<B>By MATT MOLGAARD<BR>
MMANEWS.COM Staff Writer</B><BR><BR>
Episode three gets underway as the next fight is picked by Georges St. Pierre who maintains control. Team GSP top pick Michael Johnson will clash with the Brit Aaron Wilkinson.<BR><BR>
?He wants to be the guy to knock out the number one pick, but it?s not gonna happen,? Johnson assures viewers.<BR><BR>
A tough workout from Koscheck ensues as he scolds his team for training half-heartedly. The pep talk is quite effective as Koscheck has the team grapple for the next half hour, in which his guys pick up the pace significantly.<BR><BR>
Cut to a GSP training session in which standout Canadian wrestler Gia Sissaouri manhandles the lightweights with ease. Sissaouri?s hands on appearance is fun to watch, though it doesn?t look like it?d be too fun participating in the session.<BR><BR>
Later, Koscheck pulls the prank card, maneuvering two vehicles along each side of GSP?s modest automobile, making the Canadian?s departure a little challenging. GSP informs us he?s been on the receiving end of the bully for years, and it?s not about to effect his state of mind.<BR><BR>
Before the bout begins Georges St. Pierre asks Dana White, who knows Mike Tyson personally if the former boxing champ might come in and help get his guys pumped. Tyson agrees, telling camera?s ?I?m just really happy to be involved in this.?<BR><BR>
The mood is light in the Team GSP locker room as Johnson warms up and GSP talks Nintendo?s ?Mike Tyson?s Punchout? with Tyson. Meanwhile Team Koscheck?s dressing room looks a little more focused as Wilkinson preps to make his way to the cage.<BR><BR><!--more-break-->
Johnson comes out first, looking a little awe-struck by Tyson?s presence. Wilkinson follows, looking calm and collected, ?I?m fit, and I?m ready,? states the Brit who seems completely collected.<BR><BR>
Round one begins and Johnson is finding his mark with crisp left hands and explosive takedowns, dictating the pace for the first few minutes before Wilkinson manages his own takedown with roughly 90 seconds left in the first round. Wilkinson unloads with big knees, and Johnson can?t seem to get back to his feet. The round ends with Wilkinson on top, stealing the round.<BR><BR>
?He turned that around quick.? Tyson tells White as they watch from cageside.<BR><BR>
Round two looks like it may be more of the same as Wilkinson once again manages to put Johnson on his back, this time Michael is able to reverse positions and stand. Johnson is able to secure multiple takedowns, but doesn?t offer too much offense from the top position, though he is controlling where the fight takes place. The round ends and Johnson looks to have edged out the round on control.<BR><BR>
A third round is announced, and both men look completely gassed. Johnson however surprises, coming out quick, firing bombs which put Wilkinson down. Johnson unleashes a barrage of punches from the top position and Wilkinson gives up his back. Johnson sinks the rear naked choke and coaxes a tap in the first minute of the final round.<BR><BR>
Team GSP once again maintains control, and will choose next week?s bout.<BR><BR>
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