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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Proctor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bob Barker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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194 cm
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250 lbs
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190 cm
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined |
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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 Hilo, Michael Proctor! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Billy Bob Barker! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Barker looks to land a right hand but Proctor moved out of range. Proctor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barker was well out of range. Poor timing from Proctor. A telegraphed right hand from Proctor misses the target. Proctor connects with a body shot that sends Barker's belly button to the back. Proctor works the jab nicely. Proctor on the wrong end of a nice jab. Barker looks to land a combination but Proctor avoids it well. Proctor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Proctor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Proctor swinging wildly here.
Barker defending well as Proctor loads up on a big left hand. Proctor throws a hook but Barker avoids it easily. Proctor misses with a straight right. Proctor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Barker ducks under a wild hook from Proctor.
That's one minute gone in the round. Barker thows a body shot but no joy. Barker looks to land a combination but Proctor avoids it well. Barker should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Proctor misses the shot to the body. Proctor swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barker counters with a right hand to the body. Proctor throws a big shot that misses. Barker slips under a jab from Proctor. Proctor misses with a hook. Barker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Proctor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Proctor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barker manages to avoid it. Proctor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Proctor missing with a left hand there. Barker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A punch combination from Barker misses. Barker misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Barker misses with a few strikes there.
Barker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Proctor circles away quickly and effectively. Barker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Proctor manages to avoid it. Barker dodges the punch combination from Proctor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Proctor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Barker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Proctor. Proctor shoots in looking for a takedown. Barker tries to sprawl out of it but Proctor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Proctor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barker. Barker digs a good hook to Proctor's body.
Proctor is breathing heavily. Barker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Proctors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Barker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Proctor misses with an uppercut. Barker saw that one coming. Proctor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barker defending well as Proctor loads up on a big left hand. Barker misses with a shot to the body and Proctor counters with a stiff right hand. Barker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Proctor rather than just go for the knockout. Good shot there by Barker. Proctor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barker counters with a right hand to the body. Barker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Proctor doesn't seem bothered though. Barker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Proctor's head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Barker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Proctor at a distance.
Barker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Barker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Proctor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barker, as that shot connected.
Barker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Proctor back to the cage. Barker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Barker jabs Proctor to the body, keeping him at a distance. Barker connects with a body shot. Barker just misses with a punch to the body.
Barker connects with a body shot. Proctor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barker. Barker misses with a few strikes there.
Proctor is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Barker. Barker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Barker ducks under a wild hook from Proctor. Proctor throws a big shot that misses. Barker slips a jab and a cross from Proctor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bob Barker dominated that round. That's time! Proctor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Proctor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Barker misses with a two punch combination.
Proctor pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Proctor swings widly with a right hand
and Barker counters with a series of strikes. Proctor will be more careful next time no doubt. Barker looks for the body kick but Proctor saw that one coming. Proctor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barker circles away quickly and effectively. Barker misses with a wild body shot. Proctor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Proctor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Proctor. No joy there for Proctor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Proctor misses with a looping right. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Proctor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Proctor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Barker swinging wildly here.
Proctor slips a jab from Barker. A looping hook to the body misses from Barker. Proctor does a little dance to reset his feet. Billy Bob Barker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Proctor slips a jab and a cross from Barker.
Barker scores with a one two! Proctor had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Proctor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Barker throws a right and a left that Proctor avoids nicely. Barker throws a series of punches but Proctor avoids them all with ease. Proctor lands the left hand. Proctor misses with an uppercut
and Barker counters with a right hand to the body. Proctor ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Proctor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barker.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Barker cracks Proctor with an open hand slap. Proctor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barker counters with a left and a right that stings Proctor. Michael Proctor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Barker misses with a body shot.
Barker walks into a stiff left hand from Proctor. Proctor moves away from the strike by Barker. Proctor throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Proctor dodges the punch combination from Barker.
Proctor's corner calls for a 1-2. Proctor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Proctor misses with a wild body shot. Barker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Proctor. Proctor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Proctor throws a right and a left that both miss. Proctor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barker circles away quickly and effectively. Barker scores with a hook. Barker lands a jab-cross combination. Barker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Proctor. Barker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Proctor.
Michael Proctor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Barker throws a right hand that Proctor ducks under and follows up with a left that Proctor also avoids with ease. Proctor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barker. Barker ducks under a wild hook from Proctor. Barker takes a swing at Proctor's ribcage but misses. Proctor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barker avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Barker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barker throws a solid leg kick but Proctor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barker. Barker scores with a decent looking hook. Barker connects with a looping right hand.
Barker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Proctor was well out of range. Poor timing from Barker. Barker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Proctor back to the cage. Barker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Proctor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Proctor digs a good hook to Barker's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. A jab from Proctor misses. Barker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Proctor.
Barker dips down and scores with a jab to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bob Barker 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!
Proctor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barker. Proctor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Proctor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barker blocks a jab. Barker slips under a jab. Proctor scores with a three punch combo!
Barker slips a jab from Proctor. Jab by Proctor. Barker just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Barker misses with a wild combination.
Proctor takes a swing at Barker's ribcage but misses. Proctor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barker manages to avoid it. Billy Bob Barker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round. Barker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barker throws a low kick but Proctor moves out of range easily. Some wild striking there from Barker.
No joy there for Proctor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Proctor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barker as he jumps to the side. Barker stuffs the takedown attempt from Proctor. Proctor gets slowly back to his feet. Proctor avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Proctor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A looping hook to the body misses from Barker. Proctor does a little dance to reset his feet. Barker misses with a wild combination.
Barker throws a nice looking combination but Proctor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Proctor throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Proctor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Barker tries to bum rush Proctor with a series of wild strikes but Proctor uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Barker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barker misses with a hook. Barker tries to move into range but Proctor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Proctor throws a series of strikes that have Barker backpedaling.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Proctor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barker. Proctor thows a body shot but no joy. Proctor misses with a two punch combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barker. Barker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Proctor manages to avoid it. Proctor avoids the body shot from Barker.
Barker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Proctor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Barker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Proctor was well out of range. Poor timing from Barker. Proctor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Proctor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Proctor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Barker ducks under a wild hook from Proctor. A big left from Proctor misses. Proctor pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Barker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Barker as he connects with a hook. Barker throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Proctor looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Proctor throws a right and a left that Barker avoids nicely. Barker stalks Proctor and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Proctor's face. Proctor staggers backwards, shaken. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Proctor takes one on the button. Barker ducks under a wild hook from Proctor. Michael Proctor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A decent looking cross lands there for Proctor.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Michael Proctor. Well Barker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Bob Barker!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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