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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Caio Barbosa (ranked 2186 p4p, 219 weight class) and Mac Bandini (ranked 23023 p4p, 428 weight class). Caio Barbosa has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Caio Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mac Bandini!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bandini 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.
Barbosa scores with a body shot.
Barbosa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Barbosa misses with a straight left.
Barbosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bandini.
Good standup being displayed there by Barbosa as he connects with a hook.
Barbosa needs to keep his hands up - Bandini had a free shot at his head there.
Barbosa digs a good hook to Bandini's body.
We've been hearing reports that Barbosa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Bandini's shoulder, as Bandini tries to avoid the shot.
Bandini lands with a cross.
Bandini scores with a jab. Barbosa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandini changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bandini rushes Barbosa and presses him up against the cage.
Bandini wants to get back to striking at distance but Barbosa won't allow it.
Bandini breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Barbosa misses.
Bandini looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bandini bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bandini, as that shot connected.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Bandini moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Bandini.
Bandini throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa cracks a nice hook into Bandini's ribs.
Bandini gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barbosa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bandini.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Bandini finds it's way through Barbosa's defenses.
Barbosa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Caio Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barbosa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bandini has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Barbosa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bandini finds it's way round the side to connect with Barbosa's head.
Barbosa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bandini looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bandini is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbosa is putting a hurting on Bandini here, landing some big shots from side control.
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!
Bandini is trying to get back to his feet.
Barbosa wants to control for a moment but Bandini uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Bandini on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barbosa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barbosa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Barbosa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bandini is refusing to be controlled, as Barbosa sits in half guard.
Barbosa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Barbosa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bandini avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barbosa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bandini really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barbosa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barbosa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barbosa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa wants to pass the guard but Bandini is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barbosa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barbosa throwing shots but Bandini is blocking nicely.
Barbosa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bandini is just riding it out for now. Barbosa eventually gives up the hold.
Barbosa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandini is looking to escape.
Barbosa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barbosa controlling the action here.
Barbosa is looking to take a break and control but Bandini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandini keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caio Barbosa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bandini misses with a body shot.
A big left from Bandini misses.
Bandini misses with a low kick as Barbosa jumps back.
Bandini takes one to the chin there.
Bandini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbosa.
Bandini connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bandini scores with a jab. Barbosa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bandini throws the left hand but Barbosa avoids the punch easily.
Bandini lands with an overhand left.
Mac Bandini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bandini scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bandini has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bandini there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bandini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Bandini swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bandini throws out the jab.
Barbosa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa throws a lazy right hand but Bandini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barbosa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bandini. Bandini circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bandini but Bandini pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barbosa throws a big shot that misses.
Bandini uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandini takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good standup being displayed there by Bandini as he connects with a hook.
Bandini staying out of range there.
Bandini let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bandini throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barbosa on the side of the head.
Bandini slips a jab and a cross from Barbosa.
Bandini scores with a nice right hand.
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandini manages to avoid it.
Barbosa walks into a left hand.
Bandini is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bandini slips a jab from Barbosa.
A big right from Bandini misses.
Mac Bandini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bandini finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bandini attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bandini keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barbosa throws a hook but Bandini blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bandini scores with a jab. Barbosa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bandini lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barbosa will feel that in the morning.
Bandini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bandini's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bandini duly obliges.
Barbosa misses with a looping right.
Barbosa looks to land a combination but Bandini avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandini manages to avoid it.
Bandini cracks Barbosa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bandini throws the left hand but Barbosa avoids the punch easily.
Bandini attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Bandini scores with a four punch combination!
Barbosa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Bandini moves away and avoids it.
Barbosa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bandini sprawls well initially but Barbosa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bandini pushes Barbosa off looking to stand but Barbosa dives back in and keeps control.
Barbosa trying to control from half guard but Bandini is working away.
Barbosa wants to pass to mount but Bandini is defending the position.
Bandini blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is trying to control. Bandini wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barbosa working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Barbosa is trying to work for a kimura but Bandini is defending well.
Barbosa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Barbosa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barbosa is trying to control. Bandini wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bandini blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barbosa.
Barbosa is taking a breather. Bandini says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Barbosa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barbosa thows a huge punch but Bandini dodges it nicely.
Barbosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandini keeps working.
Barbosa is thwarting Bandini's attempts to control the position.
Barbosa controlling the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Barbosa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barbosa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mac Bandini will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bandini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barbosa throws a series of punches but Bandini moves out of range.
Barbosa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bandini.
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbosa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bandini sprawls well initially but Barbosa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bandini pushes Barbosa off looking to stand but Barbosa dives back in and keeps control.
Barbosa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bandini defending well though.
Barbosa is nestled in close to Bandini, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barbosa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barbosa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barbosa working the head and body with strikes.
Bandini regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Barbosa.
Bandini is looking to stand up but Barbosa isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa landing some decent shots from guard.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandini keeping full guard, as Barbosa tries to pass.
Bandini is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bandini wants to get back to his feet but Barbosa passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barbosa moves nicely into side control.
Barbosa misses with the ground and pound.
Barbosa is looking to take a break and control but Bandini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandini managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Barbosa.
Barbosa landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa advances to mount.
Barbosa lands a big shot there that rocks Bandini but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Barbosa looking to control but Bandini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bandini is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Bandini is squirming around, avoiding Barbosa's attempts to control the action.
Bandini defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Barbosa.
Barbosa scoring with strikes but Bandini is staying in there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Barbosa looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Barbosa misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Barbosa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bandini is looking to escape.
Barbosa with the ground and pound from mount.
Barbosa lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbosa wants to control the pace but Bandini is squirming around nicely.
Bandini takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bandini is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Caio Barbosa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Barbosa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caio Barbosa!
In his post fight interview, Caio Barbosa started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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