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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Christmas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stark comes to the cage accompanied by Iron Man-Black Sabbath. Christmas is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ironman. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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181 lbs
19 - 11 - 0 |
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176 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vincent Christmas!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christmas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stark avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Christmas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stark has Christmas pressed against the cage, preventing Christmas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stark misses with a punch to the body.
Christmas breaks from the clinch.
Stark scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christmas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christmas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stark paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stark takes a swing at Christmas's ribcage but misses.
Stark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christmas moves away.
Stark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Christmas dips to his left and cracks Stark with an uppercut!
Stark uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christmas.
A jab from Stark does it's job there.
Christmas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stark doesn't seem bothered though.
Stark tries to close the distance and clinch up but Christmas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Christmas wants to clinch
and Stark counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stark throws the left hand but Christmas avoids the punch easily.
Stark blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark punishes Christmas's body with a nice straight punch.
Stark misses with a straight right.
Christmas misses with a wild body shot.
Stark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christmas.
Stark throws out a powerful jab.
Stark smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stark swats away the attempt to clinch by Christmas.
Stark throws a looping overhand right but Christmas ducks down to avoid it.
Christmas wants to clinch up but Stark keeps it at a distance.
Christmas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stark.
Vincent Christmas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - Stark coming out on top.
Stark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christmas.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Christmas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stark momentarily.
Christmas looks to score with a jab to the body but Stark is just out of range.
Christmas slips a straight right by Stark.
Stark ducks under a wild hook from Christmas.
Christmas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stark.
Stark throws out a loose jab but Christmas uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christmas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christmas closes the distance and pushes Stark back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stark lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Christmas backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stark.
Stark lands a hook that snaps the head of Christmas backwards.
Christmas is trying to push Stark away but Stark has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stark tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christmas's elbow.
Christmas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Christmas is trying to break the clinch but Stark has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stark creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Christmas tries to break the clinch but Stark is controlling the position.
Stark lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stark lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Christmas backwards.
Stark wants the takedown. Christmas is fighting it off but Stark persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Christmas's guard against the cage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Stark pushing down on Christmas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stark is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Christmas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stark.
Stark trying to control from half guard but Christmas is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christmas tries to kick Stark off but Stark keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Christmas tries to get to full guard but Stark has control of the leg.
Christmas tries to kick Stark off but Stark keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Christmas wants to control but Stark is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Stark'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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stark lands a two punch combo.
Stark avoids the body shot from Christmas.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Christmas misses with a body shot.
Christmas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stark throws out the jab.
Christmas wants to clinch.
Christmas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Stark manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Christmas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stark finds it's way round the side to connect with Christmas's head.
Stark throws a body punch but Christmas moves out of range.
Stark walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Christmas looks to land a combination but Stark avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christmas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Christmas misses the shot to the body.
Stark slips under a jab from Christmas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christmas throws a body punch but Stark moves out of range.
Stark shoots in and bounces Christmas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Stark dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fighters circling - Christmas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christmas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Christmas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Christmas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Christmas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stark.
Christmas misses with a two punch combination.
Christmas misses with the combination.
Christmas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stark paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Christmas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stark rather than just go for the knockout.
Christmas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stark finds it's way round the side to connect with Christmas's head.
A big right from Stark misses.
Stark scores a takedown into full mount!
Christmas tries to hold on but Stark postures up.
Christmas is squirming around, avoiding Stark's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christmas tries to hold on but Stark postures up.
Stark is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Christmas can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Stark wants to control but instead Christmas manages to regain half guard.
Stark is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Christmas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stark.
Stark is keen to just control but Christmas is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christmas trying to control but Stark postures up.
Stark is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Christmas trying to get back to full guard but Stark takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Stark looking to control but Christmas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christmas's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Stark looking to control but Christmas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stark seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Christmas is holding on tight.
Christmas tries to lock up and control but Stark gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stark moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Christmas has worked his arm free - good work by Christmas!
Christmas sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Stark moves into full mount! Christmas won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark looking to control but Christmas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Christmas somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Stark throws a shot from downtown. Christmas moves away and avoids it.
Anthony Stark is winning the standup battle so far.
Christmas wants to clinch.
Christmas blocks a jab.
Stark manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Christmas on his heels. He'll look to pass Christmas's guard now, I'm sure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stark prevents Christmas from getting back to his feet.
Stark wants to control from the top but Christmas keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Stark dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Stark lands a body shot.
Christmas throws a series of punches but Stark avoids them all with ease.
Stark stuns Christmas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stark lands a lovely overhand right.
Stark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christmas was well out of range. Poor timing from Stark.
Stark jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christmas staying out of range there.
Christmas missing with a left hand there. Stark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Christmas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Christmas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stark throws a jab when Christmas was well out of range.
Stark gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stark lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Christmas backwards.
Christmas is looking to break free of the clinch but Stark has double underhooks.
Stark makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stark lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Christmas or not.
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!
Stark makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Stark - that landed with a thud.
Christmas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christmas is trying to push Stark away but Stark has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A right handed body shot lands from Stark.
Stark lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stark lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Christmas or not.
Stark lands with a short shot to the head.
Stark lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stark presses Christmas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stark lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stark lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anthony Stark has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Christmas blocks a body shot from Stark.
Stark softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Stark.
A shot in the inside from Stark.
Stark digs a right hand into Christmas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Christmas's gas tank.
Christmas is looking to break free of the clinch but Stark has double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stark creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stark creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stark misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Christmas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Anthony Stark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stark prevents Christmas from breaking the clinch.
Christmas is looking to break free of the clinch but Stark has double underhooks.
Stark lands a right hand that snaps the head of Christmas backwards.
Christmas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Stark.
Stark turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Stark manages to end up in side control.
The referee asks Stark politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Stark prefers to stall for the moment though.
Stark is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Christmas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Christmas is trying to escape the position but Stark is controlling the position.
Stark is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Christmas has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark tries for a kimura but Christmas is defending well.
Stark goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Christmas has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Stark but great work by Christmas.
Christmas wants to stand but Stark has his arm trapped.
Stark tries to improve position but can't.
Stark manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Stark looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Stark trying to control the action but Christmas is working from the bottom.
Vincent Christmas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stark not doing much here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Anthony Stark wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Stark lands with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Stark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stark 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Stark!
An out of breath and clearly excited Anthony Stark thanked Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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hype
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