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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Barnes (ranked 2709 p4p, 3799 weight class) and Schmorgen Biscuit (ranked 86 p4p, 107 weight class). Schmorgen Biscuit has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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37 - 41 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class MT
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 41 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Schmorgen Biscuit!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Biscuit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barnes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Biscuit drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barnes defends it well.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
Barnes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Barnes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Schmorgen Biscuit has been cut.
Biscuit lands a nice shot that snaps Barnes's head back.
Barnes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Biscuit momentarily.
Biscuit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barnes tries to bum rush Biscuit with a series of wild strikes but Biscuit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Biscuit looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barnes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing.
Barnes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Biscuit counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Barnes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Biscuit sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Biscuit throws a big right hand that misses.
Biscuit looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Biscuit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Biscuit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Biscuit is pulling down on Barnes's head to control his posture.
Biscuit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Barnes'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.
Biscuit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnes defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnes won't allow Biscuit to sweep him here.
Barnes throwing strikes but missing.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Biscuit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Biscuit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Biscuit looking for a sweep. Not yet Biscuit, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Biscuit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Biscuit tries to clinch up
and Barnes counters with a series of strikes. Biscuit will be more careful next time no doubt.
Biscuit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
A right-left combo lands from Barnes.
Barnes wants to slow Biscuit down by chopping away at his legs.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Bob Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Biscuit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barnes tries to bum rush Biscuit with a series of wild strikes but Biscuit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And Biscuit tries to counter it with a takedown but Barnes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Barnes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Biscuit checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Biscuit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Barnes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Schmorgen Biscuit's cut.
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.
Biscuit ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Barnes with a nice calf kick.
Barnes cracks Biscuit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barnes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Biscuit.
Barnes throws the left hand but Biscuit avoids the punch easily.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Biscuit throws a shot to the body.
Bob Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Biscuit can do to turn this around?
Barnes moves out of range as Biscuit strikes.
Biscuit misses with an uppercut.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
Biscuit drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barnes defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes misses with the combination.
Biscuit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Biscuit.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Biscuit is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Biscuit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barnes.
Barnes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Biscuit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barnes missing with a left hand there. Biscuit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Biscuit tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barnes lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
Biscuit has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Barnes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barnes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That has opened up Schmorgen Biscuit's cut even more.
Biscuit is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barnes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barnes tries to land a front kick but Biscuit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barnes is looking to slow Biscuit down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Biscuit back to the cage. Barnes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Biscuit ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Biscuit looking to score a takedown here. Barnes is defending well but Biscuit drives through and ends up in Barnes's guard.
Biscuit landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Biscuit working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Biscuit.
Biscuit stops Barnes from standing up.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Biscuit controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Biscuit from controlling successfully.
Biscuit won't allow Barnes to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Biscuit dives in and grabs Barnes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barnes pushes down on Biscuit's head and hops out.
Bob Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Schmorgen Biscuit.
Barnes lands with a nice combination. Biscuit backs away looking to recover.
Barnes misses with a two punch combination.
Barnes is looking to land body kicks.
Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bob Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Biscuit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Biscuit throws a right and a left that both miss.
Biscuit fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barnes avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Barnes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Schmorgen Biscuit's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Biscuit shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Barnes is trying to defend but Biscuit finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Barnes is trying to stand back up but Biscuit is controlling him
Biscuit missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Biscuit is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is holding on to half guard well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Biscuit prevents Barnes from getting back to his feet.
Biscuit wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Barnes wants to stand and escape but Biscuit is having none of it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Biscuit throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Barnes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Biscuit is in Barnes's guard.
Biscuit controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Biscuit wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Barnes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Biscuit controlling him for the moment.
Biscuit not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit cracks Barnes with a solid left hand.
Biscuit makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Barnes wants to stand and escape but Biscuit is having none of it.
Barnes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barnes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Biscuit is out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Biscuit is defended easily by Barnes.
Barnes half committed to a counter leg kick.
Biscuit shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Schmorgen Biscuit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Biscuit throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barnes pushes Biscuit off looking to stand but Biscuit dives back in and keeps control.
Biscuit wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Schmorgen Biscuit has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Biscuit.
Biscuit is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schmorgen Biscuit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barnes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Barnes!
A victorious Bob Barnes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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