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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cael Gable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Mayfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mayfield has chosen Jay-Z - 99 Problems as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cael Gable!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyler Mayfield!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gable moves in looking to clinch but Mayfield pushes him off.
Gable swings for the body but Mayfield moves out of range.
Gable swings for the body but Mayfield moves out of range.
Mayfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Gable is just out of range.
Gable jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mayfield misses with a looping left.
Mayfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gable doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mayfield throws a series of punches but Gable avoids them all with ease.
Tyler Mayfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gable displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mayfield throws out the jab.
Mayfield misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mayfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayfield lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mayfield tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gable counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mayfield is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gable is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mayfield doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gable.
Mayfield is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gable's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gable's back!
Mayfield keeps control of the position easily here as Gable tries to buck him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Mayfield's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Mayfield controls the action.
Mayfield doesn't have the hooks in and Gable manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayfield is adopting a defensive guard.
Gable stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mayfield swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gable wants to control from the top but Mayfield keeps moving.
Gable pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mayfield is keeping the position for now.
Gable postures up.
Gable trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gable stopping the sweep attempt from Mayfield.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mayfield connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gable momentarily.
Gable moves in looking to clinch but Mayfield pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gable lands a jab to the head.
Gable avoids the head kick by Mayfield.
Tyler Mayfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mayfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gable scores a takedown into full mount!
Gable takes Mayfield's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Mayfield is in trouble.
Mayfield is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Gable trying to control momentarily.
Mayfield rolls, trying to escape but Gable keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cael Gable dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mayfield cracks Gable with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gable misses with a hook.
Mayfield clinches up against the cage.
Gable wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mayfield lands a good knee to the midsection. Gable won't want to take too many of those.
Gable wants to get back to striking at distance but Mayfield won't allow it.
Mayfield lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Mayfield.
Mayfield scores with a hook to the body.
Mayfield working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mayfield scores with a nice hook to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Gable's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gable wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mayfield lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gable backwards.
Mayfield has Gable pressed against the cage, preventing Gable from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gable working hard to break the clinch.
Gable takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Cael Gable has been cut.
Mayfield pushes Gable back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gable wants to get back to striking at distance but Mayfield won't allow it.
Mayfield lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Gable's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mayfield makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mayfield lands a nice knee to the body.
Mayfield gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mayfield unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayfield lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mayfield scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Mayfield.
Mayfield lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mayfield.
A short left from Mayfield.
Mayfield lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mayfield lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mayfield lands with a light punch inside.
Mayfield lands a body shot.
Mayfield lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mayfield pushes Gable back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mayfield lands a knee to the body.
Gable takes an elbow to the forehead.
Still in the clinch, Mayfield scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mayfield lands a nice knee to the body.
Mayfield with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mayfield comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gable's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mayfield obliges.
Mayfield lands a hook that snaps the head of Gable backwards.
Mayfield's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mayfield lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mayfield lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Mayfield.
Gable breaks the clinch.
Gable shoots in for a takedown but Mayfield shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mayfield sizes up Gable with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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!
Gable avoids the head kick by Mayfield.
Mayfield loads up on a big right hand but Gable slips the punch.
Mayfield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gable paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mayfield tries a head kick but it misses.
Gable swings for the body but Mayfield moves out of range.
Gable moves forwards but Mayfield connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mayfield tries to bum rush Gable with a series of wild strikes but Gable uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mayfield closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mayfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gable falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mayfield counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mayfield fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mayfield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big left from Gable misses.
Mayfield lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cael Gable's cut is getting worse.
Mayfield lands a big head kick that sends Gable tumbling to the mat! Mayfield takes a step backwards and waves Gable back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gable is rocked!
Gable darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gable trying to control the action but Mayfield is working from the bottom.
Mayfield has one foot on Gable's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayfield moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayfield lands an uppercut.
Mayfield slowing the pace effectively.
Gable tries to circle away but Mayfield has him pinned against the cage.
Gable wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gable goes for a takedown attempt but Mayfield pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mayfield fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mayfield is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mayfield cracks Gable with a good jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A combination from Mayfield does no damage.
Mayfield misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Mayfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cael Gable's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mayfield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mayfield tries to clinch up.
Mayfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mayfield, as that shot connected.
Gable gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gable shoots in and bounces Mayfield off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gable trying to control but Mayfield is working from the bottom.
Gable postures up.
Gable trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gable postures up in Mayfield's guard and throws a big left but Mayfield blocks it.
Gable won't allow Mayfield to sweep him here.
Mayfield has his hands on Gable's head, controlling the position.
Mayfield is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A big left from Mayfield misses.
Mayfield gets caught flat footed, as Gable shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayfield working a defensive guard here.
Mayfield looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mayfield trying to keep a closed guard but Gable is proving a slippery customer.
Gable looking to pass the guard.
Gable wants to control from the top but Mayfield keeps moving.
Gable trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mayfield keeping moving, preventing Gable from controlling successfully.
Mayfield is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mayfield gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mayfield is pulling down on Gable's head to control his posture.
Gable looking to sit in guard and control but Mayfield gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mayfield wants to control from the top but Gable keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gable is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gable keeping moving, preventing Mayfield from controlling successfully.
Mayfield controlling from the top position.
Mayfield passes Gable's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cael Gable clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Cael Gable's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gable takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mayfield tries to clinch up.
Mayfield moves in looking to clinch but Gable pushes him off.
A big right from Mayfield misses.
Mayfield swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gable counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mayfield thinking.
Gable misses with a wild body shot.
Gable throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mayfield misses with a straight left.
Gable gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tyler Mayfield seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mayfield throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mayfield 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.
Mayfield throws a head kick but Gable moves out of range.
Mayfield clinches.
Gable goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mayfield prevents it.
Mayfield gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayfield lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gable tries to break the clinch but Mayfield is controlling the position.
Gable tries to score a body lock takedown but Mayfield shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mayfield landing knees to the head.
Cael Gable's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mayfield lands a knee to the body.
Gable has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mayfield avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cael Gable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mayfield connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Mayfield.
Mayfield lands a knee to the body.
Mayfield lands with a left to the head.
Mayfield lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mayfield creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mayfield lands an elbow inside.
Mayfield lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gable backwards.
Mayfield putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gable in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mayfield comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mayfield lands a shoulder strike.
Gable tries for a takedown but Mayfield manages to get underhooks.
Mayfield scores with a knee to the head.
Tyler Mayfield seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mayfield.
Mayfield using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mayfield lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gable takes an elbow to the temple.
Mayfield stops a takedown attempt from Gable.
Mayfield digs a right hand underneath Gable's ribcage. Gable let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mayfield - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mayfield scores with a shot to the side of Gable's head.
Mayfield working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gable goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mayfield prevents it.
Mayfield is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gable is trying to force a seperation but Mayfield has the dominant position.
Gable has had enough of the clinch but Mayfield keeps him there for the moment.
Mayfield working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Mayfield - that landed with a thud.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gable is trying to break free.
Mayfield scores with a shoulder strike.
Gable looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mayfield landing knees to the head.
Gable can't break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mayfield creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayfield lands with a short shot to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mayfield - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gable looking for a takedown.
Mayfield working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mayfield prevents Gable from breaking the clinch.
Mayfield lands a shoulder strike.
Mayfield lands with a left to the head.
Mayfield cracks Gable with a nice body shot.
Mayfield lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gable.
Mayfield lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Mayfield.
Mayfield prevents the takedown attempt.
Mayfield lands a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Mayfield to work.
Gable takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short body shot lands from Mayfield as the two fighters clinch.
Gable is looking to break free of the clinch but Mayfield has double underhooks.
Gable working hard to break the clinch.
Gable wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gable is looking to break free of the clinch but Mayfield has double underhooks.
Mayfield scores with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mayfield works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gable wants to get back to striking at distance but Mayfield won't allow it.
Mayfield lands an elbow that stopped Gable in his tracks for a moment.
Mayfield lands a nice uppercut.
Gable takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mayfield lands a damaging elbow.
Mayfield misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mayfield keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gable's efforts to push away.
A knee to the head by Mayfield.
Gable is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mayfield gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mayfield lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gable backwards.
Gable is trying to break free.
Mayfield pushes Gable back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mayfield comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A knee to the head by Mayfield.
Gable wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mayfield landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mayfield throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mayfield is pressed up against the cage. Gable has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mayfield down to the mat. Mayfield avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gable is looking to wear down Mayfield with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mayfield connects with a nice looking jab.
Gable swings for the body but Mayfield moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Mayfield dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Cael Gable's cut.
That's time! Gable's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gable takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mayfield throws a shot from downtown. Gable moves away and avoids it.
Gable ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gable keeps the fight on the outside.
Gable is looking to clinch but Mayfield is avoiding it.
Gable lands a slapping body shot.
Gable attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mayfield lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gable shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mayfield is looking to clinch.
Gable blocks a head kick by Mayfield.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Mayfield has closed the distance and engaged Gable in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gable tries for a takedown but Mayfield manages to get underhooks.
Mayfield connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gable's face.
Mayfield lands a nice shot to the body.
Mayfield utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mayfield is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mayfield works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mayfield lands a good knee to the midsection. Gable won't want to take too many of those.
A short body shot lands from Mayfield as the two fighters clinch.
Gable working hard to break the clinch.
Gable tries to score a body lock takedown but Mayfield shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cael Gable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gable is trying to break free.
Mayfield lands with a right to the head.
Mayfield lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mayfield.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mayfield wants to stall.
Gable goes for a takedown attempt but Mayfield pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mayfield tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gable bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gable throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mayfield.
Gable takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mayfield tries a head kick but it misses.
Gable looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mayfield is fending him off so far but Gable persists. Nope, Mayfield circles away and we're back to standing.
Mayfield lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mayfield lands with a hook. Gable tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gable takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gable blocks a head kick by Mayfield.
Mayfield throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayfield connects with a jab.
Gable takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gable.
Mayfield misses with a looping right.
Gable takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gable lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mayfield throws a hook but Gable avoids it easily.
Mayfield plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gable misses with a body shot.
Mayfield misses with a wild combination.
Mayfield misses with a double jab
and Gable counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mayfield's guard now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayfield is trying to control the position but Gable postures up.
Gable stops Mayfield from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gable trying to control but Mayfield is working from the bottom.
Mayfield wants to stand but Gable is controlling the position.
Gable pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mayfield is keeping the position for now.
Mayfield keeping moving, preventing Gable from controlling successfully.
Gable tries to free his leg and advance position but Mayfield is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Mayfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mayfield 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 47:48
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Mayfield!
Tyler Mayfield is the new middleweight champion!
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