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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eldar Fudd (ranked 1664 p4p, 2563 weight class) and Sam Barnes (ranked 225 p4p, 327 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eldar Fudd!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fudd tries to clinch but Barnes moves out of range.
Fudd has been working on his boxing with his coaches at UnderGround Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Fudd takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fudd closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fudd checks a low kick from Barnes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fudd is defended easily by Barnes.
Fudd 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.
Fudd on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnes. Barnes obviously looking to wear him down.
Fudd forces Barnes back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fudd blocks an uppercut.
Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as Fudd controls the action.
Barnes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fudd has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barnes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fudd gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fudd might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Fudd is proving a slippery customer.
Fudd is pushing down on Barnes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnes is fighting to maintain full guard but Fudd has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fudd wants to take a breather but Barnes is having none of it.
Fudd missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fudd 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.
Fudd thows a huge punch but Barnes dodges it nicely.
Barnes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fudd is nestled in close to Barnes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barnes wants to get back to his feet.
Fudd missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Fudd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fudd trying to mount his opponent but Barnes defends it.
Barnes has hold of Fudd's hands but Fudd slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fudd lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fudd connects with a nice short shot to Barnes's temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fudd.
Fudd 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.
Barnes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fudd scores with a couple of nice shots.
Well, if Fudd is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fudd lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fudd trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fudd wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fudd wants to free his trapped foot but Barnes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fudd slips a nice elbow through Barnes's hands, connecting with Barnes's forehead.
Fudd lands strikes from half guard.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fudd thows a huge punch but Barnes dodges it nicely.
Fudd working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fudd lands a nice short elbow.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fudd lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Fudd.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fudd connects with a nice short shot to Barnes's temple.
Fudd is looking to advance position but Barnes won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fudd looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fudd working over Barnes with some ground and pound. Barnes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Barnes is looking to get back to full guard here but Fudd has managed to pass to side control instead.
Barnes is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Fudd trying to control the position but Barnes is working away.
Fudd cracks Barnes with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Check out the look on Fudd's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
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!
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eldar Fudd dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Barnes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barnes lunges at Fudd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fudd's hand.
Barnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barnes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fudd.
Fudd is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fudd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnes can do to turn this around?
Fudd takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barnes throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Fudd counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fudd works over Barnes with some ground and pound from guard.
Fudd won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Fudd from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Eldar Fudd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fudd trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fudd stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Fudd scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fudd preventing the sweep.
Fudd lands a couple of elbows.
Fudd is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fudd throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barnes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fudd postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fudd stops Barnes from standing up.
Barnes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fudd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fudd works over Barnes with some ground and pound from guard.
Fudd trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Fudd scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes has momentary wrist control but Fudd slips an elbow through the middle.
Fudd cracks Barnes with a solid left hand.
Fudd trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Fudd landing with the ground and pound.
Fudd content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Fudd from controlling successfully.
Fudd distracts Barnes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fudd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fudd's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fudd working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnes has momentary wrist control but Fudd slips an elbow through the middle.
Barnes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fudd working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Fudd with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fudd controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fudd advances to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fudd lands a nice short elbow.
Fudd landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fudd working the head and body with strikes.
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fudd connects with a nice short shot to Barnes's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fudd working Barnes over with strikes.
Fudd lands with a punch from half guard.
Barnes is breathing heavily.
Fudd is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barnes is rocked!
Barnes taking some punishment here, with Fudd in his half guard.
Barnes is still in real trouble! Can Fudd finish him?
Fudd working over Barnes with some ground and pound. Barnes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Fudd has control of the leg.
Barnes seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fudd takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fudd lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fudd lands a nice short elbow.
Fudd scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Fudd.
Fudd looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eldar Fudd dominated that second 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.
Fudd moves into range and clinches up with Barnes.
Fudd is working for takedown but Barnes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Barnes has Fudd pressed against the cage, preventing Fudd from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barnes looking to slow down the pace here.
Barnes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barnes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Barnes is fighting off a takedown attempt but Fudd is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Barnes to the mat. Barnes regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fudd accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fudd trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fudd working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fudd makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fudd's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fudd lands a couple of digs.
Fudd preventing the sweep.
Barnes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fudd working some strikes from top position.
Fudd lands a couple of digs.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fudd lands a couple of elbows.
Fudd working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fudd working some strikes from top position.
Barnes has momentary wrist control but Fudd slips an elbow through the middle.
Fudd scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fudd loads up on a big left hand. Barnes felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Fudd looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Barnes can't hide his disappointment, as Fudd celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eldar Fudd!
Eldar Fudd is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Eldar Fudd thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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