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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Rickshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Collin Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Rickshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Collin Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping body kick lands there for Rickshaw.
Rickshaw has managed to clinch.
Rickshaw jumps guard and drags Barnett to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rickshaw is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rickshaw looking for a sweep. Not yet Rickshaw, not yet.
Rickshaw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnett.
Rickshaw is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Barnett is looking to work some ground and pound but Rickshaw has wrist control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnett works over Rickshaw with some ground and pound from guard.
Barnett throws a big right hand that misses.
Barnett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rickshaw preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barnett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rickshaw is looking for a triangle but Barnett pushes his legs off easily.
Barnett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barnett works over Rickshaw with some ground and pound from guard.
Barnett landing with the ground and pound.
Barnett postures up and lands a big shot to Rickshaw's brow.
Barnett throwing strikes from guard but Rickshaw blocks nicely.
Rickshaw avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barnett with a nice head shot there.
Barnett works over Rickshaw with some ground and pound from guard.
Barnett is pushing down on Rickshaw's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rickshaw is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnett has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rickshaw is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rickshaw is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rickshaw wants to control but Barnett is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barnett is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barnett is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barnett lands with a punch from half guard.
Barnett prevents Rickshaw from improving his position.
Rickshaw is trying to control but can't.
Barnett looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rickshaw with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Barnett lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Barnett looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rickshaw with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Barnett lands with a punch from half guard.
Rickshaw wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barnett lands a nice short elbow.
Barnett working over Rickshaw with some ground and pound. Rickshaw looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barnett lands a nice short elbow.
Rickshaw is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barnett scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rickshaw tries to get to full guard but Barnett has control of the leg.
Barnett looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rickshaw with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Barnett slips a nice elbow through Rickshaw's hands, connecting with Rickshaw's forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Barnett connects with a nice short shot to Rickshaw's temple.
Barnett lands strikes from half guard.
Barnett is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Barnett scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rickshaw wants to control but Barnett is keeping busy.
Barnett scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Barnett there.
Barnett is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barnett drops an elbow to the side of Rickshaw's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barnett looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Barnett there.
Rickshaw is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barnett scores with a couple of nice shots.
Barnett seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Collin Barnett dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Barnett shoots in but no luck this time.
Rickshaw closes the distance and clinches up with Barnett, looking for a takedown. Rickshaw pushes Barnett against the cage but Barnett circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rickshaw fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barnett.
Rickshaw lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rickshaw tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barnett swivels and escapes.
Ryan Rickshaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rickshaw is defended easily by Barnett.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Rickshaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnett fails to land the takedown.
Ryan Rickshaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rickshaw lands a nice shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rickshaw looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rickshaw shoots for a double leg takedown but Barnett sprawls well. He's pushed Rickshaw's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barnett throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rickshaw tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Barnett is in Rickshaw's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barnett distracts Rickshaw with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barnett chips away with some ground and pound.
Rickshaw is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barnett is controlling him.
Barnett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rickshaw not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnett is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnett stands up over Rickshaw, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barnett lands a couple of elbows.
Barnett scoring with some ground and pound.
Barnett chips away with some ground and pound.
Rickshaw has momentary wrist control but Barnett slips an elbow through the middle.
Barnett with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett lands a couple of elbows.
Rickshaw has momentary wrist control but Barnett slips an elbow through the middle.
Rickshaw 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.
Barnett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rickshaw's head.
Barnett pushing down on Rickshaw's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rickshaw is trying to stand up here but Barnett is controlling him well.
Barnett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnett winds up and cracks Rickshaw with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Barnett working Rickshaw over with strikes.
Barnett looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rickshaw with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rickshaw wants to improve his position but Barnett is controlling well.
Barnett winds up and cracks Rickshaw with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rickshaw trying to control from the bottom.
Barnett looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rickshaw with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rickshaw taking some punishment here, with Barnett in his half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rickshaw wants to get back to full guard.
Barnett looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rickshaw with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Barnett lands with a punch from half guard.
Barnett scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barnett working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rickshaw trying to control but Barnett postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnett looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Collin Barnett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Rickshaw shoots in looking for a takedown but Barnett manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rickshaw's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rickshaw fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barnett has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barnett looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barnett closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rickshaw's guard.
Barnett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rickshaw seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnett is looking to work some ground and pound but Rickshaw has wrist control.
Rickshaw controls Barnett momentarily but Barnett frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett slips nicely into half guard.
Rickshaw has hold of Barnett's hands but Barnett slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Barnett lands with a punch from half guard.
Barnett landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Barnett working over Rickshaw with some ground and pound. Rickshaw looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Barnett slips a nice elbow through Rickshaw's hands, connecting with Rickshaw's forehead.
Rickshaw trying to control from the bottom.
Barnett lands strikes from half guard.
Rickshaw is looking for a sweep. Barnett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnett is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barnett seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barnett lands a nice short elbow.
Barnett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rickshaw's head.
Barnett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rickshaw is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barnett scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Barnett.
Barnett drops an elbow to the side of Rickshaw's head.
Barnett is nestled in close to Rickshaw, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rickshaw is trying to control but can't.
Rickshaw wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett winds up and cracks Rickshaw with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Barnett lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barnett lands a nice short elbow.
Rickshaw taking some punishment here, with Barnett in his half guard.
Barnett lands with a punch from half guard.
Rickshaw gets back to full guard.
Barnett is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rickshaw seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Barnett with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rickshaw had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnett defends it easily.
Barnett is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rickshaw is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barnett postures up and lands a big shot to Rickshaw's brow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnett landing some decent shots from guard.
Barnett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rickshaw's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnett working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rickshaw looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnett is one step ahead there.
Ryan Rickshaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barnett cracks Rickshaw with a solid left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Collin Barnett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barnett winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Collin Barnett!
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energy
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hype
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