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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Barao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruslan Lokot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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179 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fernando Barao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ruslan Lokot!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barao instigates a clinch.
Lokot jumps guard but Barao stands there with Lokot around his waist. Lokot gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Barao lands a nice elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Barao just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lokot's brow.
Barao throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lokot taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Barao lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lokot displaying some good clinch control by pressing Barao up against the cage.
Lokot takes an elbow to the temple.
Barao throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barao lands an elbow just above Lokot 's eye.
Lokot takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lokot has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barao is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lokot tries to break the clinch but Barao is controlling the position.
Lokot misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lokot tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lokot tries to pull guard but Barao holds him up against the cage and eventually Lokot drops back down to his feet.
Fernando Barao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Lokot.
Barao lands an elbow just above Lokot 's eye.
Lokot jumps guard but Barao stands there with Lokot around his waist. Lokot gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Barao lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Barao throws an elbow but it misses.
Barao lands an elbow inside.
Barao lands an elbow inside that Lokot shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Barao.
Lokot is trying to maintain a safe position but Barao gets an underhook and turns Lokot into the cage.
Barao leaning against his opponent.
Barao has Lokot pushed against the cage.
Barao lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barao lands an elbow that stopped Lokot in his tracks for a moment.
Lokot wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barao lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lokot drags the fight down to the ground.
Barao trying to control but Lokot is working from the bottom.
Lokot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lokot looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barao sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lokot is pulling down on Barao's head. It's preventing any offense from Barao, at least for the moment.
Lokot is trying to keep Barao in close.
Barao trying to control the position from guard on top but Lokot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barao is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four 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.
Lokot controlling Barao's posture.
Lokot's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Barao closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lokot wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lokot is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Barao can't fight it off and eventually Lokot manages to take the fight to the floor. Barao looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando Barao dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Barao clinches with his opponent.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Barao just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lokot's brow.
Barao has Lokot pressed against the cage.
Lokot changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Barao clinches with his opponent.
Barao lands a damaging elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lokot is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Barao content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Barao leaning against his opponent.
Barao prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fernando Barao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Lokot.
Barao lands an elbow just above Lokot 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lokot wants to stall.
Barao taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lokot has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barao is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Barao displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lokot up against the cage.
Lokot blocks the elbow strike.
Barao will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lokot up against the cage.
Barao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lokot can do to turn this around?
Barao lands an elbow just above Lokot 's eye.
Barao lands a nice elbow.
Barao lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barao just leaning against Lokot, taking a breather.
Barao looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lokot tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Barao pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lokot takes an elbow to the temple.
Barao will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lokot up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fernando Barao.
Lokot fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lokot closes the distance and clinches up with Barao, looking for a takedown. Lokot pushes Barao against the cage but Barao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barao tries to counter by clinching up but Lokot breaks away and moves out of range.
Lokot is breathing heavily.
Barao clinches with his opponent.
Barao lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barao throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barao lands a nice elbow.
Barao is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Barao lands an elbow inside that Lokot shrugs off.
Lokot takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lokot has hold of one of Barao's legs. Barao is fighting the takedown attempt but Lokot gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lokot is looking to work some ground and pound but Barao has wrist control.
Lokot postures up.
Lokot wants to control from the top but Barao keeps moving.
Lokot wants to get up but he can't break Barao's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lokot is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barao is trying to keep Lokot in close.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lokot is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Barao avoids the head kick by Lokot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barao instigates a clinch.
Barao lands an elbow just above Lokot 's eye.
Barao looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando Barao dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barao comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lokot changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Barao has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fernando Barao has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barao lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Barao taking a breather.
Lokot dodges an elbow strike from Barao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Barao throws an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Barao.
Lokot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barao's elbow.
Lokot misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barao creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Barao lands an elbow just above Lokot 's eye.
Barao pressing his opponent against the cage.
Barao gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Barao just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lokot's brow.
Barao gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Barao prevents Lokot from breaking the clinch.
Lokot is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barao gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Barao lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Barao.
Barao lands an elbow inside that Lokot shrugs off.
Lokot takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Barao.
Lokot is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lokot avoids a wild elbow strike from Barao.
Lokot is still on wobbly legs! Can Barao finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barao throws an elbow that misses.
Lokot seems to have recovered his senses.
Lokot changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fernando Barao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Lokot.
Barao fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lokot, pushing him back against the cage.
Barao blocks a body shot from Lokot.
Lokot is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lokot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barao manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Barao lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Barao has Lokot pushed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barao lands an elbow inside.
Lokot jumps guard but Barao turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lokot tries to pull guard but Barao holds him up against the cage and eventually Lokot drops back down to his feet.
Barao will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lokot up against the cage.
Barao stalls.
Barao gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Lokot is trying to break free.
Lokot takes an elbow to the temple.
Barao lands a damaging elbow.
Lokot takes an elbow to the temple.
Lokot takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lokot tries to stall but Barao uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lokot takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Barao.
Barao lands a damaging elbow.
Barao will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lokot up against the cage.
Barao lands a damaging elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalling in the clinch from Barao.
Lokot jumps guard but Barao stands there with Lokot around his waist. Lokot gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Barao lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Barao lands an elbow inside.
Ruslan Lokot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barao lands an elbow just above Lokot 's eye.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fernando Barao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barao, 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Fernando Barao!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Fernando Barao!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Fernando Barao!
Fernando Barao wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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