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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Full Monty Python (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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235 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matt Barnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Full Monty Python!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnett shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Monty Python looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Monty Python is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnett perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Monty Python felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Monty Python is looking for a sweep. Barnett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Monty Python wants to control but Barnett is keeping busy.
Monty Python tries to roll over but Barnett keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnett content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matt Barnett has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Monty Python gets caught flat footed, as Barnett shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Monty Python keeping moving, preventing Barnett from controlling successfully.
Barnett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barnett is stalling in the full guard.
Monty Python is trying to control the position but Barnett postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Monty Python is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnett preventing the sweep.
Barnett trying to control but Monty Python is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Matt Barnett.
Barnett throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Monty Python tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Barnett is in Monty Python's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monty Python controls Barnett momentarily but Barnett frees himself.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Monty Python is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monty Python keeping full guard, as Barnett tries to pass.
Barnett with a nice head shot there.
Monty Python looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnett is one step ahead there.
Barnett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnett works over Monty Python with some ground and pound from guard.
Monty Python keeping moving, preventing Barnett from controlling successfully.
Monty Python trying to keep a closed guard but Barnett is proving a slippery customer.
Barnett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barnett with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnett has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Barnett pushing down on Monty Python's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barnett slips a nice elbow through Monty Python's hands, connecting with Monty Python's forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnett perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnett winds up and cracks Monty Python with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Barnett content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monty Python is defending against the submission attempts here by Barnett.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Barnett dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Barnett dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Monty Python has had enough and taps out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Matt Barnett!
In his post fight interview, Matt Barnett started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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