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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabio Medeiros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Barcoux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damien Barcoux has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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240 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fabio Medeiros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Damien Barcoux!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barcoux throws a right hand that Medeiros ducks under and follows up with a left that Medeiros also avoids with ease.
Barcoux swinging wildly here.
Medeiros closes the distance but Barcoux moves to the side
letting Barcoux counter with a right hand.
Medeiros slips a jab and a cross from Barcoux.
Medeiros avoids a punch combination nicely.
Medeiros doesn't manage to clinch there - Barcoux circles away.
Barcoux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from Barcoux misses.
Medeiros is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barcoux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Medeiros fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barcoux, pushing him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from Medeiros on the inside.
Medeiros tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Medeiros takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Barcoux tries to break the clinch but Medeiros is controlling the position.
Medeiros keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barcoux's efforts to push away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barcoux takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Damien Barcoux has been cut.
Barcoux looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Medeiros lands an elbow inside.
A frustrated look appears on Barcoux's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Medeiros taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Barcoux has eaten all the pies!
Medeiros lands a knee to the body.
Barcoux takes an elbow to the temple.
Medeiros slowing the pace effectively.
Medeiros lands a damaging elbow.
Medeiros is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fabio Medeiros.
Barcoux fails to land with a series of punches.
Damien Barcoux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Medeiros wants to clinch up but Barcoux keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Medeiros closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Medeiros connects with a nasty looking knee right to Barcoux's face.
Medeiros lands an elbow that stopped Barcoux in his tracks for a moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Medeiros takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A frustrated look appears on Barcoux's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Medeiros.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Medeiros.
Medeiros connects with a nasty looking knee right to Barcoux's face.
Barcoux tries to break the clinch but Medeiros is controlling the position.
Medeiros connects with a knee to the head.
Medeiros lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Medeiros.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Barcoux takes a shot to the head.
Barcoux wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Medeiros has him pressed against the cage.
Barcoux wants to get back to striking at distance but Medeiros won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros stalling the fight.
Barcoux wants to get back to striking at distance but Medeiros won't allow it.
Barcoux being controlled against the cage.
Medeiros gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Medeiros lands with a left to the head.
Medeiros lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Barcoux takes an elbow to the forehead.
Medeiros lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barcoux backwards.
Barcoux letting Medeiros take a breather here.
Barcoux is trying to break free.
Medeiros putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barcoux in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Medeiros takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Medeiros.
Medeiros avoiding damage.
Medeiros lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barcoux backwards.
Medeiros is pushing Barcoux up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Barcoux tries to break free but Medeiros pushes him back against the cage.
Medeiros is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fabio Medeiros.
Medeiros slips a jab and a cross from Barcoux.
Barcoux shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Medeiros as he avoids it easily.
Barcoux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Medeiros moves into the clinch.
Medeiros lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That has opened up Damien Barcoux's cut even more.
A knee to the head by Medeiros.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabio Medeiros dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damien Barcoux's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Medeiros moves in looking to clinch but Barcoux pushes him off.
Medeiros closes the distance and clinches.
Barcoux wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barcoux is trying to push Medeiros away but Medeiros has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Barcoux wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Medeiros has him pressed against the cage.
Medeiros slowing the pace effectively.
Medeiros comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Barcoux being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Medeiros for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Medeiros lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barcoux backwards.
Barcoux is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barcoux's efforts to push away.
Medeiros taking a breather.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Medeiros obliges.
Barcoux is breathing heavily.
Medeiros lands an elbow just above Barcoux 's eye.
Medeiros looking to slow down the pace here.
A right handed body shot lands from Medeiros.
Medeiros wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fabio Medeiros.
Medeiros tries to clinch but Barcoux is having none of it.
Medeiros has Barcoux up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Medeiros trying to stall but Barcoux improves his position.
Medeiros pushes Barcoux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Medeiros pressing his opponent against the cage.
Medeiros taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Medeiros to work.
Nice elbow from Medeiros.
Medeiros lands an elbow that stopped Barcoux in his tracks for a moment.
Medeiros displaying some good clinch control by pressing Barcoux up against the cage.
Barcoux tries to break the clinch but Medeiros is controlling the position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fabio Medeiros.
Barcoux circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barcoux closes the distance and clinches up with Medeiros, looking for a takedown. Barcoux pushes Medeiros against the cage but Medeiros circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barcoux keeps the fight on the outside.
Medeiros is looking to clinch.
Medeiros tries to clinch up but Barcoux circles away and keeps his distance.
Medeiros is looking to clinch but Barcoux is avoiding it.
Barcoux swats away the attempt to clinch by Medeiros.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barcoux fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Medeiros tries to clinch up.
Medeiros tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barcoux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Medeiros tries to clinch but Barcoux is having none of it.
Medeiros blocks a jab.
Medeiros tries to clinch up but Barcoux circles away and keeps his distance.
Medeiros tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Barcoux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barcoux looks for a takedown but Medeiros sprawls well.
Fabio Medeiros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Barcoux.
Medeiros tries to clinch up but Barcoux circles away and keeps his distance.
Barcoux swats away the attempt to clinch by Medeiros.
Barcoux looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Medeiros is fending him off so far but Barcoux persists. Nope, Medeiros circles away and we're back to standing.
Medeiros fails with an attempt to clinch.
Medeiros is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fabio Medeiros has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Medeiros scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knees in the clinch landing for Medeiros.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Medeiros has Barcoux pressed against the cage.
Medeiros is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barcoux can do to turn this around?
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Barcoux as Medeiros tries to tie him up.
Barcoux has had enough of the clinch but Medeiros keeps him there for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Medeiros scores a nice knee to the body.
Medeiros lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Barcoux letting Medeiros take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabio Medeiros dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Damien Barcoux's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Medeiros tries to close the distance and clinch but Barcoux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barcoux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Medeiros tries to close the distance and clinch but Barcoux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Medeiros tries to clinch up but Barcoux circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick by Barcoux misses
and Medeiros counters by clinching up.
Barcoux tries to break free but Medeiros pushes him back against the cage.
Medeiros will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Barcoux up against the cage.
Barcoux has had enough of the clinch but Medeiros keeps him there for the moment.
Knees to the body from Medeiros.
Medeiros lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Medeiros.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Medeiros takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Medeiros lands a nice elbow.
Medeiros lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barcoux backwards.
Barcoux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros scores with a hook to the body.
Medeiros is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Medeiros comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Medeiros taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fabio Medeiros.
Barcoux throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Medeiros moves into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Medeiros.
Medeiros lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Barcoux letting Medeiros take a breather here.
Medeiros is looking to control Barcoux's arms but Barcoux gets an underhook and turns him. Now Medeiros has his back to the cage.
Medeiros leaning against his opponent.
Medeiros is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Medeiros lands a nice elbow.
Barcoux takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barcoux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Medeiros here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Medeiros looking to stall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Medeiros.
Medeiros is looking to control Barcoux's arms but Barcoux gets an underhook and turns him. Now Medeiros has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fabio Medeiros.
Barcoux throws a right and a left that Medeiros avoids nicely.
Medeiros is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Medeiros moves in looking to clinch but Barcoux pushes him off.
Barcoux shoots in but Medeiros avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Medeiros tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barcoux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Medeiros drives through and clinches with Barcoux against the cage.
Medeiros keeps control of Barcoux as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Medeiros lands an elbow inside.
Barcoux is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Medeiros unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Medeiros lands an elbow inside that Barcoux shrugs off.
Medeiros effectively controlling the action here.
Medeiros with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Medeiros.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Medeiros.
Medeiros putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barcoux in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Medeiros leaning against his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Barcoux wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barcoux wants to break the clinch but can't.
Medeiros stalling against the cage.
Medeiros looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fabio Medeiros.
The fight stays on the outside here - Medeiros looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barcoux keeps the fight on the outside.
Fabio Medeiros is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Medeiros is looking to clinch.
Barcoux throws a sloppy head kick and Medeiros moves out of range easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barcoux shoots in but no luck this time.
Medeiros tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barcoux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Damien Barcoux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fabio Medeiros is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fabio Medeiros is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Medeiros tries to clinch but Barcoux is having none of it.
Medeiros fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fabio Medeiros showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Medeiros 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabio Medeiros!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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