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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lik Alotadik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alotadik comes to the cage accompanied by When Death comes Knocking - Primal Fear. 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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173 cm
32
150 lbs
21 - 12 - 2 |
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165 cm
32
148 lbs
23 - 10 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
21 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lik Alotadik! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
23 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Hector Barbosa! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Alotadik keeps Barbosa at a distance using the push kick. Alotadik moves out of range of the body kick. Barbosa checks the leg kick. Barbosa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Nice uppercut lands for Alotadik. That snapped Barbosa's head back.
Barbosa misses with a straight left. Alotadik swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Barbosa throws a head kick that misses. Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Barbosa blocks a head kick by Alotadik.
Alotadik throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Alotadik misses with a body shot.
Alotadik checks a leg kick. An inside leg kick lands from Barbosa. Alotadik has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Gym of the Gods in the buildup to the fight. Barbosa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Alotadik avoids the head kick by Barbosa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Alotadik throws a front kick that sends Barbosa stumbling back into the cage. Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbosa throws a big shot that misses. Barbosa takes a kick to the side of the head. Barbosa throws a body kick that misses. Barbosa blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Alotadik does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Barbosa lands a high kick!
Alotadik slips under a jab from Barbosa. Barbosa takes one to the side of the head.
Alotadik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barbosa circles away quickly and effectively. Barbosa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Sloppy strikes from Alotadik. Those never looked like landing. A head kick from Barbosa lands but Alotadik takes it in his stride. Alotadik throws a half hearted mid kick. Barbosa throws a head kick but Alotadik moves out of range.
Alotadik quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Alotadik checks a leg kick. Alotadik tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barbosa is able to avoid easily. Barbosa throws a nice inside leg kick. Barbosa has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Alotadik. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Alotadik takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses. Alotadik takes the fight into the clinch. Alotadik being controlled against the cage. Alotadik tries to land knees in the clinch but Barbosa avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbosa taking a breather. Barbosa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alotadik avoids it. Alotadik breaks the clinch.
Barbosa tries for a takedown but Alotadik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Alotadik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbosa swats him away and circles back towards the center. Alotadik feints and then cracks Barbosa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barbosa down. A nice leg kick lands there from Alotadik. Barbosa swings for the body but Alotadik moves out of range.
Alotadik loads up on a big right hand but Barbosa slips the punch. Barbosa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Barbosa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Alotadik throws a sloppy head kick and Barbosa moves out of range easily. Barbosa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alotadik was covering up waiting for the punch and Barbosa finishes the takedown easily into guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Barbosa tries to free his leg and advance position but Alotadik is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Barbosa wants to control from the top but Alotadik keeps moving. Barbosa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alotadik swivels though and keeps the full guard. Alotadik is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barbosa is controlling him. Alotadik keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Barbosa stops Alotadik from standing up. Barbosa wants to control from the top but Alotadik keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Barbosa keeps the fight on the outside. Barbosa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Lik Alotadik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Alotadik uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Alotadik throws a body shot but no joy. Barbosa with the counter takedown but Alotadik avoids it easily. Alotadik attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Alotadik checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Alotadik misses with a head kick.
Alotadik tries to land a body kick and Barbosa counters with a shoot takedown. Alotadik fights it but they end up in guard. Alotadik keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lik Alotadik will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Barbosa blocks a head kick by Alotadik.
Barbosa misses with a kick to the body and Alotadik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Alotadik lands a head kick. Barbosa smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Alotadik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A punch lands to the side of Barbosa 's head but he takes it in his stride. Barbosa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Alotadik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbosa can do to turn this around? Barbosa lands with a nice body kick. Barbosa throws a half hearted mid kick. Alotadik throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Good shot there by Barbosa. Alotadik throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Alotadik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
A combination from Alotadik does no damage. Alotadik is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Barbosa checks the leg kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Barbosa misses with a takedown and Alotadik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Alotadik!
Barbosa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Alotadik lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. A head kick from Alotadik lands but Barbosa takes it in his stride. Alotadik tries to clinch but Barbosa is having none of it. Barbosa is looking to land body kicks. Alotadik is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Barbosa. Barbosa avoids the body shot from Alotadik.
Alotadik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Alotadik throws a chopping leg kick but Barbosa manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Barbosa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alotadik swinging wildly here.
Good exchange - Alotadik coming out on top. A head kick misses from Alotadik. A head kick misses from Barbosa. Barbosa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Good exchange - Barbosa coming out on top. Barbosa tries to bum rush Alotadik with a series of wild strikes but Alotadik uses good footwork to avoid the assault. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A jab lands there for Barbosa. Good leg kick by Barbosa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Alotadik is looking to clinch. Alotadik steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Barbosa. That one must have hurt. Alotadik connects with a solid leg kick. Barbosa swings away with a leg kick that misses. Barbosa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Barbosa swings for the body but Alotadik moves out of range.
Alotadik is looking to slow Barbosa down with leg kicks. Alotadik walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barbosa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Barbosa cracks Alotadik with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alotadik.
Alotadik looks to throw the jab but Barbosa is out of range. Alotadik pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Barbosa lands a jab to the nose. Barbosa throws a head kick but Alotadik moves out of range.
Alotadik scores with a decent looking hook. Barbosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alotadik misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Barbosa digs a good body shot into Alotadik's ribs. Alotadik lands with a slapping head kick. Alotadik avoids the head kick by Barbosa.
Alotadik goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Barbosa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Lik Alotadik is winning the standup battle so far. Barbosa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barbosa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Alotadik cracks the inside of Barbosa's front leg. Barbosa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Barbosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbosa misses with a low kick.
Alotadik throws a leg kick but Barbosa checks it. Alotadik throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Barbosa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alotadik checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Alotadik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alotadik thuds his shin into the meat of Barbosa's side. Alotadik takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses. Alotadik ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Alotadik thows a body kick. Barbosa tries to catch it but that hurt him. Barbosa shoots in and drives through. Alotadik sprawls well. Lik Alotadik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Barbosa. Alotadik fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Alotadik scores with a kick to the midsection. Barbosa is breathing heavily. Alotadik with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Alotadik connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Barbosa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Barbosa throws a body kick that misses. A shot to the body from Alotadik misses and Barbosa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Alotadik's guard. Alotadik keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Barbosa stays in close to Alotadik's body and controls the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lik Alotadik dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Barbosa checks a low kick from Alotadik. Barbosa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target. Barbosa blocks the body kick.
Alotadik thuds a left hand into Barbosa's body. Barbosa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Alotadik dodges the punch combination from Barbosa.
A solid body kick from Barbosa. Barbosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barbosa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barbosa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Alotadik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barbosa paws at him with a jab and circles away. Alotadik takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alotadik doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Barbosa shoots in but Alotadik avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Alotadik avoids the head kick by Barbosa.
Barbosa lands with a kick to the temple. Alotadik shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" A low kick from Barbosa misses and Alotadik counters with a nice body kick. Alotadik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alotadik lands with a good body shot. Barbosa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A big left from Barbosa misses. Alotadik lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Alotadik tests Barbosa's chin there with a solid looking shot. Alotadik throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barbosa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Barbosa looks to land a body kick but Alotadik moved away. Alotadik lands with a right hand. Alotadik checks the leg kick nicely there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barbosa. Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. An inside leg kick from Alotadik misses. Barbosa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. This has been an exciting period of action! Alotadik throws a front kick aimed at Barbosa's knee but Barbosa avoids it well. Alotadik moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Alotadik dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barbosa. That did some damage! A bone on bone clash there as Alotadik blocks the leg kick.
Barbosa misses with a low kick as Alotadik jumps back. Barbosa thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Alotadik if he has to take too many more of those.
Alotadik looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alotadik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barbosa somewhat. Alotadik throws a body shot but no joy. Barbosa has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Alotadik. A momentary lapse in concentration from Alotadik enables Barbosa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Alotadik manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Alotadik wants to stand up but Barbosa is controlling him. Alotadik tries to land a sweep but no joy. Alotadik utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Alotadik avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Alotadik keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully. Barbosa is looking to work some ground and pound but Alotadik has wrist control. Barbosa wants to control from the top but Alotadik keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Barbosa scores with a jab. Alotadik acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Alotadik connects with an inside leg kick. Alotadik instigates a clinch. Barbosa looking to throw knees to the head but Alotadik is blocking nicely.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Alotadik controls his hands.
Lik Alotadik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Barbosa is struggling to control the position. Barbosa trying to control the position but instead, Alotadik has worked for underhooks and has pushed Barbosa into the cage. A short right from Alotadik on the inside. Alotadik lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Alotadik lands a damaging elbow. Hector Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Barbosa tries to stall but Alotadik uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Barbosa looking to stall.
Alotadik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barbosa stuns Alotadik with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Barbosa throws a front kick aimed at Alotadik's knee but Alotadik avoids it well.
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 Lik Alotadik. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alotadik, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lik Alotadik! Lik Alotadik really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that GREEN!160 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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