Mike Guymon Is a Joker with Two Good Hands

A JOKER WITH TWO GOOD HANDS

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By The Yacman, Ron Yacovetti

At the recent King of the Cage event entitled, "Bio Hazard", a strong fight card was headlined by a rematch between Aaron "Slam" Wetherspoon (former Welterweight Champion) and Anthony "The Recipe" Lapsley (The New KOTC Welterweight Champ).

Their first fight, a great battle, ended on a controversial double knockout via headbut. This second chapter would not last as long, with Lapsley capturing the title at 1:34 of Round One.

The quick disposal of an opponent was a great way to end the event, but as impressive as Lapsley's victory was, it was not the first or only bout to end inside the first round.

In a match that lasted just over a minute longer than the main event, Mike "The Joker" Guymon tore through James "The Educator" Fanshier as if no one had told Fanshier he was allowed to try and win.

Having had an opportunity to watch Guymon fight before, I was not surprised about how well he can strike. But in this fight, he displayed a level of control that would satisfy even the most extreme control freak.

"The Joker" was prepared mentally and physically, showing all in attendance what it looks like when a game plan is thought out, played out, and unwavering in its execution.

Coming off of another dominant performance at The Shrine in Los Angeles just a few months prior, Guymon still felt the need to step up his game, stating, "...even though I kicked the crap out of the guy, and he's a tough athlete, I was still gassed when I won."

Still, it is my opinion that it takes a natural fighter's instinct to come off a blowout win and think that major improvements are needed.

So why should you watch and listen for this guy as he fights on with his career?

Entertainment

Not only does he excite crowds when he's in the cage, he also displays antics outside the actual fight, which makes you want to see what he can and will do. In essence, what I am saying is that his nickname suits him. This guy is hilarious, yet I'd recommend laughing with him, not at him.

I had the opportunity to be a panelist on HDNet's "Inside MMA," with Joker Guymon, as well as with ShoXC brawler Jared Hamman.

Click here or the image to watch that episode of Inside MMA.

The one thing you really can benefit from as a fighter, in addition to the obvious improve as a fighter plan, is from marketing and branding oneself.

Mike "The Joker" Guymon has that aspect of achieving stardom down pat. He's likeable, hilarious, and takes care of his business when it comes to fight preparation.

Plus, I can't recall ever meeting a fighter that could humorously trash talk to his opponent just minutes before making his ring walk. That's right...humorous trash talk.

As James Fanshier, a full-time teacher, made his way through the curtain that lead into the arena, "The Joker" shouted, "...oh man, I should've brought you an apple before the fight." All within earshot backstage, including me, laughed.

So when King of the Cage, or whatever promotion is lucky enough to put this guy in their cage next, advertises "The Joker," tune in, show up, and enjoy.

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CLICK HERE TO WATCH MIKE 'THE JOKER' GUYMON'S POST FIGHT INTERVIEW IF THE VIDEO PLAYER DOES NOT APPEAR

YACMAN