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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Micah Barber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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140 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Micah Barber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Alexander!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barber shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alexander as he avoids it easily.
Paul Alexander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alexander moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barber really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice sprawl there from Barber as Alexander shoots in.
Alexander throws a lazy body kick
and Barber counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barber walks into a left hand.
Alexander is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barber tries to clinch up but Alexander circles away and keeps his distance.
Barber stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barber wants it to stay on the feet.
Barber looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barber is looking to clinch but Alexander is avoiding it.
Alexander misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Micah Barber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Alexander.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barber wants to clinch up but Alexander keeps it at a distance.
Barber tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alexander sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barber somewhat.
Alexander dives in for a single leg takedown but Barber sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Barber throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barber lands a knee to the body.
Alexander is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barber pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Barber tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexander's elbow.
Alexander keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barber's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barber is trying to break the clinch but Alexander has him pressed against the cage.
Barber tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexander wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barber has him pressed against the cage.
Barber misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barber prevents the takedown attempt.
Barber gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Barber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Barber, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alexander throws a shot to the body.
Alexander misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barber is fending him off so far but Alexander persists. Nope, Barber circles away and we're back to standing.
Barber fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alexander shoots in for a takedown but Barber shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alexander shoots in for a takedown but Barber shows good takedown defense.
Alexander scores with a decent looking hook.
Barber tries to clinch but Alexander is having none of it.
Alexander doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barber counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alexander looks winded!
Barber stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barber wants it to stay on the feet.
Barber goes for a double leg but Alexander avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alexander continues to drive forward.
Barber missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Barber uses from the top position.
Barber throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alexander works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barber wants to stand but Alexander is controlling his posture from full guard.
Barber is in close to Alexander's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barber accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alexander throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Barber stopping the sweep attempt from Alexander.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Barber dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Alexander slips under a jab from Barber.
Alexander tries to land a front kick but Barber steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alexander moves into the clinch.
Alexander wants a takedown but no success here.
Alexander tries to break the clinch but Barber is controlling the position.
Alexander is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barber gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Barber struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexander controls his hands.
Alexander jumps guard and drags Barber to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barber loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alexander pulls Barber in to control the position.
Barber throwing strikes from guard but Alexander blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander looking for subs off his back but Barber has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barber is working for a submission of some sort.
Barber seems to be looking for submissions.
Barber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alexander is holding on to half guard well.
Alexander has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Barber escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Barber!
Barber thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barber tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barber working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Barber decides to stand up, so the ref orders Alexander to his feet.
Alexander scores with a jab. Barber acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barber pushes Alexander up against the cage in a clinch.
Barber lands a nice knee to the body.
Alexander blocks a body shot from Barber.
Alexander tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Micah Barber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Alexander.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexander throws a sloppy head kick
and Barber counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barber shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alexander as he jumps to the side.
Barber defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alexander.
Barber tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alexander manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barber will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alexander takes a jab right on the kisser.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alexander showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barber.
Barber avoids the body shot from Alexander.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Barber dominated that second round.
That's time! Barber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Alexander.
Barber manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alexander on his heels. He'll look to pass Alexander's guard now, I'm sure.
Barber with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Alexander wants to stand but Barber is controlling the position.
Barber postures up in Alexander's guard and throws a big left but Alexander blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barber accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Barber has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Alexander wants to get back to striking at distance but Barber won't allow it.
Barber tries to break the clinch but Alexander is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barber tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Alexander tries to circle away but Barber has him pinned against the cage.
Alexander wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barber manages to break the clinch.
Barber shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alexander as he jumps to the side.
Barber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alexander can do to turn this around?
Alexander has his takedown stuffed
and Barber counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Alexander wants to clinch
and Barber counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Micah Barber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barber stuffs the takedown attempt from Alexander. Alexander gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Barber, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alexander moves in looking to clinch but Barber pushes him off.
Alexander circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alexander showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barber.
Alexander falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barber counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barber lands the left hand.
Barber fails with the takedown.
Barber takes a swing at Alexander's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barber counters with a nice body shot.
Micah Barber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Alexander.
Alexander takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barber shoots in looking for a takedown but Alexander manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barber's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alexander throws a sloppy head kick
and Barber counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barber misses with a combination
and Barber takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barber fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alexander fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barber shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alexander defends it nicely.
Alexander shoots and misses
and Barber counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alexander.
Alexander tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barber swivels and escapes.
Alexander closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barber counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexander looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Barber misses.
Paul Alexander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Micah Barber is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alexander tries to clinch there but Barber circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Micah Barber showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barber has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micah Barber!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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