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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ross Barkley (ranked 907 p4p, 48 weight class) and Wladimir Yaroslev (ranked 1016 p4p, 51 weight class). Yaroslev is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Man with a Plan. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ross Barkley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wladimir Yaroslev!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Francis DeMontford and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barkley lunges at Yaroslev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yaroslev's hand.
It looks like Wladimir Yaroslev has been cut.
Barkley throws an overhand right that lands on Yaroslev's shoulder, as Yaroslev tries to avoid the shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barkley.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barkley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yaroslev tries to keep at a distance but Barkley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barkley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barkley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Yaroslev throws a punch but it's blocked by Barkley.
Barkley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yaroslev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barkley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short uppercut from Barkley.
Barkley scores with a shoulder strike.
Yaroslev tightens his grip and picks Barkley up, before dumping him to the ground. Barkley manages to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barkley has his hands on Yaroslev's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Barkley is trying to keep Yaroslev in close.
Yaroslev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yaroslev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barkley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Barkley looking to control.
Yaroslev stays in close to Barkley's body and controls the position.
That's two 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.
Yaroslev throws a big elbow that misses.
Yaroslev wants to control from the top but Barkley keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yaroslev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barkley is trying to keep Yaroslev in close.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Barkley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yaroslev wants to control from the top but Barkley keeps moving.
Barkley pulls Yaroslev in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barkley continues to stall.
Yaroslev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barkley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barkley tries to get out of the position.
Yaroslev postures up.
Barkley is controlling Yaroslev's posture.
Barkley controls Yaroslev momentarily but Yaroslev frees himself.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yaroslev drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yaroslev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barkley working a defensive guard here.
Yaroslev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barkley is trying to keep Yaroslev in close.
Barkley keeping moving, preventing Yaroslev from controlling successfully.
Barkley seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Yaroslev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yaroslev pushing down on Barkley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Yaroslev works his way into full mount!
Yaroslev wants to finish this one by submission but Barkley is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Yaroslev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wladimir Yaroslev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wladimir Yaroslev's cut.
That's time! Barkley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Barkley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yaroslev drops his hands momentarily and Barkley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barkley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yaroslev in his tracks.
Barkley misses with a combination
and Yaroslev counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Yaroslev.
Barkley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yaroslev controls the pace.
Barkley looking to control.
Barkley is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Yaroslev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Barkley looking to control.
Yaroslev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barkley is trying to control the position but Yaroslev postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yaroslev.
Yaroslev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barkley's head.
Yaroslev drops back looking for a leg! Barkley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barkley manages to kick Yaroslev off! Yaroslev jumps back into Barkley's guard.
Yaroslev trying to control but Barkley is working from the bottom.
Yaroslev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barkley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barkley trying to control the position here.
Yaroslev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yaroslev wants to pass the guard but Barkley is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barkley pulls Yaroslev in close to his closed guard and prevents Yaroslev from doing any damage or advancing position.
Barkley working a defensive guard here.
Yaroslev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Barkley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yaroslev walks into a straight right hand from Barkley.
Ross Barkley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yaroslev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Barkley trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barkley is looking for a sweep. Yaroslev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barkley has his hands clasped together around Yaroslev's back. He's all about the action.
Barkley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yaroslev.
Barkley is staying active underneath Yaroslev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barkley is looking for a sweep. Yaroslev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barkley is working hard here to advance position.
Yaroslev winds up and cracks Barkley with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Barkley tries to roll over but Yaroslev keeps him under control.
Yaroslev is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yaroslev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Barkley is not content to let Yaroslev control the position.
Barkley is looking for a sweep. Yaroslev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yaroslev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barkley is just riding it out for now. Yaroslev eventually gives up the hold.
Barkley wants to control but Yaroslev is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wladimir Yaroslev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wladimir Yaroslev's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Barkley throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yaroslev shoots in and drives through. Barkley sprawls well.
Barkley clinches.
Barkley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barkley prevents the takedown attempt.
Barkley misses with a body punch.
Yaroslev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ross Barkley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wladimir Yaroslev.
Yaroslev blocking some punches.
Yaroslev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barkley after a bit of a struggle.
Barkley just leaning against Yaroslev, taking a breather.
Yaroslev works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Barkley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yaroslev on the ground.
Barkley controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaroslev wants to control from the top but Barkley keeps moving.
Yaroslev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barkley pulls Yaroslev in close to prevent any damage.
Barkley working a defensive guard but Yaroslev manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaroslev trying to control the position but Barkley is working away.
Barkley manages to work his way to half guard, despite Yaroslev's best efforts.
Yaroslev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barkley trying to get back to full guard but Yaroslev takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Barkley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Yaroslev landing strikes from the mount and Barkley is in trouble!
Barkley tries to hold on but Yaroslev postures up.
Yaroslev swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Barkley is now in Yaroslev's guard. A big mistake from Yaroslev there, giving up the dominant position!
Yaroslev looking for a guillotine here but Barkley defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barkley is pushing down on Yaroslev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yaroslev is fighting to maintain full guard but Barkley has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nice strikes from Barkley there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yaroslev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barkley looking to sit in guard and control but Yaroslev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Barkley has control of Yaroslev's left arm, preventing Yaroslev from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yaroslev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Yaroslev cracks Barkley with a solid left hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Barkley holds on and takes a little breather.
Yaroslev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wladimir Yaroslev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yaroslev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barkley managing to control the position.
Barkley is trying to control the position but Yaroslev postures up.
Yaroslev drops back looking for a leg! Barkley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barkley manages to kick Yaroslev off! Yaroslev jumps back into Barkley's guard.
Yaroslev seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barkley is trying to control the position but Yaroslev postures up.
Barkley wants to get back to his feet but Yaroslev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Barkley keeping moving, preventing Yaroslev from controlling successfully.
Yaroslev with a nice head shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barkley is pulling down on Yaroslev's head to control his posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yaroslev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ross Barkley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barkley will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wladimir Yaroslev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yaroslev 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wladimir Yaroslev!
Wladimir Yaroslev managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Forge Clothing Co., into his post fight interview.
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