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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Avon Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Newgate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 Montreal, Avon Barksdale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edward Newgate!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barksdale throws a body kick that misses.
Newgate drives through and clinches with Barksdale against the cage.
Newgate makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Newgate lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Newgate.
Barksdale wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice left hand lands by Newgate.
Newgate lands a nice uppercut.
Newgate pushes Barksdale back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barksdale has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Barksdale has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Barksdale wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Newgate working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Newgate working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Newgate throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Newgate softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barksdale's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Newgate scores with a hook to the body.
Barksdale is breathing heavily.
Newgate lands with a right to the head.
Newgate lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Newgate pushes Barksdale back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Avon Barksdale has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newgate lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Newgate.
Newgate softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Newgate scores with a shoulder strike.
Newgate lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newgate lands a body punch.
Newgate scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Newgate lands a hook that snaps the head of Barksdale backwards.
Newgate is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Newgate digs a right hand into Barksdale's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barksdale's gas tank.
Newgate lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Newgate lands a shoulder strike.
Newgate lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barksdale.
Good body shot from Newgate.
Newgate lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Newgate is leaning against Barksdale and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newgate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Newgate presses Barksdale against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Newgate scores with a shoulder strike.
Newgate lands a shoulder strike.
Newgate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Newgate lands a shoulder strike.
Newgate scores with a nice hook to the head.
Newgate throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barksdales head.
Newgate lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Newgate.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Newgate creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Newgate gets through Barksdale's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Newgate lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newgate cracks Barksdale with a nice body shot.
Newgate scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Newgate.
A short uppercut from Newgate.
Newgate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Newgate.
Newgate scores with a shoulder strike.
Newgate lands with a short shot to the head.
Newgate lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barksdale backwards.
Newgate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Newgate.
Newgate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barksdale backwards.
Newgate scores with a shot to the side of Barksdale's head.
A short right from Newgate on the inside.
Newgate lands with a light punch inside.
Newgate scores with a hook to the body.
Newgate scores with a shoulder strike.
Newgate softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Newgate.
Newgate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Newgate scores with a shoulder strike.
Newgate throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barksdales head.
Newgate lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Newgate on the inside.
Newgate scores with a shot to the side of Barksdale's head.
Newgate digs a right hand underneath Barksdale's ribcage. Barksdale let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Newgate.
Newgate pushes Barksdale back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Newgate.
Newgate lands a right hand.
Newgate lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Newgate works on Barksdale's body with a couple of short punches.
Newgate lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Newgate.
A nice left hand lands by Newgate.
A short body shot lands from Newgate as the two fighters clinch.
Newgate is working Barksdale over against the cage.
Newgate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barksdale backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newgate lands a shoulder strike.
Newgate stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Newgate scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Newgate scores with a hook to the body.
Newgate gets through Barksdale's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Newgate.
Newgate digs a right hand underneath Barksdale's ribcage. Barksdale let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newgate scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Newgate makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Newgate as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Newgate.
Newgate lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barksdale.
Newgate lands with a right to the head.
Newgate scores with a nice hook to the head.
Newgate digs a right hand underneath Barksdale's ribcage. Barksdale let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Newgate scores with a nice hook to the head.
Newgate lands a body punch in the clinch.
Newgate lands a body punch in the clinch.
Newgate makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barksdale takes a shot to the head.
Newgate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Newgate on the inside.
A short right from Newgate.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Newgate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Newgate scores with a nice hook to the head.
Newgate lands a hook to the side of the head.
Newgate scores with a nice hook to the head.
Newgate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Newgate dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Avon Barksdale's cut.
That's time! Barksdale's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Newgate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A lazy left from Newgate finds it's target.
Edward Newgate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barksdale takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Newgate is looking to clinch.
Barksdale throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Newgate wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Newgate has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Newgate wants to clinch.
Barksdale uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Newgate.
Barksdale misses with a double jab.
Newgate tries to clinch but Barksdale moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newgate wants to clinch up but Barksdale keeps it at a distance.
Newgate lands with a straight right. Barksdale didn't see that one coming.
Newgate is looking to clinch but Barksdale is avoiding it.
Newgate wants to clinch.
Barksdale staying out of range there.
Barksdale swinging wildly here.
Newgate throws a jab when Barksdale was well out of range.
Barksdale takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Newgate tries to clinch up.
Newgate misses with a hook. Barksdale ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newgate darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barksdale keeps the fight on the outside.
Barksdale swats away the attempt to clinch by Newgate.
Newgate thows a body shot but no joy.
Newgate lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Newgate thows a body shot but no joy.
Newgate cracks a nice hook into Barksdale's ribs.
Newgate stuns Barksdale with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barksdale avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Avon Barksdale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barksdale looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Newgate moves into range and clinches up with Barksdale.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barksdale is looking to break free of the clinch but Newgate has double underhooks.
Newgate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barksdale backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Newgate.
Newgate lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Newgate on the inside.
Newgate lands a hook that snaps the head of Barksdale backwards.
Barksdale wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Newgate has him pressed against the cage.
Edward Newgate seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Newgate lands a left hand.
Newgate softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Newgate lands a hook that snaps the head of Barksdale backwards.
Good body shot from Newgate.
Newgate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barksdale tries to circle away but Newgate has him pinned against the cage.
Newgate lands an uppercut.
Newgate lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barksdale.
Nice body punch from Newgate - that landed with a thud.
Newgate lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Newgate lands an uppercut.
Newgate lands a right hand.
Newgate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barksdale backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Newgate.
Newgate lands with a right to the head.
Barksdale's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Newgate lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barksdale's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Newgate.
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!
A hook to the body from Newgate.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Newgate.
Newgate keeps control of Barksdale as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Newgate.
Newgate scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Newgate.
Newgate cracks Barksdale with a nice body shot.
Barksdale's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Newgate makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Newgate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Newgate makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Newgate.
Newgate digs a right hand into Barksdale's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barksdale's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Newgate creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Newgate works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Newgate digs a right hand into Barksdale's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barksdale's gas tank.
Newgate works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Newgate works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Newgate lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Newgate lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Newgate showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Avon Barksdale's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Newgate lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barksdale gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Newgate.
Newgate has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Newgate misses with a looping right.
Newgate misses with a straight left.
A cross from Newgate lands.
Newgate swings for the body but Barksdale moves out of range.
Newgate is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Barksdale walks into a left hand.
Barksdale throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Newgate counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Newgate scores with the left hand. Barksdale knows he should have avoided that one.
Barksdale circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barksdale gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Newgate.
Barksdale throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barksdale slips under a jab from Newgate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newgate tries to close the distance and clinch but Barksdale swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barksdale swats away the attempt to clinch by Newgate.
Left hook, right uppercut from Newgate.
Newgate throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Newgate has closed the distance and engaged Barksdale in a clinch.
Newgate pushes Barksdale back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barksdale tries to break the clinch but Newgate is controlling the position.
Barksdale wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Newgate lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barksdale is trying to break the clinch but Newgate has him pressed against the cage.
Newgate lands a hook to the side of the head.
Newgate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barksdale has had enough of the clinch but Newgate keeps him there for the moment.
Newgate lands a left hand.
Newgate cracks Barksdale with a nice body shot.
Newgate scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Newgate on the inside.
Newgate gets through Barksdale's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Newgate pushes Barksdale back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Newgate presses Barksdale against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Newgate lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Newgate throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Newgate presses Barksdale against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newgate lands with a light punch inside.
Newgate lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barksdale backwards.
Newgate lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Newgate as the two fighters clinch.
Newgate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barksdale backwards.
Newgate is working Barksdale over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Newgate.
A left hand lands to the body for Newgate.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Newgate creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Newgate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barksdale backwards.
Newgate slowing the pace effectively.
Newgate lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Newgate lands a nice uppercut.
Newgate lands a hook that snaps the head of Barksdale backwards.
A shot in the inside from Newgate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newgate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Newgate lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barksdale.
Newgate lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Newgate.
Barksdale is trying to break free.
Newgate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Newgate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barksdale backwards.
Newgate lands an uppercut.
Newgate throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barksdale can't break the clinch.
Newgate lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barksdale backwards.
Newgate lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Newgate - that landed with a thud.
Newgate lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Newgate creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Newgate lands a body shot in the clinch.
Newgate lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Newgate.
A body shot lands from Newgate.
A nice left hand lands by Newgate.
Newgate is working Barksdale over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newgate lands an uppercut.
Newgate keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barksdale's efforts to push away.
Newgate scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Newgate gets through Barksdale's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Newgate.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from Newgate.
Newgate lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Newgate makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Newgate.
Good body shot from Newgate.
A nice left hand lands by Newgate.
Newgate lands a right hand.
Newgate stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Newgate pushes Barksdale back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barksdale's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Newgate.
Still in the clinch, Newgate scores with a nice short uppercut.
Newgate pushes Barksdale back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Avon Barksdale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edward Newgate is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A shot in the inside from Newgate.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Newgate comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Newgate 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 24:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 24:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Newgate!
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