Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
Barksdale darts in looking for a takedown but Hutchinson gets double underhooks and turns Barksdale into the cage.
Barksdale leaves Hutchinson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Barksdale scores with a takedown into Hutchinson's guard.
Hutchinson striking off his back but it's not causing Barksdale any problems.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barksdale postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hutchinson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barksdale defends well.
Hutchinson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Barksdale wants to control from the top but Hutchinson keeps moving. #T1#
Hutchinson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hutchinson striking off his back but it's not causing Barksdale any problems.
Hutchinson trying to strike off his back. #SUB#
Hutchinson is looking for a triangle but Barksdale pushes his legs off easily.
Hutchinson working a defensive guard here.
Hutchinson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hutchinson trying to keep a closed guard but Barksdale is proving a slippery customer.
Hutchinson striking off his back but it's not causing Barksdale any problems.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hutchinson tries to strike from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Barksdale tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hutchinson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barksdale somewhat.
Barksdale looks winded!#TD#
Hutchinson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Barksdale sprawls well initially but Hutchinson persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T3#
Hutchinson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Hutchinson wants to finish this one by submission but Barksdale is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hutchinson.
Hutchinson looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Hutchinson working for a guillotine from mount but Barksdale is in no mood to give up.
Barksdale looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB#
Barksdale showing good submission defense here. #T4#
Barksdale is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Hutchinson looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Hutchinson is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Barksdale has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Hutchinson has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Barksdale taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Hutchinson doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Reggie Hutchinson!
Reggie Hutchinson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Jermaine Barksdale stepped up to the mic, saying 'My plan on winning or losing was to retire I'm 48 gonna turn 49 soon and i can't fight forever so i'm going to retire and i just want to say follow your dreams if i can fight till 48 anything is possible so i wiil retire'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Barksdale on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Robbo darts in and clinches Barksdale up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robbo.
Barksdale takes a shot to the head.
Barksdale is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Robbo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Barksdale doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barksdale tries for a takedown. No joy.
Robbo throws a punch but it's blocked by Barksdale.
Barksdale is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Robbo works on Barksdale's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Robbo.
A head punch on the inside from Robbo fails to land.
Barksdale is trying to maintain a safe position but Robbo gets an underhook and turns Barksdale into the cage.
Robbo lands a hook that snaps the head of Barksdale backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Robbo.
Barksdale is breathing heavily.
Barksdale is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jermaine Barksdale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barksdale tries to stall but Robbo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Robbo on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barksdale's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Robbo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barksdale is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Robbo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Robbo lands a nice uppercut.
Robbo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Robbo unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Barksdale! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Robbo is unloading with more strikes now! Barksdale drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Robbo!
The defeated Jermaine Barksdale had this to say: 'My plan on winning or losing was to retire I'm 48 gonna turn 49 soon and i can't fight forever so i'm going to retire and i just want to say follow your dreams if i can fight till 48 anything is possible so i wiil retire'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Blackwood fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barksdale, pushing him back against the cage.
Barksdale drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Blackwood gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Blackwood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barksdale backwards.
Barksdale wants to break free but Blackwood has control.
Barksdale has a couple of punches blocked by Blackwood.
Barksdale lands a body shot.
A short left from Barksdale. #BC#
Barksdale breaks from the clinch.
Barksdale shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blackwood but Blackwood pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Blackwood misses with an uppercut. Barksdale saw that one coming.
It looked like Barksdale was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackwood fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blackwood connects with a right hand. Barksdale shakes it off.#CL2#
Blackwood darts in and clinches Barksdale up against the cage.
Blackwood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barksdale backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barksdale is trying to pull guard but Blackwood has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jermaine Barksdale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blackwood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Blackwood scores with a shoulder strike.
Barksdale blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Barksdale's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Blackwood moves into range and clinches up with Barksdale.
Barksdale has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blackwood avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Barksdale goes for a takedown attempt but Blackwood pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Barksdale fails with the takedown.
Barksdale is breathing heavily.
Blackwood works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Blackwood gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Blackwood gets through Barksdale's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Barksdale pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Blackwood throws a shot to the body.
Blackwood changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barksdale takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#KD2#
Blackwood cracks Barksdale with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Barksdale looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Blackwood finish him? #ROC2#
Barksdale is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jermaine Barksdale has been cut.#CL2#
Blackwood instigates a clinch.
Oh Barksdale is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blackwood pushes Barksdale against the cage. Blackwood is working some dirty boxing. Blackwood pushes off with a quick right hook! Barksdale goes down! Barksdale tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Blackwood moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lawson Blackwood!
Our winner, Lawson Blackwood, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Jermaine Barksdale stepped up to the mic, saying 'My plan on winning or losing was to retire I'm 48 gonna turn 49 soon and i can't fight forever so i'm going to retire and i just want to say follow your dreams if i can fight till 48 anything is possible so i wiil retire'.

Event: CEFC 295
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
Bitch! misses with a looping left.
Bitch! throws an off balance right hand
and Barksdale counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD#
Barksdale looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bitch!!#SU#
Barksdale decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Bitch! misses with a right hand #KD#
and Barksdale counters with a crisp one two that drops Bitch!! Barksdale thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bitch! to his feet! Bitch! is in big trouble!#ROC#
Bitch! is rocked!#TD#
Barksdale lands a huge takedown. Bitch! is out but the ref is slow to react and Barksdale lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Bitch! lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jermaine Barksdale!
An intense looking Jermaine Barksdale took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'My plan on winning or losing was to retire I'm 48 gonna turn 49 soon and i can't fight forever so i'm going to retire and i just want to say follow your dreams if i can fight till 48 anything is possible so i wiil retire'.

Event: CEFC Live 56
Date: Jun 14, 2018

#R1#
Barksdale tries to clinch but Okunaba is having none of it.
A shot to the liver by Okunaba. Beautiful body shot.
Barksdale fails with the takedown
and Okunaba counters with a left to the body.
Okunaba lands with a shot to the body.
Okunaba lands with a shot to the body.
Barksdale with a poor takedown
and Okunaba counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barksdale dives in for a single leg takedown but Okunaba sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kenton Okunaba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jermaine Barksdale.
Okunaba looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Okunaba comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Okunaba is looking to wear down Barksdale with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Okunaba ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Okunaba thuds his shin into the meat of Barksdale's side.
Barksdale looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters circling a little - Okunaba finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Okunaba lands with a kick to the ribs. #T1#
Barksdale tries to close the distance and clinch but Okunaba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Okunaba scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Okunaba comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barksdale shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Okunaba feints and then cracks Barksdale's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barksdale down.
Barksdale sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Okunaba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okunaba lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Barksdale has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Okunaba.
Okunaba cracks Barksdale with a right hand to the side of the head.
Okunaba delivers a nice body kick.
Okunaba throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okunaba throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Okunaba scores with a spinning back kick!#CL#
Okunaba gets a clinch.
Okunaba landing knees to the head.
Okunaba lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Okunaba landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Barksdale has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Okunaba.
Knees in the clinch landing for Okunaba.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Okunaba obliges.
Okunaba is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Okunaba lands a shoulder strike.
Okunaba landing knees to the body.
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but Barksdale blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Okunaba.
Okunaba landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Okunaba obliges.
Okunaba lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Okunaba lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Okunaba connects with a knee to the head.
Okunaba landing knees to the body.
Barksdale can't break the clinch.
Okunaba lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Jermaine Barksdale has been cut.
Nice body punch from Okunaba - that landed with a thud.
Okunaba stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Okunaba working Barksdale over with knees to the body.
Okunaba landing knees to the body.
Okunaba lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barksdale or not.
Okunaba scores with a hook to the body.
Okunaba connects with a knee to the head.
Okunaba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barksdale is defending well for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barksdale takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Okunaba obliges.
Okunaba utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Okunaba scores with a knee to the head. #ROC#
Barksdale is rocked!#T4#
Okunaba landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Barksdale is still on wobbly legs! Can Okunaba finish him?
Barksdale looking to stall.
Barksdale seems to have recovered his senses.
Okunaba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barksdale is defending well for now.
Okunaba lands a left hand.
Okunaba unloads a knee to the mid-section. Barksdale lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Good body shot from Okunaba.
Okunaba lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Okunaba.
Okunaba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barksdale is defending well for now.
Okunaba scores with a knee to the head.
Okunaba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Okunaba with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Okunaba working Barksdale over with knees to the body.
Okunaba landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Okunaba crunches a lovely knee into Barksdale's ribcage.
Okunaba lands a knee to the head.
Okunaba crunches a lovely knee into Barksdale's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenton Okunaba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jermaine Barksdale's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Barksdale takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Okunaba misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body kick from Okunaba.
A slapping body kick lands there for Okunaba.
Okunaba lands a leg kick that knocks Barksdale off balance momentarily.#CL#
Okunaba closes the distance and clinches.
Barksdale misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okunaba lands a nice knee to the body.
Barksdale avoiding damage as Okunaba throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Okunaba drops Barksdale with a big knee straight up the middle! Barksdale is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
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!
A thudding body kick lands there by Okunaba!
Barksdale is breathing heavily.
The fighters circle, before Okunaba throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Barksdale's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Okunaba lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Kenton Okunaba!
Kenton Okunaba thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CEFC Live 55
Date: May 23, 2018

#R1#
Barksdale walks into a straight right hand from Cobblepot.#CL#
Cobblepot takes the fight into the clinch.
Cobblepot working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cobblepot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cobblepot lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cobblepot misses with a punch on the inside.
Barksdale trying to stall but Cobblepot improves his position.
Cobblepot misses with the head strike.
Cobblepot has a couple of punches blocked by Barksdale.
Barksdale is trying to drag Cobblepot to the mat but Cobblepot just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Barksdale wants to take the fight to the mat but Cobblepot manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barksdale blocks an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Cobblepot. #CUT#
It looks like Jermaine Barksdale has been cut.
Cobblepot lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cobblepot using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cobblepot 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Cobblepot drops Barksdale onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Barksdale is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Barksdale is rocked!
Cobblepot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barksdale is still on wobbly legs! Can Cobblepot finish him?#T1#
Cobblepot softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cobblepot swings wildly with an uppercut but Barksdale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobblepot dips a shoulder and cracks Barksdale with a mighty uppercut! Barksdale falls back against the cage and Cobblepot unloads with a barrage of strikes! Barksdale is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Cobblepot screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oswald Cobblepot!
Oswald Cobblepot thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2018

#R1#
Romanov swings for the body but Barksdale moves out of range.
Romanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Romanov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barksdale counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barksdale throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Barksdale backs off Romanov throws a huge counter combo but Barksdale manages to avoid it all.
Romanov cracks Barksdale with a right hand to the side of the head.
Romanov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barksdale is trying hard to land a takedown here. Romanov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Romanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
No joy there for Romanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Romanov throws out a loose jab but Barksdale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barksdale darts in looking for a takedown but Romanov gets double underhooks and turns Barksdale into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Romanov.
Barksdale shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Romanov defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jermaine Barksdale. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD#
Barksdale fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Romanov to the ground. Barksdale is now in Romanov's guard.#ES2#
Romanov wriggles free and stands up.
Barksdale loads up on a big right hand but Romanov slips the punch.
A big right from Romanov misses.
Barksdale drops his hands momentarily and Romanov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD#
Romanov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Barksdale to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barksdale slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Barksdale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Romanov is keeping the position for now.
Barksdale engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Barksdale wants to pass the guard but Romanov is keeping the position.#T3##ES2#
Romanov manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Barksdale avoiding damage.
Romanov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Barksdale tries to score a body lock takedown but Romanov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Come on Barksdale - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Barksdale drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Romanov gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T4#
Barksdale tries to work over Romanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Barksdale avoiding damage. #BC#
Barksdale breaks from the clinch.
Barksdale misses with a looping left.
Alexandr Romanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Romanov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barksdale is trying hard to land a takedown here. Romanov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Romanov throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Barksdale counters by moving into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandr Romanov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Barksdale on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jermaine Barksdale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barksdale shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Romanov as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Barksdale shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Barksdale was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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.
Barksdale controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanov can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Romanov is trying to get back to his feet.
Barksdale in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Romanov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Romanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU#
Barksdale gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Barksdale tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Romanov defends well and Barksdale ends up having to push Romanov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Romanov cracks Barksdale with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Barksdale darts in trying to clinch
and Romanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Romanov lunges at Barksdale with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barksdale's hand.
Barksdale fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jermaine Barksdale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romanov jabs Barksdale to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A combination from Romanov does no damage.
Nice defenses there by Romanov.
Alexandr Romanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Romanov. No joy for Barksdale on that attempt.
A little jabbing left from Romanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Romanov throws an overhand right that lands on Barksdale's shoulder, as Barksdale tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Barksdale is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Romanov's half guard.#ES2#
Romanov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Barksdale is on him like a limpet, forcing Romanov back against the cage.#T3#
Barksdale taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Barksdale looking for a takedown.
Barksdale will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Romanov up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Barksdale.
Barksdale is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Barksdale gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Barksdale taking a breather.#T4#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jermaine Barksdale.
Romanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Romanov lands a head shot.
Romanov connects with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Romanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Romanov digs a good hook to Barksdale's body. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Romanov enables Barksdale to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Romanov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Romanov trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandr Romanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Some wild striking there from Romanov.
Romanov connects with a body shot.
Romanov cracks Barksdale with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Romanov throws a series of punches but Barksdale avoids them all with ease.
Barksdale avoids the body shot from Romanov.
Romanov tests Barksdale's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alexandr Romanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Barksdale closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Barksdale breaks the clinch.
Barksdale doesn't manage to clinch there - Romanov circles away. #T1#
Decent striking displayed by Romanov there.
Romanov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Romanov throws a good cross that connects.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barksdale.
Romanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barksdale.
Barksdale on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Romanov misses with a hook.
Romanov loads up on a big right hand but Barksdale slips the punch.
Barksdale closes the distance and clinches up with Romanov, looking for a takedown. Barksdale pushes Romanov against the cage but Romanov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barksdale dodges the punch combination from Romanov. #T2#
A jab from Romanov misses.
Barksdale throwing a counter right hand but Romanov manages to avoid it.
Barksdale has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jermaine Barksdale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barksdale manages to avoid it.
Barksdale throwing a counter right hand but Romanov manages to avoid it.#CL#
Barksdale gets a clinch.
Barksdale avoiding damage.
Barksdale has Romanov pressed against the cage, preventing Romanov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Romanov prevents a takedown attempt there. #T3#
The referee is keeping an eye on Barksdale - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Romanov has had enough of the clinch but Barksdale keeps him there for the moment.
Barksdale is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Romanov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Barksdale has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Romanov after a bit of a struggle.
Barksdale dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD#
Barksdale has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Romanov regains guard immediately. #ES2#
Romanov pushes Barksdale off and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Barksdale is looking to clinch but Romanov is avoiding it.
Barksdale on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Romanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barksdale moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barksdale is looking to counter the offense by Romanov and move into the clinch.
Romanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barksdale throws a big counter combination but Romanov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Barksdale darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Barksdale looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jermaine Barksdale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexandr Romanov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barksdale working over Romanov with some ground and pound. Romanov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandr Romanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Romanov 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandr Romanov!
A relieved looking Alexandr Romanov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Barksdale clinches. #TD2#
Barksdale gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Strach regains guard.
Barksdale slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Strach on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Strach tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barksdale would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
Strach not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barksdale content to stall in guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Strach utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Barksdale moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Barksdale breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barksdale pushes Strach away with a front kick.
Strach keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jermaine Barksdale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Barksdale.
Barksdale shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Strach but Strach pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Strach half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Barksdale fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Strach.
Strach stuffs the takedown.
Dom Strach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jermaine Barksdale.
Barksdale throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#
It looks like Dom Strach has been cut.
Strach throws a right hand that Barksdale ducks under and follows up with a left that Barksdale also avoids with ease.#T3#
Strach throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barksdale counters with a series of strikes. Strach will be more careful next time no doubt.
Barksdale fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Barksdale does no damage.
Barksdale fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Strach looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Barksdale manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Strach on his heels. He'll look to pass Strach's guard now, I'm sure.
Barksdale stays in close to Strach's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Barksdale has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Barksdale pushing down on Strach's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barksdale content to control rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Barksdale escapes and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jermaine Barksdale dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dom Strach's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Barksdale drives through and clinches with Strach against the cage. #TD2#
Barksdale has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Strach uses from the top position.
Barksdale has control of Strach's left arm, preventing Strach from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Barksdale working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strach doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strach manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Strach looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Barksdale manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Strach manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barksdale's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Strach wants to sweep but no luck.
Strach working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barksdale. #T1##SU2#
Barksdale gets to his feet - Strach follows without any prompting.
Barksdale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barksdale.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Barksdale.
Dom Strach is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Strach gets caught flat footed, as Barksdale shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Barksdale controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Strach is pulling down on Barksdale's head. It's preventing any offense from Barksdale, at least for the moment.
Strach has momentary wrist control but Barksdale slips an elbow through the middle.#SU2#
Barksdale stands and steps away. Strach gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Barksdale will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Barksdale. That snapped Strach's head back.
Jermaine Barksdale seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strach takes a kick to the side of the head.
Barksdale looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Strach changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dom Strach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jermaine Barksdale.
Barksdale shoots in but Strach avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barksdale shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Strach but Strach pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A jab from Strach misses. #CL2#
Barksdale gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4##TD2#
Strach is fighting off a takedown attempt but Barksdale is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Strach to the mat. Strach regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Barksdale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barksdale is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Strach preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Strach tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Strach knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barksdale on the ground.
Strach can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barksdale controls the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Barksdale gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jermaine Barksdale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dom Strach's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Barksdale clinches with his opponent.
Strach tries to score a body lock takedown but Barksdale shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Strach stops a takedown attempt from Barksdale.
Strach has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barksdale is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Barksdale breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barksdale tries for a takedown but Strach sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barksdale shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dom Strach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jermaine Barksdale.
Barksdale shoots in for a takedown but Strach shows good takedown defense.
Strach drops down looking for a counter takedown but Barksdale sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strach takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barksdale is looking to clinch but Strach is avoiding it. #CL2#
Barksdale instigates a clinch. #T1#
Strach throws a punch but it's blocked by Barksdale.
Strach goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Barksdale breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barksdale swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barksdale shoots in looking for a takedown. Strach tries to sprawl out of it but Barksdale keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Strach manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Strach misses with a hook to the body
and Barksdale counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barksdale shoots in for a takedown but Strach shows good takedown defense.
Barksdale lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Strach backs up against the cage. #T2#
Barksdale misses with a takedown attempt - Strach sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Strach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barksdale moves away.
Barksdale darts in looking for a takedown but Strach gets double underhooks and turns Barksdale into the cage.
Barksdale fails with a takedown attempt.
Barksdale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barksdale fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dom Strach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##CL2#
Barksdale rushes Strach and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Strach has picked Barksdale up - he's going for a ride! Strach dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barksdale manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Strach showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Strach working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barksdale seems keen to control Strach's posture.
Strach throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barksdale works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Strach got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barksdale has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Strach has managed to get both his arms back between Barksdale's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Barksdale looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barksdale throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Barksdale is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Barksdale controls Strach momentarily but Strach frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Barksdale manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jermaine Barksdale comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barksdale has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jermaine Barksdale!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2018

#R1#
Barksdale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nallo avoids the head kick by Barksdale.
Nallo attempts a counter takedown but Barksdale avoids it well and moves away.
Barksdale defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nallo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nallo. #CL2#
Barksdale instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Barksdale breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Nallo tries to sprawl but Barksdale drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nallo wants to stand back up but Barksdale manages to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barksdale is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nallo's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Barksdale working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Nallo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Nallo is trying to get back to half guard.
Barksdale is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Barksdale looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Barksdale is trying to get an arm triangle but Nallo is defending well.
Nallo being controlled for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nallo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nallo tries to get out of the position.
Barksdale working the body and head with strikes.
Barksdale landing a few strikes.
Barksdale takes a little break here. Nallo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Nallo tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3##SUB2#
Barksdale wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nallo, who protects the arm well.
Barksdale is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nallo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SU2#
Barksdale has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Barksdale shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nallo as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Barksdale gets the takedown into side control.
Barksdale moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4#
Barksdale has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Nallo!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Barksdale cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Barksdale controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nallo tries to control Barksdale's body but Barksdale pushes him off. Nallo squirms to his side and now Barksdale has his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jermaine Barksdale dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Barksdale is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nallo's half guard.#SUB2#
Barksdale is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nallo wants to get back to full guard but Barksdale has mounted him!
Barksdale controlling from mount.
Nallo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Barksdale has control of Nallo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Nallo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Barksdale sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Barksdale lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nallo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T2#
Barksdale takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nallo tries to improve his position but instead Barksdale has taken his back!
Barksdale controls the position.
Barksdale lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Barksdale keeps control of the position easily here as Nallo tries to buck him off. #SUB2#
Barksdale looking for the RNC.
Barksdale just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #SUB2#
Nallo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #T3#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Barksdale controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Nallo tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Barksdale has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Nallo is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jermaine Barksdale!

Event: CEC 472
Date: Sep 21, 2016

#R1##TD#
BK looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've been hearing that BK has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Barksdale keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
BK working over Barksdale with some ground and pound. Barksdale looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
BK sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barksdale defending well though.
Barksdale is trying is best to control the position here.
Barksdale tries to roll over but BK keeps him under control.
Barksdale is positioning himself well to prevent BK advancing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barksdale won't allow BK to pass to mount.
BK prevents Barksdale from improving his position.
Barksdale trying to get back to full guard but BK takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T1#
BK lands a nice shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barksdale wants to hold on but BK pushes him away.
BK punishing his opponent with strikes.
Barksdale holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as BK tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
BK is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Barksdale can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Barksdale regains half guard.
BK not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
BK prevents Barksdale from standing back up.
BK working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Barksdale is pressing down on BK's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
BK throwing strikes from guard but Barksdale blocks nicely. #T2#
BK is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barksdale keeping moving, preventing BK from controlling successfully.
BK throws a big elbow that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barksdale trying to control the position here.
Barksdale avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barksdale trying to keep a closed guard but BK is proving a slippery customer.
BK distracts Barksdale with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
BK wants to control from the top but Barksdale keeps moving.
Barksdale is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Barksdale trying to keep a closed guard but BK is proving a slippery customer.
BK with a flurry of punches that miss.
BK won't allow Barksdale to sweep him here.
Barksdale trying to control the position.
Barksdale wants to improve his position but instead BK has moved into half guard.
Barksdale is trying to maintain the position but BK is very close to passing his half guard.
BK is looking to advance position but Barksdale won't allow it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
BK wants to control but Barksdale is keeping him busy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
BK throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barksdale moves into full guard.
BK lands a couple of elbows.
Barksdale keeping moving, preventing BK from controlling successfully.
Barksdale wants to get back to his feet but BK is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
BK with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Barksdale wants to get back to his feet but BK is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin BK dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Barksdale throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barksdale takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Barksdale's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barksdale duly obliges.
Barksdale throws a quick head kick that skims the top of BK's head.
Barksdale connects with a solid leg kick.
BK pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barksdale throws a leg kick but BK checks it.
Nice body punch from BK.
BK is looking to slow Barksdale down with leg kicks.
A big right from Barksdale misses.
Barksdale fakes a jab and throws a low kick but BK checks it well.
BK is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barksdale can do to turn this around?
Barksdale takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barksdale uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from BK.
Barksdale looks to land a left hand but BK moved out of range nicely.
BK attempts a counter takedown but Barksdale avoids it well and moves away.
BK looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
BK throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barksdale throws a jab but it's blocked by BK. #T1#
Barksdale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
BK avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Barksdale misses with a straight left.
BK lands with a nice body punch.
BK getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
BK misses with a looping left.
Barksdale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barksdale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
BK fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barksdale has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
BK doesn't manage to clinch there - Barksdale circles away.
Barksdale raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
BK throws a nice outside leg kick.
BK lands with a thumping leg kick.
BK misses with a looping right.
Barksdale misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL#
BK clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Good body shot from BK.
Barksdale struggles to land a body shot inside as BK controls his hands.
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!
Barksdale takes a shot to the head.
Barksdale is breathing heavily.
BK stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
BK content to slow the pace in the clinch. #TD#
BK is trying to trip Barksdale. He has hold of a leg but Barksdale is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. BK persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
BK wants to control from the top but Barksdale keeps moving.
BK is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
BK stays in close to Barksdale's body and controls the position.
Barksdale wants to control but BK passes easily into half guard.
BK is nestled in close to Barksdale, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
BK throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. BK lands a nice short elbow.
BK landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ES2#
Barksdale kicks off BK and gets to his feet. #TD#
BK decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
BK working the head and body with strikes.
BK not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barksdale wants to control but BK is keeping busy.
BK lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC#
Barksdale is rocked!
Barksdale on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Barksdale is still in real trouble! Can BK finish him?#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BK is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barksdale wants to get back to his feet.
Barksdale is trying to defend against the ground and pound but BK scores with a couple of nice shots.
BK lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Barksdale quite badly. Barksdale pulls BK in close trying to recover. BK postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Barksdale on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Barksdale doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin BK!
A victorious Benjamin BK thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CEC 466
Date: Aug 24, 2016

#R1#
Barksdale throws a hook but Velasquez blocks it.#CL2#
Velasquez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Velasquez pushes Barksdale back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barksdale 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.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barksdale creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Velasquez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Barksdale blocking some punches.
Velasquez lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Barksdale manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Velasquez moves into the clinch successfully.
Barksdale wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Velasquez has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Velasquez on the inside.
Barksdale taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Barksdale scores with a hook to the body.
Barksdale scores with a shoulder strike.
Barksdale goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Velasquez.
Barksdale is trying to break free.
Velasquez is pushing Barksdale up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T1#
Velasquez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Velasquez swings wildly with an uppercut but Barksdale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velasquez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Velasquez digs a right hand into Barksdale's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barksdale's gas tank.
Barksdale working hard to break the clinch.
Velasquez lands a left hand.
Barksdale gets through Velasquez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Velasquez fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Velasquez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Velasquez.
Velasquez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Velasquez tries to throw a body punch but Barksdale avoids it by throwing Velasquez back against the cage.
Barksdale lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barksdale wants to break the clinch but can't.
Velasquez throws a head punch that misses.
Barksdale throws a punch but it's blocked by Velasquez. #T2#
Barksdale tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Velasquez tries to work over Barksdale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Velasquez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Velasquez lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barksdale tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Velasquez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Velasquez lands a right hand.
Velasquez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Velasquez told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Velasquez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barksdale misses with a punch to the body.
Barksdale blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Velasquez on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Velasquez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Barksdale is rocked!
Barksdale throws a head punch that misses.
Oh Barksdale is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barksdale blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barksdale seems to have got his legs back now.
Velasquez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barksdale tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Velasquez lands a right hand.
Velasquez taking a breather.
Velasquez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Velasquez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barksdale backwards. #KD2#
Velasquez drops Barksdale onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Barksdale is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Barksdale misses with a hook from the clinch.
Velasquez misses with a body punch.
Barksdale tries to break the clinch but Velasquez is controlling the position.
Velasquez has Barksdale pressed against the cage, preventing Barksdale from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barksdale is trying to break the clinch but Velasquez has him pressed against the cage.
Barksdale looking to slow down the pace here.
Velasquez lands with a right to the head.
Velasquez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Velasquez throws a head punch that misses.
Velasquez lands a nice shot to the body.
Barksdale is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Velasquez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Velasquez presses Barksdale against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Velasquez lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Velasquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Velasquez rushes Barksdale and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
Velasquez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Velasquez has a couple of punches blocked by Barksdale.
Velasquez scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Velasquez.
Velasquez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barksdale backwards.
Velasquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barksdale's elbow.
Velasquez lands a shoulder strike.
Velasquez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barksdale tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Velasquez's elbow.
Barksdale is trying to break the clinch but Velasquez is controlling him.
Velasquez lands a left hand.
Barksdale tries to throw a body punch but Velasquez avoids it by throwing Barksdale back against the cage. #KD2#
Velasquez drops Barksdale onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Barksdale is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Velasquez unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Barksdale! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Velasquez is unloading with more strikes now! Barksdale drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Velasquez!
A relieved looking Juan Velasquez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CEC 459
Date: Jul 22, 2016

#R1#
Thor misses with a hook
and Barksdale counters with a left and a right that stings Thor.
Thor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barksdale was well out of range. Poor timing from Thor.
Barksdale has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Thor is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Barksdale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thor moves away.
Barksdale throws a head kick but Thor moves out of range.
Barksdale throws a poor cross that misses
and Thor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thor ducks under a wild hook from Barksdale.
An attempted straight right counter from Thor misses the target.
Thor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barksdale throws out the jab.
Thor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barksdale. That did some damage!
Barksdale lands a nice shot that snaps Thor's head back. #CUT2#
It looks like Hans Thor has been cut.
Barksdale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thor throwing a counter right hand but Barksdale manages to avoid it.
A big right from Barksdale misses.
Thor is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Barksdale misses with a hook. Thor ducked under it nicely.
Barksdale lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thor throws a jab but it's blocked by Barksdale.
Thor throws out a leg kick but Barksdale moves out of range and Thor only half commits. #KD2#
Barksdale lands a high kick to the side of Thor's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Barksdale dives into guard, looking to finish.
Thor is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Thor controlling the position.
Barksdale throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barksdale keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thor's head.#CUT2#
Hans Thor's cut is getting worse.
Barksdale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thor looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Barksdale missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barksdale postures up in Thor's guard and throws a big left but Thor blocks it.
Thor trying to keep a closed guard but Barksdale is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Barksdale wants to control from the top but Thor keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barksdale misses with a series of wild punches.
Thor cracks Barksdale with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thor throws a looping overhand right but Barksdale ducks down to avoid it.
Thor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#
Hans Thor's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Barksdale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Barksdale as he connects with a hook.
Thor throws a jab but it's blocked by Barksdale.
Thor connects with a right hand. Barksdale shakes it off.
Thor lands a body shot.
A cross from Barksdale lands.#CUT2#
Jeez, Hans Thor's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Nice uppercut lands for Thor. That snapped Barksdale's head back.
Thor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T3##KD2#
Barksdale steps into range and cracks Thor with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Thor flops backwards and Barksdale dives into his guard looking to finish!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hans Thor's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jermaine Barksdale!
Our winner, Jermaine Barksdale, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CEC 451
Date: Jun 15, 2016

#R1#
Punani cracks Barksdale with a right hand to the side of the head.
Punani fails to land the takedown.
Barksdale is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barksdale bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Punani's head.
Barksdale misses with an uppercut.
Barksdale misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Danga de danga de dang - Barksdale scores with a four punch combination!
Barksdale checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've been hearing reports that Punani has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Punani.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barksdale.
Punani avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!
Barksdale lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Punani fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barksdale.
Barksdale misses with a straight left.
Barksdale avoids the body shot from Punani. #T1#
Barksdale swings for the body but Punani moves out of range.
Punani on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A slow jab from Barksdale misses its intended target.
Jermaine Barksdale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Punani takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Barksdale darts in and clinches Punani up against the cage.
Barksdale lands a hook to the side of the head.
Punani has Barksdale pushed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Punani.
Barksdale blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barksdale blocking some punches.
Punani lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Punani misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barksdale.
Punani lands with a short shot to the head.
Punani lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Punani misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Barksdale lands an uppercut.
Punani scores with a shot to the side of Barksdale's head.
Barksdale tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barksdale wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Punani has him pressed against the cage.
Punani prevents Barksdale from breaking the clinch.
Barksdale's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Punani has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Barksdale regains guard immediately.
Barksdale working a defensive guard here.
Punani is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barksdale managing to control the position. #T3#
Barksdale preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Punani prevents Barksdale from getting back to his feet.
Barksdale is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Barksdale wants to improve his position but instead Punani has moved into half guard.
Barksdale is refusing to be controlled, as Punani sits in half guard.
Punani takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barksdale avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Punani.
Barksdale is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barksdale is still trying to improve position.
Punani lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Punani seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Punani wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barksdale keeps working.
Punani thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Punani looks to land a strike but Barksdale avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Punani in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Punani wants to control from the top but Barksdale keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Harry Punani will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Barksdale as he connects with a hook.
Barksdale throws a body punch but Punani moves out of range.
Punani fails with a takedown attempt.
Barksdale connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Punani's hands.
Barksdale lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punani feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barksdale's calf.
Punani fails with the takedown.
Punani staying out of range there.
Punani attempts a counter takedown but Barksdale avoids it well and moves away.
Punani throws an overhand right that lands on Barksdale's shoulder, as Barksdale tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Punani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Punani lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barksdale's sensitive parts.
Barksdale misses the jab.
Punani lands a slapping body shot.
Jermaine Barksdale seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Punani keeps the fight on the outside.
Barksdale scores with a shot to the body.
Punani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barksdale.
Barksdale throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Punani counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Punani trying to control from half guard but Barksdale is working away.
Barksdale is looking to control Punani's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barksdale avoid being mounted?
Punani working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Barksdale's thigh. Barksdale counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T2#
Punani throws a big right hand that misses.
Punani scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Punani accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barksdale avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barksdale preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Punani wants to control from the top but Barksdale keeps moving.
Barksdale trying to control the position here.
Punani wants to control from the top but Barksdale keeps moving. #T3#
Barksdale trying to keep a closed guard but Punani is proving a slippery customer.
Punani controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Punani avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barksdale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Punani throws a jab when Barksdale was well out of range.
Barksdale slips under a jab from Punani.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barksdale! But no joy.
Punani throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barksdale misses with a hook.
Punani lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Barksdale wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Punani lands a jab to the head.
A good leg kick by Punani.
Nice jab there from Punani.
Punani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barksdale.
Punani takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!
Barksdale throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Punani counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Punani is looking to advance position but Barksdale won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barksdale makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barksdale.
Punani throwing strikes but missing.
Barksdale working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Punani.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Harry Punani will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Punani jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Punani misses the shot to the body.
Punani dodges the punch combination from Barksdale.
Barksdale misses with a straight left.
Punani pushes Barksdale away with a front kick.
A combination from Barksdale does no damage.
Barksdale scores with a jab.
Barksdale takes a swing at Punani's ribcage but misses.
Punani attempts a counter takedown but Barksdale avoids it well and moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Barksdale as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punani thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barksdale uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Punani takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Punani fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Punani with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #TD#
Punani shoots in and bounces Barksdale off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Punani sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Harry Punani overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Punani tries to free his leg and advance position but Barksdale is retaining full guard.
Punani connects with a couple of short punches.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Barksdale holds on and takes a little breather. #ES2#
Barksdale wriggles free and stands up. #T2#
Punani defending well as Barksdale loads up on a big left hand.
Barksdale works Punani's body with a nice hook.
Punani scores with a nice right hand.
Punani throws a solid leg kick but Barksdale takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Punani.
Harry Punani is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Punani moves out of range of the strikes.
Barksdale lands a glancing blow to the side of Punani's head.
Barksdale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barksdale fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Punani fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barksdale looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barksdale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Punani changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Punani thumps Barksdale with a low kick.
Barksdale misses with a two punch combination.
Punani attempts a counter takedown but Barksdale avoids it well and moves away.
Barksdale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barksdale on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Punani. Punani obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Punani throws a nice outside leg kick.
Punani just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Punani throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Barksdale tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Punani is in Barksdale's guard.#ES2#
Barksdale has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Punani is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Punani lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Punani.
A nice right hand lands inside from Punani.
Barksdale throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Barksdale's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Punani as the two fighters clinch.
Jermaine Barksdale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Punani.
A nice left hand lands by Punani.
Barksdale is trying to break free.
Punani lands a hook that snaps the head of Barksdale backwards.
Barksdale misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Punani lands a nice uppercut.
Barksdale is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Punani blocks an uppercut.
Barksdale lands with a right to the head.
Barksdale blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Punani scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Punani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barksdale wants to break the clinch but can't.
Punani scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barksdale misses with a punch to the body.
Punani lands a body shot.
Punani lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barksdale backwards.
Barksdale wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Barksdale tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

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 Harry Punani.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Punani, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Harry Punani!
A victorious Harry Punani thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CEC 445
Date: May 13, 2016

#R1#
Aye lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jab by Aye.
Aye lands with a nice body punch.
Barksdale misses the jab.
Barksdale throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aye counters with a nice body shot.
Aye throws a leg kick which misses Barksdale's front leg but catches the back leg as Barksdale tries to avoid it.
Aye definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barksdale tries to clinch but Aye moves away
and Aye counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aye takes a swing at Barksdale's ribcage but misses.
We've been informed that Barksdale has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Barksdale lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barksdale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aye.
Aye half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Aye. That's going to slow Barksdale down.
Barksdale wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barksdale misses with a lunging right hand
and Aye counters with an inside leg kick.
Barksdale throws a sloppy head kick
and Aye makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barksdale looks winded!
Aye tries a head kick but it misses. #KD#
Aye lands a big right hand that sends Barksdale crashing to the mat! Aye stays standing though and waves Barksdale back to his feet!#T1#
Aye displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barksdale throws out the jab.
Barksdale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barksdale throws a lazy uppercut
letting Aye counter with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Aye.
Aye scores with a shot to the body.
Aye with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aye throws a quick head kick that knocks Barksdale silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Aye is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Shogan Aye!
Shogan Aye decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEC 441
Date: Apr 22, 2016

#R1#
Barksdale works the jab nicely.#CUT2#
It looks like Hendrik Daross has been cut.#KD2#
Barksdale bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Daross! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC2#
Daross is rocked!
Barksdale throwing strikes but missing.
Oh Daross is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barksdale wants to control from the top but Daross keeps moving.
Barksdale won't allow Daross to sweep him here.
Barksdale cracks Daross with a solid left hand.
Barksdale must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barksdale postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Daross covers up, he's hurt! Barksdale keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Barksdale and the ref steps in to end the fight! Barksdale can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jermaine Barksdale!
Jermaine Barksdale seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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