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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Barbosa (ranked 656 p4p, 694 weight class) and Johnny Saigon (ranked 96 p4p, 102 weight class). Saigon comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Run through the jungle kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucas Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Saigon!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa shoots for a double leg takedown but Saigon sprawls well. He's pushed Barbosa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barbosa throws a right hand that Saigon ducks under and follows up with a left that Saigon also avoids with ease.
Saigon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Barbosa tries to bum rush Saigon with a series of wild strikes but Saigon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saigon wants to counter the offense by Barbosa and move into the clinch position.
Barbosa tries to bum rush Saigon with a series of wild strikes but Saigon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saigon scores with a sloppy right hand. Barbosa should have avoided that one.
Barbosa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Saigon wants to control but Barbosa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa is looking for a kimura but Saigon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barbosa to get the leverage.
Saigon desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Saigon tries to roll over but Barbosa keeps him under control.
Saigon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saigon is staying active underneath Barbosa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Saigon controlling the position well.
Saigon looks like he's trying to stand up.
Saigon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barbosa is trying to control. Saigon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two 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.
Horrible takedown attempt by Barbosa or perhaps it was just good defense by Saigon, which made it look bad.
Saigon wants to counter with a clinch but Barbosa pushes him away.
Saigon throws the left hand but Barbosa avoids the punch easily.
Barbosa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Saigon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbosa shoots in looking for a takedown. Saigon tries to sprawl out of it but Barbosa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Saigon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Saigon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbosa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barbosa throws a lazy right hand but Saigon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barbosa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barbosa misses with a looping right.
Saigon throws a head kick but Barbosa moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa shoots in for a double leg but Saigon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Saigon thuds his shin into the meat of Barbosa's side.
Saigon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lucas Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saigon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saigon wants it to stay on the feet.
Saigon stuffs the takedown.
Saigon thumps Barbosa with a low kick.
Barbosa looks to throw the jab but Saigon is out of range.
Saigon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Saigon keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully.
Saigon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa trying to control but Saigon is working from the bottom.
Saigon controlling the position.
Barbosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saigon is keeping the position for now.
Barbosa passes Saigon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saigon manages to get to full guard.
Saigon keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lucas Barbosa will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Barbosa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saigon is fending him off so far but Barbosa persists. Nope, Saigon circles away and we're back to standing.
Saigon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Saigon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barbosa fails to land with a series of punches.
Barbosa shoots in but no luck this time.
Barbosa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saigon circles away quickly and effectively.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbosa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saigon swivels and escapes.
Barbosa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saigon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saigon dodges the punch combination from Barbosa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saigon circles away quickly and effectively.
Barbosa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lucas Barbosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Barbosa. Those never looked like landing.
Nice defenses there by Saigon.
Saigon looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Saigon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barbosa's hands.
Saigon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Saigon gets caught flat footed, as Barbosa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Barbosa wants to pass the guard but Saigon is keeping the position.
Barbosa pushing down on Saigon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lucas Barbosa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saigon gets back to full guard.
Barbosa trying to control but Saigon is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saigon is keeping the position for now.
Barbosa stopping the sweep attempt from Saigon.
Barbosa tries to free his leg and advance position but Saigon is retaining full guard.
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Saigon keeps moving.
Barbosa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Saigon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Saigon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Saigon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Saigon!
Saigon creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Barbosa sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saigon wants to stand but Barbosa has his arm trapped.
Saigon working away.
Barbosa tries to buck Saigon off but Saigon is having none of it.
Saigon taking a breather here.
Saigon wants to control but Barbosa is keeping him busy.
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.
Saigon controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Barbosa gets back to half guard.
Barbosa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbosa wants to improve his position but Saigon is controlling well.
Saigon controlling the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johnny Saigon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Saigon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Saigon quickly recovers to half guard.
Barbosa tries to pass to full mount but Saigon defends it.
Saigon moves into full guard.
Saigon trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa trying to control but Saigon is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa passes into half guard.
Barbosa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Saigon manages to get to full guard.
Saigon controlling the position.
Saigon wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Saigon has control of Barbosa's left arm, preventing Barbosa from doing any damage.
Saigon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Saigon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Saigon enables Barbosa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Saigon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Saigon has his hands on Barbosa's head, controlling the position.
Barbosa advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saigon is trying to get back to half guard.
Barbosa is looking to take a break and control but Saigon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barbosa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Saigon, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Saigon is trying to improve his position.
Saigon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Barbosa is not content to let Saigon control the position.
Saigon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saigon is thwarting Barbosa's attempts to control the position.
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 Lucas Barbosa.
I think Barbosa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Barbosa!
Lucas Barbosa gave a mention to UNDEFEATED in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Johnny Saigon stepped up to the mic, saying 'I come back and kick your ass.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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