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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Lincoln (ranked 23716 p4p, 2433 weight class) and Ugo Barnes (ranked 617 p4p, 281 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Lincoln !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ugo Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes throws a low kick, looking for Lincoln 's leg but Lincoln calmly moves out of range.
Lincoln throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barnes's waist but Barnes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lincoln off to one side.
Barnes scoring well with a low kick there.
Lincoln keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lincoln darts in looking for a takedown but Barnes gets double underhooks and turns Lincoln into the cage.
Barnes tries to work over Lincoln 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barnes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as Lincoln controls the action.
A bit of stalling here from Lincoln .
A right hand to the body from Lincoln .
Lincoln has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lincoln fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Barnes has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lincoln throws a head punch that misses.
Barnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincoln tries to throw a body punch but Barnes avoids it by throwing Lincoln back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lincoln fails to land.
Lincoln lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barnes.
Lincoln doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barnes controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lincoln has a couple of punches blocked by Barnes.
Barnes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barnes struggles to land a body shot inside as Lincoln controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barnes.
Barnes tries to throw a body punch but Lincoln avoids it by throwing Barnes back against the cage.
Barnes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lincoln .
Barnes prevents a body shot from Lincoln .
Lincoln lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barnes.
Barnes is trying to force a seperation but Lincoln has the dominant position.
Barnes throws a punch but it's blocked by Lincoln .
Lincoln blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barnes.
Lincoln lands with a left to the head.
Lincoln lands with a right to the head.
Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lincoln 's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barnes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lincoln lands with a short shot to the head.
Barnes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes avoiding damage.
Lincoln lands a shot to the body.
Lincoln lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lincoln lands with a light punch inside.
Barnes working aggressively here.
Barnes misses with some punches.
Lincoln breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lincoln looks for a takedown but Barnes sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Lincoln . That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Barnes misses.
That kick from Barnes tenderised Lincoln 's leg. Lincoln is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lincoln shoots in looking for a takedown. Barnes tries to sprawl out of it but Lincoln keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barnes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Lincoln shoots in for a double leg but Barnes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck for Lincoln with that takedown attempt.
Lincoln shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Ugo Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lincoln has a takedown stuffed.
Lincoln fails to land the takedown.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barnes.
Barnes wants to slow Lincoln down by chopping away at his legs.
A leg kick checked by Lincoln .
Barnes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Barnes. No joy for Lincoln on that attempt.
Barnes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lincoln .
Barnes stuffs the takedown attempt from Lincoln . Lincoln gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Barnes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lincoln shoots for a takedown but Barnes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lincoln shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barnes.
Lincoln shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barnes defends it nicely.
Barnes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lincoln tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barnes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lincoln somewhat.
Barnes motions for Lincoln to come forward. Barnes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ugo Barnes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Barnes cracks a nice hook into Lincoln 's ribs.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Ugo Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barnes.
Lincoln tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barnes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lincoln somewhat.
Lincoln looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barnes is fending him off so far but Lincoln persists. Nope, Barnes circles away and we're back to standing.
Lincoln will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Lincoln . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Barnes as Lincoln shoots in.
Ugo Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lincoln was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Lincoln doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barnes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincoln tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barnes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lincoln somewhat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lincoln checks a leg kick.
Barnes connects with a jab.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lincoln closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barnes circles away.
Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barnes throws a low kick, looking for Lincoln 's leg but Lincoln calmly moves out of range.
Barnes throws a nice looking combination but Lincoln bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Barnes motions for Lincoln to come forward. Barnes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lincoln doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barnes counters with a series of strikes. Lincoln will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice sprawl there from Barnes as Lincoln shoots in.
Barnes cracks Lincoln with an open hand slap.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lincoln shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lincoln ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Lincoln is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barnes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barnes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lincoln tries for a takedown but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lincoln goes for a double leg but Barnes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barnes continues to drive forward.
Barnes throws a counter combo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barnes.
Lincoln avoiding damage as Barnes throws knees to the body.
Lincoln tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lincoln throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barnes.
Barnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lincoln breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lincoln .
Barnes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lincoln rather than just go for the knockout.
Barnes swings for the body but Lincoln moves out of range.
Barnes misses with a low kick as Lincoln jumps back.
Lincoln checks the leg kick.
Lincoln fires out a quick counter leg kick but Barnes just manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Barnes misses the target.
Barnes misses with a body punch
and Lincoln makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Barnes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barnes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lincoln shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barnes but Barnes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lincoln fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lincoln blocks a jab.
Lincoln shoots in looking for a takedown but Barnes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lincoln 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barnes swinging wildly here.
Lincoln tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barnes defends well and Lincoln ends up having to push Barnes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lincoln .
Barnes tries to throw a body punch but Lincoln avoids it by throwing Barnes back against the cage.
Lincoln tries a body shot but Barnes blocks it.
Lincoln struggles to land a body shot inside as Barnes controls his hands.
Lincoln misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln blocks a body shot from Barnes.
Lincoln digs a right hand into Barnes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barnes's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Lincoln fails to land.
Lincoln blocks a body shot from Barnes.
Barnes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lincoln working aggressively here.
Lincoln lands a right hand.
Alexander Lincoln has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barnes breaks the clinch.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Lincoln is just out of range.
Lincoln half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Barnes. No joy for Lincoln on that attempt.
Barnes tries to land a leg kick but Lincoln saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lincoln shoots in looking for a takedown but Barnes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lincoln 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barnes lands a high kick!
Lincoln displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barnes throws out the jab.
Barnes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barnes stuffs the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ugo Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Barnes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lincoln .
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lincoln looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barnes is fending him off so far but Lincoln persists. Nope, Barnes circles away and we're back to standing.
Barnes unleashes a big counter combination but Lincoln bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lincoln shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Lincoln . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lincoln goes for a double leg but Barnes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barnes continues to drive forward.
Barnes blocks an uppercut.
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lincoln shoots in looking for a takedown. Barnes tries to sprawl out of it but Lincoln keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barnes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincoln shoots in looking for a takedown but Barnes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lincoln 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barnes.
Lincoln fails with a takedown attempt.
Barnes bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
Barnes throws a body punch but Lincoln moves out of range.
Barnes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lincoln checks the leg kick.
Good leg kick by Barnes.
Barnes tries to score with a low kick but Lincoln moves his leg out of the way.
Lincoln shoots in but Barnes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barnes wants to counter the offense by Lincoln and move into the clinch position.
Lincoln shoots and misses
and Barnes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lincoln .
Lincoln was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lincoln shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily.
Barnes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barnes wants it to stay on the feet.
Barnes connects with a body shot that sends Lincoln 's belly button to the back.
Barnes is looking to score with low kicks.
Alexander Lincoln has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barnes circles away.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Lincoln . He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Barnes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barnes looks to land a combination but Lincoln avoids it well.
Nice sprawl there from Barnes as Lincoln shoots in.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lincoln checks a leg kick.
Barnes moves out of range as Lincoln strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lincoln avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lincoln shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily.
Lincoln shoots in looking for a takedown but Barnes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lincoln 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lincoln misses with a takedown attempt - Barnes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barnes lands a head kick!
Lincoln shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lincoln shoots in for a double leg but Barnes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lincoln manages to avoid it.
Lincoln quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Barnes scores with a hook to the body. Lincoln takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lincoln on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lincoln blocks a leg kick.
Lincoln dives in for a single leg takedown but Barnes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Barnes pushes Lincoln back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lincoln misses with a punch to the body.
Lincoln avoiding damage as Barnes throws knees to the body.
Barnes tries to work over Lincoln 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barnes digs a right hand underneath Lincoln 's ribcage. Lincoln let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barnes breaks the clinch.
Barnes connects with a crisp jab.
Lincoln fails to land the takedown.
Lincoln tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barnes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lincoln somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Barnes checks the leg kick.
Lincoln gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lincoln shoots in but no luck this time.
Barnes scores with a leg kick.
Barnes stalks Lincoln and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lincoln 's face. Lincoln staggers backwards, shaken.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
Barnes leaves Lincoln with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lincoln chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barnes can pounce on him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ugo Barnes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barnes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ugo Barnes!
Our winner, Ugo Barnes, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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