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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cadoc Calzaghe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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180 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcos Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Cadoc Calzaghe!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Calzaghe. Calzaghe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Calzaghe throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa takes a swing at Calzaghe's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target.
Barbosa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Calzaghe.
Barbosa throws a jab when Calzaghe was well out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barbosa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Calzaghe throws a shot from downtown. Barbosa moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Barbosa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Calzaghe doesn't seem phased though.
Calzaghe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Calzaghe misses with a looping left.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Calzaghe is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A combination from Calzaghe does no damage.
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cadoc Calzaghe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa moves out of range as Calzaghe strikes.
Barbosa swings for the body but Calzaghe moves out of range.
Barbosa throws a jab when Calzaghe was well out of range.
Calzaghe looks to throw the jab but Barbosa is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Calzaghe looks gassed!
Calzaghe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barbosa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Calzaghe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Calzaghe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barbosa throws a jab when Calzaghe was well out of range.
Calzaghe throws an overhand right that lands on Barbosa's shoulder, as Barbosa tries to avoid the shot.
Calzaghe is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Calzaghe looks to land a combination but Barbosa avoids it well.
Calzaghe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
A big right from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa stuns Calzaghe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barbosa misses with a hook.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa cracks Calzaghe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Calzaghe moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calzaghe misses with the combination.
Calzaghe avoids a kick to the body.
Donk. Barbosa catches Calzaghe right on the button with a cross.
Calzaghe throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
Calzaghe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbosa throws out the jab.
A cross from Barbosa lands.
Barbosa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Calzaghe on the side of the head.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the head.
Calzaghe takes one to the side of the head.
Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barbosa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Calzaghe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Calzaghe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa lands with a right hand.
Barbosa dodges the punch combination from Calzaghe.
Calzaghe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big left from Barbosa misses.
Calzaghe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Calzaghe does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab lands there for Barbosa.
Barbosa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barbosa lunges at Calzaghe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Calzaghe's hand.
Barbosa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Calzaghe throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Barbosa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
Calzaghe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barbosa stuns Calzaghe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Calzaghe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice shot by Barbosa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barbosa misses the jab.
Calzaghe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Calzaghe lands a jab to the nose.
Calzaghe moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbosa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barbosa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a hook but Calzaghe avoids it easily.
Calzaghe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barbosa lands with a nice body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calzaghe moves away.
Barbosa misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Barbosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Barbosa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Barbosa connects with a crisp jab.
Calzaghe misses with a wild body shot.
Barbosa scores with a sloppy right hand. Calzaghe should have avoided that one.
Calzaghe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Calzaghe moves out of range.
Cadoc Calzaghe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barbosa blocks a jab.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbosa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice body punch from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a looping overhand right but Calzaghe ducks down to avoid it.
Barbosa tests Calzaghe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Calzaghe throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barbosa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbosa throws a looping overhand right but Calzaghe ducks down to avoid it.
Barbosa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzaghe misses with the combination.
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Calzaghe's shoulder, as Calzaghe tries to avoid the shot.
Barbosa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Calzaghe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Calzaghe takes one to the chin there.
Barbosa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Calzaghe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Marcos Barbosa is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Calzaghe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Calzaghe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barbosa circles away quickly and effectively.
Barbosa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Calzaghe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a nice looking body shot.
Barbosa scores with a jab.
Calzaghe 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.
Barbosa misses with a hook.
Calzaghe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe defending well as Barbosa loads up on a big left hand.
Calzaghe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Calzaghe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbosa.
Barbosa connects with the punch.
Calzaghe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barbosa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circling - Barbosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barbosa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Calzaghe momentarily.
Barbosa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Calzaghe.
Barbosa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barbosa digs a good body shot into Calzaghe's ribs.
Barbosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Barbosa.
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Calzaghe's shoulder, as Calzaghe tries to avoid the shot.
Calzaghe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barbosa at a distance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barbosa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barbosa scores with a hook.
Barbosa throws out a loose jab but Calzaghe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Calzaghe loads up on a big right hand but Barbosa slips the punch.
Barbosa scores with a nice head shot.
Barbosa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Calzaghe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good exchange - Barbosa coming out on top.
Calzaghe misses with a looping right.
Calzaghe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barbosa loads up on a big right hand but Calzaghe slips the punch.
Barbosa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Barbosa scores with a hook to the body. Calzaghe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barbosa throws a shot to the body.
Barbosa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Calzaghe.
Calzaghe throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Calzaghe.
Barbosa throws a jab when Calzaghe was well out of range.
Calzaghe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barbosa circles away quickly and effectively.
Barbosa lands a really nice looking cross but Calzaghe seems unphased.
Calzaghe ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Calzaghe misses with a few strikes there.
A swing and a miss from Barbosa.
Barbosa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Calzaghe misses with an uppercut.
Barbosa slips a jab from Calzaghe.
A big right from Barbosa misses.
Calzaghe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A left lands for Calzaghe.
Calzaghe misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Barbosa dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Barbosa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Calzaghe throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barbosa scores with the left hand. Calzaghe knows he should have avoided that one.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Calzaghe is just out of range.
Barbosa lands a nice shot that snaps Calzaghe's head back.
Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Calzaghe moved out of range nicely.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Calzaghe misses with a few strikes there.
Barbosa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barbosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Calzaghe can do to turn this around?
Barbosa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Calzaghe thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Calzaghe.
Barbosa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barbosa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Calzaghe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Calzaghe.
Barbosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbosa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barbosa slips a jab from Calzaghe.
Barbosa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Calzaghe moves out of range of the strikes.
Calzaghe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barbosa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big right from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa blocks a jab.
Barbosa misses with a looping right.
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Calzaghe's shoulder, as Calzaghe tries to avoid the shot.
Calzaghe throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Calzaghe.
Calzaghe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barbosa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Calzaghe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target.
Calzaghe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
Barbosa scores with the left hand. Calzaghe knows he should have avoided that one.
Calzaghe throws an overhand right that lands on Barbosa's shoulder, as Barbosa tries to avoid the shot.
Calzaghe drops his hands momentarily and Barbosa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Calzaghe connects with a body shot.
Calzaghe moves out of range of the strikes.
Calzaghe lands with an uppercut that bounces Barbosa off the ropes and back into rage.
Barbosa misses with a body shot
and Calzaghe counters with a nice uppercut.
Calzaghe throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Calzaghe moves away and avoids it.
Calzaghe throws a lazy right hand but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barbosa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barbosa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Calzaghe on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barbosa at a distance.
Barbosa connects with a jab.
Barbosa scores with a punch to the head.
Calzaghe looks to throw the jab but Barbosa is out of range.
A big left from Calzaghe misses.
Barbosa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Calzaghe's hands.
A telegraphed right hand from Calzaghe misses the target.
Calzaghe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Calzaghe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Calzaghe ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Calzaghe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barbosa scores with a shot to the body.
Calzaghe lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Barbosa misses the jab.
Nice body punch from Barbosa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Calzaghe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cadoc Calzaghe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbosa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Calzaghe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barbosa has time to react.
Calzaghe misses with a hook.
Calzaghe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barbosa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barbosa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Calzaghe counters with a two punch combo.
Calzaghe slips a straight right by Barbosa.
Calzaghe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the body from Calzaghe misses
and Calzaghe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Calzaghe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Calzaghe throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbosa defending well as Calzaghe loads up on a big left hand.
Barbosa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barbosa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Calzaghe has time to react.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Calzaghe was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcos Barbosa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barbosa 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcos Barbosa!
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energy
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hype
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