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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richard Nixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nixon might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Upsetters - Dread Lion. Barksdale comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kanye West ft. Jay-Z - Who Gon Stop Me? kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Damien Barksdale has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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174 lbs
42 - 16 - 2 |
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180 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
42 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Richard Nixon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien Barksdale!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nixon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nixon lands with an uppercut that bounces Barksdale off the cage and back into range.
Barksdale throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barksdale throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nixon moves out of range of the body kick.
Barksdale dives in for a single leg takedown but Nixon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Barksdale connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nixon momentarily.
Barksdale shoots in for a takedown but Nixon shows good takedown defense.
Nixon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nixon tries to clinch but Barksdale is having none of it.
Barksdale scores with a head kick.
Nixon scores with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Nixon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barksdale doesn't seem phased though.
Barksdale tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nixon is able to avoid easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nixon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nixon. Barksdale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nixon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barksdale manages to avoid it.
Barksdale misses with a low kick as Nixon jumps back.
Barksdale takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale lands with a kick to the temple. Nixon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Barksdale feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nixon's calf.
Nixon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barksdale gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barksdale takes one to the chin there.
Nixon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barksdale works the jab nicely.
Barksdale shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barksdale tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nixon is able to avoid easily.
Barksdale throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nixon checks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Barksdale.
Barksdale moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barksdale.
Barksdale misses with a kick to the body.
Donk. Nixon catches Barksdale right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nixon scores with a one two! Barksdale had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Richard Nixon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nixon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Barksdale has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nixon.
Barksdale tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barksdale swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nixon counters with a nice uppercut.
Nixon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barksdale throws a body kick that misses.
Nixon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nixon wants it to stay on the feet.
Richard Nixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Barksdale.
Nixon checks a leg kick.
Nixon seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nixon misses with a looping left.
Nixon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barksdale moves out of range as Nixon strikes.
Barksdale with the counter takedown but Nixon avoids it easily.
Barksdale takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nixon lands a nice hook to Barksdale's body. Barksdale takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nixon lands with a shot to the body.
Barksdale misses with the body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nixon cracks the inside of Barksdale's front leg.
Nixon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barksdale fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barksdale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nixon connects with the punch.
Nixon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nixon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barksdale manages to avoid it.
Barksdale throws a nice head kick!
Barksdale lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Damien Barksdale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barksdale throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nixon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Barksdale blocks the body kick.
Barksdale lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barksdale clobbers Nixon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barksdale ducks under a wild hook from Nixon.
Barksdale misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barksdale.
Barksdale misses with a low kick as Nixon jumps back.
Nixon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nixon tries a head kick but it misses.
Nixon stuffs the takedown.
Barksdale turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barksdale waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nixon.
Barksdale walks into a stiff left hand from Nixon.
Nixon checks a leg kick.
Nixon lands a nice hook to Barksdale's body. Barksdale takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barksdale checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nixon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nixon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nixon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nixon lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Nixon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nixon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nixon cracks Barksdale with a good jab.
Nixon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barksdale lands a right hook to the body.
Barksdale has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nixon.
Barksdale swings for the body but Nixon moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Nixon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barksdale throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nixon throws a big shot that misses.
Barksdale shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nixon moves out of range of the strikes.
Barksdale misses with a head kick.
Barksdale staying out of range there.
Barksdale uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barksdale steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nixon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch lands to the side of Barksdale 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barksdale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nixon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nixon ducks under a wild hook from Barksdale.
Barksdale tries to land a front kick but Nixon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nixon feints a jab promting Barksdale to slip. Nixon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Barksdale slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nixon.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nixon.
Barksdale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barksdale's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barksdale throws out a leg kick but Nixon moves out of range and Barksdale only half commits.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Barksdale might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nixon has got the better of the exchanges.
Nixon sizes up Barksdale with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nixon tries to bum rush Barksdale with a series of wild strikes but Barksdale uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nixon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barksdale misses with a lunging right hand
and Nixon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barksdale lunges at Nixon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nixon's hand.
Nixon pushes Barksdale away with a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale looks to score with a jab to the body but Nixon is just out of range.
Nixon throws the left hand but Barksdale avoids the punch easily.
Barksdale moves out of range of the leg kick from Nixon.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barksdale.
Barksdale shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nixon as he jumps to the side.
Barksdale misses with a body shot.
Barksdale tries a head kick but it misses.
Nixon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barksdale tries a head kick but it misses.
Nixon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barksdale can do to turn this around?
Nixon works Barksdale's body with a nice hook.
Good leg kick by Nixon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barksdale lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Barksdale 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nixon.
Barksdale has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barksdale takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nixon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barksdale connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barksdale stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nixon.
Barksdale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nixon moves away.
Barksdale misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barksdale takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Barksdale has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Barksdale gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nixon counters with an inside leg kick.
Barksdale is breathing heavily.
Barksdale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Nixon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nixon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barksdale.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nixon. Barksdale shrugs it off though.
Barksdale throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice combination there by Nixon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barksdale throws a leg kick but Nixon sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nixon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nixon.
Barksdale throws a hook but Nixon blocks it.
Nixon throwing a counter right hand but Barksdale manages to avoid it.
Barksdale shoots in for a takedown but Nixon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Richard Nixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Barksdale.
Barksdale moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nixon connects with a nice looking jab.
Richard Nixon is winning the standup battle so far.
Barksdale on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nixon scores with a hook to the body. Barksdale takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nixon throws a hook to the side of Barksdale's head but Barksdale sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nixon throws a big shot that misses.
Nixon connects with a single shot there.
Barksdale works Nixon's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nixon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barksdale.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nixon.
Barksdale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barksdale changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Nixon dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nixon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Barksdale misses with a takedown attempt
and Nixon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barksdale is defended easily by Nixon.
Barksdale gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nixon.
Barksdale avoids the head kick by Nixon.
Barksdale just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon throws out a loose jab but Barksdale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barksdale is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nixon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Barksdale if he has to take too many more of those.
Nixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barksdale moves away.
Barksdale tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nixon ducks under a wild hook from Barksdale.
Nixon is looking to counter punch.
Barksdale throws a body punch but Nixon moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab, jab by Nixon - just one landing.
Barksdale connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nixon scores with a shot to the body.
Nixon misses with an uppercut.
Barksdale has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nixon.
Barksdale waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nixon.
Good standup being displayed there by Nixon as he connects with a hook.
Good shot there by Nixon.
Nixon lands with a good body shot.
Barksdale works the jab nicely.
Barksdale pushes Nixon away with a front kick.
A left lands for Nixon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Barksdale misses
and Nixon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barksdale takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barksdale fails to land the takedown.
Richard Nixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Barksdale.
Barksdale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale throws a head kick but Nixon moves out of range.
Nixon scores with a jab to the jaw.
No joy there for Nixon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barksdale ducks under a wild hook from Nixon.
Nixon fails to land with a series of punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nixon.
Barksdale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nixon.
Barksdale changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nixon misses with a body shot.
Barksdale drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nixon defends it well.
Nixon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Barksdale pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nixon is out of range and Barksdale settles back down.
Barksdale misses with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barksdale.
Nixon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale shoots in but no luck this time.
Barksdale is trying desperately to land a takedown but Nixon is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Barksdale.
Nixon cracks Barksdale with a right hand to the side of the head.
Barksdale takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nixon fails in his attempt to clinch.
A left lands for Barksdale.
Nixon slips a jab from Barksdale.
A head kick from Nixon lands but Barksdale takes it in his stride.
Barksdale misses with a hook. Nixon ducked under it nicely.
Barksdale doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nixon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barksdale's head backwards.
Nixon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nixon lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nixon.
Nixon lands the left hand.
Barksdale looks to land a body kick but Nixon moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nixon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barksdale.
Nixon is looking to counter with head kicks.
Barksdale throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nixon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Barksdale throws a leg kick
and Nixon counters with a series of strikes. Barksdale will be more careful next time no doubt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nixon.
Barksdale blocks the body kick.
Barksdale tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Barksdale walks into a stiff left hand from Nixon.
Nixon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nixon tests Barksdale's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nixon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barksdale is rocked!
Nixon moves out of range of the body kick from Barksdale.
Barksdale misses with a low kick as Nixon jumps back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Nixon clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Donk. Nixon catches Barksdale right on the button with a cross.
Barksdale throws a body punch but Nixon moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Nixon.
Nixon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nixon throws a big shot that misses.
Nixon misses with the combination.
Nixon backing away here, and Barksdale unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Barksdale lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Crunch! Nixon slams his shin into Barksdale's torso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nixon wants to clinch.
Barksdale shoots and misses
enabling Nixon to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nixon scores with a jab to the head.
Barksdale lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barksdale throws a jab but it's blocked by Nixon.
Barksdale connects with an inside leg kick.
Nixon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Barksdale takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barksdale checks a leg kick.
Barksdale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nixon.
Some wild striking there from Nixon.
Nixon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nixon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nixon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barksdale. That did some damage!
Nixon does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Barksdale throws a shot from downtown. Nixon moves away and avoids it.
Nixon is looking for a counter combo.
Barksdale tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nixon is able to avoid easily.
Nice body kick there by Nixon.
Barksdale throws a sloppy head kick and Nixon moves out of range easily.
Barksdale will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nixon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barksdale.
Barksdale misses with a lunging right hand
and Barksdale takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Barksdale throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nixon.
Nice cross by Barksdale.
Barksdale misses with a combination
and Nixon counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale takes one on the button.
Barksdale throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Barksdale takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barksdale misses with a low kick.
It looked like Nixon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barksdale misses with a body kick.
Nixon scores with a leg kick.
Nixon lands a slapping body shot.
Nixon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Barksdale tries to counter it with a takedown but Nixon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Barksdale goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nixon fails to land with a series of punches.
Barksdale misses with a straight left.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nixon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barksdale - the referee stops the clock and Nixon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barksdale. Nixon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Barksdale shoots and misses
and Nixon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barksdale is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nixon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barksdale.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barksdale feints and then cracks Nixon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nixon down.
Nixon misses with a left hand
and Barksdale counters with an outside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barksdale.
Nixon looks to throw the jab but Barksdale is out of range.
Barksdale pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nixon is out of range and Barksdale settles back down.
Barksdale shoots in for a double leg but Nixon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Richard Nixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Barksdale.
Barksdale ducks under a wild hook from Nixon.
Barksdale throws a looping overhand right but Nixon ducks down to avoid it.
Nixon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nixon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barksdale throws a leg kick but Nixon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice shot by Nixon.
A telegraphed right hand from Nixon misses the target.
Barksdale throws a shot from downtown. Nixon moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Nixon had his way with Damien Barksdale in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Barksdale shoots for a double leg takedown but Nixon sprawls well. He's pushed Barksdale's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nixon keeps Barksdale at a distance using the push kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barksdale.
Nixon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barksdale throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barksdale goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Barksdale throws a leg kick
and Nixon counters with a right hand to the body.
Nixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barksdale takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barksdale throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nixon's waist but Nixon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barksdale off to one side.
Nixon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nixon scoring well with a low kick there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barksdale.
Nixon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Richard Nixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Barksdale.
Good work by Nixon as he checks the leg kick.
Barksdale is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barksdale throws a chopping leg kick but Nixon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nixon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barksdale dips to his left and cracks Nixon with an uppercut!
Barksdale dodges the punch combination from Nixon.
Barksdale walks into a left hand.
Barksdale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nixon was well out of range. Poor timing from Barksdale.
Barksdale throws an overhand right that lands on Nixon's shoulder, as Nixon tries to avoid the shot.
Barksdale tried to score with a low kick but Nixon checks it.
Barksdale uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nixon.
Barksdale just misses with a punch to the body.
Nixon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barksdale misses with a looping left.
Barksdale slips a jab from Nixon.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nixon, right into the meat.
Nixon is looking to slow Barksdale down with leg kicks.
Barksdale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barksdale fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nixon is out of range.
Nixon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nixon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barksdale finds it's way round the side to connect with Nixon's head.
Nixon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barksdale throws a head kick that misses.
Nixon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barksdale steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nixon.
Barksdale thows a leg kick but Nixon checks it
and Nixon counters with a good low kick that Barksdale was not able to check.
Barksdale on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nixon. Nixon obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Nixon coming out on top.
Barksdale tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Nixon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barksdale throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nixon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A head kick misses from Barksdale.
Barksdale slips under a jab from Nixon.
Barksdale fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nixon.
Barksdale tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Nixon misses the target.
Barksdale ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nixon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nixon delivers a nice body kick.
Barksdale fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nixon.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nixon, right into the meat.
Barksdale missing with a left hand there. Nixon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale missing with a left hand there. Nixon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barksdale tries to land a front kick but Nixon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nixon cracks Barksdale with an open hand slap.
A slow jab from Barksdale misses its intended target.
Barksdale throws a lazy uppercut
and Nixon counters with a nice uppercut.
Damien Barksdale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nixon misses with a wild body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Barksdale. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barksdale.
Barksdale misses with a leg kick
and Nixon counters with a good low kick that Barksdale was not able to check.
Barksdale is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nixon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nixon lands a really nice looking cross but Barksdale seems unphased.
Nixon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nixon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barksdale jabs Nixon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barksdale chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Richard Nixon.
Well Nixon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 50:45
Judge William Peck scores the fight 50:45
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Nixon!
Richard Nixon is the new welterweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Richard Nixon started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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