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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leo Barry (ranked 24629 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amir Aliakbari (ranked 3158 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Leo Barry has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Leo Barry seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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214 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leo Barry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Amir Aliakbari!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aliakbari keeps the fight on the outside.
Aliakbari looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Aliakbari looks for the body kick but Barry saw that one coming.
Barry dodges the punch combination from Aliakbari.
Barry tries to clinch up but Aliakbari circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barry could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Aliakbari is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The referee calls for Barry to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barry wants to take the fight to the mat but Aliakbari manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Aliakbari has clasped his hands together around Barry's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
You can see the frustration on Barry's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barry is looking for a sweep.
Aliakbari working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Aliakbari tries to move into full mount but can't pass Barry's legs.
Barry is looking for a sweep.
Aliakbari wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barry keeps working.
Barry tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barry struggling a bit here.
Barry is trying to work for a sweep but Aliakbari has mounted him!
Barry is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barry sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Barry might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barry manages to get to full guard.
Barry trying to keep a closed guard but Aliakbari is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aliakbari looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Barry trying to keep a closed guard but Aliakbari is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barry is on top in guard.
Barry scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aliakbari managing to control the position.
Aliakbari working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Barry trying to control the position from guard on top but Aliakbari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barry wants to control from the top but Aliakbari keeps moving.
Barry lands a couple of digs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barry stops Aliakbari from standing up.
Barry 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.
Barry is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Amir Aliakbari will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Barry tries to keep at a distance but Aliakbari has taken the fight into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Barry taking a breather.
Aliakbari gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Barry pulls Aliakbari in to control the position.
Barry wants to sweep but no luck.
Barry is working hard here to advance position.
Barry working a defensive guard here.
Aliakbari is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aliakbari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aliakbari is looking to stand up but Barry won't let him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Barry ducks under a wild hook from Aliakbari.
Aliakbari clinches with his opponent.
Barry wants a takedown.
Aliakbari breaks the clinch.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Barry enables Aliakbari to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Barry manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Barry is trying to control the position but Aliakbari postures up.
Aliakbari wants to pass the guard but Barry is keeping the position.
Barry seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aliakbari preventing the sweep.
Amir Aliakbari has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aliakbari got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barry has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aliakbari has managed to get both his arms back between Barry's legs - danger averted.
Barry working a defensive guard here.
Aliakbari advances to half guard.
Aliakbari is controlling the pace.
Aliakbari wants to stand up but Barry is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barry is not content to let Aliakbari control the position.
Aliakbari is thwarting Barry's attempts to control the position.
Barry keeping control of the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Barry clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Aliakbari turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Barry tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Aliakbari presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Barry sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Aliakbari trying to control the action but Barry is working from the bottom.
Barry wants to control but Aliakbari is keeping busy.
Aliakbari sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barry defending well though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barry has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aliakbari is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Aliakbari 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Barry wants to clinch up but Aliakbari keeps it at a distance.
Aliakbari throws a series of punches but Barry moves out of range.
Aliakbari gets a double leg takedown into Barry's guard.
Barry has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Aliakbari off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Barry tries to clinch there but Aliakbari circles away.
Aliakbari follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've been informed that Aliakbari has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Barry is looking to clinch but Aliakbari is avoiding it.
Barry tries to clinch there but Aliakbari circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barry moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Aliakbari takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barry changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aliakbari fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barry gets a clinch.
Aliakbari has hold of one of Barry's legs. Barry is fighting the takedown attempt but Aliakbari gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Barry is pulling down on Aliakbari's head. It's preventing any offense from Aliakbari, at least for the moment.
Aliakbari looking to sit in guard and control but Barry gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Barry throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aliakbari preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barry sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aliakbari is trying to keep Barry in close.
Barry won't allow Aliakbari to get back to his feet.
Barry drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barry jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barry wants to control from the top but Aliakbari keeps moving.
Aliakbari looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barry looking to sit in guard and control but Aliakbari gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Aliakbari thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barry had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aliakbari defends it easily.
Barry knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aliakbari on the ground.
Barry keeping moving, preventing Aliakbari from controlling successfully.
Barry is trying to control the position but Aliakbari postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aliakbari accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barry is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aliakbari prevents Barry from getting back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Aliakbari bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Barry is looking for a sweep.
Aliakbari stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Aliakbari moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barry drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aliakbari tightens his grip and picks Barry up, before dumping him to the ground. Barry manages to land in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Amir Aliakbari.
Well Aliakbari 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amir Aliakbari!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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