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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Avon Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Cave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barksdale comes to the cage accompanied by Three Six Mafia - Its A Fight . Nick Cave is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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211 lbs
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190 lbs
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World class MT
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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
34 - 24 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Avon Barksdale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Cave!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barksdale throws an off balance right hand
and Cave counters with a leg kick.
Cave has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Barksdale is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cave takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barksdale dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cave avoids the body shot from Barksdale.
It seemed like Cave was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barksdale throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barksdale shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barksdale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cave ducks under a wild hook from Barksdale.
Barksdale takes a swing at Cave's ribcage but misses.
Barksdale misses with a looping right.
Barksdale rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cave moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barksdale lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Nick Cave has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barksdale showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cave.
Cave misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barksdale throws a leg kick but Cave moved away.
Barksdale throws a right and a left that Cave avoids nicely.
Cave dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barksdale. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cave looks to land a right hand but Barksdale moved out of range.
Cave takes a swing at Barksdale's ribcage but misses.
Barksdale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cave moves away.
Cave ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barksdale moves away.
Cave throws a head kick but Barksdale moves out of range.
Cave throws a head kick that misses.
Barksdale was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cave takes one on the button.
Cave throws a right and a left that Barksdale avoids nicely.
Cave ducks under a wild hook from Barksdale.
Cave misses with a series of wild punches.
Barksdale is looking to counter punch.
Cave tries to clinch up but Barksdale circles away and keeps his distance.
Cave goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Barksdale is looking to score with low kicks.
It seemed like Cave was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barksdale displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cave throws out the jab.
Barksdale dodges the punch combination from Cave.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cave walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cave swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cave defending well as Barksdale loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Barksdale misses.
Barksdale looks to score with a jab to the body but Cave is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Cave.
Cave takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barksdale throws a jab when Cave was well out of range.
Barksdale throws a leg kick
and Cave counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barksdale thinking.
Barksdale misses with an uppercut. Cave saw that one coming.
Cave is looking for the big counter here.
Some wild striking there from Barksdale.
Cave fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barksdale throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Barksdale backs off Cave throws a huge counter combo but Barksdale manages to avoid it all.
A clash of legs there as Cave blocks the low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Cave. Those never looked like landing.
Barksdale motions for Cave to come forward. Barksdale throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cave ducks under a wild hook from Barksdale.
Barksdale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cave throws out a counter right but Barksdale avoids it with no problem.
Cave lands with a nice combination. Barksdale backs away looking to recover.
A punch lands to the side of Cave 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cave slips a jab from Barksdale.
Barksdale looks to throw the jab but Cave is out of range.
A jab from Barksdale misses.
Barksdale slips a jab and a cross from Cave.
Cave avoids a kick to the body.
Barksdale misses with an uppercut.
Barksdale misses with a low kick as Cave jumps back.
Barksdale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barksdale misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cave, right into the meat.
Barksdale fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cave.
Barksdale takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cave throws a nice looking combination but Barksdale bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Barksdale on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cave throws a one two combo.
Cave misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barksdale was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cave scores with a hook.
Cave connects with a right hand. Barksdale shakes it off.
Cave avoids a kick to the body.
Barksdale misses with a straight right.
Cave is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barksdale throws a leg kick but Cave sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barksdale.
Barksdale lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cave defending well as Barksdale loads up on a big left hand.
Barksdale will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some bone on bone action there as Cave checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Avon Barksdale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barksdale fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cave on the side of the head.
Cave throws a series of punches but Barksdale moves out of range.
Cave looks to score with a jab to the body but Barksdale is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Barksdale misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avon Barksdale dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Cave's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cave steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barksdale.
Barksdale misses with a leg kick
and Cave moves into the clinch.
Barksdale digs a right hand underneath Cave's ribcage. Cave let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barksdale tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cave avoids it.
Barksdale swings wildly with an uppercut but Cave uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barksdale misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cave.
Barksdale lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cave or not.
Cave fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Barksdale.
A right hand to the body from Barksdale.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barksdale working Cave over with knees to the body.
Barksdale lands a left hand.
Cave is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Barksdale scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barksdale lands a damaging elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barksdale gets through Cave's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barksdale dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cave letting Barksdale take a breather here.
Barksdale is working Cave over against the cage.
Barksdale lands with a left to the head.
Barksdale lands a nice shot to the body.
Barksdale has Cave pushed against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Barksdale obliges.
Cave takes an elbow to the temple.
Barksdale stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Barksdale lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Barksdale is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cave breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barksdale connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That has opened up Nick Cave's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cave checks a low kick from Barksdale.
Barksdale throws a push kick but Cave slaps the foot to one side.
Barksdale misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cave throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cave keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barksdale is looking to score with low kicks.
As Barksdale backs off Cave throws a huge counter combo but Barksdale manages to avoid it all.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cave.
Barksdale keeps Cave at a distance using the push kick.
Cave tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cave stalks Barksdale and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barksdale's face. Barksdale staggers backwards, shaken.
Cave slips under a jab.
Barksdale misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Cave to counter with a crisp jab.
Barksdale moves into range and connects with a jab.
An inside leg kick from Barksdale misses.
Cave throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barksdale counters with a good low kick that Cave was not able to check.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cave displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barksdale throws out the jab.
Cave moves out of range of the leg kick from Barksdale.
Barksdale looks to score with a jab to the body but Cave is just out of range.
A combination from Cave does no damage.
It looked like Barksdale wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barksdale throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cave checks a leg kick.
Barksdale cracks a nice hook into Cave's ribs.
Barksdale connects with a leg kick. Cave looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barksdale scores with a hook to the body. Cave takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barksdale with a hook.
Barksdale throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barksdale waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cave.
Barksdale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cave sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Barksdale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barksdale throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cave moves away from the strike by Barksdale.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cave lands a leg kick that knocks Barksdale off balance momentarily.
Avon Barksdale is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barksdale throws a low kick, looking for Cave's leg but Cave calmly moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Cave's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Barksdale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cave moves away.
Cave is looking for the big counter here.
Barksdale fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cave is out of range.
Barksdale swings for the body but Cave moves out of range.
Cave misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Barksdale was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Barksdale keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barksdale throws out a loose jab but Cave uses good head movement to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Cave's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Barksdale slips a jab and a cross from Cave.
Barksdale takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barksdale misses with a low kick as Cave jumps back.
Cave moves out of range of the leg kick from Barksdale.
Barksdale loads up on a big right hand but Cave slips the punch.
Barksdale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cave was well out of range. Poor timing from Barksdale.
Cave avoids the body shot from Barksdale.
Cave flicks out a counter leg kick but Barksdale steps away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avon Barksdale dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Cave's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Barksdale throws out a loose jab but Cave uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barksdale throws a head kick that misses
and Cave counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cave checks a low kick from Barksdale.
Cave swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barksdale misses with a looping left.
Cave falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Barksdale to counter with a crisp jab.
Cave looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cave uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barksdale.
Barksdale attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cave throws out a counter right but Barksdale avoids it with no problem.
Barksdale feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cave's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barksdale misses with a hook to the body
and Cave counters with a series of strikes. Barksdale will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cave takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cave takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barksdale lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barksdale pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cave is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Some wild striking there from Cave.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Barksdale, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barksdale lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Good work by Cave as he checks the leg kick.
Barksdale misses with a looping right.
Barksdale slips a jab and a cross from Cave.
A slow jab from Barksdale misses its intended target.
Barksdale throws a head kick but Cave moves out of range.
Barksdale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barksdale is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cave can do to turn this around?
Barksdale throws the left hand but Cave avoids the punch easily.
Cave looks to land a combination but Barksdale avoids it well.
Cave throws a head kick but Barksdale moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Barksdale misses its target.
Cave keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barksdale.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale dodges the punch combination from Cave.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barksdale - that will leave a mark!
Barksdale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Despite the aggression on Cave's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Barksdale misses with a hook.
Barksdale thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barksdale missing with a left hand there. Cave was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cave lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cave takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cave steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barksdale.
Cave throws a right and a left that Barksdale avoids nicely.
Cave jabs Barksdale to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Barksdale misses.
Barksdale throws a push kick but Cave slaps the foot to one side.
Barksdale lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale throws a right and a left that Cave avoids nicely.
Cave throws a right hand that Barksdale ducks under and follows up with a left that Barksdale also avoids with ease.
The fighters circling - Barksdale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cave is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cave misses with the combination.
Barksdale digs a good body shot into Cave's ribs.
Avon Barksdale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barksdale misses the jab.
Barksdale attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barksdale misses with an uppercut. Cave saw that one coming.
Cave feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barksdale's calf.
Nick Cave is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barksdale throws out a loose jab but Cave uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barksdale looks to land a body kick but Cave moved away.
Cave misses with a low kick.
Barksdale lands a leg kick that knocks Cave off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale swats away the attempt to clinch by Cave.
Cave's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barksdale slips under a jab from Cave.
A little feinted left hand from Barksdale on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barksdale's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cave under the eye.
Cave uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barksdale.
Cave tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barksdale fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cave on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cave takes one to the chin there.
Nick Cave has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cave swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cave takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cave lands a jab-cross combination.
Barksdale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cave! But no joy.
Barksdale throws a jab when Cave was well out of range.
Barksdale throws an overhand right that lands on Cave's shoulder, as Cave tries to avoid the shot.
Barksdale throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avon Barksdale showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barksdale has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avon Barksdale!
Avon Barksdale opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
The defeated Nick Cave had this to say: 'im not gonna retire yet, but i started considering retirement'.
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