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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Huey Randolph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruiser Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruiser Barnes will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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346 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Huey Randolph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruiser Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Barnes trying to control the action but Randolph is working from the bottom.
Barnes tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes trying to control the action but Randolph is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Randolph has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Barnes but great work by Randolph.
Barnes wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Randolph wants to stand but Barnes is controlling his arm.
Randolph goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Barnes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Randolph but great work by Barnes.
Barnes tries to score with some ground and pound. Randolph controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Barnes working the body and head with strikes.
Randolph avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Barnes.
Barnes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes takes a little break here. Randolph wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes working the ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Randolph's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Randolph tries to bench press Barnes off him but Barnes keeps the position.
Randolph trying to remain calm as Barnes controls from the top position.
Barnes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Randolph knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Randolph takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barnes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Randolph's legs.
Randolph parries the strikes from Barnes easily there. Barnes is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Randolph to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruiser Barnes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Randolph tries to counter by clinching up but Barnes breaks away and moves out of range.
Bruiser Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes darts in and clinches Randolph up against the cage.
Barnes leaning against his opponent.
Barnes successfully pulls guard.
Randolph content to stall in guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barnes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Barnes controlling Randolph's posture.
Randolph really is a fat lump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Randolph thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Randolph is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barnes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barnes has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randolph can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barnes controlling the pace.
Barnes wants to free his trapped foot but Randolph is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Barnes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like Barnes is going to stand back up.
Randolph trying to hold on to Barnes's head to control him but Barnes postures up.
Barnes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barnes working Randolph over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barnes is looking to advance position but Randolph won't allow it.
Barnes controlling the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Barnes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bruiser Barnes has got the better of the ground game so far.
What's Randolph going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randolph is trying to get back to half guard.
Barnes misses with the ground and pound.
Barnes moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Randolph works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruiser Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Barnes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Barnes wants to stand up but Randolph is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Randolph sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randolph makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Randolph.
Barnes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barnes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Randolph is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes content to stall in guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Randolph slaps away a takedown attempt from Barnes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Barnes. No joy for Randolph on that attempt.
As Randolph backs off Barnes throws a huge counter combo but Randolph manages to avoid it all.
Randolph tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnes clinches up against the cage.
Barnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Randolph gets caught flat footed, as Barnes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnes throws a strike but Randolph rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randolph stops Barnes from standing up.
Randolph got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Randolph has managed to get both his arms back between Barnes's legs - danger averted.
Barnes looking to control.
Randolph working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnes doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Randolph loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnes controls Randolph momentarily but Randolph frees himself.
Randolph is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Randolph got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Randolph has managed to get both his arms back between Barnes's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randolph keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barnes's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Randolph missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Randolph instigates a clinch.
Barnes looking to throw knees to the head but Randolph is blocking nicely.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Barnes breaks the clinch.
Huey Randolph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bruiser Barnes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes moves into range and clinches up with Randolph.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruiser Barnes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barnes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruiser Barnes!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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