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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harry Winks (ranked 660 p4p, 1261 weight class) and Kaz McStafferson (ranked 102 p4p, 193 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Winks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kaz McStafferson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McStafferson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winks throws out the jab.
Winks ducks under a wild hook from McStafferson.
McStafferson 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.
Some wild striking there from McStafferson.
McStafferson misses with a hook. Winks ducked under it nicely.
Winks fires out a quick counter leg kick but McStafferson just manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by McStafferson as he connects with a hook.
McStafferson loads up on a big right hand but Winks slips the punch.
A big left from McStafferson misses.
McStafferson misses the jab.
Winks has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McStafferson takes a swing at Winks's ribcage but misses.
Winks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McStafferson was well out of range. Poor timing from Winks.
Winks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McStafferson.
Winks throws a body shot but no joy.
Winks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Winks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McStafferson feints the counter takedown.
McStafferson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Winks looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McStafferson trying to control the position but Winks is working away.
McStafferson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McStafferson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Winks is avoiding damage well.
McStafferson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Winks, who protects the arm well.
McStafferson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McStafferson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Winks, who protects the arm well.
McStafferson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Winks, who protects the arm well.
Winks stops McStafferson from passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Winks regains half guard.
McStafferson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McStafferson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Winks trying to hold on to McStafferson's head to control him but McStafferson postures up.
Winks looking for submissions off his back.
McStafferson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winks won't allow McStafferson to pass to mount.
McStafferson is trying to control. Winks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Winks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McStafferson tries to pass to full mount but Winks defends it.
McStafferson seems to be working for a kimura but Winks defends the submission attempt.
McStafferson passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
McStafferson looking to control but Winks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McStafferson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Winks is looking to improve his position but McStafferson isn't that keen on the idea.
Winks wants to hold on but McStafferson pushes him away.
McStafferson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
McStafferson trying to control but Winks is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McStafferson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Winks is now in McStafferson's guard. A big mistake from McStafferson there, giving up the dominant position!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaz McStafferson 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.
McStafferson throws a series of punches but Winks avoids them all with ease.
Winks throws a body shot but no joy.
Winks takes a swing at McStafferson's ribcage but misses.
McStafferson thows a left - swing and a miss!
McStafferson throws a hook but Winks blocks it.
McStafferson misses with a hook. Winks ducked under it nicely.
Winks appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McStafferson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
McStafferson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Winks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Winks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McStafferson.
McStafferson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kaz McStafferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winks slips under a jab.
McStafferson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McStafferson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Winks.
McStafferson throws a right and a left that both miss.
McStafferson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Winks is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from McStafferson misses its intended target.
Kaz McStafferson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McStafferson just misses with a punch to the body.
McStafferson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Winks throws a leg kick but McStafferson moved away.
McStafferson cracks Winks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McStafferson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McStafferson throws a nice looking combination but Winks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Winks throws a shot from downtown. McStafferson moves away and avoids it.
McStafferson ducks under a wild hook from Winks.
McStafferson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winks tries to land a front kick but McStafferson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Winks scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winks. McStafferson does a little dance to reset his feet.
McStafferson misses the shot to the body.
Winks went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Winks looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McStafferson misses with a series of wild punches.
Winks fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McStafferson is out of range.
Winks thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - McStafferson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McStafferson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Winks shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McStafferson connects with a looping right hand.
McStafferson misses with an uppercut. Winks saw that one coming.
Winks feinted with a counter takedown.
McStafferson swings widly with a right hand
and Winks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winks buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Winks slips a jab from McStafferson.
McStafferson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McStafferson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Winks throws a chopping leg kick but McStafferson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Winks throws a body punch but McStafferson moves out of range.
McStafferson looks to land a right hand but Winks moved out of range.
Winks is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McStafferson throws a hook but Winks blocks it.
Winks tried to counter with a leg kick but McStafferson avoided it.
Winks with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A lazy left from McStafferson finds it's target.
McStafferson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McStafferson misses with a straight right.
Winks slips a straight right by McStafferson.
Winks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Winks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McStafferson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McStafferson throws a jab when Winks was well out of range.
Winks drops down looking for a counter takedown but McStafferson sprawls and moves away.
McStafferson misses with a series of wild punches.
Winks is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson misses with a wild body shot.
McStafferson misses with a few strikes there.
Winks jabs McStafferson right on the nose. McStafferson blinks but takes it well.
Winks moves away from the strike by McStafferson.
McStafferson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Winks.
A jab from McStafferson misses.
McStafferson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Donk. McStafferson catches Winks right on the button with a cross.
Winks lands with a shot to the body.
McStafferson throws a looping overhand right but Winks ducks down to avoid it.
Winks throwing a counter right hand but McStafferson manages to avoid it.
McStafferson misses with a double jab.
McStafferson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Winks lands a jab to the nose.
McStafferson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Winks tries to avoid it but McStafferson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Winks to the ground. Winks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McStafferson is breathing heavily.
McStafferson misses with a series of wild punches.
McStafferson missing with a left hand there. Winks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Winks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Winks.
Winks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McStafferson throws a looping overhand right but Winks ducks down to avoid it.
Winks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Winks scores with a sloppy right hand. McStafferson should have avoided that one.
McStafferson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Winks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A punch combination from McStafferson misses.
McStafferson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McStafferson looks to score with a jab to the body but Winks is just out of range.
McStafferson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winks lands with a shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Winks.
McStafferson looks to throw the jab but Winks is out of range.
McStafferson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Winks counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Winks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McStafferson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Winks.
Winks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Winks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Winks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Harry Winks will probably get the nod.
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!
Winks fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McStafferson is out of range.
McStafferson throws a body punch but Winks moves out of range.
McStafferson looks to land a right hand but Winks moved out of range.
Winks just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from McStafferson.
Winks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Winks there as he acknowledges the shot.
McStafferson throws an overhand right that lands on Winks's shoulder, as Winks tries to avoid the shot.
Winks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McStafferson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Winks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Winks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Winks looks to land a right hand but McStafferson moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStafferson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winks manages to avoid it.
Winks is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Winks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Winks avoids a punch combination nicely.
McStafferson scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McStafferson throws out the jab.
McStafferson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Winks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McStafferson avoids the body shot from Winks.
Despite the aggression on McStafferson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Winks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
and Winks counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts McStafferson! He's just covering up as Winks starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Winks!
Harry Winks decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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hype
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RATING
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