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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerald Lincoln (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 cm
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205 lbs
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180 cm
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gerald Lincoln! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kimbo Tyson! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lincoln will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Lincoln.
Lincoln shoots and misses so Tyson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Tyson stands and steps away. Lincoln gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Tyson falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Lincoln to counter with a crisp jab. Tyson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Lincoln displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. 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! Lincoln takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tyson misses with a lunging right hand
and Lincoln counters with a series of strikes. Tyson will be more careful next time no doubt. Tyson scores with a body shot.
Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Tyson misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tyson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lincoln uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyson. Tyson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Tyson digs a good body shot into Lincoln's ribs. Kimbo Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Lincoln takes one to the chin there. Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lincoln manages to avoid it. Tyson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lincoln. Tyson throws a nice looking combination but Lincoln bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Lincoln's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tyson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lincoln scrambles back to his feet. Lincoln misses with a double jab
and Tyson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lincoln!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tyson wants to stand but Lincoln has his arm trapped. Tyson decides to stand back up. Tyson steps back and let's Lincoln get back to his feet. Tyson with a hook. Jab, jab by Lincoln - just one landing. Lincoln fails with the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerald Lincoln. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lincoln with a lazy takedown attempt and Tyson counters with a left and a right that stings Lincoln. Lincoln is breathing heavily. Tyson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lincoln's hands. Lincoln doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Lincoln moves out of range as Tyson strikes. Lincoln takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tyson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lincoln doesn't seem bothered though. Tyson misses with a double jab.
Tyson lands a nice hook to Lincoln's body. Lincoln takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Tyson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Tyson lands a jab to the nose. Tyson avoids the head kick by Lincoln.
Tyson lands a jab to Lincoln's midsection. A jab lands there for Tyson. Tyson works Lincoln's body with a nice hook. Lincoln takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tyson jabs at Lincoln's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lincoln shoots in looking for a takedown. Tyson tries to sprawl out of it but Lincoln keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tyson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Tyson connects with a body shot that sends Lincoln's belly button to the back. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lincoln misses with a double jab.
Tyson fails to land with a series of punches.
Lincoln throws a solid leg kick but Tyson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lincoln. Lincoln throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tyson. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Tyson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Tyson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lincoln. Tyson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Tyson dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tyson digs a good body shot into Lincoln's ribs. Tyson connects with the punch. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Lincoln. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Tyson cracks Lincoln with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Tyson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Lincoln is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tyson. Kimbo Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lincoln darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Lincoln moves out of range as Tyson strikes. Tyson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lincoln shoots in looking for a takedown. Tyson tries to sprawl out of it but Lincoln keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tyson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Tyson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tyson closes the distance and lands a one-two. Tyson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lincoln. Tyson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lincoln at a distance.
Lincoln slips under a jab. Lincoln moves out of range as Tyson strikes. Tyson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Lincoln feints a jab promting Tyson to slip. Lincoln then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tyson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Tyson throws a right and a left that both miss. Lincoln throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lincoln was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyson.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tyson misses with a hook
and Lincoln counters with a slapping leg kick. Lincoln is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tyson is breathing heavily. 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! Tyson misses with a wild combination.
Tyson jabs Lincoln to the body, keeping him at a distance. Tyson scores with a hook to the body. Lincoln takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Tyson's corner calls for a 1-2. Tyson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Tyson fails to land with a series of punches.
Lincoln works over Tyson's head and body with a nice combination. Tyson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Lincoln slips a jab from Tyson.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A left and a right from Lincoln both land. Nice combination. Tyson misses with a straight left. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lincoln. Lincoln throws a series of punches but Tyson moves out of range. Lincoln connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tyson's hands. Tyson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lincoln circles away quickly and effectively. Gerald Lincoln is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Tyson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tyson lands with a nice body punch. Tyson thuds his right hand into Lincoln's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Lincoln fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jab from Lincoln. Lincoln throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tyson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lincoln is trying to control but can't.
Lincoln looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Lincoln is looking for a sweep. Tyson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Tyson wants to stand but Lincoln has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Tyson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Tyson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tyson connects with a jab. Lincoln dodges the punch combination from Tyson.
Tyson lands a slapping body shot.
Lincoln will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tyson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lincoln. Tyson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tyson thuds his right hand into Lincoln's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Tyson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round. No joy there for Lincoln, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tyson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Lincoln falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tyson counters with a nice double leg into guard. Lincoln looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tyson is one step ahead there. Lincoln has a closed guard, preventing Tyson from standing up. Tyson stands up from Lincoln's guard - Tyson perhaps looking for a knockout. Lincoln misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lincoln misses with the combination.
Tyson connects with a body shot. A jab lands there for Tyson. Tyson stuffs the takedown. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tyson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lincoln circles away quickly and effectively. Tyson misses with a straight left. Tyson sizes up Lincoln with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Tyson throws a right hand that misses
and Lincoln cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Lincoln ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyson moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tyson swings for the body but Lincoln moves out of range.
Tyson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lincoln looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Tyson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Tyson. Those never looked like landing. Lincoln swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lincoln takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Lincoln throws a right hand that Tyson ducks under and follows up with a left that Tyson also avoids with ease. Tyson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lincoln looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Tyson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lincoln. Lincoln lands with a nice combination. Tyson backs away looking to recover. Kimbo Tyson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lincoln slips a jab and a cross from Tyson.
Lincoln takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Tyson with a hook. Tyson with a body punch. A glancing blow. Tyson throws a big shot that misses. Lincoln misses with a series of wild punches.
Tyson thuds a left hand into Lincoln's body. Gerald Lincoln has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Tyson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Tyson scores with a jab to the body. Tyson punishes Lincoln's body with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight! Kimbo Tyson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Tyson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimbo Tyson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
75% |
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