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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Barboza (ranked 4686 p4p, 386 weight class) and Real Madrid (ranked 5262 p4p, 418 weight class). Real Madrid told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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265 lbs
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270 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Charles Barboza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Real Madrid!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barboza shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Madrid manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Barboza stands and throws Madrid's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Madrid is looking to reverse the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Madrid can do anything to dispel that myth.
Madrid is not content to let Barboza control the position.
Barboza is trying to get an arm triangle but Madrid is defending well.
Barboza advances nicely into full mount.
Barboza looking to secure an arm triangle but Madrid defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboza wants to finish this one by submission but Madrid is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Barboza.
Madrid keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Barboza seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Madrid is holding on tight.
We've been hearing good reports from Barboza's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madrid is squirming around, avoiding Barboza's attempts to control the action.
Barboza moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Madrid has worked his arm free - good work by Madrid!
Barboza advances to mount.
Barboza moves to the back.
Barboza working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Barboza is looking to control Madrid but Madrid is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madrid defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Barboza's arms.
Barboza working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Barboza patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Madrid is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Madrid is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Barboza gets his way!
I would not like to be Madrid right now.
Barboza working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barboza is looking for the choke from the back position but Madrid is controlling his hands well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Barboza 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.
Madrid tries to sprawl but Barboza drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Madrid trying to control from the bottom.
Madrid is not content to let Barboza control the position.
Barboza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Madrid can do to turn this around?
Barboza wants to free his trapped foot but Madrid is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barboza trying to control from half guard but Madrid is working away.
Barboza is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Madrid defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboza is keen to just control but Madrid is a slippery customer.
Barboza is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Madrid is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madrid moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Madrid can't keep his opponent in guard - Barboza advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barboza wants to pass to mount but Madrid is defending the position.
Charles Barboza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barboza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Madrid has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barboza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barboza content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madrid wants to control but Barboza is keeping busy.
Barboza moves nicely into side control.
Madrid really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barboza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barboza moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Barboza advances to mount.
Barboza mounts Madrid! Really nice guard pass there!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barboza is looking to work his way around to Madrid's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Barboza wants to control the pace but Madrid is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Barboza dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Barboza fails with the takedown
and Madrid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barboza dives in and scores a takedown into Madrid's guard.
Madrid is looking to stand back up but Barboza counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Madrid.
Barboza is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Madrid defends it well.
Barboza is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Madrid defends it well.
Barboza wants to free his trapped foot but Madrid is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Madrid has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madrid is staying active underneath Barboza, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barboza passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Madrid!
Madrid is squirming around, avoiding Barboza's attempts to control the action.
Barboza moves to back control.
Barboza looking for the choke from the back.
Barboza has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Madrid is defending well but eventually Barboza manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Madrid has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Charles Barboza!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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