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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gennady Golovkin (ranked 1152 p4p, 141 weight class) and Bernardo De Barros (ranked 669 p4p, 82 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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169 lbs
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160 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gennady Golovkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bernardo De Barros!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Francis DeMontford and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golovkin throws a hook to the side of De Barros's head but De Barros sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Barros feints and as Golovkin raises his hands in defense, De Barros changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
De Barros stopping the sweep attempt from Golovkin.
De Barros trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Golovkin wants to sweep here but De Barros controlling him for the moment.
Golovkin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst De Barros is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Barros 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.
Golovkin is pulling down on De Barros's head. It's preventing any offense from De Barros, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Barros postures up.
Golovkin is really struggling to control De Barros but he's trying to hold on to the position.
De Barros in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Golovkin is trying to keep De Barros in close.
Golovkin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Barros stands and throws Golovkin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Golovkin tries to bench press De Barros off him but De Barros keeps the position.
De Barros tries to move into full mount but can't pass Golovkin's legs.
De Barros looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
My spies in Soul Supremacy Rio inform me that De Barros has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Golovkin is looking for a sweep.
De Barros thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
De Barros thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
De Barros tries for a kimura but Golovkin is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De Barros tries to move into full mount but can't pass Golovkin's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin is trying to control De Barros's posture but De Barros avoids it.
De Barros is putting a hurting on Golovkin here, landing some big shots from side control.
De Barros tries for a kimura but Golovkin is defending well.
Golovkin is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at BAD BOY MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Golovkin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Golovkin is holding on to half guard well.
Golovkin trying to control but De Barros postures up.
De Barros thows a huge punch but Golovkin dodges it nicely.
De Barros trying to control from half guard but Golovkin is working away.
De Barros is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Golovkin defends it well.
De Barros looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Barros looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Golovkin desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Golovkin is staying active underneath De Barros, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Golovkin looks like he's trying to stand up.
De Barros is working for a kimura but Golovkin is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
De Barros is trying to control. Golovkin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Golovkin wants to control but De Barros is keeping busy.
De Barros works his way into full mount!
Golovkin has given up his back. Will we see De Barros going for some submissions?
Golovkin fending off the submission attempt from De Barros.
De Barros working for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Golovkin avoids the strikes from De Barros.
De Barros controlling well, preventing Golovkin from escaping the position.
De Barros has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernardo De Barros dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
De Barros shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Golovkin as he jumps to the side.
Golovkin misses with a body shot.
De Barros is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Golovkin misses with a hook.
Golovkin lands a body shot.
De Barros has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Barros uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Golovkin.
Golovkin tries to sprawl but De Barros drives through with a takedown into half guard.
De Barros is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Golovkin is just riding it out for now. De Barros eventually gives up the hold.
De Barros prevents Golovkin from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Barros is trying to work for a kimura but Golovkin is defending well.
Golovkin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Golovkin continues to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golovkin wants to get back to full guard.
De Barros is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Golovkin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Golovkin wants to improve his position but De Barros is controlling well.
De Barros is trying to work for a kimura but Golovkin is defending well.
Golovkin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for De Barros on the ground.
De Barros is trying to control the action in half guard but Golovkin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Golovkin tries to get to full guard but De Barros has control of the leg.
Golovkin trying to control but De Barros postures up.
Golovkin desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Golovkin is defending against the submission attempts here by De Barros.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Golovkin won't allow De Barros to pass to mount.
De Barros prevents Golovkin from standing back up.
De Barros is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Golovkin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time De Barros.
Golovkin tries to roll over but De Barros keeps him under control.
De Barros tries to pass the half guard into mount. Golovkin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
De Barros prevents Golovkin from improving his position.
De Barros is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Golovkin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time De Barros.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin wants to improve his position but De Barros is controlling well.
Golovkin trying to control here.
Golovkin is controlling De Barros's position as best he can from this difficult position.
De Barros is working for a submission of some sort.
De Barros is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Golovkin sees it coming and defends easily.
De Barros is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Golovkin is doing well to control the position and prevent De Barros from advancing to side control.
De Barros is trying to work for a kimura but Golovkin is defending well.
Golovkin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Golovkin.
Golovkin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Golovkin is on top in guard.
De Barros can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Golovkin controls the pace.
De Barros is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bernardo De Barros will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
De Barros drives through with a takedown into guard.
Golovkin keeping moving, preventing De Barros from controlling successfully.
Golovkin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Golovkin with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Golovkin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
De Barros keeping moving, preventing Golovkin from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Barros escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Golovkin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
De Barros working for a triangle but Golovkin defends it easily.
De Barros working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Golovkin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golovkin looking to pass the guard.
De Barros has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Golovkin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
De Barros is looking for a triangle but Golovkin pushes his legs off easily.
De Barros has a closed guard, preventing Golovkin from standing up.
Golovkin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Golovkin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Golovkin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
De Barros gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Golovkin throws a nice looking combination but De Barros bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
De Barros shoots in for a takedown but Golovkin shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin tests De Barros's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Barros shoots in looking for a takedown but Golovkin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing De Barros's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
De Barros keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Golovkin punishes De Barros's body with a nice straight punch.
Golovkin scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Barros avoids a punch combination nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Golovkin there.
Gennady Golovkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Barros takes a shot right to the bread basket.
De Barros is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Golovkin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Barros fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gennady Golovkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernardo De Barros.
Golovkin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
De Barros takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Barros fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Golovkin, pushing him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Golovkin.
Golovkin scores with a shot to the side of De Barros's head.
De Barros tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Golovkin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Golovkin lands a nice shot to the body.
Golovkin manages to break the clinch.
Golovkin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Golovkin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Golovkin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Bernardo De Barros has been cut.
De Barros on the wrong end of a nice jab.
De Barros shoots in and drives through. Golovkin sprawls well.
Golovkin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Golovkin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Golovkin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. De Barros eats them both and turns towards Golovkin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
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!
De Barros shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Golovkin as he jumps to the side.
De Barros takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Barros gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
De Barros is looking to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from De Barros.
Golovkin lands a right hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Decent striking displayed by Golovkin there.
De Barros moves out of range as Golovkin strikes.
Golovkin digs a good hook to De Barros's body.
Golovkin scores with a body shot.
Golovkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Barros.
De Barros shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Golovkin misses with a jab to the body
and De Barros counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Golovkin kicks off De Barros and gets to his feet.
De Barros drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gennady Golovkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Barros shoots in and drives through. Golovkin sprawls well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gennady Golovkin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think De Barros has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernardo De Barros!
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