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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kim Boshesh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Barnett will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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192 cm
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248 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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191 cm
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284 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced |
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ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kim Boshesh! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Barnett! The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Boshesh fails with a takedown attempt. Boshesh fails with the takedown and Barnett counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Boshesh is looking to control Barnett's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boshesh avoid being mounted? Barnett trying to control the action but Boshesh is working from the bottom. Barnett trying to pass the guard but Boshesh defending well. Barnett drops an elbow to the side of Boshesh's head. Barnett is looking to advance position but Boshesh won't allow it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Boshesh is defending against the submission attempts here by Barnett.
Nice strikes from Barnett there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Boshesh tries to get to full guard but Barnett has control of the leg. Barnett is looking for a kimura here.
Boshesh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnett. Boshesh punching from the bottom.
Barnett is trying to control. Boshesh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Barnett seems to be looking for submissions.
Barnett blocks the strikes from Boshesh.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Barnett is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barnett is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barnett wants to take a breather but Boshesh is having none of it. Barnett maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Boshesh could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Barnett has cracked it and Boshesh is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Barnett!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Josh Barnett! Josh Barnett thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
44% |
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