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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Binse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Warren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warren is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by God's gonna cut you down by Jonny Cash. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Binse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Reggie Warren!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Binse misses with a hook. Warren ducked under it nicely.
Binse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Binse gets a clinch.
Binse misses with a punch to the body.
Warren tries to work over Binse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Warren taking a breather.
Binse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Binse lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Binse throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Binse.
Binse throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Binse has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Warren is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Warren is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Binse displaying some good clinch control by pressing Warren up against the cage.
Warren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Binse lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Binse looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Binse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Binse.
Binse tries a body shot but Warren blocks it.
Binse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Binse.
Binse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Warren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Warren tries to work over Binse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Warren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Warren is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Binse is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Binse misses with a punch to the body.
Warren misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Binse.
Warren dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Warren tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Binse avoids it.
Binse lands with a right to the head.
Binse throws a head punch that misses.
Warren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Binse goes for a takedown in the clinch but Warren prevents it.
Binse avoiding damage.
Warren works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Binse tries to throw a body punch but Warren avoids it by throwing Binse back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binse lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Binse as Warren tries to tie him up.
Binse struggles to land a body shot inside as Warren controls his hands.
Binse can't find room to land a body shot as Warren controls the action.
Binse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Binse.
Binse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Warren is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Binse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Warren is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Binse tries to throw a body punch but Warren avoids it by throwing Binse back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Binse throws a punch but it's blocked by Warren.
Binse misses with some punches.
Binse has Warren pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Warren manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Warren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Binse tries a body shot but Warren blocks it.
Binse lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Warren misses with some punches.
Binse throws a head punch that misses.
Binse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Binse tries to work over Warren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Warren tries to work over Binse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Warren.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Binse.
Binse softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Binse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Binse misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Binse dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Binse tries to clinch but Warren moves out of range.
Binse misses the shot to the body.
Christopher Binse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Binse as he connects with a hook.
Binse walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Warren drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Binse swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Warren's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christopher Binse!
Christopher Binse seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Herb Everyday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Cyborg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Everyday comes to the cage accompanied by Eek A Mouse- the man and the mouse. Cyborg is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Awaken . Herb Everyday is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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132 lbs
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134 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Herb Everyday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Cyborg!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Everyday checks a low kick from Cyborg.
Everyday moves out of range as Cyborg throws a body kick.
Cyborg lands a nice leg kick that just misses Everyday's sensitive parts.
Everyday chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cyborg can pounce on him.
Cyborg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Everyday.
Cyborg attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Everyday on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cyborg throws a wild body kick that Everyday sees coming a mile off.
Cyborg is looking to land body kicks.
Everyday walks into a jab.
Cyborg delivers a nice body kick.
Everyday checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice body kick from Cyborg.
Everyday misses with a wild body shot.
Cyborg throws a wild body kick that Everyday sees coming a mile off.
The fighters circling - Cyborg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cyborg misses with a straight left.
Cyborg avoids the body shot from Everyday.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyborg lets loose with a powerful body kick. Everyday will feel that in the morning.
Cyborg throws a sloppy head kick and Everyday moves out of range easily.
Cyborg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Everyday misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cyborg.
Cyborg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Everyday was well out of range. Poor timing from Cyborg.
Cyborg misses with a kick to the body.
Everyday misses with a wild body shot.
Everyday blocks the body kick.
Cyborg finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Everyday shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cyborg defends it nicely.
Cyborg misses with a leg kick
and Everyday cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Everyday moves out of range of the body kick from Cyborg.
Everyday blocks a low kick nicely.
Cyborg buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cyborg fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Everyday is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Everyday shoots in and drives through. Cyborg sprawls well.
Everyday ducks under a wild hook from Cyborg.
Everyday checks the leg kick.
Cyborg motions for Everyday to come forward. Cyborg throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cyborg misses with the combination.
Everyday shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Everyday throwing shots but Cyborg is blocking nicely.
Cyborg is trying to control but can't.
Everyday is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cyborg is just riding it out for now. Everyday eventually gives up the hold.
Cyborg trying to control but Everyday postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Everyday is stalling here. Cyborg is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Everyday seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cyborg has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Cyborg controlling from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Everyday is not content to let Cyborg control the position.
Everyday is trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Everyday is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Cyborg 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.
Everyday looking to score a takedown here. Cyborg is defending well but Everyday drives through and ends up in Cyborg's guard.
Cyborg seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Everyday trying to control but Cyborg is working from the bottom.
Cyborg wants to sweep but no luck.
Cyborg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cyborg holds on and takes a little breather.
Everyday throws a strike but Cyborg rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Everyday being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyborg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cyborg looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Chris Cyborg wasn't active enough on the ground.
Cyborg throws a push kick but Everyday slaps the foot to one side.
Cyborg throws a right hand that misses
so Everyday counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cyborg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cyborg wants to free his trapped foot but Everyday is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Herb Everyday overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cyborg trying to control the action but Everyday is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Everyday taking some punishment here, with Cyborg in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Everyday looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cyborg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Everyday is refusing to be controlled, as Cyborg sits in half guard.
Cyborg controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chris Cyborg has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Everyday takes one to the side of the head.
Everyday tests Cyborg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cyborg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Everyday.
Everyday jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Everyday throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cyborg.
Cyborg avoids the body shot from Everyday.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cyborg scoring well with a low kick there.
Everyday takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chris Cyborg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Everyday staying out of range there.
Cyborg bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Everyday's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Cyborg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Everyday comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cyborg moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Everyday takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Everyday misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cyborg.
Everyday doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cyborg counters with an inside leg kick.
Cyborg buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Everyday checks a leg kick nicely.
Everyday keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Everyday digs a good hook to Cyborg's body.
Everyday walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Everyday is looking to wear down Cyborg with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice sprawl there from Cyborg as Everyday shoots in.
Everyday avoids the body shot from Cyborg.
Cyborg misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cyborg throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Everyday tries a low kick but Cyborg avoids it.
Everyday fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cyborg manages to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Everyday crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cyborg - the referee stops the clock and Everyday gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cyborg. Everyday manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cyborg throws a jab when Everyday was well out of range.
Chris Cyborg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cyborg dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Everyday. That did some damage!
Everyday stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cyborg.
Cyborg misses with a low kick.
Cyborg is looking to land body kicks.
Everyday thows a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Cyborg.
Everyday takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cyborg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cyborg tests Everyday's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Everyday paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chris Cyborg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cyborg looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Everyday looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cyborg is fending him off so far but Everyday persists. Nope, Cyborg circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herb Everyday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cyborg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cyborg is looking to score with low kicks.
Cyborg throws a nice outside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Everyday.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cyborg throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Everyday on the side of the head.
Cyborg chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cyborg lands a jab to the nose.
Everyday stuns Cyborg with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Everyday will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cyborg fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Everyday has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Everyday checks a low kick from Cyborg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cyborg leaves Everyday with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cyborg chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cyborg is looking to land body kicks.
Cyborg throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Everyday misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Everyday. Beautiful body shot.
Herb Everyday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Everyday is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cyborg bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Everyday fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cyborg manages to avoid it.
Cyborg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Everyday at a distance.
Cyborg slips under a jab from Everyday.
Cyborg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cyborg cracks Everyday with a good jab.
Cyborg gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Everyday to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cyborg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cyborg is controlling Everyday's posture.
Everyday throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Everyday trying to control but Cyborg is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cyborg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Everyday actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Cyborg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cyborg 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Cyborg!
During a confident post fight interview, Chris Cyborg thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Klinkhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Balig Murska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Murska's choice of entrance music: Perhosveitsi-Heikki & Lika-Aki - Aakkoset. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roberto Klinkhammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Balig Murska!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murska misses with a low kick.
Klinkhammer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Klinkhammer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murska throws out the jab.
Murska has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Klinkhammer is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jab, jab by Klinkhammer - just one landing.
Murska fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Klinkhammer.
Murska cracks Klinkhammer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Klinkhammer blocks a jab.
Klinkhammer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murska.
Murska steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Klinkhammer.
Klinkhammer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Murska is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Klinkhammer.
It looks like Balig Murska has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murska jabs Klinkhammer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Klinkhammer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murska.
A big right from Murska misses.
Murska connects with a looping right hand.
Murska jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murska throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Murska swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klinkhammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murska.
Murska swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Klinkhammer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Balig Murska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murska scores with a push kick.
Klinkhammer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Klinkhammer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big left from Murska misses.
Murska misses with a straight right.
Murska misses with a low kick.
Murska throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Murska swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Klinkhammer counter with a right hand.
Klinkhammer throws a low kick but Murska avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murska dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murska misses with a hook. Klinkhammer ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from Murska.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klinkhammer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murska throws a leg kick that misses.
Murska stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Klinkhammer.
Murska throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Murska moves out of range of the strikes.
Klinkhammer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murska throws an off balance right hand
and Klinkhammer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Klinkhammer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Murska 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.
Murska rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Klinkhammer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Klinkhammer looks to throw the jab but Murska is out of range.
Klinkhammer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Murska is out of range.
The crowd cheers as Klinkhammer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murska doesn't seem phased though.
Murska is looking to slow Klinkhammer down with leg kicks.
Klinkhammer drops Murska with a big left hand! Murska is injured, injured bad! Klinkhammer jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roberto Klinkhammer!
After the big win, Roberto Klinkhammer made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Fury Nutrition Inc. and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yoko Gushiken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmy Smithy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smithy has chosen Diabolic- Soldier's Logic as his entrance music. 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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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yoko Gushiken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timmy Smithy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smithy moves away from the strike by Gushiken.
Smithy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gushiken looks to land a right hand but Smithy moved out of range.
Smithy takes a swing at Gushiken's ribcage but misses.
Smithy misses with a body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gushiken.
A left and a right from Smithy both land. Nice combination.
Smithy slips under a jab.
Gushiken just misses with a punch to the body.
Smithy with a nice cross.
Gushiken scores with a jab. Smithy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gushiken jabs Smithy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gushiken misses the shot to the body.
Gushiken lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gushiken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smithy throws a low kick, looking for Gushiken's leg but Gushiken calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gushiken tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smithy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gushiken drives through and clinches with Smithy against the cage.
Smithy struggles to land a body shot inside as Gushiken controls his hands.
Gushiken lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smithy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gushiken misses with a punch on the inside.
Gushiken tries to work over Smithy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gushiken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smithy lands with a short shot to the head.
Gushiken working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smithy throws a head punch that misses.
Smithy blocks a body shot from Gushiken.
Gushiken blocks an elbow strike from Smithy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gushiken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smithy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smithy misses with a knee strike.
Smithy prevents a body shot from Gushiken.
Gushiken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gushiken stalling against the cage.
Smithy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gushiken tries to work over Smithy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gushiken takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smithy prevents a body shot from Gushiken.
Smithy tries to land knees in the clinch but Gushiken avoids the damage to the body.
Gushiken can't find room to land a body shot as Smithy controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gushiken blocks an uppercut.
Gushiken swings wildly with an uppercut but Smithy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smithy blocks an uppercut.
Gushiken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gushiken cracks Smithy with a nice body shot.
Gushiken throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smithys head.
Gushiken misses with the head strike.
Gushiken keeps control of Smithy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smithy misses with a knee strike.
Smithy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gushiken misses with the head strike.
Gushiken leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gushiken.
Gushiken avoids the elbow strike from Smithy, against the cage.
Smithy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gushiken's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gushiken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A left hand lands to the body for Gushiken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoko Gushiken dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smithy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gushiken fails to land with a series of punches.
Smithy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smithy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smithy is looking to chop away at Gushiken's legs.
A swing and a miss from Gushiken.
Gushiken lands with a nice body punch.
Good exchange - Gushiken coming out on top.
Gushiken misses with a hook.
Gushiken tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smithy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smithy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gushiken.
A big left from Gushiken misses.
Smithy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smithy takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gushiken looks to land a combination but Smithy avoids it well.
Gushiken misses with a two punch combination.
Gushiken scores with a punch to the head.
Gushiken wants to clinch up but Smithy keeps it at a distance.
Smithy takes one to the side of the head.
Smithy swings for the body but Gushiken moves out of range.
Gushiken thuds a left hand into Smithy's body.
Gushiken misses with a straight left.
Gushiken thows a left - swing and a miss!
A good leg kick by Smithy.
Yoko Gushiken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smithy avoids the body shot from Gushiken.
Smithy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gushiken throws out the jab.
Smithy thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smithy is looking to score with low kicks.
Smithy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gushiken avoids the body shot from Smithy.
Smithy lands a nice shot that snaps Gushiken's head back.
Gushiken fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smithy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gushiken scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smithy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gushiken doesn't manage to clinch there - Smithy circles away.
Smithy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gushiken avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smithy throws a nice looking combination but Gushiken bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smithy throws a leg kick but Gushiken moved away.
Smithy ducks under a wild hook from Gushiken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smithy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yoko Gushiken is winning the standup battle so far.
A thudding body kick lands there by Smithy!
Smithy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smithy swats away the attempt to clinch by Gushiken.
Smithy throws a front kick aimed at Gushiken's knee but Gushiken avoids it well.
Gushiken scores with the left hand. Smithy knows he should have avoided that one.
Smithy ducks right into an uppercut from Gushiken.
Gushiken walks into a left hand.
Smithy keeps the fight on the outside.
Gushiken is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Smithy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gushiken is able to avoid easily.
Gushiken instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gushiken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yoko Gushiken has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gushiken lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Gushiken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Gushiken fails to land.
Gushiken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gushiken throws a punch but it's blocked by Smithy.
Smithy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gushiken taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Smithy fails to land.
Smithy gets through Gushiken's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smithy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gushiken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gushiken is pushing Smithy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoko Gushiken dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Gushiken fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smithy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gushiken counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smithy slips a jab from Gushiken.
Gushiken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gushiken scores with a jab. Smithy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smithy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gushiken has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gushiken and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smithy defending well as Gushiken loads up on a big left hand.
Gushiken throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Smithy to counter with a crisp jab.
Gushiken connects with a body shot that sends Smithy's belly button to the back.
Smithy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gushiken lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gushiken scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smithy in his tracks.
Smithy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gushiken manages to avoid it.
Gushiken walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smithy.
Gushiken scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smithy in his tracks.
Gushiken slips under a jab from Smithy.
Smithy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smithy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gushiken.
Gushiken will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smithy throws a leg kick that misses.
Smithy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gushiken.
Smithy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gushiken.
Gushiken misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smithy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gushiken misses with the combination.
Smithy scores with a push kick.
Gushiken getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gushiken is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gushiken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smithy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gushiken checks a leg kick nicely.
Smithy misses with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gushiken fails to land with a series of punches.
Gushiken thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gushiken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gushiken tries to bum rush Smithy with a series of wild strikes but Smithy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smithy is looking to land body kicks.
Gushiken misses with a two punch combination.
Crunch! Smithy slams his shin into Gushiken's torso.
Smithy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smithy feints and then cracks Gushiken's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gushiken down.
Smithy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yoko Gushiken is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A shot to the liver by Gushiken. Beautiful body shot.
Gushiken throws a lazy right hand but Smithy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gushiken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smithy was well out of range. Poor timing from Gushiken.
Smithy lands a leg kick that knocks Gushiken off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gushiken on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gushiken lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gushiken swings for the body but Smithy moves out of range.
Smithy misses with a kick to the body.
Smithy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gushiken checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Timmy Smithy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gushiken wants to clinch up but Smithy keeps it at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gushiken misses with a straight right.
A jab lands there for Gushiken.
Gushiken ducks under a wild hook from Smithy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smithy tries a head kick but it misses.
Gushiken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gushiken scores with a decent looking hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoko Gushiken showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gushiken 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoko Gushiken!
An out of breath Yoko Gushiken thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Winston Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toni Manel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manel has chosen A Portuguesa as his entrance music. Toni Manel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Winston Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Toni Manel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manel shoots in for a double leg but Cole sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Manel drives through with a takedown into Cole's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Manel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Manel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Manel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cole avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Manel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cole works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cole preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Manel prevents Cole from getting back to his feet.
Manel throws a big right hand that misses.
Manel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manel scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cole swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manel throwing strikes from guard but Cole blocks nicely.
Manel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Manel wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Manel slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Manel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Manel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cole taking some punishment here, with Manel in his half guard.
Manel content to control rather than advance.
Manel is looking to take a break and control but Cole is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cole haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Manel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cole defending well though.
Manel is keen to just control but Cole is a slippery customer.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Manel working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Manel is controlling the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Toni Manel.
Manel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cole tries to avoid it but Manel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cole to the ground. Cole escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Manel shoots in and drives through. Cole sprawls well.
Winston Cole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toni Manel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cole circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Manel.
Cole throws a chopping leg kick but Manel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Winston Cole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cole misses the shot to the body.
Cole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manel manages to avoid it.
Manel blocks a leg kick.
Manel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Manel bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Manel working the ground and pound.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manel trying to control the position but Cole is working away.
Manel landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toni Manel 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.
Cole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cole defends well and Manel ends up having to push Cole into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Manel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cole is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cole misses with a knee strike.
Manel is looking for a takedown.
Winston Cole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toni Manel.
Cole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manel shoots in but Cole avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Manel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Manel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cole but Cole pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice body punch from Cole.
Cole scores with a punch to the head.
Manel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cole as he avoids it easily.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Manel. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Manel.
Manel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cole circles away.
Cole stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cole wants it to stay on the feet.
Manel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cole.
Manel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cole as he avoids it easily.
Manel walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cole.
Cole is looking to wear down Manel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Manel is breathing heavily.
Cole scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cole cracks Manel with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Manel looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Cole finish him?
It looks like Toni Manel has been cut.
Cole tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Manel closes the distance and clinches up with Cole, looking for a takedown. Manel pushes Cole against the cage but Cole circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cole throws a head kick but Manel moves out of range.
Winston Cole is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cole wants it to stay on the feet.
Cole throws a sloppy head kick and Manel moves out of range easily.
Cole misses with a body shot.
Cole leaves Manel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Manel closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Manel prevents Cole from standing back up.
Manel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cole is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Manel scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cole is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Manel scores with a couple of nice shots.
Manel looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cole with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manel seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Manel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cole taking some punishment here, with Manel in his half guard.
Cole knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Manel on the ground.
Manel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Manel winds up and cracks Cole with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Manel stalling.
Manel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cole's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole blocking the ground and pound attempt from Manel.
Manel stalling away here and it's allowed Cole to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Cole trying to keep a closed guard but Manel is proving a slippery customer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cole works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manel throws a big right hand that misses.
Manel throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winston Cole dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Toni Manel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Cole. No joy for Manel on that attempt.
Manel dives in for a single leg takedown but Cole sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manel's elbow.
Cole tries to land knees in the clinch but Manel avoids the damage to the body.
Cole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manel shoots for a takedown but Cole saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Winston Cole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toni Manel.
Cole stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cole wants it to stay on the feet.
Manel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cole is fending him off so far but Manel persists. Nope, Cole circles away and we're back to standing.
Cole fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Manel checks it well.
Cole lands a big head kick that sends Manel tumbling to the mat! Cole takes a step backwards and waves Manel back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cole tries a low kick but Manel avoids it.
A big right from Cole misses.
Cole gets caught napping as Manel dives in and scores a takedown. Cole manages to retain guard.
Manel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manel trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cole trying to keep a closed guard but Manel is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manel trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
Manel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Toni Manel has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Cole throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cole scores with a kick to the body.
Manel looks for a takedown but Cole sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Cole. No joy for Manel on that attempt.
Manel ducks under a wild hook from Cole.
Manel shoots in for a takedown but Cole shows good takedown defense.
Cole misses with a head kick.
Manel shoots in and drives through. Cole sprawls well.
Cole connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Manel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cole shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cole avoids it really well and circles away.
Manel dives in and grabs Cole's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cole pushes down on Manel's head and hops out.
Cole misses with a head kick.
Manel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cole misses with a body shot.
Manel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cole circles away.
Manel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cole pinned against the cage. Cole gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Manel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cole throws the kick towards the body but Manel avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manel takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cole lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cole leaves Manel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Manel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cole counters with a big head kick but Manel shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manel blocks a head kick by Cole.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cole.
Cole is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Manel darts in looking for a takedown but Cole gets double underhooks and turns Manel into the cage.
Cole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A knee to the head by Cole.
Manel blocks a body shot from Cole.
Cole breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cole did well to prevent Manel getting side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Winston Cole showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cole has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winston Cole!
A relieved looking Winston Cole 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Mayhem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stark kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jay Z - Dig a Hole. Mayhem comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bullet With A Name by Nonpoint kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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195 lbs
25 - 10 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, John Mayhem!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark scores with a head kick.
Stark takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A head kick by Stark misses
and Mayhem counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stark pushes Mayhem away with a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayhem lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stark misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Mayhem does no damage.
Stark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mayhem.
Mayhem misses the shot to the body.
Stark moves out of range of the leg kick from Mayhem.
Mayhem takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thomas Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark lands a nice looking body shot.
Mayhem throws an off balance right hand
and Stark counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mayhem is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Stark looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Donk. Stark catches Mayhem right on the button with a cross.
Mayhem jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark with a hook.
Mayhem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stark definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mayhem misses with a low kick.
Stark wants to clinch up but Mayhem keeps it at a distance.
Stark moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mayhem changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stark throws a sloppy head kick and Mayhem moves out of range easily.
Mayhem throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mayhem avoids the head kick by Stark.
Mayhem avoids a kick to the body.
Mayhem lands with an uppercut that bounces Stark off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mayhem looks to land a right hand but Stark moved out of range.
Mayhem avoids the head kick by Stark.
Stark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mayhem was well out of range. Poor timing from Stark.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark misses with a kick to the body.
Stark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stark looks to score with a jab to the body but Mayhem is just out of range.
Stark scores with a nice body kick.
Stark tries a head kick but it misses.
Stark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stark tries to land a front kick but Mayhem steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mayhem throws a hook but Stark blocks it.
Mayhem misses with a leg kick.
Stark takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stark scores with a hook.
A leg kick checked by Mayhem.
Stark throws the kick towards the body but Mayhem avoids it.
Stark looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch lands to the side of Mayhem 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Stark finds it's way through Mayhem's defenses.
Stark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mayhem was well out of range. Poor timing from Stark.
Stark works over Mayhem's head and body with a nice combination.
Mayhem scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mayhem.
Mayhem checks a low kick from Stark.
Mayhem throws a hook but Stark blocks it.
Stark on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Both fighters circling a little - Stark finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mayhem throws a hook to the side of Stark's head but Stark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stark throws a leg kick but Mayhem sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mayhem has closed the distance and engaged Stark in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stark tries a head kick but it misses.
Mayhem looks to land a left hand but Stark moved out of range nicely.
Mayhem on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mayhem pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stark is out of range and Mayhem settles back down.
Stark scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stark lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mayhem will feel that in the morning.
Stark throws a leg kick
and Mayhem counters with a thumping low kick.
Mayhem attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stark is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stark misses with a leg kick
letting Mayhem counter with a right hand.
Nice shot by Stark.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
That kick from Stark tenderised Mayhem's leg. Mayhem is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stark fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mayhem, pushing him back against the cage.
Stark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Stark dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stark connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mayhem avoids a kick to the body.
Stark lands a big head kick that sends Mayhem tumbling to the mat! Stark takes a step backwards and waves Mayhem back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mayhem is rocked!
It looks like John Mayhem has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stark throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mayhem is still on wobbly legs! Can Stark finish him?
Stark thuds a left hand into Mayhem's body.
Mayhem seems to have recovered his senses.
Mayhem walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stark checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mayhem throws a leg kick
and Stark counters with a monster head kick that knocks Mayhem out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Thomas Stark!
Thomas Stark spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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