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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Herkings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mingos Barbocius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barbocius is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: ecstasy of gold. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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186 lbs
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183 cm
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190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Herkings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mingos Barbocius!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herkings avoids the head kick by Barbocius.
Barbocius dives in and grabs Herkings's left leg, looking for a takedown. Herkings pushes down on Barbocius's head and hops out.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Herkings throws a right and a left that both miss.
Herkings slaps away a takedown attempt from Barbocius, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Herkings throws a right hand that Barbocius ducks under and follows up with a left that Barbocius also avoids with ease.
Herkings fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sloppy strikes from Herkings. Those never looked like landing.
Barbocius will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Frank Herkings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mingos Barbocius.
Barbocius shoots in and drives through. Herkings sprawls well.
Barbocius shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Herkings as he jumps to the side.
Barbocius fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Herkings avoids it really well and circles away.
Herkings scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Herkings avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbocius looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barbocius fails with a takedown attempt.
Barbocius looks gassed!
Herkings dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Herkings throws a series of punches but Barbocius moves out of range.
Herkings keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbocius takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Herkings lands a jab to Barbocius's midsection.
Herkings misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Herkings fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barbocius avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barbocius shoots in looking for a takedown but Herkings manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barbocius's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Herkings throws a series of strikes that have Barbocius backpedaling.
Barbocius shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Herkings defends it nicely.
Herkings comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Herkings throws a series of strikes that have Barbocius backpedaling.
Barbocius takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Herkings lands a jab-cross combination.
Herkings misses with a few strikes there.
A shot to the liver by Herkings. Beautiful body shot.
Barbocius feints and as Herkings raises his hands in defense, Barbocius changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Herkings looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Barbocius puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbocius prevents Herkings from standing back up.
Herkings trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Barbocius manages to pass to mount!
Herkings throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Barbocius controlling the position easily from mount.
Barbocius landing strikes from the mount.
Barbocius controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that Barbocius has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbocius landing strikes from the mount.
Barbocius controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbocius landing shots from mount.
Barbocius controlling the position easily from mount.
Barbocius scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Barbocius content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbocius raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mingos Barbocius dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Barbocius drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Barbocius stands and throws Herkings's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Barbocius moves into full mount!
Barbocius tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mingos Barbocius has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Barbocius throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Herkings tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Barbocius is in Herkings's guard.
Barbocius controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Herkings on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Herkings tries to get out of the position.
Barbocius trying to control the position from guard on top but Herkings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barbocius is pushing down on Herkings's leg trying to pass to half guard. Herkings is fighting to maintain full guard but Barbocius has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbocius stalling.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mingos Barbocius was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Herkings throws a shot from downtown. Barbocius moves away and avoids it.
Barbocius shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Herkings sprawls well. Herkings wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barbocius gets slowly back to his feet.
Barbocius moves into the clinch successfully.
Barbocius has clasped his hands together around Herkings's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Barbocius just content to control the position.
Barbocius in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbocius taking a breather here.
Barbocius connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Herkings some visible discomfort.
Barbocius in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Barbocius landing strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbocius wants to control but Herkings is keeping him busy.
Barbocius scoring with punches and elbows.
Barbocius moves into full mount!
Barbocius tries to control but Herkings wriggling away.
Barbocius is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Herkings can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbocius trying to control but Herkings is having none of it.
Barbocius tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mingos Barbocius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Herkings's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Barbocius fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Herkings avoids it really well and circles away.
Barbocius tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Herkings swivels and escapes.
Herkings throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barbocius clinches.
Herkings stops a takedown attempt from Barbocius.
Frank Herkings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mingos Barbocius.
Barbocius is working for takedown but Herkings is calmly controlling the position for now.
Herkings wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barbocius pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Barbocius with that takedown attempt.
Barbocius closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Herkings to the mat! Herkings manages to get full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barbocius looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Barbocius has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barbocius works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbocius content to control rather than advance.
Barbocius working Herkings over with strikes.
That's two 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.
Barbocius takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Barbocius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Herkings keeps working.
Frank Herkings has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mingos Barbocius was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nice sprawl there from Herkings as Barbocius shoots in.
Frank Herkings is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Herkings stuffs the takedown attempt from Barbocius. Barbocius gets slowly back to his feet.
Barbocius is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Herkings.
Barbocius shoots in for a double leg but Herkings sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Herkings tries to bum rush Barbocius with a series of wild strikes but Barbocius uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barbocius avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barbocius dives in and grabs Herkings's left leg, looking for a takedown. Herkings pushes down on Barbocius's head and hops out.
Barbocius closes the distance and clinches up with Herkings, looking for a takedown. Barbocius pushes Herkings against the cage but Herkings circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barbocius shoots in for a takedown but Herkings shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Herkings closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Barbocius shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Barbocius keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mingos Barbocius has got the better of the ground game so far.
Herkings has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barbocius is working away from the top position though.
Barbocius working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Barbocius is looking to take a break and control but Herkings is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mingos Barbocius hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Barbocius misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barbocius has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barbocius is trying hard to land a takedown here. Herkings sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barbocius shoots in looking for a takedown but Herkings manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barbocius's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barbocius dodges the punch combination from Herkings.
Herkings throws a body punch but Barbocius moves out of range.
Barbocius shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Herkings manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Barbocius passes Herkings's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barbocius trying to control from half guard but Herkings is working away.
Barbocius content to control rather than advance.
Herkings is refusing to be controlled, as Barbocius sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mingos Barbocius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barbocius winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mingos Barbocius!
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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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