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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bento Barboza (ranked 1116 p4p, 1322 weight class) and Space Herpes (ranked 140 p4p, 166 weight class). Barboza comes into the arena with Angel Of Death blaring out of the sound system. Herpes has chosen Space Herpes as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Big right hand |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 38 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bento Barboza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Space Herpes!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barboza closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Herpes's guard.
Barboza wants to control from the top but Herpes keeps moving.
Herpes is trying to control the position but Barboza postures up.
Barboza throws a big elbow that misses.
Barboza 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.
Barboza sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Herpes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herpes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Barboza throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barboza feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Herpes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barboza controls the pace.
Barboza has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Herpes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Barboza preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barboza is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barboza wants to pass the guard but Herpes is keeping the position.
Herpes trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Barboza won't allow Herpes to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Herpes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Herpes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Barboza to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Herpes has Barboza pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barboza tries to free his leg and advance position but Herpes is retaining full guard.
Barboza won't allow Herpes to get back to his feet.
Barboza trying to control the position from guard on top but Herpes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barboza content to stall in guard here.
Barboza has gone for a leg lock! Herpes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barboza's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Barboza keeping moving, preventing Herpes from controlling successfully.
Herpes passes Barboza's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Herpes moves into full mount! Barboza won't be happy about that!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barboza wants to control but Herpes is having none of it.
Herpes controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bento Barboza will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Barboza rushes Herpes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barboza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barboza changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Herpes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Herpes tries to bench press Barboza off him but Barboza keeps the position.
Barboza working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herpes regains half guard.
Barboza thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Herpes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herpes trying to control the position.
Barboza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Herpes is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Barboza tries to land knees in the clinch but Herpes avoids the damage to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Herpes as Barboza tries to tie him up.
Herpes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Herpes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bento Barboza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barboza closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Herpes quickly recovers to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herpes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barboza's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barboza's back!
Barboza is really stuck here.
Herpes is riding his opponent, not letting Barboza buck him off.
Barboza trying to control the action but Herpes just sinks the hooks in.
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!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barboza is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
I would not like to be Barboza right now.
Let's hope that Herpes has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Barboza prevents Herpes from getting a body triangle.
Barboza wants to control his opponent's hands but Herpes gets his hands free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Herpes controlling the positon.
Herpes tries to keep control of the position but Barboza is staying busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barboza trying to get back to his feet but Herpes is in full control for now.
Herpes biding his time, controlling Barboza.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Herpes struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Space Herpes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Barboza looking to score a takedown here. Herpes is defending well but Barboza drives through and ends up in Herpes's guard.
Barboza prevents Herpes from getting back to his feet.
Barboza trying to control but Herpes is working from the bottom.
Herpes looking to control.
Barboza stands up and waves to Herpes to follow him.
Barboza darts in and clinches Herpes up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboza has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Herpes regains guard immediately.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herpes keeping moving, preventing Barboza from controlling successfully.
Barboza decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Barboza gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Herpes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barboza instigates a clinch.
Barboza manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Herpes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barboza is looking to stand up but Herpes isn't so interested in that idea.
Herpes advances position into side control!
Barboza is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Herpes prevents Barboza from standing back up.
Barboza is looking to control Herpes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barboza avoid being mounted?
Herpes prevents Barboza from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herpes is controlling the pace.
Barboza wants to improve his position but Herpes is controlling well.
Space Herpes has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herpes moves into full mount! Barboza won't be happy about that!
Herpes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Herpes mounts Barboza! Really nice guard pass there!
Barboza is squirming around, avoiding Herpes's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Herpes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Barboza haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Herpes moves to take his opponent's back.
Barboza rolls, trying to escape but Herpes keeps control of the position.
Herpes controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Will Herpes go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that's the end of the fight!
Bento Barboza showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Barboza 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bento Barboza!
A victorious Bento Barboza thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Space Herpes stepped up to the mic, saying 'Tonight. You!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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