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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Danny Barns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crushing Cows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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174 lbs
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170 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite 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
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Danny Barns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Crushing Cows!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cows gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barns counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barns.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cows not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barns working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barns working some strikes from top position.
Barns wants to control from the top but Cows keeps moving.
Barns pushes down on Cows's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barns thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cows's head.
Cows wants to get back to full guard.
Cows wants to control but Barns is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barns trying to control from half guard but Cows is working away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cows moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cows working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barns.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barns got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cows has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barns has managed to get both his arms back between Cows's legs - danger averted.
Cows is trying to keep Barns in close.
Barns postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cows wants to sweep here but Barns controlling him for the moment.
Barns throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barns's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cows is on top in guard.
Cows missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barns has momentary wrist control but Cows slips an elbow through the middle.
Cows is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cows wants to control from the top but Barns keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barns working a defensive guard here.
Cows stopping the sweep attempt from Barns.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cows accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barns has momentary wrist control but Cows slips an elbow through the middle.
Barns pulls Cows in to control the position.
Barns is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cows defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cows accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barns will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cows throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barns is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barns looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cows is one step ahead there.
Barns working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cows doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cows manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cows throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cows is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barns working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cows.
Barns keeping moving, preventing Cows from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cows postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cows accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cows wants to control from the top but Barns keeps moving.
Barns trying to control the position.
Cows throws an elbow that misses. Barns uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cows's guard. Nice move by Barns!
Cows has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barns wants to pass the guard but Cows is keeping the position.
Cows is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Crushing Cows will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Barns throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cows was covering up waiting for the punch and Barns finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Barns scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cows preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cows is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barns wants to control from the top but Cows keeps moving.
Barns scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cows looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cows pulls Barns in close to his closed guard and prevents Barns from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cows keeping moving, preventing Barns from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Barns won't allow Cows to sweep him here.
Barns postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barns is stalling in the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Danny Barns.
Cows ducks under a wild hook from Barns.
The fighters circling - Cows throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cows changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Barns looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cows working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Cows is looking to take a break and control but Barns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cows might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Barns haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cows throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Barns is looking to reverse the position.
Barns is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cows connects with a decent elbow.
Barns on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barns tries to get out of the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barns takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The ground and pound from Cows seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Cows in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cows in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Cows's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Barns can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cows is putting a hurting on Barns here, landing some big shots from side control.
Barns wants to control but Cows postures up.
Crushing Cows has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barns regains half guard.
Cows not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barns wants to get back to full guard.
Barns manages to get to full guard.
Cows working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
My spies in Island Premium 20x CT's inform me that Cows has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cows stopping the sweep attempt from Barns.
Cows trying to control the position from guard on top but Barns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cows avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cows looking to sit in guard and control but Barns gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Barns throws a strike but Cows rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cows content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cows missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cows scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cows's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crushing Cows showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Cows fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Barns to the ground. Cows is now in Barns's guard.
Barns is trying to keep Cows in close.
Barns keeping full guard, as Cows tries to pass.
Barns avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cows wants to control from the top but Barns keeps moving.
Cows chips away with some ground and pound.
Barns looking to control.
Cows passes Barns's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cows throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cows thows a huge punch but Barns dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barns looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cows looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barns is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cows pulls his head out easily.
Barns blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cows.
Cows throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barns is concentrating on defense, preventing Cows from advancing position.
Cows is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Barns is bucking up trying to escape but Cows cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Danny Barns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cows is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Barns can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Cows landing strikes from the mount.
Cows cracks Barns with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice elbow there by Cows.
Cows landing strikes from the mount and Barns is in trouble!
Cows landing strikes, looking to finish!
Cows dominating with strikes here.
Cows landing strikes, looking to finish!
Barns is rocked!
Cows lands a heavy elbow.
Oh Barns is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cows connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Cows looking to control but Barns is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
A big strike lands for Cows! That's really hurt Barns and he's turned his back - Cows keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Cows jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crushing Cows!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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