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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cedrick Barrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony the beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cedrick Barrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony the beast!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
the beast misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barrera looks to throw the jab but the beast is out of range.
Barrera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? the beast is fending him off so far but Barrera persists. Nope, the beast circles away and we're back to standing.
the beast tries to clinch but Barrera is having none of it.
the beast is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
the beast with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barrera counters with a nice double leg into side control. the beast won't be happy with that.
Barrera takes a little break here. the beast wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
the beast is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barrera's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
the beast is looking for a sweep. Barrera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
the beast trying to control but Barrera postures up.
Barrera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barrera not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrera not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barrera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barrera is trying to control the action in half guard but the beast is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Barrera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and the beast counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
the beast looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Barrera trying to get back to full guard but the beast takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
the beast trying to control but Barrera is having none of it.
Barrera is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Barrera can't escape the position.
the beast working Barrera over with strikes here.
Barrera throwing hammer fists to the chest of the beast. What's that going to do exactly?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barrera is looking to improve his position but the beast isn't that keen on the idea.
the beast looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrera wants to control but the beast is having none of it.
the beast won't let Barrera get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Barrera wants to control but the beast is having none of it.
Barrera manages to control the position for a moment.
Barrera is in all sorts of trouble here.
Barrera sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barrera moves into full guard.
the beast looks gassed!
the beast wants to control from the top but Barrera keeps moving.
the beast tries to free his leg and advance position but Barrera is retaining full guard.
Barrera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
the beast trying to control the position from guard on top but Barrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barrera trying to strike off his back.
Barrera looking for a sweep. Not yet Barrera, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tony the beast will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Barrera throws a one two combo.
Barrera scores with a takedown into the beast's guard.
Barrera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barrera working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barrera drops back, looking for a kneebar! the beast looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. the beast looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from the beast!
the beast wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barrera keeps working.
Barrera struggling a bit here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barrera is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrera is looking for a sweep.
Barrera has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Barrera wants to control but the beast postures up.
the beast decides to stand back up.
Barrera drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
the beast wants to control but Barrera postures up.
Barrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but the beast keeps working.
Barrera working the ground and pound.
the beast is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
the beast is looking to regain half guard here but Barrera keeps moving and retains side control.
Barrera working the head with strikes.
Barrera trying to control the position but the beast is working away.
the beast throws a few strikes from the bottom but Barrera takes advantage and mounts!
the beast wants to hold on but Barrera pushes him away.
Barrera lands a big shot there that rocks the beast but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Barrera lands with some vicious ground and pound - can the beast hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
the beast can't escape the position.
the beast taking shots to the head.
Barrera sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Barrera with shots to the head and body - the beast looks very uncomfortable down there.
Barrera can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as the beast is looking to escape.
Barrera sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrera scoring with strikes but the beast is staying in there.
the beast takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
the beast manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Barrera prevents the beast from improving his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Barrera connects with a nice short shot to the beast's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cedrick Barrera dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Barrera throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. the beast was covering up waiting for the punch and Barrera finishes the takedown easily into guard.
the beast wriggles free and stands up.
Barrera feints and as the beast raises his hands in defense, Barrera changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
the beast is working an open guard so Barrera takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cedrick Barrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barrera.
A left and a right from Barrera both land. Nice combination.
the beast with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barrera counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barrera.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barrera sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed the beast's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barrera decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrera shoots in and drives through. the beast sprawls well.
the beast shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
the beast is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Barrera has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Barrera!
Barrera working some strikes from top position.
the beast manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Barrera tries to close the distance and clinch but the beast swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barrera closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Barrera is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in the beast's half guard.
Barrera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barrera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. the beast doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barrera.
Barrera not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barrera is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barrera looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks the beast with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrera not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barrera drops an elbow to the side of the beast's head.
the beast is staying active underneath Barrera, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barrera controlling the action here.
Barrera decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Cedrick Barrera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barrera misses with a low kick as the beast jumps back.
the beast doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barrera decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in the beast's guard.
Cedrick Barrera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
the beast wants to sweep but no luck.
Barrera sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed the beast's guard.
Barrera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
the beast trying to hold on to Barrera's head to control him but Barrera postures up.
the beast is defending against the submission attempts here by Barrera.
Barrera not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barrera stands up and beckons the beast to join him on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cedrick Barrera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barrera has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cedrick Barrera!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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