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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Gromowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruiner Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnett has chosen canceled forever 125 as his entrance music. Ruiner Barnett has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Michael Gromowski's chin.
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243 lbs
17 - 13 - 0 |
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280 lbs
36 - 27 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class MT
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Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
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
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Gromowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ruiner Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gromowski misses with a body shot.
Barnett looks to score with a jab to the body but Gromowski is just out of range.
Gromowski misses with a looping left.
Barnett on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gromowski swings widly with a right hand
and Barnett makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gromowski really felt that one!
Gromowski forces Barnett back against the cage and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gromowski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Barnett's brow.
Gromowski throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Barnett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Barnett.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gromowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barnett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gromowski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barnett blocks it with crossed arms.
Barnett takes a knee to the side of the body.
Barnett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gromowski's elbow.
Gromowski throws an elbow but it misses.
Gromowski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gromowski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barnett in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gromowski.
Gromowski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Barnett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barnett misses with a body punch.
Barnett lands a nice shot to the body.
Gromowski missing with knees to the body.
Barnett lands a shoulder strike.
Gromowski throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gromowski.
Gromowski pushes off an throws an elbow but Barnett leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Barnett scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnett tries to work over Gromowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barnett trying to stall but Gromowski improves his position.
Gromowski misses with an elbow strike.
Gromowski misses with a knee strike.
Barnett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gromowski blocks an uppercut.
Gromowski tries to land knees in the clinch but Barnett avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gromowski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gromowski trying to land knees to the body.
Barnett takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Ruiner Barnett has been cut.
Barnett tries to throw a body punch but Gromowski avoids it by throwing Barnett back against the cage.
Gromowski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Barnett misses with some punches.
Barnett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barnett misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Barnett fails to land.
Barnett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gromowski tries to land a knee to the head but Barnett blocks with his arms.
Gromowski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gromowski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barnett in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Barnett avoiding damage as Gromowski throws knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gromowski.
Barnett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barnett lands a hook that snaps the head of Gromowski backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gromowski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett swings wildly with an uppercut but Gromowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gromowski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barnett is defending well for now.
Barnett struggles to land a body shot inside as Gromowski controls his hands.
Barnett tries to work over Gromowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barnett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gromowski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barnett.
The referee calls for Barnett to work.
Gromowski trying to land knees to the body.
Barnett avoiding damage as Gromowski throws knees to the body.
Barnett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barnett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barnett tries a body shot but Gromowski blocks it.
Barnett managing to block the knees to the body from Gromowski.
Gromowski blocks a body shot from Barnett.
Barnett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gromowskis head.
Gromowski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gromowski missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett avoiding damage as Gromowski throws knees to the body.
Gromowski trying to land knees to the body.
Barnett drops Gromowski with a big right hand! Barnett charges in looking to finish - Gromowski manages to keep Barnett in his guard and seems to have recovered somewhat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Barnett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barnett's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gromowski is rocked!
Gromowski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barnett controls the pace.
Oh Gromowski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gromowski seems to have got his legs back now.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Gromowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gromowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Gromowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruiner Barnett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ruiner Barnett's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gromowski has Barnett up against the cage in a clinch.
Gromowski trying to land knees to the body.
Gromowski trying to land knees to the body.
Barnett misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gromowski.
Barnett avoiding damage as Gromowski throws knees to the body.
Gromowski misses with an elbow strike.
Barnett misses with a punch to the body.
Gromowski breaks the clinch.
Gromowski closes the distance and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gromowski.
Gromowski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barnett.
Barnett missing with knees to the body.
Barnett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gromowski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gromowski throws an elbow but it misses.
Gromowski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Barnett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gromowski's elbow.
Barnett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barnett avoids a wild elbow strike from Gromowski.
Barnett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gromowski tries to break the clinch but Barnett is controlling the position.
Barnett blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barnett has clasped his hands together around Gromowski's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Barnett trying to control the action but Gromowski is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gromowski is trying to work for a sweep but Barnett has mounted him!
Gromowski regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett trying to control the action but Gromowski is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnett prevents Gromowski from improving his position.
Barnett is taking a breather. Gromowski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Barnett missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gromowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gromowski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gromowski tries to get to full guard but Barnett has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barnett trying to control the action but Gromowski is working from the bottom.
Gromowski tries to roll over but Barnett keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barnett lands a nice short elbow.
Barnett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barnett is trying to control. Gromowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnett wants to pass to mount but Gromowski is defending the position.
Barnett throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnett seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Barnett lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gromowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnett is thwarting Gromowski's attempts to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnett controlling the action here.
Barnett wants to take a breather but Gromowski is having none of it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruiner Barnett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ruiner Barnett's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Barnett has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gromowski finds it's way round the side to connect with Barnett's head.
Gromowski scores with a decent looking hook.
Gromowski tries to clinch up but Barnett circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnett tries to keep at a distance but Gromowski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gromowski is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Barnett misses with a knee strike.
Barnett tries to work over Gromowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gromowski lands an elbow inside.
Barnett throws a punch but it's blocked by Gromowski.
Gromowski working Barnett over with knees to the body.
Gromowski is trying to maintain a safe position but Barnett gets an underhook and turns Gromowski into the cage.
Barnett working aggressively here.
Barnett misses with a punch to the body.
Gromowski wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gromowski lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gromowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gromowski can't break the clinch.
Gromowski pushes off an throws an elbow but Barnett leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Barnett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barnett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barnett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barnett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barnett lands a nice shot to the body.
Barnett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barnett.
Barnett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barnett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ruiner Barnett seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barnett managing to block the knees to the body from Gromowski.
Barnett scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gromowski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barnett avoids it.
Barnett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gromowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gromowski lands a good knee to the midsection. Barnett won't want to take too many of those.
Barnett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gromowski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barnett scores with a hook to the body.
Barnett lands a body punch.
Barnett wants the takedown. Gromowski is fighting it off but Barnett persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gromowski's guard against the cage.
Barnett working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gromowski keeping moving, preventing Barnett from controlling successfully.
Gromowski being controlled here, momentarily.
Gromowski wants to sweep here but Barnett controlling him for the moment.
Barnett throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gromowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnett scoring with punches to the head and body.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Gromowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnett throwing strikes but missing.
Barnett controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ruiner Barnett was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gromowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gromowski throws a body punch but Barnett moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gromowski.
Gromowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barnett explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big left from Gromowski misses.
Michael Gromowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruiner Barnett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gromowski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barnett lands a stunning uppercut that sends Gromowski to the mat!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruiner Barnett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barnett has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruiner Barnett!
Ruiner Barnett thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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