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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chase Barrett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bogdan Baniak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bogdan Baniak has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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183 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chase Barrett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bogdan Baniak!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Ben Watson and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barrett.
Barrett dives in and grabs Baniak's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baniak pushes down on Barrett's head and hops out.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Barrett wants to clinch up but Baniak keeps it at a distance.
Chase Barrett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barrett misses with a shot to the body
and Baniak decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Barrett's guard.
Barrett pushes Baniak off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baniak stuffs the takedown attempt from Barrett. Barrett gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chase Barrett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrett goes for a double leg but Baniak avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Baniak continues to drive forward.
Baniak wants to take the fight to the mat but Barrett manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Baniak's coach down at Finch Farm was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Baniak's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Baniak is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Baniak is looking to take this one to the mat.
Baniak has Barrett pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barrett manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Barrett gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Baniak.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barrett prevents the takedown attempt.
Baniak is looking for a takedown.
Barrett has picked Baniak up - he's going for a ride! Barrett dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Barrett wants to pass the guard but Baniak is defending well.
Barrett is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baniak wants to get back to his feet.
Barrett sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Baniak defending well though.
Barrett throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barrett wants to pass to mount but Baniak is defending the position.
Barrett perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barrett seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Baniak for as long as he can get away with.
Barrett's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Barrett missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chase Barrett dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Barrett looks to clinch
and Baniak counters with a single leg into guard. Barrett didn't expect that.
Barrett is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Baniak is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barrett is defending well.
Baniak is pressed up against the cage. Barrett has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Baniak down to the mat. Baniak avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrett drives through with a takedown into Baniak's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Barrett won't allow Baniak to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baniak can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barrett controls the pace.
Baniak is looking to stand up but Barrett isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Baniak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barrett 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.
Baniak wants to get back to his feet but Barrett is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Baniak is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baniak circles away from the clinch attempt
and Baniak counters with a single leg into guard. Barrett didn't expect that.
Barrett has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Baniak has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Barrett tries to score a body lock takedown but Baniak shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Baniak prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chase Barrett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrett prevents the takedown attempt.
Barrett wants to take the fight to the mat but Baniak manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Baniak wants a takedown.
Baniak is pressed up against the cage. Barrett has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Baniak down to the mat. Baniak avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barrett fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barrett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chase Barrett will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Baniak displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barrett.
Barrett moves to clinch but Baniak breaks away
and Baniak counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Barrett wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Baniak manages to pass to side control.
Baniak wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrett manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Baniak keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrett has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Baniak is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Baniak stops a takedown attempt from Barrett.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chase Barrett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baniak drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baniak tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barrett goes for a takedown attempt but Baniak pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Barrett wants to clinch but Baniak slips to the side
and Baniak decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Barrett's guard.
Baniak wants to stand but Barrett is controlling his posture from full guard.
Barrett wants to stand and escape but Baniak is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baniak wants to stand but Barrett has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Barrett pushes Baniak off and gets back to his feet.
Barrett darts in looking for a takedown but Baniak gets double underhooks and turns Barrett into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrett has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Baniak clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baniak wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chase Barrett.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barrett, 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bogdan Baniak!
A very excited looking Bogdan Baniak made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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hype
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RATING
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