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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aldo Barbados (ranked 592 p4p, 62 weight class) and Pedro Kapaldi (ranked 570 p4p, 61 weight class). Barbados comes to the cage accompanied by What's It All For. Aldo Barbados had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Aldo Barbados!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedro Kapaldi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbados looks to land a combination but Kapaldi avoids it well.
Kapaldi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbados throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbados throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barbados throws a series of punches but Kapaldi moves out of range.
Kapaldi throws a body punch but Barbados moves out of range.
Barbados seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kapaldi scores with a nice head shot.
Kapaldi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kapaldi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Barbados connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kapaldi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kapaldi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kapaldi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barbados tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbados throws a nice looking combination but Kapaldi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kapaldi throws a right and a left that Barbados avoids nicely.
Kapaldi throws a wild body kick that Barbados sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kapaldi thumps Barbados with a low kick.
A big left from Kapaldi misses.
Pedro Kapaldi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kapaldi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbados misses with a jab to the body
and Kapaldi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kapaldi punishes Barbados's body with a nice straight punch.
Barbados definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kapaldi scores with a shot to the body.
Kapaldi cracks Barbados with a good jab.
Barbados with a hook.
Barbados misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barbados takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kapaldi connects with a leg kick. Barbados looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kapaldi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barbados lands a high kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbados takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kapaldi pushes Barbados away with a front kick.
Barbados keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbados seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbados throws out a powerful jab.
Kapaldi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barbados works over Kapaldi's head and body with a nice combination.
Barbados blocks the body kick.
Barbados is looking to counter punch.
Kapaldi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kapaldi misses with a body punch
and Barbados cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kapaldi throws a hook but Barbados avoids it easily.
Kapaldi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barbados rather than just go for the knockout.
Kapaldi scores with a shot to the body.
Kapaldi blocks a head kick by Barbados.
As Barbados backs off Kapaldi throws a huge counter combo but Barbados manages to avoid it all.
Barbados swings widly with a right hand
and Kapaldi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kapaldi 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.
Kapaldi throws a front kick that sends Barbados stumbling back into the cage.
Sloppy strikes from Barbados. Those never looked like landing.
Barbados swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kapaldi's corner calls for a 1-2. Kapaldi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kapaldi lands a leg kick that knocks Barbados off balance momentarily.
Kapaldi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbados.
Barbados appears to be looking for a big counter.
Barbados on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kapaldi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kapaldi throws an overhand right that lands on Barbados's shoulder, as Barbados tries to avoid the shot.
Kapaldi cracks a nice hook into Barbados's ribs.
Barbados throws a body punch but Kapaldi moves out of range.
Kapaldi swings for the body but Barbados moves out of range.
Barbados misses with a wild combination.
Kapaldi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kapaldi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbados counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Barbados. Those never looked like landing.
Kapaldi misses with an uppercut
and Barbados counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kapaldi looks for the body kick but Barbados saw that one coming.
Barbados keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbados is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kapaldi avoids the head kick by Barbados.
Kapaldi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kapaldi tries to land a leg kick but Barbados saw it coming and moves away.
Kapaldi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kapaldi throws a right hand that misses
and Barbados counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbados takes a swing at Kapaldi's ribcage but misses.
Kapaldi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Kapaldi. Beautiful body shot.
Barbados misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kapaldi throws a hook but Barbados blocks it.
Kapaldi connects with a body shot.
Kapaldi is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Kapaldi dominated that round.
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.
A good leg kick by Kapaldi.
Kapaldi lands a jab to Barbados's midsection.
Barbados avoids the head kick by Kapaldi.
Barbados throws a big counter combination but Kapaldi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kapaldi throws a body kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Barbados tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbados's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kapaldi under the eye.
Pedro Kapaldi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kapaldi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barbados misses with a few strikes there.
Kapaldi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbados looks to land a combination but Kapaldi avoids it well.
Barbados takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbados misses with a wild body shot.
Kapaldi scores with a nice body kick.
Kapaldi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barbados. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kapaldi avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kapaldi misses with a hook. Barbados ducked under it nicely.
Barbados is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kapaldi misses with a looping right.
Barbados throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kapaldi misses with a kick to the body.
Barbados appears to be looking for a big counter.
Barbados throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kapaldi looks to land a left hand but Barbados moved out of range nicely.
Kapaldi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A solid body kick from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi throws a low kick but Barbados moves out of range easily.
Barbados misses with a looping right.
Kapaldi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barbados uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kapaldi.
Kapaldi misses the shot to the body.
Barbados tried to counter with a leg kick but Kapaldi avoided it.
Barbados connects with a single shot there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kapaldi throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kapaldi cracks Barbados with an open hand slap.
Barbados slips a jab from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi lands a lovely overhand right.
Aldo Barbados is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kapaldi just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbados was well out of range. Poor timing from Kapaldi.
Barbados is looking for a counter combo.
Kapaldi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbados pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kapaldi.
Barbados looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barbados misses with a wild body shot.
Kapaldi misses with a jab to the body
and Barbados counters with a left and a right that stings Kapaldi.
Kapaldi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barbados counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kapaldi lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbados scores with a sloppy right hand. Kapaldi should have avoided that one.
Kapaldi lands with a nice body kick.
Kapaldi looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbados is just out of range.
Barbados throws a quick counter head kick but Kapaldi was just out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Barbados might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Barbados walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kapaldi lands a body shot.
Kapaldi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barbados closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Barbados slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kapaldi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Barbados misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbados feints a jab promting Kapaldi to slip. Barbados then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kapaldi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kapaldi connects with a body shot that sends Barbados's belly button to the back.
Kapaldi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbados manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbados misses with a series of wild punches.
Barbados takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A slow jab from Kapaldi misses its intended target.
Kapaldi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barbados pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kapaldi moves out of range of the strikes.
A combination from Barbados does no damage.
Kapaldi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barbados is out of range and Kapaldi settles back down.
A slow jab from Kapaldi misses its intended target.
Kapaldi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbados's sensitive parts.
Kapaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbados moves away.
As Kapaldi looks to move away, Barbados throws a big counter combo but Kapaldi just gets out of the way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbados throws a nice looking combination but Kapaldi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kapaldi misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pedro Kapaldi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kapaldi with a nice cross.
Kapaldi motions for Barbados to come forward. Kapaldi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kapaldi avoids the head kick by Barbados.
Barbados misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barbados keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbados is looking for a counter combo.
Kapaldi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barbados lands a nice shot that snaps Kapaldi's head back.
Kapaldi misses the jab.
Barbados is looking for a counter combo.
Kapaldi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kapaldi misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbados scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Barbados will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Barbados throws a right and a left that Kapaldi avoids nicely.
Kapaldi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kapaldi wants to land a leg kick but Barbados is out of range.
Barbados went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kapaldi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbados manages to avoid it.
Kapaldi slips under a jab from Barbados.
Nice body kick there by Kapaldi.
A combination from Barbados does no damage.
Kapaldi misses with a double jab
and Kapaldi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbados goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Kapaldi.
Barbados misses with a series of wild punches.
Kapaldi connects with a body shot.
Barbados swinging wildly here.
Pedro Kapaldi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbados on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Barbados jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kapaldi misses with an uppercut. Barbados saw that one coming.
Kapaldi slips a jab and a cross from Barbados.
Kapaldi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbados avoids a kick to the body.
Kapaldi looks to land a right hand but Barbados moved out of range.
Kapaldi throws a hook but Barbados blocks it.
Kapaldi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kapaldi lands a jab to the nose.
Barbados steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kapaldi. That one must have hurt.
Kapaldi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbados moves out of range of the body kick from Kapaldi.
Barbados misses with a double jab.
Kapaldi misses with a looping left.
Barbados throws a hook but Kapaldi avoids it easily.
Barbados takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbados fails to land with a series of punches.
A cross from Kapaldi lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kapaldi. Barbados does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kapaldi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kapaldi.
Barbados lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kapaldi looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbados is just out of range.
Barbados falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kapaldi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kapaldi throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kapaldi punishes Barbados's body with a nice straight punch.
Kapaldi throws a body kick that misses.
Barbados blocks a low kick nicely.
Barbados swinging wildly here.
Kapaldi tries a quick counter leg kick but Barbados is wise to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - Kapaldi coming out on top.
Kapaldi throws a hook but Barbados avoids it easily.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kapaldi in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Barbados doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kapaldi looks for the body kick but Barbados saw that one coming.
Barbados was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice shot lands for Kapaldi.
Kapaldi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Aldo Barbados has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kapaldi. Barbados does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Kapaldi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kapaldi 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Kapaldi!
Pedro Kapaldi very nearly forgot to thank FORCEE amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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