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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Brookins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle Brookins is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Barnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Brookins!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Brookins. Barnett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Barnett.
Brookins gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Barnett avoids the attempt from Brookins to control.
Barnett is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Brookins has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Barnett tries to control but Brookins wriggling away.
Barnett fails to take his opponent's back.
Barnett throwing strikes but Brookins uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Barnett looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brookins is just riding it out for now. Barnett eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett is trying to control. Brookins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barnett is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Brookins!
Barnett works his way to his opponent's back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brookins rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Barnett is working for a submission of some sort.
Brookins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barnett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barnett's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Brookins's arms.
Barnett rolls, trying to escape but Brookins keeps control of the position.
Brookins doesn't have the hooks in and Barnett manages to turn into his guard.
Brookins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brookins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnett wants to pass the guard but Brookins is keeping the position.
Barnett is working hard here to advance position.
Brookins can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnett advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brookins trying to control but Barnett postures up.
Barnett stops Brookins from getting back to his feet.
Brookins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brookins trying to control but Barnett postures up.
Barnett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brookins is just riding it out for now. Barnett eventually gives up the hold.
Barnett has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett fails to advance to Brookins's back.
Barnett looking to control but Brookins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brookins is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barnett goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Brookins turns into him and now he's in Barnett's guard.
Barnett will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barnett wants to sweep but no luck.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brookins is pushing down on Barnett's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnett is fighting to maintain full guard but Brookins has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barnett is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnett manages to get to full guard.
Brookins advances position into side control!
Barnett prevents Brookins from improving position.
Barnett is not content to let Brookins control the position.
Barnett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Barnett regains half guard.
Brookins wants to stand up but Barnett is controlling the position.
Brookins is keen to just control but Barnett is a slippery customer.
Barnett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brookins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnett wants to get back to full guard.
Brookins trying to pass the guard but Barnett defending well.
Barnett works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Barnett wants to sweep but no luck.
Brookins passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Barnett is looking to regain half guard here but Brookins keeps moving and retains side control.
Barnett is breathing heavily.
Barnett is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brookins off and has taken his back!
Brookins trying to control the hands but Barnett breaks the grip.
Brookins preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Barnett.
Barnett tightening his grip on Brookins, looking for the choke.
Brookins turns into Barnett and is now in his guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brookins trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnett isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Brookins stacks Barnett on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Brookins!
Barnett is not content to let Brookins control the position.
Brookins tries for a kimura but Barnett is defending well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barnett is trying to work for a sweep but Brookins has mounted him!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brookins is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Barnett has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Barnett wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Brookins tries to keep control of the position but Barnett is staying busy.
Barnett can't escape the position.
Barnett is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Brookins gets his way!
Brookins has the hooks in. Barnett is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brookins is trying to stick to Barnett's back but Barnett is turning into Brookins. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Brookins's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Barnett.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Steve Barnett will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Brookins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brookins looks to land a body kick but Barnett moved away.
A combination from Brookins does no damage.
Brookins plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A big right from Barnett misses.
Brookins misses with a two punch combination.
Barnett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brookins checks the leg kick.
Brookins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That kick from Brookins tenderised Barnett's leg. Barnett is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brookins lands with an uppercut that bounces Barnett off the ropes and back into rage.
Kyle Brookins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Brookins.
Barnett tries to land a leg kick but Brookins saw it coming and moves away.
Brookins throws a body kick that misses.
Brookins throws a head kick that half lands.
Barnett throws out a powerful jab.
No joy there for Brookins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brookins throws a nice looking combination but Barnett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brookins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brookins throws a right and a left that Barnett avoids nicely.
Brookins is breathing heavily.
Brookins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brookins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kyle Brookins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnett avoids the head kick by Brookins.
Barnett throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brookins counters with a nice low kick that buckles Barnett's knee momentarily.
Barnett takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnett throws a head kick but Brookins moves out of range.
Barnett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barnett takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Brookins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnett lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brookins circles away quickly and effectively.
Brookins tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnett avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barnett misses the shot to the body.
Kyle Brookins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brookins lands a jab to the head.
Brookins looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnett is just out of range.
Brookins throws a lazy head kick
and Barnett counters with a left to the body.
Barnett throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Brookins throws a body kick that misses.
Barnett throws a shot from downtown. Brookins moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brookins lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barnett backs up against the ropes.
Barnett takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Brookins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brookins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barnett. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brookins is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Brookins scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Brookins lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barnett backs up against the ropes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brookins, as that shot connected.
Brookins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brookins scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kyle Brookins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brookins misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brookins. That's going to slow Barnett down.
Barnett tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brookins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brookins misses with a wild body shot.
Brookins cracks Barnett with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Brookins lands with a kick to the temple. Barnett shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Brookins misses with an uppercut. Barnett saw that one coming.
A lazy body kick from Barnett
and Brookins finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brookins thows a body shot but no joy.
Barnett takes a swing at Brookins's ribcage but misses.
Brookins scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brookins takes a swing at Barnett's ribcage but misses.
Brookins jabs Barnett right on the nose. Barnett blinks but takes it well.
Barnett walks into a jab.
Barnett blocks a head kick by Brookins.
Brookins connects with an inside leg kick.
Brookins throws a series of punches but Barnett avoids them all with ease.
Barnett is looking to wear down Brookins with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab from Barnett misses.
Barnett is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brookins throws a leg kick which misses Barnett's front leg but catches the back leg as Barnett tries to avoid it.
Brookins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brookins throws a head kick but Barnett moves out of range.
A slow jab from Brookins misses its intended target.
Brookins throws a nice looking combination but Barnett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barnett shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brookins as he avoids it easily.
Brookins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barnett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brookins.
Brookins bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A combination from Brookins does no damage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brookins throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Barnett.
Barnett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Brookins blocks the low kick.
Barnett takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brookins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barnett misses with a double jab.
Barnett steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Brookins. That one must have hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brookins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnett moves out of range of the strikes.
Steve Barnett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brookins throws a head kick but Barnett moves out of range.
Barnett will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Brookins throws a sloppy head kick and Barnett moves out of range easily.
Brookins lands a high kick!
Brookins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnett. Brookins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnett is looking to score with low kicks.
Brookins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brookins misses with a series of wild punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brookins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Brookins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Kyle Brookins!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Kyle Brookins!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Kyle Brookins!
Kyle Brookins wins by unanimous decision!
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RATING
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