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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jermaine Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orville Redenbacher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barksdale comes to the cage accompanied by Ain't No Sunshine- DMX. Redenbacher has chosen Danger Zone as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220 lbs
35 - 11 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jermaine Barksdale!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Orville Redenbacher!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redenbacher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barksdale moves into the clinch.
Redenbacher can't find room to land a body shot as Barksdale controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barksdale.
Barksdale tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barksdale blocks a body shot from Redenbacher.
Redenbacher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barksdale makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Redenbacher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barksdale blocks a body shot from Redenbacher.
Barksdale manages to break the clinch.
Redenbacher works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've been hearing reports that Barksdale has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Redenbacher will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barksdale drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barksdale prevents Redenbacher from getting back to his feet.
Redenbacher pulls Barksdale in to control the position.
Barksdale trying to control the position from guard on top but Redenbacher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Redenbacher is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barksdale is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Redenbacher is looking to stand up but Barksdale isn't so interested in that idea.
Barksdale throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barksdale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Redenbacher looking to control.
Barksdale is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barksdale's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barksdale postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barksdale prevents Redenbacher from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barksdale accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Redenbacher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barksdale is in close to Redenbacher's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barksdale stops Redenbacher from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barksdale postures up in Redenbacher's guard and throws a big left but Redenbacher blocks it.
Redenbacher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barksdale lands a couple of digs.
Barksdale stands up over Redenbacher, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Redenbacher being controlled here, momentarily.
Barksdale is looking to work some ground and pound but Redenbacher has wrist control.
Barksdale with a nice head shot there.
Barksdale with a flurry of punches that miss.
Redenbacher looking for a sweep. Not yet Redenbacher, not yet.
Barksdale with a flurry of punches that miss.
Redenbacher is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barksdale throwing strikes but missing.
Barksdale throws a big elbow that misses.
Barksdale throwing strikes from guard but Redenbacher blocks nicely.
Redenbacher wants to sweep here but Barksdale controlling him for the moment.
Barksdale throws a big right hand that misses.
Barksdale with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barksdale preventing the sweep.
Barksdale working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barksdale with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barksdale with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barksdale stands up over Redenbacher, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redenbacher is pulling down on Barksdale's head to control his posture.
Barksdale is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Redenbacher wants to get back to his feet but Barksdale is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Barksdale has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Barksdale is in close to Redenbacher's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barksdale is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barksdale loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Redenbacher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barksdale wants to pass the guard but Redenbacher is keeping the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barksdale wants to control from the top but Redenbacher keeps moving.
Barksdale distracts Redenbacher with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermaine Barksdale dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Redenbacher.
Barksdale changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Barksdale.
Redenbacher thows a body shot but no joy.
Barksdale lands a nice leg kick that just misses Redenbacher's sensitive parts.
Redenbacher keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barksdale throws a jab but it's blocked by Redenbacher.
Redenbacher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barksdale misses with a hook.
Redenbacher misses with a body shot
and Barksdale makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Barksdale throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barksdale blocks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Redenbacher. That snapped Barksdale's head back.
Redenbacher throws a body punch but Barksdale moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barksdale with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redenbacher tries to clinch but Barksdale moves out of range.
Redenbacher tries to bum rush Barksdale with a series of wild strikes but Barksdale uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Redenbacher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barksdale throws out the jab.
Barksdale checks a leg kick nicely.
A clash of legs there as Redenbacher blocks the low kick.
Orville Redenbacher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Redenbacher thows a body shot but no joy.
Barksdale misses with a hook.
Barksdale shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Barksdale looks to land a strike but Redenbacher avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Barksdale wants to control from the top but Redenbacher keeps moving.
Barksdale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Redenbacher works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Redenbacher working a defensive guard here.
Barksdale throws an elbow that misses. Redenbacher uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barksdale's guard. Nice move by Redenbacher!
Barksdale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Redenbacher is one step ahead there.
Barksdale trying to control the position.
Barksdale has Redenbacher pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barksdale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Redenbacher is one step ahead there.
Jermaine Barksdale overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Barksdale pulls Redenbacher in close to prevent any damage.
Jermaine Barksdale has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Barksdale dives in and scores a takedown into Redenbacher's guard.
Barksdale with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barksdale throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barksdale accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Redenbacher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Redenbacher is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Barksdale throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Redenbacher works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redenbacher is trying to keep Barksdale in close.
Barksdale stops Redenbacher from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Barksdale throws a big elbow that misses.
Barksdale throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Redenbacher works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barksdale throws a big right hand that misses.
Redenbacher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barksdale stops Redenbacher from standing up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barksdale wants to control from the top but Redenbacher keeps moving.
Barksdale throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Redenbacher works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barksdale's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barksdale trying to control the position from guard on top but Redenbacher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barksdale throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermaine Barksdale dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Barksdale scores with a hook to the body. Redenbacher takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Redenbacher throws a head kick that half lands.
Barksdale uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redenbacher.
Redenbacher throws an overhand right that lands on Barksdale's shoulder, as Barksdale tries to avoid the shot.
Barksdale scores with a jab to the head.
Barksdale loads up on a big right hand but Redenbacher slips the punch.
A clash of legs there as Barksdale blocks the low kick.
Redenbacher throws a leg kick
and Barksdale counters with a nice uppercut.
Redenbacher misses with a double jab.
Barksdale scores with a jab.
Barksdale blocks the body kick.
Redenbacher bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redenbacher misses with a looping left.
Redenbacher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barksdale moves away.
Redenbacher takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale misses with a looping left.
Redenbacher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barksdale pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Redenbacher walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barksdale lands with a right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Redenbacher. Those never looked like landing.
Barksdale lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Redenbacher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barksdale stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Redenbacher.
Barksdale connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barksdale shoots in and drives through. Redenbacher sprawls well.
Redenbacher falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barksdale counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Redenbacher's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barksdale working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barksdale looking to sit in guard and control but Redenbacher gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Barksdale seems keen to control Redenbacher's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redenbacher tries to free his leg and advance position but Barksdale is retaining full guard.
Redenbacher seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Redenbacher is fighting to break Barksdale's control of his arms but Barksdale is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Redenbacher showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barksdale clinches up with Redenbacher and pushes him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Redenbacher.
Barksdale looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barksdale clinches up with Redenbacher and pushes him back against the cage.
Redenbacher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Redenbacher tries a body shot but Barksdale blocks it.
Redenbacher blocking some punches.
Redenbacher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barksdale lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barksdale is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Redenbacher misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Barksdale on the inside.
Barksdale scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barksdale lands a left hand that snaps the head of Redenbacher backwards.
Barksdale lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barksdale lands a right hand that snaps the head of Redenbacher backwards.
Barksdale breaks from the clinch.
Barksdale is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Redenbacher can do to turn this around?
Barksdale tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Redenbacher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barksdale misses with a hook. Redenbacher ducked under it nicely.
Barksdale lands a nice leg kick that just misses Redenbacher's sensitive parts.
Nice jab there from Barksdale.
Barksdale is trying hard to land a takedown here. Redenbacher sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barksdale is looking to clinch but Redenbacher is avoiding it.
Redenbacher clinches up against the cage.
Barksdale blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barksdale working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barksdale works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barksdale lands with a light punch inside.
Redenbacher is rocked!
Redenbacher has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Barksdale seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Redenbacher can turn it around.
Barksdale works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jermaine Barksdale has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barksdale.
Redenbacher is still on wobbly legs! Can Barksdale finish him?
Barksdale slows down the pace here.
Barksdale working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermaine Barksdale clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Redenbacher throws a jab but it's blocked by Barksdale.
Redenbacher seems to have recovered his senses.
Barksdale avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barksdale scores with a hook to the body. Redenbacher takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barksdale checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barksdale with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barksdale shoots in looking for a takedown but Redenbacher manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barksdale's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Redenbacher misses with a head kick.
Barksdale plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Barksdale scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Redenbacher misses with an uppercut.
Barksdale cracks the inside of Redenbacher's front leg.
Redenbacher keeps the fight on the outside.
Barksdale slips a jab from Redenbacher.
Jermaine Barksdale is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Barksdale misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barksdale connects with a leg kick. Redenbacher looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Redenbacher is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale lands with a right hand.
Barksdale connects with a body shot that sends Redenbacher's belly button to the back.
Redenbacher's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barksdale scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barksdale swats away the attempt to clinch by Redenbacher.
Redenbacher throws a jab when Barksdale was well out of range.
Redenbacher tries a low kick but Barksdale avoids it.
Barksdale fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barksdale throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barksdale dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barksdale avoids the head kick by Redenbacher.
A solid body kick from Barksdale.
Barksdale lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barksdale tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redenbacher throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Redenbacher throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Redenbacher takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barksdale cracks a nice hook into Redenbacher's ribs.
Redenbacher misses the shot to the body.
Barksdale scores with a nice right hand.
Barksdale connects with an inside leg kick.
Barksdale is looking to slow Redenbacher down with leg kicks.
Barksdale lands a leg kick that knocks Redenbacher off balance momentarily.
Barksdale lands a nice looking body kick.
Redenbacher takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Barksdale scores with a jab. Redenbacher acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A head kick from Barksdale lands but Redenbacher takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Redenbacher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barksdale.
Redenbacher takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barksdale checks a leg kick.
Barksdale goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jab, jab by Barksdale - just one landing.
Redenbacher with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barksdale to score with a decent uppercut.
Barksdale misses with a double jab.
An inside leg kick from Redenbacher misses.
A low kick from Redenbacher misses
enabling Barksdale to counter with a crisp jab.
Barksdale pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Horrible takedown by Barksdale or perhaps it was just good defense by Redenbacher which made him look bad.
Barksdale goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redenbacher attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Redenbacher misses the shot to the body.
Barksdale looks to land a left hand but Redenbacher moved out of range nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Redenbacher.
Redenbacher tries a head kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barksdale.
Barksdale connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barksdale throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Redenbacher takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Redenbacher looks to land a right hand but Barksdale moved out of range.
Redenbacher slips under a jab.
Redenbacher checks a leg kick.
Barksdale shoots in looking for a takedown but Redenbacher manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barksdale's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermaine Barksdale had his way with Orville Redenbacher in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Barksdale checks a low kick from Redenbacher.
Barksdale tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Redenbacher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barksdale avoids the body shot from Redenbacher.
Barksdale connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barksdale throws a low kick but Redenbacher avoids it.
Barksdale scores with a nice strike.
Redenbacher tries to bum rush Barksdale with a series of wild strikes but Barksdale uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Redenbacher misses with a right hand
and Barksdale counters with a straight right hand.
A jab lands there for Barksdale.
That kick from Barksdale tenderised Redenbacher's leg. Redenbacher is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barksdale blocks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Barksdale.
Redenbacher lands with a cross.
Barksdale throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Redenbacher stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A bone on bone clash there as Barksdale blocks the leg kick.
Barksdale shoots in for a double leg but Redenbacher sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barksdale throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Redenbacher counter with a right hand.
Barksdale looks to land a left hand but Redenbacher moved out of range nicely.
Good leg kick by Redenbacher there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Redenbacher takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barksdale tries to clinch there but Redenbacher circles away.
Barksdale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barksdale shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Redenbacher manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Redenbacher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barksdale is pushing down on Redenbacher's leg trying to pass to half guard. Redenbacher is fighting to maintain full guard but Barksdale has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redenbacher blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barksdale.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barksdale throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Redenbacher is looking to control Barksdale's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Redenbacher avoid being mounted?
Barksdale throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barksdale missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Redenbacher wants to get back to his feet.
Redenbacher trying to hold on to Barksdale's head to control him but Barksdale postures up.
Redenbacher is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Barksdale throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Redenbacher keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redenbacher has his hands clasped together around Barksdale's back. He's all about the action.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Orville Redenbacher hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Barksdale motions for Redenbacher to come forward. Barksdale throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Redenbacher has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Redenbacher takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barksdale bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Redenbacher's head.
Redenbacher goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jermaine Barksdale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barksdale avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Redenbacher misses with the combination.
Redenbacher tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Barksdale counters with a straight right hand.
Orville Redenbacher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barksdale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redenbacher.
Barksdale lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale checks the leg kick.
Redenbacher scores with a decent looking hook.
Redenbacher closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barksdale bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Redenbacher misses with a few strikes there.
Redenbacher takes one to the side of the head.
Redenbacher chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barksdale can pounce on him.
Barksdale scores with a nice right hand.
Redenbacher throws a head kick that misses.
Barksdale connects with an inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barksdale tries to clinch there but Redenbacher circles away.
Redenbacher ducks right into an uppercut from Barksdale.
Barksdale shoots for a double leg takedown but Redenbacher sprawls well. He's pushed Barksdale's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jermaine Barksdale showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barksdale 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jermaine Barksdale!
Jermaine Barksdale retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Jermaine Barksdale thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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