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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Piano (ranked 844 p4p, 1679 weight class) and Juju Baraka (ranked 100 p4p, 195 weight class). Piano comes into the arena with AC/DC - Night Prowler blaring out of the sound system. Baraka has chosen Burning Spear as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Piano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juju Baraka!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Baraka misses its intended target.
It looked like Piano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A chopping leg kick lands by Baraka.
Baraka ducks under a wild hook from Piano.
Piano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baraka.
Piano throws a jab but it's blocked by Baraka.
Baraka moves out of range as Piano strikes.
Baraka replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Piano blocks it well.
Piano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Baraka counters with an inside leg kick.
Piano ducks under a wild hook from Baraka.
Piano appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piano scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Juju Baraka has been cut.
Baraka fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Piano steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Baraka. That one must have hurt.
Baraka looks to land a left hand but Piano moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piano's corner calls for a 1-2. Piano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Baraka works Piano's body with a nice hook.
Baraka misses with a straight left.
Baraka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Baraka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Piano moves away.
Baraka misses the shot to the body.
Piano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baraka.
Baraka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A counter left hand to the body from Piano misses its target.
Nice defenses there by Baraka.
Baraka counters with a body kick.
Piano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Piano tries to land a front kick but Baraka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baraka avoids the body shot from Piano.
Baraka throws the left hand but Piano avoids the punch easily.
Baraka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Baraka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Piano doesn't seem bothered though.
Piano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Baraka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Baraka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Piano takes a swing at Baraka's ribcage but misses.
Baraka avoids the body shot from Piano.
Piano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baraka moves away.
Piano throws a right hand that misses
and Baraka counters with a low kick, right behind Piano 's knee.
Baraka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piano lands with a nice body punch.
Piano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Piano. Baraka does a little dance to reset his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Baraka.
Piano scores with a jab to the body.
Piano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Piano misses with a right hand
and Baraka counters with a stiff right hand.
Piano throws a jab but it's blocked by Baraka.
Piano cracks Baraka with a good jab.
Baraka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Piano was well out of range. Poor timing from Baraka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baraka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Piano.
Baraka was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Piano connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Piano throws a hook to the side of Baraka's head but Baraka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the liver by Piano. Beautiful body shot.
Piano misses with an uppercut.
Piano lands a big head kick that sends Baraka tumbling to the mat! Piano takes a step backwards and waves Baraka back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Piano stuns Baraka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Baraka looks to land a left hand but Piano moved out of range nicely.
Piano throws a hook to the side of Baraka's head but Baraka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Piano scores with a jab to the jaw.
That has opened up Juju Baraka's cut even more.
Piano throws a right hand that misses
and Baraka counters with a nice kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Piano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juju Baraka's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Baraka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Piano.
Baraka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Piano.
Piano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Baraka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Baraka misses with a body kick.
Piano throwing a counter right hand but Baraka manages to avoid it.
Piano moves out of range of the body kick from Baraka.
Baraka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Piano in his tracks.
Baraka tries to clinch up but Piano circles away and keeps his distance.
Piano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baraka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Piano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baraka.
Baraka throws a looping overhand right but Piano ducks down to avoid it.
Piano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baraka can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Piano misses its intended target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Baraka, as that shot connected.
A jab from Piano misses.
Don Piano is winning the standup battle so far.
Baraka throws a hook to the side of Piano's head but Piano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baraka misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Piano was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Baraka.
Baraka with a nice calf kick.
Piano misses the shot to the body.
Piano looks to land a left hand but Baraka moved out of range nicely.
Piano connects with a nice looking jab.
The cut above Juju Baraka's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Piano moves out of range of the strikes.
Baraka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Piano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baraka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Piano misses the shot to the body.
Baraka steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Piano.
Piano scores with a jab. Baraka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Piano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A shot to the body from Piano misses
and Baraka counters with a straight right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Piano.
Baraka misses with an uppercut
and Piano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Juju Baraka's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Baraka throws a good cross that connects.
Piano is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baraka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Piano is looking to counter punch.
Piano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baraka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Piano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baraka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Piano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baraka drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Piano's head, knocking him out cold! Baraka is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Juju Baraka!
After winning the bout, Juju Baraka thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Don Piano was interviewed post fight and said 'Oh long John
Why I eyes ya? '.
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hype
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