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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Barkley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitali Klitschko (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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270 lbs
15 - 12 - 0 |
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205 cm
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300 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Barkley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitali Klitschko!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barkley defending well as Klitschko loads up on a big left hand.
Barkley looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barkley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Klitschko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barkley is looking to work some ground and pound but Klitschko has wrist control.
Barkley 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.
Barkley throws a big right hand that misses.
Barkley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barkley wants to control from the top but Klitschko keeps moving.
Barkley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barkley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Klitschko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barkley is looking to work some ground and pound but Klitschko has wrist control.
Barkley forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Klitschko defending well though.
Klitschko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Barkley seems content to control.
Barkley slips a nice elbow through Klitschko's hands, connecting with Klitschko's forehead.
Barkley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Klitschko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barkley.
Barkley lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Barkley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barkley is keen to just control but Klitschko is a slippery customer.
Klitschko wants to get back to full guard.
Barkley looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Klitschko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barkley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barkley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Klitschko is looking to escape.
Barkley is trying to control the action in half guard but Klitschko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Klitschko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barkley.
Barkley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barkley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Klitschko's head.
Barkley is looking to take a break and control but Klitschko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barkley is working for a kimura but Klitschko is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barkley.
Barkley is keen to just control but Klitschko is a slippery customer.
Klitschko won't allow Barkley to pass to mount.
Klitschko is looking for a sweep. Barkley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barkley is working for a submission of some sort.
Klitschko wants to control but Barkley is keeping busy.
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.
Barkley is keen to just control but Klitschko is a slippery customer.
Barkley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Klitschko is concentrating on defense, preventing Barkley from advancing position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Barkley scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barkley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Klitschko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Barkley dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Barkley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Charles Barkley has been cut.
Klitschko throws a hook to the side of Barkley's head but Barkley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Klitschko missing with a left hand there. Barkley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Klitschko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barkley counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Klitschko is looking to control Barkley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Klitschko avoid being mounted?
Barkley not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barkley is looking to take a break and control but Klitschko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barkley throwing shots but Klitschko is blocking nicely.
Klitschko is trying to stand up here but Barkley is controlling him well.
Barkley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barkley looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klitschko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Barkley tries to pass to full mount but Klitschko defends it.
Barkley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Klitschko defending well though.
Klitschko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Charles Barkley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barkley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Klitschko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barkley.
Klitschko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barkley.
Barkley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Klitschko defending well though.
Barkley is looking to take a break and control but Klitschko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Barkley not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barkley throwing shots but Klitschko is blocking nicely.
Klitschko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barkley.
Ground and pound from Barkley.
Barkley throwing shots but Klitschko is blocking nicely.
Barkley not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barkley is nestled in close to Klitschko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barkley throwing shots but Klitschko is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barkley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Klitschko's head.
Barkley not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barkley thows a huge punch but Klitschko dodges it nicely.
Klitschko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barkley.
Barkley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Klitschko's head.
Barkley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Klitschko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Barkley wants to pass the guard but Klitschko is defending well.
Barkley throwing shots but Klitschko is blocking nicely.
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.
Barkley is keen to just control but Klitschko is a slippery customer.
Barkley is looking for a kimura but Klitschko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barkley to get the leverage.
Klitschko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barkley.
Klitschko regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Barkley.
Barkley tries to free his leg and advance position but Klitschko is retaining full guard.
Barkley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Klitschko's head.
Barkley throws a strike but Klitschko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Barkley pulls Klitschko in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Barkley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Charles Barkley's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Klitschko. No joy for Barkley on that attempt.
Barkley shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Klitschko is trying to defend but Barkley finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Barkley wants to control but Klitschko is keeping him busy.
Klitschko is trying to get back to full guard.
Barkley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Klitschko's head.
Barkley throwing shots but Klitschko is blocking nicely.
Klitschko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Barkley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barkley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley throws a strike but Klitschko avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Barkley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barkley throws and elbow that misses. Klitschko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barkley's guard. Nice move by Klitschko!
Klitschko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Klitschko tries to stand but Barkley is controlling from the bottom.
Klitschko wants to control from the top but Barkley keeps moving.
Barkley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Klitschko stopping the sweep attempt from Barkley.
Barkley looking for a triangle here. Klitschko is fighting it but it looks tight! Barkley pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Klitschko is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Charles Barkley!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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