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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamed Khalidovv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes comes to the ring accompanied by Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be. Frankie Barnes could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mamed Khalidovv's chin.
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187 lbs
19 - 9 - 0 |
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200 lbs
12 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frankie Barnes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mamed Khalidovv!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khalidovv checks a low kick from Barnes.
Khalidovv on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Khalidovv shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barnes as he jumps to the side.
Khalidovv checks a low kick from Barnes.
Khalidovv shoots in but no luck this time.
Khalidovv shoots for a double leg takedown but Barnes sprawls well. He's pushed Khalidovv's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Frankie Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mamed Khalidovv.
Khalidovv misses with a takedown attempt - Barnes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barnes.
Khalidovv shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes lands a leg kick that knocks Khalidovv off balance momentarily.
Barnes lands with a kick to the temple. Khalidovv shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Frankie Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes throws a jab when Khalidovv was well out of range.
Khalidovv takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barnes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Khalidovv fails to land the takedown.
Barnes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Khalidovv.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes scores with a hook to the body. Khalidovv takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice shot lands for Barnes.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
Khalidovv moves out of range as Barnes strikes.
Barnes lands a leg kick that knocks Khalidovv off balance momentarily.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khalidovv looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Khalidovv scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Barnes is trying is best to control the position here.
Khalidovv seems to be working for a kimura but Barnes defends the submission attempt.
Barnes gets back to full guard.
Barnes thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Barnes looking to control but Khalidovv passes into half guard.
Khalidovv looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Barnes is defending against the submission attempts here by Khalidovv.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Khalidovv is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
Khalidovv has gone for a leg lock! Barnes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Khalidovv's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khalidovv looking for subs off his back but Barnes has passed one foot through into half guard.
Khalidovv is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Barnes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Barnes cracks Khalidovv with a right hand to the side of the head.
Khalidovv shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barnes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barnes scores with a hook.
Barnes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Khalidovv's calf.
Barnes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Crunch! Barnes slams his shin into Khalidovv's torso.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Khalidovv shoots and misses
and Barnes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Barnes catches Khalidovv right on the button with a cross.
Khalidovv shoots in but Barnes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Frankie Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mamed Khalidovv.
Barnes cracks Khalidovv with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Khalidovv is rocked!
Barnes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Khalidovv is breathing heavily.
Khalidovv misses with a takedown attempt
and Barnes counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Khalidovv is out cold! A devastating KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Frankie Barnes!
Frankie Barnes retains his middleweight title!
Frankie Barnes 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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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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