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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darrell Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harper Pool (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harper Pool will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darrell Miles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harper Pool!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miles tries to clinch up.
Miles gets a clinch.
Miles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miles has closed the distance and engaged Pool in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Miles.
Miles can't break the clinch.
Miles avoiding damage.
Pool keeps control of Miles as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Miles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pool is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Miles gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Miles lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Miles just leaning against Pool, taking a breather.
Miles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miles avoids a wild elbow strike from Pool.
Miles throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miles slowing the pace effectively.
Miles is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pool pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Miles tries to pull guard but Pool holds him up against the cage and eventually Miles drops back down to his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miles.
Miles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miles gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Pool regains guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pool avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pool is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miles is aware though and is defending well.
Miles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pool swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miles connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles prevents Pool from getting back to his feet.
Pool looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pool is trying to control the position but Miles postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pool wants to stand and escape but Miles is having none of it.
Miles trying to control but Pool is working from the bottom.
Miles postures up in Pool's guard and throws a big left but Pool blocks it.
Miles postures up in Pool's guard and throws a big left but Pool blocks it.
Miles is looking to work some ground and pound but Pool has wrist control.
Miles trying to control but Pool is working from the bottom.
Miles looking to sit in guard and control but Pool gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles has his hands on Pool's head, controlling the position.
Miles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pool trying to control but Miles is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pool tries to stand but Miles is controlling from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pool swats away the attempt to clinch by Miles.
Miles swats away the attempt to clinch by Pool.
Miles drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Miles trying to control the position but Pool is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miles scoring with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darrell Miles dominated that round.
That's time! Miles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Miles looking to score a takedown here. Pool is defending well but Miles drives through and ends up in Pool's guard.
Miles is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pool is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pool has escaped and now he's on top!
Pool won't allow Miles to sweep him here.
Darrell Miles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miles bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pool's guard.
Miles trying to control the position from guard on top but Pool is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pool wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miles tries to free his leg and advance position but Pool is retaining full guard.
Miles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Miles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miles passes into half guard.
Pool wants to improve his position but Miles is controlling well.
Miles not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Miles working Pool over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pool is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Miles scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Miles there.
Pool is looking to control Miles's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pool avoid being mounted?
Miles trying to control the action but Pool is working from the bottom.
Pool gets full guard.
Pool has control of Miles's left arm, preventing Miles from doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pool preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Miles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pool is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pool avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miles stays in close to Pool's body and controls the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Miles shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pool as he jumps to the side.
Pool tries to score a power double leg takedown but Miles sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pool somewhat.
Pool is breathing heavily.
Miles has closed the distance and engaged Pool in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miles presses Pool against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Miles digs a right hand underneath Pool's ribcage. Pool let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Miles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miles lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pool backwards.
Miles tries to work over Pool's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Miles wants the takedown. Pool is fighting it off but Miles persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Pool's guard against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miles wants to control from the top but Pool keeps moving.
Pool wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miles content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Miles tries to free his leg and advance position but Pool is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darrell Miles dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Miles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miles tries to clinch but Pool is having none of it.
Miles wants to clinch.
Miles pushes Pool up against the cage in a clinch.
Miles gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Miles looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Miles wants to control from the top but Pool keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles is in close to Pool's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Miles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pool is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Miles lands a couple of elbows.
Miles wants to control from the top but Pool keeps moving.
Miles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pool swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miles lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Miles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pool works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pool can do to turn this around?
Pool is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miles defends well.
Miles tries to free his leg and advance position but Pool is retaining full guard.
Miles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pool had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miles defends it easily.
Pool takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Miles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles is looking to work some ground and pound but Pool has wrist control.
Miles trying to control but Pool is working from the bottom.
Miles is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pool is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pool has escaped and now he's on top!
Darrell Miles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pool wants to control from the top but Miles keeps moving.
Miles looking for a sweep. Not yet Miles, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miles is pulling down on Pool's head to control his posture.
Pool trying to stand up but can't free himself from Miles's guard.
Miles keeping moving, preventing Pool from controlling successfully.
Harper Pool 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.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Harper Pool wasn't active enough on the ground.
Miles throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pool counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pool misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darrell Miles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Miles 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darrell Miles!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Winkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Stark might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Iron Man. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Winkle!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Winkle lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stark has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stark and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stark looks to land a combination. Winkle sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Winkle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stark drops Winkle with a beautiful combination! Winkle stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stark is looking for the KO!
Winkle is rocked!
It looks like Ben Winkle has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winkle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Winkle is still on wobbly legs! Can Stark finish him?
Stark is stalking Winkle. Winkle circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Stark, and it's lights out! Winkle really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tony Stark!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Herman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Collin Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Herman had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Herman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Collin Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Barnett's half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Herman trying to mount his opponent but Barnett defends it.
Still in half guard, Herman seems content to control.
Barnett pushes Herman off looking to stand but Herman dives back in and keeps control.
Herman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We're going to have a standup here because Dave Herman wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Herman is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barnett is defended easily by Herman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett gets tackled into the cage by Herman. Herman maintains the clinch.
Herman lands with a right to the head.
Barnett blocks the elbow strike.
Herman slows down the pace here.
Herman manages to break the clinch.
Barnett throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Herman was covering up waiting for the punch and Barnett finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Herman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Herman tries to get out of the position.
Barnett with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett prevents Herman from getting back to his feet.
Herman uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Barnett shoots and misses
and Herman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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!
Herman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dave Herman just wasn't active enough.
Barnett keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Herman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Herman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Herman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Barnett is trying to escape the position but Herman is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dave Herman.
Herman throws a series of strikes that have Barnett backpedaling.
It looks like Collin Barnett has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Herman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Herman content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Herman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Collin Barnett's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Herman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Herman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Herman content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dave Herman.
Herman moves in looking to clinch but Barnett pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herman clinches with his opponent.
Herman misses with a knee strike.
Herman breaks the clinch.
Herman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Herman wants to pass to mount but Barnett is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett is refusing to be controlled, as Herman sits in half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Herman controlling the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Dave Herman wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Barnett tries to sprawl but Herman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Herman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Herman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barnett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Dave Herman wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Herman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Herman gets the takedown into side control.
Herman controls the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Herman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Collin Barnett's cut.
That's time! Herman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Herman moves in looking to clinch but Barnett pushes him off.
Herman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Herman showed some decent athleticism there.
Herman is keen to just control but Barnett is a slippery customer.
Barnett is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herman trying to control from half guard but Barnett is working away.
Dave Herman has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Herman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Barnett napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Barnett tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Herman controlling the positon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Dave Herman wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Herman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barnett avoids it really well and circles away.
Barnett keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herman closes the distance and clinches up with Barnett, looking for a takedown. Herman pushes Barnett against the cage but Barnett circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Herman doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnett circles away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Barnett enables Herman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Barnett manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Herman from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dave Herman wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Herman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Herman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Herman swivels and escapes.
Dave Herman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Herman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Herman wants to pass to mount but Barnett is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Herman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Herman 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Herman!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Saul Hudson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Njokuani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hudson comes to the cage accompanied by NightTrain. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saul Hudson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Njokuani!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hudson misses with a right hand
and Njokuani counters with a big head kick but Hudson shrugs it off.
Nice defenses there by Njokuani.
Hudson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Njokuani on his heels. He'll look to pass Njokuani's guard now, I'm sure.
Hudson throws a strike but Njokuani rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hudson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hudson tries to get out of the position.
Hudson wants to sweep here but Njokuani controlling him for the moment.
Hudson looking for a guillotine here but Njokuani defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Njokuani defends well.
Hudson wants to sweep here but Njokuani controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Njokuani avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hudson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hudson thowing shots but they're missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hudson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hudson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Hudson with a couple of short strikes.
Njokuani is rocked!
It looks like Anthony Njokuani has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hudson lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Njokuani! Hudson sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Njokuani and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Saul Hudson!
A determined Saul Hudson didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Neer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthews comes to the cage accompanied by God's Gonna Cut You Down . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Neer!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews with a nice cross.
Matthews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Neer shoots in and drives through. Matthews sprawls well.
A jab from Matthews does it's job there.
Matthews connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthews with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matthews connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matthews.
Matthews scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Neer looks gassed!
Matthews fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matthews lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matthews thumps Neer with a low kick.
Matthews lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Neer at a distance.
Matthews ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matthews scores with a nice right hand.
Neer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Neer walks into a stiff left hand from Matthews.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matthews.
Mike Matthews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matthews fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matthews ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neer moves away.
Matthews scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Neer doesn't seem bothered though.
Matthews throws a nice head kick!
Neer is rocked!
Mike Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthews works Neer's body with a nice hook.
Matthews lands a lovely overhand right.
Neer is still on wobbly legs! Can Matthews finish him?
Neer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Matthews fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Neer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Neer seems to have recovered his senses.
Matthews scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Neer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Matthews is looking to wear down Neer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That kick from Matthews tenderised Neer's leg. Neer is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Neer doesn't seem bothered though.
Matthews scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matthews throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Neer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matthews connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Neer's hands.
Neer takes a kick to the side of the head.
Matthews thumps Neer with a low kick.
Matthews lands a right hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matthews.
Matthews scores with a body shot.
Matthews fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matthews thuds a left hand into Neer's body.
Neer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matthews comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Neer walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Matthews.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matthews, right into the meat.
Matthews is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Matthews jabs at Neer's body.
Neer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matthews fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Neer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matthews feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Neer's calf.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matthews, right into the meat.
Matthews throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Neer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Neer shoots in but no luck this time.
Matthews looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matthews.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Matthews.
Matthews scores with a jab to the body.
Matthews cracks the inside of Neer's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matthews tests Neer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matthews.
Matthews cracks Neer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matthews fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neer manages to avoid it.
Matthews lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Neer at a distance.
Matthews scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matthews.
Matthews chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A shot to the liver by Matthews. Beautiful body shot.
A cross from Matthews lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matthews, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Matthews dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Matthews punishes Neer's body with a nice straight punch.
Neer fails to land the takedown.
Matthews connects with a body shot.
Josh Neer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matthews ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matthews fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Neer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matthews digs a good body shot into Neer's ribs.
Matthews scores with a hook to the body. Neer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Matthews.
Matthews scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matthews lands with an overhand left.
Mike Matthews is winning the standup battle so far.
Matthews thumps Neer with a low kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Neer might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Matthews has got the better of the exchanges.
Neer is breathing heavily.
Neer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matthews. That's going to slow Neer down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews throws a leg kick which misses Neer's front leg but catches the back leg as Neer tries to avoid it.
Matthews stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Neer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Matthews scores with a nice head shot.
Matthews lands a slapping body shot.
Neer shoots in for a takedown but Matthews shows good takedown defense.
Mike Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Neer.
Matthews with a jab.
Matthews moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good exchange - Matthews coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matthews chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matthews scoring well with a low kick there.
Neer takes one to the side of the head.
Matthews connects with a high kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matthews lands a nice leg kick that just misses Neer's sensitive parts.
Neer is trying desperately to land a takedown but Matthews is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Neer.
Matthews connects with an inside leg kick.
Matthews cracks a nice hook into Neer's ribs.
Matthews throws a shot to the body.
Matthews lands a nice leg kick that just misses Neer's sensitive parts.
Matthews connects with an inside leg kick.
Matthews scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matthews changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Neer takes one to the side of the head.
Neer needs to keep his hands up - Matthews had a free shot at his head there.
Matthews thuds a left hand into Neer's body.
Matthews lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matthews dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matthews.
Matthews cracks Neer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matthews ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matthews digs a good body shot into Neer's ribs.
Neer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Matthews works Neer's body with a nice hook.
Jab, jab by Matthews - just one landing.
Neer connects with a leg kick. Matthews looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Neer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matthews swivels and escapes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matthews.
Matthews lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Neer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matthews is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Neer can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matthews lands a head kick. Neer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Neer looks for a takedown but Matthews sprawls well.
Matthews ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matthews wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Neer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matthews digs a good hook to Neer's body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Neer shoots in but no luck this time.
Matthews with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good standup being displayed there by Matthews as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Matthews dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A shot to the liver by Matthews. Beautiful body shot.
Neer needs to keep his hands up - Matthews had a free shot at his head there.
Matthews scores with a shot to the body.
Neer looks to score with a jab to the body but Matthews is just out of range.
Matthews lands a head kick!
Matthews scores with a leg kick.
Matthews lands a right hook to the body.
Neer tries to clinch up but Matthews circles away and keeps his distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matthews.
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!
Matthews throws a shot to the body.
Matthews lands a jab to Neer's midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot to the liver by Matthews. Beautiful body shot.
Matthews scores with a hook to the body. Neer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Matthews scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Neer doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Matthews finds it's way through Neer's defenses.
Neer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matthews lands a nice looking body shot.
Matthews with a hook.
Neer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice body punch from Matthews.
Matthews scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matthews throws a hook to the side of Neer's head but Neer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch lands to the side of Matthews 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Matthews throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neer is looking to land body kicks.
Matthews throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matthews swings for the body but Neer moves out of range.
Donk. Matthews catches Neer right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Matthews dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Neer. That did some damage!
Matthews fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Neer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Neer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Matthews defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Neer.
Mike Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Neer.
Matthews takes a swing at Neer's ribcage but misses.
Neer closes the distance and clinches up with Matthews, looking for a takedown. Neer pushes Matthews against the cage but Matthews circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matthews. Neer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matthews lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Neer shoots in and drives through. Matthews sprawls well.
Neer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Matthews lands a jab to Neer's midsection.
Neer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matthews punishes Neer's body with a nice straight punch.
Matthews throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matthews lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Matthews stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matthews wants it to stay on the feet.
Matthews changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Neer shoots in but no luck this time.
Mike Matthews is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matthews throws a sloppy head kick and Neer moves out of range easily.
Neer shoots in looking for a takedown but Matthews manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Neer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Matthews jabs at Neer's body.
Matthews throws a nice inside leg kick.
Josh Neer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neer fails to land the takedown.
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!
Matthews scores with a hook to the body. Neer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Neer shoots in and drives through. Matthews sprawls well.
Neer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Neer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matthews throws a leg kick which misses Neer's front leg but catches the back leg as Neer tries to avoid it.
Matthews chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Neer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matthews manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Matthews showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matthews 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:25
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Matthews!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Matthews thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Stann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Baine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baine has chosen The Show Goes On as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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196 lbs
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195 lbs
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Stann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matthew Baine!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stann throws the kick towards the body but Baine avoids it.
Baine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baine fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Baine misses with a takedown
and Stann counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stann throws a half hearted mid kick.
Baine misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brian Stann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Baine.
Nice takedown defense from Stann. No joy for Baine on that attempt.
Stann tries to bum rush Baine with a series of wild strikes but Baine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stann misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A leg kick checked by Baine.
Stann just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab lands there for Stann.
Baine takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baine takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Baine fails with a takedown attempt.
Stann ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Baine looks gassed!
Stann scores with a three punch combo!
Stann connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stann connects with the punch.
Stann throws a wild body kick that Baine sees coming a mile off.
Stann throws an off balance right hand
and Baine counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Baine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stann keeps working.
Stann is trying to stand back up but Baine is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baine seems to be working for a kimura but Stann defends the submission attempt.
Baine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stann does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Baine stops Stann from getting back to his feet.
Baine thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baine controlling the action here.
Baine maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Stann could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Baine has cracked it and Stann is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Baine!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matthew Baine!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wilfredo Newman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glover Teixeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wilfredo Newman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Glover Teixeira!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Newman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Teixeira doesn't seem phased though.
Newman misses the shot to the body.
Newman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Teixeira is trying to defend but Newman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Newman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Wilfredo Newman wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Newman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Teixeira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Newman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Newman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Newman. Beautiful body shot.
Newman moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newman. Teixeira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Newman cracks Teixeira with a good jab.
Teixeira looks to clinch
enabling Newman to counter with a crisp jab.
Teixeira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Newman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Newman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wilfredo Newman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newman misses the shot to the body.
Newman throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newman connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Glover Teixeira has been cut.
Newman scores with a body shot.
Newman shoots in but Teixeira avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Teixeira misses with a low kick.
A jab lands there for Newman.
Newman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Teixeira napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newman controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teixeira looks gassed!
Newman tries to score with some ground and pound. Teixeira controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The referee asks Newman politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Newman prefers to stall for the moment though.
Newman tries to move into full mount but can't pass Teixeira's legs.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Wilfredo Newman wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Teixeira misses with a double jab.
Nice straight punches there by Teixeira. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Teixeira.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Teixeira avoids the body shot from Newman.
Teixeira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Newman avoids it really well and circles away.
Teixeira feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newman controlling the position.
Newman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Teixeira's guard.
Newman forces his way into half guard.
Teixeira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Newman uses his free foot to push down on Teixeira's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Teixeira.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newman controlling from the full mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilfredo Newman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Glover Teixeira's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Teixeira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Teixeira moves to clinch but Newman breaks away
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Newman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Teixeira thinking.
An inside leg kick from Teixeira misses.
Teixeira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Newman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Teixeira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Teixeira tries to clinch up but Newman circles away and keeps his distance.
Teixeira tries to bum rush Newman with a series of wild strikes but Newman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Teixeira throws a leg kick but Newman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Teixeira misses with a body shot.
Teixeira tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Newman swivels and escapes.
Newman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Newman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Wilfredo Newman wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Teixeira takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Teixeira is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Teixeira shoots in and drives through. Newman sprawls well.
Newman slips a jab and a cross from Teixeira.
Newman lands a nice looking body shot.
Newman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Teixeira doesn't seem bothered though.
Newman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Teixeira ducks right into an uppercut from Newman.
Newman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Teixeira defends it nicely.
Newman lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Teixeira did well to prevent Newman getting side control.
Newman controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newman decides to stand and escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Newman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Teixeira can do to turn this around?
Newman controlling the pace.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Newman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Wilfredo Newman just wasn't active enough.
Newman lands with a nice body punch.
Nice takedown defense from Teixeira. No joy for Newman on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilfredo Newman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newman stuns Teixeira with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Newman fails with a takedown attempt.
Newman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teixeira was well out of range. Poor timing from Newman.
Jab from Newman.
Teixeira tries to clinch up but Newman circles away and keeps his distance.
Teixeira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newman was well out of range. Poor timing from Teixeira.
A punch lands to the side of Teixeira 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Newman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Newman lands with an overhand left.
Teixeira takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Teixeira keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice takedown defense from Teixeira. No joy for Newman on that attempt.
Newman swings for the body but Teixeira moves out of range.
Teixeira tries to clinch but Newman is having none of it.
Teixeira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Newman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Newman, as that shot connected.
Newman scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Teixeira throws a combination that misses
and Newman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Teixeira takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Newman punishes Teixeira's body with a nice straight punch.
Newman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilfredo Newman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Glover Teixeira'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. This is the final round!
Newman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Glover Teixeira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice shot lands for Newman.
Newman swings for the body but Teixeira moves out of range.
Newman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Newman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Teixeira as he avoids it easily.
Teixeira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Newman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Newman is looking to wear down Teixeira with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Newman lands a jab to the nose.
Newman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Teixeira.
Newman connects with a body shot that sends Teixeira's belly button to the back.
Newman digs a good hook to Teixeira's body.
Newman lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teixeira takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice straight punches there by Newman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Newman.
Teixeira shoots in and drives through. Newman sprawls well.
Teixeira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Teixeira takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Teixeira has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Teixeira there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newman digs a good hook to Teixeira's body.
Newman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Teixeira on the side of the head.
Wilfredo Newman is winning the standup battle so far.
Teixeira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Newman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Newman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Teixeira circles away.
Newman punishes Teixeira's body with a nice straight punch.
Newman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Teixeira has time to react.
Teixeira leaves Newman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilfredo Newman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Teixeira takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Teixeira 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Newman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Teixeira has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Newman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Teixeira.
Newman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teixeira was well out of range. Poor timing from Newman.
Newman digs a good hook to Teixeira's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Teixeira counters with a one-two to the body.
Teixeira tries to clinch there but Newman circles away.
Teixeira doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Newman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Newman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Teixeira circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Newman.
Newman lands with a good body shot.
Newman thuds a left hand into Teixeira's body.
Newman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Teixeira stuffs the takedown attempt from Newman. Newman gets slowly back to his feet.
Teixeira tries to clinch up.
Teixeira throws a series of punches but Newman avoids them all with ease.
Newman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Teixeiras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Newman lands a jab to Teixeira's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Teixeira there as he acknowledges the shot.
Newman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Teixeira. Those never looked like landing.
Newman works Teixeira's body with a nice hook.
Teixeira forces Newman back against the cage and clinches.
Newman is stalling here.
Newman lands an uppercut.
Come on Newman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Teixeira tries to stall but Newman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wilfredo Newman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Teixeira is trying to force a seperation but Newman has the dominant position.
Newman lands a left hand.
Newman lands a shot to the body.
Newman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Teixeira backwards.
Glover Teixeira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Newman lands with a light punch inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wilfredo Newman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Newman 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilfredo Newman!
Wilfredo Newman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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