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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kuiskaaja Rajantakaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Livingston Barclay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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260 lbs
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255 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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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
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kuiskaaja Rajantakaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Livingston Barclay!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barclay avoids the head kick by Rajantakaa.
Rajantakaa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barclay throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rajantakaa counters with a thumping low kick.
Rajantakaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rajantakaa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rajantakaa throws a chopping leg kick but Barclay manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rajantakaa throws a head kick that half lands.
Rajantakaa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barclay.
Barclay scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rajantakaa in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rajantakaa tries to work over Barclay's front leg with a kick but Barclay checks it.
Rajantakaa blocks a head kick by Barclay.
Rajantakaa throws a lazy right hand but Barclay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rajantakaa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Barclay cracks the inside of Rajantakaa's front leg.
Rajantakaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rajantakaa misses with the combination.
Livingston Barclay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rajantakaa shoots in but no luck this time.
Rajantakaa lands a nice looking body shot.
Barclay misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barclay throws a wild body kick that Rajantakaa sees coming a mile off.
Rajantakaa throws a hook but Barclay avoids it easily.
Barclay scoring well with a low kick there.
Barclay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rajantakaa connects with the punch.
Rajantakaa digs a good hook to Barclay's body.
Rajantakaa scores with a jab to the head.
Rajantakaa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barclay connects with a solid leg kick.
Rajantakaa connects with a body shot.
Barclay lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Barclay.
Barclay defending well as Rajantakaa loads up on a big left hand.
Rajantakaa is looking to clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rajantakaa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rajantakaa looks for the body kick but Barclay saw that one coming.
Barclay takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A bone on bone clash there as Rajantakaa blocks the leg kick.
Barclay checks the leg kick nicely there.
Livingston Barclay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barclay misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rajantakaa tries to clinch but Barclay moves out of range.
Rajantakaa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barclay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barclay missing with a left hand there. Rajantakaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rajantakaa checks a low kick from Barclay.
Barclay lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rajantakaa circles away quickly and effectively.
Rajantakaa defending well as Barclay loads up on a big left hand.
Barclay swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rajantakaa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rajantakaa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barclay throws a good cross that connects.
Barclay feints a jab promting Rajantakaa to slip. Barclay then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rajantakaa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rajantakaa blocks a head kick by Barclay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barclay throws a shot from downtown. Rajantakaa moves away and avoids it.
Rajantakaa throws a hook but Barclay blocks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barclay.
Barclay lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rajantakaa circles away quickly and effectively.
Barclay takes one to the chin there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rajantakaa.
Barclay looks to land a left hand but Rajantakaa moved out of range nicely.
Rajantakaa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rajantakaa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rajantakaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barclay.
Rajantakaa moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Barclay.
Rajantakaa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barclay as he jumps to the side.
Rajantakaa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg 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!
Barclay lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rajantakaa at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rajantakaa throws a series of punches but Barclay avoids them all with ease.
Barclay is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rajantakaa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barclay checks it well.
Rajantakaa throws a body punch but Barclay moves out of range.
Barclay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rajantakaa.
Barclay swings for the body but Rajantakaa moves out of range.
Barclay has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barclay there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rajantakaa throws a head kick but Barclay moves out of range.
Rajantakaa is looking to score with low kicks.
Rajantakaa ducks under a wild hook from Barclay.
Rajantakaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barclay throws a body punch but Rajantakaa moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barclay checks a leg kick.
Rajantakaa tries to clinch but Barclay is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes from Barclay. Those never looked like landing.
Barclay buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kuiskaaja Rajantakaa will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rajantakaa defending well as Barclay loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Rajantakaa misses.
Rajantakaa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rajantakaa avoids the body shot from Barclay.
Rajantakaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barclay manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Barclay.
Rajantakaa avoids a kick to the body.
Barclay's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barclay, right into the meat.
Barclay throws a right and a left that Rajantakaa avoids nicely.
Rajantakaa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rajantakaa dives in and scores a takedown into Barclay's guard.
Rajantakaa stands up over Barclay, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
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!
Barclay keeping full guard, as Rajantakaa tries to pass.
Rajantakaa postures up.
Rajantakaa wants to control from the top but Barclay keeps moving.
Barclay has his hands on Rajantakaa's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rajantakaa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rajantakaa being controlled here momentarily.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Livingston Barclay hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Rajantakaa throws an overhand right that lands on Barclay's shoulder, as Barclay tries to avoid the shot.
Rajantakaa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rajantakaa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rajantakaa unloading with bombs!
Rajantakaa landing strikes from the mount and Barclay is in trouble!
Rajantakaa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rajantakaa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rajantakaa working for a submission but Barclay is keeping him at bay.
Rajantakaa with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barclay tries to hold on but Rajantakaa postures up.
Rajantakaa controlling his opponent.
Barclay keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Barclay 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.
Rajantakaa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rajantakaa is looking to take a break and control but Barclay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barclay controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rajantakaa not doing much here.
Rajantakaa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barclay's head.
Rajantakaa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rajantakaa in particular looking to stall.
Barclay has hold of Rajantakaa's hands but Rajantakaa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Barclay trying to control but Rajantakaa postures up.
Kuiskaaja Rajantakaa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rajantakaa is nestled in close to Barclay, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Well, if Rajantakaa is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rajantakaa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rajantakaa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barclay keeps working.
Barclay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rajantakaa connects with a nice short shot to Barclay's temple.
Rajantakaa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barclay tries to roll over but Rajantakaa keeps him under control.
Rajantakaa trying to control the pace.
Rajantakaa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rajantakaa is thwarting Barclay's attempts to control the position.
Rajantakaa wants to take a breather but Barclay is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kuiskaaja Rajantakaa dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Barclay chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rajantakaa can pounce on him.
Rajantakaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rajantakaa staying out of range there.
A low kick from Barclay misses
and Barclay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barclay pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rajantakaa is out of range and Barclay settles back down.
Barclay throws a right hand that Rajantakaa ducks under and follows up with a left that Rajantakaa also avoids with ease.
Barclay scores with a leg kick.
Rajantakaa misses with the combination.
Rajantakaa cracks Barclay with a good jab.
Barclay tries to score with a low kick but Rajantakaa moves his leg out of the way.
Barclay misses the shot to the body.
Rajantakaa ducks under a wild hook from Barclay.
Rajantakaa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Barclay manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rajantakaa throwing strikes but missing.
Barclay trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rajantakaa wants to control from the top but Barclay keeps moving.
Barclay controlling Rajantakaa's posture.
Livingston Barclay has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Rajantakaa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rajantakaa scores with a nice strike.
Barclay thuds a left hand into Rajantakaa's body.
Kuiskaaja Rajantakaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barclay.
Rajantakaa connects with an inside leg kick.
Barclay is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Rajantakaa jabs at Barclay's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barclay ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rajantakaa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That kick from Barclay tenderised Rajantakaa's leg. Rajantakaa is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big right from Barclay misses.
Barclay lands a leg kick that knocks Rajantakaa off balance momentarily.
Rajantakaa tries to land a front kick but Barclay steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barclay throws a big shot that misses.
Barclay throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rajantakaa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rajantakaa scores with a head kick. Barclay tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rajantakaa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barclay fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rajantakaa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rajantakaa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barclay throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Livingston Barclay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barclay throws a leg kick that misses.
Rajantakaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barclay tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rajantakaa fails with the takedown.
Barclay feints and then cracks Rajantakaa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rajantakaa down.
Rajantakaa throws a big shot that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Rajantakaa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barclay throws a sloppy head kick and Rajantakaa moves out of range easily.
Rajantakaa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rajantakaa avoids the body shot from Barclay.
Kuiskaaja Rajantakaa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barclay tries a low kick but Rajantakaa avoids it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rajantakaa.
Barclay throws the left hand but Rajantakaa avoids the punch easily.
Rajantakaa misses with a leg kick
and Barclay counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barclay throws a front kick aimed at Rajantakaa's knee but Rajantakaa avoids it well.
Rajantakaa lands with an uppercut that bounces Barclay off the cage and back into range.
Barclay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rajantakaa lands a nice shot to the body.
Barclay moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rajantakaa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rajantakaa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Barclay controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Barclay is not content to let Rajantakaa control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rajantakaa lands strikes from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Livingston Barclay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rajantakaa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kuiskaaja Rajantakaa!
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