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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Skop Doner (ranked 1555 p4p, 1617 weight class) and Edson Barboozer (ranked 232 p4p, 238 weight class). Edson Barboozer 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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185 cm 19 183 6 - 5 - 0 |
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180 cm 27 168 4 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling Excellent boxer Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt Good low kicks Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Skop Doner! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Edson Barboozer! The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Barboozer throws a body punch but Doner moves out of range. Doner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Barboozer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Doner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Barboozer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Doner, pushing him back against the cage. Doner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barboozer backwards. A shot in the inside from Doner. Doner misses with some punches.
Doner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Doner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Doner has a couple of punches blocked by Barboozer.
Doner swings wildly with an uppercut but Barboozer uses good head movement to avoid it. Doner jumps guard but Barboozer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barboozer looking to throw knees to the head but Doner is blocking nicely.
Doner struggles to land a body shot inside as Barboozer controls his hands.
Doner swings wildly with an uppercut but Barboozer uses good head movement to avoid it. Doner letting Barboozer take a breather here. Barboozer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Doner in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Barboozer digs a right hand into Doner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Doner's gas tank. Barboozer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Doner is breathing heavily. Doner tries to pull guard but Barboozer won't allow it.
Doner swings wildly with an uppercut but Barboozer uses good head movement to avoid it. Barboozer lands a body punch. Doner avoiding damage as Barboozer throws knees to the body.
Barboozer trying to land knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Barboozer.
Barboozer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Barboozer scores with a nice short uppercut. I was talking to Doner's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Barboozer can't find room to land a body shot as Doner controls the action.
Barboozer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Barboozer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Doner in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Barboozer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Doner backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Barboozer can't find room to land a body shot as Doner controls the action.
Barboozer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Doner or not. Barboozer blocking some punches.
Doner blocks a body shot from Barboozer. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Barboozer obliges. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Barboozer stalls. A short right from Barboozer on the inside. Barboozer scores with a nice hook to the head. Doner swings wildly with an uppercut but Barboozer uses good head movement to avoid it. Barboozer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Doner or not. Barboozer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barboozer connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Skop Doner has been cut. Barboozer crunches a lovely knee into Doner's ribcage. Barboozer tries a body shot but Doner blocks it.
Barboozer crunches a lovely knee into Doner's ribcage. Barboozer landing knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Barboozer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barboozer stalling.
Barboozer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Doner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barboozer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Doner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. A right hand to the body from Barboozer.
Barboozer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Barboozer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Knees to the body from Barboozer.
Barboozer scores a nice knee to the body.
Barboozer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Barboozer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Barboozer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Doner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Barboozer misses with a knee strike.
Barboozer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Barboozer prevents a body shot from Doner.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Barboozer misses with a body punch.
Barboozer stalling the fight.
Barboozer cracks Doner with a nice body shot. Doner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Doner avoiding damage as Barboozer throws knees to the body.
Barboozer pushes Doner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Barboozer. Doner tries to pull guard but Barboozer won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skop Doner. That's going to take a lot out of him. A short body shot lands from Barboozer as the two fighters clinch.
Barboozer is working Doner over against the cage. Barboozer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Barboozer lands a good knee to the midsection. Doner won't want to take too many of those. A hook to the body from Barboozer.
Barboozer crunches a lovely knee into Doner's ribcage. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Barboozer working Doner over with knees to the body. Barboozer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edson Barboozer dominated that round. The cut man is working on Skop Doner's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Barboozer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Doner takes a swing at Barboozer's ribcage but misses. Barboozer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Doner takes a jab right on the kisser.
Doner misses the body punch and Barboozer finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Barboozer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Barboozer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Barboozer tests Doner's chin there with a solid looking shot. Doner takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. A chopping leg kick lands by Barboozer. This has been an exciting period of action! Doner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barboozer. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Barboozer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Barboozer has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Doner misses with a straight right. Barboozer gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Doner misses with a body punch.
Doner takes a knee to the side of the body. Barboozer pushes Doner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Barboozer obliges. Barboozer can't find room to land a body shot as Doner controls the action.
Barboozer unloads a knee to the mid-section. A short body shot lands from Barboozer as the two fighters clinch.
Barboozer lands a good knee to the midsection. Doner won't want to take too many of those. Nice body punch from Barboozer - that landed with a thud.
Barboozer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Doner backwards. Still in the clinch, Barboozer scores with a nice short uppercut. A quick uppercut on the inside from Barboozer. Doner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Barboozer lands a nice uppercut. Doner misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doner.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Barboozer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barboozer tries to throw a body punch but Doner avoids it by throwing Barboozer back against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Barboozer. A short right hand to the side of the head by Barboozer. Barboozer lands on the inside with an uppercut. Doner blocks a body shot from Barboozer. Doner misses with a short punch on the inside. Barboozer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Good body shot from Barboozer.
Barboozer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Doner.
Doner has had enough of the clinch but Barboozer keeps him there for the moment. Barboozer lands a body shot. Barboozer works on Doner's body with a couple of short punches. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barboozer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Barboozer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Doner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Barboozer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Doner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barboozer lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Barboozer struggles to land a body shot inside as Doner controls his hands.
Doner is trying to push Barboozer away but Barboozer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Barboozer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barboozer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barboozer. Barboozer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Barboozer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Barboozer presses Doner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Barboozer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short uppercut from Barboozer. Barboozer looking to throw knees to the head but Doner is blocking nicely.
Barboozer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Doner backwards. Barboozer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Barboozer pressing his opponent against the cage. Barboozer struggles to land a body shot inside as Doner controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Barboozer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Barboozer scores with a shoulder strike. This has been an exciting period of action! Barboozer lands with a short shot to the head. Barboozer tries to land a knee to the head but Doner blocks with his arms.
Barboozer lands a shoulder strike. Barboozer crunches a lovely knee into Doner's ribcage. Barboozer stalling against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barboozer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Edson Barboozer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Barboozer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Barboozer has Doner pushed against the cage. Doner prevents a body shot from Barboozer. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edson Barboozer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Skop Doner's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barboozer. Doner shrugs it off though. Barboozer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Doner scores with a hook. Barboozer tries to clinch but Doner moves out of range. Doner is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Barboozer. Edson Barboozer seems to be getting the better of the standup. Barboozer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Barboozer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Edson Barboozer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Oooh a lovely combination from Barboozer sends Doner down but not out. Barboozer dives into side control looking to finish.
Doner is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Doner gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Oh Doner is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Barboozer controlling the position easily from mount. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Doner seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round. Barboozer is standing up, even though he is in mount. Doner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barboozer moves away. Doner throws a jab when Barboozer was well out of range. Barboozer wants to counter with a clinch but Doner pushes him away. Barboozer scores with a kick to the midsection. Barboozer throws out a powerful jab. Barboozer slips under a jab from Doner. Barboozer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. A thudding body kick lands there by Barboozer!
A thudding body kick lands there by Barboozer!
Doner will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Barboozer closes the distance and pushes Doner back into the cage. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Barboozer obliges. Nice body punch from Barboozer. Barboozer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. 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! Barboozer lands an uppercut. Skop Doner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Edson Barboozer 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. Barboozer lands a hook that snaps the head of Doner backwards. Barboozer scores a nice knee to the body.
Doner throws a head punch that misses. Barboozer tries to land knees in the clinch but Doner avoids the damage to the body. Doner swings wildly with an uppercut but Barboozer uses good head movement to avoid it. Doner misses with a punch to the body.
Barboozer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barboozer missing with knees to the body.
Barboozer blocks a body shot from Doner. Doner fails to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A head punch on the inside from Doner fails to land. Doner is trying to pull guard but Barboozer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Barboozer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barboozer presses Doner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A frustrated look appears on Doner's face as he tries to break the clinch. A right handed body shot lands from Barboozer.
Doner is trying to break the clinch but Barboozer is controlling him. Doner working aggressively here.
Doner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skop Doner. That's going to take a lot out of him. Barboozer is struggling to control the position. Doner misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Barboozer blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barboozer. A short body shot lands from Barboozer as the two fighters clinch.
Doner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barboozer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Doner managing to block the knees to the body from Barboozer.
Barboozer prevents Doner from breaking the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Barboozer. Doner blocks a body shot from Barboozer. Doner throws a head punch that misses. Barboozer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Doner avoids it. Barboozer has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Doner goes down! Barboozer dives on top of him - Doner manages to get guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Barboozer stands up from Doner's guard - Barboozer perhaps looking for a knockout. Barboozer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Doner.
And that's the end of the fight! Edson Barboozer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Barboozer 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 26:30 Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 26:30 Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edson Barboozer! After winning the bout, Edson Barboozer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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