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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Andrianov (ranked 1860 p4p, 1620 weight class) and Antonio Barbosa (ranked 249 p4p, 222 weight class). Barbosa has chosen Eminem - Go to Sleep as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ivan Andrianov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Antonio Barbosa's 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 16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Andrianov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrianov manages to avoid it.
Barbosa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Andrianov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Andrianov throws a combination. Barbosa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Antonio Barbosa has been cut.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrianov moves away.
Barbosa moves into the clinch.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Andrianov blocks it.
Andrianov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andrianov moves out of range as Barbosa throws a body kick.
Andrianov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Andrianov.
Andrianov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andrianov looks to land a combination. Barbosa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Andrianov.
Barbosa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Andrianov will feel that in the morning.
Andrianov misses with a looping right.
Barbosa scores with a spinning back kick!
Barbosa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice body kick from Barbosa.
Barbosa closes the distance and pushes Andrianov back into the cage.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrianov's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Andrianov working aggressively here.
Andrianov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Andrianov lands a body shot.
Barbosa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Andrianov avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
Andrianov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Andrianov.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Andrianov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrianov controls his hands.
Andrianov is pushing Barbosa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Andrianov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Andrianov prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrianov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barbosa is keeping busy.
Andrianov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Barbosa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barbosa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barbosa scores with a shoulder strike.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Andrianov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andrianov throws a body shot but no joy.
Andrianov slips a straight right by Barbosa.
A counter left hand to the body from Andrianov misses its target.
Barbosa misses with a body shot
and Andrianov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andrianov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andrianov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barbosa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Andrianov takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Ivan Andrianov has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrianov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa lands with a slapping head kick.
Barbosa moves in looking to clinch but Andrianov pushes him off.
Andrianov throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a body kick that misses
and Barbosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbosa misses with a kick to the body.
Andrianov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barbosa gets a clinch.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Andrianov avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
Barbosa lands an uppercut.
Barbosa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barbosa lands a left hand.
Andrianov misses with a punch on the inside.
Andrianov swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Andrianov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Barbosa can turn it around.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrianov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Andrianov's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Andrianov lands the left hand.
Andrianov swats away the attempt to clinch by Barbosa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa closes the distance and pushes Andrianov back into the cage.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrianov controls his hands.
Andrianov prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Andrianov scores with a shoulder strike.
Andrianov swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa lands a hook that snaps the head of Andrianov backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Andrianov fails to land.
Andrianov has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
Andrianov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Andrianov controls the action.
Andrianov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andrianov misses with a few strikes there.
Barbosa instigates a clinch.
Andrianov stalling in the clinch but Barbosa improves position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antonio Barbosa will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Barbosa clinches up against the cage.
Andrianov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Andrianov lands a body shot.
Andrianov misses with a body punch.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Andrianov.
Andrianov trying to stall but Barbosa improves his position.
Andrianov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Andrianov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andrianov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andrianov blocking some punches.
Andrianov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Barbosa digs a right hand underneath Andrianov's ribcage. Andrianov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Andrianov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa has managed to clinch.
Barbosa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Andrianov avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa lands a body shot.
Barbosa digs a right hand into Andrianov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Andrianov's gas tank.
Barbosa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barbosa digs a right hand into Andrianov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Andrianov's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andrianov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbosa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andrianov backwards.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Andrianov.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Andrianov blocking some punches.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Andrianov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barbosa is keeping busy.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Andrianov avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
Antonio Barbosa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Andrianov stalling.
Barbosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andrianov pushes Barbosa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Andrianov wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrianov tries to stall but Barbosa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Andrianov throws a head punch that misses.
Barbosa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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!
Still in the clinch, Andrianov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrianov's elbow.
Barbosa lands a body punch.
Andrianov manages to break the clinch.
Barbosa tries to clinch up.
Andrianov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andrianov gets tackled into the cage by Barbosa. Barbosa maintains the clinch.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andrianov wants to break free but Barbosa has control.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Andrianov blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andrianov.
Nice body punch from Barbosa - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrianov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andrianov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barbosa has closed the distance and engaged Andrianov in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
Barbosa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andrianov backwards.
A short body shot lands from Barbosa as the two fighters clinch.
Barbosa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Andrianov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andrianov lands with a right to the head.
Andrianov blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
A right handed body shot lands from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andrianovs head.
Barbosa is leaning against Andrianov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barbosa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Barbosa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrianov lands with a short shot to the head.
Barbosa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andrianov backwards.
Barbosa lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrianov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barbosa.
A shot in the inside from Barbosa.
Andrianov prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Andrianov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barbosa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Andrianov.
Andrianov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Andrianov lands with a hook. Barbosa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barbosa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses.
Barbosa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barbosa blocks a jab.
Andrianov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Andrianov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Barbosa tries to clinch up
and Andrianov counters with a straight right hand.
Barbosa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barbosa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Andrianov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Barbosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Andrianov missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbosa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barbosa looks to clinch
and Andrianov counters with a left to the body.
A big right from Andrianov misses.
Barbosa has Andrianov up against the cage in a clinch.
Barbosa lands a hook that snaps the head of Andrianov backwards.
Barbosa throws a head punch that misses.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrianov's elbow.
Andrianov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbosa throws a head punch that misses.
Andrianov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andrianov misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Andrianov.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Andrianov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbosa misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbosa.
Andrianov pushes Barbosa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andrianov avoiding damage.
Barbosa has Andrianov pressed against the cage, preventing Andrianov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Andrianov blocks an uppercut.
Barbosa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andrianov backwards.
Barbosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Andrianov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrianov controls his hands.
Andrianov prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Andrianov tries to break free but Barbosa pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Andrianov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barbosa.
Andrianov breaks the clinch.
Barbosa throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barbosa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barbosa misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Andrianov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barbosa.
Andrianov keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa tries to clinch up.
Andrianov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
Barbosa has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrianov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andrianov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andrianov.
Still in the clinch, Andrianov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrianov's elbow.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andrianov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Barbosa.
Andrianov misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andrianov prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Andrianov lands a nice shot to the body.
Andrianov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Andrianov lands a right hand.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa cracks Andrianov with a nice body shot.
Andrianov lands a nice uppercut.
Antonio Barbosa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Andrianov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Andrianov throws a head punch that misses.
Barbosa tries to work over Andrianov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbosa has Andrianov pressed against the cage, preventing Andrianov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Andrianov lands a shot to the body.
Barbosa lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa prevents Andrianov from breaking the clinch.
Barbosa blocks a body shot from Andrianov.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Andrianov tries to break the clinch but Barbosa is controlling the position.
A right handed body shot lands from Barbosa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andrianov.
Ivan Andrianov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andrianov misses with the head strike.
Andrianov throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrianov controls his hands.
Andrianov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andrianov.
And Barbosa responds with a good body kick, but Andrianov manages to step out the way in time.
Barbosa lands a front kick.
Andrianov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Barbosa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barbosa 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Barbosa!
During a confident post fight interview, Antonio Barbosa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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