Tyson announcement + *vid*

[LHWchamp5]

So some of you may know Iron mike is comming to pride.

http://www.**********.com/?d=ADB232LK

Can he handle it?? probablly not, that could be why they're comming up with special rules..

Enjoy the vid.

[neils7147933]

I'll believe it when I see it.

He was supposed to be in K-1 too.

And legitimate sites are now saying he will be boxing exhibition matches overseas.

[JohnTheMon91]

Holy ****, if he can't box anymore what makes him think he'll be a success at MMA, which is far far harder.

then again, less stamina is needed in mms so maybe he'll do well..

[MetalVomit]

He's going to get hurt.

[HipsterRan]

Put him in the ring with Cro Cop , and the first kick to Tyson`s head its over !

Tyson will not fight in Pride, he would get killed !

[gandhalf]

I'll believe it when I see it.

He was supposed to be in K-1 too.

And legitimate sites are now saying he will be boxing exhibition matches overseas.

Exhibition matches yes , but for Pride fc. (even though Pride is a japanese mma organisation).

here's the official website source

http://www.pridefc.com/pride2005/index.php?mainpage=news&news_id=814

In other words, Tyson will not have to deal with takedowns, kicks, muay thai clinch, bjj , judo, wrestling, sambo,etc..etc..

He'll just fight under boxing rules, with normal gloves. (no 4 oz mma gloves).

[gandhalf]

Put him in the ring with Cro Cop , and the first kick to Tyson`s head its over !

Tyson will not fight in Pride, he would get killed !

In mma , crocop would probably low kick the **** out of Tyson's legs and even break his bones in the process.

But under boxing rules, even a past prime Tyson would be extremely dangerous for Crocop.
Remember, Crocop is not a boxer, never was , and never will be.

If you force the guy to fight under boxing rules, You're taking away his best weapons (his kicks).

It's like forcing Tyson to fight with his legs instead of his arms. He'd be lost.
btw for those of you who don't know what Pride fc is, check out this video clip

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_VLaWA8W38

[LHWchamp5]

There is no way tyson could face a top5 Hw.. I think somebody like hunt would be his best match-up. Hunt likes to strike, doesn't do much kicking and is never eager to go to the ground..

IMO this would be a great fight.

[Dye]

didnt ray Mercer try K1

[enadeus]

Holy ****, if he can't box anymore what makes him think he'll be a success at MMA, which is far far harder.

then again, less stamina is needed in mms so maybe he'll do well..

Less Stamina for mma? You're crazy.