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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juilo Barrionuevo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Juilo Barrionuevo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Juilo Barrionuevo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Wright!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrionuevo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barrionuevo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wright defends it nicely.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wright enables Barrionuevo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wright manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Barrionuevo landing some decent shots from guard.
Barrionuevo looking to pass the guard.
Barrionuevo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Barrionuevo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wright is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrionuevo postures up.
Barrionuevo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Barrionuevo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Wright has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Barrionuevo but great work by Wright.
Barrionuevo is trying to improve his position.
Wright trying to control the action but Barrionuevo is working from the bottom.
Wright is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barrionuevo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barrionuevo is trying to get back to half guard.
Wright working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barrionuevo is looking to regain half guard here but Wright keeps moving and retains side control.
Wright tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Barrionuevo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wright's best efforts.
Barrionuevo wants to improve his position but Wright is controlling well.
Wright is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barrionuevo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wright seems to be looking for submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barrionuevo wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrionuevo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wright stopping the sweep attempt from Barrionuevo.
Barrionuevo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wright doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wright manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Barrionuevo wants to sweep but no luck.
Wright tries to free his leg and advance position but Barrionuevo is retaining full guard.
Wright wants to control from the top but Barrionuevo keeps moving.
Barrionuevo looking to control.
Barrionuevo working for a triangle but Wright defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wright stopping the sweep attempt from Barrionuevo.
Wright passes into half guard.
Wright prevents Barrionuevo from improving his position.
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!
Wright trying to pass the guard but Barrionuevo defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barrionuevo is looking to improve his position.
Barrionuevo wants to get back to full guard but Wright has passed into side control.
Barrionuevo tries to bench press Wright off him but Wright keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juilo Barrionuevo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wright is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Barrionuevo's half guard.
Barrionuevo gets back to full guard.
Wright trying to stand up but can't free himself from Barrionuevo's guard.
Barrionuevo looking for a sweep. Not yet Barrionuevo, not yet.
Barrionuevo keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully.
Barrionuevo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wright wants to pass the guard but Barrionuevo is keeping the position.
Barrionuevo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wright with a nice head shot there.
Barrionuevo wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrionuevo looking for a guillotine here but Wright defends easily.
Juilo Barrionuevo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wright wants to control from the top but Barrionuevo keeps moving.
Barrionuevo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wright manages to get himself to full guard.
Wright thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Barrionuevo trying to move into half guard but instead Wright has managed to sweep!
Wright wants to control from the top but Barrionuevo keeps moving.
Barrionuevo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wright has passed into side control.
Wright is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barrionuevo has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrionuevo tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Wright presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Wright trying to control but Barrionuevo is having none of it.
Wright has control of Barrionuevo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Barrionuevo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Barrionuevo tries to reverse the position but Wright maintains control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barrionuevo regains half guard.
Wright is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barrionuevo has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barrionuevo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wright is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barrionuevo tries to get to full guard but Wright has control of the leg.
Wright seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barrionuevo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wright is working away from the top position though.
Wright is keen to just control but Barrionuevo is a slippery customer.
Barrionuevo wants to control but Wright is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barrionuevo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barrionuevo is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrionuevo postures up.
Barrionuevo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wright manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barrionuevo has Wright in his guard.
Barrionuevo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barrionuevo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barrionuevo is standing up, even though he is in mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barrionuevo takes one to the side of the head.
Wright stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wright wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Juilo Barrionuevo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Wright closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Barrionuevo's guard.
Wright wants to control from the top but Barrionuevo keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barrionuevo trying to keep a closed guard but Wright is proving a slippery customer.
Wright scoring with some ground and pound.
Wright tries to stand but Barrionuevo is controlling from the bottom.
Barrionuevo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wright doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wright manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barrionuevo keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully.
Wright won't allow Barrionuevo to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrionuevo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Barrionuevo working for a triangle but Wright defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wright trying to control but Barrionuevo is working from the bottom.
Barrionuevo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wright is one step ahead there.
Wright stays in close to Barrionuevo's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alex Wright was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Barrionuevo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Juilo Barrionuevo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barrionuevo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wright as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Barrionuevo to the mat! Barrionuevo manages to get full guard.
Barrionuevo keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully.
Barrionuevo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wright gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barrionuevo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wright controls the pace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barrionuevo looking for a guillotine here but Wright defends easily.
Wright stopping the sweep attempt from Barrionuevo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright wants to control from the top but Barrionuevo keeps moving.
Wright might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Barrionuevo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Alex Wright.
Barrionuevo shoots and misses
and Wright counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juilo Barrionuevo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wright closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Barrionuevo quickly recovers to half guard.
Wright trying to control the action but Barrionuevo is working from the bottom.
Wright is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barrionuevo is just riding it out for now. Wright eventually gives up the hold.
Barrionuevo tries to roll over but Wright keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wright works his foot free and advances to mount.
Wright in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Barrionuevo is looking to get to half guard.
Wright goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Barrionuevo is on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barrionuevo won't allow Wright to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Wright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barrionuevo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juilo Barrionuevo!
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