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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Houdson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eli Barden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Houdson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eli Barden's chin.
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165 lbs
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Good takedowns
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Houdson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eli Barden!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Barden.
Barden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barden scoring well with a low kick there.
Houdson throws a body punch but Barden moves out of range.
Barden listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barden misses with a two punch combination.
Barden paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Houdson looks to score with a jab to the body but Barden is just out of range.
Barden lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Barden scores with a crisp jab that stopped Houdson in his tracks.
A shot to the body from Houdson misses
and Barden counters with a left to the body.
Barden thumps Houdson with a low kick.
Barden throws a body punch but Houdson moves out of range.
Barden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barden connects with a solid leg kick.
Barden fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Houdson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Houdson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Houdson. Barden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eli Barden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houdson tries to clinch up but Barden circles away and keeps his distance.
Houdson misses with a hook to the body
letting Barden counter with a right hand.
Barden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Houdson.
Barden shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Houdson eats them both and turns towards Barden to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Barden lands an overhand right.
Jab from Barden.
Barden is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Barden swings away with a body shot that misses
and Houdson counters with a nice uppercut.
Houdson throws a jab but it's blocked by Barden.
Barden dips to his left and cracks Houdson with an uppercut!
Eli Barden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Houdson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barden scoring well with a low kick there.
Houdson slips a straight right by Barden.
Houdson tries to bum rush Barden with a series of wild strikes but Barden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barden scores with a jab to the head.
Barden buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Houdson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barden.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barden works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barden lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Barden lands a head kick!
Barden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barden is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Houdson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Barden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barden moves out of range as Houdson strikes.
Houdson throws a head kick that misses.
Barden scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Houdson throws the left hand but Barden avoids the punch easily.
Barden uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Barden scores with a four punch combination!
Houdson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Houdson.
Barden throws a shot to the body.
Barden smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Houdson fails to land the takedown.
Barden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Houdson is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barden lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Houdson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barden scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barden.
Barden connects with a body shot.
Jab from Barden.
Jab by Barden.
Barden lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Barden connects with a looping right hand.
Houdson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barden thuds a left hand into Houdson's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Houdson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barden lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barden!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barden bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barden, as that shot connected.
Barden throws a combination. Houdson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Houdson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice body punch from Barden.
Barden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Barden lands an impressive looking overhand right. Houdson doesn't seem phased though.
Barden dips to his left and cracks Houdson with an uppercut!
Barden scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Houdson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good exchange - Barden coming out on top.
Barden bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Houdson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barden jabs at Houdson's body.
Barden lands with a good body shot.
Barden lands with an uppercut that bounces Houdson off the cage and back into rage.
Houdson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Barden dominated that round.
That's time! Houdson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A jab from Barden finds it's way through Houdson's defenses.
Barden jabs at Houdson's body.
Barden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Houdson.
Barden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Houdson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barden has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Barden moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barden scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Houdson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Houdson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barden fails to land with a series of punches.
Houdson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barden counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barden throws a right hand that Houdson ducks under and follows up with a left that Houdson also avoids with ease.
Barden lands a jab to Houdson's midsection.
Barden stuns Houdson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
Good standup being displayed there by Barden as he connects with a hook.
Eli Barden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barden's jab looks to have found its range, popping Houdson under the eye.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barden scores with a leg kick.
Barden jabs Houdson right on the nose. Houdson blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barden lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Houdson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Barden scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barden swinging wildly here.
Barden scores with a body shot.
Houdson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barden counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Houdson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Barden connects with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Houdson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Houdson needs to keep his hands up - Barden had a free shot at his head there.
Houdson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barden finds it's way round the side to connect with Houdson's head.
Houdson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Barden's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Houdson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Houdson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barden cracks a nice hook into Houdson's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houdson needs to keep his hands up - Barden had a free shot at his head there.
Barden lands a leg kick that knocks Houdson off balance momentarily.
Barden's jab looks to have found its range, popping Houdson under the eye.
Barden connects with the punch.
Barden lunges at Houdson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Houdson's hand.
Barden lands with a cross.
Barden cracks Houdson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barden ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barden misses with a two punch combination.
Barden lands a leg kick that knocks Houdson off balance momentarily.
Barden ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Barden as he connects with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Barden as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Barden does it's job there.
Barden takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barden lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Barden lands an impressive looking overhand right. Houdson doesn't seem phased though.
Houdson takes one to the side of the head.
Houdson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barden scores with a three punch combo!
Houdson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barden.
Barden lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Houdson at a distance.
Barden ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barden lands a body shot.
Barden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barden lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Houdson backs up against the cage.
Barden scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barden ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A cross from Barden lands.
Houdson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Danga de danga de dang - Barden scores with a four punch combination!
Houdson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barden cracks Houdson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barden misses with a wild combination.
Houdson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barden changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barden is looking to slow Houdson down with leg kicks.
Barden connects with a looping right hand.
Barden throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barden lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Houdson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Houdson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Houdson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barden works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barden tests Houdson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Houdson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barden connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Houdson scrambles back to his feet.
Houdson misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Barden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Barden lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barden scores with a leg kick.
Barden defending well as Houdson loads up on a big left hand.
Barden works the jab nicely.
Barden pushes Houdson away with a front kick.
A shot to the body from Houdson misses
and Barden counters with a straight right hand.
Houdson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Houdson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barden lands a right hook to the body.
Houdson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Houdson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barden lands an overhand right.
Houdson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barden.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barden lands with an uppercut that bounces Houdson off the cage and back into rage.
Barden lands a jab to Houdson's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barden uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Houdson has time to react.
Houdson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houdson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barden scores with a jab to the body.
Barden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Houdson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barden lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Barden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barden scores with a punch to the head.
Barden throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barden lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barden, as that shot connected.
Barden lands a nice shot to the body.
Barden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Houdson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barden ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barden cracks Houdson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Houdson walks into a left hand.
Barden scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barden scores with a nice right hand.
Barden lands with a good body shot.
Barden lands with a right hand.
Barden scores with a hook to the body. Houdson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Michael Houdson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barden connects with the punch.
Barden lands a nice hook to Houdson's body. Houdson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barden bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barden moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barden cracks a nice hook into Houdson's ribs.
Barden scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barden digs a good hook to Houdson's body.
Barden connects with a body shot.
Barden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Houdson circles away quickly and effectively.
Barden throws a series of strikes that have Houdson backpedaling.
Barden scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Barden.
Barden is working the combinations to good effect here.
Barden connects with a body shot.
Barden lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Eli Barden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barden lands with a good body shot.
Barden ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barden connects with a nice looking jab.
Barden with a hook.
Barden cracks Houdson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Houdson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Barden. That one must have hurt.
Houdson takes one to the chin there.
Barden lands with a nice combination. Houdson backs away looking to recover.
Barden ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Houdson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barden misses with a wild combination.
Houdson throws a leg kick
and Barden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houdson takes one on the button.
Barden uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Houdson has time to react.
Barden lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Houdson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barden connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Houdson scrambles back to his feet.
Houdson takes one to the chin there.
A shot to the body from Houdson misses
and Barden counters with a thumping low kick.
Barden lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Houdson backs up against the cage.
Houdson walks into a straight right hand from Barden.
Houdson throws a leg kick
and Barden counters with a right hand to the body.
Houdson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Houdson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Houdson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barden lands an overhand right.
Barden throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Barden sizes up Houdson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eli Barden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barden 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 24:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 24:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eli Barden!
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