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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Norman Barry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Bush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harry Bush has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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162 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Norman Barry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harry Bush!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bush shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barry as he avoids it easily.
Bush gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Barry has Bush pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bush manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Barry tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bush manages to break the clinch.
Bush dives in and scores a takedown into Barry's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Barry trying to control the position.
Barry is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bush breaks the clinch.
Bush tries for a takedown but Barry sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barry tries to keep at a distance but Bush has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barry is trying to pull guard but Bush turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Norman Barry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barry is struggling to control the position.
Barry pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bush blocks the elbow strike.
Barry tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bush has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Barry uses from the top position.
Bush thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bush pulls Barry in close to prevent any damage.
Bush wriggles free and stands up.
Bush shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barry moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barry jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bush walks away with a smile on his face. Barry gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bush moves into the clinch.
Barry lands an elbow that stopped Bush in his tracks for a moment.
Barry is trying to pull guard but Bush turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bush pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bush moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barry is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bush to keep the fight standing.
Barry throws an elbow but it misses.
Bush is trying to break the clinch but Barry is controlling him.
Barry jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bush walks away with a smile on his face. Barry gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bush shoots for a takedown but Barry saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bush shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barry as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bush stuffs the takedown.
Bush uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bush darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bush throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barry tries to roll over but Bush keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bush working Barry over with strikes.
Barry trying to control but Bush postures up.
Barry might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bush wants to control but Barry is keeping him busy.
Bush lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barry trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Bush tries to control but Barry wriggling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bush looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Bush dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bush misses with a takedown attempt
and Barry counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bush throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Barry tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bush is in Barry's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barry is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Barry wants to sweep but no luck.
Barry has a closed guard, preventing Bush from standing up.
Bush in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bush trying to control but Barry is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Barry wants to stand up but Bush is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barry controls Bush momentarily but Bush frees himself.
Harry Bush has got the better of the ground game so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Danga de danga de dang - Bush scores with a four punch combination!
Bush shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bush being controlled here momentarily.
Bush trying to control the position from guard on top but Barry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bush is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barry trying to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bush wants to control from the top but Barry keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Harry Bush.
Bush shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barry defends it nicely.
Bush fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bush is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barry sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Norman Barry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Bush.
Bush clinches up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Barry.
Barry misses with a knee strike.
Bush breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bush fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bush moves into the clinch.
Barry gets control of Bush's arms and successfully pulls guard. Barry will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Barry keeping moving, preventing Bush from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Barry throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Barry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bush is one step ahead there.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Harry Bush.
Bush throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Bush showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bush tries for a takedown but Barry circles away easily
and Barry counters with a two punch combo.
Bush closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bush is keen to just control but Barry is a slippery customer.
Bush wants to stand but Barry has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Bush wants to pass the guard but Barry is defending well.
Barry pushes Bush off and gets back to his feet.
Bush has managed to clinch.
Barry is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barry is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bush to keep the fight standing.
Barry fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Barry has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bush after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Norman Barry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bush gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Barry wants to get back to his feet.
Barry won't allow Bush to pass to mount.
Bush is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barry sees it coming and defends easily.
Bush takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bush is trying to control. Barry wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barry trying to hold on to Bush's head to control him but Bush postures up.
Bush prevents Barry from improving his position.
Bush trying to control from half guard but Barry is working away.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Barry is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Harry Bush wasn't active enough on the ground.
Barry looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bush.
Bush gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barry is trying to maintain a safe position but Bush gets an underhook and turns Barry into the cage.
Bush is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bush has Barry pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barry manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Barry gets control of Bush's arms and successfully pulls guard. Barry will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bush's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barry is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bush throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barry keeping moving, preventing Bush from controlling successfully.
Barry can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bush controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Harry Bush was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bush throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bush shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Barry is trying to defend but Bush finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Norman Barry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harry Bush is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bush keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Bush comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bush has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Bush!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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