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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean Pierre Barda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Arlowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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192 cm
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212 lbs
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198 cm
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215 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jean Pierre Barda! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ron Arlowski! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A big head kick from Arlowski and Barda is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Barda is rocked!
It looks like Jean Pierre Barda has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Arlowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Barda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Oh Barda is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Barda is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Barda seems to have got his legs back now. Arlowski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Barda's guard. Barda is pulling down on Arlowski's head. It's preventing any offense from Arlowski, at least for the moment. Arlowski wants to get up but he can't break Barda's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barda is on top in guard.
Barda 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. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Barda wants to pass the guard but Arlowski is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Barda slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Arlowski looking to control.
Barda slips nicely into half guard. Barda controlling the action here. Barda throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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. Barda slows the pace down in half guard. Barda wants to pass to mount but Arlowski is defending the position. Arlowski pushes Barda off and gets back to his feet. Arlowski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Arlowski wants to stand and escape but Barda is having none of it. Barda slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Barda prevents Arlowski from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Arlowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Arlowski looks gassed! Barda is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Arlowski looking to control.
Barda won't allow Arlowski to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Barda shoots in for a takedown but Arlowski shows good takedown defense. Arlowski tries to clinch but Barda moves out of range. Barda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arlowski manages to avoid it. Arlowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Arlowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Arlowski throws a head kick but Barda moves out of range.
Arlowski avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Barda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barda shoots in and bounces Arlowski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Barda stays in close to Arlowski's body and controls the position. Barda has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Arlowski wants to stand but Barda is controlling the position. Arlowski is trying to control the position but Barda postures up. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Barda stays in close to Arlowski's body and controls the position. Barda'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. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ron Arlowski will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Jean Pierre Barda's cut. That's time! Barda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Arlowski wants to clinch up but Barda keeps it at a distance. Arlowski throws a head kick but Barda moves out of range.
Ron Arlowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Arlowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Barda circles away.
Arlowski misses with a head kick.
Barda misses with a wild combination.
Arlowski misses with a straight left. Barda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Arlowski throws a head kick that misses. Arlowski throws a sloppy head kick and Barda moves out of range easily. Barda shoots in and bounces Arlowski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Barda 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. Arlowski is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Barda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Arlowski being controlled here, momentarily. Arlowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arlowski wants to get back to his feet but Barda is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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. Arlowski being controlled here, momentarily. Barda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Barda controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Arlowski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barda is controlling him. Barda looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jean Pierre Barda just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. Arlowski thows a left - swing and a miss! Arlowski gets a clinch. Arlowski breaks from the clinch.
Barda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arlowski swivels and escapes. Arlowski looks to land a combination but Barda avoids it well. A head kick from Arlowski lands but Barda takes it in his stride. Barda avoids the head kick by Arlowski.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A head kick misses from Arlowski. Barda closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Barda lands in his opponent's guard. Barda pushes down on Arlowski's leg and manages to get into half guard. Barda trying to control the pace. Arlowski pushes Barda off looking to stand but Barda dives back in and keeps control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Arlowski trying to control but Barda postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Pierre Barda dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Jean Pierre Barda's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Barda scores a takedown into full mount! Barda takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Arlowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Jean Pierre Barda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Barda looking to control and managing it successfully. Arlowski trying desperately to get to his feet.
Barda controlling from mount. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Barda seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Arlowski for as long as he can get away with.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jean Pierre Barda just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. A head kick misses from Arlowski. Arlowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Barda throws the left hand but Arlowski avoids the punch easily. Arlowski gets caught flat footed, as Barda shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Barda prevents Arlowski from getting back to his feet. Barda controlling from the top position. Arlowski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barda is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Barda 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. Arlowski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Barda slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Barda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Arlowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Arlowski wants to stand but Barda is controlling the position. Barda tries to free his leg and advance position but Arlowski is retaining full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Arlowski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Arlowski wants to stand but Barda is controlling the position. Barda decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Arlowski, up you get! Barda throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barda feints and as Arlowski raises his hands in defense, Barda changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Barda won't allow Arlowski to get back to his feet. Barda slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Barda is looking to advance position but Arlowski won't allow it. Barda is working hard here to advance position. Barda is looking to take a break and control but Arlowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Arlowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barda is working away from the top position though. Arlowski pushes Barda off and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Jean Pierre Barda showed his dominance in that final round. I think Barda has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Pierre Barda!
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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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