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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arron Askins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Marcos Barbosa was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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217 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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185 cm
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205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Prefers standup |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arron Askins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcos Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown but Askins shows good takedown defense.
Askins loads up on a big right hand but Barbosa slips the punch.
Askins misses with a double jab
and Barbosa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Barbosa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Askins seems keen to control Barbosa's posture.
Barbosa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Askins is proving hard to escape from.
Barbosa stands up from Askins's guard - Barbosa perhaps looking for a knockout.
Askins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barbosa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Barbosa tries to work over Askins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Askins.
Askins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Askins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barbosa looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Askins scores with a shoulder strike.
Askins lands a shot to the body.
Askins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Askins digs a right hand underneath Barbosa's ribcage. Barbosa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Askins lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askins cracks Barbosa with a nice body shot.
Askins scores with a shoulder strike.
Barbosa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Askins.
Askins digs a right hand underneath Barbosa's ribcage. Barbosa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Askins.
A right hook to the body lands for Askins.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Askins works on Barbosa's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Askins.
Askins lands with a left to the head.
Askins lands a shoulder strike.
Askins lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Askins.
Askins lands a nice shot to the body.
Askins presses Barbosa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Askins lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Askins on the inside.
A short uppercut from Askins.
A right hook to the body lands for Askins.
Askins scores with a hook to the body.
Askins lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askins lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Askins.
Still in the clinch, Askins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Askins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Askins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Askins cracks Barbosa with a nice body shot.
Askins lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Askins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Askins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barbosa.
Askins works on Barbosa's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Askins.
Nice body punch from Askins.
Askins lands a body punch.
Askins lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Askins.
Askins is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Askins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Askins lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askins breaks the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Askins.
Askins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Askins lands a nice shot that snaps Barbosa's head back.
Askins jabs at Barbosa's body.
Arron Askins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Askins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Askins connects with a single shot there.
Askins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barbosa circles away quickly and effectively.
Barbosa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Askins throws a series of strikes that have Barbosa backpedaling.
Barbosa slips a jab and a cross from Askins.
Barbosa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barbosa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Askins tries to avoid it but Barbosa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Askins to the ground. Askins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa walks into a left hand.
Askins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barbosa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Askins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barbosa under the eye.
Barbosa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Askins connects with a body shot that sends Barbosa's belly button to the back.
Jab by Askins.
Askins's corner calls for a 1-2. Askins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Askins is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Barbosa ducks right into an uppercut from Askins.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Askins lands a lovely overhand right.
Askins is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Askins scores with a nice head shot.
Jab from Askins.
Barbosa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arron Askins dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Askins moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Askins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbosa can do to turn this around?
Askins misses with a double jab
and Barbosa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Askins's guard.
Askins on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Askins tries to get out of the position.
Barbosa won't allow Askins to sweep him here.
Askins managing to control the position.
Askins wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barbosa looking to pass the guard.
Askins pulls Barbosa in close to his closed guard and prevents Barbosa from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Arron Askins just wasn't active enough.
Barbosa takes one to the side of the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Askins.
Askins lands with a cross.
Askins cracks Barbosa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Askins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barbosa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Askins is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Askins works over Barbosa's head and body with a nice combination.
A left lands for Askins.
Askins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barbosa.
Askins connects with a nice looking jab.
Askins connects with a looping right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Askins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Askins.
Askins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barbosa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Askins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barbosa's hands.
Marcos Barbosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Askins scores with a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Askins coming out on top.
Jab by Askins.
Barbosa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barbosa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Askins lands the left hand.
Askins lands a jab to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Askins as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askins throws a one two combo.
Askins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barbosa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Askins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa takes one on the button.
Barbosa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Askins throws a good cross that connects.
Jab, jab by Askins - just one landing.
Askins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barbosa on the side of the head.
Askins clobbers Barbosa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Askins lands a nice shot to the body.
Arron Askins is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbosa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Askins.
Barbosa walks into a straight right hand from Askins.
Barbosa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Askins works the jab nicely.
Askins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Askins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askins scores with a shot to the body.
Askins connects with a right hand. Barbosa shakes it off.
Askins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Askins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barbosa walks into a straight right hand from Askins.
Barbosa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Askins.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Askins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Askins cracks Barbosa with a good jab.
Barbosa moves forwards but Askins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Askins lands a nice shot to the body.
Askins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Arron Askins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Askins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Askins.
Askins lands a body shot.
Askins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arron Askins dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Askins lands a nice shot that snaps Barbosa's head back.
Barbosa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A right-left combo lands from Askins.
Askins scores with the left hand. Barbosa knows he should have avoided that one.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A cross from Askins lands.
Askins sizes up Barbosa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Askins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barbosa in his tracks.
Barbosa shoots in looking for a takedown but Askins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barbosa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Askins lands with an uppercut that bounces Barbosa off the cage and back into rage.
Barbosa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Askins to score with a decent uppercut.
Barbosa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barbosa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Askins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barbosa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barbosa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barbosa is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askins connects with the punch.
Barbosa is still on wobbly legs! Can Askins finish him?
Askins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Askins lands a jab.
Barbosa walks into a left hand.
Askins rushes Barbosa with punches - Barbosa moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Barbosa goes down! Askins follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arron Askins!
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energy
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hype
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