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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Qasim Barakat (ranked 821 p4p, 93 weight class) and Francisco dAnconia (ranked 973 p4p, 107 weight class). dAnconia has chosen Revolution as his entrance music. 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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250 lbs
22 - 13 - 0 |
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261 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Qasim Barakat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Francisco dAnconia!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
dAnconia looks to score with a jab to the body but Barakat is just out of range.
dAnconia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barakat.
dAnconia takes a jab right on the kisser.
dAnconia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barakat.
dAnconia throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barakat.
dAnconia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barakat counters with a leg kick.
Barakat lands a nice looking body shot.
Barakat throws an uppercut from half a mile away. dAnconia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barakat lands the left hand.
Barakat throws an uppercut from half a mile away. dAnconia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barakat lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Barakat misses
and dAnconia counters with an outside leg kick.
Barakat tries a head kick but it misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that dAnconia has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
dAnconia looks to land a combination but Barakat avoids it well.
Barakat needs to keep his hands up - dAnconia had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
dAnconia missing with a left hand there. Barakat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barakat misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barakat lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barakat uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barakat.
Barakat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt dAnconia.
dAnconia blocks the body kick.
dAnconia gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
dAnconia tries a head kick but it misses.
Barakat listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
dAnconia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barakat.
Barakat lands a body shot.
dAnconia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barakat.
dAnconia changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barakat turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barakat scores with a punch to the head.
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!
Barakat lands a slapping body shot.
Barakat throws a hook but dAnconia blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
dAnconia throws a hook but Barakat avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Barakat there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
dAnconia tries a head kick but it misses.
Barakat scores with a kick to the body.
Barakat misses with an uppercut. dAnconia saw that one coming.
dAnconia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
dAnconia blocks a jab.
dAnconia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barakat was well out of range. Poor timing from dAnconia.
Barakat changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barakat misses with a low kick.
dAnconia is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barakat with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barakat lands with a cross.
Barakat gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows dAnconia to score an easy takedown into full guard.
dAnconia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
dAnconia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
dAnconia landing with the ground and pound.
dAnconia throws a big right hand that misses.
dAnconia passes Barakat's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
dAnconia winds up and cracks Barakat with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Barakat knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for dAnconia on the ground.
dAnconia looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
dAnconia scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
dAnconia trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barakat avoiding damage under a succession of punches from dAnconia.
dAnconia tries to pass to full mount but Barakat defends it.
dAnconia trying to control the action but Barakat is working from the bottom.
dAnconia is nestled in close to Barakat, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barakat is looking for a sweep. dAnconia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from dAnconia.
Barakat blocking the ground and pound attempt from dAnconia.
Barakat is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Barakat is looking for a sweep. dAnconia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Qasim Barakat dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
dAnconia lands a nice looking kick to the body. Barakat takes a step back to recover.
dAnconia misses with a looping right.
A counter left hand to the body from Barakat misses its target.
Barakat feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to dAnconia's calf.
dAnconia takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barakat connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
dAnconia throws a body punch but Barakat moves out of range.
Barakat on the wrong end of a nice hook.
dAnconia takes a swing at Barakat's ribcage but misses.
dAnconia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
dAnconia avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
dAnconia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barakat is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Barakat misses its intended target.
dAnconia defending well as Barakat loads up on a big left hand.
dAnconia changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
dAnconia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barakat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick from dAnconia lands but Barakat takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dAnconia throws a hook to the side of Barakat's head but Barakat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A cross from Barakat lands.
dAnconia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
dAnconia just misses with a punch to the body.
dAnconia lands a body shot.
Barakat looks to land a left hand but dAnconia moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheers as Barakat lands an impressive looking overhand right. dAnconia doesn't seem phased though.
Qasim Barakat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barakat misses with a jab to the body
and dAnconia counters with an inside leg kick.
dAnconia keeps the fight on the outside.
dAnconia changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A head kick misses from Barakat.
Barakat scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
dAnconia lands with a hook. Barakat tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barakat slips a straight right by dAnconia.
dAnconia scores with a nice head shot.
Barakat fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Barakat misses.
A little jabbing left from dAnconia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barakat chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barakat throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barakat misses with a looping left.
Barakat tries to land a leg kick but dAnconia saw it coming and moves away.
Barakat throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barakat tries to land a front kick but dAnconia steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
dAnconia takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Barakat fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but dAnconia is out of range.
dAnconia is trying to counter with his kicks.
Barakat throws a low kick, looking for dAnconia's leg but dAnconia calmly moves out of range.
dAnconia drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barakat defends it well.
dAnconia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
dAnconia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Qasim Barakat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
dAnconia lands a brutal head kick. Barakat looks out on his feet and dAnconia throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Francisco dAnconia!
Francisco dAnconia was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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