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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joey Barton (ranked 5924 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Rolls (ranked 21318 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Daniel Rolls was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joey Barton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Rolls !
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barton shoots in looking for a takedown but Rolls manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barton looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Rolls fails with the takedown.
Rolls shoots in looking for a takedown but Barton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rolls 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rolls misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Joey Barton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Rolls .
Rolls blocks a head kick by Barton.
Barton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rolls shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rolls sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barton somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolls fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barton avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barton darts in looking for a takedown but Rolls gets double underhooks and turns Barton into the cage.
Rolls closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barton circles away.
Barton tries to counter with a takedown but Rolls is quick to defend against it.
Rolls shoots in for a double leg but Barton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Barton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rolls 's guard.
Rolls is looking to stand up but Barton isn't so interested in that idea.
Barton trying to control but Rolls is working from the bottom.
Rolls wants to stand and escape but Barton is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rolls pushes Barton off and gets back to his feet.
Rolls shoots in and drives through. Barton sprawls well.
Rolls shoots in looking for a takedown but Barton manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rolls 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rolls shoots in looking for a takedown. Barton tries to sprawl out of it but Rolls keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Barton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Daniel Rolls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolls shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rolls shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barton counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
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!
Barton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rolls prevents it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rolls as Barton tries to tie him up.
Rolls wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rolls is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rolls wants to break free but Barton has control.
Barton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Barton is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolls wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barton prevents Rolls from breaking the clinch.
Rolls tries to circle away but Barton has him pinned against the cage.
Rolls can't break the clinch.
Rolls tries to break free but Barton pushes him back against the cage.
Rolls looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rolls is trying to break free.
Barton stalling in the clinch.
Rolls tries to break the clinch but Barton is controlling the position.
Rolls is pressed up against the cage. Barton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rolls down to the mat. Rolls avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rolls darts in looking for a takedown but Barton gets double underhooks and turns Rolls into the cage.
Rolls misses with a takedown attempt - Barton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
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.
Barton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rolls sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rolls is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rolls gets caught napping as Barton dives in and scores a takedown. Rolls manages to retain guard.
Barton won't allow Rolls to get back to his feet.
Barton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barton throwing strikes but missing.
Rolls pushes Barton off and gets back to his feet.
Rolls fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barton fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Barton dominated 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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rolls is defended easily by Barton.
Rolls throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barton's waist but Barton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rolls off to one side.
Barton is looking for a counter combo.
Joey Barton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Barton.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rolls .
Joey Barton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Rolls .
Barton shoots in for a takedown but Rolls shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rolls gets tackled into the cage by Barton. Barton maintains the clinch.
Rolls has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Rolls 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rolls wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rolls blocks an uppercut.
Rolls is trying to break the clinch but Barton is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolls is looking to break free of the clinch but Barton has double underhooks.
Rolls looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barton breaks the clinch.
Rolls shoots for a double leg takedown but Barton sprawls well. He's pushed Rolls 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Barton trying to control the position but Rolls is working away.
Rolls is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Barton asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Rolls throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rolls .
Rolls shoots in but no luck this time.
Barton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rolls can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolls shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rolls will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Daniel Rolls has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rolls wants to get back to his feet.
Rolls manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Horrible takedown attempt by Rolls or perhaps it was just good defense by Barton, which made it look bad.
Rolls showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barton.
Rolls tries for a takedown but Barton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rolls fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rolls .
Barton gets a takedown into half guard.
Rolls is trying to stand.
Barton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rolls has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Barton is on him like a limpet, forcing Rolls back against the cage.
Rolls is trying to break the clinch but Barton has him pressed against the cage.
Barton has Rolls pressed against the cage, preventing Rolls from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolls is looking to break free of the clinch but Barton has double underhooks.
Barton has Rolls pressed against the cage, preventing Rolls from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barton pulls guard successfully.
Rolls decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rolls misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rolls fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rolls tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barton swivels and escapes.
Rolls shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barton as he jumps to the side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barton gets a takedown into half guard.
Rolls really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barton works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Barton dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Barton stuffs the takedown.
Barton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Barton slaps away a takedown attempt from Rolls , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rolls shoots in but Barton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rolls manages to circle out of the way.
Joey Barton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Rolls .
Barton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Barton trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolls is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rolls utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rolls pushes Barton off and gets back to his feet.
Barton slaps away a takedown attempt from Rolls , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Barton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolls shoots for a takedown but Barton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rolls misses with a takedown attempt
and Barton moves into the clinch.
Barton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rolls 's efforts to push away.
Barton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rolls tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barton defends well and Rolls ends up having to push Barton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rolls shoots in but no luck this time.
Rolls will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barton leaves Rolls with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rolls manages to circle out of the way.
Barton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rolls pinned against the cage. Rolls gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolls misses with a takedown attempt - Barton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rolls fails with the takedown
and Barton counters with a straight right hand.
Barton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Barton is trying to control. Rolls wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rolls pushes Barton off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rolls shoots in and drives through. Barton sprawls well.
No luck for Rolls with that takedown attempt.
Barton appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolls shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rolls misses with a takedown attempt
and Barton counters with a head kick. That will keep Rolls thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rolls goes for a double leg but Barton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barton continues to drive forward.
Joey Barton is winning the standup battle so far.
Barton shoots for a takedown but Rolls saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rolls shoots for a takedown but Barton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rolls on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barton. Barton obviously looking to wear him down.
Rolls shoots in for a takedown but Barton shows good takedown defense.
Barton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Barton stuffs the takedown.
Rolls changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barton tries to avoid it but Rolls manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barton to the ground. Barton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rolls looks for a takedown but Barton sprawls well.
Barton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolls working hard to break the clinch.
Barton is looking for a takedown.
Barton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rolls pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rolls fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Rolls tries to get set, Barton tries to push him back and clinch up but Rolls manages to avoid the attempt.
We've been told by Barton's head coaches at Cozad MMA Montreal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice takedown defense from Barton. No joy for Rolls on that attempt.
Barton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Barton lands in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barton stops Rolls from standing up.
Joey Barton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barton stands and steps away. Rolls gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rolls is defended easily by Barton.
Barton tries to counter by clinching up but Rolls breaks away and moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Barton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barton, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Barton!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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