Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: The Island Season 7, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Dec 07, 2017

#R1#
Carpenter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Carpenter there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Carpenter. That snapped Stokes's head back. #CUT#
It looks like Freddie Stokes has been cut.
Carpenter blocks a jab.
Stokes blocks a head kick by Carpenter.
A nice side step and Stokes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Carpenter with a nice cross.
Carpenter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stokes moves away.
Stokes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Carpenter misses with an attempted mid kick.
Carpenter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Left hook, right uppercut from Carpenter.
A chopping leg kick lands by Carpenter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stokes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Carpenter throws a jab when Stokes was well out of range.
Stokes misses with a hook.
Carpenter throws a quick counter kick to the body but Stokes avoids it.
Carpenter scores with a nice right hand.
Freddie Stokes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stokes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Carpenter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Carpenter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stokes is out of range. #T1#
Stokes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carpenter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stokes throws a lazy right hand but Carpenter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stokes throws a hook but Carpenter blocks it.
Stokes defending well as Carpenter loads up on a big left hand.
Stokes misses with a wild body shot.
Carpenter tries to land a front kick but Stokes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stokes misses with a few strikes there.
Carpenter is looking to counter punch.
Carpenter misses the shot to the body.
Good shot there by Stokes.
Carpenter takes one to the side of the head.
Stokes cracks Carpenter with a good jab.
Stokes avoids the head kick by Carpenter.
A little jabbing left from Stokes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Carpenter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stokes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stokes throws a shot from downtown. Carpenter moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Carpenter slips under a jab from Stokes.
Carpenter slips under a jab.
Carpenter throws a leg kick but Stokes moved away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Carpenter misses its intended target.
Carpenter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stokes at a distance.
Carpenter defending well as Stokes loads up on a big left hand.
As Stokes backs away, Carpenter returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Stokes takes a swing at Carpenter's ribcage but misses.
Carpenter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stokes.
Stokes thows a leg kick but Carpenter checks it
and Carpenter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Carpenter with a hook.#CUT#
That has opened up Freddie Stokes's cut even more.
Stokes misses with an uppercut. Carpenter saw that one coming.
Carpenter misses with a hook.
Stokes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Carpenter lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Stokes slips a jab from Carpenter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stokes. Carpenter does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
A jab from Stokes does it's job there.
Stokes moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Stokes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Carpenter takes a swing at Stokes's ribcage but misses.
Carpenter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stokes misses with a hook.
Stokes misses the jab.
Carpenter punishes Stokes's body with a nice straight punch.
Stokes moves out of range as Carpenter strikes.
Stokes looks to throw the jab but Carpenter is out of range.
Carpenter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carpenter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Carpenter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stokes.
Carpenter blocks a jab.
Stokes looks to land a right hand but Carpenter moved out of range.
Stokes throws a leg kick
and Stokes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carpenter wants to slow Stokes down by chopping away at his legs.
Carpenter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stokes misses with a body shot
and Carpenter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stokes checks a low kick from Carpenter.
Stokes moves out of range of the leg kick from Carpenter.
Stokes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stokes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carpenter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stokes.
Stokes lands with a hook. Carpenter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stokes misses with a head kick.
Stokes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carpenter was well out of range. Poor timing from Stokes.
Stokes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carpenter manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Carpenter misses its target.
Carpenter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Carpenter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stokes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Carpenter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Freddie Stokes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Carpenter ducks under a wild hook from Stokes.
Stokes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Carpenter counters with a nice leg kick.
Stokes throws a shot from downtown. Carpenter moves away and avoids it.
Stokes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Some bone on bone action there as Stokes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stokes misses with an uppercut
and Carpenter finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Stokes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Carpenter throws out a leg kick but Stokes moves out of range and Carpenter only half commits.
Stokes blocks a head kick by Carpenter.
Carpenter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stokes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Carpenter misses.
Stokes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carpenter is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Carpenter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Carpenter misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Stokes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Carpenter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Carpenter defending well as Stokes loads up on a big left hand.
Carpenter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ben Carpenter is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Stokes misses.
A jab from Carpenter misses.
A little jabbing left from Stokes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Carpenter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stokes can do to turn this around?
Carpenter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stokes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Stokes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut lands for Carpenter. That snapped Stokes's head back. #CUT#
The cut above Freddie Stokes's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Stokes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carpenter.
Stokes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Carpenter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stokes.
Stokes misses with a right hand
and Carpenter counters with a straight right hand.
Carpenter tries to score with a low kick but Stokes moves his leg out of the way.
Stokes misses with a body punch
and Carpenter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carpenter. Stokes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stokes tries to land a leg kick but Carpenter saw it coming and moves away.
Carpenter has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stokes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#KD#
Carpenter lands a big head kick that sends Stokes tumbling to the mat! Carpenter takes a step backwards and waves Stokes back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Stokes is rocked!
Carpenter ducks under a wild hook from Stokes.
Carpenter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Carpenter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stokes has time to react.#CUT#
Freddie Stokes's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Freddie Stokes's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ben Carpenter!
A victorious Ben Carpenter thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: FF 10: Day of the Witch
Date: Nov 10, 2017

#R1#
Stokes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Johnson is able to avoid easily.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rampage Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Stokes gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Stokes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stokes sprawls well initially but Johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Stokes pushes Johnson off and gets back to his feet.
Stokes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stokes thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Stokes just misses with a punch to the body.
Stokes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rampage Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson goes for a double leg but Stokes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stokes continues to drive forward.#TD#
Johnson feints and as Stokes raises his hands in defense, Johnson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stokes told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Stokes is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Stokes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stokes manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Stokes's guard. #T1#
Johnson passes Stokes's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Stokes defends the submission attempt.
Johnson stops Stokes from getting back to his feet.
Stokes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Stokes is defending well. #SUB#
Johnson is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Stokes is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rampage Johnson!
Rampage Johnson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: IFC 20
Date: Oct 21, 2017

#R1#
Stokes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stokes misses with a hook. Borodach ducked under it nicely.
Stokes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Borodach's hands.
Borodach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stokes.
Stokes throws the kick towards the body but Borodach avoids it.
Borodach throws a series of punches but Stokes avoids them all with ease.
A counter left hand to the body from Stokes misses its target.
Borodach shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stokes sprawls well. Stokes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Borodach gets slowly back to his feet.
Stokes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Borodach.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borodach uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stokes.
Borodach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stokes.
Borodach slips under a jab.
Freddie Stokes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Borodach is looking to clinch but Stokes is avoiding it.
Stokes scores with a hook.
Stokes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Borodach moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Borodach unleashes a big counter combination but Stokes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stokes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stokes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Borodach closes the distance and clinches.
Borodach avoids the elbow strike from Stokes, against the cage. #BC2#
Borodach pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stokes throws a body shot but no joy.
Borodach swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stokes misses with a wild body shot.
Borodach steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stokes.
Borodach is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stokes with a body shot.
Stokes's corner calls for a 1-2. Stokes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Borodach avoids the body shot from Stokes.
A telegraphed right hand from Stokes misses the target.
Borodach is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Stokes looks to throw the jab but Borodach is out of range.
Stokes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borodach throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stokes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Borodach.
A telegraphed right hand from Stokes misses the target.
Borodach is looking for the big counter here.
Stokes lands a really nice looking cross but Borodach seems unphased.
Borodach defending well as Stokes loads up on a big left hand.
Borodach is looking to clinch but Stokes is avoiding it.
Borodach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stokes throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Borodach was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stokes misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Borodach counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Borodach. #BC#
Stokes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stokes throws the left hand but Borodach avoids the punch easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Borodach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Stokes looks to land a combination but Borodach avoids it well.
Borodach doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Borodach moves out of range as Stokes strikes.
Stokes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stokes misses with a hook. Borodach ducked under it nicely.
A jab lands there for Stokes.
Borodach is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Borodach clinches with his opponent.
Stokes blocking some punches. #BC#
Stokes breaks the clinch. #T4#
Nice defenses there by Borodach.
Freddie Stokes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stokes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Borodach. #CL2#
Borodach darts in and clinches Stokes up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stokes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Borodach's brow.
Borodach looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Borodach misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Borodach.
Stokes tries to break free but Borodach pushes him back against the cage.
Borodach takes an elbow to the forehead.
Borodach changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stokes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stokes throws a leg kick which misses Borodach's front leg but catches the back leg as Borodach tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Borodach has Stokes up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Freddie Stokes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Stokes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Borodach.
Borodach displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stokes throws out the jab.
Borodach ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Borodach clinches with his opponent.
Stokes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Stokes as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Borodach breaks the clinch.
Stokes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stokes misses with a looping right.#KD#
Stokes lands a left and a right that send Borodach crashing to the mat, dazed. Stokes thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Borodach is rocked!
Stokes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stokes cracks Borodach on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Borodach falls backwards against the cage. Stokes follows up with more strikes that drop Borodach to his knees. Stokes keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Borodach! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freddie Stokes!
Freddie Stokes thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: FF5
Date: Oct 06, 2017

#R1#
Moore lands a nice shot that snaps Stokes's head back.
Moore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stokes throws out the jab.
Stokes misses with an uppercut. Moore saw that one coming.
Stokes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stokes throws a nice looking combination but Moore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stokes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moore swings for the body but Stokes moves out of range.
Stokes throws out a powerful jab.
Moore slips under a jab from Stokes.
Moore slips under a jab from Stokes.
Stokes misses the jab.
Stokes looks to throw the jab but Moore is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Moore misses the target.
Moore throws a nice looking combination but Stokes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stokes moves out of range of the strikes.
Stokes moves away from the strike by Moore.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stokes.
Moore is looking to counter punch.
Stokes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stokes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big right from Stokes misses. #T1#
Stokes looks to score with a jab to the body but Moore is just out of range.
Stokes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Moore.
A right-left combo lands from Moore. #CUT#
It looks like Freddie Stokes has been cut.
Moore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stokes throws out the jab.
Stokes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moore.
Moore looks to land a right hand but Stokes moved out of range.
Moore misses the jab.
Moore ducks under a wild hook from Stokes.
Stokes is looking to land body kicks.
A swing and a miss from Stokes.
Moore throws an overhand right that lands on Stokes's shoulder, as Stokes tries to avoid the shot.
Moore misses with a straight left.
Moore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stokes.
Moore digs a good hook to Stokes's body.
Moore slips a straight right by Stokes.
Stokes moves away from the strike by Moore.
Moore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stokes was well out of range. Poor timing from Moore.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stokes.
Moore throws a body punch but Stokes moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stokes. Moore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stokes avoids the body shot from Moore.
Stokes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moore.
A little feinted left hand from Moore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Moore avoids the body shot from Stokes.
Stokes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stokes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A quick step to the side and Moore tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stokes with a nice cross.
Moore looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stokes ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
It seemed like Stokes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stokes throws a series of punches but Moore avoids them all with ease.
Stokes misses with a looping right.
Stokes feints and then cracks Moore's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moore down.
No joy there for Moore, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moore connects with a body shot.
Stokes throws a body punch but Moore moves out of range. #T3#
Moore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Stokes misses.
Moore connects with a right hand. Stokes shakes it off.
Moore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stokes.
Stokes misses the jab.
Moore misses with an uppercut.
Stokes throws a looping overhand right but Moore ducks down to avoid it.
Stokes blocks a jab.
Moore misses with an uppercut. Stokes saw that one coming.
Moore takes a swing at Stokes's ribcage but misses.
Stokes only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Stokes misses with an uppercut. Moore saw that one coming.
Moore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stokes.
Moore throws a jab when Stokes was well out of range.
Stokes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stokes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stokes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stokes throws a big shot that misses.
Moore throws a lazy right hand but Stokes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Moore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stokes.
A clash of legs there as Moore blocks the low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Stokes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stokes connects with a jab.
Moore jabs at Stokes's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Moore, as that shot connected.
Stokes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Moore bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stokes's head.
Moore scores with a hook to the body. Stokes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Moore throws a hook but Stokes avoids it easily.
Moore misses with an uppercut
and Stokes counters with a straight right hand.
Moore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stokes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moore.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stokes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moore moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moore just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Moore. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Moore.
Stokes throws a lazy right hand but Moore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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 Jamel Moore will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Freddie Stokes's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Stokes clobbers Moore with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stokes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stokes blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Stokes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Moore throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Stokes to counter with a crisp jab.
Moore lands with a good body shot.
Moore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Stokes misses.
Moore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stokes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moore throws a big shot that misses.
Stokes throws a big shot that misses.
Moore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stokes was well out of range. Poor timing from Moore.
Stokes tries to land a leg kick but Moore saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stokes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moore avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moore misses with the combination.
Moore misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Stokes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Moore throws an overhand right that lands on Stokes's shoulder, as Stokes tries to avoid the shot.
Stokes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stokes slips under a jab from Moore.
Stokes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stokes throws a poor cross that misses
and Moore counters with a right hand to the body.
Stokes throws a hook to the side of Moore's head but Moore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stokes lunges at Moore with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Moore's hand.
A big left from Stokes misses.
Moore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moore slips a straight right by Stokes.
Stokes misses with a looping left.
Stokes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moore.
Stokes throws a leg kick but Moore sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stokes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Moore misses its intended target.
Stokes looks to score with a jab to the body but Moore is just out of range.
A left lands for Stokes.
Stokes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Stokes looks to land a left hand but Moore moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stokes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moore.#CL#
Moore pushes Stokes up against the cage in a clinch.
Moore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stokes keeps control of Moore as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stokes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Moore tries to work over Stokes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Stokes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stokes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Moore tries to circle away but Stokes has him pinned against the cage.
Stokes misses with an elbow over the top.
Moore blocks an elbow strike from Stokes. #BC#
Moore breaks from the clinch.
Moore scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stokes in his tracks.
Stokes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moore misses with a looping right.
Stokes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moore avoids the body shot from Stokes. #T3#
Stokes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stokes tries to bum rush Moore with a series of wild strikes but Moore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Moore closes the distance and pushes Stokes back into the cage.
Stokes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Moore swings wildly with an uppercut but Stokes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moore lands a right hand. #BC#
Moore breaks the clinch.
Stokes misses with a left hand
and Stokes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stokes misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Moore closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Moore breaks the clinch.
Stokes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stokes tries to bum rush Moore with a series of wild strikes but Moore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moore swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stokes misses with a hook
and Moore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stokes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stokes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jab, jab by Moore - just one landing. #T4#
Moore throws a good cross that connects. #CUT#
That has opened up Freddie Stokes's cut even more.
Moore wants to clinch.
Stokes throws an overhand right that lands on Moore's shoulder, as Moore tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Moore misses the target.
Moore lands with a good body shot.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Moore. #BC#
Moore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moore slips a jab from Stokes.#CL#
Moore rushes Stokes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Moore presses Stokes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Moore working aggressively here.
Moore lands with a short shot to the head.
Stokes lands an elbow inside that Moore shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Jamel Moore has been cut.
Moore lands a right hand.
Stokes tries a body shot but Moore blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamel Moore dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Moore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stokes.
Moore avoids the head kick by Stokes.
Stokes misses with a body shot.
Stokes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Moore connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stokes scrambles back to his feet.
A left lands for Moore.
Moore avoids the body shot from Stokes.
Moore lands a nice shot that snaps Stokes's head back.
Moore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moore blocks a leg kick.
Jamel Moore is winning the standup battle so far.
Moore throws a jab but it's blocked by Stokes.
Nice defenses there by Moore.
A punch lands to the side of Stokes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Stokes misses.
Moore throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Moore fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moore cracks Stokes with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Moore closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Stokes keeps control of Moore as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Moore throws a punch but it's blocked by Stokes.
Moore lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stokes backwards.
Stokes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short left from Moore.
Jamel Moore has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stokes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Moore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Moore fails to land.
Stokes is trying to break the clinch but Moore has him pressed against the cage.
Stokes is trying to break the clinch but Moore has him pressed against the cage.
Moore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stokes can do to turn this around?
Stokes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moore blocks the elbow strike.
Stokes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moore's efforts to push away.
Moore is trying to break the clinch but Stokes is controlling him.
Moore tries to break the clinch but Stokes is controlling the position.
Moore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stokes is looking to control Moore's arms but Moore gets an underhook and turns him. Now Stokes has his back to the cage.
Moore avoids the elbow strike from Stokes, against the cage. #T2#
Moore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moore throws a head punch that misses.
Stokes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Moore has him pressed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stokes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Moore's brow. #BC#
Moore breaks the clinch.
Stokes throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Moore to counter with a crisp jab.
Moore missing with a left hand there. Stokes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moore takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Moore connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stokes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Moore counters with a nice uppercut.
Moore ducks under a wild hook from Stokes.
Moore appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stokes throws a leg kick but Moore checks it.
Stokes throws a series of punches but Moore avoids them all with ease.
Stokes throws a poor cross that misses
and Stokes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stokes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stokes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moore.
Moore is looking to counter punch.#T3#
A cross from Moore lands.
Moore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stokes.
Moore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stokes misses with a straight left.
Stokes moves out of range as Moore strikes.
Stokes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stokes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Moore is out of range and Stokes settles back down.
Stokes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stokes thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Moore. Stokes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stokes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moore.
Stokes misses with a hook
and Moore makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stokes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moore throws out the jab.
Stokes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moore lands with a right hand.
Stokes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stokes duly obliges.
Moore misses with an uppercut. Stokes saw that one coming.
Stokes swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Stokes misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Moore closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moore.
Moore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moore presses Stokes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Moore scores with a nice short uppercut.
Moore misses with a punch to the body.
Moore misses with the head strike.
Stokes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stokes.
Stokes taking a breather.
Moore is trying to break the clinch but Stokes is controlling him.
Moore avoids the elbow strike from Stokes, against the cage.
Stokes wants to break free but Moore has control. #BC2#
Stokes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Freddie Stokes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stokes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jamel Moore showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moore has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamel Moore!
A relieved looking Jamel Moore thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: IFC 15
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Blunt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stokes doesn't seem phased though.
Blunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stokes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stokes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big right from Stokes misses.
We've been hearing reports that Blunt has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Stokes doesn't manage to clinch there - Blunt circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stokes. Blunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stokes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Stokes misses the target.
Stokes throws a nice looking combination but Blunt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blunt is looking for a counter combo.
Blunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stokes walks into a stiff left hand from Blunt.#CUT#
It looks like Freddie Stokes has been cut.
Blunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stokes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blunt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blunt avoids the body shot from Stokes.
Stokes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Stokes.
A big right from Stokes misses.
It looked like Blunt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stokes.
Stokes misses with a body punch
and Blunt counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Stokes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Blunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blunt throws a looping overhand right but Stokes ducks down to avoid it.
Blunt slips a straight right by Stokes.
Blunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blunt slips a jab from Stokes.
Blunt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stokes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stokes throws a hook to the side of Blunt's head but Blunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stokes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stokes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stokes.
Stokes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blunt.
Freddie Stokes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stokes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stokes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
A big right from Stokes misses.
Stokes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blunt.
A telegraphed right hand from Stokes misses the target.
The fighters circling - Stokes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stokes manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stokes. Blunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stokes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blunt.
Freddie Stokes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stokes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blunt ducks under a wild hook from Stokes.
Blunt connects with a body shot that sends Stokes's belly button to the back.
Stokes lunges at Blunt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Blunt's hand.
Stokes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Blunt thuds a left hand into Stokes's body.
Stokes throws a hook to the side of Blunt's head but Blunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blunt throwing a counter right hand but Stokes manages to avoid it.
Stokes looks to land a left hand but Blunt moved out of range nicely.#T3#
A jab from Blunt finds it's way through Stokes's defenses.
Blunt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stokes defends it nicely.
Blunt looks to land a right hand but Stokes moved out of range.
Stokes misses with a hook
and Blunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stokes misses with a left hand
and Stokes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stokes misses with a lunging right hand
and Blunt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stokes misses with a hook. Blunt ducked under it nicely.
Blunt takes a swing at Stokes's ribcage but misses.
Stokes avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stokes! But no joy.
Stokes misses with a looping left.
Stokes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stokes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Stokes throws a big shot that misses.
Stokes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stokes throws a big shot that misses.
Blunt misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Stokes misses the target.
Blunt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Blunt slips a straight right by Stokes.
Blunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stokes.
Stokes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Blunt finds it's way through Stokes's defenses.
Blunt throws a series of punches but Stokes avoids them all with ease.
Blunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stokes manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Blunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blunt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stokes takes a swing at Blunt's ribcage but misses.
Blunt slips a straight right by Stokes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Blunt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Freddie Stokes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Blunt. Stokes does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the body from Stokes misses
and Blunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stokes swings widly with a right hand
and Blunt counters with a nice uppercut.
Blunt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Blunt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stokes finds it's way round the side to connect with Blunt's head.
Stokes throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Blunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Stokes connects with the punch.
Stokes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blunt.
Blunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stokes.
Blunt connects with a single shot there.
Blunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stokes manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stokes misses with a looping right.
Stokes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blunt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blunt catches Stokes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#
That has opened up Freddie Stokes's cut even more.#T1#
Blunt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stokes. Stokes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Blunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blunt fails with the takedown.
Stokes misses with an uppercut
and Blunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stokes misses with a hook to the body
and Blunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stokes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stokes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Blunt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stokes as he jumps to the side.
Stokes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blunt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blunt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Blunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stokes throws out the jab.
Blunt ducks under a wild hook from Stokes.
Stokes throws a poor cross that misses
and Blunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
The cut above Freddie Stokes's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Barry Blunt is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Stokes looks to land a left hand but Blunt moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Blunt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stokes moves away from the strike by Blunt.
Blunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stokes can do to turn this around?
Blunt staying out of range there.
Stokes throws a right hand that misses
and Blunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blunt throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Stokes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stokes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Blunt dodges the punch combination from Stokes.
Stokes looks to throw the jab but Blunt is out of range.
Blunt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stokes misses with a straight right.
Blunt throws an overhand right that lands on Stokes's shoulder, as Stokes tries to avoid the shot.
Blunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Stokes is just out of range.
Blunt avoids the body shot from Stokes.
Stokes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Blunt shoots in looking for a takedown. Stokes tries to sprawl out of it but Blunt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stokes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Blunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stokes misses with a few strikes there.
Blunt is looking to counter punch.
Blunt throws a big shot that misses.
Stokes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stokes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Blunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stokes.
Blunt throws a hook but Stokes blocks it.
Stokes throws a looping overhand right but Blunt ducks down to avoid it.
Blunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Blunt as he connects with a hook.#CUT#
Freddie Stokes's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Stokes throws a sloppy body shot
and Blunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blunt slips under a jab.
Stokes throws a looping overhand right but Blunt ducks down to avoid it.
Blunt throwing a counter right hand but Stokes manages to avoid it.
Stokes looks to throw the jab but Blunt is out of range.
Blunt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
Stokes misses with a hook.
Stokes throws an off balance right hand
and Blunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stokes moves out of range as Blunt strikes.
Blunt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stokes throws a lazy uppercut
and Stokes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Freddie Stokes's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Barry Blunt!
During a confident post fight interview, Barry Blunt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: IFC 13: Jones vs Ribeiro
Date: Sep 02, 2017

#R1#
Summers misses with an uppercut.
Stokes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stokes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Summers throws a lazy right hand but Stokes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stokes misses with an uppercut. Summers saw that one coming.
Summers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stokes throws a poor cross that misses
and Summers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Summers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stokes throws out the jab.
Summers drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stokes defends it well.
Stokes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Summers manages to avoid it.
And Summers tries to counter it with a takedown but Stokes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stokes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Summerss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Summers.
Summers misses with a straight right.
Stokes throws a hook but Summers blocks it.
Stokes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Summers.
Summers throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Stokes misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Summers.
Summers with the counter takedown but Stokes avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Summers throws a head kick that misses.
Stokes avoids the body shot from Summers.
Summers walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stokes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Summers shoots in for a takedown but Stokes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Summers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Summers moves out of range of the strikes.
Summers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stokes catches Summers with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#
It looks like Florian Summers has been cut.
Summers misses with a straight left.
Stokes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Summers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stokes throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Summers. Stokes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Summers throws a sloppy head kick and Stokes moves out of range easily.
Stokes scores with a nice strike.
The fighters circle momentarily. Summers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stokes ducks under a wild hook from Summers.
Summers moves out of range as Stokes strikes.
Summers misses with a takedown attempt - Stokes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Freddie Stokes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Florian Summers.
Stokes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Summers circles away quickly and effectively.
Stokes misses with a double jab. #T2#
Stokes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Summers throws out the jab.
Stokes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stokes looks to land a right hand but Summers moved out of range.
A jab from Stokes misses.
Some wild striking there from Stokes.
Stokes misses with an uppercut. Summers saw that one coming.
Summers looks to land a left hand but Stokes moved out of range nicely.
Stokes misses with a hook. Summers ducked under it nicely.
Stokes looks to throw the jab but Summers is out of range.
Stokes swings for the body but Summers moves out of range.
Summers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stokes blocks a head kick by Summers.
Summers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Summers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stokes looks to land a left hand but Summers moved out of range nicely.
Summers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stokes circles away quickly and effectively.
Summers slips a straight right by Stokes.#T3#
Summers throws a head kick but Stokes moves out of range.
Summers throws a head kick that misses
and Stokes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Summers ducks under a wild hook from Stokes.
Summers lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stokes throws an overhand right that lands on Summers's shoulder, as Summers tries to avoid the shot.
Summers with the counter takedown but Stokes avoids it easily.
Stokes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Summers takes a swing at Stokes's ribcage but misses.
Stokes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Summers manages to avoid it.
Stokes throws a right and a left that Summers avoids nicely.
Freddie Stokes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Summers ducks under a wild hook from Stokes.
Stokes stuffs the takedown attempt from Summers. Summers gets slowly back to his feet.
Stokes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Summers feints the counter takedown.
Stokes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Summers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stokes.
Summers throws a hook but Stokes avoids it easily.
Summers throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T4#
Stokes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Summers.
Stokes misses with an uppercut.
Summers throws a body punch but Stokes moves out of range.
Stokes throws a hook but Summers avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Summers slips under a jab.
Summers lands with a nice body punch.
Summers misses with a head kick.
Stokes throws the left hand but Summers avoids the punch easily.
Summers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Summers slips a straight right by Stokes.
Stokes throws a jab but it's blocked by Summers.
Stokes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Summers counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Summers.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Summers is looking to work some ground and pound but Stokes has wrist control.
Stokes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Summers is controlling him.
Summers lands a couple of digs.
Summers stops Stokes from standing up.
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 Freddie Stokes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Florian Summers's cut.
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.
#R2#
Stokes misses with a hook.
Summers with the counter takedown but Stokes avoids it easily.
Stokes looks to land a right hand but Summers moved out of range.
A combination from Stokes does no damage.
Summers changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Summers defending well as Stokes loads up on a big left hand.
Nice cross by Summers.
Stokes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Summers.
Stokes throws out a loose jab but Summers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stokes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Summers.
Summers looks to land a left hand but Stokes moved out of range nicely.
Summers just misses with a punch to the body.
Stokes swings for the body but Summers moves out of range.
Stokes misses with an uppercut.
Freddie Stokes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Summers misses with an uppercut. Stokes saw that one coming.
Stokes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Summers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stokes.
Stokes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Summers.
Summers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stokes throws out the jab. #T1#
Summers tries to land a leg kick but Stokes saw it coming and moves away.
Stokes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stokes throws an overhand right that lands on Summers's shoulder, as Summers tries to avoid the shot.
Stokes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Summers moves away.#TD2#
Summers dives in and scores a takedown into Stokes's guard.
Summers trying to control but Stokes is working from the bottom.
Summers is looking to work some ground and pound but Stokes has wrist control.
Summers scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stokes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Summers stops Stokes from standing up.
Summers looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Summers trying to control but Stokes is working from the bottom.
Stokes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2##SUB2#
Summers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Summers wants to control from the top but Stokes keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Summers scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Summers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stokes keeping moving, preventing Summers from controlling successfully.
Stokes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Summers is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A swing and a miss from Stokes.
Nice sprawl there from Stokes as Summers shoots in.
Stokes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Summers.
Summers slips a jab and a cross from Stokes.
Stokes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stokes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Stokes thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Stokes.
Some wild striking there from Stokes.
Stokes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Summers feints the counter takedown.
Stokes loads up on a big right hand but Summers slips the punch.
Stokes looks to land a combination but Summers avoids it well.
Summers feints the counter takedown.
Summers lands with a shot to the body.
Summers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stokes missing with a left hand there. Summers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stokes throws a lazy right hand but Summers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Stokes misses.
Summers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Summers moves away from the strike by Stokes.
Stokes just misses with a punch to the body.
Stokes looks to land a left hand but Summers moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Summers slips under a jab.
Summers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stokes but Stokes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stokes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Summers throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Summers catches Stokes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Summers throws a sloppy head kick and Stokes moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Summers moves out of range as Stokes strikes.
The fighters circling - Stokes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Summers slips under a jab from Stokes.
Stokes moves out of range as Summers strikes.
Stokes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Summers scores with a nice head shot.
Summers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Freddie Stokes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Florian Summers.
Summers swings for the body but Stokes moves out of range.
Stokes misses with a wild body shot.
Stokes slaps away a takedown attempt from Summers, before circling back to the center of the mat.
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 Freddie Stokes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Florian Summers's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Summers defending well as Stokes loads up on a big left hand.
Stokes misses with a looping left.
Stokes throws a body punch but Summers moves out of range.
Summers with the counter takedown but Stokes avoids it easily.
Summers slips under a jab.
Summers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Summers looks to land a left hand but Stokes moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Stokes misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Stokes misses the target.
A combination from Stokes does no damage.
And Summers tries to counter it with a takedown but Stokes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Summers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stokes throws a hook but Summers avoids it easily.
Summers keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stokes blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Summers.
Summers misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Stokes misses the target.
Summers changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stokes misses with a looping right.
Stokes misses with a straight right. #T1#
Stokes avoids the body shot from Summers.
Stokes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Summers shoots in but no luck this time.
Summers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stokes.
Freddie Stokes is winning the standup battle so far.
Stokes misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Summers counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Stokes manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Summers blocks a jab.
Summers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stokes throws out the jab.
Summers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stokes throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Summers.
Summers lunges at Stokes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stokes's hand.
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!
Stokes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Summers in his tracks.
Stokes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stokes thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Stokes misses.
Summers tries for a takedown but Stokes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T2#
Summers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stokes.
Stokes looks to score with a jab to the body but Summers is just out of range.
Stokes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stokes throws the left hand but Summers avoids the punch easily.
Stokes throws the left hand but Summers avoids the punch easily.
Summers moves out of range of the strikes.
Stokes misses with a hook. Summers ducked under it nicely.
Summers fails with a takedown attempt.
Freddie Stokes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Florian Summers.
Stokes misses with a few strikes there.
Stokes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stokes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Summers drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stokes defends it well.
A slow jab from Stokes misses its intended target.
Summers slips a straight right by Stokes.
Stokes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Summers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stokes moves away.#T3#
Stokes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Summers.
Stokes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Summers can do to turn this around?
Some bone on bone action there as Stokes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stokes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Summers was well out of range. Poor timing from Stokes.
Summers connects with a body shot.
Summers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stokes.
Stokes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stokes throws a big shot that misses.
Florian Summers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Summers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stokes moves away.
Stokes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Summers with the counter takedown but Stokes avoids it easily.
Summers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stokes misses with an uppercut.
Summers looks to score with a jab to the body but Stokes is just out of range.
Stokes looks to throw the jab but Summers is out of range.
Summers swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stokes throws a jab but it's blocked by Summers. #T4#
Summers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stokes misses with an uppercut. Summers saw that one coming.
Summers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stokes sprawls well. Stokes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Summers gets slowly back to his feet.
Summers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big right from Stokes misses.
Stokes misses with a straight right.
Summers drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stokes defends it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stokes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Summers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stokes throws a hook to the side of Summers's head but Summers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stokes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Summers throws a jab when Stokes was well out of range.
Stokes takes a swing at Summers's ribcage but misses.
Stokes misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Stokes.
Freddie Stokes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Summers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Freddie Stokes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stokes, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddie Stokes!
An out of breath Freddie Stokes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: IFC 12: Supplex City
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
Stokes throws a big shot that misses.
Stokes throws an overhand right that lands on Nexhip's shoulder, as Nexhip tries to avoid the shot.
Stokes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nexhip shoots in and drives through. Stokes sprawls well.#CL2#
Nexhip darts in and clinches Stokes up against the cage.
Stokes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stokes tries to stall but Nexhip uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nexhip blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nexhip lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stokes backwards.
Nexhip misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stokes prevents Nexhip from breaking the clinch.
Nexhip working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stokes throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stokes slows down the pace here.
Stokes misses with an elbow strike.
Stokes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nexhip's efforts to push away.
Nexhip misses with some punches. #T1#
A short uppercut from Stokes.
Nexhip misses with some punches. #BC#
Stokes manages to break the clinch.
Stokes with a jab.
Stokes loads up on a big right hand but Nexhip slips the punch.
Stokes doesn't manage to clinch there - Nexhip circles away.
Nexhip ducks under a wild hook from Stokes.
Stokes misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Nexhip closes the distance and clinches.
Stokes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nexhip tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stokes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stokes tries to throw a body punch but Nexhip avoids it by throwing Stokes back against the cage.
Stokes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stokes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nexhip scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT2#
It looks like Freddie Stokes has been cut.
Nexhip can't break the clinch. #T2#
Nexhip misses with a punch on the inside.
Stokes has a couple of punches blocked by Nexhip.
Stokes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stokes misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nexhip misses with some punches.
Nexhip working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Nexhip fails to land.
Nexhip throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stokess head.
Stokes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nexhip blocks the elbow strike.
Nexhip misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nexhip wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stokes has him pressed against the cage.
Nexhip blocks an elbow strike.
Nexhip working aggressively here.
Stokes tries to throw a body punch but Nexhip avoids it by throwing Stokes back against the cage.
Stokes digs a right hand into Nexhip's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nexhip's gas tank.
Stokes misses with a body punch. #T3#
Stokes prevents Nexhip from breaking the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stokes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nexhip's brow.
Nexhip avoids a wild elbow strike from Stokes.
Stokes misses with a knee to the head.
Stokes struggles to land a body shot inside as Nexhip controls his hands.
Stokes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stokes working aggressively here.
Stokes lands a nice uppercut.
Nexhip throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stokess head.
Nexhip blocks an uppercut.
Nexhip misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nexhip.
Stokes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stokes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nexhip's elbow.
Nexhip wants to get back to striking at distance but Stokes won't allow it.
Stokes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stokes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nexhip swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Stokes has a couple of punches blocked by Nexhip.
Nexhip misses with some punches.
Nexhip prevents a body shot from Stokes.
Stokes stalling the fight.
Nexhip prevents a body shot from Stokes.
Nexhip throws a punch but it's blocked by Stokes.
Stokes slowing the pace effectively.
Nexhip throws a head punch that misses.
Nexhip misses with the head strike.
Nexhip blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nexhip.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stokes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nexhip's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nexhip is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've been informed that Nexhip has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nexhip throws a head punch that misses.
Nexhip looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stokes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nexhip working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Freddie Stokes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Freddie Stokes's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nexhip throws a body shot but no joy.
Stokes throws an overhand right that lands on Nexhip's shoulder, as Nexhip tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stokes throws a shot from downtown. Nexhip moves away and avoids it.
Stokes throws a jab when Nexhip was well out of range.
Stokes misses with a wild combination.
Nice defenses there by Nexhip.
Nexhip tries to bum rush Stokes with a series of wild strikes but Stokes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stokes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stokes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stokes throws a hook to the side of Nexhip's head but Nexhip sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stokes throws a body shot but no joy.
Pernar Nexhip is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stokes throws a right and a left that Nexhip avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stokes throws a body shot but no joy.
Nexhip uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stokes.
Nexhip moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Stokes misses.
Nexhip looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stokes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nexhip.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Stokes looks to land a left hand but Nexhip moved out of range nicely.
Nexhip misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Stokes misses the target.
Stokes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nexhip.
Freddie Stokes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nexhip keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stokes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nexhip.
Stokes takes a swing at Nexhip's ribcage but misses.
Nexhip moves in looking to clinch but Stokes pushes him off.#CL2#
Nexhip clinches.
Nexhip misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stokes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nexhip misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Nexhip fails to land.
Stokes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nexhip can do to turn this around?
Nexhip throws a head punch that misses.
Stokes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stokes working aggressively here.
Stokes tries to land knees in the clinch but Nexhip avoids the damage to the body.
Nexhip lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stokes backwards. #T2#
Nexhip blocks an elbow strike.
Freddie Stokes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nexhip working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stokes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from Stokes fails to land.
Stokes looking to stall.
Stokes misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Nexhip's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nexhip throws a head punch that misses.
Stokes tries a body shot but Nexhip blocks it.
Stokes doesn't land with the attempted body 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!
Stokes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nexhip fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stokes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stokes struggles to land a body shot inside as Nexhip controls his hands. #T3#
Stokes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nexhip has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stokes misses with an elbow strike.
Stokes stalling in the clinch but Nexhip improves position.
Nexhip blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nexhip.
A frustrated look appears on Nexhip's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stokes tries to throw a body punch but Nexhip avoids it by throwing Stokes back against the cage.
Stokes blocks an uppercut.
Nexhip is trying to push Stokes away but Stokes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Stokes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stokes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nexhip.
Nexhip listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stokes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nexhip.
It looked like Stokes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Freddie Stokes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pernar Nexhip.
Stokes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stokes swings for the body but Nexhip moves out of range.
Nexhip tries to close the distance and clinch but Stokes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Nexhip steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stokes.
Nexhip tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stokes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nexhip displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stokes throws out the jab.
Stokes tries to clinch up but Nexhip circles away and keeps his distance.
Nexhip steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stokes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nexhip is defended easily by Stokes.
Freddie Stokes is winning the standup battle so far.
Stokes misses with an uppercut.
Stokes stuffs the takedown.
Stokes throws a hook but Nexhip avoids it easily.
Stokes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stokes sets himself, and Nexhip steps forward looking for the clinch! Stokes avoids it this time.
Nexhip darts in looking for a takedown but Stokes gets double underhooks and turns Nexhip into the cage.
Nexhip is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Stokes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nexhip unleashes a big counter combination but Stokes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The fighters circling - Stokes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stokes looks to score with a jab to the body but Nexhip is just out of range.
Stokes misses with a looping left.
Nexhip tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nexhip wants to clinch up but Stokes keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Freddie Stokes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Freddie Stokes's cut.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Stokes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nexhip was well out of range. Poor timing from Stokes.
Stokes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nexhip.
Nexhip tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stokes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stokes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stokes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stokes lands with a good body shot.
Stokes looks to score with a jab to the body but Nexhip is just out of range.
Nexhip keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stokes.
Nexhip steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stokes.
Nexhip is looking for the big counter here.
Stokes misses with a left hand
and Nexhip cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nexhip shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stokes but Stokes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nexhip moves out of range as Stokes strikes.
Stokes throws a shot from downtown. Nexhip moves away and avoids it.
Stokes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stokes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nexhip tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stokes paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Stokes keeps the fight on the outside.
Stokes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stokes misses the jab.
Despite the aggression on Nexhip's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fighters circling - Stokes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stokes throws a looping overhand right but Nexhip ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Stokes misses its intended target.
Nexhip fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Nexhip drives through and clinches with Stokes against the cage.
Nexhip throws a head punch that misses.
Stokes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stokes can't find room to land a body shot as Nexhip controls the action.
Stokes misses with a body punch.
Nexhip misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stokes tries to stall but Nexhip uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T2#
Stokes struggles to land a body shot inside as Nexhip controls his hands.
Stokes lands an elbow inside.
Nexhip blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stokes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nexhip blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Nexhip fails to land.
Nexhip blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stokes misses with an elbow strike.
Stokes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stokes misses with the head strike.
Nexhip blocking some punches.
Stokes blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nexhip wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nexhip as Stokes tries to tie him up.
Stokes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T3#
Nexhip blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nexhip lands a left hand.
Stokes pushes off an throws an elbow but Nexhip leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stokes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nexhip has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stokes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stokes throws an elbow but misses.
Stokes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nexhip is defending well for now.
Stokes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Nexhip on the inside.
Nexhip blocking some punches.
Stokes misses with a body punch.
Nexhip avoids the elbow strike from Stokes, against the cage.
Nexhip throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Stokes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nexhip.
Stokes tries to throw a body punch but Nexhip avoids it by throwing Stokes back against the cage.
Stokes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nexhip takes a shot to the head.
Nexhip wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stokes misses with a body punch.
Stokes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nexhip has had enough of the clinch but Stokes keeps him there for the moment.
Nexhip can't break the clinch.
Stokes misses with a punch on the inside.
Stokes tries to throw a body punch but Nexhip avoids it by throwing Stokes back against the cage.
Nexhip blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stokes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stokes tries to land knees in the clinch but Nexhip avoids the damage to the body.
Pernar Nexhip has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Freddie Stokes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nexhip throws a punch but it's blocked by Stokes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Freddie Stokes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stokes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddie Stokes!
A relieved looking Freddie Stokes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: IFC Wednesday Night Fights #6
Date: Jul 26, 2017

#R1#
Stokes throws a jab but it's blocked by Moore.
Stokes throws a big shot that misses.
Stokes lands a jab to Moore's midsection.
Stokes slips under a jab from Moore.#CL#
Moore darts in and clinches Stokes up against the cage.
Moore misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moore.
A head punch on the inside from Moore fails to land.
Stokes can't find room to land a body shot as Moore controls the action.
Moore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stokes.
Stokes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moore.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore blocks a body shot from Stokes.
Moore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stokes tries to work over Moore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Moore.
Moore struggles to land a body shot inside as Stokes controls his hands.
Stokes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moore blocks it with crossed arms.
Moore goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Moore scores with a shoulder strike.
Moore definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Moore lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#
It looks like Freddie Stokes has been cut.
Moore blocks an uppercut.
Stokes blocking some punches.
Stokes misses with the head strike.
Moore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moore throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moore.
Nice body punch from Moore.
Stokes misses with an elbow strike.
A hook to the body from Moore.
Stokes is trying to maintain a safe position but Moore gets an underhook and turns Stokes into the cage.
Moore blocks the elbow strike.
Stokes has had enough of the clinch but Moore keeps him there for the moment.
Stokes prevents a body shot from Moore.
Stokes tries a knee to the head but Moore blocks it.
Moore blocks an elbow strike.
Stokes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moore goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Stokes blocking some punches.
Stokes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Moore.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moore creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stokes trying to control the position but instead, Moore has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stokes into the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Moore.
Stokes looks winded!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Moore.
A head punch on the inside from Moore fails to land.
Moore misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Moore.
Stokes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Moore lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stokes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stokes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Moore swings wildly with an uppercut but Stokes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stokes blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Moore swings wildly with an uppercut but Stokes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stokes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Moore is keeping busy.
Moore misses with some punches.
Stokes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Moore misses with some punches.
Moore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stokes's elbow.
Moore misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stokes.
Moore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stokes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Moore working aggressively here.
Stokes prevents a body shot from Moore.
Moore tries a body shot but Stokes blocks it.
Stokes misses with an elbow over the top.
Moore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moore working aggressively here.
Moore struggles to land a body shot inside as Stokes controls his hands.
Moore misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Moore tries to throw a body punch but Stokes avoids it by throwing Moore back against the cage.
Moore misses with some punches.
Stokes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stokes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Moore swings wildly with an uppercut but Stokes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stokes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moore dodges an elbow strike from Stokes.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stokes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Moore's brow.
Moore lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stokes.
Moore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stokes working aggressively here.
Stokes misses with some punches.
Moore digs a right hand underneath Stokes's ribcage. Stokes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stokes missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Moore has a couple of punches blocked by Stokes.
Moore lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamel Moore dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Freddie Stokes's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Stokes misses the target.
Stokes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moore manages to avoid it.
Moore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Moore moves into range and clinches up with Stokes.
Moore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moore can't find room to land a body shot as Stokes controls the action. #BC2#
Stokes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Stokes takes the fight into the clinch.
Moore has a couple of punches blocked by Stokes.
Moore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moore blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moore.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore misses with a body punch.
Stokes blocking some punches.
Moore misses with a body punch.
Moore scores with a shoulder strike.
Jamel Moore has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stokes pushes off an throws an elbow but Moore leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stokes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moore. #T1#
Stokes slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch on the inside from Stokes fails to land.
Stokes blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moore.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stokes.
Stokes pushes off an throws an elbow but Moore leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moore creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stokes blocks a body shot from Moore.
Stokes prevents a body shot from Moore.
Moore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stokess head.
Stokes looking to stall.
A short uppercut from Moore.
Moore throws a punch but it's blocked by Stokes.
A shot in the inside from Moore.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stokes throws an elbow but misses.
Moore misses with a punch on the inside.
Moore misses with a punch on the inside.
Stokes misses with a punch to the body.
Moore can't find room to land a body shot as Stokes controls the action. #T2#
Stokes tries to break free but Moore pushes him back against the cage.
Stokes prevents a body shot from Moore.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moore.
Moore tries to throw a body punch but Stokes avoids it by throwing Moore back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stokes.
Stokes misses with a punch on the inside.
Stokes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Moore has him pressed against the cage.
Stokes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moore working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Moore is working Stokes over against the cage.
Moore lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Moore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stokes blocks a body shot from Moore.
Stokes trying to stall but Moore improves his position.
Stokes tries to work over Moore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stokes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moore misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stokes looking to slow down the pace here.
Moore tries to throw a body punch but Stokes avoids it by throwing Moore back against the cage. #T3#
Stokes trying to control the position but instead, Moore has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stokes into the cage.
Moore tries to throw a body punch but Stokes avoids it by throwing Moore back against the cage.
Moore blocking some punches.
Stokes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stokes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Moore scores with a nice short uppercut.
Moore blocks an elbow strike.
Moore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stokes throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stokes.
Moore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moore.
Stokes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stokes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Moore dodges an elbow strike from Stokes.
Moore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moore misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Stokes misses with a punch on the inside.
Moore fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stokes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stokes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Moore throws a punch but it's blocked by Stokes.
Stokes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moore tries a body shot but Stokes blocks it.
Stokes misses with a body punch.
Moore blocks an elbow strike from Stokes.
Stokes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moore avoids it.
Moore misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stokes misses with an elbow over the top.
Stokes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Stokes misses with an elbow strike.
Moore tries a body shot but Stokes blocks it.
Moore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stokes can do to turn this around?
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Moore as Stokes tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamel Moore dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Freddie Stokes's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Moore moves away from the strike by Stokes. #CL#
Stokes tries to keep at a distance but Moore has taken the fight into the clinch.
Moore tries a body shot but Stokes blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stokes.
Stokes struggles to land a body shot inside as Moore controls his hands.
Moore can't find room to land a body shot as Stokes controls the action.
Moore lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stokes.
A short right from Moore on the inside.
Stokes misses with a punch on the inside.
Moore dodges an elbow strike from Stokes.
Stokes pushes off an throws an elbow but Moore leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Moore scores with a shot to the side of Stokes's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stokes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moore lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stokes backwards.
Moore misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stokes misses with an elbow over the top.
Stokes blocking some punches.
Moore throws a punch but it's blocked by Stokes.
Stokes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Moore fails to land.
Stokes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stokes throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Moore.
Stokes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stokes can't find room to land a body shot as Moore controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Moore.
Moore lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Moore fails to land.
Stokes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moore tries to throw a body punch but Stokes avoids it by throwing Moore back against the cage.
Moore misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moore can't find room to land a body shot as Stokes controls the action.
Moore lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stokes backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Moore.
Moore lands a nice shot to the body.
Moore working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Moore lands with a right to the head.
Moore lands a body shot in the clinch.
Moore misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Moore lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moore working aggressively here.
Moore lands with a short shot to the head.
Stokes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stokes looking to slow down the pace here.
Moore can't find room to land a body shot as Stokes controls the action.
Stokes blocking some punches.
Moore scores with a shoulder strike.
Moore lands with a right to the head.
Moore blocks the elbow strike.
Moore lands a nice shot to the body.
Stokes blocks a body shot from Moore.
Moore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moore swings wildly with an uppercut but Stokes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stokes prevents a body shot from Moore. #T3#
Stokes tries to stall but Moore uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Moore lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stokes.
Moore scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stokes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stokes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stokes trying to control the position but instead, Moore has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stokes into the cage.
Stokes looking to slow down the pace here.
Moore blocking some punches.
Stokes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Moore dodges an elbow strike from Stokes.
A short right from Moore.
Moore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Moore.
Moore lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Moore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stokes prevents a body shot from Moore.
Moore has a couple of punches blocked by Stokes.
Moore blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Moore.
Moore misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Moore fails to land.
Moore lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stokes backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Moore blocking some punches.
Moore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stokes's elbow.
Stokes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stokes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Moore up against the cage.
Moore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stokes blocking some punches.
Freddie Stokes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stokes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moore.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jamel Moore showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moore, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamel Moore!
Jamel Moore thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: IFC6 - SAW
Date: Jul 08, 2017

#R1#
Stokes throws a big shot that misses.
Demetriou tries a quick counter leg kick but Stokes is wise to it.
Stokes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stokes misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Demetriou counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stokes won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Demetriou is working to tighten his grip on Stokes's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Stokes has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Demetriou is really squeezing tight and eventually Stokes passes out! Demetriou breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Theodoros Demetriou!

Event: Island Aspire 6
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
McKenna connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stokes momentarily.
Stokes is looking to clinch but McKenna is avoiding it.
Stokes looks to land a left hand but McKenna moved out of range nicely.
Stokes throws a shot from downtown. McKenna moves away and avoids it.
McKenna wants to land a leg kick but Stokes is out of range. #CL#
McKenna moves into range and clinches up with Stokes.
Stokes working aggressively here.
Stokes gets underhooks to prevent McKenna's takedown attempt.
McKenna tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stokes avoids it.
Stokes taking a breather. #BC2#
Stokes breaks from the clinch. #CL#
McKenna closes the distance and pushes Stokes back into the cage.
Stokes stalling in the clinch but McKenna improves position.
McKenna definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stokes managing to block the knees to the body from McKenna.
Stokes misses with an elbow strike.
Stokes's coach down at Gizmo's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stokes's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McKenna misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stokes.
Stokes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McKenna is looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McKenna.
McKenna tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stokes's elbow. #T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stokes just misses with a elbow thrown towards McKenna's brow.
McKenna is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve McKenna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stokes has had enough of the clinch but McKenna keeps him there for the moment.
Stokes lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Steve McKenna has been cut.
McKenna has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stokes after a bit of a struggle.
McKenna blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stokes just misses with a elbow thrown towards McKenna's brow.
McKenna is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stokes is defending well.
Stokes is pressed up against the cage. McKenna has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stokes down to the mat. Stokes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stokes swings for the body but McKenna moves out of range.
Stokes throws a looping overhand right but McKenna ducks down to avoid it.
Stokes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McKenna moves out of range of the strikes.
Stokes throws an overhand right that lands on McKenna's shoulder, as McKenna tries to avoid the shot.
McKenna swinging wildly here.
McKenna could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
McKenna misses with the combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stokes! But no joy.#T2##CL#
McKenna has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Stokes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McKenna ducks under a wild hook from Stokes.
McKenna goes for a double leg but Stokes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stokes continues to drive forward.
Stokes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
McKenna clinches.
McKenna is looking to take this one to the mat.
McKenna blocks a body shot from Stokes.
Stokes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stokes tries to throw a body punch but McKenna avoids it by throwing Stokes back against the cage.
Stokes is trying to stall.
McKenna tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stokes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stokes looking to stall.
McKenna stalling. #T3#
McKenna is trying to force a seperation but Stokes has the dominant position.
Stokes can't find room to land a body shot as McKenna controls the action.
McKenna tries to score a body lock takedown but Stokes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McKenna blocks an elbow strike from Stokes.
McKenna drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stokes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McKenna rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stokes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McKenna throws a series of punches but Stokes avoids them all with ease.
Stokes throws a looping overhand right but McKenna ducks down to avoid it.
McKenna went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stokes lands a body shot.
Stokes tries to bum rush McKenna with a series of wild strikes but McKenna uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stokes just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Stokes misses the target.
Stokes throws an overhand right that lands on McKenna's shoulder, as McKenna tries to avoid the shot.
Stokes misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from McKenna misses the target.
Stokes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKenna moves away.
McKenna misses the shot to the body.
Stokes misses with a looping right.#T4#
McKenna blocks a jab.
Stokes misses with a hook.
Stokes throws a big shot that misses.
McKenna scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Stokes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stokes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McKenna.
McKenna throws a nice looking combination but Stokes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stokes looks to land a combination but McKenna avoids it well.
McKenna keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stokes.
McKenna avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stokes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McKenna sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McKenna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
McKenna moves into the clinch.
McKenna is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stokes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McKenna can't get the takedown.
Stokes looking to slow down the pace here.
Stokes misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Freddie Stokes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve McKenna's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Stokes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McKenna.
McKenna fails to land with a series of punches.
McKenna tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stokes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from McKenna. Those never looked like landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stokes. McKenna does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stokes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stokes misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
McKenna darts in and clinches Stokes up against the cage.
Stokes prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McKenna.
Stokes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McKenna's efforts to push away.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenna is trying to break the clinch but Stokes has him pressed against the cage.
Stokes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stokes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve McKenna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stokes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stokes throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T1#
McKenna has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stokes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stokes just misses with a elbow thrown towards McKenna's brow.
Stokes taking a breather.
Stokes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McKenna.
McKenna is working for takedown but Stokes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stokes tries a body shot but McKenna blocks it.
McKenna has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stokes after a bit of a struggle.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stokes throws an elbow but misses.
McKenna is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stokes is defending well.
Stokes gets underhooks to prevent McKenna's takedown attempt.
McKenna is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McKenna looking for a takedown.
Stokes looking to slow down the pace here.
Stokes looking to slow down the pace here.
Stokes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McKenna's elbow. #T2#
Stalling in the clinch from McKenna.
Stokes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Stokes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McKenna uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stokes.
Stokes throws a shot from downtown. McKenna moves away and avoids it.
Stokes throws an overhand right that lands on McKenna's shoulder, as McKenna tries to avoid the shot.
Freddie Stokes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Stokes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McKenna shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stokes defends it nicely.
Stokes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McKenna.
A little feinted left hand from McKenna on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
McKenna closes the distance and clinches.
McKenna has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stokes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Freddie Stokes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McKenna tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
Stokes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
McKenna throws a jab when Stokes was well out of range.
Stokes looks to score with a jab to the body but McKenna is just out of range.
McKenna slips a jab from Stokes.
McKenna tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stokes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Stokes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stokes misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by McKenna.
Stokes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McKenna.
Stokes throws a shot from downtown. McKenna moves away and avoids it.
McKenna staying out of range there.
A big right from Stokes misses.
McKenna is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McKenna displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stokes throws out the jab.
McKenna misses with a looping right.
McKenna uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stokes.
Stokes wants to clinch.#T4#
McKenna ducks under a wild hook from Stokes.
Stokes just misses with a punch to the body.
McKenna slips under a jab from Stokes.
McKenna shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stokes pinned against the cage. Stokes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stokes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McKenna throws a right and a left that both miss.
McKenna fails with a takedown attempt.
Stokes looks to land a right hand but McKenna moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Stokes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKenna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stokes.
It looked like McKenna wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stokes looks to land a right hand but McKenna moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and McKenna tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
McKenna forces Stokes back against the cage and clinches.
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!
McKenna tries for a takedown but Stokes manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Freddie Stokes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steve McKenna's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Stokes misses with a straight right.
Stokes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stokes throws a hook to the side of McKenna's head but McKenna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stokes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McKenna throws the left hand but Stokes avoids the punch easily.
McKenna is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McKenna blocks a jab.
Stokes tries to bum rush McKenna with a series of wild strikes but McKenna uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McKenna defending well as Stokes loads up on a big left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Stokes. Those never looked like landing.
McKenna lands with a nice combination. Stokes backs away looking to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Stokes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McKenna shoots in and drives through. Stokes sprawls well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stokes. McKenna does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab from Stokes misses.
Stokes misses with a hook.
McKenna throws a shot from downtown. Stokes moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Stokes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McKenna shoots in for a double leg but Stokes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stokes throws a jab when McKenna was well out of range.
Stokes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stokes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McKenna thuds his right hand into Stokes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big left from McKenna misses.
Some wild striking there from McKenna.
Stokes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stokes looks to land a right hand but McKenna moved out of range.
Stokes misses with a hook. McKenna ducked under it nicely.
McKenna slips under a jab from Stokes.
McKenna wants to clinch up but Stokes keeps it at a distance.
Stokes looks to throw the jab but McKenna is out of range.
McKenna ducks under a wild hook from Stokes.#T2#
Stokes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stokes throws a hook but McKenna blocks it.
McKenna tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McKenna lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McKenna.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stokes throws a hook to the side of McKenna's head but McKenna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McKenna tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stokes throws a series of punches but McKenna moves out of range.
McKenna throws a nice looking combination but Stokes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stokes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McKenna.
Freddie Stokes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McKenna shoots for a double leg takedown but Stokes sprawls well. He's pushed McKenna's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve McKenna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stokes lands a glancing blow to the side of McKenna's head.
A big right from Stokes misses.
McKenna throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stokes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McKenna was well out of range. Poor timing from Stokes.
A punch combination from Stokes misses.
McKenna fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
McKenna avoids the body shot from Stokes.
Stokes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stokes misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
McKenna rushes Stokes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stokes misses with a short punch on the inside.
McKenna has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stokes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stokes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McKenna.
Stokes taking a breather.
McKenna scores with a shoulder strike.
McKenna slows down the pace here.
Stokes is pressed up against the cage. McKenna has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stokes down to the mat. Stokes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McKenna throws a right hand that Stokes ducks under and follows up with a left that Stokes also avoids with ease.#T4#
Stokes looks to land a combination but McKenna avoids it well.
McKenna fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A nice side step and Stokes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Stokes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stokes just misses with a punch to the body.
Stokes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stokes needs to keep his hands up - McKenna had a free shot at his head there.
Stokes throws an overhand right that lands on McKenna's shoulder, as McKenna tries to avoid the shot.
McKenna slips a straight right by Stokes.
Nice defenses there by Stokes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKenna slips a jab and a cross from Stokes.
McKenna is looking to clinch but Stokes is avoiding it.
McKenna shoots in for a takedown but Stokes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stokes throws a hook but McKenna blocks it.
Stokes throws a looping overhand right but McKenna ducks down to avoid it.
Steve McKenna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McKenna steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stokes.
Freddie Stokes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice defenses there by McKenna.
Steve McKenna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from McKenna misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Freddie Stokes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stokes 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddie Stokes!
Freddie Stokes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Steve McKenna stepped up to the mic, saying 'You can't drink all day if you don't start in the morning.'.

Event: Aspire Island 2
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Stokes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nexhip keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stokes.
Nexhip lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
No joy there for Stokes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nexhip dives in for a single leg takedown but Stokes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stokes wants to clinch up but Nexhip keeps it at a distance.
Nexhip misses with a wild combination.
It seemed like Stokes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stokes misses with an uppercut.
Stokes throws a lazy right hand but Nexhip sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nexhip slips a straight right by Stokes.
Nexhip fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stokes! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stokes misses with a looping right.
Nexhip avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stokes is looking to clinch but Nexhip is avoiding it.
Stokes throws the left hand but Nexhip avoids the punch easily.
Nexhip fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stokes avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pernar Nexhip. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Nexhip dodges the punch combination from Stokes.
Nexhip throws a big counter combination but Stokes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nexhip definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Stokes misses.
A swing and a miss from Stokes.
It looked like Nexhip was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fighters circling - Stokes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stokes throws a shot from downtown. Nexhip moves away and avoids it.
Nexhip tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stokes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nexhip somewhat.#CL#
Nexhip fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stokes, pushing him back against the cage.
Nexhip prevents a body shot from Stokes.
Stokes taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stokes.
Stokes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stokes can't break the clinch. #T2#
Stokes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stokes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nexhip swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stokes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stokes working aggressively here.
Stokes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stokes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stokes misses with an elbow over the top.
Nexhip blocks a body shot from Stokes.
Nexhip prevents a body shot from Stokes.
Nexhip fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Stokes manages to break the clinch.
Nexhip ducks under a wild hook from Stokes.
Stokes tries to close the distance and clinch but Nexhip swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stokes misses with an uppercut.
Nexhip dodges the punch combination from Stokes. #T3#
Stokes throws a hook but Nexhip blocks it.
Stokes misses with a looping right.
Nexhip is looking to counter punch.
Stokes missing with a left hand there. Nexhip was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nexhip seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Nexhip moves into the clinch.
Nexhip is trying to break the clinch but Stokes is controlling him.
Stokes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nexhip prevents Stokes from breaking the clinch.
Stokes throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nexhip.
Stokes misses with a punch to the body.
Nexhip throws a punch but it's blocked by Stokes.
Stokes throws a punch but it's blocked by Nexhip.
A head punch on the inside from Stokes fails to land.
Nexhip lands a left hand.
Stokes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stokes tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T4#
Stokes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nexhip wants to break free but Stokes has control.
Nexhip has a couple of punches blocked by Stokes.
Stokes swings wildly with an uppercut but Nexhip uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nexhip has a couple of punches blocked by Stokes.
Stokes can't find room to land a body shot as Nexhip controls the action.
Stokes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nexhip fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stokes working aggressively here.
Nexhip fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stokes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stokes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stokes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Nexhip fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nexhip is looking to break free of the clinch but Stokes has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Freddie Stokes dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Stokes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stokes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nexhip.
Stokes misses with a straight left.
Nexhip doesn't manage to clinch there - Stokes circles away.
Pernar Nexhip is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nexhip is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nexhip darts in looking for a takedown but Stokes gets double underhooks and turns Nexhip into the cage.
The fighters circling - Stokes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stokes misses with a hook.
Nexhip appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stokes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Stokes gets tackled into the cage by Nexhip. Nexhip maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stokes is trying to maintain a safe position but Nexhip gets an underhook and turns Stokes into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Stokes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nexhip fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stokes misses with a straight left. #T1#
Nexhip tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stokes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stokes loads up on a big right hand but Nexhip slips the punch.
Stokes throws a big shot that misses.
Stokes misses with a straight left.
Nexhip tries to close the distance and clinch but Stokes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nexhip uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stokes.
A big left from Nexhip misses.
Stokes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nexhip circles away quickly and effectively.
Stokes missing with a left hand there. Nexhip was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nexhip slips a jab from Stokes.
Nice defenses there by Nexhip.
Freddie Stokes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stokes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stokes throws a shot from downtown. Nexhip moves away and avoids it.
Nexhip slips under a jab.
Stokes throws a body shot but no joy.
Nexhip tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Stokes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stokes 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.
Nexhip slips a jab from Stokes.#T2#
Stokes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nexhip slips under a jab from Stokes.
Nexhip appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nexhip wants to clinch up but Stokes keeps it at a distance.
Stokes misses with an uppercut. Nexhip saw that one coming.
Nexhip is looking for a counter combo.
Stokes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nexhip swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stokes looks to score with a jab to the body but Nexhip is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Nexhip misses the target.
Stokes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stokes misses with a lunging right hand
and Nexhip counters with a three punch combo that has Stokes backing up. Stokes nods at Nexhip to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck for Nexhip with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pernar Nexhip. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stokes throws a looping overhand right but Nexhip ducks down to avoid it.
Stokes misses with a looping right.
Stokes missing with a left hand there. Nexhip was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stokes throws an overhand right that lands on Nexhip's shoulder, as Nexhip tries to avoid the shot.
Stokes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nexhip sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stokes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nexhip moves away.
Stokes misses with a hook.#T3#
Nexhip shoots for a double leg takedown but Stokes sprawls well. He's pushed Nexhip's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stokes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Stokes misses.
Nexhip is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stokes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No joy there for Nexhip, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stokes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stokes throws a series of punches but Nexhip moves out of range.
Stokes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nexhip moves away.
Stokes stuffs the takedown.
Stokes lands a jab.
Stokes misses with the combination.
Stokes throws the left hand but Nexhip avoids the punch easily.
Stokes tries to close the distance and clinch but Nexhip swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stokes just misses with a punch to the body.
Stokes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nexhip manages to avoid it.
Stokes misses with a jab, cross combination. #T4#
Stokes misses with a wild body shot.
Stokes throws a shot from downtown. Nexhip moves away and avoids it.
Stokes throws a hook but Nexhip blocks it.
Freddie Stokes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nexhip ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stokes moves away.
A jab from Stokes misses.
Nexhip uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stokes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Nexhip moves into the clinch.
Stokes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stokes throws an elbow that misses.
Pernar Nexhip has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nexhip tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stokes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stokes misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stokes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stokes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nexhip has had enough of the clinch but Stokes keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Freddie Stokes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Nexhip tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nexhip shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stokes but Stokes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nexhip.
Nexhip fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stokes avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pernar Nexhip. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nexhip avoids the body shot from Stokes.
A big left from Stokes misses.
Stokes throws a looping overhand right but Nexhip ducks down to avoid it.
Stokes looks to throw the jab but Nexhip is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stokes doesn't manage to clinch there - Nexhip circles away.
Stokes throws the left hand but Nexhip avoids the punch easily.
Nexhip slips under a jab from Stokes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stokes misses with a body shot.
Nexhip slips under a jab.
Stokes throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Nexhip slips under a jab from Stokes.
Nexhip uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stokes.#CL2#
Stokes moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nexhip.
Stokes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stokes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stokes can't find room to land a body shot as Nexhip controls the action.
Nexhip misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stokes blocks an uppercut.
Stokes throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stokes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nexhip's brow.
Nexhip blocks the elbow strike.
Stokes trying to control the position but instead, Nexhip has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stokes into the cage.
Stokes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stokes throws a punch but it's blocked by Nexhip. #T2#
Nexhip blocks an elbow strike.
Stokes tries to work over Nexhip's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stokes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nexhip's efforts to push away.
Stokes wants to break free but Nexhip has control.
Nexhip blocking some punches.
Nexhip is trying to force a seperation but Stokes has the dominant position.
Stokes tries to work over Nexhip's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stokes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Nexhip.
Stokes stalling in the clinch.
Stokes looking to slow down the pace here.
Stokes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stokes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nexhip's brow. #T3##BC2#
Stokes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nexhip tries to clinch up.
Nexhip tries to clinch but Stokes is having none of it.
Stokes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nexhip shoots in and drives through. Stokes sprawls well.
Nexhip fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stokes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nexhip shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stokes as he avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Stokes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stokes misses the jab.
Nexhip wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nexhip ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nexhip tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stokes swivels and escapes.
Stokes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nexhip.
Stokes loads up on a big right hand but Nexhip slips the punch.
Stokes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Stokes misses its intended target.
Stokes throws a shot from downtown. Nexhip moves away and avoids it.
Stokes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Nexhip shoots in but Stokes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stokes misses with an uppercut. Nexhip saw that one coming.
Stokes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nexhip.
Nexhip throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stokes throws out a counter right but Nexhip avoids it with no problem.
Nexhip uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stokes.
Nexhip ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Nexhip on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stokes misses with a hook.
Stokes throws out a loose jab but Nexhip uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nexhip went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stokes misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Stokes.
Stokes slips a straight right by Nexhip.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stokes throws a hook to the side of Nexhip's head but Nexhip sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stokes doesn't manage to clinch there - Nexhip circles away.
Pernar Nexhip has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Freddie Stokes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stokes dodges the punch combination from Nexhip.
Stokes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Freddie Stokes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stokes 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddie Stokes!
After winning the bout, Freddie Stokes 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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