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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ed Mytsyno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Swift (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mytsyno comes to the cage accompanied by Rev Theory - Voices. Ed Mytsyno has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ed Mytsyno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chuck Swift!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swift thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mytsyno throws the left hand but Swift avoids the punch easily.
Swift fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Swift falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mytsyno counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Chuck Swift has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Swift. Beautiful body shot.
Swift lands with a nice combination. Mytsyno backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swift closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Swift blocks an uppercut.
Mytsyno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mytsyno throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mytsyno.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mytsyno misses with the head strike.
Mytsyno blocks a body shot from Swift.
Mytsyno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mytsyno misses with some punches.
Swift looking to slow down the pace here.
Mytsyno throws a head punch that misses.
Swift lands a nice elbow.
Mytsyno misses with some punches.
Swift lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mytsyno blocks an uppercut.
Mytsyno misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mytsyno.
Mytsyno working aggressively here.
Mytsyno tries a body shot but Swift blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swift lands a hook that snaps the head of Mytsyno backwards.
Mytsyno tries to throw a body punch but Swift avoids it by throwing Mytsyno back against the cage.
Mytsyno misses with a body punch.
Mytsyno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swift's elbow.
Mytsyno has a couple of punches blocked by Swift.
Mytsyno misses with the head strike.
Swift throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mytsyno blocks it with crossed arms.
Mytsyno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Swift tries to work over Mytsyno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Mytsyno fails to land.
Swift's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mytsyno has a couple of punches blocked by Swift.
Mytsyno misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Mytsyno.
Swift working aggressively here.
Mytsyno lands a left hand.
Swift tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mytsyno avoids it.
Swift blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swift tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swift.
Swift blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Swift.
Mytsyno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Swift lands a takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mytsyno keeping moving, preventing Swift from controlling successfully.
Mytsyno looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swift postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We're going to have a standup here because Ed Mytsyno wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Swift misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Swift takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mytsyno circles away from the clinch attempt.
Swift thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Swift scores with a hook to the body. Mytsyno takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mytsyno steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Swift. That one must have hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ed Mytsyno will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chuck Swift's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mytsyno defending well as Swift loads up on a big left hand.
Mytsyno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mytsyno walks into a stiff left hand from Swift.
Swift lands with a nice combination. Mytsyno backs away looking to recover.
Swift swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Mytsyno misses its intended target.
Swift punishes Mytsyno's body with a nice straight punch.
Swift uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mytsyno.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mytsyno defending well as Swift loads up on a big left hand.
Swift looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Swift.
Swift throws the kick towards the body but Mytsyno avoids it.
Swift goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ed Mytsyno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swift just misses with a punch to the body.
Mytsyno misses with a looping right.
Swift closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mytsyno wants to get back to full guard.
Swift tries to pass to full mount but Mytsyno defends it.
Mytsyno wants to get back to his feet.
Mytsyno keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mytsyno tries to kick Swift off but Swift keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Swift working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Mytsyno's thigh. Mytsyno counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Mytsyno looking for a sweep. Not yet Mytsyno, not yet.
Swift trying to control but Mytsyno is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Swift accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mytsyno has his hands on Swift's head, controlling the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Swift looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swift thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Swift showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chuck Swift's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mytsyno slaps away a takedown attempt from Swift, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Swift tries to close the distance and clinch but Mytsyno swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Swift ducks right into an uppercut from Mytsyno.
Mytsyno throws a right hand that misses
and Swift counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Swift clinches up against the cage.
Mytsyno lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Swift.
Swift struggles to land a body shot inside as Mytsyno controls his hands.
Mytsyno misses with the head strike.
Mytsyno is pressed up against the cage. Swift has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mytsyno down to the mat. Mytsyno avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mytsyno throws a right hand that misses
and Swift counters with a big head kick but Mytsyno shrugs it off.
Chuck Swift seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mytsyno slips a jab and a cross from Swift.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Swift, right into the meat.
No joy there for Swift, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mytsyno throws a hook to the side of Swift's head but Swift sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mytsyno throws a poor cross that misses
and Swift counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Swift fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Swift swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mytsyno misses the jab.
Swift throws a shot from downtown. Mytsyno moves away and avoids it.
Swift tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mytsyno paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Swift misses the target.
Mytsyno swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Swift.
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!
Swift lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swift swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Swift swings for the body but Mytsyno moves out of range.
Mytsyno throws out a loose jab but Swift uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swift with a nice cross.
Chuck Swift is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swift throws a right hand that Mytsyno ducks under and follows up with a left that Mytsyno also avoids with ease.
Swift has closed the distance and engaged Mytsyno in a clinch.
Mytsyno tries to throw a body punch but Swift avoids it by throwing Mytsyno back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swift fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mytsyno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mytsyno on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Swift throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ed Mytsyno has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mytsyno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mytsyno has a couple of punches blocked by Swift.
Mytsyno scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mytsyno swings wildly with an uppercut but Swift uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swift trying to stall but Mytsyno improves his position.
Mytsyno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Swift blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mytsyno tries to throw a body punch but Swift avoids it by throwing Mytsyno back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swift lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swift lands a left hand.
Swift looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mytsyno has a couple of punches blocked by Swift.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chuck Swift.
I think Swift has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Swift!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Begood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harvey Holcomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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245 lbs
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245 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Begood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harvey Holcomb!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Begood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holcomb paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Begood wants to clinch up but Holcomb keeps it at a distance.
Begood takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Johnny Begood has been cut.
Holcomb throws a series of punches but Begood moves out of range.
A jab from Holcomb does it's job there.
A jab from Begood misses.
Holcomb showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Begood.
Begood swings for the body but Holcomb moves out of range.
Begood on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holcomb lands with a nice combination. Begood backs away looking to recover.
Holcomb throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Begood on the side of the head.
Johnny Begood's cut is getting worse.
Begood throws a combination that misses
and Holcomb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holcomb lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Begood is rocked!
Holcomb throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Begood tumbling to the canvas!
Oh Begood is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnny Begood's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Holcomb postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Begood seems to have got his legs back now.
Holcomb looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holcomb throws a strike but Begood rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Holcomb pulls Begood in to control the position.
Holcomb keeping moving, preventing Begood from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holcomb pulls Begood in to control the position.
Begood trying to control the position from guard on top but Holcomb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holcomb is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Begood looks to land a right hand but Holcomb moved out of range.
Holcomb catches Begood with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Begood throws out a loose jab but Holcomb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holcomb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Begood. Those never looked like landing.
Johnny Begood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Begood fails with an attempt to clinch.
Holcomb stuffs 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!
Begood has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Holcomb finds it's way round the side to connect with Begood's head.
A jab from Holcomb does it's job there.
Jeez, Johnny Begood's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Begood is breathing heavily.
Holcomb tests Begood's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Johnny Begood's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Harvey Holcomb!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yury Artamova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunrak Ironshield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yury Artamova has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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265 lbs
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278 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yury Artamova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunrak Ironshield!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ironshield drops Artamova with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Artamova looks back up at him and smiles so Ironshield waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Yury Artamova has been cut.
Ironshield walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Artamova checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Artamova throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ironshield counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gunrak Ironshield!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between The Great Gama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arturo Gatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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163 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Great Gama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arturo Gatti!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Gama does it's job there.
It looks like Arturo Gatti has been cut.
Gatti fails to land with a series of punches.
Gama throws a hook to the side of Gatti's head but Gatti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gatti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gatti fails to land with a series of punches.
A shot to the liver by Gama. Beautiful body shot.
Gatti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gama lunges at Gatti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gatti's hand.
Gatti throws a combination. Gama tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gatti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gatti misses with the combination.
Gama uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gatti has time to react.
Gatti tries a head kick but it misses.
Gama digs a good hook to Gatti's body.
Gatti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gama counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gatti misses with a looping left.
Gama showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gatti.
Gatti looks gassed!
Gama uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
No joy there for Gatti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gama scores with a hook.
Gatti fails to land with a series of punches.
Gatti looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice body punch from Gama.
Gama lands a head shot.
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!
Gatti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gama connects with a body shot that sends Gatti's belly button to the back.
Gama scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gatti is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Gama knocks Gatti out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). The Great Gama!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ty Fate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Spielberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spielberg has chosen Soviet National Anthem as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ty Fate!
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, Steven Spielberg!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spielberg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fate sprawls well. Fate wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Spielberg gets slowly back to his feet.
Spielberg bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fate tries to escape but Spielberg is in control.
Spielberg is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Fate looks calm but he's in trouble here. Spielberg gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Fate is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Spielberg lets go of the hold and Fate can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Steven Spielberg!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tedd Strongham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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205 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tedd Strongham!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Watson looks for a takedown but Strongham sprawls well.
Watson is looking to clinch.
Watson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Watson thows a big elbow that misses.
Strongham utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Strongham trying to control the position.
Watson trying to control but Strongham is working from the bottom.
Strongham keeping full guard, as Watson tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Watson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Strongham chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Watson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Strongham dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Watson. That did some damage!
Watson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strongham.
Strongham jabs Watson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Watson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strongham dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Watson. That did some damage!
Watson is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strongham fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Watson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Strongham scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Strongham goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Strongham lands a nice shot to the body.
Donk. Strongham catches Watson right on the button with a cross.
Strongham misses with a head kick.
Strongham scoring well with a low kick there.
Strongham with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Strongham throws a sloppy head kick and Watson moves out of range easily.
Strongham turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Strongham closes the distance and clinches.
Watson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strongham.
Watson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Strongham smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Strongham. That's going to slow Watson down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Strongham. Watson shrugs it off though.
Strongham bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strongham chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Strongham feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Watson's calf.
Strongham drops Watson with a beautiful combination! Watson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Strongham is looking for the KO!
Watson is rocked!
A chopping leg kick lands by Strongham.
Oh Watson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Strongham lands with a thumping leg kick.
Watson seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strongham lands a big head kick that sends Watson to the canvas! Strongham follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tedd Strongham!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Redfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haji Muakbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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23
155 lbs
3 - 3 - 1 |
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161 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue 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
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Chris Redfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Haji Muakbar!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muakbar drives through with a takedown into Redfield's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Muakbar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Muakbar postures up in Redfield's guard and throws a big left but Redfield blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muakbar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Redfield is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Muakbar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Redfield's half guard.
Still in half guard, Muakbar seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redfield tries to get to full guard but Muakbar has control of the leg.
Muakbar prevents Redfield from standing back up.
Nice strikes from Muakbar there.
Redfield is looking for a sweep. Muakbar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Muakbar is nestled in close to Redfield, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Muakbar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muakbar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muakbar stalling.
Redfield wants to improve his position but Muakbar is controlling well.
Muakbar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Muakbar is taking a breather. Redfield says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muakbar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Muakbar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Muakbar trying to mount his opponent but Redfield defends it.
Muakbar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Muakbar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Muakbar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muakbar is controlling the pace.
Muakbar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Muakbar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Still in half guard, Muakbar seems content to control.
Muakbar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Muakbar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muakbar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Redfield is rocked!
Muakbar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Oh Redfield is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Muakbar is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Redfield is hurt! He's hurt bad - Muakbar fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Redfield from any more punishment! Congratulations to Muakbar! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haji Muakbar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ali Fernando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuco Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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163 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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20
162 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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ali Fernando !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tuco Mendoza!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernando takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fernando sprawls well. Fernando wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mendoza gets slowly back to his feet.
Fernando bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fernando fails with the takedown
and Mendoza counters with a shoot takedown. Fernando fights it but they end up in guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mendoza throws a big right hand that misses.
Fernando preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Fernando keeps moving.
Mendoza chips away with some ground and pound.
Mendoza with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernando throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mendoza must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mendoza stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Fernando throws up his legs and catches Mendoza in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Mendoza tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Fernando ! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ali Fernando !
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry House (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Stone is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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24
265 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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280 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry House!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Stone!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from House.
Stone gets a double leg takedown into House's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Stone is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
House working for a triangle but Stone defends it easily.
Stone wants to control from the top but House keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
House is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
House really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stone working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stone working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
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!
Stone trying to control the position from guard on top but House is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
House is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
House tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stone trying to control but House is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
House wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stone's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stone wants to control from the top but House keeps moving.
Stone sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed House's guard.
House taking some punishment here, with Stone in his half guard.
Stone is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stone looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks House with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
House gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stone pushing down on House's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
House is not content to let Stone control the position.
House tries to roll over but Stone keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stone scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stone working House over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but House does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stone looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks House with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stone looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks House with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
House is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stone scores with a couple of nice shots.
House works his way to full guard. Good work.
House has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stone scoring with punches to the head and body.
House is rocked!
Stone postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! House covers up, he's hurt! Stone keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Stone and the ref steps in to end the fight! Stone can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Stone!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Welch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Welch has chosen Stemm's Face The Pain as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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30
200 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
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28
198 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Boxer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bryan Welch!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxer throws an overhand right that lands on Welch's shoulder, as Welch tries to avoid the shot.
Welch looks to throw the jab but Boxer is out of range.
Welch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big right from Boxer misses.
Boxer works the jab nicely.
Boxer throws the left hand but Welch avoids the punch easily.
Welch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boxer.
Welch misses with a hook
and Boxer counters with a left and a right that stings Welch.
Welch misses with a hook.
Boxer slips a straight right by Welch.
Welch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boxer.
Welch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boxer.
Boxer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boxer lands a jab.
Welch misses with a straight right.
Boxer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Welch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boxer connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welch needs to keep his hands up - Boxer had a free shot at his head there.
Welch throws a shot from downtown. Boxer moves away and avoids it.
Boxer misses with a series of wild punches.
Welch misses with a hook. Boxer ducked under it nicely.
Boxer throws a series of punches but Welch moves out of range.
Welch swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boxer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A clash of legs there as Welch blocks the low kick.
Welch takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boxer throws a head kick that misses.
Boxer throws a nice looking combination but Welch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Welch avoids a kick to the body.
Boxer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Welch manages to avoid it.
Boxer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Welch throws out the jab.
Welch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Welch with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boxer circles away quickly and effectively.
Welch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Welch misses with a double jab
and Boxer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Welch lands a glancing blow to the side of Boxer's head.
Welch throws a body punch but Boxer moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boxer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Boxer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Welch fails to land with a series of punches.
Boxer looks to land a body kick but Welch moved away.
Joe Boxer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Welch throws out a loose jab but Boxer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boxer moves out of range as Welch strikes.
Boxer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Boxer misses with a body shot.
Welch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boxer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Welch is out of range and Boxer settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Welch ducks under a wild hook from Boxer.
Welch misses with a looping right.
A punch combination from Welch misses.
Welch defending well as Boxer loads up on a big left hand.
Boxer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Welch.
Welch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boxer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Welch's sensitive parts.
Welch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boxer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boxer defending well as Welch loads up on a big left hand.
Welch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boxer.
Boxer throws a chopping leg kick but Welch manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Welch misses with a two punch combination.
Boxer lands a jab.
Welch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Welch just misses with a punch to the body.
Boxer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Welch's calf.
Boxer moves forwards but Welch connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boxer throws a push kick but Welch slaps the foot to one side.
Boxer misses with a shot to the body
and Welch counters with a two punch combo.
Boxer tries to bum rush Welch with a series of wild strikes but Welch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boxer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Welch dodges the punch combination from Boxer.
Boxer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Welch circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice defenses there by Boxer.
Boxer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Welch is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A swing and a miss from Welch.
Welch displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Boxer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boxer lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joe Boxer will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Boxer misses with a body shot.
Boxer lands the left hand.
Welch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boxer throws a shot to the body.
Welch throws a good cross that connects.
Welch throws a hook but Boxer blocks it.
Boxer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Welch circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Welch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Welch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Welch stalks Boxer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Boxer's face. Boxer staggers backwards, shaken.
Boxer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Welch counters with a one-two to the body.
Welch throws a lazy right hand but Boxer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Welch moves out of range of the strikes.
Welch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Welch swings for the body but Boxer moves out of range.
Boxer scores with a sloppy right hand. Welch should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Welch misses the body punch
and Boxer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boxer.
Welch falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boxer counters with a stiff right hand.
Boxer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boxer avoids the body shot from Welch.
Boxer motions for Welch to come forward. Boxer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Welch 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boxer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boxer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Welch.
Boxer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Welch misses with an uppercut.
Welch throws a jab when Boxer was well out of range.
Joe Boxer is winning the standup battle so far.
Boxer just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boxer scores with a push kick.
Boxer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Welch backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boxer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boxer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Welch back to the cage. Boxer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Boxer tests Welch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boxer walks into a left hand.
Boxer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Welch looks to score with a jab to the body but Boxer is just out of range.
Welch throws out a loose jab but Boxer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Welch misses with a left hand
and Welch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boxer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Welch throws a series of punches but Boxer moves out of range.
Boxer throws a leg kick but Welch sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Welch blocks a head kick by Boxer.
Boxer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boxer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Welch.
Welch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Boxer.
A punch combination from Boxer misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boxer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boxer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Welch's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Welch duly obliges.
Welch fails to land with a series of punches.
Boxer misses with a hook.
Boxer looks to throw the jab but Welch is out of range.
Boxer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The fighters circling - Welch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Welch might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Welch throws a hook but Boxer avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Welch throws a right hand that Boxer ducks under and follows up with a left that Boxer also avoids with ease.
Boxer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Welch looks to land a right hand but Boxer moved out of range.
Boxer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Welch checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Welch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boxer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boxer. Welch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Welch lands a glancing blow to the side of Boxer's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boxer just misses with a punch to the body.
Boxer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Welch throws out the jab.
Welch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boxer misses with the combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Welch dodges the punch combination from Boxer.
Welch lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joe Boxer will probably get the nod.
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!
Boxer slips a jab from Welch.
Boxer misses with a double jab.
Welch throws a right hand that Boxer ducks under and follows up with a left that Boxer also avoids with ease.
Welch staying out of range there.
Boxer misses with a low kick.
Welch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boxer fails to land with a series of punches.
Boxer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick from Boxer lands but Welch takes it in his stride.
Boxer misses with a straight left.
Welch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch combination from Boxer misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Welch slips a jab and a cross from Boxer.
Welch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boxer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Welch blocks a head kick by Boxer.
Welch lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Welch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boxer.
Boxer throws a lazy right hand but Welch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Welch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boxer.
Boxer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boxer connects with a solid leg kick.
Boxer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Welch momentarily.
Boxer fails to land with a series of punches.
Boxer misses with a leg kick
and Welch counters with a straight right hand.
Joe Boxer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boxer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Welch looks to land a combination but Boxer avoids it well.
Welch throws a hook but Boxer avoids it easily.
Welch missing with a left hand there. Boxer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boxer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Boxer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welch misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Boxer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boxer throws a hook to the side of Welch's head but Welch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Welch scores with a jab to the head.
Welch throws a jab but it's blocked by Boxer.
Boxer misses with a double jab.
Boxer throws a head kick but Welch moves out of range.
Boxer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Welch tests Boxer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boxer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boxer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boxer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Welch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bryan Welch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Welch checks it well.
Boxer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Welch bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A combination from Boxer does no damage.
A cross from Welch lands.
Boxer misses the jab.
Boxer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Welch.
Joe Boxer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boxer slips a jab from Welch.
Welch misses with a double jab
and Boxer counters with a low kick, right behind Welch 's knee.
Boxer misses with a two punch combination.
Welch missing with a left hand there. Boxer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Welch misses with a double jab.
Boxer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Welch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Boxer.
A head kick misses from Boxer.
Welch throws a jab but it's blocked by Boxer.
Welch's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Welch sizes up Boxer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Welch slips a straight right by Boxer.
Welch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Welch tests Boxer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Welch throws a jab but it's blocked by Boxer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boxer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Welch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boxer thinking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boxer slips a jab and a cross from Welch.
A combination from Welch does no damage.
Boxer lands with a straight right. Welch didn't see that one coming.
Welch misses with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Welch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boxer 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Joe Boxer!
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