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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Roxton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emory Majors (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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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mitch Roxton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emory Majors!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Majors misses with a series of wild punches.
Roxton throws a nice outside leg kick.
Majors shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Roxton sprawls well. Roxton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Majors gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Majors.
Roxton finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Majors misses with a head kick.
Majors checks a low kick from Roxton.
Majors scores with a one two! Roxton had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Roxton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Majors swats away the attempt to clinch by Roxton.
Majors tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Roxton connects with a solid leg kick.
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!
Majors looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mitch Roxton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emory Majors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Roxton.
Majors fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Roxton to the ground. Majors is now in Roxton's guard.
Roxton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Roxton controlling the position.
Roxton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Majors wants to pass the guard but Roxton is keeping the position.
Majors trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Majors accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Majors trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roxton looking to control.
Roxton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Majors won't allow Roxton to sweep him here.
Majors lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roxton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roxton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Majors missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Majors is fighting to break Roxton's control of his arms but Roxton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Majors wants to pass the guard but Roxton is keeping the position.
Majors drops back looking for a leg! Roxton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Roxton manages to kick Majors off! Majors jumps back into Roxton's guard.
Majors throwing strikes from guard but Roxton blocks nicely.
Majors is looking to work some ground and pound but Roxton has wrist control.
Majors pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roxton is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majors is looking to work some ground and pound but Roxton has wrist control.
Roxton looking for a sweep. Not yet Roxton, not yet.
Roxton controlling Majors's posture.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Majors preventing the sweep.
Roxton is working hard here to advance position.
Majors trying to stand up but can't free himself from Roxton's guard.
Majors preventing the sweep.
Majors pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roxton is keeping the position for now.
Majors missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Majors content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Majors scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majors trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Majors passes into half guard.
Majors is thwarting Roxton's attempts to control the position.
Majors has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Majors missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roxton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Majors scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roxton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Majors is working away from the top position though.
Roxton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Majors is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Majors throwing shots but Roxton is blocking nicely.
Roxton works his way to full guard. Good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Majors passes Roxton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Majors working over Roxton with some ground and pound. Roxton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Majors throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emory Majors 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.
Majors walks into a jab.
Majors tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Roxton swivels and escapes.
Roxton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Roxton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Majors manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Majors tries to score with a low kick but Roxton moves his leg out of the way.
Roxton tries to sprawl but Majors drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Roxton is staying active underneath Majors, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Roxton is looking to control Majors's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Roxton avoid being mounted?
Majors wants to free his trapped foot but Roxton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Majors is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Roxton reverses the position - he's now on top in Majors's guard.
Roxton being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roxton wants to control from the top but Majors keeps moving.
Roxton controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roxton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Majors is keeping the position for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Roxton tries to clinch up.
Roxton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Roxton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Majors.
Roxton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roxton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Majors manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Roxton misses with a low kick.
Majors takes a swing at Roxton's ribcage but misses.
Roxton connects with an inside leg kick.
Majors shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roxton as he jumps to the side.
Majors pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Roxton lands with a thumping leg kick.
Roxton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Majors at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Majors is defended easily by Roxton.
Mitch Roxton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emory Majors.
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!
Roxton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roxton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Majors swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Majors avoids the body shot from Roxton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Roxton as Majors shoots in.
Mitch Roxton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roxton misses with a double jab.
Majors manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Roxton on his heels. He'll look to pass Roxton's guard now, I'm sure.
Roxton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Roxton pushes Majors off and gets back to his feet.
Mitch Roxton is winning the standup battle so far.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Majors.
Majors takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Roxton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roxton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good shot there by Roxton.
Roxton connects with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roxton is looking to clinch.
Majors dives in for a single leg takedown but Roxton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Roxton misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roxton tries to throw a body punch but Majors avoids it by throwing Roxton back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Roxton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Majors blocks a body shot from Roxton.
Roxton lands an uppercut.
Roxton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Majors blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Roxton.
Roxton tries to work over Majors's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Majors is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roxton is defending well for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roxton looking to stall.
Majors breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Majors lands a really nice looking cross but Roxton seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Roxton dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Majors.
Roxton blocks a head kick by Majors.
Majors lands with a nice combination. Roxton backs away looking to recover.
Roxton scoring well with a low kick there.
Majors throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roxton tries to clinch there but Majors circles away.
Majors lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roxton circles away quickly and effectively.
Roxton will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Roxton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Majors throws a right hand that Roxton ducks under and follows up with a left that Roxton also avoids with ease.
Majors gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Majors takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roxton throws a combination. Majors tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Majors darts in looking for a takedown but Roxton gets double underhooks and turns Majors into the cage.
Mitch Roxton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emory Majors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majors is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Roxton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Majors misses with a knee strike.
Roxton prevents a body shot from Majors.
Roxton looking to slow down the pace here.
Majors jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Roxton walks away with a smile on his face. Majors gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Majors shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roxton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Majors ducks right into an uppercut from Roxton.
Mitch Roxton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Majors shoots in for a takedown but Roxton shows good takedown defense.
Majors avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Roxton throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Roxton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Majors.
Majors shoots in looking for a takedown. Roxton tries to sprawl out of it but Majors keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Roxton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Roxton feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Majors's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majors on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Majors throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Roxton counters with a thumping low kick.
Majors ducks right into an uppercut from Roxton.
Roxton wants to clinch.
Roxton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Roxton throws a leg kick which misses Majors's front leg but catches the back leg as Majors tries to avoid it.
Majors will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Majors shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Roxton defends it nicely.
Majors misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roxton connects with a high kick.
Roxton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Roxton thumps Majors with a low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Roxton.
Roxton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Roxton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Majors.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Majors is defended easily by Roxton.
Roxton scores with a nice right hand.
Roxton clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Roxton.
Majors's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Majors blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roxton is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Roxton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roxton lands a right hand.
Majors blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Majors trying to land knees to the body.
Majors tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roxton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Majors is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Roxton is leaning against Majors and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Majors blocks a body shot from Roxton.
Roxton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Majorss head.
Majors pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roxton avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Majors throws a sloppy head kick and Roxton moves out of range easily.
Roxton takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitch Roxton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Roxton 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitch Roxton!
After winning the bout, Mitch Roxton 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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