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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jermaine Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamalski Ramirezovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barksdale's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ain't No Sunshine- DMX. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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215 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
14 - 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
22 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamalski Ramirezovic!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barksdale explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Barksdale lands a head shot.
Barksdale swings for the body but Ramirezovic moves out of range.
Ramirezovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barksdale lands with a hook. Ramirezovic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Jamalski Ramirezovic has been cut.
Barksdale on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Barksdale connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ramirezovic's hands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramirezovic. Barksdale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barksdale moves forwards but Ramirezovic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramirezovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Barksdale.
Ramirezovic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barksdale.
Ramirezovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ramirezovic, right into the meat.
Ramirezovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barksdale.
Barksdale blocks a head kick by Ramirezovic.
Ramirezovic throws a wild body kick that Barksdale sees coming a mile off.
Barksdale has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barksdale there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barksdale uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramirezovic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirezovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ramirezovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barksdale backwards.
Ramirezovic scores a nice knee to the body.
Barksdale tries a knee to the head but Ramirezovic blocks it.
Ramirezovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barksdale lands with a right to the head.
Ramirezovic tries to land knees in the clinch but Barksdale avoids the damage to the body.
Barksdale missing with knees to the body.
Ramirezovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barksdale misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Ramirezovic.
Ramirezovic tries to throw a body punch but Barksdale avoids it by throwing Ramirezovic back against the cage.
Barksdale prevents a body shot from Ramirezovic.
Barksdale is trying to stall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barksdale misses with some punches.
Ramirezovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barksdale takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Barksdale fails to land.
Barksdale works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ramirezovic can't find room to land a body shot as Barksdale controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barksdale.
Ramirezovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ramirezovic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barksdale avoids it.
Good body shot from Barksdale.
Ramirezovic tries a body shot but Barksdale blocks it.
Barksdale tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Barksdale fails to land.
Ramirezovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barksdale working aggressively here.
Barksdale pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barksdale moves away from the strike by Ramirezovic.
Barksdale on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ramirezovic. Ramirezovic obviously looking to wear him down.
Ramirezovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barksdale swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barksdale throws a push kick but Ramirezovic slaps the foot to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Ramirezovic. No joy for Barksdale on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale moves out of range of the strikes.
Barksdale tries to land a front kick but Ramirezovic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ramirezovic connects with an inside leg kick.
Barksdale tries to clinch there but Ramirezovic circles away.
Ramirezovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Barksdale shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ramirezovic sprawls well. Ramirezovic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barksdale gets slowly back to his feet.
Barksdale throws a low kick but Ramirezovic avoids it.
Barksdale looks to land a right hand but Ramirezovic moved out of range.
Ramirezovic is looking to clinch but Barksdale is avoiding it.
Barksdale staying out of range there.
Barksdale throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ramirezovic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Ramirezovic does it's job there.
Barksdale connects with a looping right hand.
Barksdale misses with a lunging right hand
and Ramirezovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramirezovic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barksdale circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barksdale misses with a leg kick.
Barksdale sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ramirezovic slips under a jab from Barksdale.
Ramirezovic throws a nice looking combination but Barksdale bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barksdale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramirezovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ramirezovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ramirezovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A jab from Barksdale does it's job there.
Barksdale circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ramirezovic misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jamalski Ramirezovic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jamalski Ramirezovic's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Barksdale connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ramirezovic. Ramirezovic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ramirezovic jabs at Barksdale's body.
Ramirezovic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barksdale counters with a single leg into guard. Ramirezovic didn't expect that.
Ramirezovic 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.
Barksdale with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barksdale wants to control from the top but Ramirezovic keeps moving.
Ramirezovic is wriggling around but Barksdale manages to pass to half guard.
Barksdale is trying to control the action in half guard but Ramirezovic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramirezovic has hold of Barksdale's hands but Barksdale slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ramirezovic taking some punishment here, with Barksdale in his half guard.
Barksdale lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Barksdale working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale is trying to control. Ramirezovic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barksdale stops Ramirezovic from getting back to his feet.
Barksdale scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barksdale slips a nice elbow through Ramirezovic's hands, connecting with Ramirezovic's forehead.
Barksdale thows a huge punch but Ramirezovic dodges it nicely.
Ramirezovic is refusing to be controlled, as Barksdale sits in half guard.
Barksdale is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ramirezovic is looking to control Barksdale's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ramirezovic avoid being mounted?
Ramirezovic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barksdale working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ramirezovic's head.
Ramirezovic 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.
Ramirezovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barksdale.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale wants to control from the top but Ramirezovic keeps moving.
Ramirezovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Jermaine Barksdale overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ramirezovic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Barksdale landing some decent shots from guard.
Ramirezovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barksdale cracks Ramirezovic with a solid left hand.
Ramirezovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Ramirezovic wriggles free and stands up.
Barksdale misses with the body kick
and Ramirezovic counters with a thumping low kick.
Barksdale avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ramirezovic throws a leg kick
and Barksdale counters with a leg kick.
Ramirezovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jamalski Ramirezovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body punch from Barksdale.
Ramirezovic tries to land a leg kick but Barksdale saw it coming and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirezovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barksdale catches Ramirezovic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ramirezovic closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ramirezovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Barksdale. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barksdale.
Barksdale slips under a jab from Ramirezovic.
A big right from Ramirezovic misses.
Ramirezovic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ramirezovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Barksdale.
Barksdale thumps Ramirezovic with a low kick.
Barksdale shoots in for a takedown but Ramirezovic shows good takedown defense.
Barksdale lands a nice looking body shot.
Ramirezovic scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barksdale moves in looking to clinch but Ramirezovic pushes him off.
Ramirezovic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barksdale misses with the body kick
and Ramirezovic counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Ramirezovic misses.
Barksdale scores with a hook.
Barksdale dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barksdale throws a sloppy body shot
and Ramirezovic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Barksdale misses with a knee to the head.
Ramirezovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Barksdale misses with a punch on the inside.
Barksdale wants to stall.
Ramirezovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ramirezovic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ramirezovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ramirezovic lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermaine Barksdale dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jamalski Ramirezovic's cut.
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.
Barksdale loads up on a big right hand but Ramirezovic slips the punch.
Barksdale throws a jab but it's blocked by Ramirezovic.
Barksdale buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barksdale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramirezovic.
Ramirezovic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barksdale can pounce on him.
Barksdale keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramirezovic.
Ramirezovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barksdale moves into the clinch successfully.
Ramirezovic has Barksdale pressed against the cage, preventing Barksdale from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barksdale misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Ramirezovic.
A head punch on the inside from Barksdale fails to land.
Barksdale lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ramirezovic avoiding damage as Barksdale throws knees to the body.
Ramirezovic misses with a knee strike.
Ramirezovic throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirezovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barksdale creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Barksdale's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Barksdale misses with some punches.
Ramirezovic scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ramirezovic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ramirezovic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barksdale tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barksdale.
Ramirezovic landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Barksdale tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramirezovic's elbow.
Ramirezovic cracks Barksdale with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramirezovic misses with a body punch.
Barksdale throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramirezovic.
Ramirezovic lands an elbow that stopped Barksdale in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Ramirezovic.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ramirezovic.
Ramirezovic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barksdale.
Barksdale lands with a short shot to the head.
Ramirezovic digs a right hand into Barksdale's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barksdale's gas tank.
Ramirezovic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ramirezovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jamalski Ramirezovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ramirezovic can't find room to land a body shot as Barksdale controls the action.
Barksdale misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barksdale.
Ramirezovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Barksdale takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Barksdale tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ramirezovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ramirezovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Barksdale controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramirezovic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Barksdale.
Ramirezovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barksdales head.
Barksdale goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ramirezovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ramirezovic digs a right hand into Barksdale's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barksdale's gas tank.
Barksdale swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Barksdale scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barksdale wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ramirezovic.
Barksdale throws a head punch that misses.
Barksdale swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramirezovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barksdale throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ramirezovic blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barksdale.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramirezovic lands an elbow just above Barksdale 's eye.
Barksdale avoids the elbow strike from Ramirezovic, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirezovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barksdale is trying to push Ramirezovic away but Ramirezovic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ramirezovic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barksdale blocks an elbow strike.
Ramirezovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ramirezovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ramirezovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Barksdale throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramirezovic.
Barksdale doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ramirezovic lands with a light punch inside.
Ramirezovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ramirezovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Barksdale lands a hook that snaps the head of Ramirezovic backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barksdale lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barksdale lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ramirezovic or not.
Barksdale can't get the takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Ramirezovic fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jamalski Ramirezovic just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Jamalski Ramirezovic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Barksdale's corner calls for a 1-2. Barksdale obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ramirezovic tries to bum rush Barksdale with a series of wild strikes but Barksdale uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barksdale throws a chopping leg kick but Ramirezovic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ramirezovic works Barksdale's body with a nice hook.
Barksdale feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ramirezovic's calf.
Barksdale is looking to score with low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Ramirezovic.
Nice shot lands for Barksdale.
Barksdale throws a leg kick that misses.
A left lands for Ramirezovic.
Barksdale avoids the head kick by Ramirezovic.
Barksdale tries to clinch but Ramirezovic moves out of range.
Barksdale lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barksdale. Ramirezovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Ramirezovic.
Barksdale fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barksdale throws a leg kick but Ramirezovic checks it.
Barksdale misses with a kick to the body.
Barksdale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramirezovic manages to avoid it.
Barksdale connects with a jab.
Ramirezovic looks to clinch
and Barksdale cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ramirezovic lands with a cross.
Ramirezovic connects with a solid leg kick.
A left lands for Barksdale.
Ramirezovic connects with an inside leg kick.
Ramirezovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Decent striking displayed by Barksdale there.
Ramirezovic tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Barksdale misses with a head kick.
Jamalski Ramirezovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barksdale.
Barksdale tries to clinch up but Ramirezovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Barksdale dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ramirezovic. That did some damage!
Ramirezovic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ramirezovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barksdale looks to land a left hand but Ramirezovic moved out of range nicely.
Ramirezovic throws out a powerful jab.
Barksdale uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ramirezovic.
Barksdale connects with a looping right hand.
Barksdale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramirezovic.
Barksdale connects with a leg kick. Ramirezovic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barksdale cracks Ramirezovic with an open hand slap.
Ramirezovic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ramirezovic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barksdale to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ramirezovic. That one must have hurt.
Ramirezovic tries a head kick but it misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ramirezovic crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barksdale - the referee stops the clock and Ramirezovic gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barksdale. Ramirezovic manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice straight punches there by Ramirezovic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ramirezovic.
Ramirezovic throws a body punch but Barksdale moves out of range.
Ramirezovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramirezovic is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ramirezovic closes the distance and pushes Barksdale back into the cage.
Barksdale working aggressively here.
Barksdale trying to stall but Ramirezovic improves his position.
Barksdale tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ramirezovic lands with a left to the head.
Ramirezovic blocks an elbow strike from Barksdale.
Barksdale holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ramirezovic throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barksdale.
Ramirezovic prevents a body shot from Barksdale.
A shot in the inside from Barksdale.
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!
Ramirezovic blocking some punches.
Ramirezovic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barksdale swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramirezovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barksdale misses with some punches.
Barksdale lands with a right to the head.
Ramirezovic misses with some punches.
Barksdale avoids the elbow strike from Ramirezovic, against the cage.
Barksdale working aggressively here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ramirezovic misses with an elbow over the top.
Ramirezovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barksdale is defending well for now.
Ramirezovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Ramirezovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermaine Barksdale had his way with Jamalski Ramirezovic in that round.
The cut man is working on Jamalski Ramirezovic's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Barksdale throws a push kick but Ramirezovic slaps the foot to one side.
Barksdale fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ramirezovic is looking to score with low kicks.
Barksdale circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ramirezovic cracks Barksdale with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barksdale avoids the head kick by Ramirezovic.
A jab from Barksdale does it's job there.
Barksdale takes a swing at Ramirezovic's ribcage but misses.
Barksdale connects with a looping right hand.
Barksdale keeps the fight on the outside.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ramirezovic, as that shot connected.
Barksdale misses with a straight left.
Ramirezovic throws a head kick but Barksdale moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramirezovic forces Barksdale back against the cage and clinches.
Ramirezovic tries to land knees in the clinch but Barksdale avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Barksdale.
Barksdale throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramirezovic.
Barksdale lands a left hand.
Barksdale wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ramirezovic has him pressed against the cage.
Ramirezovic lands an elbow that stopped Barksdale in his tracks for a moment.
Barksdale looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Barksdale misses with the head strike.
Ramirezovic lands with a short shot to the head.
Ramirezovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barksdale misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barksdale misses with an elbow over the top.
Ramirezovic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barksdale misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barksdale creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barksdale misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirezovic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramirezovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Barksdale manages to break the clinch.
Barksdale wants to clinch.
Ramirezovic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramirezovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Ramirezovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Barksdale scores with a jab. Ramirezovic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barksdale takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barksdale throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Barksdale looks to land a body kick but Ramirezovic moved away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ramirezovic.
Ramirezovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barksdale's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ramirezovic. That's going to slow Barksdale down.
Barksdale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramirezovic staying out of range there.
Ramirezovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barksdale throws an overhand right that lands on Ramirezovic's shoulder, as Ramirezovic tries to avoid the shot.
Ramirezovic misses the shot to the body.
Ramirezovic walks into a stiff left hand from Barksdale.
Barksdale avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramirezovic with a nice cross.
Barksdale throws the left hand but Ramirezovic avoids the punch easily.
Barksdale ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barksdale works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ramirezovic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ramirezovic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Barksdale. That snapped Ramirezovic's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice combination there by Barksdale.
Nice straight punches there by Barksdale. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barksdale.
Barksdale avoids the head kick by Ramirezovic.
Barksdale ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ramirezovic connects with a body shot that sends Barksdale's belly button to the back.
Ramirezovic throws a hook but Barksdale blocks it.
Ramirezovic does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ramirezovic takes one to the chin there.
Ramirezovic motions for Barksdale to come forward. Ramirezovic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barksdale throws a sloppy head kick and Ramirezovic moves out of range easily.
Ramirezovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Barksdale is just out of range.
Jab from Ramirezovic.
Barksdale lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jamalski Ramirezovic.
I think Ramirezovic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 47:48
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamalski Ramirezovic!
Jamalski Ramirezovic is the new light heavyweight champion!
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C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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