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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Shirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Bakker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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190 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Barry Shirk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Harry Bakker!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bakker tries to clinch up.
Bakker tries to keep at a distance but Shirk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bakker throws a punch but it's blocked by Shirk.
Shirk jumps into guard, dragging Bakker to the mat.
Bakker trying to control the position from guard on top but Shirk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shirk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shirk looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bakker passes into side control.
Bakker has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bakker shoots in but no luck this time.
Bakker avoids a kick to the body.
Bakker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shirk swivels and escapes.
Bakker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barry Shirk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Bakker.
Bakker feints and as Shirk raises his hands in defense, Bakker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bakker looks gassed!
Bakker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shirk is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakker stopping the sweep attempt from Shirk.
Shirk is looking for a triangle but Bakker pushes his legs off easily.
Shirk looking for a sweep. Not yet Shirk, not yet.
Bakker is looking to stand up but Shirk won't let him.
Bakker won't allow Shirk to sweep him here.
Shirk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bakker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shirk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bakker's guard.
Shirk slips nicely into half guard.
Bakker is pressing down on Shirk's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shirk advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shirk works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bakker is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Bakker tries to hold on but Shirk postures up.
Bakker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bakker bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bakker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Shirk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bakker passes into half guard.
Shirk actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirk punching from the bottom.
Bakker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shirk actively working from the bottom here.
Shirk is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bakker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bakker's back!
Bakker is taking damage to the body and head.
Shirk lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
It looks like Harry Bakker has been cut.
Shirk looking for the choke but no joy.
Shirk working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Bakker trying to control the hands but Shirk breaks the grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakker takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Bakker rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Shirk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bakker throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bakker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shirk.
Shirk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bakker gets full guard.
Bakker lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Shirk!
Shirk regains half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shirk works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shirk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bakker is one step ahead there.
Bakker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Shirk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Bakker's cut.
That's time! Shirk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bakker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shirk swivels and escapes.
Shirk drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shirk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shirk distracts Bakker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shirk wants to pass the guard but Bakker is keeping the position.
Shirk postures up and lands a big shot to Bakker's brow.
Bakker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bakker wants to sweep here but Shirk controlling him for the moment.
Bakker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shirk stops Bakker from standing up.
Bakker is breathing heavily.
Bakker looking for a sweep. Not yet Bakker, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bakker tries to clinch but Shirk moves away
and Shirk counters with a shoot takedown. Bakker fights it but they end up in guard.
Shirk scoring with punches to the head and body.
Shirk lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shirk passes into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shirk lands a nice short elbow.
Bakker is trying to maintain the position but Shirk is very close to passing his half guard.
Shirk trying to pass the guard but Bakker defending well.
Bakker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shirk is working away from the top position though.
Shirk throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bakker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shirk's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shirk's back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bakker's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Bakker wants to clinch
so Shirk counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Barry Shirk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.Bakker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bakker seems to be working for a kimura but Shirk defends the submission attempt.
Shirk gets back to full guard.
Shirk throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bakker escapes and throws Shirk's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Shirk is looking to regain half guard here but Bakker keeps moving and retains side control.
Shirk manages to get back to half guard.
Bakker prevents Shirk from improving his position.
Bakker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bakker is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirk missing with punches from the bottom.
Shirk manages to get to full guard.
Shirk looking for a sweep. Not yet Shirk, not yet.
Shirk can't keep his opponent in guard - Bakker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bakker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shirk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bakker wants to control but Shirk is keeping him busy.
Bakker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bakker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shirk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shirk is trying to get back to full guard.
Bakker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shirk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shirk drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shirk drops back looking for a leg! Bakker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bakker manages to kick Shirk off! Shirk jumps back into Bakker's guard.
Shirk looking to pass the guard.
Shirk lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shirk slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shirk connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bakker some visible discomfort.
Shirk lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bakker takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bakker wants to get back to his feet but Shirk drags him back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Shirk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harry Bakker's cut.
That's time! Shirk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Shirk feints and as Bakker raises his hands in defense, Shirk changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shirk tries to free his leg and advance position but Bakker is retaining full guard.
Bakker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bakker wants to take a breather but Shirk is having none of it.
Bakker working Shirk over with strikes.
Bakker prevents Shirk from improving his position.
Shirk strikes from the bottom but Bakker uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Shirk throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Shirk gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Shirk blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bakker.
Bakker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bakker tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirk tries to get to full guard but Bakker has control of the leg.
Bakker tries to stand but can't do so whilst Shirk controls his leg.
Bakker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bakker prevents Shirk from improving his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Shirk tries a head kick but it misses.
Bakker with a poor takedown
and Shirk holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Shirk tries a knee to the head but Bakker blocks it.
Shirk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bakker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shirk counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Shirk tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bakker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bakker moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakker is trying to control the position but Shirk postures up.
Shirk working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Shirk here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Shirk won't allow Bakker to get back to his feet.
Shirk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shirk looking to pass the guard.
Shirk preventing the sweep.
Shirk wants to pass the guard but Bakker is keeping the position.
Bakker wants to sweep here but Shirk controlling him for the moment.
Bakker is trying to keep Shirk in close.
Shirk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bakker is trying to control the position but Shirk postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Shirk shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shirk showed some decent athleticism there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakker has hold of Shirk's hands but Shirk slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bakker tries to roll over but Shirk keeps him under control.
Shirk lands strikes from half guard.
Bakker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bakker.
Bakker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shirk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shirk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bakker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shirk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bakker is on top in guard.
Shirk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bakker is one step ahead there.
Bakker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shirk is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shirk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shirk manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Shirk is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bakker can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The has opened up Harry Bakker's cut even more.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Shirk cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Shirk with good strikes from the mount here!
Harry Bakker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The cut above Harry Bakker's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Shirk lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bakker hang on?
Harry Bakker's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Shirk lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bakker is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Harry Bakker's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Barry Shirk!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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