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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apollo Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Creed has chosen James Brown - Living in America as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brock Barnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Apollo Creed!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barnett shoots for a double leg takedown but Creed sprawls well. He's pushed Barnett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barnett closes this distance looking for a takedown but Creed circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Barnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnett swings widly with a right hand
and Creed counters with a series of strikes. Barnett will be more careful next time no doubt.
Creed lands with a shot to the body.
Barnett shoots in and gets a takedown into Creed's guard.
Barnett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barnett is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnett wants to stand but Creed has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Creed really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barnett. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barnett is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett drops back looking for a leg! Creed is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Creed manages to kick Barnett off! Barnett jumps back into Creed's guard.
Barnett is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Barnett drops back looking for a leg! Creed is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Creed manages to kick Barnett off! Barnett jumps back into Creed's guard.
Barnett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barnett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barnett is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Barnett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barnett drops back looking for a leg! Creed is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Creed manages to kick Barnett off! Barnett jumps back into Creed's guard.
Barnett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barnett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett drops back looking for a leg! Creed is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Creed manages to kick Barnett off! Barnett jumps back into Creed's guard.
Barnett is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Barnett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barnett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barnett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barnett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barnett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barnett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barnett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Creed is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnett is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Barnett dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Barnett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barnett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Creed.
Barnett moves to clinch but Creed breaks away
enabling Creed to counter with a crisp jab.
Barnett takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brock Barnett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Creed smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Brock Barnett has been cut.
Nice cross by Creed.
Brock Barnett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Creed changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Creed wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barnett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Creed swivels and escapes.
Barnett changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Creed tries to avoid it but Barnett manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Creed to the ground. Creed escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Barnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Creed keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed drops Barnett with a huge uppercut! Barnett drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Creed is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Apollo Creed!
Post fight, Apollo Creed stared into the camera and said 'Im back, bitches!'.
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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