Round 1 After an exchange of punches, the fighters engage in the clinch. The fighters jockey for position in the clinch. Braxton recieves a strong elbow opening up the clinch. Braxton Manuel shuffles away from Mike Lindermans strikes and lands a powerful chopping kick to the lead leg. Mike backs away, obviously feeling the affects of the kick. Linderman lowers his hands to block a body kick, but Braxton Manuel switches to a high kick and rattles the jaw of Linderman.
Braxton hits a hook to the body and follows with a power straight that misses.Round 1 comes to a close.
Round 2 Braxton connects with a hard punch making Linderman bring him in to a tight clinch. Mike Linderman takes Braxton Manuels back standing. Braxton Manuel isolates an arm to lock a spinning kimura but Mike Linderman lands a sharp shovel punch that forces Braxton Manuel to release. Braxton Manuel winds up a heavy straight but is countered by a hard counter knee to the body. Braxton connects with a hard jab as Mike Linderman attempts a wide outside hook. Round 2 comes to a close.
Round 3 Braxton shifts in a quick double move to the left and lands a straight right to the head of Mike. Manuel hits a hook to the body and follows with a power straight that misses. Braxton connects with a hard jab as Mike Linderman attempts a wide outside hook. A lazy leg kick from Mike is caught by Braxton who lands a huge overhand right, flooring Mike. The bell signals the end of round 3.
