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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gary Barlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elijah Paris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barlow kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Gary Barlow Song. Paris has chosen Document One - Clap as his entrance music. Gary Barlow has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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195 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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170 cm
30
199 lbs
9 - 13 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gary Barlow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Elijah Paris!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barlow closes the distance and clinches up with Paris, looking for a takedown. Barlow pushes Paris against the cage but Paris circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barlow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barlow gets a takedown into half guard.
Paris is staying active underneath Barlow, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barlow controlling the pace.
Barlow is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Paris is positioning himself well to prevent Barlow advancing to mount.
Barlow trying to pass the guard but Paris defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paris manages to get to full guard.
Paris wants to sweep here but Barlow controlling him for the moment.
Barlow trying to control the position from guard on top but Paris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paris tries to strike from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paris keeping full guard, as Barlow tries to pass.
Barlow avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Paris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barlow is one step ahead there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Barlow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barlow looking to pass the guard.
Barlow wants to control from the top but Paris keeps moving.
Barlow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Paris tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barlow will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Paris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barlow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barlow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barlow drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barlow jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Paris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barlow is one step ahead there.
Paris trying to control the position.
Barlow passes Paris's left leg - he's now in half guard.
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!
Barlow is trying to work for a kimura but Paris is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paris tries to get to full guard but Barlow has control of the leg.
Barlow wants to take a breather but Paris is having none of it.
Barlow is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paris has managed to free his arm - good work.
Paris tries to roll over but Barlow keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paris keeping hold of Barlow's head, controlling as best he can.
Barlow is trying to control. Paris wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Paris moves into full guard.
Paris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barlow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barlow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Paris looking for a guillotine here but Barlow defends easily.
Barlow advances to half guard.
Barlow seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Paris is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gary Barlow!
Gary Barlow made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'My girth is magnificent'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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