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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brent Barlow (ranked 8914 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Starling (ranked 8156 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson Starling has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Brent Barlow's chin.
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278 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brent Barlow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Starling!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starling rushes Barlow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barlow is trying to drag Starling to the mat but Starling just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Barlow turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Starling wants to get back to his feet but Barlow drags him back down.
Barlow working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Starling taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barlow stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Barlow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Starling tries to avoid it but Barlow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Starling to the ground. Starling escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starling has managed to clinch.
Barlow has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Starling regains guard immediately.
Starling pushes Barlow off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Barlow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Starling, pushing him back against the cage.
Starling has a couple of punches blocked by Barlow.
Starling pulls Barlow into guard.
Starling preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barlow stops Starling from standing up.
Starling looks winded!
Barlow throwing strikes from guard but Starling blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barlow throwing strikes but missing.
Barlow throwing strikes but missing.
Barlow won't allow Starling to get back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Starling has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Barlow is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Barlow blocking some punches.
Barlow jumps guard but Starling stands there with Barlow around his waist. Barlow gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brent Barlow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barlow looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starling ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Starling no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Starling is looking to stand up but Barlow isn't so interested in that idea.
Starling working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barlow.
Barlow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Starling works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barlow drops back looking for a leg! Starling is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Starling manages to kick Barlow off! Barlow jumps back into Starling's guard.
Starling pushes Barlow off and gets back to his feet.
Barlow could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starling decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Starling thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barlow punching from the bottom.
Barlow has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Barlow wants to get back to his feet.
Barlow might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barlow on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Barlow kicks Starling off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barlow closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Starling's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Starling dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Barlow gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Starling prevents a takedown attempt there.
Starling lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barlow backwards.
Barlow presses Starling against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barlow has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Starling after a bit of a struggle.
Starling misses with a punch on the inside.
Starling scores with a shoulder strike.
Barlow pulls Starling into guard.
Barlow is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Starling defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starling looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barlow controls Starling momentarily but Starling frees himself.
Starling has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starling won't allow Barlow to sweep him here.
Starling stands up and waves to Barlow to follow him.
Starling looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Barlow!
Starling wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barlow keeps working.
Barlow tries to buck Starling off but Starling is having none of it.
Starling wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barlow keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barlow is looking to regain half guard here but Starling keeps moving and retains side control.
Barlow is working to avoid the ground and pound but Starling connects with a decent elbow.
Starling working the ground and pound from side control.
Starling trying to control the action but Barlow is working from the bottom.
Starling decides to stand back up. Starling steps back and let's Barlow get back to his feet.
Barlow misses with a takedown attempt
and Starling counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brent Barlow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice combination there by Starling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Starling tries to clinch there but Barlow circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starling tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barlow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barlow closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Barlow prevents Starling from escaping the position.
Starling throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Starling darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Starling connects with a nice short shot to Barlow's temple.
Starling is looking to take a break and control but Barlow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barlow looks like he's trying to stand up.
Starling throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Starling decides to stand up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Starling is looking to clinch.
Barlow seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jackson Starling is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Starling drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Barlow is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Starling is controlling him well.
Starling scoring with punches from side control.
Barlow is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Starling showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Starling instigates a clinch.
Barlow swings wildly with an uppercut but Starling uses good head movement to avoid it.
Starling jumps guard.
Starling is looking to stand up but Barlow isn't so interested in that idea.
Starling has momentary wrist control but Barlow slips an elbow through the middle.
Starling takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starling working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barlow.
Starling uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Barlow.
Starling darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Barlow keeping control of the position.
Barlow looks like he's trying to stand up.
Starling working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Barlow wants to get back to his feet.
Barlow is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barlow gets full guard.
Starling postures up in Barlow's guard and throws a big left but Barlow blocks it.
Barlow working a defensive guard here.
Starling with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Starling works over Barlow with some ground and pound from guard.
Starling not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barlow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Starling is aware though and is defending well.
Starling with a nice head shot there.
Starling is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barlow wants to sweep but no luck.
Starling prevents Barlow from getting back to his feet.
Starling got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barlow has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Starling has managed to get both his arms back between Barlow's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starling controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Starling drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barlow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Starling doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Starling manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Starling is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Starling slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Starling connects with a couple of short punches.
Barlow has a closed guard, preventing Starling from standing up.
Jackson Starling has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barlow is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Starling is controlling him.
Starling trying to control the position from guard on top but Barlow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Starling lands a couple of elbows.
Barlow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barlow is looking to stand up but Starling isn't so interested in that idea.
Starling gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Starling dives in and scores a takedown into Barlow's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Starling got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barlow has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Starling has managed to get both his arms back between Barlow's legs - danger averted.
Brent Barlow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson Starling is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Starling controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Starling comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Starling has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Starling!
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