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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Braulio Barrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damon Dysprosium (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Braulio Barrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Damon Dysprosium!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Barrera or perhaps it was just good defense by Dysprosium which made him look bad.
Barrera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dysprosium tries to avoid it but Barrera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dysprosium to the ground. Dysprosium escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barrera shoots in looking for a takedown. Dysprosium tries to sprawl out of it but Barrera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dysprosium manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Braulio Barrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dysprosium fails with the takedown
and Barrera counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dysprosium!
Barrera looking to secure an arm triangle but Dysprosium defends it well.
Barrera throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dysprosium is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Barrera looking to secure an arm triangle but Dysprosium defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dysprosium is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
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.
Dysprosium blocking the ground and pound.
Barrera misses with a head shot.
Barrera goes for an armbar but Dysprosium turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dysprosium.
Dysprosium lands a couple of digs.
Dysprosium throws a big right hand that misses.
Dysprosium throwing strikes but missing.
Dysprosium is looking to work some ground and pound but Barrera has wrist control.
Dysprosium missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dysprosium chips away with some ground and pound.
Barrera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dysprosium is aware though and is defending well.
Barrera is breathing heavily.
Barrera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dysprosium lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dysprosium with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dysprosium missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dysprosium avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dysprosium stands up over Barrera, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dysprosium makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Barrera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dysprosium landing with the ground and pound.
Barrera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dysprosium doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dysprosium manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dysprosium working some strikes from top position.
Dysprosium works over Barrera with some ground and pound from guard.
Dysprosium content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Barrera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dysprosium is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dysprosium trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dysprosium working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barrera's head.
Dysprosium is working Barrera over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dysprosium in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barrera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barrera seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dysprosium chips away with some ground and pound.
Barrera is trying to keep Dysprosium in close.
Dysprosium chips away with some ground and pound.
Dysprosium distracts Barrera with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dysprosium landing some decent shots from guard.
Barrera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dysprosium with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Damon Dysprosium will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dysprosium gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barrera counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dysprosium!
Barrera goes for an armbar but Dysprosium turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dysprosium.
Dysprosium keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barrera's head.
Barrera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dysprosium in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dysprosium lands a couple of digs.
Dysprosium is working Barrera over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dysprosium defends it easily.
Dysprosium must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dysprosium postures up in Barrera's guard and throws a big left but Barrera blocks it.
Dysprosium in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barrera wants to sweep but no luck.
Dysprosium throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barrera has his foot on Dysprosium's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dysprosium works his way back into a safe position though.
Dysprosium distracts Barrera with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dysprosium postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Barrera fails with the takedown
and Dysprosium counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrera trying to control but Dysprosium postures up.
Barrera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barrera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dysprosium thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barrera's head.
Dysprosium throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dysprosium seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barrera is trying to control but can't.
Dysprosium working over Barrera with some ground and pound. Barrera looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dysprosium feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dysprosium is looking to work some ground and pound but Barrera has wrist control.
Barrera seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dysprosium throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dysprosium throwing strikes from guard but Barrera blocks nicely.
Barrera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dysprosium.
Dysprosium lands a couple of digs.
Barrera working for a triangle but Dysprosium defends it easily.
Barrera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dysprosium doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dysprosium manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dysprosium lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dysprosium won't allow Barrera to sweep him here.
Dysprosium makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Barrera working for a triangle but Dysprosium defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dysprosium postures up in Barrera's guard and throws a big left but Barrera blocks it.
Dysprosium landing with the ground and pound.
Dysprosium is looking to work some ground and pound but Barrera has wrist control.
Barrera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dysprosium doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dysprosium manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barrera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dysprosium defends well.
Dysprosium is in close to Barrera's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barrera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dysprosium defends well.
Dysprosium throwing strikes from guard but Barrera blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Braulio Barrera will probably get the nod.
That's time! Barrera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dysprosium shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barrera but Barrera pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barrera misses with a takedown
and Dysprosium counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Barrera working for a triangle but Dysprosium defends it easily.
Dysprosium really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barrera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dysprosium lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrera has momentary wrist control but Dysprosium slips an elbow through the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barrera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barrera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dysprosium is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dysprosium stands up over Barrera, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barrera has his foot on Dysprosium's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dysprosium works his way back into a safe position though.
Damon Dysprosium has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dysprosium is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dysprosium with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dysprosium connects with a couple of short punches.
Dysprosium throwing strikes from guard but Barrera blocks nicely.
Dysprosium landing with the ground and pound.
Barrera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barrera has momentary wrist control but Dysprosium slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barrera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dysprosium scoring with punches to the head and body.
Barrera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dysprosium feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dysprosium accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barrera is trying to keep Dysprosium in close.
Dysprosium in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dysprosium is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dysprosium throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barrera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dysprosium trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barrera trying to keep a closed guard but Dysprosium is proving a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Barrera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dysprosium doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barrera counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrera drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dysprosium dives on top into guard.
Dysprosium landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dysprosium's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barrera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dysprosium is aware though and is defending well.
Barrera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dysprosium cracks Barrera with a solid left hand.
Dysprosium is looking to work some ground and pound but Barrera has wrist control.
Barrera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dysprosium is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damon Dysprosium comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dysprosium has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damon Dysprosium!
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