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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Barbarino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barbarino comes to the cage accompanied by The Barbarino song. 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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275 lbs
11 - 2 - 1 |
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195 cm
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255 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Vinnie Barbarino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Steele!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbarino fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steele.
Steele closes the distance and clinches up with Barbarino, looking for a takedown. Steele pushes Barbarino against the cage but Barbarino circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barbarino lands with a cross.
Barbarino bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barbarino tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steele swivels and escapes.
Barbarino is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Steele's half guard.
Barbarino thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barbarino wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steele keeps working.
Barbarino thows a huge punch but Steele dodges it nicely.
Steele wants to improve his position but Barbarino is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbarino not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barbarino trying to control the action but Steele is working from the bottom.
Barbarino throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Steele keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbarino passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Steele!
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.
Barbarino thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Barbarino with good strikes from the mount here!
Steele avoids a series of strikes thrown by Barbarino.
Steele holds on to Barbarino around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Barbarino is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Steele to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Steele shrugs it off.
Barbarino 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Barbarino misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The referee warns Steele that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Barbarino is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Steele can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Barbarino trying to control but Steele is having none of it.
The referee warns Steele that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
It looks like George Steele has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbarino wants to control the pace but Steele is squirming around nicely.
Barbarino controlling from mount.
Barbarino with good strikes from the mount here!
Barbarino sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Barbarino avoids the attempt from Steele to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Barbarino punishing his opponent with strikes.
That has opened up George Steele's cut even more.
Barbarino throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Barbarino wants to control the pace but Steele is squirming around nicely.
Barbarino throwing strikes but Steele recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Steele has his hands clasped together around Barbarino's back. He's all about the action.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Barbarino thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barbarino is looking to take a break and control but Steele is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barbarino is really struggling to control Steele but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Barbarino works his foot free and advances to mount.
Barbarino throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Barbarino tries to control but Steele wriggling away.
Barbarino throwing strikes here but Steele is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Steele tries to lock up and control but Barbarino gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Steele is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Barbarino misses with a head shot.
Barbarino landing strikes from the mount and Steele is in trouble!
George Steele's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at George Steele's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vinnie Barbarino!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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