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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tedd Strongham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mukassa Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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205 lbs
13 - 1 - 0 |
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217 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tedd Strongham!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mukassa Jones!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a looping left.
Jones motions for Strongham to come forward. Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Strongham uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Strongham dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Strongham moves away and avoids it.
Mukassa Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strongham on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Strongham throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Strongham throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Strongham.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jones - that will leave a mark!
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice takedown defense from Strongham. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Strongham tries to sprawl but Jones drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Strongham is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Strongham is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Strongham doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones.
Jones trying to control the action but Strongham is working from the bottom.
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Strongham is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Jones is keen to just control but Strongham is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strongham is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back!
Jones looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Strongham struggling to keep hold of the position.
Jones trying to control the action but Strongham just sinks the hooks in.
Strongham has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Jones's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strongham struggling to keep hold of the position.
Jones trying to survive by controlling the hands.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tedd Strongham.
Jones takes a swing at Strongham's ribcage but misses.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Strongham counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Strongham on the side of the head.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strongham throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tedd Strongham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Strongham darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Strongham ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Strongham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Strongham throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Strongham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strongham misses with a low kick.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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!
Jones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Strongham checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Strongham lands a front kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strongham lands a body shot.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Strongham moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Strongham fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones punishes Strongham's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mukassa Jones will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Strongham as he jumps to the side.
Jones throws a low kick but Strongham avoids it.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones throws a jab when Strongham was well out of range.
Jones closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Strongham sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Strongham is trying to escape back to his feet but Jones uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Strongham is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jones has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jones is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Strongham has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jones working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Strongham has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jones in side control, throwing shots but Strongham defends.
Jones misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jones advances nicely into full mount.
Strongham working to try and regain half guard.
Jones goes for an armbar but Strongham turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Strongham.
Jones is looking for a triangle but Strongham pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strongham tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones controls Strongham momentarily but Strongham frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones pulls Strongham in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Strongham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Strongham stuffs the takedown.
Tedd Strongham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mukassa Jones.
A head kick misses from Strongham.
Jones moves out of range as Strongham throws a body kick.
Jones lands with a straight right. Strongham didn't see that one coming.
Jones is looking to slow Strongham down with leg kicks.
Strongham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Strongham.
Nice takedown defense from Strongham. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Mukassa Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strongham is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Strongham's head but Strongham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Horrible takedown by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Strongham which made him look bad.
Strongham connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Jones throws a leg kick but Strongham sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Strongham sprawls well. Strongham wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Strongham lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones throws a hook but Strongham avoids it easily.
Strongham fakes the leg kick and cracks Jones in the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jones crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Strongham - the referee stops the clock and Jones gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Strongham. Jones manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strongham slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Mukassa Jones has been cut.
Strongham getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tedd Strongham will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mukassa Jones's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strongham manages to avoid it.
Jones blocks a head kick by Strongham.
Strongham fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Jones misses with a body shot
and Strongham counters with a low kick, right behind Jones 's knee.
Strongham throws a leg kick that misses.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Strongham manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That kick from Strongham tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
That kick from Strongham tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Strongham makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jones really felt that one!
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Strongham tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Strongham.
Strongham swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jones checks 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!
Strongham throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strongham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strongham throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Strongham sprawls well.
Strongham cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
Strongham fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Crunch! Strongham slams his shin into Jones's torso.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Strongham as he jumps to the side.
Tedd Strongham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mukassa Jones.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Strongham swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Strongham closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strongham throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Strongham keeps Jones at a distance using the push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strongham goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Strongham chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strongham misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Strongham does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Strongham swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jones throws a jab when Strongham was well out of range.
Strongham connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jones lands the left hand.
Jones takes a swing at Strongham's ribcage but misses.
Jones checks the leg kick.
Strongham misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A shot to the body from Jones misses
enabling Strongham to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Strongham sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Strongham fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Strongham looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick misses from Jones.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones fails with the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Strongham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Some bone on bone action there as Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A jab from Strongham misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strongham uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Strongham attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Strongham sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Strongham keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Strongham fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Strongham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strongham.
Strongham uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strongham moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tedd Strongham clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mukassa Jones's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Strongham counters with a thumping low kick.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Strongham counters with a nice leg kick.
Strongham dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Strongham misses with a looping left.
Jones shoots in but Strongham avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Strongham moves away and avoids it.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Strongham had a free shot at his head there.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Strongham circles away.
Tedd Strongham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mukassa Jones.
Jones is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Strongham jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Jones throws a head kick but Strongham moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strongham lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Strongham lands with a right hand.
Jones is rocked!
Jones is aggressively charging in as Strongham backs up avoiding any damage. Strongham tosses out a jab and Jones runs right into it face first! Jones is out cold! Strongham dropped down on all fours and is barking in Jones's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tedd Strongham!
Tedd Strongham retains his light heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Tedd Strongham started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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