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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nicolas Barcos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Lockheart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicolas Barcos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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194 lbs
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178 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicolas Barcos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kurt Lockheart!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lockheart looking to score a takedown here. Barcos is defending well but Lockheart drives through and ends up in Barcos's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Barcos keeping moving, preventing Lockheart from controlling successfully.
Lockheart controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barcos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barcos is working hard here to advance position.
Lockheart told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Lockheart showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Barcos keeping moving, preventing Lockheart from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barcos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Barcos throws a big elbow that misses.
Barcos is looking to work some ground and pound but Lockheart has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barcos preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barcos lands a couple of digs.
Lockheart trying to control the position.
Lockheart controlling the position.
Barcos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barcos lands a couple of digs.
Lockheart looking to control.
Barcos chips away with some ground and pound.
Barcos throwing strikes from guard but Lockheart blocks nicely.
Lockheart utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barcos landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barcos passes Lockheart's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barcos prevents Lockheart from improving his position.
Barcos has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lockheart won't allow Barcos to pass to mount.
Barcos thows a huge punch but Lockheart dodges it nicely.
Barcos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lockheart works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barcos postures up.
Barcos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barcos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barcos throws a strike but Lockheart rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barcos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Barcos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barcos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barcos thows a huge punch but Lockheart dodges it nicely.
Lockheart is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lockheart trying to control from the bottom.
Barcos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barcos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lockheart has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barcos is working away from the top position though.
Barcos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lockheart with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lockheart trying to control from the bottom.
Barcos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lockheart tries to roll over but Barcos keeps him under control.
Lockheart wants to control but Barcos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barcos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Barcos with the ground and pound but Lockheart uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Barcos landing with the ground and pound.
Barcos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lockheart is rocked!
Barcos postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Lockheart covers up, he's hurt! Barcos keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Barcos and the ref steps in to end the fight! Barcos can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicolas Barcos!
A victorious Nicolas Barcos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Kurt Lockheart was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm sorry I did not deliver. I'll work harder in order not to disappoint the fans.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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