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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Starkweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tandi Barsolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Starkweather comes to the cage accompanied by I'm On a Boat. Steve Starkweather has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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164 lbs
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165 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Starkweather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tandi Barsolo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Starkweather. Barsolo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barsolo misses with a double jab.
Barsolo misses with a series of wild punches.
Barsolo swinging wildly here.
Barsolo is looking to clinch.
Starkweather throws a right and a left that both miss.
Starkweather slips a jab and a cross from Barsolo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starkweather falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barsolo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Starkweather lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Barsolo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barsolo tries to hold on but Starkweather pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Starkweather controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Starkweather is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Barsolo can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Barsolo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Barsolo is squirming around, avoiding Starkweather's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Starkweather goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Barsolo is on top in guard.
Barsolo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barsolo throws a strike but Starkweather rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Barsolo controlling the position.
Starkweather controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starkweather stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barsolo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Starkweather trying to control but Barsolo is working from the bottom.
Starkweather will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Starkweather throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Starkweather wants to get up but he can't break Barsolo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Starkweather wants to pass the guard but Barsolo is keeping the position.
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.
Barsolo is trying to keep Starkweather in close.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Barsolo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barsolo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Starkweather sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barsolo fails with a takedown attempt.
Starkweather lands an overhand right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barsolo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Starkweather throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tandi Barsolo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Starkweather leaves Barsolo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Steve Starkweather is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barsolo misses with a low kick.
Starkweather closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Barsolo did well to prevent Starkweather getting side control.
Starkweather wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barsolo keeps working.
Starkweather is controlling the pace.
Starkweather is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barsolo defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barsolo is trying to get back to full guard.
Starkweather performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Starkweather's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Starkweather is looking to take a break and control but Barsolo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Starkweather is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barsolo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Starkweather not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Starkweather is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Barsolo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Starkweather is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starkweather tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barsolo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barsolo is looking for a sweep. Starkweather is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Barsolo tries to clinch but Starkweather is having none of it.
Starkweather uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Decent striking displayed by Starkweather there.
Steve Starkweather seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barsolo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Starkweather.
Barsolo fails to land with a series of punches.
Starkweather keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Starkweather shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barsolo fails to land with a series of punches.
Starkweather connects with a right hand. Barsolo shakes it off.
Starkweather connects with a jab.
Starkweather displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Starkweather lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Barsolo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barsolo shoots in for a double leg but Starkweather sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barsolo misses with a head kick.
Barsolo misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Starkweather dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Starkweather lands with a shot to the body.
Barsolo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Starkweather finds it's way round the side to connect with Barsolo's head.
Starkweather ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Starkweather scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Barsolo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Starkweather sprawls well. Starkweather wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barsolo gets slowly back to his feet.
Starkweather lands a head shot.
Starkweather throws out a powerful jab.
Starkweather dodges the punch combination from Barsolo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starkweather misses with a two punch combination.
Barsolo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Left hook, right uppercut from Starkweather.
Barsolo swinging wildly here.
Starkweather slips under a jab.
Starkweather throws a head kick that misses.
Starkweather throws a big shot that misses.
Starkweather is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Starkweather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starkweather cracks a nice hook into Barsolo's ribs.
Starkweather dips to his left and cracks Barsolo with an uppercut!
Steve Starkweather is winning the standup battle so far.
Barsolo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Starkweather swats away the attempt to clinch by Barsolo.
Barsolo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Starkweather.
Barsolo looks to land a combination but Starkweather avoids it well.
Barsolo thows a body shot but no joy.
Barsolo fails with a takedown attempt.
Starkweather lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starkweather throws a combination. Barsolo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Starkweather looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Starkweather throws a head kick but Barsolo moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Starkweather lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barsolo doesn't seem phased though.
Starkweather throws a shot to the body.
Starkweather throws a right and a left that Barsolo avoids nicely.
Starkweather throws a right hand that Barsolo ducks under and follows up with a left that Barsolo also avoids with ease.
Starkweather misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starkweather swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barsolo counters with a leg kick.
Starkweather cracks Barsolo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Starkweather stuns Barsolo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Starkweather throws a leg kick but Barsolo checks it.
Starkweather with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barsolo misses with a low kick.
Barsolo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Starkweather misses with a series of wild punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Starkweather scores with a four punch combination!
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Starkweather showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Starkweather 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Starkweather!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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