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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yohan Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Barrington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velasquez comes into the arena with Promentory blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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240 lbs
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220 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 London, Yohan Velasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Barrington!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez darts in and clinches Barrington up against the cage.
Velasquez wants to take the fight to the mat but Barrington manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Velasquez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barrington just stands there and leans against the cage.
Barrington using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Velasquez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Velasquez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barrington after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yohan Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barrington unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Velasquez is trying to drag Barrington to the mat but Barrington just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Velasquez managing to block the knees to the body from Barrington.
Velasquez looking for a takedown.
Velasquez tries to pull guard but Barrington forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Barrington tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Velasquez avoids it.
Velasquez working hard to break the clinch.
Velasquez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Barrington misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Velasquez.
Velasquez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barrington gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Velasquez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Barrington gets underhooks to prevent Velasquez's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez tries to score a body lock takedown but Barrington shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Velasquez is breathing heavily.
Barrington is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Barrington tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Velasquez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barrington fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Barrington has closed the distance and engaged Velasquez in a clinch.
Velasquez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barrington gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Velasquez is trying to drag Barrington to the mat but Barrington just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Barrington unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Barrington looking to throw knees to the head but Velasquez is blocking nicely.
Velasquez tries to score a body lock takedown but Barrington shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Barrington.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrington landing knees to the head.
Barrington landing knees to the head.
Barrington landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Barrington stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Barrington stops a takedown attempt from Velasquez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barrington lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Velasquez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Barrington gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Velasquez.
Barrington has clasped his hands together around Velasquez's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Velasquez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Velasquez is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrington misses with the ground and pound.
Velasquez tries to bench press Barrington off him but Barrington keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barrington wants to control but Velasquez is keeping him busy.
Velasquez is looking for a sweep.
Barrington tries to score with some ground and pound. Velasquez controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Velasquez is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrington trying to control the position but Velasquez is working away.
Velasquez is looking to reverse the position.
Barrington is looking to take a break and control but Velasquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Velasquez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Velasquez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Velasquez wants to get back to full guard.
Barrington is trying to control. Velasquez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Velasquez tries to roll over but Barrington keeps him under control.
Velasquez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barrington slows the pace down in half guard.
Barrington passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Velasquez!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Barrington 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.
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barrington as he jumps to the side.
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barrington as he avoids it easily.
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barrington but Barrington pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yohan Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barrington closes the distance and clinches.
Barrington has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Velasquez clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Barrington struggling to keep hold of the position.
Velasquez wants to escape the position.
Barrington trying to control.
Barrington biding his time, controlling Velasquez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez rolls, trying to escape but Barrington keeps control of the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barrington trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barrington keeps control of the position as Velasquez tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrington controlling from the back.
I really don't envy Velasquez right now.
Barrington missing with punches from the back.
Velasquez is really stuck here.
A lull in the action here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velasquez tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrington missing with punches from the back.
Barrington struggling to keep hold of the position.
Velasquez is in bad spot here.
Barrington throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Barrington has good solid back control here.
Velasquez tries to escape but Barrington has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Tony Barrington has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrington wants to control but Velasquez is keeping busy.
Velasquez tries to escape but Barrington has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Barrington thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Velasquez staying busy and making it hard for Barrington to control.
Barrington might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Velasquez kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barrington has the hooks in. Velasquez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barrington struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tony Barrington will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Velasquez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barrington pinned against the cage. Barrington gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Velasquez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Barrington tries to clinch but Velasquez is having none of it.
Velasquez shoots in but Barrington avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yohan Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barrington shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Velasquez's guard.
Barrington looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Barrington got a little sloppy there for a moment and Velasquez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barrington has managed to get both his arms back between Velasquez's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Velasquez being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrington has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Velasquez is proving hard to escape from.
Velasquez keeping moving, preventing Barrington from controlling successfully.
Velasquez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Velasquez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Velasquez working for a triangle but Barrington defends it easily.
Barrington wants to control from the top but Velasquez keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Velasquez is looking for a triangle here but Barrington uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Velasquez is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Barrington is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Barrington prevents Velasquez from getting the reversal.
Barrington trying to control but Velasquez is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Barrington throwing strikes here but Velasquez is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Velasquez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Velasquez actively working from the bottom here.
Velasquez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Velasquez tries to get out of the position.
Barrington wants to take a breather but Velasquez is having none of it.
Barrington looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Velasquez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barrington is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tony Barrington is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrington looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Velasquez looking for submissions off his back.
Velasquez actively working from the bottom here.
Velasquez looking for submissions off his back.
Velasquez is staying active underneath Barrington, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yohan Velasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velasquez is looking for a sweep. Barrington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Velasquez is refusing to be controlled, as Barrington sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tony Barrington.
I've got Barrington 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Barrington!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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