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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Schroeder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Brian Schroeder was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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240 lbs
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265 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matt Barnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Schroeder!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnett dives in for a single leg takedown but Schroeder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Barnett drops down looking for an ankle pick but Schroeder pulls his leg out and moves away.
Schroeder swings for the body but Barnett moves out of range.
Barnett darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Barnett prevents Schroeder from improving his position.
Barnett content to control rather than advance.
Schroeder wants to improve his position but Barnett is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Barnett sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Schroeder defending well though.
Barnett throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnett looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barnett seems to be working for a kimura but Schroeder defends the submission attempt.
Schroeder avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnett.
Well, if Barnett is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Schroeder wants to improve his position but Barnett is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schroeder wants to control but Barnett is keeping busy.
Schroeder 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.
Schroeder is refusing to be controlled, as Barnett sits in half guard.
Barnett is nestled in close to Schroeder, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnett is working for a kimura but Schroeder is defending it quite comfortably.
Barnett performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schroeder keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schroeder wants to improve his position but Barnett is controlling well.
Barnett is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barnett is taking a breather. Schroeder says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Barnett looks to land a strike but Schroeder avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schroeder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Schroeder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnett is one step ahead there.
Schroeder is trying to keep Barnett in close.
Schroeder has momentary wrist control but Barnett slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schroeder is trying to keep Barnett in close.
Barnett throws a big right hand that misses.
Schroeder managing to control the position.
Schroeder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Brian Schroeder was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A punch combination from Barnett misses.
Schroeder displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schroeder scores with the left hand. Barnett knows he should have avoided that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schroeder lands a jab to Barnett's midsection.
Schroeder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Barnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnett ducks under a wild hook from Schroeder.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Barnett dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A jab lands there for Schroeder.
Schroeder cracks Barnett with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Barnett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barnett misses with a takedown attempt - Schroeder sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Barnett.
Schroeder is not content to let Barnett control the position.
Barnett is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schroeder has escaped the position, nice work there.
Schroeder struggling a bit here.
Check out the look on Barnett's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett throws a strike aimed at the side of Schroeder's head but Schroeder avoids it well.
Barnett trying to control the action but Schroeder is working from the bottom.
Barnett goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Schroeder has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Barnett but great work by Schroeder.
Schroeder is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Barnett will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Schroeder wants to control but Barnett is keeping him busy.
Barnett wants to control but Schroeder postures up.
Matt Barnett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barnett is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Schroeder's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Barnett is trying to control but can't.
Schroeder trying to control from half guard but Barnett is working away.
Barnett wants to improve his position but Schroeder is controlling well.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnett manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Schroeder must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barnett has control of Schroeder's left arm, preventing Schroeder from doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schroeder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnett misses with a wild body shot.
Barnett closes the distance and clinches up with Schroeder, looking for a takedown. Barnett pushes Schroeder against the cage but Schroeder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Schroeder misses.
Barnett fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Barnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schroeder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barnett shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schroeder defends it nicely.
Barnett has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett wants a takedown.
Barnett drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Schroeder gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Barnett goes for a takedown attempt but Schroeder pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Schroeder catches Barnett with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schroeder.
Schroeder throws a nice looking combination but Barnett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Schroeder.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Barnett dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Schroeder leaves Barnett with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Schroeder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Schroeder gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Brian Schroeder has been cut.
Matt Barnett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnett closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Schroeder wants to improve his position but Barnett is controlling well.
Barnett is thwarting Schroeder's attempts to control the position.
Barnett not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barnett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barnett prevents Schroeder from improving his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Schroeder's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schroeder is refusing to be controlled, as Barnett sits in half guard.
Barnett missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barnett takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Schroeder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schroeder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barnett shoots in looking for a takedown but Schroeder manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barnett's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Schroeder lands with a straight right. Barnett didn't see that one coming.
Schroeder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matt Barnett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schroeder lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schroeder rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barnett shoots in but Schroeder avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Barnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schroeder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barnett throws out the jab.
Brian Schroeder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schroeder misses with a straight right.
Schroeder misses with a looping left.
Barnett shoots in looking for a takedown but Schroeder manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barnett's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barnett shoots in looking for a takedown. Schroeder tries to sprawl out of it but Barnett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Schroeder manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schroeder has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Schroeder tests Barnett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett scores with a takedown into Schroeder's guard.
Schroeder keeping moving, preventing Barnett from controlling successfully.
Schroeder controlling the position.
Barnett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Schroeder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett forces his way into half guard.
Barnett missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barnett looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Schroeder with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Schroeder wants to improve his position but Barnett is controlling well.
Brian Schroeder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnett sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Schroeder defending well though.
Schroeder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Schroeder manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnett controls from within his opponent's guard.
Matt Barnett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barnett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Barnett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barnett, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Barnett!
Matt Barnett decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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energy
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hype
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