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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wes Barton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spoon McGinty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barton kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Linchpin. Spoon McGinty has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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168 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wes Barton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Spoon McGinty!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by McGinty there.
McGinty throws a series of punches but Barton moves out of range.
McGinty throws a hook to the side of Barton's head but Barton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGinty stalks Barton and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barton's face. Barton staggers backwards, shaken.
Barton tries to clinch but McGinty moves out of range.
McGinty looks for the body kick but Barton saw that one coming.
McGinty misses with a two punch combination.
McGinty throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barton rushes McGinty and presses him up against the cage.
McGinty has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Barton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Barton misses with a knee to the head.
McGinty wants a takedown.
Barton lands a knee to the head.
Barton has McGinty pressed against the cage, preventing McGinty from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barton lands an elbow inside that McGinty shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Barton.
McGinty takes a knee to the side of the body.
Barton scores with a shot to the side of McGinty's head.
Nice elbow from Barton.
Barton scores a nice knee to the body.
Barton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGinty is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wes Barton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spoon McGinty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barton works on McGinty's body with a couple of short punches.
McGinty looks gassed!
McGinty is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barton.
Barton lands a nice elbow.
Barton lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGinty wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barton has him pressed against the cage.
Barton lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGinty backwards.
McGinty takes an elbow to the forehead.
Barton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Barton with a knee to the head.
Barton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McGinty.
Barton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short right from Barton.
Barton landing knees to the body.
Barton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Barton lands a nice knee to the body.
Barton landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barton lands a knee to the body.
McGinty takes a knee right on the jaw!
Barton unloads a knee to the mid-section. McGinty lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Barton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A knee to the head by Barton.
Nice elbow from Barton.
McGinty can't get the takedown.
Barton working McGinty over with knees to the body.
Barton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Barton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Barton landing knees to the head.
Barton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGinty avoids it.
Barton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Barton stops a takedown attempt from McGinty.
McGinty has had enough of the clinch but Barton keeps him there for the moment.
Barton unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Barton lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barton scores with a knee to the head.
Barton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGinty avoids it.
McGinty is trying to break free.
A body shot lands from Barton.
McGinty is working for takedown but Barton is calmly controlling the position for now.
Barton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGinty has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGinty goes for a takedown attempt but Barton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No joy there for McGinty, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barton.
McGinty tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A combination from McGinty does no damage.
McGinty fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barton connects with a high kick.
McGinty throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGinty fails with a takedown attempt.
Barton plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McGinty on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McGinty tries to bum rush Barton with a series of wild strikes but Barton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barton throws a head kick that half lands.
Barton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barton throws a front kick that sends McGinty stumbling back into the cage.
McGinty throws a series of punches but Barton avoids them all with ease.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barton.
Barton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGinty.
Barton plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barton pushes McGinty up against the cage in a clinch.
McGinty can't break the clinch.
Barton lands an elbow inside that McGinty shrugs off.
Barton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wes Barton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McGinty keeps the fight on the outside.
Barton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGinty scores with a nice right hand.
McGinty connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barton momentarily.
Barton explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Barton lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barton scores with a kick to the body.
McGinty throws a nice looking combination but Barton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A cross from Barton lands.
McGinty on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McGinty tries to bum rush Barton with a series of wild strikes but Barton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters circling a little - Barton finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barton.
Barton forces McGinty back against the cage and clinches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice elbow from Barton.
Wes Barton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barton landing knees to the head.
Barton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Barton.
McGinty has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Barton.
Barton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Barton with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Barton.
Barton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGinty can't get the takedown.
Barton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Barton landing knees to the head.
Barton scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Barton.
Barton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGinty breaks the clinch.
Barton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McGinty fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGinty swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barton scoring well with a low kick there.
McGinty sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Barton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spoon McGinty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barton fakes the leg kick and cracks McGinty in the body.
Barton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGinty throws out the jab.
McGinty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGinty throws a series of punches but Barton moves out of range.
Barton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McGinty is trying to break free.
Barton missing with knees to the body.
Barton has a couple of punches blocked by McGinty.
Barton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McGinty pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barton explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McGinty throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Good leg kick by Barton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McGinty lands a jab to Barton's midsection.
McGinty shoots in for a takedown but Barton shows good takedown defense.
Barton lands a front kick.
Barton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barton landing knees to the body.
Barton lands an elbow inside that McGinty shrugs off.
McGinty takes a knee to the side of the body.
Barton unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McGinty tries to score a body lock takedown but Barton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wes Barton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spoon McGinty.
Barton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barton lands a shot to the body.
Barton tries to land knees in the clinch but McGinty avoids the damage to the body.
McGinty looking for a takedown.
Barton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Barton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barton trying to land knees to the body.
Barton prevents a takedown attempt there.
Barton lands an elbow that stopped McGinty in his tracks for a moment.
Barton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McGinty wants to break free but Barton has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barton swings wildly with an uppercut but McGinty uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGinty has Barton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Barton misses with a knee strike.
Barton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGinty's efforts to push away.
McGinty tries to circle away but Barton has him pinned against the cage.
Barton lands an elbow inside that McGinty shrugs off.
Barton keeps control of McGinty as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGinty goes for a takedown attempt but Barton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Crunch! Barton slams his shin into McGinty's torso.
Barton fakes the leg kick and cracks McGinty in the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McGinty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wes Barton dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Barton throws out a powerful jab.
Barton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGinty has time to react.
McGinty misses with a series of wild punches.
Wes Barton is winning the standup battle so far.
McGinty fails to land with a series of punches.
Barton slips a jab and a cross from McGinty.
Barton tries to close the distance and clinch but McGinty swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barton dodges the punch combination from McGinty.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barton. McGinty shrugs it off though.
Barton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barton throws a body punch but McGinty moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGinty circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGinty fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McGinty changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barton tries to avoid it but McGinty manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barton to the ground. Barton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barton scores with a jab. McGinty acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barton delivers a nice body kick.
McGinty's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barton lands with a kick to the temple. McGinty shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A solid leg kick lands there for Barton.
Spoon McGinty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good standup being displayed there by Barton as he connects with a hook.
Barton rushes McGinty and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barton scores a nice knee to the body.
McGinty takes an elbow to the temple.
Barton connects with a knee to the head.
Barton working McGinty over with knees to the body.
Barton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Barton.
Barton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGinty.
Barton with a knee to the head.
McGinty wants a takedown but no success here.
Wes Barton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spoon McGinty.
Barton landing knees to the body.
Barton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barton is pressed up against the cage. McGinty has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barton down to the mat. Barton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Barton.
McGinty shoots for a double leg takedown but Barton sprawls well. He's pushed McGinty's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barton lands a front kick.
Barton sizes up McGinty with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McGinty lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barton circles away quickly and effectively.
Barton scores with a kick to the midsection.
Barton throws a nice head kick!
McGinty misses with a wild combination.
McGinty throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barton tries to clinch there but McGinty circles away.
McGinty gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Barton counters with a nice kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGinty. Barton does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGinty misses with a hook to the body
letting Barton counter with a right hand.
Barton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barton lands a jab to the head.
McGinty closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Barton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barton scores with a spinning back kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McGinty throws a right hand that Barton ducks under and follows up with a left that Barton also avoids with ease.
McGinty rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A solid body kick from Barton.
Barton scores with a nice body kick.
Barton is looking to slow McGinty down with leg kicks.
A punch lands to the side of McGinty 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barton throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGinty. Barton does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGinty scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McGinty is looking for a kimura here.
McGinty has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Barton regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barton is trying to stand up here but McGinty is controlling him well.
Barton is staying active underneath McGinty, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McGinty is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barton tries to kick McGinty off but McGinty keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McGinty is pressing down on Barton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barton is holding on for now.
McGinty not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wes Barton clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Barton scores with a hook.
McGinty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGinty falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barton counters with a head kick.
Barton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGinty misses with a few strikes there.
McGinty throws a lazy head kick
and Barton counters with a nice body kick.
A combination from McGinty does no damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barton.
McGinty takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McGinty throws a head kick but Barton moves out of range.
Barton moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nice cross by Barton.
McGinty misses the shot to the body.
Barton scoring well with a low kick there.
Barton takes one to the side of the head.
Barton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barton slips a jab and a cross from McGinty.
Both fighters circling a little - Barton finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Barton!
Barton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barton clinches.
Barton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Barton unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Barton working McGinty over with knees to the body.
Barton pushes McGinty back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Barton.
McGinty goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barton prevents it.
Barton lands with a left to the head.
Barton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barton crunches a lovely knee into McGinty's ribcage.
Barton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGinty looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barton misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Barton.
Barton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGinty can do to turn this around?
McGinty takes an elbow to the forehead.
Barton lands with a right to the head.
Barton throws an elbow but it misses.
Barton connects with a knee to the head.
McGinty wants to break free but Barton has control.
Barton unloads a knee to the mid-section. McGinty lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Barton tries a knee to the head but McGinty blocks it.
McGinty has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Barton tries a body shot but McGinty blocks it.
McGinty has clasped his hands together around Barton's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
McGinty tries to move to mount but Barton blocks the move with his legs.
McGinty is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barton is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barton is trying to control McGinty's posture but McGinty avoids it.
McGinty trying to control the position but Barton is working away.
Barton wants to control but McGinty postures up.
McGinty tries to move into full mount but can't pass Barton's legs.
McGinty trying to control the position but Barton is working away.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McGinty is defended easily by Barton.
McGinty walks forward, straight into a front kick from Barton.
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.
McGinty takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McGinty takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Barton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McGinty misses the shot to the body.
Barton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGinty falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barton counters with a stiff right hand.
McGinty loads up on a big right hand but Barton slips the punch.
McGinty misses with an uppercut. Barton saw that one coming.
McGinty chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barton can pounce on him.
McGinty throws a leg kick that misses.
Barton dodges the punch combination from McGinty.
Barton goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Barton misses with a body kick.
McGinty falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barton counters with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wes Barton had his way with Spoon McGinty in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Barton scores with a jab.
McGinty throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barton counters with a nice kick to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Barton.
Barton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGinty.
Barton thows a body shot but no joy.
McGinty shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barton but Barton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McGinty shoots in and drives through. Barton sprawls well.
Barton clinches.
Barton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGintys head.
Barton lands a knee to the head.
Barton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Barton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGinty avoids it.
Barton throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McGinty.
Wes Barton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spoon McGinty.
Barton lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barton throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
McGinty can't get the takedown.
Barton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barton gets underhooks to prevent McGinty's takedown attempt.
Barton landing knees to the body.
McGinty has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Barton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Barton lands a good knee to the midsection. McGinty won't want to take too many of those.
McGinty has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barton has McGinty pressed against the cage, preventing McGinty from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barton pushes McGinty back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Barton throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGinty blocks it with crossed arms.
McGinty is trying to drag Barton to the mat but Barton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Barton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGinty avoiding damage as Barton throws knees to the body.
Barton stops a takedown attempt from McGinty.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Barton unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Barton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGinty.
Barton misses with an elbow over the top.
McGinty has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Barton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Barton throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barton prevents the takedown attempt.
Barton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McGinty's defenses.
Barton landing knees to the body.
McGinty is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Barton lands a nice elbow.
Barton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGinty is defending well for now.
McGinty takes a knee to the side of the body.
McGinty tries for a takedown but Barton manages to get underhooks.
Barton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Barton as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McGinty tries to break free but Barton pushes him back against the cage.
Barton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGinty drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barton pulls his leg out and moves away.
Barton plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McGinty misses with a double jab
and Barton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barton sizes up McGinty with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGinty shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barton defends it nicely.
A solid body kick from Barton.
Barton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barton throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barton throws a good cross that connects.
Barton scores with a jab. McGinty acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McGinty will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McGinty with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barton to score with a decent uppercut.
A left and a right from Barton both land. Nice combination.
Barton dodges the punch combination from McGinty.
McGinty throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGinty looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGinty throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGinty misses with a combination
and Barton counters with a nice leg kick.
Spoon McGinty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGinty.
McGinty swinging wildly here.
Barton lands a jab to McGinty's midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wes Barton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barton, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wes Barton!
Wes Barton retains his lightweight title!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
96% |
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