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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Qasim Barakat (ranked 1642 p4p, 155 weight class) and Marcus Dantes (ranked 2587 p4p, 242 weight class). Marcus Dantes has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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250 lbs
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250 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Determined |
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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
25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Qasim Barakat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcus Dantes!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dantes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barakat tries to keep at a distance but Dantes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dantes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dantes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barakat digs a right hand into Dantes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dantes's gas tank.
Barakat trying to land knees to the body.
Dantes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dantes is looking to control Barakat's arms but Barakat gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dantes has his back to the cage.
Dantes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barakat throws the kick towards the body but Dantes avoids it.
Barakat misses the shot to the body.
Barakat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dantes was well out of range. Poor timing from Barakat.
Dantes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barakat takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dantes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barakat dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dantes. That did some damage!
Dantes wants to clinch.
Dantes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barakat manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barakat keeps the fight on the outside.
Barakat throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barakat feints and then cracks Dantes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dantes down.
Barakat lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Barakat.
Barakat throws a leg kick which misses Dantes's front leg but catches the back leg as Dantes tries to avoid it.
Dantes takes one to the chin there.
Dantes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barakat looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barakat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barakat bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dantes's head backwards.
Barakat keeps the fight on the outside.
Barakat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dantes throws out the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barakat. That's going to slow Dantes down.
Barakat takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dantes throws a body punch but Barakat moves out of range.
It looked like Barakat was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dantes.
Barakat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barakat works Dantes's body with a nice hook.
Barakat avoids a kick to the body.
Barakat tries to land a front kick but Dantes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dantes tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barakat has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dantes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barakat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barakat throws a leg kick that misses.
A big left from Barakat misses.
Dantes throws a counter combo.
Barakat misses with a low kick as Dantes jumps back.
Dantes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barakat throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dantes on the side of the head.
Dantes jabs Barakat to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dantes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dantes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dantes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barakat throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dantes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barakat manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barakat has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dantes.
Barakat turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dantes blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barakat scores with a body shot.
Barakat keeps the fight on the outside.
Dantes avoids the head kick by Barakat.
Decent striking displayed by Barakat there.
Dantes doesn't manage to clinch there - Barakat circles away.
Barakat scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dantes closes the distance and clinches.
Barakat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Barakat blocking some punches.
Dantes prevents a body shot from Barakat.
Barakat lands a left hand.
Barakat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dantes.
Dantes is trying to force a seperation but Barakat has the dominant position.
Dantes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barakat backwards.
A short right from Dantes on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barakat trying to land knees to the body.
Dantes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barakat backwards.
Barakat working Dantes over with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barakat lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dantes looks winded!
Dantes working aggressively here.
Barakat lands a hook that snaps the head of Dantes backwards.
Dantes working hard to break the clinch.
Barakat landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dantes takes a knee to the side of the body.
Barakat lands a knee to the head.
Barakat works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barakat lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Barakat scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barakat works on Dantes's body with a couple of short punches.
Barakat working Dantes over with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees in the clinch landing for Barakat.
Barakat lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dantes backwards.
Barakat lands a hook that snaps the head of Dantes backwards.
Barakat pushes Dantes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barakat tries to land a knee to the head but Dantes blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Qasim Barakat dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dantes throws an elbow but it misses.
Barakat lands a right hand.
Barakat looking to throw knees to the head but Dantes is blocking nicely.
Barakat misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dantes misses with a body punch.
Dantes lands an elbow inside.
Dantes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barakat feints and then cracks Dantes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dantes down.
Dantes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dantes walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barakat takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barakat. Dantes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dantes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Barakat throws a body shot but no joy.
Dantes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barakat.
Barakat lands a nice looking body kick.
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!
Barakat scores with the left hand. Dantes knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barakat closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barakat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dantes doesn't manage to clinch there - Barakat circles away.
Barakat connects with a crisp jab.
Barakat is looking to land body kicks.
Barakat moves into range and clinches up with Dantes.
Dantes taking a breather.
Barakat misses with a punch to the body.
Dantes manages to break the clinch.
Dantes takes one to the chin there.
Barakat connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barakat with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barakat scores with a nice body kick.
Dantes tries to clinch up.
Barakat misses with a head kick.
Marcus Dantes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barakat scores with a kick to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dantes doesn't manage to clinch there - Barakat circles away.
Dantes gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Barakat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barakat lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice straight punches there by Barakat. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barakat.
Barakat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dantes.
Barakat throws a head kick that misses.
Barakat connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dantes throws a hook but Barakat avoids it easily.
Barakat lands a nice looking body shot.
Barakat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Qasim Barakat has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barakat landing knees to the body.
Dantes is breathing heavily.
Barakat landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Barakat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dantes is defending well for now.
Barakat crunches a lovely knee into Dantes's ribcage.
A short right from Barakat.
Barakat tries a knee to the head but Dantes blocks it.
Barakat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barakat lands a nice looking body kick.
Barakat lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barakat ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dantes takes a kick to the side of the head.
Barakat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dantes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barakat bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dantes's head.
Dantes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barakat rather than just go for the knockout.
Dantes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barakat turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barakat scores with a hook to the body. Dantes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barakat scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dantes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice uppercut there from Barakat.
Dantes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from Barakat finds it's target.
Dantes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barakat. Barakat circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barakat feints a jab promting Dantes to slip. Barakat then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dantes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dantes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Barakat counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dantes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barakat throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dantes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barakat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dantes can do to turn this around?
Barakat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dantes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barakat wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barakat lands with a hook. Dantes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dantes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Barakat keeps Dantes at a distance using the push kick.
Dantes is looking to clinch but Barakat is avoiding it.
Dantes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dantes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dantes avoids the head kick by Barakat.
Dantes feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barakat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barakat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barakat tries to land a knee to the head but Dantes blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Qasim Barakat dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Barakat throws a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Barakat.
Barakat feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dantes's calf.
Barakat throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Barakat lands a nice looking body kick.
A head kick misses from Barakat.
Donk. Barakat catches Dantes right on the button with a cross.
Barakat lands a nice looking body shot.
Dantes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barakat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barakat.
Barakat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dantes.
Dantes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barakat looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dantes misses with a low kick.
Dantes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dantes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dantes has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Barakat.
Barakat fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dantes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dantes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Barakat.
Barakat digs a good hook to Dantes's body.
Barakat connects with a nice looking jab.
Barakat lands with a kick to the ribs.
Barakat keeps the fight on the outside.
Barakat keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barakat connects with a body shot.
Barakat connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barakat misses with a wild body shot.
Dantes takes one to the side of the head.
Dantes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barakat. Barakat obviously looking to wear him down.
Dantes wants to clinch up but Barakat keeps it at a distance.
Barakat lands a nice shot to the body.
Barakat keeps the fight on the outside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dantes throws a push kick but Barakat slaps the foot to one side.
Dantes wants to clinch up but Barakat keeps it at a distance.
Dantes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Qasim Barakat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dantes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dantes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barakat buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barakat darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barakat gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dantes working hard to break the clinch.
Dantes misses with a body punch.
Dantes is trying to push Barakat away but Barakat has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dantes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dantes forces Barakat back against the cage and clinches.
Dantes misses with some punches.
Barakat misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dantes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Barakat as Dantes tries to tie him up.
Dantes tries for a takedown but Barakat manages to get underhooks.
Dantes wants a takedown.
Dantes is trying to break the clinch but Barakat has him pressed against the cage.
Dantes has had enough of the clinch but Barakat keeps him there for the moment.
Dantes tries to break free but Barakat pushes him back against the cage.
Barakat misses with a knee to the head.
Barakat is leaning against Dantes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barakat with a knee to the head.
Dantes tries to work over Barakat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dantes wants to get back to striking at distance but Barakat won't allow it.
Dantes working hard to break the clinch.
Marcus Dantes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barakat lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dantes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dantes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A head kick from Barakat lands but Dantes takes it in his stride.
Dantes takes one to the side of the head.
Dantes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barakat was well out of range. Poor timing from Dantes.
Barakat connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dantes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that's the end of the fight!
Qasim Barakat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barakat 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Qasim Barakat!
An out of breath and clearly excited Qasim Barakat thanked FORCEE for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Marcus Dantes stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck off.'.
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energy
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hype
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