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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Syd Barrett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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275 lbs
28 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Syd Barrett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lesnar tries to keep at a distance but Barrett has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lesnar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lesnar is trying to push Barrett away but Barrett has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lesnar trying to stall but Barrett improves his position.
Lesnar misses with a punch on the inside.
Barrett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barrett lands a hook that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards.
Lesnar tries to score a body lock takedown but Barrett shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lesnar is looking to take this one to the mat.
Barrett taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Barrett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barrett tries to throw a body punch but Lesnar avoids it by throwing Barrett back against the cage.
Barrett throws a head punch that misses.
Barrett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lesnar working aggressively here.
Barrett lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Lesnar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barrett is trying to stall.
Lesnar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barrett is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Syd Barrett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lesnar.
Lesnar goes for a takedown attempt but Barrett pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barrett connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lesnar scrambles back to his feet.
Lesnar throws a jab when Barrett was well out of range.
No luck for Lesnar with that takedown attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barrett, right into the meat.
Lesnar gets tackled into the cage by Barrett. Barrett maintains the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Barrett takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lesnar lands a takedown into guard.
Barrett pulls Lesnar in close to prevent any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lesnar trying to move into half guard but instead Barrett has managed to sweep!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar trying to control the position.
Lesnar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnar scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Barrett throws a head kick that misses.
Lesnar closes the distance and clinches up with Barrett, looking for a takedown. Lesnar pushes Barrett against the cage but Barrett circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lesnar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Barrett wants to get back to his feet.
Lesnar wants to control but Barrett is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar controls the position.
Barrett is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lesnar has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The strikes coming from Lesnar are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barrett defending against the ground and pound.
Lesnar looking to control but instead Barrett has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Lesnar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar drops an elbow to the side of Barrett's head.
Barrett trying to hold on to Lesnar's head to control him but Lesnar postures up.
Barrett is trying to stand.
Lesnar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brock Lesnar will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Barrett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lesnar.
Barrett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barrett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left lands for Lesnar.
Barrett looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barrett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barrett takes a swing at Lesnar's ribcage but misses.
Syd Barrett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lesnar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barrett manages to avoid it.
Lesnar shoots in and bounces Barrett off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lesnar throwing strikes from guard but Barrett blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar prevents Barrett from getting back to his feet.
Lesnar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lesnar postures up in Barrett's guard and throws a big left but Barrett blocks it.
Lesnar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lesnar throws a big right hand that misses.
Lesnar trying to control but Barrett is working from the bottom.
Lesnar prevents Barrett from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar trying to control but Barrett is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lesnar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Brock Lesnar wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lesnar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barrett scores with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Barrett.
Lesnar shoots for a double leg takedown but Barrett sprawls well. He's pushed Lesnar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barrett fakes the leg kick and cracks Lesnar in the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barrett stuffs the takedown.
Lesnar feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lesnar prevents Barrett from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar postures up in Barrett's guard and throws a big left but Barrett blocks it.
Lesnar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lesnar trying to control but Barrett is working from the bottom.
Barrett is looking to stand up but Lesnar isn't so interested in that idea.
Barrett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lesnar trying to control but Barrett is working from the bottom.
Barrett wants to stand and escape but Lesnar is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Barrett keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Brock Lesnar.
Lesnar throws out a loose jab but Barrett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barrett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lesnar scores with a decent looking hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Barrett.
Lesnar gets the takedown into side control.
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!
Lesnar wants to control but Barrett is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barrett is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Lesnar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Decent striking displayed by Lesnar there.
Syd Barrett is winning the standup battle so far.
Barrett moves into the clinch.
Barrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barrett keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lesnar's efforts to push away.
Lesnar is looking to take this one to the mat.
A right hand to the body from Barrett.
Lesnar looking for a takedown.
Lesnar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Syd Barrett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lesnar.
Barrett tries a body shot but Lesnar blocks it.
Barrett manages to break the clinch.
Barrett lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barrett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lesnar walks into a left hand.
Lesnar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barrett scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barrett catches Lesnar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barrett cracks Lesnar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrett wants to clinch.
Syd Barrett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Lesnar misses the target.
Lesnar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barrett defends it nicely.
Barrett scores with a leg kick.
Barrett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lesnar. That did some damage!
The fight stays on the outside here - Barrett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barrett throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barrett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lesnar checks a leg kick.
Syd Barrett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brock Lesnar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrett moves out of range of the strikes.
Barrett thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lesnar if he has to take too many more of those.
Barrett tries to close the distance and clinch but Lesnar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barrett lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lesnar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barrett sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lesnar somewhat.
Barrett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lesnar throws a poor cross that misses
and Barrett counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barrett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barrett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lesnar drops his hands momentarily and Barrett takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lesnar takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Barrett.
Barrett lands a nice shot to the body.
Barrett throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lesnar checks a low kick from Barrett.
Lesnar staying out of range there.
Barrett plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
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!
Barrett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barrett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
No luck for Lesnar with that takedown attempt.
Barrett bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Barrett throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barrett.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrett misses with a lunging right hand
and Lesnar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Barrett won't be happy with that.
Barrett is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lesnar has just dragged him back down to the mat.
You can see the frustration on Barrett's face as Lesnar controls the position.
Barrett struggling a bit here.
Barrett trying to remain calm as Lesnar controls from the top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lesnar is looking to take a break and control but Barrett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Brock Lesnar wasn't active enough on the ground.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barrett. Lesnar does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Syd Barrett showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lesnar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Lesnar!
Brock Lesnar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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RATING
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