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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nanak Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Mayfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mayfield has chosen Imperial March (Rage Mix) as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Tyler Mayfield enters the cage!
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180 cm
22
190 lbs
17 - 1 - 0 |
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185 cm
26
190 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful |
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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
17 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nanak Singh! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyler Mayfield! The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mayfield tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Mayfield scoring well with a low kick there.
Tyler Mayfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Singh bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Singh working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Mayfield is looking for a sweep. Mayfield manages to get back to half guard. Mayfield gets back to full guard.
Singh tries to free his leg and advance position but Mayfield is retaining full guard. Mayfield is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mayfield looking to hit a scissor sweep but Singh is one step ahead there. Singh is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Mayfield is trying to keep Singh in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Singh staying out of range there.
That's two 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. Singh throws a sloppy head kick and Mayfield moves out of range easily. Mayfield throws a hook but Singh blocks it. Mayfield lands a body shot.
A slow jab from Mayfield misses its intended target. Mayfield looks to land a left hand but Singh moved out of range nicely. A leg kick checked by Singh. Mayfield lands a jab to the head.
Mayfield slaps away a takedown attempt from Singh, before circling back to the center of the mat. Mayfield takes a swing at Singh's ribcage but misses. Mayfield scores with a jab. Singh acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Mayfield clinches up with Singh and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Singh lands a hook to the side of the head. Singh pulls guard successfully.
Mayfield throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Singh works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mayfield's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Singh 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. Mayfield trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Mayfield is looking to work some ground and pound but Singh has wrist control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mayfield with a nice head shot there. Mayfield loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Singh keeping moving, preventing Mayfield from controlling successfully. Mayfield thows a big elbow that misses. Mayfield loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Mayfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Singh. Singh throws a body kick that misses. Mayfield misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mayfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Singh is just out of range. Mayfield misses with a looping left. Singh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mayfield. Mayfield throws the left hand but Singh avoids the punch easily. Mayfield tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Singh is able to avoid easily. Mayfield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Singh paws at him with a jab and circles away. Good work by Singh as he checks the leg kick. Mayfield thumps Singh with a low kick. Singh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mayfield. Mayfield pivots, looking for a leg kick but Singh is out of range and Mayfield settles back down. Mayfield doesn't manage to clinch there - Singh circles away.
Mayfield is looking to chop away at Singh's legs. Singh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Mayfield dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Singh lands with a nice body kick. Mayfield fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Singh is out of range. Singh throws a sloppy head kick and Mayfield moves out of range easily. A swing and a miss from Mayfield. Mayfield moves in looking to clinch but Singh pushes him off. Mayfield throws a hook to the side of Singh's head but Singh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Singh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Mayfield attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Singh checks the leg kick nicely there.
Singh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Singh slips under a jab. Singh tries to land a front kick but Mayfield steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Singh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mayfield. A head kick from Singh lands but Mayfield takes it in his stride.
It looks like Tyler Mayfield has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mayfield tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Mayfield misses with a low kick. Tyler Mayfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Mayfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Singh. Mayfield throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Mayfield does it's job there. Singh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Singh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mayfield.
Mayfield tries to clinch but Singh is having none of it. The fighters circling - Mayfield throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Singh throws a nice inside leg kick. Singh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mayfield. Mayfield throws out a loose jab but Singh uses good head movement to avoid it. Mayfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Singh ducks under a wild hook from Mayfield. Mayfield misses with a hook. A kick lands to the mid section there for Singh. Singh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Mayfield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Singh paws at him with a jab and circles away. Singh misses with a body kick. A head kick misses from Singh. Mayfield takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Singh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayfield manages to avoid it. Singh checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mayfield throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Mayfield misses with a body shot.
Mayfield tries to close the distance and clinch up but Singh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mayfield fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Singh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Singh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Mayfield swings and misses with a shot to the body and Singh counters with a good, hard body kick but Mayfield shrugs it off. Singh blocks a jab. Mayfield misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mayfield throws a front kick aimed at Singh's knee but Singh avoids it well. Singh explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Mayfield is breathing heavily. Mayfield takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mayfield crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Singh - the referee stops the clock and Mayfield gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Singh. Mayfield manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A kick lands to the mid section there for Singh. Mayfield blocks a head kick by Singh.
Mayfield gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Singh to score an easy takedown into full guard. Singh trying to control but Mayfield is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Singh thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Mayfield pushes Singh off and gets back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Singh is looking to slow Mayfield down with leg kicks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nanak Singh dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Tyler Mayfield's cut. That's time! Singh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Singh cracks the inside of Mayfield's front leg. Mayfield is looking to score with low kicks. Singh throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mayfield. Mayfield cracks the inside of Singh's front leg. Mayfield throws a looping overhand right but Singh ducks down to avoid it. Mayfield has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Singh. A head kick misses from Singh. A cross from Mayfield lands. Mayfield avoids the head kick by Singh.
Mayfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Singh moves away. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Singh, right into the meat.
Singh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mayfield. Mayfield tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Singh counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round. Singh throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Singh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Singh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mayfields head. Mayfield lands a left hand that snaps the head of Singh backwards. Singh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mayfield.
Mayfield misses with a short punch on the inside. Mayfield can't find room to land a body shot as Singh controls the action.
Mayfield lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mayfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Mayfield is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Singh is defending well for now. Mayfield tries to work over Singh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Singh gets through Mayfield's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Singh pushes Mayfield back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Mayfield misses with a knee strike.
Singh lands a right hand. Singh lands a nice uppercut. Singh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Singh thuds his shin into the meat of Mayfield's side. This has been an exciting period of action! A solid leg kick lands there for Singh.
Singh shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mayfield is trying to defend but Singh finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Singh passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mayfield! Singh is standing up, even though he is in mount. Mayfield misses with a double jab
and Singh counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Singh passes to full mount! Mayfield is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Singh can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mayfield is looking to escape. Singh controlling the pace for now. Mayfield can't escape the position.
Mayfield is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Singh is working for a guillotine from mount but Mayfield frees his head quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Mayfield really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Singh has hold of Mayfield's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mayfield manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mayfield is desperately trying to improve his position but Singh has a good base and remains in mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nanak Singh clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Tyler Mayfield's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mayfield moves out of range of the body kick. Mayfield thows a left - swing and a miss! Nice defenses there by Singh. Singh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mayfield as he avoids it easily. Mayfield misses with a leg kick. Mayfield throws an overhand right that lands on Singh's shoulder, as Singh tries to avoid the shot. Singh lands a front kick. Mayfield's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Mayfield misses with a leg kick and Singh counters with a good low kick that Mayfield was not able to check. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mayfield tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Mayfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Singh. Singh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mayfield. That did some damage! Mayfield tries a low kick but Singh avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mayfield throws a lazy right hand but Singh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Mayfield wants to clinch but Singh slips to the side and Singh decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mayfield's guard. Mayfield is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Singh trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Singh is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Singh's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Singh thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mayfield tries to land a sweep but no joy. Mayfield is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mayfield keeping full guard, as Singh tries to pass.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Singh has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Singh there as he acknowledges the shot. Singh cracks the inside of Mayfield's front leg. Singh is looking to land body kicks. Mayfield scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Singh doesn't seem bothered though. Nanak Singh is winning the standup battle so far. A telegraphed right hand from Mayfield misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Singh moves away from the strike by Mayfield. Singh misses with a low kick.
Mayfield misses with an uppercut. Singh saw that one coming. A low kick from Mayfield misses and Singh counters with a head kick. That will keep Mayfield thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Mayfield tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Singh counters with a slapping leg kick. Singh tries to clinch up but Mayfield circles away and keeps his distance. Singh connects with a solid leg kick. Mayfield takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mayfield tries to score with a low kick but Singh moves his leg out of the way. Mayfield misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mayfield throws a jab when Singh was well out of range. Singh slips a jab from Mayfield. Mayfield looks to clinch and Singh counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mayfield is lucky that one didn't land flush. Mayfield fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mayfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Singh. Singh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Singh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Singh throws a sloppy head kick and Mayfield moves out of range easily. Mayfield throws a leg kick that is checked and Singh counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Singh avoids the body shot from Mayfield.
An inside leg kick lands from Singh. Mayfield misses with a looping left. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nanak Singh had his way with Tyler Mayfield in that round. The cut man is working on Tyler Mayfield'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!
Mayfield takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mayfield throws a hook to the side of Singh's head but Singh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. An inside leg kick lands from Singh. Mayfield looks to clinch and Singh counters with a nice leg kick. Mayfield takes a body punch but keeps moving. Singh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mayfield can do to turn this around? Singh moves away from the strike by Mayfield. Singh slips under a jab from Mayfield. Mayfield looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mayfield lands with a straight right. Singh didn't see that one coming. Singh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mayfield looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Singh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Mayfield takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice body kick from Singh. Mayfield is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round. Singh thumps Mayfield with a low kick. Singh throws a head kick that misses. A solid body kick from Singh. Mayfield stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Singh. Singh lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Nice body kick from Singh. Singh throws a head kick that misses. A head kick misses from Singh. Singh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Mayfield tries to clinch but Singh moves away and Singh counters with a shoot takedown. Mayfield fights it but they end up in guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Singh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mayfield looking to hit a scissor sweep but Singh is one step ahead there. Mayfield keeping moving, preventing Singh from controlling successfully. Mayfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Mayfield, not yet. Singh gets to his feet. Mayfield looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Singh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mayfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A head kick misses from Singh. Singh connects with a solid leg kick. Singh gets in close and instigates a clinch. Singh misses with a knee to the head. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mayfield obliges. A left hand lands to the body for Mayfield.
Tyler Mayfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mayfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Singh on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Mayfield.
Singh tries to pull guard but Mayfield won't allow it.
Singh misses with some punches.
Mayfield holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mayfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Singh. Singh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mayfield just stands there and leans against the cage. Singh jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mayfield walks away with a smile on his face. Singh gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nanak Singh. That's going to take a lot out of him. Singh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mayfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mayfield is looking to score with low kicks. Singh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Singh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mayfield. Mayfield wants to clinch but Singh slips to the side and Singh counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mayfield won't be happy with that. Mayfield manages to get back to half guard. Mayfield looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Singh passes the guard and advances to mount! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Singh controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight! Nanak Singh showed his dominance in that final round. Well Singh 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Nanak Singh! Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Nanak Singh! Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Nanak Singh!
Nanak Singh wins by unanimous decision! Nanak Singh retains his middleweight title!
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