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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Barrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Herzig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herzig has chosen Deconstruction as his entrance music. Alexander Herzig has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Barry Barrera's chin.
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278 lbs
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260 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Barry Barrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Herzig!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herzig throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Barrera was covering up waiting for the punch and Herzig finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Barrera keeping moving, preventing Herzig from controlling successfully.
Herzig's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Barrera uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Herzig fails with a takedown attempt.
As Herzig backs away, Barrera returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Herzig darts in trying to clinch
and Barrera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herzig throws a right and a left that Barrera avoids nicely.
Herzig throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barrera was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzig lands a nice hook to Barrera's body. Barrera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Barrera. No joy for Herzig on that attempt.
Barrera went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Barrera moves out of range of the body kick from Herzig.
Herzig tries to clinch but Barrera is having none of it.
Barrera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Herzig as he jumps to the side.
A punch combination from Herzig misses.
Barrera changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Barrera really is a fat lump.
Herzig fails with a takedown attempt.
Barry Barrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Herzig.
Herzig shoots in and drives through. Barrera sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrera dives in and grabs Herzig's left leg, looking for a takedown. Herzig pushes down on Barrera's head and hops out.
Herzig will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Herzig looks winded!
Herzig shoots in and drives through. Barrera sprawls well.
Barrera shoots in for a takedown but Herzig shows good takedown defense.
Nice takedown defense from Barrera. No joy for Herzig on that attempt.
Barrera attempts a counter takedown but Herzig avoids it well and moves away.
Herzig stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Herzig wants it to stay on the feet.
Barrera closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Herzig did well to prevent Barrera getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Herzig trying to control from the bottom.
Barrera slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzig pushes Barrera off but Barrera dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barrera content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Barrera seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Herzig for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barrera creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Herzig is trying to improve his position.
Barrera is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Herzig's shoulder. That is not cool.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Herzig is looking for a sweep.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Alexander Herzig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Herzig misses with a head kick.
Barrera is looking for a counter combo.
Herzig tries for a takedown but Barrera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Barrera dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Barrera tries for a takedown but Herzig sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barrera shoots for a double leg takedown but Herzig sprawls well. He's pushed Barrera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Herzig shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Barrera's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barrera doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Herzig makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Herzig sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barrera's guard.
Herzig is trying to control the action in half guard but Barrera is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Herzig not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrera works his way to full guard. Good work.
Herzig working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barrera is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Herzig is breathing heavily.
Herzig tries to get to full guard but Barrera has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzig is trying to control but can't.
Herzig tries to get to full guard but Barrera has control of the leg.
Herzig has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barrera is working away from the top position though.
Barry Barrera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barrera is looking to stall here but Herzig recovers full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Herzig wants to stand but Barrera is controlling the position.
Herzig is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barrera engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Barrera wants to stand but Herzig is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzig dives in for a single leg takedown but Barrera sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Herzig fails with a takedown attempt.
Barrera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Herzig sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barrera somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Barrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barrera avoids the head kick by Herzig.
Barrera appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barrera throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Herzig tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Barrera is in Herzig's guard.
Barrera trying to control but Herzig is working from the bottom.
Barrera engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Herzig is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barrera wants to control from the top but Herzig keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexander Herzig will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Barrera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Herzig tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barrera defends well and Herzig ends up having to push Barrera into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barrera seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Herzig manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Barrera on his heels. He'll look to pass Barrera's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herzig drops back looking for a leg! Barrera is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barrera manages to kick Herzig off! Herzig jumps back into Barrera's guard.
Barrera is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Herzig is controlling him.
Herzig throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herzig makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Herzig would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Barrera trying to keep a closed guard but Herzig is proving a slippery customer.
Herzig takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzig won't allow Barrera to sweep him here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Herzig stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Herzig shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Herzig showed some decent athleticism there.
Herzig stops Barrera from getting back to his feet.
Barrera works his way to full guard. Good work.
Herzig trying to control the position from guard on top but Barrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Herzig slips nicely into half guard.
Herzig stands up and beckons Barrera to join him on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herzig doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Barrera to counter with a crisp jab.
Barrera shoots in but Herzig avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barrera gets a double leg takedown into Herzig's guard.
Herzig wants to sweep here but Barrera controlling him for the moment.
Herzig has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Barrera has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzig is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barrera content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Herzig is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Herzig keeps trying to improve his position.
Herzig struggling a bit here.
Herzig is looking to get back to his feet here but Barrera is keeping cool and he's managed to take Herzig's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Herzig can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexander Herzig.
I think Herzig 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
28% |
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