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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Blake Barrett (ranked 2614 p4p, 138 weight class) and Hakuna Matata (ranked 2416 p4p, 130 weight class). Hakuna Matata will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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135 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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169 cm
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138 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Blake Barrett!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hakuna Matata!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrett with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barrett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matata.
Matata uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Barrett misses the target.
Barrett walks into a left hand.
Barrett cracks a nice hook into Matata's ribs.
Matata swings widly with a right hand
and Barrett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matata changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barrett definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barrett blocking some punches.
Barrett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barrett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matata.
Matata has a couple of punches blocked by Barrett.
Barrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barrett lands a body punch in the clinch.
Matata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrett blocks an uppercut.
Barrett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barrett.
Barrett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Barrett.
Barrett lands a body shot in the clinch.
Barrett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barrett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matata lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matata blocks an uppercut.
Matata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barrett throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrett.
Good body shot from Barrett.
Barrett blocks an uppercut.
Matata cracks Barrett with a nice body shot.
Matata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matata digs a right hand underneath Barrett's ribcage. Barrett let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Matata fails to land.
Matata lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barrett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matata working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrett blocking some punches.
Matata lands with a right to the head.
Barrett tries a body shot but Matata blocks it.
Barrett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barrett blocking some punches.
Barrett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matata misses with a punch on the inside.
Barrett misses with a body punch.
Matata is working Barrett over against the cage.
Barrett blocking some punches.
Barrett can't find room to land a body shot as Matata controls the action.
Barrett misses with the head strike.
Barrett blocking some punches.
Matata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Matata.
Barrett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matata makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matata lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matata throws a punch but it's blocked by Barrett.
A head punch on the inside from Barrett fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matata.
Barrett can't find room to land a body shot as Matata controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matata blocking some punches.
Barrett lands with a left to the head.
Matata lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barrett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matata backwards.
Matata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barrett misses with some punches.
Matata misses with the head strike.
Matata lands with a short shot to the head.
Barrett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barrett blocks an uppercut.
Matata prevents a body shot from Barrett.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matata.
Matata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matata is leaning against Barrett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Matata lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barrett backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barrett misses with some punches.
Barrett misses with some punches.
Matata scores with a shoulder strike.
Matata lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Barrett.
Matata lands a nice shot to the body.
Matata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barrett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barrett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matata struggles to land a body shot inside as Barrett controls his hands.
Barrett tries to work over Matata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matata misses with some punches.
Matata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barrett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matata backwards.
Matata blocks a body shot from Barrett.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matata.
Matata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matata scores with a shot to the side of Barrett's head.
Matata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barrett scores with a hook to the body.
Matata throws a punch but it's blocked by Barrett.
Barrett tries a body shot but Matata blocks it.
Barrett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matata blocks a body shot from Barrett.
A head punch on the inside from Matata fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hakuna Matata will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Barrett rushes Matata and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've been informed that Matata has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Barrett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barrett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barrett blocking some punches.
Barrett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matata tries to work over Barrett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Matata.
Barrett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matata backwards.
Hakuna Matata seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Matata misses with some punches.
Barrett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barrett tries a body shot but Matata blocks it.
Barrett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matatas head.
A nice left hand lands by Matata.
Matata throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matata working aggressively here.
Barrett takes a shot to the head.
Barrett has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Barrett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barrett digs a right hand into Matata's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matata's gas tank.
Matata throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrett blocks an uppercut.
Matata misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrett.
Barrett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matata blocks an uppercut.
Matata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barrett.
Barrett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Barrett on the inside.
Barrett blocking some punches.
Barrett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matata scores with a shot to the side of Barrett's head.
Barrett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matata working aggressively here.
Barrett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Barrett.
Matata lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barrett struggles to land a body shot inside as Matata controls his hands.
Matata works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barrett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matata's elbow.
Barrett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barrett lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrett working aggressively here.
Barrett lands an uppercut.
Matata working aggressively here.
Matata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Matata.
Barrett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matata scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matata misses with a punch to the body.
Barrett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barrett blocks an uppercut.
Matata lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barrett lands with a left to the head.
Barrett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matata throws a punch but it's blocked by Barrett.
Matata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barrett.
Matata tries to work over Barrett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barrett swings wildly with an uppercut but Matata uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Barrett.
Barrett misses with a body punch.
Matata blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barrett working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matata.
Barrett misses with a punch on the inside.
Matata working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barrett.
Barrett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barrett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barrett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matata.
Matata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barrett pushes Matata back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barrett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barrett scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barrett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barrett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barrett tries to work over Matata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barrett lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Matata lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matata working aggressively here.
Barrett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matata backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matata blocks an uppercut.
Barrett tries to throw a body punch but Matata avoids it by throwing Barrett back against the cage.
Matata makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Barrett.
Barrett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matata.
Barrett throws a head punch that misses.
Barrett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matata's elbow.
Matata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barrett misses with the head strike.
Barrett can't find room to land a body shot as Matata controls the action.
A short right from Matata.
Barrett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barrett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barrett scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Matata.
Matata misses with a body punch.
Barrett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matatas head.
Matata takes a shot to the head.
Barrett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matata's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Barrett dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Matata scores with a sloppy right hand. Barrett should have avoided that one.
Barrett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matata.
Barrett moves out of range as Matata strikes.
Matata feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barretts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matata misses with a wild body shot.
Matata throws a shot from downtown. Barrett moves away and avoids it.
Barrett slips a straight right by Matata.
Matata throws a right hand that misses
letting Barrett counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Barrett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matata looks to score with a jab to the body but Barrett is just out of range.
Hakuna Matata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matata throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barrett counters with a nice body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Barrett as he connects with a hook.
Barrett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matata.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matata gets tackled into the cage by Barrett. Barrett maintains the clinch.
Barrett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matata scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barrett misses with some punches.
Matata misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrett.
Barrett blocks an uppercut.
Matata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barrett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrett works on Matata's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matata.
Matata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barrett lands a body punch in the clinch.
Matata lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barrett.
A shot in the inside from Barrett.
Barrett swings wildly with an uppercut but Matata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matata lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barrett backwards.
Barrett digs a right hand into Matata's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matata's gas tank.
Barrett can't find room to land a body shot as Matata controls the action.
Matata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Barrett as the two fighters clinch.
Matata takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Barrett.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barrett.
A right handed body shot lands from Barrett.
Barrett tries a body shot but Matata blocks it.
Barrett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matata tries to work over Barrett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Barrett.
Matata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matata blocking some punches.
Matata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barrett works on Matata's body with a couple of short punches.
Barrett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matata throws a punch but it's blocked by Barrett.
Barrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barrett scores with a shoulder strike.
Barrett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matata backwards.
Matata blocks an uppercut.
Matata blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Barrett.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barrett lands with a left to the head.
Matata swings wildly with an uppercut but Barrett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barrett scores with a shot to the side of Matata's head.
Barrett misses with a punch to the body.
Matata has a couple of punches blocked by Barrett.
Matata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Matata - that landed with a thud.
Matata tries to work over Barrett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barrett lands with a light punch inside.
Barrett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barrett lands with a right to the head.
Barrett digs a right hand underneath Matata's ribcage. Matata let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Barrett.
Barrett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrett.
Matata scores with a shot to the side of Barrett's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Matata fails to land.
Barrett lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Matata.
Barrett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barrett cracks Matata with a nice body shot.
Barrett tries to throw a body punch but Matata avoids it by throwing Barrett back against the cage.
Matata throws a punch but it's blocked by Barrett.
Barrett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matata backwards.
Matata blocks an uppercut.
Matata throws a punch but it's blocked by Barrett.
Barrett misses with the head strike.
Barrett tries to throw a body punch but Matata avoids it by throwing Barrett back against the cage.
Barrett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barrett lands a shot to the body.
Matata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Barrett on the inside.
Matata takes a shot to the head.
Matata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barrett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matata throws a punch but it's blocked by Barrett.
Matata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Barrett clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Barrett bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matata's head backwards.
Hakuna Matata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barrett throws a hook but Matata avoids it easily.
Matata has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barrett finds it's way round the side to connect with Matata's head.
Barrett moves into the clinch.
Barrett lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Matata.
Barrett lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Matata.
Barrett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matata misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barrett.
Barrett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barrett throws a head punch that misses.
Barrett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matata backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrett misses with a punch on the inside.
Matata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barrett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barrett works on Matata's body with a couple of short punches.
Barrett pushes Matata back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barrett lands a body shot in the clinch.
Matata is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matata lands with a left to the head.
Barrett tries a body shot but Matata blocks it.
Matata misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Barrett on the inside.
Matata misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matata.
Matata scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barrett works on Matata's body with a couple of short punches.
Barrett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barrett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Barrett - that landed with a thud.
Barrett scores with a shot to the side of Matata's head.
Barrett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matata backwards.
Barrett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matata backwards.
Barrett lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Barrett.
Barrett scores with a shot to the side of Matata's head.
Barrett scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Barrett.
Barrett scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Matata fails to land.
A hook to the body from Barrett.
Barrett misses with a body punch.
Barrett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barrett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barrett scores with a hook to the body.
Matata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barrett lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Barrett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barrett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matata swings wildly with an uppercut but Barrett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matata swings wildly with an uppercut but Barrett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barrett throws a punch but it's blocked by Matata.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barrett.
Matata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrett lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Barrett.
Matata lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Matata fails to land.
Barrett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matata throws a head punch that misses.
Barrett can't find room to land a body shot as Matata controls the action.
Barrett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Barrett.
Matata prevents a body shot from Barrett.
Matata blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matata.
Barrett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matata tries a body shot but Barrett blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Barrett.
Barrett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Barrett.
Barrett tries to work over Matata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matata struggles to land a body shot inside as Barrett controls his hands.
Barrett blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matata blocks a body shot from Barrett.
A right handed body shot lands from Barrett.
Barrett lands an uppercut.
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!
Matata working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Matata fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Barrett.
Barrett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matata.
Matata tries a body shot but Barrett blocks it.
Barrett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matata can do to turn this around?
A short right from Barrett on the inside.
Barrett digs a right hand underneath Matata's ribcage. Matata let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barrett pushes Matata back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barrett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barrett lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barrett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barrett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matata backwards.
Matata misses with a punch on the inside.
Barrett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matata backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matata.
Barrett lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Barrett had his way with Hakuna Matata in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Nice uppercut lands for Barrett. That snapped Matata's head back.
Matata lands a jab-cross combination.
Barrett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matata manages to avoid it.
Matata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matata misses with a hook. Barrett ducked under it nicely.
Barrett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barrett dodges the punch combination from Matata.
Barrett lunges at Matata with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matata's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barrett.
Barrett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barrett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matata.
Barrett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matata misses with a wild body shot.
Barrett throws the left hand but Matata avoids the punch easily.
Barrett takes a swing at Matata's ribcage but misses.
Barrett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Matata loads up on a big right hand but Barrett slips the punch.
Barrett missing with a left hand there. Matata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matata misses with an uppercut
and Barrett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barrett feints a jab promting Matata to slip. Barrett then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Matata slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Barrett misses with a hook.
Matata moves forwards but Barrett connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barrett.
Barrett looks to throw the jab but Matata is out of range.
Hakuna Matata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matata circles away quickly and effectively.
Matata steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barrett.
Matata throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barrett holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
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!
Matata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Barrett fails to land.
Matata misses with some punches.
Barrett tries to work over Matata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrett.
A short left from Matata.
Matata lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barrett misses with a punch on the inside.
Barrett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matata gets through Barrett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Barrett - that landed with a thud.
Barrett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrett.
Matata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barrett.
Matata throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Barrett.
Matata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barrett backwards.
Barrett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matata throws a head punch that misses.
Barrett can't find room to land a body shot as Matata controls the action.
Matata blocking some punches.
Matata lands a hook that snaps the head of Barrett backwards.
Barrett tries to throw a body punch but Matata avoids it by throwing Barrett back against the cage.
Barrett tries to work over Matata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matata lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Matata scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matata blocks a body shot from Barrett.
A body shot lands from Barrett.
Matata makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hand to the body from Barrett.
Barrett struggles to land a body shot inside as Matata controls his hands.
A short right from Barrett on the inside.
Barrett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Matata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Matata.
Barrett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barrett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matata backwards.
Barrett working aggressively here.
A short right from Barrett.
Matata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matata lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Barrett on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrett.
Matata lands a left hand.
Barrett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barrett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matata backwards.
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 Blake Barrett.
Well Barrett 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 48:47
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 49:46
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Barrett!
Blake Barrett is the new bantamweight champion!
Blake Barrett seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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pop
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