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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Avon Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frost has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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208 lbs
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190 cm
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Avon Barksdale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maximus Frost!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost stuffs the takedown attempt from Barksdale. Barksdale gets slowly back to his feet.
Frost looks gassed!
Barksdale moves into the clinch successfully.
Barksdale breaks from the clinch.
Frost doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barksdale counters with a slapping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Barksdale.
Barksdale has his takedown stuffed
and Frost counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barksdale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frost shoots in looking for a takedown. Barksdale tries to sprawl out of it but Frost keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Barksdale manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barksdale misses with a head kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Frost jumps guard but Barksdale stands there with Frost around his waist. Frost gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Avon Barksdale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Frost.
Barksdale breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost misses with a right hand
and Barksdale counters by clinching up.
Barksdale breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Barksdale, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barksdale misses with the combination.
Barksdale throws a head kick that misses.
Barksdale takes a swing at Frost's ribcage but misses.
Barksdale throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Frost's waist but Frost gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barksdale off to one side.
Barksdale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frost avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barksdale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frost misses with a double jab.
Barksdale swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Frost counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Frost.
Barksdale kicks Frost off and gets to his feet.
Barksdale thuds his shin into the meat of Frost's side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Frost needs to keep his hands up - Barksdale had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale throws a head kick that misses.
Barksdale closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Frost throws an elbow but misses.
Frost fails to pull guard.
Barksdale has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Frost avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Barksdale keeps control of Frost as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Frost escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barksdale scores with a kick to the midsection.
Barksdale throws a sloppy head kick and Frost moves out of range easily.
Frost avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Frost shoots and misses
and Barksdale counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barksdale tries a head kick but it misses.
Frost with a poor takedown
and Barksdale holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Barksdale escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barksdale closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Barksdale missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Frost is looking to control Barksdale's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Frost avoid being mounted?
Barksdale stands up and beckons Frost to join him on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barksdale chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barksdale misses with a double jab
and Frost counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Barksdale looks to score with a jab to the body but Frost is just out of range.
Barksdale fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Frost is out of range.
Frost showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barksdale.
Barksdale gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Frost with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Frost.
Barksdale decides to pull guard.
Frost won't allow Barksdale to sweep him here.
Barksdale 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.
Barksdale striking off his back but it's not causing Frost any problems.
Barksdale is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Frost tries to free his leg and advance position but Barksdale is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost stopping the sweep attempt from Barksdale.
Barksdale wants to stand up but Frost is controlling him.
Barksdale keeping moving, preventing Frost from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Barksdale fails to land with a series of punches.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Barksdale paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Frost misses with a combination
and Barksdale counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Barksdale shoots in but no luck this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frost clinches but Barksdale breaks the clinch
and Barksdale counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Frost is trying to stall.
Barksdale breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avon Barksdale dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Frost avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Barksdale misses with a takedown attempt - Frost sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barksdale bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Barksdale stands up and beckons Frost to his feet.
Frost avoids the head kick by Barksdale.
Barksdale throws a left and a right that both miss
and Frost counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Barksdale comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barksdale is looking to clinch.
Barksdale throws a right and a left that Frost avoids nicely.
Barksdale lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Barksdale.
Avon Barksdale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barksdale throws the kick towards the body but Frost avoids it.
Frost misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barksdale misses with an attempted mid kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Frost connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barksdale. Barksdale circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barksdale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barksdale throws a lazy uppercut
and Frost makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Barksdale really felt that one!
Barksdale misses with a double jab
and Frost counters with a left and a right that stings Barksdale.
Barksdale misses with a few strikes there.
Barksdale clinches but Frost breaks the clinch
and Frost connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barksdale connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barksdale throws a body punch but Frost moves out of range.
Barksdale punishes Frost's body with a nice straight punch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barksdale.
Danga de danga de dang - Barksdale scores with a four punch combination!
The fight stays on the outside here - Frost looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Frost avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barksdale throws a right and a left that Frost avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Frost there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barksdale is looking to wear down Frost with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Frost misses with a double jab
and Barksdale counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barksdale.
Barksdale shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Frost but Frost pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frost doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barksdale counters by clinching up.
Barksdale will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Frost up against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Frost throws an elbow but misses.
Frost is trying to break the clinch but Barksdale has him pressed against the ropes.
Frost manages to break the clinch.
Frost avoids the body shot from Barksdale.
Barksdale misses with a head kick.
Frost throws a combination that misses
and Barksdale counters with a series of strikes. Frost will be more careful next time no doubt.
Barksdale instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost scores with a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Barksdale breaks the clinch.
Barksdale throws a head kick that misses
enabling Frost to counter with a crisp jab.
Barksdale doesn't manage to clinch there - Frost circles away.
Barksdale misses with a few strikes there.
Barksdale misses with a two punch combination.
Barksdale moves out of range of the strikes.
Barksdale has managed to clinch.
Barksdale has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Frost is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avon Barksdale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frost prevents a takedown attempt there.
Barksdale dodges an elbow strike from Frost.
Frost throws a head punch that misses.
Barksdale wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Frost tries to land a knee to the head but Barksdale blocks with his arms.
Barksdale lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Frost looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Frost misses with an elbow strike.
Frost breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Barksdale.
Barksdale tries to clinch there but Frost circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale lands a with a good body shot.
Barksdale clinches but Frost breaks the clinch
letting Frost counter with a right hand.
Barksdale lands a lovely overhand right.
Barksdale gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Frost pushes off an throws an elbow but Barksdale leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Frost wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Frost tries to work over Barksdale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barksdale breaks from the clinch.
Barksdale tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frost swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barksdale gets a takedown into half guard.
Barksdale stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frost lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barksdale scores with a hook to the body. Frost takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barksdale moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avon Barksdale 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!
Barksdale rushes Frost and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Frost wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barksdale drops down looking for an ankle pick but Frost pulls his leg out and moves away.
Frost misses with a kick to the body.
Frost shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Barksdale makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barksdale.
Barksdale trying to strike off his back.
Frost tries to stand but Barksdale is controlling from the bottom.
Barksdale looking to control.
Frost showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Frost stopping the sweep attempt from Barksdale.
Frost trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale trying to control the position.
Frost won't allow Barksdale to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Frost throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barksdale.
Barksdale throws a left and a right that both miss
and Frost counters with a series of strikes. Barksdale will be more careful next time no doubt.
Barksdale fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Frost.
Barksdale scores with a spinning back kick!
Barksdale throws a right and a left that Frost avoids nicely.
Frost's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Frost duly obliges.
Frost misses with a right hand
and Barksdale counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A head kick misses from Barksdale.
Barksdale fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Frost.
Barksdale is looking to slow Frost down with leg kicks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Frost.
Frost misses with a combination
and Barksdale counters with a series of strikes. Frost will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost wants to clinch
and Barksdale counters by clinching up.
Frost misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barksdale lands an elbow just above Frost 's eye.
Frost letting Barksdale take a breather here.
Barksdale fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Frost goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barksdale prevents it.
Barksdale wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Frost has him pressed against the ropes.
Barksdale breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barksdale keeps the fight on the outside.
Barksdale lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Barksdale stuffs the takedown.
Avon Barksdale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Frost.
Barksdale shoots for a takedown but Frost saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barksdale looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barksdale tries a head kick but it misses.
Frost moves in looking to clinch but Barksdale pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale tries a head kick but it misses.
Frost throws a combination that misses
and Barksdale counters with a straight right hand.
Barksdale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frost lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Barksdale scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Barksdale falls off balance throwing a combination
and Frost connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Frost crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barksdale - the referee stops the clock and Frost gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barksdale. Frost manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Barksdale is looking to clinch but Frost is avoiding it.
Frost throws a series of punches but Barksdale moves out of range.
Frost throws a head kick that misses
and Barksdale counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barksdale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barksdale throws a right and a left that Frost avoids nicely.
Barksdale shoots in looking for a takedown. Frost tries to sprawl out of it but Barksdale keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Frost manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Frost throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Frost takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Frost misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barksdale throws a leg kick but Frost sees it coming and moves out of range.
Frost will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barksdale circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barksdale throws a low kick but it's checked well by Frost.
Barksdale misses with the combination.
Frost tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Barksdale counters with a one-two to the body.
Barksdale fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barksdale fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barksdale throws a left and a right that both miss
and Frost counters with a takedown into side control.
Maximus Frost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barksdale tries to improve position but can't.
Barksdale is pushing Frost's head away, looking to escape. Frost manages to hold on to the position though.
Frost tries for a kimura but Barksdale is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avon Barksdale showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barksdale, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avon Barksdale!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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