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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Avon Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Chatzikomninos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barksdale comes to the cage accompanied by Three Six Mafia - Its A Fight . Avon Barksdale has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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211 lbs
23 - 16 - 1 |
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211 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Avon Barksdale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexei Chatzikomninos!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chatzikomninos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice defenses there by Chatzikomninos.
Good leg kick by Chatzikomninos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barksdale fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barksdale takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chatzikomninos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barksdale rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chatzikomninos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barksdale seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Barksdale bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barksdale scores with a spinning back kick!
A punch lands to the side of Barksdale 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chatzikomninos has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Barksdale swats away the attempt to clinch by Chatzikomninos.
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!
Barksdale scores with a nice strike.
Chatzikomninos takes a swing at Barksdale's ribcage but misses.
Chatzikomninos throws a combination that misses
and Barksdale counters with a stiff right hand.
Chatzikomninos misses with an uppercut.
Chatzikomninos staying out of range there.
Barksdale throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chatzikomninos counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Barksdale!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos working away.
Barksdale tries to improve position but can't.
Chatzikomninos lands a nice forearm strike.
Chatzikomninos fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Chatzikomninos working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Chatzikomninos lands some shots froms side control.
Chatzikomninos landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Barksdale wants to control but Chatzikomninos postures up.
Chatzikomninos sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Barksdale is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Chatzikomninos lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Barksdale manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chatzikomninos's best efforts.
Chatzikomninos thows a huge punch but Barksdale dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chatzikomninos.
Chatzikomninos trying to control from Barksdale's half guard. Barksdale has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Barksdale utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chatzikomninos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barksdale utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chatzikomninos trying to move into half guard but instead Barksdale has managed to sweep!
Chatzikomninos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barksdale is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale tries to free his leg and advance position but Chatzikomninos is retaining full guard.
Chatzikomninos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barksdale is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Barksdale swings for the body but Chatzikomninos moves out of range.
Chatzikomninos connects with a solid leg kick.
Barksdale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barksdale lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Chatzikomninos 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.
Chatzikomninos moves out of range of the strikes.
Chatzikomninos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barksdale takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barksdale throws a head kick that half lands.
Barksdale throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chatzikomninos shoots in but no luck this time.
Avon Barksdale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barksdale scores with a punch to the head.
Avon Barksdale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos shoots in and gets a takedown into Barksdale's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barksdale working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chatzikomninos.
Chatzikomninos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chatzikomninos throws a strike but Barksdale rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Barksdale sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chatzikomninos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Barksdale is looking to escape.
Chatzikomninos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chatzikomninos is trying to control the action in half guard but Barksdale is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexei Chatzikomninos will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Barksdale lands with a right hand.
A jab from Chatzikomninos finds it's way through Barksdale's defenses.
Nice uppercut lands for Barksdale. That snapped Chatzikomninos's head back.
Chatzikomninos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barksdale throws an overhand right that lands on Chatzikomninos's shoulder, as Chatzikomninos tries to avoid the shot.
Chatzikomninos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chatzikomninos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chatzikomninos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barksdale looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barksdale throws a jab but it's blocked by Chatzikomninos.
Chatzikomninos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barksdale is out of range.
Chatzikomninos tries to clinch up but Barksdale circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barksdale misses with a double jab.
Barksdale throws a looping overhand right but Chatzikomninos ducks down to avoid it.
Chatzikomninos tries to clinch but Barksdale is having none of it.
Barksdale fires out a quick counter leg kick but Chatzikomninos just manages to avoid it.
Barksdale is looking to land body kicks.
Chatzikomninos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barksdale throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos drives through and clinches with Barksdale against the cage.
Chatzikomninos has Barksdale pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barksdale manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chatzikomninos wants a takedown but no success here.
Chatzikomninos manages to break the clinch.
Barksdale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chatzikomninos throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Barksdale was covering up waiting for the punch and Chatzikomninos finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Chatzikomninos throws a big right hand that misses.
Chatzikomninos postures up.
Chatzikomninos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barksdale works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barksdale keeping moving, preventing Chatzikomninos from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chatzikomninos looking to sit in guard and control but Barksdale gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chatzikomninos looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Barksdale puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chatzikomninos is not content to let Barksdale control the position.
Chatzikomninos is trying to stand back up but Barksdale is controlling him
The fighters are battling for position here. Chatzikomninos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chatzikomninos keeping moving, preventing Barksdale from controlling successfully.
Barksdale is fighting to break Chatzikomninos's control of his arms but Chatzikomninos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos wants to sweep here but Barksdale controlling him for the moment.
Chatzikomninos is looking to stand up but Barksdale isn't so interested in that idea.
Barksdale sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Barksdale lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barksdale misses with a wild body shot.
Chatzikomninos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chatzikomninos scores with a nice right hand.
Barksdale throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale dodges the punch combination from Chatzikomninos.
Chatzikomninos instigates a clinch.
Chatzikomninos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chatzikomninos manages to break the clinch.
Barksdale throws a head kick but Chatzikomninos moves out of range.
Barksdale scores with a jab.
Barksdale throws a hook but Chatzikomninos blocks it.
Chatzikomninos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chatzikomninos throws a leg kick
and Barksdale counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Chatzikomninos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barksdale throws out the jab.
Chatzikomninos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barksdale with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barksdale displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chatzikomninos throws out the jab.
Barksdale steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chatzikomninos.
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 Avon Barksdale will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Chatzikomninos scores with a body shot.
Barksdale moves forwards but Chatzikomninos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barksdale throws a body shot but no joy.
Chatzikomninos with the counter takedown but Barksdale avoids it easily.
Barksdale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chatzikomninos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barksdale comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Chatzikomninos lands a nice uppercut.
Chatzikomninos struggles to land a body shot inside as Barksdale controls his hands.
Barksdale lands an elbow inside that Chatzikomninos shrugs off.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chatzikomninos lands a shoulder strike.
Barksdale is rocked!
Barksdale misses with an elbow strike.
Oh Barksdale is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chatzikomninos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Avon Barksdale is winning the standup battle so far.
Chatzikomninos circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Barksdale to the canvas! Barksdale doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Chatzikomninos keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexei Chatzikomninos!
After winning the bout, Alexei Chatzikomninos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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