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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oswaldo Barra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Future (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Future's choice of entrance music: Menor do Chapa - Humildade e Disciplina. Oswaldo Barra had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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165 lbs
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170 cm
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165 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Oswaldo Barra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Future!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barra has his takedown stuffed
and Future counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Oswaldo Barra has been cut.
Barra closes the distance looking to clinch
and Future counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barra gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barra tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Future swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oswaldo Barra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barra has a takedown stuffed.
Barra throws a chopping leg kick but Future manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barra takes a swing at Future's ribcage but misses.
Barra is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barra.
Barra avoids a punch combination nicely.
Future jabs Barra right on the nose. Barra blinks but takes it well.
Oswaldo Barra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barra has managed to clinch.
Future slowing the pace effectively.
Future throws an elbow but it misses.
Future lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Barra tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Future smiles and moves away.
Future moves out of range of the body kick from Barra.
Barra shoots in looking for a takedown but Future manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barra's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barra throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Future counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Future lands a knee to the body.
Future gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Barra pulls Future into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Future not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Future working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barra's head.
Barra is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barra throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barra keeping moving, preventing Future from controlling successfully.
Future showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Barra looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Future stands up over Barra, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barra is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barra working for a triangle but Future defends it easily.
Future wants to control from the top but Barra keeps moving.
Barra looking to control.
Future slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Future wants to control from the top but Barra keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Future slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John Future.
Barra misses with a two punch combination.
Barra manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Future on his heels. He'll look to pass Future's guard now, I'm sure.
Future is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barra wants to control from the top but Future keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barra throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Future works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barra being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Future will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oswaldo Barra's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Future thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barra misses with an uppercut.
Barra shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Future as he avoids it easily.
Barra shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barra doesn't manage to clinch there - Future circles away.
Future keeps the fight on the outside.
Future throws a leg kick which misses Barra's front leg but catches the back leg as Barra tries to avoid it.
Barra misses with a head kick.
Future circles away from the clinch attempt
and Future counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barra tries to clinch
and Future cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Future waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barra.
Barra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barra dives in and grabs Future's left leg, looking for a takedown. Future pushes down on Barra's head and hops out.
Barra dives in and grabs Future's left leg, looking for a takedown. Future pushes down on Barra's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oswaldo Barra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barra throws a head kick that misses
and Barra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barra throws a predictable looking body shot
and Future counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Future.
Future tries a head kick but it misses.
Future throws a body punch but Barra moves out of range.
Barra tries to keep at a distance but Future has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barra takes an elbow to the forehead.
Barra on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barra wants to take the fight to the mat but Future manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Barra pulls guard effortlessly.
Future is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barra working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Future has passed into half guard!
Future perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Future is trying to control the action in half guard but Barra is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Future controlling the action here.
Barra tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Future is looking to take a break and control but Barra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barra is trying to stand back up but Future is controlling him
John Future has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Barra fails with a takedown attempt.
Barra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Future.
Barra misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barra tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Future counters with a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Future.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barra shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Future pinned against the cage. Future gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barra walks into a straight right hand from Future.
Future defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barra.
John Future seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Future has managed to clinch.
Future creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barra's defenses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Future creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barra wants to take the fight to the mat but Future manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Future lands a good knee to the midsection. Barra won't want to take too many of those.
Barra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Future connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Future showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Oswaldo Barra's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Barra blocks the body kick.
Future fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barra looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Future fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barra on the side of the head.
Barra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barra tries to clinch up
and Barra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barra on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Future slaps away a takedown attempt from Barra, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Future darts in and clinches Barra up against the cage.
Future landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Future landing knees to the head.
Barra avoids a wild elbow strike from Future.
Barra blocks an elbow strike from Future.
Barra has Future pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Future manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Barra tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Future smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oswaldo Barra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Future fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barra.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barra wants to clinch but Future slips to the side
letting Future counter with a right hand.
Barra misses with a double jab
and Future counters with a leg kick.
Future jabs Barra right on the nose. Barra blinks but takes it well.
Barra is rocked!
Barra takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oh Barra is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Future walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Barra drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Future swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Barra's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Future!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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