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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Coco Nutz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wes Barton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nutz comes to the cage accompanied by Afrika Bambaataa - Feel The Wibe. Barton has chosen Linchpin as his entrance music. Coco Nutz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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161 lbs
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167 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Coco Nutz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wes Barton!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barton pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nutz is out of range and Barton settles back down.
Nutz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Barton gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Barton trying to control but Nutz postures up.
Nutz is trying to work for a kimura but Barton is defending well.
Nutz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barton wants to get back to full guard.
Barton looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nutz seems to be looking for submissions.
Barton trying to control but Nutz postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nutz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Barton. No joy for Nutz on that attempt.
Nutz shoots in for a double leg but Barton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Coco Nutz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nutz is breathing heavily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barton, right into the meat.
Barton rushes Nutz and presses him up against the cage.
Barton scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Coco Nutz has been cut.
Barton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Barton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Barton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nutz backwards.
Barton scores a nice knee to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barton.
Nutz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Barton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Barton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nutz tries to score a body lock takedown but Barton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nutz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barton landing knees to the body.
Barton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nutz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A right handed body shot lands from Barton.
Barton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Barton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Barton tries to land a knee to the head but Nutz blocks with his arms.
A nice left hand lands by Barton.
Barton misses with a knee strike.
Barton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees in the clinch landing for Barton.
Barton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nutz looking for a takedown.
A knee to the head by Barton.
Nutz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nutz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Barton lands a damaging elbow.
Nutz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barton smiles and moves away.
Barton throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nutz fails with a takedown attempt.
Barton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barton clinches with his opponent.
Barton landing knees to the head.
Barton lands a knee to the head.
Nutz takes an elbow to the temple.
Nutz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Barton pushes Nutz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barton lands a nice elbow.
Barton with a knee to the head.
Barton looking to throw knees to the head but Nutz is blocking nicely.
Barton lands an elbow inside that Nutz shrugs off.
Barton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nutz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Barton lands a damaging elbow.
Nutz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nutz has Barton pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nutz pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Barton tumbling to the mat - Nutz dives into Barton's guard.
Nutz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Barton dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nutz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nutz working for a triangle but Barton defends it easily.
Barton controls from within his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nutz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barton is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wes Barton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Coco Nutz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Barton tries a head kick but it misses.
Barton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Coco Nutz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nutz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nutz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barton - the referee stops the clock and Nutz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barton. Nutz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Barton lands a body shot.
Nutz avoids the head kick by Barton.
Nutz avoids the head kick by Barton.
Good standup being displayed there by Barton as he connects with a hook.
Nutz avoids the head kick by Barton.
Barton scores with a head kick.
Barton forces Nutz back against the cage and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Barton.
Barton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nutz.
Barton prevents the takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Barton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nutz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Barton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nutz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Barton landing knees to the body.
Barton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nutz goes for a takedown attempt but Barton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Coco Nutz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barton throws a leg kick which misses Nutz's front leg but catches the back leg as Nutz tries to avoid it.
Barton is looking to slow Nutz down with leg kicks.
Barton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nutz.
Barton throws a series of punches but Nutz moves out of range.
Nutz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barton circles away.
Nutz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nutz throws a head kick but Barton moves out of range.
Wes Barton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A right-left combo lands from Barton.
Barton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
No luck for Nutz with that takedown attempt.
Barton moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nutz shoots in but Barton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nutz walks into a straight right hand from Barton.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barton.
Barton digs a good body shot into Nutz's ribs.
Barton lands with a right hand.
Barton tries a head kick but it misses.
Nutz shoots in looking for a takedown. Barton tries to sprawl out of it but Nutz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barton moves into the clinch.
Nutz fails to pull guard.
Barton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nutz's defenses.
Barton lands a nice elbow.
Barton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nutz is trying to trip Barton. He has hold of a leg but Barton is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nutz persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nutz tries to free his leg and advance position but Barton is retaining full guard.
Nutz prevents Barton from getting back to his feet.
Nutz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barton is keeping the position for now.
Nutz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Barton pushes Nutz off and gets back to his feet.
Nutz misses with a takedown attempt - Barton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barton throws a right and a left that Nutz avoids nicely.
Wes Barton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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.
Barton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barton scores with a kick to the midsection.
Barton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barton lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick from Barton lands but Nutz takes it in his stride.
Coco Nutz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barton moves into range and clinches up with Nutz.
Barton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barton throws an elbow but it misses.
Nutz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Barton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nutz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nutz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Barton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Barton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nutz tries to score a body lock takedown but Barton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Barton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nutz's defenses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nutz is working for takedown but Barton is calmly controlling the position for now.
Barton is pressed up against the cage. Nutz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barton down to the mat. Barton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Barton scores with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barton misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wes Barton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Coco Nutz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Barton misses with a straight left.
Barton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nutz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nutz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nutz fails with a takedown attempt.
Barton throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Barton scores with a punch to the head.
Barton is looking to slow Nutz down with leg kicks.
Nutz shoots in but no luck this time.
Barton throws a head kick that misses.
Barton closes the distance and clinches.
Barton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nutz goes for a takedown attempt but Barton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Coco Nutz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barton clobbers Nutz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barton closes the distance and pushes Nutz back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barton throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nutz is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Barton can't fight it off and eventually Nutz manages to take the fight to the floor. Barton looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nutz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barton is keeping the position for now.
Nutz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nutz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nutz wants to pass the guard but Barton is keeping the position.
Barton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nutz is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nutz stands and throws Barton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nutz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nutz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barton. Nutz shrugs it off though.
Nutz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barton can pounce on him.
Barton scores with a three punch combo!
Barton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barton throws a head kick that Nutz semi-blocks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barton has closed the distance and engaged Nutz in a clinch.
Barton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Barton throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nutz blocks it with crossed arms.
Barton prevents a takedown attempt there.
Barton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nutz is trying to drag Barton to the mat but Barton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wes Barton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nutz tries to score a body lock takedown but Barton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Barton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nutz tries to pull guard but Barton won't allow it.
Knees to the body from Barton.
Nutz gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Barton is trying to control but can't.
Nutz seems to be looking for submissions.
Barton is pressing down on Nutz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barton keeping full guard, as Nutz tries to pass.
Barton wants to get back to his feet but Nutz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nutz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Barton manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nutz has Barton in his guard.
Coco Nutz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nutz keeping moving, preventing Barton from controlling successfully.
Nutz is looking for a triangle but Barton pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nutz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wes Barton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wes Barton!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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