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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nate Pawn (ranked 2032 p4p, 1683 weight class) and Avon Barksdale X (ranked 174 p4p, 144 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Nate Pawn has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Nate Pawn seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nate Pawn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Avon Barksdale X!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pawn throws a body shot but no joy.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barksdale X doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pawn stalling.
Barksdale X breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barksdale X has managed to clinch.
Pawn is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Barksdale X tries to work over Pawn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barksdale X breaks the clinch.
Barksdale X moves into range and clinches up with Pawn.
Barksdale X tries to throw a body punch but Pawn avoids it by throwing Barksdale X back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawn blocks a body shot from Barksdale X.
Barksdale X tries to throw a body punch but Pawn avoids it by throwing Barksdale X back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Barksdale X pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barksdale X fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pawn, pushing him back against the cage.
Barksdale X can't find room to land a body shot as Pawn controls the action.
A body shot lands from Barksdale X.
Barksdale X misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barksdale X misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barksdale X stalling the fight.
Barksdale X breaks the clinch.
Barksdale X fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pawn, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pawn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barksdale X.
A bit of stalling here from Pawn.
Barksdale X tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pawn blocks a body shot from Barksdale X.
Barksdale X lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pawn or not.
A body shot lands from Barksdale X.
Barksdale X lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pawn or not.
Barksdale X cracks Pawn with a nice body shot.
Barksdale X doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barksdale X breaks the clinch.
Pawn throws an overhand right that lands on Barksdale X's shoulder, as Barksdale X tries to avoid the shot.
Barksdale X moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Barksdale X.
Pawn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barksdale X.
Barksdale X struggles to land a body shot inside as Pawn controls his hands.
Pawn is looking to break free of the clinch but Barksdale X has double underhooks.
Barksdale X misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Barksdale X.
Barksdale X goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barksdale X breaks from the clinch.
Barksdale X moves into the clinch.
Barksdale X throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale X has Pawn pressed against the cage, preventing Pawn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barksdale X breaks from the clinch.
Barksdale X pushes Pawn up against the cage in a clinch.
Pawn blocks a body shot from Barksdale X.
Barksdale X cracks Pawn with a nice body shot.
Barksdale X can't find room to land a body shot as Pawn controls the action.
Barksdale X can't find room to land a body shot as Pawn controls the action.
Barksdale X misses with a punch to the body.
Barksdale X can't find room to land a body shot as Pawn controls the action.
Barksdale X tries a body shot but Pawn blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barksdale X tries a body shot but Pawn blocks it.
Pawn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barksdale X has him pressed against the cage.
Barksdale X pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Avon Barksdale X dominated that round.
That's time! Pawn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Barksdale X clinches.
Pawn looking to slow down the pace here.
Pawn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barksdale X has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barksdale X darts in and clinches Pawn up against the cage.
Pawn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pawn blocks a body shot from Barksdale X.
Avon Barksdale X seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barksdale X's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pawn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barksdale X in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barksdale X closes the distance and pushes Pawn back into the cage.
Pawn prevents the takedown attempt.
Barksdale X lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barksdale X breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barksdale X.
Barksdale X wants to clinch up but Pawn keeps it at a distance.
Barksdale X closes the distance and pushes Pawn back into the cage.
Barksdale X tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pawn blocks a body shot from Barksdale X.
Barksdale X lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barksdale X tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pawn's elbow.
Barksdale X escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barksdale X tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pawn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barksdale X avoids the body shot from Pawn.
Barksdale X tries to clinch up but Pawn circles away and keeps his distance.
Pawn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale X rushes Pawn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barksdale X digs a right hand underneath Pawn's ribcage. Pawn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pawn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barksdale X has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Barksdale X.
Barksdale X tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pawn's elbow.
Barksdale X tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nate Pawn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avon Barksdale X.
Barksdale X goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barksdale X breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pawn keeps the fight on the outside.
Barksdale X moves into the clinch successfully.
Barksdale X goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barksdale X tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale X struggles to land a body shot inside as Pawn controls his hands.
Barksdale X struggles to land a body shot inside as Pawn controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Barksdale X.
Barksdale X doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barksdale X's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barksdale X doesn't manage to clinch there - Pawn circles away.
Pawn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pawn connects with a body shot that sends Barksdale X's belly button to the back.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barksdale X lands a shot to the body.
Barksdale X tries to work over Pawn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale X misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barksdale X misses with a body punch.
Barksdale X tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pawn's elbow.
Barksdale X lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pawn blocks a body shot from Barksdale X.
Barksdale X goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barksdale X can't find room to land a body shot as Pawn controls the action.
Barksdale X tries to work over Pawn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barksdale X.
Barksdale X's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barksdale X tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pawn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pawn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pawn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barksdale X.
Barksdale X clinches up with Pawn and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Avon Barksdale X showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Barksdale X wants to clinch up but Pawn keeps it at a distance.
Pawn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barksdale X manages to avoid it.
Barksdale X wants to counter with a clinch but Pawn pushes him away.
Donk. Pawn catches Barksdale X right on the button with a cross.
Pawn connects with a right hand. Barksdale X shakes it off.
Barksdale X clinches up against the cage.
Barksdale X scores with a hook to the body.
Barksdale X blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barksdale X tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barksdale X prevents a body shot from Pawn.
Barksdale X goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barksdale X tries a body shot but Pawn blocks it.
Barksdale X tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pawn's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale X tries a body shot but Pawn blocks it.
Barksdale X breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pawn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pawn throwing a counter right hand but Barksdale X manages to avoid it.
Barksdale X clinches.
Barksdale X tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pawn's elbow.
Barksdale X breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barksdale X takes one to the side of the head.
Nate Pawn is winning the standup battle so far.
Barksdale X drives through and clinches with Pawn against the cage.
Barksdale X goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barksdale X pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barksdale X clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale X tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barksdale X misses with a body punch.
Barksdale X lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pawn or not.
Barksdale X struggles to land a body shot inside as Pawn controls his hands.
Barksdale X prevents a body shot from Pawn.
Nate Pawn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barksdale X has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pawn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Barksdale X breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barksdale X has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barksdale X struggles to land a body shot inside as Pawn controls his hands.
Pawn is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
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!
Barksdale X is working for takedown but Pawn is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale X breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barksdale X closes the distance and clinches.
Barksdale X doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barksdale X pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Pawn finds it's target.
Barksdale X clinches.
Barksdale X manages to break the clinch.
Pawn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barksdale X closes the distance and clinches.
Barksdale X tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pawn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Barksdale X up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale X misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barksdale X misses with a body punch.
Pawn prevents the takedown attempt.
Nate Pawn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avon Barksdale X.
Barksdale X goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barksdale X's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barksdale X has closed the distance and engaged Pawn in a clinch.
Pawn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barksdale X manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barksdale X closes the distance and clinches.
Barksdale X doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pawn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avon Barksdale X comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barksdale X 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avon Barksdale X!
An out of breath Avon Barksdale X thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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