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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barol Kedorf (ranked 1958 p4p, 240 weight class) and Qasim Barakat (ranked 1074 p4p, 140 weight class). Kedorf comes to the cage accompanied by Ostatni dzwonek. 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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265 lbs
28 - 24 - 0 |
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250 lbs
32 - 20 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
28 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Barol Kedorf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Qasim Barakat!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barakat looks to score with a jab to the body but Kedorf is just out of range.
Kedorf misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Barakat was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barakat uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kedorf takes a swing at Barakat's ribcage but misses.
Barakat tries to work over Kedorf's front leg with a kick but Kedorf checks it.
Barakat uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kedorf.
Kedorf throws out a loose jab but Barakat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kedorf has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barakat.
Kedorf throws the left hand but Barakat avoids the punch easily.
Barakat throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kedorf needs to keep his hands up - Barakat had a free shot at his head there.
Kedorf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barakat is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barakat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kedorf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barakat takes a swing at Kedorf's ribcage but misses.
Barakat misses with an uppercut.
Kedorf takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barakat delivers a nice body kick.
Kedorf has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Pablo's Boxing Academy in the buildup to the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barakat wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barakat throws out a loose jab but Kedorf uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barakat on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Donk. Barakat catches Kedorf right on the button with a cross.
A big right from Kedorf misses.
Barakat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barakat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barakat looks to score with a jab to the body but Kedorf is just out of range.
Barakat looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barakat looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A counter left hand to the body from Kedorf misses its target.
Kedorf ducks under a wild hook from Barakat.
Kedorf avoids the body shot from Barakat.
Kedorf appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kedorf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barakat moves away.
Kedorf misses with a right hand
and Barakat counters with a nice leg kick.
Barakat lands with a cross.
Kedorf moves out of range as Barakat strikes.
Barakat lands a really nice looking cross but Kedorf seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barakat scores with a nice body kick.
Barakat lands with a nice body kick.
Barakat misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kedorf misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Barakat.
Kedorf misses with a looping left.
Barakat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kedorf takes a swing at Barakat's ribcage but misses.
Kedorf gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kedorf misses with a punch on the inside.
Kedorf lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kedorf misses with a body punch.
Kedorf lands a right hand.
Barakat lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barakat swings wildly with an uppercut but Kedorf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barakat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kedorf blocks it with crossed arms.
Barakat tries to land knees in the clinch but Kedorf avoids the damage to the body.
Barakat misses with a punch on the inside.
Barakat misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Kedorf.
Barakat looks winded!
Kedorf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kedorf lands a hook that snaps the head of Barakat backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barakat blocks a body shot from Kedorf.
Kedorf lands a shoulder strike.
Kedorf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kedorf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barakat misses with a knee strike.
A body shot lands from Kedorf.
Kedorf is leaning against Barakat and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kedorf lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kedorf - that landed with a thud.
Kedorf misses with a punch to the body.
Barakat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A hook to the body from Kedorf.
Kedorf lands with a left to the head.
Kedorf lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kedorf tries to throw a body punch but Barakat avoids it by throwing Kedorf back against the cage.
Kedorf is working Barakat over against the cage.
Kedorf lands with a light punch inside.
Kedorf pushes Barakat back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kedorf lands with a right to the head.
Kedorf pushes Barakat back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kedorf misses with a body punch.
Kedorf lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kedorf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kedorf works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Kedorf.
Kedorf digs a right hand underneath Barakat's ribcage. Barakat let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kedorf has Barakat pushed against the cage.
Kedorf scores with a shot to the side of Barakat's head.
Kedorf lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kedorf misses with a body punch.
Kedorf lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barakat or not.
Kedorf lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Kedorf fails to land.
Kedorf lands a hook that snaps the head of Barakat backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kedorf.
Kedorf lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barakat is rocked!
Kedorf throws a big uppercut that drops Barakat! More strikes from Kedorf and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Barakat lies dazed against the cage as Kedorf celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barol Kedorf!
An out of breath Barol Kedorf thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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