on the nose. Kaku blinks but takes it well.
Kaku takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Michio Kaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaku with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Tyson counter with a right hand.
Tyson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kaku circles away quickly and effectively.
Tyson throws a right and a left that Kaku avoids nicely.
Kaku definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Kaku clinches up with Tyson and pushes him back against the cage.
Tyson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kaku.#BC#
Kaku breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Kaku bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyson is looking for a sweep.
Tyson struggling a bit here.
Tyson stops Kaku from passing to mount. #T1#
Tyson taking a bit of punishment here - Kaku scoring with strikes.
Kaku postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SUB#
Kaku thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kaku wants to control but Tyson is keeping him busy.
Sloppy strikes there by Kaku.
Tyson is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Tyson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ground and pound from Kaku seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tyson struggling a bit here.
Kaku has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tyson!#T2#
Kaku lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kaku looking to control but Tyson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kaku raining down shots from the mount!
Tyson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kaku is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tyson is trying to escape the mount.
Kaku looking to control but Tyson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson taking shots to the head.
Kaku working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tyson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Tyson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kaku. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tyson is squirming around, avoiding Kaku's attempts to control the action.
Tyson is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Kaku breaks from Tyson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kaku looking to finish Tyson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tyson!
Kaku takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kaku connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tyson is desperately trying to improve his position but Kaku has a good base and remains in mount.
Kaku is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kaku looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Tyson wants to control but Kaku is having none of it.
Kaku lands a heavy elbow. #ROC#
Tyson is rocked!
Tyson tries to hold on but Kaku pushes him away.
Tyson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Tyson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kaku wants to control the pace but Tyson is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaku prevents Tyson from getting the reversal.
Kaku lands a heavy elbow.
Kaku breaks from Tyson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kaku pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kaku tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tyson is squirming around, avoiding Kaku's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michio Kaku dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Kaku moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Tyson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kaku shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tyson as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Kaku feints and as Tyson raises his hands in defense, Kaku changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kaku is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaku wants to pass the guard but Tyson is keeping the position.
Kaku wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving. #T1#
Tyson trying to control the position.
Tyson wants to sweep here but Kaku controlling him for the moment.
Tyson can't keep his opponent in guard - Kaku advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tyson trying to control from the bottom.
Tyson is refusing to be controlled, as Kaku sits in half guard.
Tyson has hold of Kaku's hands but Kaku slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kaku drops an elbow to the side of Tyson's head.
Tyson is trying to stand up here but Kaku is controlling him well.
Tyson gets full guard.
Tyson wants to sweep here but Kaku controlling him for the moment.
Kaku distracts Tyson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Kaku wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving.
Kaku missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kaku tries to free his leg and advance position but Tyson is retaining full guard.
Kaku with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kaku sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tyson keeping full guard, as Kaku tries to pass.
Kaku landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Kaku drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Kaku as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Tyson screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Kaku! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Michio Kaku!
Michio Kaku thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
MMA Gladiators 4
Date: Jan 15, 2017 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Tyson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Kaku throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tyson was covering up waiting for the punch and Kaku finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kaku controlling from the top position.
Kaku passes Tyson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kaku wants to pass the guard but Tyson is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaku seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tyson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Kaku wants to work for an arm triangle but Tyson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kaku throwing shots but Tyson is blocking nicely. #T1#
Kaku wants to pass to mount but Tyson is defending the position.
Tyson is looking to improve his position.
Tyson trying to control but Kaku postures up.
Kaku is trying to control. Tyson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tyson wants to improve his position but Kaku is controlling well.
Tyson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kaku. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kaku is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tyson defends it well.
Tyson trying to control but Kaku postures up.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kaku working over Tyson with some ground and pound. Tyson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tyson is trying to get back to full guard.
Tyson gets full guard.
Tyson looking for a sweep. Not yet Tyson, not yet.
Tyson is trying to keep Kaku in close.
Kaku scoring with some ground and pound.
Tyson wants to improve his position but instead Kaku has moved into half guard.
Tyson wants to control but Kaku is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kaku is trying to control. Tyson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kaku performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Tyson trying to hold on to Kaku's head to control him but Kaku postures up.
Kaku trying to control from half guard but Tyson is working away. #SUB#
Kaku wants to work for an arm triangle but Tyson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tyson is trying to get back to full guard.
Kaku works his way into side control.
Kaku lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kaku working the ground and pound from side control.
Tyson is looking to regain half guard here but Kaku keeps moving and retains side control.
Tyson is not content to let Kaku control the position. #T4#
Tyson tries to improve position but can't.
Kaku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyson keeps working. #SUB#
Kaku tries for a kimura but Tyson is defending well.
Tyson struggling a bit here.
Kaku connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tyson some visible discomfort.
Tyson tries to control but Kaku manages to take his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Tyson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kaku's arms.
Tyson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michio Kaku dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tyson misses with a few strikes there.
Tyson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kaku is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A nice combination there by Tyson.
#TD2#
Tyson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tyson lands in his opponent's guard.
Tyson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tyson postures up in Kaku's guard and throws a big left but Kaku blocks it.
Kaku is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tyson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Kaku has his foot on Tyson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tyson works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaku looking to control.
Tyson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kaku's guard.
Kaku blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tyson.
Kaku is refusing to be controlled, as Tyson sits in half guard.
Kaku wants to control but Tyson is keeping busy.
#T1#
Kaku moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tyson works over Kaku with some ground and pound from guard.
Tyson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tyson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tyson trying to control but Kaku is working from the bottom.
Tyson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kaku is trying to control the position but Tyson postures up. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tyson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tyson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kaku tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tyson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tyson throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Kaku counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kaku trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyson wants to control but Kaku passes easily into half guard.
Tyson won't allow Kaku to pass to mount.
Michio Kaku overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tyson wants to control but Kaku is keeping busy.
Kaku wants to take a breather but Tyson is having none of it.
Kaku is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kaku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tyson can do to turn this around?
Tyson missing with punches from the bottom.
#T3#
Tyson tries to get to full guard but Kaku has control of the leg.
Tyson is not content to let Kaku control the position.#SUB#
Kaku is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tyson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kaku.
Tyson trying to control from the bottom.
Tyson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kaku trying to control the action but Tyson is working from the bottom. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kaku drops an elbow to the side of Tyson's head.
Tyson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tyson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kaku stops Tyson from standing up.
Tyson is trying to control the position but Kaku postures up.
Kaku trying to control but Tyson is working from the bottom.
Kaku stands and throws Tyson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaku scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tyson to see if he's OK.
Kaku wants to control but Tyson is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Xavier Tyson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tyson doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaku circles away.
Kaku half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tyson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaku.
Kaku closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tyson circles away.
Tyson with the counter takedown but Kaku avoids it easily.
Tyson misses with a wild combination.
Tyson lands a head shot.
Tyson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tyson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kaku's hands.
Kaku shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tyson pinned against the cage. Tyson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Tyson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tyson connects with a nice looking jab.
Kaku shoots in for a takedown but Tyson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michio Kaku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A cross from Tyson lands.
Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaku moves away.#TD#
Tyson gets caught flat footed, as Kaku shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tyson wants to sweep but no luck.
Kaku cracks Tyson with a solid left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kaku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaku works over Tyson with some ground and pound from guard.
Tyson trying to keep a closed guard but Kaku is proving a slippery customer.
Kaku wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving. #T2##SUB2#
Tyson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tyson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kaku postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kaku trying to control but Tyson is working from the bottom.
Kaku working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tyson's head.
Kaku slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tyson is looking for a sweep.
Kaku trying to control the position but Tyson is working away. #SUB#
Kaku is trying to get an arm triangle but Tyson is defending well.
Tyson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T3#
Kaku working the head with strikes.
Kaku trying to control the action but Tyson is working from the bottom.
Kaku working away.#SUB#
Kaku is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tyson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tyson is trying to improve his position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Check out the look on Kaku's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tyson is holding Kaku down, trying to stall.
Tyson tries to bench press Kaku off him but Kaku keeps the position. #SUB#
Kaku is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tyson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tyson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kaku connects with a decent elbow.
Tyson wants to control but Kaku postures up.
Tyson tries to control but Kaku manages to take his back.#SUB#
Tyson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kaku.
Tyson controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Xavier Tyson.
I think Tyson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Tyson cracks Celtia with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tyson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
No joy there for Celtia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tyson misses with a two punch combination.
Celtia is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tyson.
A combination from Celtia does no damage.
Tyson is looking for the big counter here.#TD2#
Tyson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Celtia tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tyson is in Celtia's guard.
Celtia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tyson.
Tyson landing some decent shots from guard.
Tyson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson stays in close to Celtia's body and controls the position.
Tyson throwing strikes from guard but Celtia blocks nicely.
Celtia being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Tyson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tyson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Celtia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Celtia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tyson.
Tyson connects with a couple of short punches.
Tyson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tyson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Celtia avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tyson.
Tyson working the ground and pound from side control.
Tyson landing strikes. #T2#
Tyson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Celtia down.
Tyson controls the position.#SUB2#
Tyson has an Americana. Celtia didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Tyson is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Tyson hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Xavier Tyson!
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