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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renato Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JB Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hendricks has chosen LL COOL J MOMMA SAY KNOCK YOU OUT as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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200 lbs
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193 cm
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218 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Renato Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, JB Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa throws a leg kick but Hendricks sees it coming and moves out of range.
No luck for Barbosa with that takedown attempt.
Hendricks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barbosa.
Barbosa wants to slow Hendricks down by chopping away at his legs.
Barbosa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barbosa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hendricks is fending him off so far but Barbosa persists. Nope, Hendricks circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hendricks checks the leg kick.
Hendricks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hendricks scores with a shot to the body.
Hendricks is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Barbosa's half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hendricks winds up and cracks Barbosa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa is not content to let Hendricks control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barbosa actively working from the bottom here.
Hendricks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
It looks like Hendricks is going to stand back up.
Hendricks seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barbosa actively working from the bottom here.
Barbosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hendricks pulls his head out easily.
Hendricks is looking for a kimura but Barbosa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hendricks to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks wants to stand up but Barbosa has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hendricks is looking for a kimura here.
Hendricks tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Barbosa.
Hendricks is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barbosa is just riding it out for now. Hendricks eventually gives up the hold.
Hendricks is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barbosa defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks wants to stand but Barbosa has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Hendricks is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JB Hendricks dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hendricks sprawls well. Hendricks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barbosa gets slowly back to his feet.
Hendricks blocks the body kick.
Hendricks looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
It looks like Hendricks is going to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hendricks performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hendricks is trying to work for a kimura but Barbosa is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Barbosa.
Hendricks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barbosa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barbosa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hendricks looks to land a strike but Barbosa avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hendricks trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks wants to stand and escape but instead Barbosa has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Hendricks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barbosa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Barbosa trying to control but Hendricks is working from the bottom.
Barbosa advances to half guard.
Barbosa is trying to control the action in half guard but Hendricks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hendricks pushes Barbosa off looking to stand but Barbosa dives back in and keeps control.
Barbosa seems to be looking for submissions.
Hendricks is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks is breathing heavily.
Barbosa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Barbosa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hendricks wants to get back to full guard.
Hendricks is staying active underneath Barbosa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hendricks is trying to stand up here but Barbosa is controlling him well.
Barbosa stalling.
Barbosa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hendricks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barbosa is looking for a kimura but Hendricks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barbosa to get the leverage.
Hendricks is staying active underneath Barbosa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barbosa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hendricks is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Renato Barbosa.
Hendricks moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa tries to land a front kick but Hendricks steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barbosa misses with a takedown
letting Hendricks counter with a right hand.
Barbosa misses with a body kick.
Renato Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hendricks drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hendricks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barbosa has a closed guard, preventing Hendricks from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hendricks stands up over Barbosa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JB Hendricks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hendricks scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hendricks wants to stand and escape but Barbosa is having none of it.
Barbosa is pushing down on Hendricks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hendricks is fighting to maintain full guard but Barbosa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hendricks is trying to stand.
Barbosa wants to control but Hendricks is keeping him busy.
Hendricks is trying to stand.
Hendricks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barbosa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendricks is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Barbosa has taken his back.
Hendricks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Hendricks with him. Hendricks is trying to defend but Barbosa has an arm under the chin now! Hendricks grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Renato Barbosa!
JB Hendricks was interviewed post fight and said 'God Bless All!! Go Army!! ILL BE BACK SOON!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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