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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Conan Barbarian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cito Gaston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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184 lbs
11 - 7 - 1 |
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185 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conan Barbarian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cito Gaston!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaston misses with a looping left.
Gaston looks to throw the jab but Barbarian is out of range.
Barbarian pushes Gaston up against the cage in a clinch.
Gaston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gaston misses the shot to the body.
Gaston misses with an uppercut.
Gaston looks to land a left hand but Barbarian moved out of range nicely.
Barbarian throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gaston was covering up waiting for the punch and Barbarian finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaston wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Barbarian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gaston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barbarian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbarian working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gaston's head.
Barbarian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gaston seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Barbarian sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gaston's guard.
Barbarian lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gaston regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Barbarian.
Barbarian throwing strikes but missing.
Gaston is trying to keep Barbarian in close.
Barbarian throws a strike but Gaston rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barbarian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gaston stays in close to Barbarian's body and controls the position.
Barbarian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Barbarian scores with a takedown into Gaston's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barbarian accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbarian scoring with some ground and pound.
Barbarian throwing strikes from guard but Gaston blocks nicely.
Barbarian trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gaston wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Barbarian is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gaston is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gaston has escaped and now he's on top!
Barbarian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaston throwing strikes but missing.
Barbarian is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gaston trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbarian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaston sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gaston must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gaston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Barbarian dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gaston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gaston misses with a looping left.
Gaston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Gaston.
Barbarian ducks under a wild hook from Gaston.
Barbarian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gaston misses with a hook.
Gaston swings for the body but Barbarian moves out of range.
Barbarian looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Barbarian postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaston preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barbarian throws a strike but Gaston rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Barbarian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gaston's guard.
Barbarian 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbarian is fighting to break Gaston's control of his arms but Gaston is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Barbarian thows a big elbow that misses.
Barbarian postures up.
Barbarian content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barbarian postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gaston keeping moving, preventing Barbarian from controlling successfully.
Barbarian throwing strikes but missing.
Barbarian stopping the sweep attempt from Gaston.
Gaston is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barbarian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gaston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barbarian is in close to Gaston's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barbarian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gaston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barbarian.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice defenses there by Barbarian.
Gaston just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbarian slips a straight right by Gaston.
Gaston throws a jab when Barbarian was well out of range.
Gaston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbarian.
Gaston misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaston looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbarian is just out of range.
Barbarian blocks a jab.
Barbarian drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gaston tries to escape but Barbarian is in control.
Barbarian working the ground and pound from side control.
Gaston struggling a bit here.
Barbarian connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gaston some visible discomfort.
Barbarian throws an elbow but Gaston slips to the side and avoids it well.
Who's going to make the next move?
Barbarian is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gaston is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbarian misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Barbarian creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gaston sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gaston gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Barbarian thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gaston tries to hold on but Barbarian postures up.
Barbarian lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Barbarian dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Gaston.
Barbarian shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gaston napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Barbarian with the ground and pound but Gaston regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Barbarian missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Conan Barbarian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barbarian missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barbarian is trying to work for a kimura but Gaston is defending well.
Gaston tries to roll over but Barbarian keeps him under control.
Barbarian throwing shots but Gaston is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbarian not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barbarian looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gaston scores with a punch to the head.
Gaston throws a hook but Barbarian avoids it easily.
Barbarian moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbarian shoots in but Gaston avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barbarian fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gaston sprawls well initially but Barbarian persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gaston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barbarian.
Gaston wants to control but Barbarian is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gaston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barbarian.
Barbarian thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gaston to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbarian in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gaston preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barbarian throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gaston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gaston bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barbarian's guard.
Gaston is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gaston throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barbarian works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gaston wants to stand but Barbarian has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Barbarian on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barbarian tries to get out of the position.
Barbarian wants to sweep here but Gaston controlling him for the moment.
Cito Gaston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbarian being controlled here, momentarily.
Gaston trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbarian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barbarian keeping full guard, as Gaston tries to pass.
That's four 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gaston throws a body punch but Barbarian moves out of range.
Barbarian shoots for a double leg takedown but Gaston sprawls well. He's pushed Barbarian's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cito Gaston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gaston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbarian was well out of range. Poor timing from Gaston.
Barbarian tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gaston sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barbarian somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conan Barbarian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbarian has Gaston up against the cage in a clinch.
Barbarian is trying to maintain a safe position but Gaston gets an underhook and turns Barbarian into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good body shot from Gaston.
Barbarian keeps control of Gaston as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gaston is looking to control Barbarian's arms but Barbarian gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gaston has his back to the cage.
Gaston wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gaston goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Conan Barbarian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gaston tries to throw a body punch but Barbarian avoids it by throwing Gaston back against the cage.
Gaston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Conan Barbarian.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barbarian, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conan Barbarian!
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