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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clifford Lancaster Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lancaster Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Sail by AWOLNATION. Josh Barnett is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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225 lbs
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256 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Clifford Lancaster Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnett moves out of range of the strikes.
Barnett shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lancaster Jr is trying to defend but Barnett finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lancaster Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Barnett seems content to control.
Barnett lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lancaster Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Barnett perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Barnett stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Lancaster Jr cracks Barnett with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barnett slips under a jab.
Barnett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lancaster Jr.
Lancaster Jr misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster Jr throws a hook but Barnett avoids it easily.
Barnett shoots in looking for a takedown. Lancaster Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Barnett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lancaster Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barnett 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.
Lancaster Jr keeping moving, preventing Barnett from controlling successfully.
Barnett is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barnett stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Barnett slips under a jab from Lancaster Jr.
Lancaster Jr throws the left hand but Barnett avoids the punch easily.
Lancaster Jr misses with an uppercut.
Barnett slips a straight right by Lancaster Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Lancaster Jr catches Barnett right on the button with a cross.
Jab by Lancaster Jr.
Lancaster Jr is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lancaster Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnett shoots in for a takedown but Lancaster Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lancaster Jr throws a one two combo.
Lancaster Jr works Barnett's body with a nice hook.
Barnett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lancaster Jr.
Lancaster Jr lands a jab.
Lancaster Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Barnett looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barnett is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lancaster Jr's half guard.
Lancaster Jr pushes Barnett off looking to stand but Barnett dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnett passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster Jr sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lancaster Jr pushes Barnett off looking to stand but Barnett dives back in and keeps control.
Lancaster Jr manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A big left from Lancaster Jr misses.
Barnett shoots in and drives through. Lancaster Jr sprawls well.
Clifford Lancaster Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Barnett.
Lancaster Jr lands a jab to the head.
Lancaster Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barnett tries to move into range but Lancaster Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barnett takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barnett takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster Jr scores with a hook.
Barnett is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster Jr throws a hook but Barnett avoids it easily.
Barnett is still on wobbly legs! Can Lancaster Jr finish him?
Lancaster Jr throws a jab when Barnett was well out of range.
Lancaster Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnett.
Lancaster Jr throws a shot from downtown. Barnett moves away and avoids it.
Barnett moves out of range of the strikes.
Lancaster Jr misses with a hook. Barnett ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Lancaster Jr misses the target.
Barnett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lancaster Jr loads up on a big right hand but Barnett slips the punch.
Lancaster Jr misses with a straight right.
Clifford Lancaster Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnett ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster Jr.
Lancaster Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Lancaster Jr throws a hook but Barnett blocks it.
Lancaster Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lancaster Jr.
Lancaster Jr misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Barnett.
Lancaster Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Barnett's shoulder, as Barnett tries to avoid the shot.
Lancaster Jr misses with a hook. Barnett ducked under it nicely.
Lancaster Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lancaster Jr.
Lancaster Jr steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Barnett is out on his feet! Lancaster Jr sets himself and nearly takes Barnett's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Clifford Lancaster Jr!
Post fight, Clifford Lancaster Jr stared into the camera and said 'Ill make this quick...Thank you to the fans, my team and everyone else who helped me get ready for this fight and a big thanks to the Wang man for giving me tha chance to showcase my skills'.
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