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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sanjay Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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232 lbs
18 - 11 - 0 |
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191 cm
35
284 lbs
25 - 14 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sanjay Singh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Singh. Barnett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Singh takes the fight into the clinch.
Singh is trying to break the clinch but Barnett is controlling him.
Singh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Singh connects with an inside leg kick.
Barnett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Singh throws out the jab.
Barnett with the counter takedown but Singh avoids it easily.
Singh motions for Barnett to come forward. Singh throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barnett tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Singh throws a leg kick but Barnett checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barnett has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Singh looks to throw the jab but Barnett is out of range.
Barnett feints the counter takedown.
Singh swings widly with a right hand
and Barnett counters with a single leg into guard. Singh didn't expect that.
Singh is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Singh tries to break the clinch but Barnett is controlling the position.
Singh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Singh misses.
Barnett drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Singh defends it well.
Decent striking displayed by Singh there.
Barnett is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Singh.
It looks like Josh Barnett has been cut.
Singh 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.
Barnett tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Barnett ducks under a wild hook from Singh.
Singh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Singh throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnett.
Barnett feints the counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Singh. That's going to slow Barnett down.
Singh misses with a hook.
Barnett feints the counter takedown.
Singh throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Singh throws a leg kick
and Barnett counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Singh!
Barnett thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Barnett trying to control the action but Singh is working from the bottom.
Barnett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Singh knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh is not content to let Barnett control the position.
Singh is looking for a sweep.
Barnett goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Singh has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Barnett but great work by Singh.
Barnett is trying to control Singh's posture but Singh avoids it.
Barnett is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Barnett is trying to get back to half guard.
Barnett wants to get back to his feet but Singh is dominant here and he's now got Barnett's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh is hanging on to Barnett's back as he tries to escape.
Barnett is still trying to improve position.
Singh just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Singh not allowing Barnett to control his hands.
Singh wants to control but Barnett manages to buck him off and is now in Singh's guard! Nice work there by Barnett!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Singh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Singh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sanjay Singh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh Barnett's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Singh jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Singh lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Singh here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Barnett blocks a jab.
Singh misses with a few strikes there.
And Barnett tries to counter it with a takedown but Singh pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Singh connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barnett momentarily.
Singh throws an overhand right that lands on Barnett's shoulder, as Barnett tries to avoid the shot.
Barnett avoids the body shot from Singh.
Barnett drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Singh defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Singh.
Singh feints a jab promting Barnett to slip. Singh then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Barnett slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Singh throws a sloppy body shot
and Barnett counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Singh makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh loads up on a big right hand but Barnett slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Singh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Singh, right into the meat.
Singh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnett can do to turn this around?
Barnett blocks a leg kick.
Singh scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Singh swings widly with a right hand
and Barnett counters with a takedown into side control.
Barnett is chipping away with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Singh is looking for a sweep.
Barnett scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett is looking to take a break and control but Singh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnett tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barnett has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Barnett is trying to move to mount but Singh reverses beautifully and ends up in Barnett's guard.
Singh passes into half guard.
Barnett wants to control but Singh is keeping busy.
Singh is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing that Singh has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Barnett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnett wants to control but Singh passes into side.
Singh decides to stand up, so the ref orders Barnett to his feet.
Singh misses with a double jab.
Singh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnett drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Singh defends it well.
Singh throws a hook but Barnett avoids it easily.
Singh misses with a left hand
and Barnett decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Singh's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barnett is looking to work some ground and pound but Singh has wrist control.
Barnett working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Singh is keeping the position for now.
Barnett looking to sit in guard and control but Singh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Singh content to stall in guard here.
Barnett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sanjay Singh dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Josh Barnett's cut.
That's time! Singh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A slow jab from Singh misses its intended target.
Barnett is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Singh throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barnett counters with a nice double leg into side control. Singh won't be happy with that.
Singh tries to bench press Barnett off him but Barnett keeps the position.
Barnett wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Singh, who protects the arm well.
Barnett looking to control but instead Singh has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Barnett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barnett wants to pass to mount but Singh is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh trying to control here.
Barnett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Singh is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh is trying to maintain the position but Barnett is very close to passing his half guard.
Barnett is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Singh sees it coming and defends easily.
Barnett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Singh is just riding it out for now. Barnett eventually gives up the hold.
Singh is trying to stand.
Barnett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Singh tries to roll over but Barnett keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Singh tries to kick Barnett off but Barnett keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Singh manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barnett pushing down on Singh's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barnett seems to be looking for submissions.
Barnett is stalling here. Singh is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Barnett seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Singh has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Barnett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Singh wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Singh stands up and beckons Barnett to his feet.
Singh lands a leg kick that knocks Barnett off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh with a hook.
Singh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Singh looks to throw the jab but Barnett is out of range.
Singh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Singh misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barnett drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Singh defends it well.
Singh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Singh throws a leg kick
and Barnett counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh wants to control but Barnett is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barnett is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Singh doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnett.
Barnett looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Barnett is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Singh defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sanjay Singh.
Well Singh has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sanjay Singh!
A relieved looking Sanjay Singh thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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hype
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