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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Avon Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikio Okita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barksdale comes into the arena with Three Six Mafia - Its A Fight blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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177 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Red Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Avon Barksdale!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikio Okita!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barksdale lands with a thumping leg kick.
Okita misses with a looping right.
Okita checks a low kick from Barksdale.
Barksdale chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barksdale clinches up with Okita and pushes him back against the cage.
Barksdale pushes off an throws an elbow but Okita leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Barksdale has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Barksdale looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Barksdale with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barksdale lands a damaging elbow.
Okita avoids a wild elbow strike from Barksdale.
Come on Barksdale - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Barksdale tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Okita avoids it.
Barksdale gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Okita pulls guard effortlessly.
Barksdale postures up.
Barksdale is stalling in the full guard.
Okita is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okita wants to sweep but no luck.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Barksdale!
Barksdale misses with a low kick as Okita jumps back.
Barksdale slips under a jab from Okita.
Good leg kick by Barksdale there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barksdale.
Barksdale wants to land a leg kick but Okita is out of range.
Barksdale swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale misses with a low kick.
Barksdale fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Okita checks it well.
Barksdale throws a leg kick that misses.
Barksdale fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Okita.
Barksdale cracks Okita with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Okita sizes up Barksdale with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Okita looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okita trying to pass the guard but Barksdale defending well.
Okita is controlling the pace.
My spies in Ballas Only inform me that Okita has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Barksdale avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Okita.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okita trying to pass the guard but Barksdale defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barksdale is trying to control but can't.
Barksdale won't allow Okita to pass to mount.
Okita is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Barksdale reverses the position - he's now on top in Okita's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barksdale controls from within his opponent's guard.
Barksdale has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okita working a defensive guard here.
Okita looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Barksdale misses with a head kick.
Avon Barksdale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Okita has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barksdale.
Barksdale delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Barksdale finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Okita connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avon Barksdale dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Barksdale tries a low kick but Okita avoids it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barksdale.
Barksdale fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Okita checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barksdale takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barksdale misses with a head kick.
Okita takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Barksdale fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barksdale tries to close the distance and clinch but Okita swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barksdale moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barksdale with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good leg kick by Barksdale there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That kick from Barksdale tenderised Okita's leg. Okita is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barksdale misses with a body shot.
Barksdale fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Okita has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okita steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Barksdale. That one must have hurt.
Okita checks a low kick from Barksdale.
Barksdale throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Okita throws a big shot that misses.
Barksdale throws a leg kick which misses Okita's front leg but catches the back leg as Okita tries to avoid it.
Okita throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barksdale.
Barksdale lands a front kick.
Barksdale dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Okita. That did some damage!
Avon Barksdale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barksdale lands with a slapping head kick.
Okita checks a leg kick.
Barksdale has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Okita finds it's way round the side to connect with Barksdale's head.
Okita tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Okita shoots in for a takedown but Barksdale shows good takedown defense.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barksdale thows a body kick. Okita tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Barksdale tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okita scores with the left hand. Barksdale knows he should have avoided that one.
Okita scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barksdale doesn't seem bothered though.
Okita throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barksdale misses with a low kick.
Okita avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A clash of legs there as Okita blocks the low kick.
Barksdale throws a quick inside leg kick.
Okita cracks Barksdale with a good jab.
Barksdale walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Okita checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Okita scores with a nice strike.
Barksdale looks to land a body kick but Okita moved away.
Crunch! Barksdale slams his shin into Okita's torso.
Barksdale pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Okita looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barksdale is fending him off so far but Okita persists. Nope, Barksdale circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale connects with a solid leg kick.
Avon Barksdale is winning the standup battle so far.
Okita takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Okita lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Okita ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barksdale moves away.
Barksdale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Okita chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barksdale can pounce on him.
Barksdale feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Okita's calf.
Okita checks a leg kick.
Barksdale buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barksdale throws a leg kick that misses.
Okita misses with an uppercut. Barksdale saw that one coming.
Okita takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Okita uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barksdale.
Barksdale connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale stuffs the takedown.
Avon Barksdale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikio Okita.
Barksdale throws a wild body kick that Okita sees coming a mile off.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barksdale.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barksdale is looking to clinch.
Barksdale fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Okita looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barksdale misses with a low kick.
Okita scores with a shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Barksdale!
Okita chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barksdale can pounce on him.
Barksdale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barksdale. Okita shrugs it off though.
Okita thuds his right hand into Barksdale's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Okita's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barksdale uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okita.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avon Barksdale dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Barksdale wants to clinch up but Okita keeps it at a distance.
Okita throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barksdale stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Okita takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barksdale throws a low kick but Okita moves out of range easily.
Barksdale misses with a hook.
Barksdale with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barksdale scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Okita misses with a looping right.
Barksdale tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barksdale tries to land a leg kick but Okita saw it coming and moves away.
Okita throws a jab but it's blocked by Barksdale.
Okita fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Okita avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Okita thuds his right hand into Barksdale's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Okita throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okita dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barksdale tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Okita is able to avoid easily.
Okita darts in looking for a takedown but Barksdale gets double underhooks and turns Okita into the cage.
Okita takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Barksdale.
Okita goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barksdale prevents it.
Barksdale lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Barksdale is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Okita is defending well for now.
Okita working hard to break the clinch.
Okita avoids a wild elbow strike from Barksdale.
Knees to the body from Barksdale.
Barksdale lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okita is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barksdale to keep the fight standing.
Avon Barksdale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikio Okita.
Okita wants to get back to striking at distance but Barksdale won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okita takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Mikio Okita has been cut.
Okita can't break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barksdale prevents the takedown attempt.
Okita takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barksdale has a couple of punches blocked by Okita.
Okita avoids a wild elbow strike from Barksdale.
Barksdale misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Okita.
Okita is trying to break free.
Okita has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Barksdale.
Barksdale tries a knee to the head but Okita blocks it.
Barksdale landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Barksdale keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Okita's efforts to push away.
Okita is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barksdale pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Barksdale lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Barksdale.
Barksdale lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale lands an elbow just above Okita 's eye.
Avon Barksdale has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Okita wants to break free but Barksdale has control.
Barksdale lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Okita dodges an elbow strike from Barksdale.
Barksdale lands an elbow just above Okita 's eye.
Barksdale lands an elbow that stopped Okita in his tracks for a moment.
Barksdale lands an elbow inside that Okita shrugs off.
Okita blocks an elbow strike from Barksdale.
Barksdale lands a nice knee to the body.
Okita is trying to push Barksdale away but Barksdale has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Barksdale misses with an elbow strike.
Barksdale is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Okita blocks an elbow strike from Barksdale.
Barksdale leaning against his opponent.
Barksdale tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barksdale with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barksdale comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Come on Barksdale - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Barksdale pushes off an throws an elbow but Okita leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Barksdale has Okita pressed against the cage, preventing Okita from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Okita avoids the elbow strike from Barksdale, against the cage.
Barksdale avoiding damage.
Okita blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Okita has had enough of the clinch but Barksdale keeps him there for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Okita wants to get back to striking at distance but Barksdale won't allow it.
Barksdale throws an elbow that misses.
Okita is trying to break the clinch but Barksdale has him pressed against the cage.
Barksdale stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avon Barksdale clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mikio Okita's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
An inside leg kick from Barksdale misses.
Barksdale lands a leg kick that knocks Okita off balance momentarily.
Okita misses the shot to the body.
Barksdale lands a head kick!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barksdale.
Barksdale connects with a leg kick. Okita looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barksdale moves into the clinch successfully.
Okita working hard to break the clinch.
Good body shot from Barksdale.
Barksdale lands an elbow inside.
Okita has had enough of the clinch but Barksdale keeps him there for the moment.
Barksdale looking to throw knees to the head but Okita is blocking nicely.
Okita avoiding damage as Barksdale throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okita is trying to push Barksdale away but Barksdale has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Okita avoiding damage as Barksdale throws knees to the body.
Barksdale throws an elbow that misses.
Barksdale lands a nice elbow.
Barksdale scores with a knee to the head.
Barksdale tries to land knees in the clinch but Okita avoids the damage to the body.
Barksdale working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Okita successfully pulls guard.
Okita looking for a guillotine here but Barksdale defends easily.
Okita looking to control.
Barksdale is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okita can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barksdale won't allow Okita to sweep him here.
Okita keeping moving, preventing Barksdale from controlling successfully.
Barksdale is really struggling to control Okita but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Avon Barksdale wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Barksdale connects with a leg kick. Okita looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barksdale walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Okita checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barksdale takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale slips a straight right by Okita.
Barksdale throws a chopping leg kick but Okita manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Okita chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barksdale can pounce on him.
Barksdale fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Okita.
Barksdale lands a head kick!
Okita scores with a jab. Barksdale acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Okita stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barksdale.
Barksdale scoring well with a low kick there.
Barksdale wants to land a leg kick but Okita is out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Barksdale. No joy for Okita on that attempt.
Okita scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barksdale doesn't seem bothered though.
Barksdale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Okita takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okita misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Okita fails to land the takedown.
Barksdale tries a low kick but Okita avoids it.
A solid body kick from Barksdale.
A left lands for Okita.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Okita checks a leg kick.
Barksdale fakes the leg kick and cracks Okita in the body.
Okita blocks a low kick nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barksdale showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Okita.
Okita tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barksdale swivels and escapes.
Avon Barksdale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikio Okita.
A good leg kick by Barksdale.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avon Barksdale had his way with Mikio Okita in that round.
The cut man is working on Mikio Okita's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Barksdale connects with a good right hand that stumbles Okita. Okita circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barksdale fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Okita.
An inside leg kick lands from Barksdale.
Barksdale lands with a kick to the ribs.
Barksdale avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okita shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barksdale sprawls well. Barksdale wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Okita gets slowly back to his feet.
Barksdale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab lands there for Okita.
Barksdale throws a body kick that misses.
Okita blocks a low kick nicely.
Okita throws a jab when Barksdale was well out of range.
Okita avoids the head kick by Barksdale.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale scores with a head kick.
Okita stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Okita uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Okita connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barksdale momentarily.
Okita misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barksdale.
Okita lands a nice shot to the body.
Barksdale scores with a leg kick.
Barksdale throws a shot from downtown. Okita moves away and avoids it.
Okita looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Barksdale!
Barksdale sneaks back into half guard.
Okita wants to free his trapped foot but Barksdale is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okita is trying to work for a kimura but Barksdale is defending well.
Okita looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mikio Okita has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barksdale gets full guard.
Okita with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okita preventing the sweep.
Okita wants to pass the guard but Barksdale is keeping the position.
Avon Barksdale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Okita slips nicely into half guard.
Okita wants to pass to mount but Barksdale is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Okita scores with a couple of nice shots.
Barksdale keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Okita not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Okita not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Okita sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barksdale defending well though.
Barksdale has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Okita is working away from the top position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okita throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikio Okita comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barksdale has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avon Barksdale!
Avon Barksdale is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Avon Barksdale, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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