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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Waylon Barrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hardy Hustle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy Hustle will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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278 lbs
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260 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Waylon Barrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hardy Hustle!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hustle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barrera stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barrera wants it to stay on the feet.
Hustle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barrera.
Barrera shoots for a takedown but Hustle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hustle attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooh!!! Hustle has knocked Barrera down with a huge combo! Hustle steps away and waves a wobbly Barrera back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Waylon Barrera has been cut.
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!
Barrera dives in for a single leg takedown but Hustle sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Waylon Barrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barrera drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hustle gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hustle is trying to pull guard but Barrera turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hustle is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Barrera stops a takedown attempt from Hustle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrera is trying to maintain a safe position but Hustle gets an underhook and turns Barrera into the cage.
Barrera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hustle.
Barrera has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hustle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hustle is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barrera is defending well.
Barrera pulls Hustle into guard.
Barrera looking for a sweep. Not yet Barrera, not yet.
Hustle postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barrera wants to sweep but no luck.
Barrera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hustle defends it easily.
Hustle trying to control the position from guard on top but Barrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hustle stopping the sweep attempt from Barrera.
Barrera trying to control the position.
Barrera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barrera controls Hustle momentarily but Hustle frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Barrera takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barrera is breathing heavily.
Hustle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barrera tries to avoid it but Hustle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barrera to the ground. Barrera escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hustle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barrera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hustle's waist but Hustle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barrera off to one side.
Hustle has managed to clinch.
Hustle is looking to break free of the clinch but Barrera has double underhooks.
Barrera really is a fat lump.
Barrera tries a knee to the head but Hustle blocks it.
Barrera looking for a takedown.
Hustle stalls.
Barrera jumps guard but Hustle stands there with Barrera around his waist. Barrera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hustle wants a takedown.
Barrera throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hustle looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hustle manages to break the clinch.
Barrera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hustle tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barrera defends well and Hustle ends up having to push Barrera into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hustle wants to break free but Barrera has control.
Hustle trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hardy Hustle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Waylon Barrera's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hustle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barrera keeps the fight on the outside.
Hustle shoots in looking for a takedown but Barrera manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hustle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hustle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barrera.
Barrera shoots in but Hustle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hustle tries to land a leg kick but Barrera saw it coming and moves away.
Hustle lands with an overhand left.
Hustle has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hustle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barrera has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hustle tries to throw a body punch but Barrera avoids it by throwing Hustle back against the cage.
Barrera is trying to stall.
Hustle tries to pull guard but Barrera holds him up against the cage and eventually Hustle drops back down to his feet.
Hustle is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hustle drags the fight down to the ground.
Hustle is striking but Barrera is not phased and passes to half guard.
Hustle has his hands clasped together around Barrera's back. He's all about the action.
Hustle missing with punches from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hustle manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barrera wants to control from the top but Hustle keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waylon Barrera has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hustle clinches up with Barrera and pushes him back against the cage.
Hustle has Barrera pressed against the cage.
Barrera throws a punch but it's blocked by Hustle.
Barrera keeps control of Hustle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barrera looking to stall.
Barrera fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Waylon Barrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barrera throws an elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrera jumps guard but Hustle turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hustle has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Barrera stalling in the clinch.
Hustle's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Barrera with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barrera pulls Hustle into guard.
Hustle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barrera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hustle has managed to get both his arms back between Barrera's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hustle trying to control but Barrera is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barrera wants to control but Hustle passes easily into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hardy Hustle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Waylon Barrera's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hustle tries to clinch there but Barrera circles away.
Hustle darts in trying to clinch
and Barrera counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Barrera.
Barrera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Barrera is trying to pull guard but Hustle has him pressed against the cage.
Barrera keeps control of Hustle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hustle has Barrera pushed against the cage.
Barrera stalling in the clinch but Hustle improves position.
Barrera taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Barrera jumps guard but Hustle stands there with Barrera around his waist. Barrera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Waylon Barrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hardy Hustle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barrera moves in looking to clinch but Hustle pushes him off.
Hustle looks for a takedown but Barrera sprawls well.
Hustle closes the distance and clinches up with Barrera, looking for a takedown. Hustle pushes Barrera against the cage but Barrera circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hustle dives in and grabs Barrera's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barrera pushes down on Hustle's head and hops out.
Hustle shoots in for a double leg but Barrera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck for Barrera with that takedown attempt.
Barrera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hustle's waist but Hustle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barrera off to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hustle clinches up with Barrera and pushes him back against the cage.
Hustle pulls guard.
Hustle looking for a guillotine here but Barrera defends easily.
Barrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Hustle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hustle is looking to sweep but instead, Barrera has passed into half guard.
Barrera is looking to take a break and control but Hustle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barrera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barrera lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hustle is looking to escape.
Hustle gets full guard.
Barrera is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barrera drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hustle dives on top into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hardy Hustle.
I've got Hustle winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hardy Hustle!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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