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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Berry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Barroni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leon Barroni has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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180 cm
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175 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, John Berry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Leon Barroni!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barroni is trying hard to land a takedown here. Berry sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Berry misses with a few strikes there.
Barroni shoots for a double leg takedown but Berry sprawls well. He's pushed Barroni's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A combination from Berry does no damage.
Barroni looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
John Berry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Barroni.
Barroni tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barroni changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Berry tries to avoid it but Barroni manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Berry to the ground. Berry escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barroni.
Barroni slips a straight right by Berry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berry throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barroni throws an overhand right that lands on Berry's shoulder, as Berry tries to avoid the shot.
Leon Barroni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berry lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Berry lands a jab.
Barroni throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Berry throws a right and a left that Barroni avoids nicely.
Barroni shoots in but no luck this time.
Barroni closes the distance and clinches up with Berry, looking for a takedown. Barroni pushes Berry against the cage but Berry circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
John Berry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barroni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Berry, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Berry misses with a series of wild punches.
Barroni tries to score a power double leg takedown but Berry sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barroni somewhat.
Berry defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barroni.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barroni will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barroni tries for a takedown but Berry sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Berry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Berry throws a right and a left that Barroni avoids nicely.
Barroni dodges the punch combination from Berry.
Barroni misses with a double jab
and Berry counters with a left and a right that stings Barroni.
Barroni doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Berry counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barroni tries for a takedown but Berry circles away easily
and Berry counters with a nice leg kick.
Berry misses with a leg kick.
Barroni with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Berry to counter with a crisp jab.
Barroni shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Berry counters with a series of strikes. Barroni will be more careful next time no doubt.
Berry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barroni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Berry dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Berry chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barroni shoots and misses
and Berry counters with a one-two to the body.
Barroni shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Berry counters with a right hand to the body.
Berry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Berry cracks Barroni with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A solid leg kick lands there for Berry.
Barroni with a poor takedown
and Berry counters with a three punch combo that has Barroni backing up. Barroni nods at Berry to acknowledge the strikes.
John Berry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Barroni.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barroni on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Berry. That snapped Barroni's head back.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Berry throws a right and a left that Barroni avoids nicely.
Barroni has his takedown stuffed
and Berry counters with a one-two to the body.
Barroni is trying desperately to land a takedown but Berry is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Barroni.
Berry fails to land with a series of punches.
Barroni checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barroni fails with the takedown
and Berry counters with a series of strikes. Barroni will be more careful next time no doubt.
Barroni with a poor takedown
and Berry counters with a left and a right that stings Barroni.
Berry throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barroni tries for a takedown but Berry circles away easily
and Berry counters with a good low kick that Barroni was not able to check.
Barroni darts in trying to clinch
and Berry counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barroni wants to clinch
and Berry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barroni has his takedown stuffed
and Berry counters with an inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Berry.
Barroni with a poor takedown
and Barroni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Berry throws a right hand that Barroni ducks under and follows up with a left that Barroni also avoids with ease.
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.
Berry throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Berry throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Barroni doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Berry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barroni doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Berry counters with a thumping low kick.
Berry throws a series of punches but Barroni moves out of range.
Berry scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Berry dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Barroni with a lazy takedown attempt
and Berry counters with a series of strikes. Barroni will be more careful next time no doubt.
Barroni darts in trying to clinch
and Berry counters with a left and a right that stings Barroni.
Barroni fails with the takedown
and Berry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barroni tries for a takedown but Berry circles away easily
and Berry counters with a two punch combo.
John Berry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Barroni.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Berry does no damage.
Barroni with a lazy takedown attempt
and Berry counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barroni shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Berry counters with a one-two to the body.
Barroni shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Berry counters with a body kick that stops Barroni in his tracks momentarily.
Barroni takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Berry misses with a series of wild punches.
Berry lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barroni tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Berry counters with a nice body kick.
Barroni throws a leg kick that misses.
Barroni has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Berry scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barroni scores a takedown into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barroni jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Berry is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Berry and Barroni has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Barroni in side control, throwing shots but Berry defends.
Berry knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barroni on the ground.
Barroni tries for a kimura but Berry is defending well.
Berry is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Berry defending against the ground and pound.
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.
Barroni is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Berry is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barroni is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Berry has escaped the position, nice work there.
Barroni tries for a kimura but Berry is defending well.
Leon Barroni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barroni goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Berry rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barroni's guard! Nice work there by Berry!
Barroni working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Berry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Berry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Berry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Berry, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Berry!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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