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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nicodemo Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akeem Mignott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mignott is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Step Into A World. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicodemo Romero!
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, Akeem Mignott!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero misses with a kick to the body.
Mignott dives in and grabs Romero's left leg, looking for a takedown. Romero pushes down on Mignott's head and hops out.
Mignott throws a head kick but Romero moves out of range.
Mignott throws a sloppy head kick and Romero moves out of range easily.
Mignott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Romero throws a head kick that misses.
Mignott tries to clinch but Romero moves out of range.
Romero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Romero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mignott moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mignott is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romero.
Mignott tries a head kick but it misses.
Romero tries a head kick but it misses.
Romero stuffs the takedown attempt from Mignott. Mignott gets slowly back to his feet.
Mignott misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nicodemo Romero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akeem Mignott.
Mignott looks winded!
Romero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mignott moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mignott gets a clinch.
Romero is looking to break free of the clinch but Mignott has double underhooks.
Romero breaks from the clinch.
Mignott throws a head kick but Romero moves out of range.
Romero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Romero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Romero circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mignott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mignott tries to clinch there but Romero circles away.
Romero avoids the head kick by Mignott.
Romero throws a low kick but Mignott moves out of range easily.
Romero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Romero misses.
Romero fails to land with a series of punches.
Romero attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Romero as Mignott shoots in.
Romero misses with a series of wild punches.
Mignott tries for a takedown but Romero sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Romero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Romero scores with a kick to the body.
Romero fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mignott looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Romero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mignott circles away quickly and effectively.
Mignott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mignott tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Romero paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Romero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mignott is defended easily by Romero.
Mignott showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Romero.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Romero swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mignott tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Romero swivels and escapes.
Romero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nicodemo Romero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mignott tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Romero manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mignott manages to avoid it.
Akeem Mignott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero tries a head kick but it misses.
Romero misses with a series of wild punches.
Mignott tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Romero paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Romero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mignott circles away quickly and effectively.
Romero throws a wild body kick that Mignott sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mignott avoids the head kick by Romero.
Romero throws a head kick that misses.
Mignott looks to land a body kick but Romero moved away.
Mignott takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Romero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Romero stuffs the takedown attempt from Mignott. Mignott gets slowly back to his feet.
Mignott throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mignott tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Romero paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Romero throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mignott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Romero looks to land a combination but Mignott avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicodemo Romero dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mignott blocks a head kick by Romero.
Romero throws a half hearted mid kick.
Romero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Romero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Romero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mignott throws a wild body kick that Romero sees coming a mile off.
Mignott fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mignott throws a sloppy head kick and Romero moves out of range easily.
Romero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mignott takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mignott moves out of range of the body kick.
Mignott throws a head kick but Romero moves out of range.
Mignott tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Romero paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mignott is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mignott fails to land the takedown.
Romero looks to score with a jab to the body but Mignott is just out of range.
Mignott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Romero misses with a kick to the body.
Romero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mignott is trying hard to land a takedown here. Romero sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Romero closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A jab from Mignott misses.
A head kick misses from Romero.
Romero goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A combination from Romero does no damage.
Mignott blocks a head kick by Romero.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mignott.
Nicodemo Romero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akeem Mignott.
Romero throws a series of punches but Mignott avoids them all with ease.
Romero tries to bum rush Mignott with a series of wild strikes but Mignott uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Romero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mignott.
Romero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mignott checks a leg kick.
Nicodemo Romero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mignott tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mignott shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Romero as he jumps to the side.
Romero misses with the combination.
Mignott wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero throws a head kick that misses.
Mignott is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romero.
Romero stuffs the takedown.
Mignott is looking to clinch but Romero is avoiding it.
Romero throws a series of punches but Mignott avoids them all with ease.
Romero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Romero throws a head kick that misses.
Romero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mignott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Romero misses with a body kick.
Mignott looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mignott shoots in looking for a takedown but Romero manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mignott's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Romero goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mignott throws a head kick but Romero moves out of range.
No joy there for Romero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Romero throws a leg kick but Mignott checks it.
Mignott fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Romero swinging wildly here.
Romero misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Romero lands a front kick.
Mignott is looking to clinch.
Romero misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicodemo Romero dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Romero throws a body kick that misses.
Mignott misses with a body kick.
Mignott moves out of range of the body kick.
Mignott fails with a takedown attempt.
Romero lands a head kick. Mignott smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Romero takes a swing at Mignott's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Mignott.
Romero misses with a double jab.
Mignott changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Romero tries to avoid it but Mignott manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Romero to the ground. Romero escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Romero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mignott takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Romero misses with a wild combination.
Romero thows a body kick. Mignott tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Romero.
Romero throws a sloppy head kick and Mignott moves out of range easily.
Mignott shoots in but Romero avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nicodemo Romero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akeem Mignott.
Romero looks for the body kick but Mignott saw that one coming.
Romero is looking to wear down Mignott with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Romero throws a head kick but Mignott moves out of range.
Romero looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Romero throws a combination. Mignott tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Romero misses with a few strikes there.
Mignott doesn't manage to clinch there - Romero circles away.
Mignott misses with a hook.
Mignott throws a head kick that misses.
Romero lands a head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mignott tries to clinch but Romero moves out of range.
Mignott doesn't manage to clinch there - Romero circles away.
Romero moves out of range as Mignott strikes.
Romero tries to land a front kick but Mignott steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Romero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mignott is trying desperately to land a takedown but Romero is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Mignott.
Romero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mignott circles away quickly and effectively.
Romero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nicodemo Romero is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from Romero. Those never looked like landing.
Mignott steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Romero. That one must have hurt.
Mignott shoots in and drives through. Romero sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Romero throws out a leg kick but Mignott moves out of range and Romero only half commits.
Mignott misses with a body kick.
Romero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mignott is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Romero misses with a double jab.
Mignott tries to score a power double leg takedown but Romero sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mignott somewhat.
Mignott closes the distance and clinches up with Romero, looking for a takedown. Mignott pushes Romero against the cage but Romero circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mignott doesn't manage to clinch there - Romero circles away.
Romero throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mignott counters with a thumping low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mignott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Romero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mignott takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Romero throws a head kick that misses.
Mignott shoots in looking for a takedown. Romero tries to sprawl out of it but Mignott keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Romero manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Romero throws a combination. Mignott tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mignott blocks the body kick.
Romero throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mignott slips a jab and a cross from Romero.
Mignott shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Romero sprawls well. Romero wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mignott gets slowly back to his feet.
Akeem Mignott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Romero throws a head kick but Mignott moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicodemo Romero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Romero 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicodemo Romero!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tarik Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrance Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tarik Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Terrance Ross!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ross napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Johnson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Johnson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Johnson grinds an elbow into Ross's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson staying calm.
Johnson has hold of Ross's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Ross seems comfortable defending it but Johnson has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Ross is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Ross is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Johnson couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tarik Johnson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amirezza Pourramenazanali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pourramenazanali is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Godsmack - Cryin' Like A Bitch!!. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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196 lbs
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187 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hugo Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Amirezza Pourramenazanali!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pourramenazanali throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pourramenazanali misses with a right hand
and Lewis counters by moving into the clinch.
Pourramenazanali has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lewis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pourramenazanali escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pourramenazanali throws a sloppy body shot
and Lewis counters with a one-two to the body.
Pourramenazanali wants to clinch up but Lewis keeps it at a distance.
Pourramenazanali shoots in but Lewis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lewis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pourramenazanali stuffs the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pourramenazanali scores with a body shot.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pourramenazanali counters with a nice body shot.
Pourramenazanali throws a lazy uppercut
and Lewis counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali stalling in the clinch.
Pourramenazanali is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lewis is defending well.
Lewis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pourramenazanali rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lewis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pourramenazanali thinking.
A punch combination from Pourramenazanali misses.
Pourramenazanali wants to clinch.
Lewis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The referee calls for Lewis to work.
Pourramenazanali has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lewis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hugo Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amirezza Pourramenazanali.
Lewis holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lewis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pourramenazanali misses with a body shot.
Lewis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pourramenazanali.
Lewis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali looks to score with a jab to the body but Lewis is just out of range.
Pourramenazanali looks winded!
Lewis scores with a one two! Pourramenazanali had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lewis lands a two punch combo.
Pourramenazanali leaves Lewis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pourramenazanali dodges the punch combination from Lewis.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lewis.
Pourramenazanali comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lewis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a lovely combination from Lewis sends Pourramenazanali down but not out. Lewis dives into side control looking to finish.
Pourramenazanali is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewis decides to stand up, so the ref orders Pourramenazanali to his feet.
Pourramenazanali is still on wobbly legs! Can Lewis finish him?
Pourramenazanali wants to clinch but Lewis slips to the side
and Lewis counters with a big left hand that crumples Pourramenazanali! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hugo Lewis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter South (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Whitney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). South comes to the cage accompanied by Satisfaction. Joe Whitney will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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208 lbs
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215 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Peter South!
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, Joe Whitney!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
South moves into range and connects with a jab.
South closes the distance and clinches up with Whitney, looking for a takedown. South pushes Whitney against the cage but Whitney circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
South takes a swing at Whitney's ribcage but misses.
South fails to land the takedown.
A swing and a miss from Whitney.
South misses with a shot to the body
and Whitney counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Whitney closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Whitney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by South.
That's one minute gone in the round.
South misses with a hook
and South takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Whitney fails in his attempt to clinch.
South throws a combination that misses
letting Whitney counter with a right hand.
South shoots in but Whitney avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter South. That's going to take a lot out of him.
South misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
South misses with a combination
and Whitney connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
South throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
South changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Whitney looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
South 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
South tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
South wants to control but Whitney is keeping him busy.
South looks up at the clock and then as Whitney takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, South smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
South is looking to take a break and control but Whitney is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
South cracks Whitney with an elbow. That is naaassty.
South in side control, throwing shots but Whitney defends.
South misses with the ground and pound.
South trying to control the action but Whitney is working from the bottom.
South has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The strikes coming from South are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
South trying to control the action but Whitney is working from the bottom.
Whitney is letting South control him for a moment.
Whitney prevents South from improving position.
Whitney takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Whitney parries the strikes from South easily there. South is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Whitney to escape.
South tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter South dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
South misses with a takedown attempt - Whitney sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
South shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Whitney tries to clinch up but South circles away and keeps his distance.
South misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitney stalks South and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into South's face. South staggers backwards, shaken.
South gets tackled into the cage by Whitney. Whitney maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitney is trying to push South away but South has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Whitney creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
South is trying to drag Whitney to the mat but Whitney just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter South. That's going to take a lot out of him.
South is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Whitney stops a takedown attempt from South.
South keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Whitney's efforts to push away.
Whitney prevents a takedown attempt there.
South has Whitney pressed against the cage, preventing Whitney from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitney is looking to break free of the clinch but South has double underhooks.
South drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Whitney gets the underhooks and prevents it.
South tries to pull guard but Whitney won't allow it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's four 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.
South has Whitney pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Whitney manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Whitney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Peter South seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whitney. South does a little dance to reset his feet.
No luck for South with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Whitney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
South fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
South tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Whitney is able to avoid easily.
Whitney doesn't manage to clinch there - South circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
South misses with a straight left.
South throws a body punch but Whitney moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
South looks to score with a jab to the body but Whitney is just out of range.
South throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
South shoots in but Whitney avoids the takedown attempt easily.
South misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whitney.
Joe Whitney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
South wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Whitney tries to clinch up
and South counters with a series of strikes. Whitney will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
South misses with a shot to the body
and Whitney counters with a stiff right hand.
Whitney fails in his attempt to clinch.
Joe Whitney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
South misses with a wild body shot.
South misses with a hook to the body
and Whitney counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
South slips a jab and a cross from Whitney.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from South 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 Whitney has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Whitney and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
South misses the shot to the body.
Whitney closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Whitney stops a takedown attempt from South.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter South. That's going to take a lot out of him.
South is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Whitney pulls him back up using the underhooks.
South wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitney lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
South is trying to pull guard but Whitney has him pressed against the cage.
South has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Whitney after a bit of a struggle.
South is trying to drag Whitney to the mat but Whitney just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Whitney manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Peter South.
I think South has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Peter South!
Peter South seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Trotter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Preuss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Trotter!
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, Aaron Preuss!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Preuss misses with a straight left.
Trotter thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Preuss. Trotter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Preuss takes a swing at Trotter's ribcage but misses.
Trotter ducks under a wild hook from Preuss.
Trotter misses with an uppercut.
Trotter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Trotter misses with a looping right.
Preuss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trotter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trotter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Preuss. Preuss obviously looking to wear him down.
A thudding body kick lands there by Preuss!
Preuss slips under a jab from Trotter.
A slapping leg kick lands for Preuss.
Good leg kick by Preuss there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aaron Preuss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trotter looks to throw the jab but Preuss is out of range.
Trotter connects with the punch.
Preuss throws out a loose jab but Trotter uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Preuss scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Preuss throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Trotter defending well as Preuss loads up on a big left hand.
Preuss throws a sloppy head kick and Trotter moves out of range easily.
Preuss misses with an attempted mid kick.
Trotter looks to land a left hand but Preuss moved out of range nicely.
Preuss attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Trotter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trotter blocks a low kick nicely.
Preuss scores with a push kick.
Preuss scores with a spinning back kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by Preuss. That's going to slow Trotter down.
Trotter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Preuss jabs at Trotter's body.
Trotter takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trotter throws a jab when Preuss was well out of range.
Trotter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Preuss sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Preuss scores with a spinning back kick!
Preuss uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trotter.
Trotter throws a hook to the side of Preuss's head but Preuss sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some bone on bone action there as Trotter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Preuss is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Trotter rather than just go for the knockout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Preuss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Preuss dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Trotter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Preuss sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trotter is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Preuss throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Trotter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trotter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Preuss.
Preuss pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A slow jab from Trotter misses its intended target.
Trotter will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Preuss lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A solid leg kick lands there for Preuss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Preuss throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Trotter swings widly with a right hand
and Preuss makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Preuss lets loose with a powerful body kick. Trotter will feel that in the morning.
Trotter checks the leg kick nicely there.
Trotter loads up on a big right hand but Preuss slips the punch.
Preuss buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aaron Preuss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Preuss is looking to slow Trotter down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trotter throws out a loose jab but Preuss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Preuss - that will leave a mark!
Preuss pivots, looking for a leg kick but Trotter is out of range and Preuss settles back down.
Preuss keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trotter.
Trotter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Preuss.
Preuss scores with a hook to the body. Trotter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Trotter throws a jab when Preuss was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Preuss lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Trotter throws an overhand right that lands on Preuss's shoulder, as Preuss tries to avoid the shot.
Preuss lands with a thumping leg kick.
Preuss looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A big left from Trotter misses.
Preuss lands with a thumping leg kick.
Trotter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Preuss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Trotter crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Preuss - the referee stops the clock and Trotter gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Preuss. Trotter manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Trotter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Preuss can pounce on him.
Aaron Preuss seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Preuss misses with a low kick.
Trotter slips under a jab from Preuss.
Trotter misses with a looping right.
Preuss misses with a body shot.
Trotter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Trotter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Preuss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Preuss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Preuss takes a swing at Trotter's ribcage but misses.
Trotter shoots in for a takedown but Preuss shows good takedown defense.
Preuss throws a leg kick but Trotter sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Trotter moves out of range of the strikes.
Preuss pivots, looking for a leg kick but Trotter is out of range and Preuss settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trotter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Preuss is looking to score with low kicks.
Preuss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trotter misses with a looping left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Preuss.
A thudding body kick lands there by Preuss!
Trotter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Preuss sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Preuss throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Preuss throws a body kick that misses.
Preuss misses with a hook. Trotter ducked under it nicely.
Aaron Preuss is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Preuss lands a front kick.
Preuss throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Preuss throws an overhand right that lands on Trotter's shoulder, as Trotter tries to avoid the shot.
Trotter throws the left hand but Preuss avoids the punch easily.
Preuss slips a straight right by Trotter.
Preuss stuffs the takedown.
A nice leg kick lands there from Preuss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Preuss moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Trotter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Preuss throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Trotter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Preuss slips under a jab.
Trotter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Preuss.
Preuss fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Trotter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Harry Trotter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Trotter crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Preuss - the referee stops the clock and Trotter gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Preuss. Trotter manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Preuss chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick from Preuss lands but Trotter takes it in his stride.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Trotter might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Preuss lands a leg kick that knocks Trotter off balance momentarily.
Preuss connects with an inside leg kick.
Preuss feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Trotter's calf.
Preuss throws an overhand right that lands on Trotter's shoulder, as Trotter tries to avoid the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Preuss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Preuss 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Preuss!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yoel Casamayor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitry Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dmitry Volkov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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180 lbs
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Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yoel Casamayor!
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, Dmitry Volkov!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Volkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Casamayor.
Volkov scores with a hook to the body. Casamayor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Casamayor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Volkov circles away.
Volkov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Casamayor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Volkov forces Casamayor back against the cage and clinches.
Volkov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Volkov misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Volkov.
Volkov prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoel Casamayor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volkov breaks the clinch.
Volkov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Volkov forces Casamayor back against the cage and clinches.
Casamayor is trying to break the clinch but Volkov has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov breaks the clinch.
Volkov lands an overhand right.
Volkov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Volkov scores with a sloppy right hand. Casamayor should have avoided that one.
Casamayor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Casamayor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Volkov lands a nice shot that snaps Casamayor's head back.
Casamayor moves forwards but Volkov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Volkov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Casamayor shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Casamayor showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Casamayor is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casamayor wants to pass the guard but Volkov is defending well.
Casamayor is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Casamayor in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Volkov tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Casamayor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yoel Casamayor!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Bundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pope's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Welcome to the Jungle. Al Bundy has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Daniel Pope's chin.
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165 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Pope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Al Bundy!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pope cracks the inside of Bundy's front leg.
Bundy misses with a takedown attempt - Pope sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pope throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Daniel Pope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Bundy misses its intended target.
Pope scores with a nice strike.
Pope gets tackled into the cage by Bundy. Bundy maintains the clinch.
Pope is trying to break the clinch but Bundy is controlling him.
Pope wants to break the clinch but can't.
A body shot lands from Bundy.
Bundy digs a right hand underneath Pope's ribcage. Pope let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pope wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bundy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pope.
Nice body punch from Bundy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bundy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bundy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pope is breathing heavily.
Bundy stalling.
Bundy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pope has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pope wants to get back to striking at distance but Bundy won't allow it.
Pope has had enough of the clinch but Bundy keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pope is trying to break the clinch but Bundy has him pressed against the cage.
Bundy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pope avoids it.
Pope takes a shot to the head.
Bundy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bundy lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bundy.
Bundy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Bundy.
Bundy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pope lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Bundy.
Nice body punch from Bundy.
Bundy landing knees to the body.
Bundy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pope has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bundy.
A left hand lands to the body for Bundy.
Bundy works on Pope's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy is leaning against Pope and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bundy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pope backwards.
Bundy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bundy is leaning against Pope and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bundy is leaning against Pope and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Bundy.
Nice body punch from Bundy - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Bundy.
Bundy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pope backwards.
Bundy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bundy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A right hand to the body from Bundy.
A right hook to the body lands for Bundy.
Bundy lands a left hand.
Bundy scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right from Bundy on the inside.
Bundy throws a big uppercut that drops Pope! More strikes from Bundy and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Pope lies dazed against the cage as Bundy celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Al Bundy!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christian LeBaron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Knuckles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knuckles is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: PRIDE FC opening theme. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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200 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christian LeBaron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Knuckles!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knuckles throws a hook to the side of LeBaron's head but LeBaron sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knuckles lands a head shot.
Knuckles has LeBaron up against the cage in a clinch.
Knuckles tries a body shot but LeBaron blocks it.
LeBaron wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
LeBaron wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knuckles softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knuckles scores with a hook to the body.
LeBaron has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
LeBaron is trying to break the clinch but Knuckles has him pressed against the cage.
Knuckles lands a shot to the body.
Knuckles misses with some punches.
Knuckles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with LeBaron's elbow.
Knuckles lands a shoulder strike.
Knuckles lands with a right to the head.
LeBaron wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knuckles has him pressed against the cage.
LeBaron is trying to force a seperation but Knuckles has the dominant position.
LeBaron manages to break the clinch.
Knuckles has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knuckles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from LeBaron.
LeBaron misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles connects with a looping right hand.
Knuckles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knuckles rushes LeBaron and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knuckles has LeBaron pressed against the cage, preventing LeBaron from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
LeBaron wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice body punch from Knuckles.
Knuckles lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knuckles keeps the fight in the clinch, despite LeBaron's efforts to push away.
Knuckles prevents LeBaron from breaking the clinch.
LeBaron is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
LeBaron has had enough of the clinch but Knuckles keeps him there for the moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knuckles.
Knuckles digs a right hand underneath LeBaron's ribcage. LeBaron let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knuckles works on LeBaron's body with a couple of short punches.
LeBaron is trying to break the clinch but Knuckles has him pressed against the cage.
LeBaron has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knuckles.
LeBaron tries to break the clinch but Knuckles is controlling the position.
Knuckles makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LeBaron prevents a body shot from Knuckles.
Knuckles lands a shot to the body.
LeBaron is trying to break the clinch but Knuckles is controlling him.
LeBaron's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knuckles lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knuckles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
LeBaron wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
LeBaron pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knuckles takes the fight into the clinch.
Knuckles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
LeBaron tries to break the clinch but Knuckles is controlling the position.
Knuckles prevents LeBaron from breaking the clinch.
Knuckles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with LeBaron's elbow.
Nice body punch from Knuckles - that landed with a thud.
Knuckles prevents LeBaron from breaking the clinch.
Knuckles keeps control of LeBaron as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
LeBaron is trying to break the clinch but Knuckles has him pressed against the cage.
Knuckles lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Knuckles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of LeBaron backwards.
A body shot lands from Knuckles.
A hook to the body from Knuckles.
Knuckles lands a right hand.
Knuckles lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of LeBaron backwards.
Knuckles misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knuckles creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knuckles gets through LeBaron's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
LeBaron has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knuckles misses with a hook to the ribs.
LeBaron can't break the clinch.
Knuckles tries to work over LeBaron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
LeBaron is trying to break free.
LeBaron is trying to break the clinch but Knuckles has him pressed against the cage.
Knuckles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with LeBaron's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Knuckles.
LeBaron is trying to break the clinch but Knuckles has him pressed against the cage.
Knuckles lands a nice shot to the body.
LeBaron's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
LeBaron tries to circle away but Knuckles has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBaron has had enough of the clinch but Knuckles keeps him there for the moment.
LeBaron throws a head punch that misses.
LeBaron is trying to force a seperation but Knuckles has the dominant position.
LeBaron is trying to break the clinch but Knuckles is controlling him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knuckles presses LeBaron against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Knuckles.
Knuckles misses with a hook to the ribs.
LeBaron tries to break the clinch but Knuckles is controlling the position.
Knuckles tries to throw a body punch but LeBaron avoids it by throwing Knuckles back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Knuckles.
Knuckles lands a left hand that snaps the head of LeBaron backwards.
LeBaron tries to break the clinch but Knuckles is controlling the position.
Knuckles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knuckles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
LeBaron has had enough of the clinch but Knuckles keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knuckles scores with a shoulder strike.
LeBaron wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
LeBaron wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
LeBaron wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knuckles lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Knuckles 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.
Knuckles is on the wrong end of a nice combination from LeBaron.
LeBaron bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christian LeBaron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LeBaron fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
LeBaron staying out of range there.
LeBaron swats away the attempt to clinch by Knuckles.
LeBaron uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knuckles.
LeBaron misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knuckles throws a hook but LeBaron avoids it easily.
Knuckles staying out of range there.
Knuckles wants to clinch.
LeBaron throws a series of punches but Knuckles avoids them all with ease.
Knuckles drives through and clinches with LeBaron against the cage.
LeBaron is trying to push Knuckles away but Knuckles has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Knuckles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knuckles prevents LeBaron from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knuckles struggles to land a body shot inside as LeBaron controls his hands.
Knuckles scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knuckles lands a right hand.
Johnny Knuckles seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knuckles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knuckles working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knuckles misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Knuckles.
Knuckles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with LeBaron's elbow.
Knuckles misses with a body punch.
Knuckles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knuckles can't find room to land a body shot as LeBaron controls the action.
A short right from Knuckles on the inside.
Knuckles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knuckles working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Knuckles.
Knuckles struggles to land a body shot inside as LeBaron controls his hands.
Knuckles tries to work over LeBaron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knuckles tries a body shot but LeBaron blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles cracks LeBaron with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Knuckles - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeBaron is trying to push Knuckles away but Knuckles has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Still in the clinch, Knuckles scores with a nice short uppercut.
LeBaron is looking to break free of the clinch but Knuckles has double underhooks.
LeBaron wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
LeBaron has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
LeBaron tries to break the clinch but Knuckles is controlling the position.
A left hand lands to the body for Knuckles.
Knuckles misses with a punch to the body.
Knuckles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knuckles lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
LeBaron is trying to push Knuckles away but Knuckles has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
LeBaron is trying to break the clinch but Knuckles has him pressed against the cage.
Knuckles digs a right hand underneath LeBaron's ribcage. LeBaron let out a lung full of air as it connected.
LeBaron has had enough of the clinch but Knuckles keeps him there for the moment.
Knuckles tries to work over LeBaron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knuckles tries to throw a body punch but LeBaron avoids it by throwing Knuckles back against the cage.
LeBaron has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knuckles lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles tries to throw a body punch but LeBaron avoids it by throwing Knuckles back against the cage.
Knuckles keeps control of LeBaron as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knuckles lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knuckles presses LeBaron against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knuckles lands a body punch.
LeBaron is trying to break the clinch but Knuckles is controlling him.
Knuckles scores with an uppercut up the middle.
LeBaron wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knuckles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with LeBaron's elbow.
Knuckles pushes LeBaron back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
LeBaron prevents a body shot from Knuckles.
Good body shot from Knuckles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knuckles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
LeBaron wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
LeBaron working hard to break the clinch.
Knuckles lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knuckles lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt LeBaron or not.
LeBaron wants to get back to striking at distance but Knuckles won't allow it.
Knuckles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBaron wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knuckles scores with a shot to the side of LeBaron's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knuckles prevents LeBaron from breaking the clinch.
Knuckles lands with a right to the head.
LeBaron looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knuckles lands a body punch.
LeBaron takes a shot to the head.
Knuckles lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
LeBaron looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knuckles lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt LeBaron or not.
Knuckles lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of LeBaron backwards.
Knuckles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knuckles tries a body shot but LeBaron blocks it.
Knuckles keeps control of LeBaron as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knuckles pushes LeBaron back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
LeBaron wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knuckles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knuckles presses LeBaron against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Knuckles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Knuckles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Knuckles with a nice cross.
LeBaron throws a head kick that half lands.
Knuckles scores with a jab.
Knuckles tries to close the distance and clinch up but LeBaron swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knuckles has LeBaron up against the cage in a clinch.
Knuckles has LeBaron pressed against the cage, preventing LeBaron from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
LeBaron is looking to break free of the clinch but Knuckles has double underhooks.
Knuckles working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knuckles is leaning against LeBaron and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
LeBaron wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knuckles lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knuckles gets through LeBaron's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
LeBaron wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knuckles is leaning against LeBaron and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
LeBaron tries to break free but Knuckles pushes him back against the cage.
Knuckles throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knuckles cracks LeBaron with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
LeBaron tries to break the clinch but Knuckles is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles misses with a punch to the body.
Knuckles lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knuckles misses with a punch to the body.
Knuckles presses LeBaron against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knuckles keeps control of LeBaron as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
LeBaron can't break the clinch.
Knuckles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knuckles scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knuckles creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knuckles can't find room to land a body shot as LeBaron controls the action.
Knuckles keeps control of LeBaron as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knuckles can't find room to land a body shot as LeBaron controls the action.
LeBaron is trying to break the clinch but Knuckles has him pressed against the cage.
Knuckles pushes LeBaron back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Knuckles scores with a nice short uppercut.
LeBaron is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Knuckles.
Oh LeBaron is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knuckles softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knuckles.
Knuckles lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knuckles lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down LeBaron.
Knuckles presses LeBaron against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LeBaron has had enough of the clinch but Knuckles keeps him there for the moment.
Knuckles lands a hook that snaps the head of LeBaron backwards.
Knuckles lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops LeBaron to his knees! Knuckles keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Knuckles!
During a confident post fight interview, Johnny Knuckles 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 Carlos Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baxter Stockman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stockman has chosen Triumph- Fight the good Fight as his entrance music. 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 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, Carlos Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Baxter Stockman!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stockman throws a head kick that Murray semi-blocks.
Stockman looks for the body kick but Murray saw that one coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stockman, as that shot connected.
Murray checks a low kick from Stockman.
Nice uppercut there from Murray.
Stockman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Murray misses the target.
Stockman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stockman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Murray misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stockman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murray scores with a nice strike.
Baxter Stockman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stockman misses with a low kick.
Stockman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stockman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Murray checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A leg kick checked by Murray.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Murray blocks the leg kick.
Murray misses the jab.
Murray throws a jab but it's blocked by Stockman.
Stockman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stockman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stockman throws a sloppy head kick and Murray moves out of range easily.
Murray misses with a hook.
Stockman tries to clinch
and Murray connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murray takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stockman lands a jab to Murray's midsection.
Stockman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murray misses with a looping right.
Murray throws out a loose jab but Stockman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stockman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murray.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stockman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Murray misses with a two punch combination.
Stockman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murray.
Murray thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stockman ducks under a wild hook from Murray.
Stockman thuds his shin into the meat of Murray's side.
Murray jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stockman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murray.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stockman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murray blocks a head kick by Stockman.
Stockman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stockman throws a head kick that misses.
Murray displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stockman throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray misses with a right hand
and Stockman counters with an outside leg kick.
Stockman tries to land a front kick but Murray steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stockman throws a head kick that misses.
Stockman misses with a hook.
Murray uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stockman has time to react.
Murray is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Murray tries to move into range but Stockman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stockman moves in looking to clinch but Murray pushes him off.
Stockman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stockman slips under a jab from Murray.
Stockman moves out of range as Murray strikes.
Murray throws a hook to the side of Stockman's head but Stockman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stockman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stockman is looking to clinch but Murray is avoiding it.
Stockman throws a leg kick but Murray sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stockman scoring well with a low kick there.
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!
Stockman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murray.
Stockman blocks a jab.
Stockman scores with a nice body kick.
Stockman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murray's sensitive parts.
Stockman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Murray is able to avoid easily.
Stockman connects with an inside leg kick.
Stockman scores with a hook.
A slow jab from Murray misses its intended target.
Stockman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murray throws out the jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stockman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murray misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stockman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Murray.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baxter Stockman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Stockman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Stockman.
Murray takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murray misses with a lunging right hand
and Stockman counters with a head kick. That will keep Murray thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Stockman throws a head kick that misses.
Stockman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Baxter Stockman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Stockman misses.
Stockman loads up on a big right hand but Murray slips the punch.
Stockman swings for the body but Murray moves out of range.
Murray takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stockman slips under a jab from Murray.
Murray misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Stockman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murray tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray defending well as Stockman loads up on a big left hand.
Murray waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stockman.
Stockman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That kick from Stockman tenderised Murray's leg. Murray is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stockman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stockman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murray swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murray is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Murray misses with a wild combination.
Murray throws a hook but Stockman avoids it easily.
Stockman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stockman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stockman throws a head kick that misses.
Murray checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stockman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stockman moves out of range as Murray strikes.
Murray avoids a kick to the body.
Murray swinging wildly here.
Stockman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Murray manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stockman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murray throws out the jab.
Murray misses with a looping right.
Stockman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murray, pushing him back against the cage.
Murray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stockman tries to throw a body punch but Murray avoids it by throwing Stockman back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Stockman fails to land.
Stockman breaks the clinch.
Murray throws a jab when Stockman was well out of range.
Stockman throws a head kick that half lands.
Stockman blocks a jab.
Stockman throws a head kick that misses.
Stockman lets loose with a powerful body kick. Murray will feel that in the morning.
Stockman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stockman slips under a jab from Murray.
Stockman tries to clinch but Murray moves out of range.
Murray loads up on a big right hand but Stockman slips the punch.
Stockman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stockman misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stockman throws a leg kick that misses.
Stockman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stockman, right into the meat.
A big left from Stockman misses.
Murray circles away from the clinch attempt
and Murray counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stockman looks to land a combination but Murray avoids it well.
Stockman throws a sloppy head kick and Murray moves out of range easily.
Stockman tries to move into range but Murray moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stockman throws a right hand that misses
and Murray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stockman wants to slow Murray down by chopping away at his legs.
Stockman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Murray is able to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baxter Stockman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice shot by Stockman.
Stockman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murray takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Murray throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stockman slips a jab from Murray.
Murray misses with a two punch combination.
Stockman moves out of range of the strikes.
Murray fails to land with a series of punches.
Murray moves out of range of the body kick from Stockman.
Stockman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stockman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murray uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stockman.
Stockman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murray paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stockman tries to clinch up but Murray circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stockman 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.
Stockman misses with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stockman.
Murray throws out a loose jab but Stockman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stockman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murray.
Murray misses with a wild combination.
Stockman misses with an uppercut.
Stockman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stockman explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Carlos Murray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Murray misses.
Stockman misses with a head kick.
Good leg kick by Stockman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Murray lands with a hook. Stockman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Murray checks a low kick from Stockman.
Stockman tries to clinch up.
Murray looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stockman scores with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stockman.
Stockman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Murray blocks a head kick by Stockman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stockman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murray.
Stockman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stockman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Murray. That did some damage!
Murray scores with a decent looking hook.
Murray misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stockman tries to clinch
and Murray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stockman throws a hook to the side of Murray's head but Murray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stockman throws a solid leg kick but Murray takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stockman.
Murray moves out of range as Stockman strikes.
Stockman scores with a jab.
Murray thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stockman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murray throws a series of punches but Stockman avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stockman throws a low kick, looking for Murray's leg but Murray calmly moves out of range.
Murray looks to land a left hand but Stockman moved out of range nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stockman is looking to slow Murray down with leg kicks.
Murray stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stockman.
Murray avoids the head kick by Stockman.
Stockman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Murray is out of range.
Stockman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Murray rushes Stockman with punches - Stockman moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Stockman goes down! Murray follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Murray!
After winning the bout, Carlos Murray thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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pop
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