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DUEL195 Steele v Tiddlywinks
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Ridgeway lands a jab to the head.
Ridgeway throws an off balance right hand
and Barca counters with a right hand to the body.
Ridgeway scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ridgeway turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD2#
Barca closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ridgeway quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Ridgeway makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Barca has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ridgeway lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ridgeway.
Barca moves out of range of the strikes.
Barca feints the counter takedown.
Barca throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ridgeway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ridgeway loads up on a big right hand but Barca slips the punch.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barca pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barca blocks a jab.
And Barca tries to counter it with a takedown but Ridgeway pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ridgeway misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barca throws an overhand right that lands on Ridgeway's shoulder, as Ridgeway tries to avoid the shot.
Ridgeway does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ridgeway fakes the leg kick and cracks Barca in the body.
Ridgeway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barca manages to avoid it.#T1#
Ridgeway fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ridgeway punishes Barca's body with a nice straight punch.
Ridgeway lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barca scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ridgeway throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ridgeway avoids the body shot from Barca.
Ridgeway moves into range and connects with a jab.
Donk. Ridgeway catches Barca right on the button with a cross.
Ridgeway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barca moves away.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot.
Ridgeway ducks under a wild hook from Barca.
Ridgeway looks to land a left hand but Barca moved out of range nicely.
Barca doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ridgeway looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mathew Ridgeway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ridgeway is looking to slow Barca down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Barca sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ridgeway fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barca.
No joy there for Barca, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ridgeway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barca moves away.#T2#
Ridgeway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Ridgeway.
Barca looks to score with a jab to the body but Ridgeway is just out of range.
Barca uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barca checks a leg kick.
Ridgeway misses with an uppercut. Barca saw that one coming.
Barca connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ridgeway connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barca momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ridgeway. Barca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ridgeway tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ridgeway takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ridgeway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ridgeway fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Barca does it's job there.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Barca checks it.
Ridgeway throws a solid leg kick but Barca takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ridgeway.
Ridgeway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Ridgeway connects with a looping right hand.
Ridgeway missing with a left hand there. Barca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barca feints the counter takedown.
Ridgeway loads up on a big right hand but Barca slips the punch.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Barca checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barca looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barca on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ridgeway. Ridgeway obviously looking to wear him down.
Ridgeway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barca misses with a looping right.
Barca avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barca changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barca thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ridgeway throws a wild body kick that Barca sees coming a mile off.
A solid body kick from Ridgeway.
Barca throws the left hand but Ridgeway avoids the punch easily.
Ridgeway lands a slapping body shot.
Ridgeway lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ridgeway shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barca misses with a looping right.
Barca is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ridgeway.
Barca's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Ridgeway misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Barca counters with a shoot takedown. Ridgeway fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barca forces his way into half guard.
Barca missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ridgeway wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Barca is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barca trying to control the pace.
Barca not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barca throwing shots but Ridgeway is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathew Ridgeway dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ridgeway with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ridgeway looks to score with a jab to the body but Barca is just out of range.
Barca throws a nice looking combination but Ridgeway bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ridgeway misses the jab.
Ridgeway scores with a nice right hand.
Ridgeway looks to land a left hand but Barca moved out of range nicely.
Barca looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ridgeway fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barca.
Ridgeway blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Barca throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Barca misses.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the side of Barca's head but Barca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Barca was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barca swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barca throws a hook but Ridgeway avoids it easily.
Ridgeway ducks under a wild hook from Barca.
Mathew Ridgeway is winning the standup battle so far.
Barca listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ridgeway pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ridgeway lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barca's sensitive parts.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T1#
Ridgeway swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barca counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barca takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barca walks into a straight right hand from Ridgeway.
Nice defenses there by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ridgeway scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ridgeway throws a looping overhand right but Barca ducks down to avoid it.
Ridgeway swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barca jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ridgeway dips to his left and cracks Barca with an uppercut!
Ridgeway swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ridgeway walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ridgeway moves away from the strike by Barca.
Barca looks to score with a jab to the body but Ridgeway is just out of range.
Ridgeway lands a leg kick that knocks Barca off balance momentarily.
Ridgeway looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Barca counters with a takedown into side control.
Barca has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barca in side control, throwing shots but Ridgeway defends.
Hannibal Barca has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Ridgeway is not content to let Barca control the position.
Ridgeway takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ridgeway is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Barca has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Barca creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ridgeway sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #ES#
Ridgeway throws Barca to one side and escapes!
Ridgeway fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barca has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barca stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ridgeway waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barca.
Barca changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ridgeway lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Ridgeway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barca.
Ridgeway just misses with a punch to the body.
Barca looks to score with a jab to the body but Ridgeway is just out of range.
Barca on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ridgeway lands a jab to the nose.
Ridgeway lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barca throws a hook but Ridgeway blocks it.
Barca tests Ridgeway's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ridgeway just misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barca.
Barca throws a big shot that misses.
Barca looks to land a left hand but Ridgeway moved out of range nicely.
Barca throws out a loose jab but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ridgeway scores with a hook to the body. Barca takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barca pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barca clobbers Ridgeway with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barca takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
A leg kick checked by Barca.
Barca misses the jab.
Ridgeway takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barca uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ridgeway.
A big right from Barca misses.
Ridgeway scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barca looks to throw the jab but Ridgeway is out of range.
Ridgeway misses with a straight left.
Ridgeway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barca manages to avoid it.
Barca throws a good cross that connects.
Barca throws a hook but Ridgeway avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Barca blocks the low kick.
Ridgeway with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A telegraphed right hand from Ridgeway misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Barca misses its intended target.
Barca connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ridgeway slips a straight right by Barca.
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 Mathew Ridgeway will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Ridgeway misses with a low kick as Barca jumps back.
Barca takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barca misses with a straight left.
Ridgeway closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ridgeway looks to land a right hand but Barca moved out of range.
Ridgeway throws a lazy right hand but Barca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ridgeway connects with a jab.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barca.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ridgeway. Barca does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab lands there for Barca.
Ridgeway tries to work over Barca's front leg with a kick but Barca checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barca throws an overhand right that lands on Ridgeway's shoulder, as Ridgeway tries to avoid the shot.
Ridgeway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barca throws out the jab.
Barca moves out of range of the body kick from Ridgeway.
A jab from Ridgeway does it's job there.
Barca tries to move into range but Ridgeway moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ridgeway with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T1#
Ridgeway feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barca's calf.
Ridgeway slips under a jab from Barca.
Ridgeway will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barca takes one to the chin there.
Ridgeway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barca.
Ridgeway tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barca is able to avoid easily.
Barca scores with a hook.
Barca cracks a nice hook into Ridgeway's ribs.
That kick from Ridgeway tenderised Barca's leg. Barca is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ridgeway throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barca on the side of the head.
Ridgeway tries to score with a low kick but Barca moves his leg out of the way.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barca takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barca might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Barca throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ridgeway misses with a left hand
and Barca counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Ridgeway is predictable there
letting Barca counter with a right hand. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barca blocks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Ridgeway misses.
A shot to the body from Ridgeway misses
and Ridgeway takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barca has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A swing and a miss from Ridgeway.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ridgeway, right into the meat.
Ridgeway feints and then cracks Barca's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barca down.
Ridgeway throws a right hand that misses
and Barca counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ridgeway chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ridgeway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barca was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Barca counter with a right hand.
Ridgeway motions for Barca to come forward. Ridgeway throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ridgeway lands a lovely overhand right.
Ridgeway attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barca with the counter takedown but Ridgeway avoids it easily.
Ridgeway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barca moves away.
Ridgeway tries to land a leg kick but Barca saw it coming and moves away.
Ridgeway keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barca.
Barca misses with a looping right.#T3#
Barca jabs Ridgeway right on the nose. Ridgeway blinks but takes it well.
A slow jab from Ridgeway misses its intended target.
Ridgeway lands a nice looking kick to the body. Barca takes a step back to recover.
Barca scores with a decent looking hook.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Barca was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ridgeway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barca.
Ridgeway feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ridgeway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barca can do to turn this around?
Barca connects with a nice looking jab.
Ridgeway thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ridgeway wants to slow Barca down by chopping away at his legs.
Barca misses the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barca.
Ridgeway slips a straight right by Barca.
Barca chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ridgeway can pounce on him.
Ridgeway lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Barca fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ridgeway looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barca jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Barca backs away, Ridgeway returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Barca looks to throw the jab but Ridgeway is out of range.
It appears Ridgeway was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway scoring well with a low kick there.
#TD2#
Barca scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Ridgeway throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Barca checks the leg kick.
Barca slips under a jab from Ridgeway.
A lazy left from Ridgeway finds it's target.
Barca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ridgeway was well out of range. Poor timing from Barca.
Ridgeway tries to work over Barca's front leg with a kick but Barca checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Barca takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ridgeway lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A telegraphed right hand from Barca misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathew Ridgeway clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Ridgeway throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ridgeway takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barca moves forwards but Ridgeway connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ridgeway throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barca moves out of range as Ridgeway strikes.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barca! But no joy.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Barca checks it.
Ridgeway chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ridgeway ducks under a wild hook from Barca.
Barca lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ridgeway explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Barca defending well as Ridgeway loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway misses with an uppercut.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but Barca moves out of range easily.
Barca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barca scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ridgeway doesn't seem bothered though.
Barca moves out of range of the body kick from Ridgeway.
#T1#
Ridgeway moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barca tests Ridgeway's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ridgeway misses with an uppercut.
Barca swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ridgeway's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barca connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ridgeway scrambles back to his feet.
Ridgeway throws a low kick, looking for Barca's leg but Barca calmly moves out of range.
Barca takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Barca throws an overhand right that lands on Ridgeway's shoulder, as Ridgeway tries to avoid the shot.
Barca fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barca scores with a nice strike.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Barca checks it.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barca.
Barca checks a leg kick.
Barca checks a low kick from Ridgeway.
Barca has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ridgeway finds it's way round the side to connect with Barca's head.
A big right from Barca misses.
Ridgeway fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barca.#T2#
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!
Nice shot by Barca.
Barca throws a hook but Ridgeway avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ridgeway. Barca does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Barca was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good shot there by Ridgeway.
The fighters circling - Ridgeway throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Barca moved away.
Barca lands with a hook. Ridgeway tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ridgeway misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Barca counters with a shoot takedown. Ridgeway fights it but they end up in guard.
Barca stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ridgeway swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barca trying to control the position from guard on top but Ridgeway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barca is in close to Ridgeway's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Barca looking to sit in guard and control but Ridgeway gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Barca wants to sweep here but Ridgeway controlling him for the moment.
Ridgeway has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ridgeway 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ridgeway won't allow Barca to sweep him here.
Ridgeway is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barca wants to sweep but no luck.
Barca controlling Ridgeway's posture. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ridgeway wants to stand but Barca has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ridgeway seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ridgeway won't allow Barca to sweep him here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ridgeway advances to half guard.
Ridgeway wants to stand but Barca has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Barca is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Mathew Ridgeway will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ridgeway, right into the meat.
Ridgeway drops his hands momentarily and Barca takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Barca blocks the leg kick.
Barca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barca jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ridgeway missing with a left hand there. Barca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ridgeway throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ridgeway keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barca.
Ridgeway is looking to chop away at Barca's legs.
Barca loads up on a big right hand but Ridgeway slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway throws a lazy uppercut
and Barca counters with a stiff right hand.
Ridgeway missing with a left hand there. Barca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barca throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ridgeway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barca checks a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Barca.
Barca moves away from the strike by Ridgeway. #T1#
Ridgeway blocks a jab.
As Barca tries to get set, Ridgeway tries to push him back and clinch up but Barca manages to avoid the attempt.
Ridgeway looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A low kick from Ridgeway is predictable there
and Barca cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barca takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ridgeway misses with a straight left.
Barca just misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway throws a jab but it's blocked by Barca.
And Barca tries to counter it with a takedown but Ridgeway pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ridgeway will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barca takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barca looks to throw the jab but Ridgeway is out of range.
Ridgeway is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barca.
Ridgeway moves away from the strike by Barca.
Ridgeway misses the shot to the body.
Ridgeway throws out a loose jab but Barca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ridgeway misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Ridgeway throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Barca counters with a single leg into guard. Ridgeway didn't expect that.
Barca stops Ridgeway from standing up.
Barca trying to control the position from guard on top but Ridgeway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barca pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ridgeway is keeping the position for now.
Ridgeway trying to keep a closed guard but Barca is proving a slippery customer.
Barca trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barca postures up in Ridgeway's guard and throws a big left but Ridgeway blocks it.
Barca wants to control from the top but Ridgeway keeps moving. #T3#
Barca's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ridgeway tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barca misses with a wild body shot.
Ridgeway with a hook.
Barca moves out of range of the body kick from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barca was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Barca counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Barca controlling the pace.
Barca trying to control from half guard but Ridgeway is working away.
Hannibal Barca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ridgeway moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Ridgeway wants to stand up but Barca is controlling him.
Mathew Ridgeway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barca scoring with some ground and pound.
Ridgeway pulls Barca in close to prevent any damage.
Barca is working Ridgeway over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barca throwing strikes from guard but Ridgeway blocks nicely.
Barca throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hannibal Barca.
I think Ridgeway has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mathew Ridgeway!
Mathew Ridgeway is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Mathew Ridgeway, 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.
Hannibal Barca spoke after the fight, saying 'I will either find a way, or make one.'.
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Event:
DUEL#187 Dall vs Jafar
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1#
A big left from Barca misses.
Kuchar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CL#
Kuchar rushes Barca and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barca misses with a punch on the inside.
Barca lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barca misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barca scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kuchar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuchar misses with a punch to the body.
Barca lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kuchar.#BC2#
Barca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuchar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kuchar doesn't manage to clinch there - Barca circles away.
Kuchar goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuchar misses with a double jab.
Barca connects with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Matt Kuchar has been cut.
Kuchar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barca on the side of the head. #CL#
Kuchar moves into range and clinches up with Barca.
Kuchar throws a punch but it's blocked by Barca.
Barca throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Kuchar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barca lands a left hand.
Barca tries to pull guard but Kuchar forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kuchar fails to land.
A body shot lands from Kuchar.
Barca scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Barca pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuchar lands a jab to the head.
Kuchar misses with a looping right.
Kuchar avoids the body shot from Barca.
Kuchar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barca counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuchar. Barca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Barca or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuchar, which made it look bad.
Kuchar lunges at Barca with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barca's hand.
Kuchar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuchar misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuchar sizes up Barca with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kuchar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barca swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matt Kuchar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuchar closes the distance but Barca moves to the side
letting Barca counter with a right hand.
Kuchar lands a nice looking kick to the body. Barca takes a step back to recover. #TD2#
Barca shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kuchar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Barca wants to control from the top but Kuchar keeps moving.
Kuchar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barca is controlling him. #SUB2#
Barca thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Barca stops Kuchar from standing up.
Barca pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuchar is keeping the position for now.
Kuchar is looking to stand up but Barca isn't so interested in that idea.
Kuchar has momentary wrist control but Barca slips an elbow through the middle.
Barca scoring with some ground and pound.
Kuchar keeping moving, preventing Barca from controlling successfully.
Barca missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barca loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barca connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Barca throwing strikes but missing.
Barca throws a big elbow that misses.
Kuchar wants to get back to his feet but Barca is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Barca wants to pass the guard but Kuchar is keeping the position.
Barca working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kuchar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Barca pushing down on Kuchar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #ES#
Kuchar kicks Barca off and gets back to his feet.
Kuchar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barca finds it's way round the side to connect with Kuchar's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hannibal Barca will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matt Kuchar'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#
Kuchar connects with a right hand. Barca shakes it off.
Kuchar ducks under a wild hook from Barca.
Kuchar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kuchar looks to land a combination but Barca avoids it well.
Barca throws a jab when Kuchar was well out of range.
Barca throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kuchar on the side of the head.
Barca slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kuchar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#
Kuchar is rocked!
Barca blocks a jab.
Oh Kuchar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matt Kuchar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barca lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Kuchar up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Barca from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Kuchar's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hannibal Barca!
During a confident post fight interview, Hannibal Barca thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
DFN#54 Barca vs Ridgeway
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1#
A big left from Barca misses.
Nice defenses there by Barca.
An attempted straight right counter from Barca misses the target.
Ridgeway connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ridgeway moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ridgeway tries to work over Barca's front leg with a kick but Barca checks it.
Barca has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Abraham's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Ridgeway slips under a jab from Barca.
Ridgeway misses with a kick to the body.
Ridgeway misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Barca misses the target.
Ridgeway throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick from Ridgeway misses.
Ridgeway thumps Barca with a low kick.
Barca takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barca just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barca swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barca throws a body shot but no joy.
Ridgeway slips under a jab.
Ridgeway has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Barca is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A slow jab from Ridgeway misses its intended target.
Ridgeway connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ridgeway throws the left hand but Barca avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Barca thuds his right hand into Ridgeway's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Ridgeway tenderised Barca's leg. Barca is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot.
Barca takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barca moves away from the strike by Ridgeway.
Mathew Ridgeway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barca avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Barca swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Barca throws a series of punches but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Ridgeway lands a nice shot that snaps Barca's head back.
Ridgeway swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Barca counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ridgeway!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ridgeway is working to avoid the ground and pound but Barca connects with a decent elbow. #SUB#
Barca working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Barca is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ridgeway is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Barca wants to control but Ridgeway is keeping him busy.
Ridgeway regains half guard.
Ridgeway is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Barca passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ridgeway!
Barca content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Ridgeway really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Barca fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#SUB#
Barca looking to secure an arm triangle but Ridgeway defends it well.
Barca can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ridgeway is looking to escape.
Barca unloading with bombs!#T4#
Ridgeway can't escape the position.
Barca working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Barca in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Barca working Ridgeway over with strikes here.
Ridgeway manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barca scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Barca seems to be looking for submissions.
Barca moves nicely into side control.
Ridgeway can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Barca dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Barca blocks a leg kick.
Barca walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barca bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ridgeway thuds a left hand into Barca's body.
Barca throws a shot from downtown. Ridgeway moves away and avoids it.
Ridgeway thinks about the counter body kick.
Barca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barca looks to throw the jab but Ridgeway is out of range.
Nice jab there from Barca.
Barca scores with a decent looking hook.
Barca closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ridgeway circles away.
Ridgeway avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barca getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jab by Barca.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barca steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lunges at Barca with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barca's hand.
Barca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ridgeway.#T1#
Ridgeway slaps away a takedown attempt from Barca, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ridgeway slips a jab from Barca.
Ridgeway fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barca has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ridgeway throws a jab when Barca was well out of range.
Ridgeway scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barca doesn't seem bothered though.
Ridgeway attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ridgeway connects with a leg kick. Barca looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barca shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ridgeway misses with a wild body shot.
Ridgeway fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD#
Barca manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ridgeway on his heels. He'll look to pass Ridgeway's guard now, I'm sure.
Barca working some strikes from top position.
Ridgeway keeping full guard, as Barca tries to pass.
Ridgeway controlling the position.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ridgeway looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barca is one step ahead there.
Barca advances to half guard. #SUB#
Ridgeway is defending against the submission attempts here by Barca.
Ridgeway wants to control but Barca is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Ridgeway controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Barca wants to control but Ridgeway is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Barca is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ridgeway manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barca postures up.
Barca makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Barca wants to pass the guard but Ridgeway is keeping the position.
Barca sitting in guard here, content to control.
Barca stands up over Ridgeway, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barca has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ridgeway not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Barca drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barca jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barca wants to pass the guard but Ridgeway is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Barca closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ridgeway's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Barca dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Barca throws a lazy right hand but Ridgeway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ridgeway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barca throws a big shot that misses.
Ridgeway blocks a jab.
Barca is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ridgeway can do to turn this around?
Ridgeway with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barca throws out a loose jab but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barca slips a jab from Ridgeway.
Barca is looking to counter punch.
Ridgeway throws a jab when Barca was well out of range.
Ridgeway slips under a jab.
Ridgeway connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barca momentarily.
Ridgeway scores with a hook.
Ridgeway slips under a jab from Barca.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway slips a straight right by Barca.
Barca throws a shot from downtown. Ridgeway moves away and avoids it.
Ridgeway tries a low kick but Barca avoids it.
Ridgeway throws a shot to the body.
Barca is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Barca misses the jab.#T1#
The fighters circling - Ridgeway throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ridgeway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ridgeway connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ridgeway looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ridgeway throws a low kick, looking for Barca's leg but Barca calmly moves out of range.
Ridgeway shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barca misses with a looping left.
Barca on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ridgeway moves out of range as Barca strikes.
Barca takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ridgeway throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barca thuds a left hand into Ridgeway's body.
Ridgeway works the jab nicely.
A jab from Ridgeway misses.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Barca counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barca.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barca trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Barca controlling from the top position.
Ridgeway preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barca trying to control but Ridgeway is working from the bottom.
Barca landing some decent shots from guard.
Barca with a nice head shot there.
Barca missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ridgeway wants to stand but Barca is controlling the position. #T3#
Barca looking to pass the guard.
Barca won't allow Ridgeway to get back to his feet.
Barca trying to control but Ridgeway is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Barca drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barca jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ridgeway blocks a jab.
Barca swings for the body but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Ridgeway looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ridgeway misses the shot to the body.
Barca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ridgeway.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ridgeway takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ridgeway scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barca is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barca throws a jab when Ridgeway was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Ridgeway misses the target.
Barca takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barca tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ridgeway sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barca somewhat.
Barca lands a nice hook to Ridgeway's body. Ridgeway takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ridgeway bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ridgeway lands a nice shot that snaps Barca's head back.
Ridgeway throws a body shot but no joy.
Ridgeway is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ridgeway misses with a kick to the body.
Ridgeway catches Barca with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathew Ridgeway really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Barca slips under a jab.
Ridgeway missing with a left hand there. Barca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barca throws a lazy right hand but Ridgeway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the side of Barca's head but Barca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ridgeway misses with a right hand
and Barca counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ridgeway thinking.
A big left from Ridgeway misses.
Barca appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jab from Ridgeway.
Barca looks to score with a jab to the body but Ridgeway is just out of range.
Barca lands a nice looking body shot.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Barca misses.
Ridgeway throws a jab but it's blocked by Barca.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barca changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Barca on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big left from Barca misses.
Barca gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barca moves out of range as Ridgeway throws a body kick.
Ridgeway gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T1#
Barca misses with an uppercut.
Ridgeway punishes Barca's body with a nice straight punch.
Ridgeway uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barca has time to react.
Barca checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barca blocks a leg kick.#TD#
Ridgeway tries to sprawl but Barca drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ridgeway tries to roll over but Barca keeps him under control.
Barca lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Barca is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ridgeway has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Ridgeway gets full guard.
Barca wants to control from the top but Ridgeway keeps moving.
Barca is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ridgeway is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ridgeway looking to control.
Barca pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ridgeway is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Ridgeway is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ridgeway 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.
Barca with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barca looking to sit in guard and control but Ridgeway gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ridgeway wanted to stand there but Barca had control of the position.
Ridgeway must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barca keeping moving, preventing Ridgeway from controlling successfully. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ridgeway sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Barca escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ridgeway gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barca wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Barca working for a triangle but Ridgeway defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ridgeway controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Mathew Ridgeway will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Ridgeway fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barca has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barca closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ridgeway circles away.
Ridgeway lands with a nice body punch.
Ridgeway misses the jab.
Ridgeway looks to land a left hand but Barca moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Barca closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ridgeway to the mat! Ridgeway manages to get full guard.
Ridgeway 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.
Ridgeway is trying to keep Barca in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Ridgeway has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Barca has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Ridgeway misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Barca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ridgeway stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Ridgeway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barca was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridgeway.
Barca throws a big shot that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with a body kick.
Barca slips a jab from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway loads up on a big right hand but Barca slips the punch.
Ridgeway throws a body kick that misses.
Ridgeway chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ridgeway doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Barca sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barca takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands a nice shot that snaps Barca's head back.
Barca is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ridgeway.
Barca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ridgeway.
#T2#
Ridgeway throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barca pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice shot by Barca.
Barca slips a straight right by Ridgeway.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ridgeway avoids the body shot from Barca.
Barca fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ridgeway connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barca. Barca circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ridgeway looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barca misses with a combination
and Ridgeway counters with a left to the body.
Ridgeway misses with a kick to the body.
Barca on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ridgeway misses with a straight left.
Barca looks to throw the jab but Ridgeway is out of range.
A big left from Barca misses.
Ridgeway throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T3#
Barca loads up on a big right hand but Ridgeway slips the punch.
Ridgeway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ridgeway, right into the meat.
Ridgeway lands a lovely overhand right.
Ridgeway misses with an uppercut. Barca saw that one coming.
Barca blocks a jab.
Barca drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ridgeway sprawls and moves away.
Barca looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ridgeway lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ridgeway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barca was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway moves out of range as Barca strikes.
Ridgeway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ridgeway connects with a body shot.
Ridgeway looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barca is looking to counter punch.
Ridgeway misses the shot to the body.
Barca misses with a hook. Ridgeway ducked under it nicely.
Barca takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Barca throws a jab but it's blocked by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barca with a body shot.
Ridgeway throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Barca counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ridgeway swings for the body but Barca moves out of range.
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!
Ridgeway misses with a hook.
Barca takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barca bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Barca on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barca will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barca wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ridgeway connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barca takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ridgeway. Barca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barca chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ridgeway can pounce on him.
Ridgeway takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ridgeway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barca.
Barca takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mathew Ridgeway comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ridgeway has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 47:48
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathew Ridgeway!
Mathew Ridgeway thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Hannibal Barca stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will either find a way, or make one.'.
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Event:
DUEL#174 Sigit vs Sin
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Rain misses with an uppercut. Barca saw that one coming.
Rain chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Rain does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barca. Rain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rain.
Barca takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rain moves away from the strike by Barca.
Black Rain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rain tries to work over Barca's front leg with a kick but Barca checks it.
It seemed like Barca was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rain.
Rain throws a hook but Barca avoids it easily.
Barca defending well as Rain loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barca. Rain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barca throws a hook but Rain blocks it.
Rain appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rain connects with a leg kick. Barca looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rain ducks under a wild hook from Barca.#TD#
Barca gets caught flat footed, as Rain shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rain won't allow Barca to sweep him here. #T1##SUB2#
Barca had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rain defends it easily.
Rain trying to control but Barca is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Barca working for a triangle but Rain defends it easily.
Rain postures up.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rain stands up over Barca, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rain with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rain controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rain scoring with some ground and pound.
Rain throwing strikes from guard but Barca blocks nicely.
Rain trying to move into half guard but instead Barca has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Barca advances position into side control!#T3#
Rain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rain manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barca's best efforts.
Barca is keen to just control but Rain is a slippery customer.
Rain is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barca scores with a couple of nice shots.
Barca winds up and cracks Rain with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rain on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Barca is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rain has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rain controlling the position for now.
Barca is looking to advance position but Rain won't allow it. #T4#
Rain wants to get back to full guard.
Barca drops an elbow to the side of Rain's head.
Barca is trying to control. Rain wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barca wants to pass the guard but Rain is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rain actively working from the bottom here.
Rain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rain wants to sweep but Barca has passed to side control!
Barca scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rain is trying to get back to half guard.
Barca controlling from side mount.
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 Black Rain will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Rain staying out of range there.
Rain scores with a nice strike.
Barca closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barca misses with a body shot.
Barca with a nice cross.
Rain misses with an uppercut. Barca saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Rain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rain cracks the inside of Barca's front leg.
Rain throws a sloppy head kick and Barca moves out of range easily. #TD#
Barca gets caught napping as Rain dives in and scores a takedown. Barca manages to retain guard.
Barca lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barca passes into half guard.
Rain makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rain.
Rain trying to control the position.
#T1##SUB#
Rain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barca doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barca manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barca makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Barca tries to free his leg and advance position but Rain is retaining full guard.
Rain 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.#SUB#
Rain had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barca defends it easily.
Barca is pushing down on Rain's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rain is fighting to maintain full guard but Barca has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Barca wants to work for an arm triangle but Rain is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barca wants to free his trapped foot but Rain is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Rain wants to get back to full guard but Barca has passed into side control.
Rain gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rain is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Barca seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Barca wants to work for an arm triangle but Rain is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barca prevents Rain from improving his position.#SUB2#
Barca has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Rain defend it? Barca steps over the head and cranks it - Rain is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Barca!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hannibal Barca!
Our winner, Hannibal Barca, 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.
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hannibal Barca (ranked 1166 p4p, 137 weight class) and Waldo Claudiano (ranked 3614 p4p, 0 weight class). Barca comes to the cage accompanied by Carthage. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Waldo Claudiano enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hannibal Barca! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Waldo Claudiano!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Barca gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barca is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Barca pulls Claudiano into guard.
Claudiano trying to control but Barca is working from the bottom.
Barca 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.
Barca looking for a guillotine here but Claudiano defends easily.
Barca is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Claudiano defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barca is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Claudiano defends well.
Barca will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claudiano seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barca looking for a sweep. Not yet Barca, not yet.
Claudiano trying to control but Barca is working from the bottom.
Claudiano looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barca keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
Barca is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barca (2) vs (0) Claudiano
Claudiano is trying to maintain the position but Barca is very close to passing his half guard.
Barca is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Claudiano defends it well.
Claudiano felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Barca trying to advance position but Claudiano counters by regaining guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barca postures up.
Barca's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Barca wants to pass the guard but Claudiano is keeping the position.
Claudiano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barca is one step ahead there.
Barca trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Claudiano throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Barca escapes and throws Claudiano's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barca (5) vs (0) Claudiano
Claudiano is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano can't do much from the bottom here.
Barca goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Claudiano has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Barca but great work by Claudiano. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barca (5) vs (4) Claudiano
Barca is trying to get back to half guard.
Barca manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Barca wants to get back to full guard.
Claudiano works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barca (5) vs (7) Claudiano
Barca is working to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barca is looking to improve his position but Claudiano isn't that keen on the idea.
Claudiano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barca is looking to escape.
Claudiano looking to control and managing it successfully.
Claudiano with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Barca gets back to half guard.
Claudiano wants to take a breather but Barca is having none of it.
Claudiano is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barca is defending against the submission attempts here by Claudiano.
Barca preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano trying to control the pace.
Claudiano prevents Barca from improving his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Claudiano in particular looking to stall.
Barca slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barca looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Claudiano puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barca gets back to full guard.
Claudiano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barca swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barca keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Barca working for a triangle but Claudiano defends it easily.
Barca keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
Barca working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Claudiano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Claudiano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Barca can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Claudiano controls the pace.
Barca looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barca escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Claudiano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Claudiano slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Barca (5) vs (10) Claudiano
Barca tries to improve position but can't.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano is staying tight to Barca's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Barca is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Talu's Boxing Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Claudiano laying and praying for a moment but Barca takes advantage and regains half guard.
Claudiano seems to be looking for submissions.
Claudiano seems to be working for a kimura but Barca defends the submission attempt.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Claudiano seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Claudiano moves into full mount! Barca won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Barca (5) vs (13) Claudiano
Barca is squirming around, avoiding Claudiano's attempts to control the action.
Claudiano pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Claudiano tries to take his opponent's back but Barca turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barca (7) vs (13) Claudiano
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Barca looking to sit in guard and control but Claudiano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barca (7) vs (15) Claudiano
Claudiano is stalling in the full guard.
Claudiano works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Claudiano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barca keeps working.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Barca is pressing down on Claudiano's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Claudiano preventing the sweep.
Claudiano is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barca is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barca has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barca (9) vs (15) Claudiano
Claudiano keeping moving, preventing Barca from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Claudiano seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Claudiano wins on points by 15 to 9.
Hannibal Barca was interviewed post fight and said 'I will either find a way, or make one.'. |
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Event:
OFC 342: Victory Royale
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Kuznetsov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuznetsov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barca slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kuznetsov tries to bum rush Barca with a series of wild strikes but Barca uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild combination.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick but Barca moved away.
Barca half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Barca lands a glancing blow to the side of Kuznetsov's head.
Barca swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuznetsov.
Barca fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barca lands the left hand.
Barca looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kuznetsov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barca is out of range.
Kuznetsov blocks a jab.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Barca moves away and avoids it.
Kuznetsov lands a front kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Kuznetsov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Barca fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kuznetsov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good exchange - Kuznetsov coming out on top.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barca on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#TD#
Barca looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#ES2#
Kuznetsov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Barca is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barca's hands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barca darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy right hand but Barca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild body shot.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barca swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuznetsov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Kuznetsov blocks a jab.
Kuznetsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Barca blocks it.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook
#TD#
and Barca counters with a shoot takedown. Kuznetsov fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Kuznetsov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barca manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barca swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov missing with a left hand there. Barca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Barca shoots in and gets a takedown into Kuznetsov's guard.
Kuznetsov is looking to stand up but Barca isn't so interested in that idea.
Barca distracts Kuznetsov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barca looking to pass the guard. #T3##SUB#
Barca has gone for a leg lock! Kuznetsov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barca's guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barca has a closed guard, preventing Kuznetsov from standing up.
Kuznetsov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barca wants to sweep here but Kuznetsov controlling him for the moment.
Kuznetsov wants to stand but Barca has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Barca throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Barca has a closed guard, preventing Kuznetsov from standing up. #SU2#
Kuznetsov stands up from Barca's guard - Kuznetsov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Barca scores with a sloppy right hand. Kuznetsov should have avoided that one. #T4#
Barca takes one to the chin there.
Kuznetsov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barca on the side of the head.
Kuznetsov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov scores with a hook to the body. Barca takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD#
Barca scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kuznetsov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Barca connects with a decent elbow.
Kuznetsov tries to escape but Barca is in control.
Kuznetsov defending against the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Barca tries for a kimura but Kuznetsov is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandr Kuznetsov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Barca checks a leg kick.
Barca throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuznetsov misses with a kick to the body.
Kuznetsov walks into a straight right hand from Barca.
Barca looks to land a left hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range nicely.
Barca lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barca paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barca drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kuznetsov sprawls and moves away.
Barca looks for a takedown but Kuznetsov sprawls well.
Kuznetsov scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Barca ducked under it nicely.
Barca half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Barca misses the shot to the body.
Kuznetsov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barca. Barca circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Barca misses with a hook. Kuznetsov ducked under it nicely.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Barca decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kuznetsov's guard.
Barca stops Kuznetsov from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barca accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barca cracks Kuznetsov with a solid left hand.
Barca stands and throws Kuznetsov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kuznetsov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Barca has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kuznetsov taking a bit of punishment here - Barca scoring with strikes.
Barca lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kuznetsov down.
Barca prevents Kuznetsov from escaping the position.
Barca cracks Kuznetsov with a big elbow. #T2#
Barca lands a decent elbow from side control. #ROC#
Kuznetsov is rocked!
Kuznetsov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Barca is controlling him well.
Kuznetsov is still in real trouble! Can Barca finish him?
Kuznetsov seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Barca thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Barca trying to control the action but Kuznetsov is working from the bottom.
Kuznetsov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Barca is controlling him well.#T3#
Kuznetsov is not content to let Barca control the position.
Barca cracks Kuznetsov with a big right hand but Kuznetsov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kuznetsov wants to get back to his feet but Barca drags him back down.
Barca in side control lands a decent elbow.
Barca working the ground and pound.
Kuznetsov is pushing Barca's head away, looking to escape. Barca manages to hold on to the position though.
Barca landing a few strikes.
Kuznetsov bucks up and tries to throw Barca off but instead Barca has got his back!
Barca trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Barca.
#T4#
Barca tries to keep control of the position but Kuznetsov is staying busy.
Kuznetsov trying to get back to his feet but Barca is in full control for now. #SUB#
Barca looking for the choke but no joy.
Barca is landing with strikes. Kuznetsov can't take much more of this.
Kuznetsov is trying to stand back up.
Kuznetsov is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Barca off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Barca has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kuznetsov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Barca dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Barca shoots in and drives through. Kuznetsov sprawls well.
Barca lands with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kuznetsov scores with a head kick. Barca tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kuznetsov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barca.
Barca cracks Kuznetsov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barca blocks a head kick by Kuznetsov.
#TD#
Barca closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kuznetsov to the mat! Kuznetsov manages to get full guard. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kuznetsov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
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!
Barca can't get the takedown.
Barca blocks the elbow strike.
Barca is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kuznetsov is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannibal Barca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Barca drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kuznetsov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Barca is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kuznetsov pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Kuznetsov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow inside that Barca shrugs off.
Barca wants to take the fight to the mat but Kuznetsov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Barca has Kuznetsov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kuznetsov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kuznetsov pushes Barca back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barca avoids the elbow strike from Kuznetsov, against the cage.
Barca avoiding damage as Kuznetsov throws knees to the body.
Barca goes for a takedown attempt but Kuznetsov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Barca.
Alexandr Kuznetsov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuznetsov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alexandr Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Barca moves out of range.
Kuznetsov lands with a nice body punch.
Kuznetsov defending well as Barca loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kuznetsov throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Barca counters with a shoot takedown. Kuznetsov fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
Barca prevents Kuznetsov from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Barca throws a big right hand that misses.
Barca has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kuznetsov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barca.
Kuznetsov keeping moving, preventing Barca from controlling successfully.
Barca stops Kuznetsov from standing up.
Barca stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuznetsov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuznetsov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kuznetsov keeping full guard, as Barca tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kuznetsov misses with a two punch combination.
Kuznetsov clobbers Barca with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barca uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barca.
Kuznetsov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Barca eats them both and turns towards Kuznetsov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kuznetsov slips a jab from Barca.
Kuznetsov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barca ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuznetsov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barca checks it well.
Kuznetsov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barca takes a swing at Kuznetsov's ribcage but misses.
Barca with a hook.
Kuznetsov swinging wildly here.
Barca throws a hook but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Barca avoids the body shot from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov.#T4#
Kuznetsov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barca looks to land a right hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range.
Barca looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Barca shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kuznetsov is staying active underneath Barca, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kuznetsov wants to get back to his feet.
Barca wants to take a breather but Kuznetsov is having none of it.
Kuznetsov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barca. #SUB#
Barca is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kuznetsov is just riding it out for now. Barca eventually gives up the hold.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandr Kuznetsov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kuznetsov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandr Kuznetsov!
Hannibal Barca was interviewed post fight and said 'I will either find a way, or make one.'.
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Event:
OFC 336: Bright
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1#
McKane throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barca on the side of the head.
Barca tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McKane defends well and Barca ends up having to push McKane into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by McKane.
A slow jab from Barca misses its intended target.
McKane looks to score with a jab to the body but Barca is just out of range.
McKane throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McKane smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Barca thows a left - swing and a miss!
McKane looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice body punch from McKane.
McKane missing with a left hand there. Barca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McKane slips a straight right by Barca.
Barca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McKane manages to avoid it.
Barca moves away from the strike by McKane.
McKane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barca sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barca drops down looking for a counter takedown but McKane sprawls and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barca is defended easily by McKane.
A big left from McKane misses. #T1#
McKane moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barca swings for the body but McKane moves out of range.
Barca slips under a jab.
Barca takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McKane connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD#
Barca gets a double leg takedown into McKane's guard.
McKane keeping moving, preventing Barca from controlling successfully.
Barca trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
McKane has his foot on Barca's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barca works his way back into a safe position though.
McKane keeping full guard, as Barca tries to pass.
Barca postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barca looking to pass the guard.
Barca advances position into side control!#T2#
McKane manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKane is trying to maintain the position but Barca is very close to passing his half guard.
Barca tries to pass the half guard into mount. McKane knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McKane tries to get to full guard but Barca has control of the leg.
Barca is keen to just control but McKane is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. McKane manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barca throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barca has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McKane 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.#SUB2#
McKane is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barca trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barca trying to control the position from guard on top but McKane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
McKane has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barca can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McKane being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
McKane throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
McKane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barca doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barca manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Barca is in close to McKane's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McKane wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Barca with a nice head shot there.
McKane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barca. #SUB2#
McKane has his foot on Barca's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barca works his way back into a safe position though.
McKane looking to control but Barca passes into half guard.
Barca landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barca wants to take a breather but McKane is having none of it.
McKane trying to control but Barca postures up.
Barca prevents McKane from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ozzy McKane will probably get the nod.
That's time! Barca's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
McKane moves away from the strike by Barca.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barca is defended easily by McKane.
Barca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McKane was well out of range. Poor timing from Barca.
McKane misses with a leg kick.
Ozzy McKane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barca misses with a right hand
and McKane counters with a low kick, right behind Barca 's knee.
McKane fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McKane throws a leg kick but Barca moved away.
McKane throws a push kick but Barca slaps the foot to one side.
Barca misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barca takes a swing at McKane's ribcage but misses.
Barca lands with an uppercut that bounces McKane off the cage and back into range.
Barca shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McKane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barca.
McKane defending well as Barca loads up on a big left hand. #T1##TD#
Barca feints and as McKane raises his hands in defense, Barca changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McKane working a defensive guard here.
Barca wants to control from the top but McKane keeps moving.
Barca pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McKane is keeping the position for now.
Barca trying to control but McKane is working from the bottom.
Barca lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McKane keeping moving, preventing Barca from controlling successfully.
McKane wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
McKane looking for a guillotine here but Barca defends easily.
Barca passes McKane's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Barca controlling the action here.
Barca trying to control from half guard but McKane is working away.
McKane on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McKane wants to improve his position but Barca is controlling well.
Barca slips a nice elbow through McKane's hands, connecting with McKane's forehead.
Barca wants to pass the guard but McKane is defending well. #T3#
Barca is trying to control. McKane wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McKane moves into full guard.
Barca is looking to work some ground and pound but McKane has wrist control.
Barca slips nicely into half guard.
Barca 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.
Barca passes to side control.
McKane tries to improve position but can't.
Barca in side control, just content to control the action for now.
McKane manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
McKane keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Barca working the head and body with strikes.
Barca thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McKane's head. #SUB2#
McKane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barca lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKane gets full guard.
Barca missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Barca dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice defenses there by McKane.
Barca misses with a takedown attempt - McKane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McKane is looking to slow Barca down with leg kicks.
McKane digs a good hook to Barca's body.
McKane slips a straight right by Barca.
Barca lands a lovely overhand right.
Barca closes this distance looking for a takedown but McKane circles away.#TD2#
Barca gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
McKane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barca has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McKane has managed to get both his arms back between Barca's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Barca isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McKane stacks Barca on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by McKane!#SUB2#
McKane is trying to get an arm triangle but Barca is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
McKane thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McKane is looking to take a break and control but Barca is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barca is looking for a sweep.
Barca manages to work his way to half guard, despite McKane's best efforts.#SUB2#
McKane is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McKane trying to control the action but Barca is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Barca looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barca is pressing down on McKane's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
McKane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barca has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McKane has managed to get both his arms back between Barca's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Barca looking for a guillotine here but McKane defends easily.
McKane wants to control from the top but Barca keeps moving.
Hannibal Barca overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McKane stopping the sweep attempt from Barca.#SUB#
Barca had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McKane defends it easily.#SUB#
Barca looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McKane controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barca looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Barca keeping moving, preventing McKane from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Barca working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McKane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McKane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barca keeping moving, preventing McKane from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Barca looking for a guillotine here but McKane defends easily.
McKane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McKane wants to control from the top but Barca keeps moving. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Barca throws his legs up looking for a submission but McKane uses it to pass to side control.
McKane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barca keeps working.
Barca is looking for a sweep.
Barca is working hard here to advance position.
McKane trying to control the position but Barca is working away. #SUB2#
McKane working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Barca is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McKane off and has taken his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barca has the hooks in. McKane is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ozzy McKane.
I think McKane has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ozzy McKane!
After the fight, Ozzy McKane was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Hannibal Barca spoke after the fight, saying 'I will either find a way, or make one.'.
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Event:
OFC 333: Barca vs Ribber
Date: Dec 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Barca tries for a takedown but Ribber sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ribber throws out a loose jab but Barca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribber on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barca looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ribber slips a jab from Barca.
Ribber with a jab.
Barca throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ribber sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Barca dives in and scores a takedown into Ribber's guard.
Barca preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Ribber is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barca is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barca sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Ribber had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barca defends it easily.
Barca scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Barca thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Ribber bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barca's guard. #REVB#
Barca not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Barca looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barca wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Barca escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ribber gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ribber is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barca tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Barca looking for a guillotine here but Ribber defends easily.
Barca keeping moving, preventing Ribber from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Barca is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ribber is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Barca looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barca tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Barca throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barca thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Barca throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ribber uses it to pass to side control.
Ribber looks up at the clock and then as Barca takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ribber smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ribber works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Barca is looking to reverse the position.
Ribber taking a breather here.
Barca tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Barca throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Barca looking for a sweep but Ribber has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Ribber cracks Barca with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ribber lands a couple of good shots and Barca has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Barca rolls, trying to escape but Ribber keeps control of the position.
Barca trying to control the hands but Ribber won't let him.
Ribber is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Barca grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
You can see the frustration on Barca's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4#
A lull in the action here.
Barca is in bad spot here.
Ribber connects with a big shot to the side of Barca's head.
Ribber lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ribber keeps control of the position as Barca tries to break free.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribber doesn't have the hooks in and Barca manages to turn into his guard.
Ribber looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ribber wants to improve his position but instead Barca has moved into half guard.
Barca looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grin Ribber dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ribber scores with a jab to the head.
Barca throws the left hand but Ribber avoids the punch easily.
Decent striking displayed by Barca there.
Ribber on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barca throws a lazy uppercut
and Ribber counters with a right hand to the body.
Barca throws the left hand but Ribber avoids the punch easily.
Grin Ribber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribber misses with an uppercut. Barca saw that one coming.
Barca throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Barca fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ribber to the ground. Barca is now in Ribber's guard.
Ribber 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.#SUB2#
Ribber escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barca gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barca lands a couple of elbows.
Barca is in close to Ribber's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1##SUB2#
Ribber has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barca can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ribber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Ribber had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barca defends it easily.
Barca lands a couple of digs.
Barca cracks Ribber with a solid left hand.
Barca trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ribber looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Barca passes into side control.
Ribber is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Barca tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ribber is trying to improve his position.
Barca tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ribber is not content to let Barca control the position.
Ribber is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Ribber sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Barca trying to control the action but Ribber is working from the bottom.
Ribber moves into full guard.
Barca makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Ribber has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Barca should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Ribber has tightened it up now! Barca should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Grin Ribber!
Grin Ribber is the new lightweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Grin Ribber started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Hannibal Barca was interviewed post fight and said 'I will either find a way, or make one.'.
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Event:
OFC 327: Barca vs Barathian
Date: Dec 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Barathian misses the shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barca.
Barathian displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barca.
Barca throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Barca misses.
Barathian takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#TD#
Barca decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Barathian is trying to escape back to his feet but Barca uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Barca scores with punches from side control.
Barca fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Barathian struggling a bit here.
Barathian felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Barca working the ground and pound.#T1#
Barathian is looking for a sweep.
Barca working the ground and pound.
Barca cracks Barathian with a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barathian is not content to let Barca control the position.
Barca lands a nice forearm strike.
Barca cracks Barathian with a big elbow.
Barca misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Barca wants to control but Barathian is keeping him busy.
Barca tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Barathian prevents Barca from improving position.
Barca connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Barathian some visible discomfort.
#ROC#
Barathian is rocked!#T2#
Barca lands a few punches from side control.
Barathian is still in real trouble! Can Barca finish him?
Barathian tries to buck Barca off but Barca is having none of it.
Barca scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Barathian is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Barca can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hannibal Barca!
Hannibal Barca retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Hannibal Barca thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
OFC 323: Barca vs Mangrove
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Mangrove misses with a left hand #TD#
and Barca counters with a takedown into side control.
Mangrove tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barca wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Barca scoring with punches from side control.
Barca controlling from side mount.
Barca lands a nice forearm strike.
Mangrove takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Barca scores with punches from side control.
Mangrove tries to improve position but can't.
Mangrove is working to avoid the ground and pound but Barca connects with a decent elbow.
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!
Mangrove taking a bit of punishment here - Barca scoring with strikes.
Barca working the body and head with strikes.
Barca cracks Mangrove with a big right hand but Mangrove just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mangrove taking punishment in the form of punches.
#ROC#
Mangrove is rocked!#SUB#
Barca is trying to get an arm triangle but Mangrove is defending well.
Barca landing a few strikes.
Mangrove is still in real trouble! Can Barca finish him?#T1#
Mangrove is trying to get back to half guard.
Mangrove seems to have recovered his senses.
Barca trying to control the position but Mangrove is working away.
Mangrove taking a bit of punishment here - Barca scoring with strikes.
Barca lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mangrove down.
Mangrove is trying to get back to half guard.
Mangrove looks to move to half guard but instead Barca has passed into mount! Damn!
Barca lands a nice shot to the head.
Mangrove is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Barca wants to control the pace but Mangrove is squirming around nicely.
Barca prevents Mangrove from getting the reversal.
Barca looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Barca looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mangrove is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barca can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mangrove is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barca punishing his opponent with strikes.
Barca controlling his opponent.
Mangrove is in a horrible position here. Barca smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mangrove regains half guard.#T3#
Barca wants to control but Mangrove is keeping him busy.
Mangrove wants to improve his position but Barca is controlling well.
Barca is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barca slips a nice elbow through Mangrove's hands, connecting with Mangrove's forehead.
Mangrove on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Barca is nestled in close to Mangrove, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barca lands with a punch from half guard.
Barca trying to control from half guard but Mangrove is working away.
Barca is thwarting Mangrove's attempts to control the position.
Mangrove is looking for a sweep. Barca is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Barca is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mangrove is just riding it out for now. Barca eventually gives up the hold. #T4##SUB2#
Mangrove is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barca pulls his head out easily.
Barca looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barca 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.
Barca looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Barca lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mangrove is looking to improve his position.
Barca looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Barca dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Barca misses with an uppercut.
Barca looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mangrove throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mangrove throws a body punch but Barca moves out of range.
Mangrove is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barca lands with an overhand left.
Mangrove misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barca counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barca looks to score with a jab to the body but Mangrove is just out of range.
Barca misses the shot to the body.
Barca throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Mangrove counters with a takedown into side control.
Barca manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barca scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Barca winds up and cracks Mangrove with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mangrove is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barca scores with a couple of nice shots.
Barca seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barca landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Barca passes to side control. #T1#
Barca cracks Mangrove with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Barca immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Mangrove is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Barca!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hannibal Barca!
Hannibal Barca retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Hannibal Barca thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
OFC 318: Barca vs Camacho II
Date: Oct 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Barca fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Camacho moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Camacho lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Camacho throws a leg kick #TD#
and Barca counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Barca thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barca thows a huge punch but Camacho dodges it nicely.
Barca is trying to control. Camacho wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barca thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Camacho's head.
Camacho is looking for a sweep. Barca is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barca thows a huge punch but Camacho dodges it nicely.
Barca throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Camacho to regain full guard.
Barca controlling from the top position.
Barca scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Camacho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barca throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Camacho works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barca stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camacho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barca postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Camacho 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barca slips nicely into half guard.
Barca wants to control but Camacho is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Barca controlling the pace.
Camacho is looking to improve his position.
Barca sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Camacho defending well though.
Barca trying to advance position but Camacho counters by regaining guard.
Camacho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barca loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Camacho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barca is one step ahead there.
Barca 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. #T3#
Barca in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barca with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barca throws a strike but Camacho rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Camacho won't allow Barca to sweep him here.
Barca has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Barca is looking for a triangle but Camacho pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Camacho avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Camacho must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barca tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB#
Barca had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Camacho defends it easily.
Camacho won't allow Barca to sweep him here. #T4#
Barca is striking off his back. Camacho thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. #SUB#
Barca looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barca manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barca doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Barca had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Camacho defends it easily.
Barca 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Camacho avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Barca dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Barca misses with a combination
and Camacho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Hannibal Barca has been cut.
Barca throws a nice looking combination but Camacho bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barca takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barca throws a series of punches but Camacho avoids them all with ease.
Barca is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Camacho can do to turn this around?
Barca digs a good body shot into Camacho's ribs.
Barca lands the left hand.
Camacho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD#
Barca decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camacho is trying to control but can't.
Barca throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Camacho to regain full guard.
Barca wants to control from the top but Camacho keeps moving. #T1#
Barca postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barca looking to pass the guard.
Camacho controlling Barca's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barca accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Camacho keeping moving, preventing Barca from controlling successfully.
Camacho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barca looking to sit in guard and control but Camacho gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Barca seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
Barca is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Camacho preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Barca throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Camacho escapes and throws Barca's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Barca tries to improve position but can't.
Barca manages to get back to half guard.
Camacho is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barca is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Camacho's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Camacho's back!#SUB#
Camacho fending off the submission attempt from Barca. #T3#
Camacho rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Barca wants to take a breather but Camacho is having none of it.
Barca sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Camacho defending well though. #SUB#
Barca is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Camacho has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Barca is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Camacho to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Barca trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Camacho has his hands on Barca's head, controlling the position.
Barca missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barca throws a strike but Camacho rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Barca has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Camacho is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Barca.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barca is looking to reverse the position.
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 Hannibal Barca will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hannibal Barca's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
No joy there for Barca, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Camacho misses with a body kick.
Barca feinted with a counter takedown.
Barca cracks Camacho with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Camacho has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD#
Barca bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Camacho can't do much from the bottom here.
Camacho is not content to let Barca control the position. #SUB#
Barca working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes there by Barca.#T1#
Barca tries to move to full mount but Camacho actually manages to regain half guard.
Barca throwing shots but Camacho is blocking nicely.
Camacho regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Barca.
Camacho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barca trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barca trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Camacho is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barca with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Barca throws a big right hand that misses.
Camacho trying to control the position.
Barca content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Camacho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barca postures up and lands a big shot to Camacho's brow.
Camacho lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Barca working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Camacho has passed into half guard!
Barca throws a strike from the bottom but Camacho passes into side control!
Hannibal Barca overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Barca is looking to regain half guard here but Camacho keeps moving and retains side control.
Barca tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Camacho controls the position.
Barca is trying to improve his position.
Barca is trying to control Camacho's posture but Camacho avoids it.
Barca is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Camacho happy to just control the position for now. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Barca is looking to regain half guard here but Camacho keeps moving and retains side control.
Barca is working hard here to advance position.
Barca manages to get back to half guard.
Camacho trying to control from half guard but Barca is working away.
Barca moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camacho seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Barca looking for subs off his back but Camacho has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Barca clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Hannibal Barca's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Barca throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Camacho counters with a takedown into side control.
Barca tries to bench press Camacho off him but Camacho keeps the position.
Barca being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho is continuing to stall.#T1#
Barca is looking for a sweep.
Barca striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Barca gets back to half guard.
Barca wants to get back to full guard but Camacho has mounted him!
Barca is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Camacho controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Barca is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Barca gets back to half guard.
Barca is looking to improve his position.
Barca is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Camacho's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Camacho's back!
Camacho covering up well under a series of strikes from Barca.
Barca throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Barca missing with strikes. #T4##SUB#
Barca goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Camacho escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Camacho performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Barca looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Barca looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Barca looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Camacho dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Hannibal Barca's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Camacho cracks a nice hook into Barca's ribs.
Barca shoots for a double leg takedown but Camacho sprawls well. He's pushed Barca's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A little jabbing left from Camacho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Camacho as Barca shoots in.
Barca fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannibal Barca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barca swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Camacho counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barca misses with a hook. Camacho ducked under it nicely.
Camacho is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barca gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Camacho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Camacho fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barca looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Camacho throws out a loose jab but Barca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barca pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Camacho back to the cage. Barca follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Good standup being displayed there by Camacho as he connects with a hook.
Barca shoots and misses
and Barca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Camacho misses with a body shot.
Barca slips under a jab from Camacho.
Barca throws a big shot that misses.
Barca jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Camacho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hector Camacho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Barca throws a jab but it's blocked by Camacho.
Camacho swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barca jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Barca drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barca trying to control the position from guard on top but Camacho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barca cracks Camacho with a solid left hand.
Barca stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camacho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barca throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Camacho works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barca missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barca with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Barca throwing strikes but missing.
Barca trying to control but Camacho is working from the bottom.
Barca keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Camacho's head.
Barca throws an elbow that misses. Camacho uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barca's guard. Nice move by Camacho!#REVB#
Barca is trying to control the position but Camacho postures up.
Camacho preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Barca is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Camacho is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Camacho trying to control but Barca is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Barca throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Camacho escapes and throws Barca's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Barca sneaks back into half guard.
Hannibal Barca is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barca wants to improve his position but Camacho is controlling well.
Barca is looking to get back to full guard here but Camacho has managed to pass to side control instead.
Barca is trying to control Camacho's posture but Camacho avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hector Camacho.
I think Barca has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 48:47
Judge William Peck scores the fight 48:47
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hannibal Barca!
Hannibal Barca retains his lightweight title!
Hannibal Barca thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Hector Camacho stepped up to the mic, saying 'fuck it's going to shit fast'.
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Event:
OFC 310: Barca vs Stanfield
Date: Sep 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Barca is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stanfield.
Stanfield throws a counter combo.
Barca takes a swing at Stanfield's ribcage but misses.
Stanfield moves out of range as Barca strikes.
Stanfield misses with a right hand
and Barca counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barca throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stanfield on the side of the head.
Barca takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barca avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barca listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stanfield has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barca slips under a jab.
Stanfield swinging wildly here.
#T1#
A big left from Stanfield misses.
Barca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stanfield.
Stanfield now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barca falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stanfield counters with a straight right hand.
Stanfield takes one to the side of the head.
#TD#
Barca closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stanfield's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barca loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barca throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barca wants to control from the top but Stanfield keeps moving.
Barca throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barca stops Stanfield from standing up.
Barca missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Barca trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Barca drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stanfield dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Stanfield won't allow Barca to sweep him here.
Stanfield is looking to stand up but Barca won't let him.
Stanfield won't allow Barca to sweep him here.
Stanfield wanted to stand there but Barca had control of the position. #SUB#
Barca throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stanfield stopping the sweep attempt from Barca.#SUB#
Barca is looking for a triangle but Stanfield pushes his legs off easily.
Stanfield wanted to stand there but Barca had control of the position. #T3#
Barca has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Barca has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stanfield can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Stanfield avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Barca had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stanfield defends it easily.
Barca has a closed guard, preventing Stanfield from standing up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barca is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Barca cracks Stanfield with a solid left hand.#T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barca accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barca working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stanfield working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barca.
Barca is pushing down on Stanfield's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stanfield is fighting to maintain full guard but Barca has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barca trying to control from half guard but Stanfield is working away. #SUB#
Barca is working for a kimura but Stanfield is defending it quite comfortably.
Stanfield is looking to escape.
Barca missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barca looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Barca dominated that round.
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#
Stanfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barca.
Barca tries to move into range but Stanfield moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hannibal Barca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stanfield scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT2#
It looks like Hannibal Barca has been cut.
Marlo Stanfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barca throws a shot to the body.
Stanfield throws a combination that misses
and Stanfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Barca misses. #TD#
Barca shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stanfield's guard.
Stanfield is looking to stand up but Barca isn't so interested in that idea.
Barca trying to control but Stanfield is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barca throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Barca sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stanfield's guard.
Barca thows a huge punch but Stanfield dodges it nicely.
Barca moves into full mount! Stanfield won't be happy about that!
Barca is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stanfield can do to turn this around?
Stanfield really wants to buck Barca off and get back to his feet.
Barca cracks Stanfield with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Stanfield is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Barca can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stanfield is looking to escape.
A nice elbow there by Barca.#T2#
Barca with a couple of short strikes.
Barca won't let Stanfield get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Barca cracks Stanfield with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Barca fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#ROC#
Stanfield is rocked!
Hannibal Barca overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barca postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Stanfield out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Barca goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hannibal Barca!
Hannibal Barca retains his lightweight title!
In his post fight interview, Hannibal Barca started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
OFC 304: Barca vs Camacho
Date: Aug 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Barca throws out a loose jab but Camacho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camacho takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barca jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Barca.
Camacho throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barca avoids the body shot from Camacho.
Barca throws a hook but Camacho avoids it easily.
Camacho has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Camacho misses the shot to the body.
Barca looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Camacho cracks Barca with a good jab.
Camacho misses with a body shot.
Camacho connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barca momentarily.
Camacho takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camacho gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barca.
Camacho lands a nice hook to Barca's body. Barca takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barca throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Camacho looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Camacho there.
Camacho misses with a wild body shot.
Barca uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Camacho.
Camacho getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barca jabs at Camacho's body.
Camacho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barca manages to avoid it.
Camacho staying out of range there.
Camacho fails to land with a series of punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Barca as he connects with a hook.
Camacho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barca missing with a left hand there. Camacho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Barca gets a double leg takedown into Camacho's guard.
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!
Camacho looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Barca puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camacho is refusing to be controlled, as Barca sits in half guard. #T2#
Camacho has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barca is working away from the top position though.
Barca throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Camacho to regain full guard.
Camacho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barca's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barca is looking to work some ground and pound but Camacho has wrist control.
Barca stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camacho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barca is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Camacho controls Barca momentarily but Barca frees himself.
Barca postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Barca stays in close to Camacho's body and controls the position.
Barca looking to pass the guard.
Camacho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barca accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barca trying to control but Camacho is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Barca misses with a hook.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Barca shoots in for a takedown but Camacho shows good takedown defense.
Camacho throws a body shot but no joy.
Left hook, right uppercut from Barca.
Hannibal Barca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camacho misses with an uppercut. Barca saw that one coming.
Barca misses with a hook
and Camacho counters with a right hand to the body.
Barca takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barca looks to land a right hand but Camacho moved out of range.
Camacho looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barca throws an off balance right hand
and Camacho makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barca takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camacho lands a nice hook to Barca's body. Barca takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Camacho looks to land a left hand but Barca moved out of range nicely.
Camacho is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barca rather than just go for the knockout.
Barca checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good standup being displayed there by Camacho as he connects with a hook.
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 Hannibal Barca will probably get the nod.
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#
Camacho swings for the body but Barca moves out of range.
#TD#
Barca shoots in and gets a takedown into Camacho's guard.
Barca lands a couple of elbows.
Camacho looking for a sweep. Not yet Camacho, not yet.
Barca wants to control from the top but Camacho keeps moving.
Barca has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Barca tries to free his leg and advance position but Camacho is retaining full guard.
Camacho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barca trying to control the position from guard on top but Camacho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho wants to sweep but no luck.
Barca trying to control the position from guard on top but Camacho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Camacho will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hannibal Barca overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Camacho looking for a sweep. Not yet Camacho, not yet.
Barca is looking to work some ground and pound but Camacho has wrist control.
Camacho trying to keep a closed guard but Barca is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Camacho walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Barca misses the target.
Barca connects with a looping right hand.
Barca misses with a straight left.
Camacho wants to counter the offense by Barca and move into the clinch position.
Camacho takes a swing at Barca's ribcage but misses.
Camacho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Camacho throws a hook but Barca avoids it easily.#T2#
Barca works the jab nicely.
Camacho throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Barca decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Camacho's guard.
Camacho keeping moving, preventing Barca from controlling successfully.
Barca throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Camacho can't keep his opponent in guard - Barca advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camacho blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barca.
Camacho trying to control but Barca postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barca looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barca throwing shots but Camacho is blocking nicely. #T3#
Camacho trying to control but Barca postures up.
Barca missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Camacho manages to get to full guard.
Barca trying to control the position from guard on top but Camacho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barca scoring with punches to the head and body.
Barca sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Camacho's guard.
Camacho makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Camacho.
Barca is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Barca preventing the sweep.
Barca throwing strikes from guard but Camacho blocks nicely.
Camacho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barca wants to pass the guard but Camacho is keeping the position.
Barca lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barca throws a big right hand that misses.
Barca wants to pass the guard but Camacho is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Barca dominated that second round.
That's time! Barca's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Camacho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barca manages to avoid it.
Barca drops down looking for a counter takedown but Camacho sprawls and moves away.
Barca bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barca throws a body punch but Camacho moves out of range.
Barca throws out a powerful jab.#TD#
Barca gets a takedown into half guard.
Camacho is staying active underneath Barca, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barca is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Camacho can do to turn this around?
Camacho avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barca.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barca not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Camacho is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Barca has latched onto it... Big trouble! Barca pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Camacho is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Barca!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hannibal Barca!
Hannibal Barca retains his lightweight title!
Hannibal Barca spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Hector Camacho was interviewed post fight and said 'fuck it's going to shit fast'.
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Event:
OFC 300: Luzhin vs Makaki Iii
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Gambino takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gambino misses with a few strikes there.
Barca slips a jab and a cross from Gambino.
#TD#
Barca closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Barca lands in his opponent's guard.
Gambino is trying to keep Barca in close.
Gambino is looking to stand up but Barca isn't so interested in that idea.
Barca postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barca throws a big elbow that misses.
Barca postures up.
Gambino looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barca's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barca trying to control the position from guard on top but Gambino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Barca loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barca postures up in Gambino's guard and throws a big left but Gambino blocks it.
Barca postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gambino trying to keep a closed guard but Barca is proving a slippery customer.
Gambino utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barca with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barca trying to control but Gambino is working from the bottom.
Gambino can't keep his opponent in guard - Barca advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gambino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Gambino regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Barca.
Gambino utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gambino working a defensive guard here.
Barca pushes down on Gambino's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gambino tries to roll over but Barca keeps him under control.
Gambino trying to control here.
Barca throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Barca throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gambino to regain full guard.
Barca is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Gambino working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barca doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barca manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gambino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barca scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barca in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barca has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Barca trying to control the position from guard on top but Gambino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barca lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Barca cracks Gambino with a solid left hand.
Barca forces his way into half guard.
Barca is keen to just control but Gambino is a slippery customer.
Barca slips a nice elbow through Gambino's hands, connecting with Gambino's forehead.
Barca tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gambino knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barca throwing shots but Gambino is blocking nicely.
Barca trying to control the action but Gambino is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Barca seems to be working for a kimura but Gambino defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gambino avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barca.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Barca dominated that round.
That's time! Barca's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Gambino takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barca tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gambino sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barca somewhat.
It seemed like Gambino was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barca throws a lazy uppercut
and Gambino counters with a left and a right that stings Barca.
Gambino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big left from Barca misses. #TD#
Barca shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Barca was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Barca scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barca wants to control but Gambino is keeping him busy.
Barca working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Gambino is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Barca has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Barca is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gambino knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gambino is looking for a sweep.
Barca working the ground and pound but Gambino is defending the strikes.
Gambino prevents Barca from improving position.
Gambino defending against the ground and pound.
Gambino wants to get back to his feet but Barca drags him back down.
Barca lands a nice forearm strike. #T2#
Gambino is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Barca asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Barca working the ground and pound.
Gambino parries the strikes from Barca easily there. Barca is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gambino to escape.
Gambino is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Barca has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gambino tries to buck Barca off but Barca is having none of it.
Barca misses with the ground and pound.
Barca landing strikes.
Barca working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gambino is being controlled here.
Barca tries to move to mount but Gambino blocks the move with his legs.
Barca in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Gambino's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barca wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gambino keeps working.
Barca landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gambino is trying to control Barca's posture but Barca avoids it. #SUB#
Barca is trying to get an arm triangle but Gambino is defending well.
Barca tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Barca tries for a kimura but Gambino is defending well.
Barca working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB#
Barca is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gambino is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gambino manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gambino is holding on to half guard well.
Barca winds up and cracks Gambino with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Barca dominated that second round.
That's time! Barca's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Gambino takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gambino connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab from Barca does it's job there.
Barca misses with a straight left.
Barca looks to land a left hand but Gambino moved out of range nicely.
Barca misses with the combination.
Barca lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gambino at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barca throws a hook but Gambino blocks it.
Gambino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barca.
Gambino throws a jab when Barca was well out of range.
Gambino moves out of range as Barca strikes.#T1#
Barca is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hannibal Barca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gambino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Childish Gambino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barca scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gambino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barca throws an overhand right that lands on Gambino's shoulder, as Gambino tries to avoid the shot.
Barca changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gambino tries to avoid it but Barca manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gambino to the ground. Gambino escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gambino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barca circles away quickly and effectively.
Barca ducks under a wild hook from Gambino.
Gambino takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hannibal Barca is winning the standup battle so far.
Gambino takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barca is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gambino can do to turn this around?#T2#
Barca looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barca fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barca slips a jab and a cross from Gambino.
Childish Gambino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barca throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barca is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gambino.
Barca takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#TD#
Barca closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gambino to the mat! Gambino manages to get full guard.
Gambino keeping moving, preventing Barca from controlling successfully.
Barca loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barca controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gambino keeping full guard, as Barca tries to pass.
Hannibal Barca overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Gambino working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barca.
Barca with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Barca is in close to Gambino's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barca lands a couple of elbows.
Barca is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barca postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Barca is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barca accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Barca content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barca throws a big elbow that misses.
Barca postures up in Gambino's guard and throws a big left but Gambino blocks it.
Barca controls from within his opponent's guard.
Barca postures up and lands a big shot to Gambino's brow.
Gambino is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barca throws a big right hand that misses.
Barca is working Gambino over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Barca clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Barca displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Barca misses with a wild combination.
Gambino misses with a combination
and Barca counters with a straight right hand.
Barca dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gambino gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barca lands with an uppercut that bounces Gambino off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Barca shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Barca showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barca missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Barca throwing shots but Gambino is blocking nicely.
Barca passes to side control.
Gambino tries to buck Barca off but Barca is having none of it.
Gambino takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
An elbow from Barca crashes against the mat.
Barca content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gambino can't do much from the bottom here.
Barca wants to control but Gambino is keeping him busy. #T2#
Gambino is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Barca has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gambino parries the strikes from Barca easily there. Barca is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gambino to escape.
Barca connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gambino some visible discomfort.
Barca trying to control the position but Gambino is working away.
Barca scores with a couple of short elbows.
Gambino taking punishment in the form of punches.
Barca landing a few strikes. #ROC#
Gambino is rocked!
Barca happy to just control the position for now.
Gambino is still in real trouble! Can Barca finish him?#SUB#
Barca working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Barca scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gambino to see if he's OK.
Gambino tries to buck Barca off but Barca is having none of it.
Gambino seems to have recovered his senses.
Barca sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gambino is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Barca.#SUB#
Barca wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gambino, who protects the arm well.
Barca scoring with punches from side control.
Barca cracks Gambino with a big elbow. #T4#
Gambino dodges the ground and pound from Barca.
Barca scoring with punches from side control.
Gambino pushes Barca away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Barca gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gambino is not content to let Barca control the position.
Barca connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gambino some visible discomfort.
Barca in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Gambino looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Barca turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hannibal Barca!
Hannibal Barca retains his lightweight title!
Hannibal Barca spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
OFC 295: City of Angels
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Barca misses with a straight left.
Davis attempts a counter takedown but Barca avoids it well and moves away.
Davis looks to throw the jab but Barca is out of range.
Barca is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barca bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD2#
Barca scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Davis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Davis keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Davis wants to control but Barca is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis is holding on to half guard well.
Barca throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Barca not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barca thows a huge punch but Davis dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barca looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Barca is controlling the pace.
Barca throwing shots but Davis is blocking nicely.
Barca content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Barca not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barca thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Davis's head. #T2##SUB2#
Barca is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barca wants to pass to mount but Davis is defending the position.
Barca working Davis over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barca looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Barca is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Davis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barca missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Barca there. #T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Barca connects with a nice short shot to Davis's temple. #SUB2#
Davis is defending against the submission attempts here by Barca.
Barca has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Barca lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Barca landing strikes, looking to finish!
Barca throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Barca misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#T4#
Barca takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Davis blocking the ground and pound.
Barca throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Barca tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Davis tries to hold on but Barca pushes him away.
Barca putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Barca looking to finish with strikes here!
#SUB2#
Barca is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Davis has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Davis is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Barca dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters circling - Barca throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Davis tries to counter with a takedown but Barca is quick to defend against it.
Barca misses with a straight left.
Barca lands a head shot.
Davis lands a head kick. Barca smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#
It looks like Hannibal Barca has been cut.
Barca throws a nice looking combination but Davis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Davis fires out a quick counter leg kick but Barca just manages to avoid it.
Barca scores with a decent looking hook.
Barca throws a looping overhand right but Davis ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barca connects with a jab.
Barca swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Davis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Barca feints and as Davis raises his hands in defense, Barca changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T1#
Davis has his hands on Barca's head, controlling the position.
Barca throws a big right hand that misses.
Davis can't keep his opponent in guard - Barca advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hannibal Barca has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barca wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davis keeps working.
Barca sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Davis defending well though.
Barca is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Davis reverses the position - he's now on top in Barca's guard. #SUB2#
Barca has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Davis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2##SUB2#
Barca has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Davis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Barca working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Davis has passed into half guard!
Barca has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barca wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Davis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barca strikes from the bottom but Davis uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Barca has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barca manages to work his way to half guard, despite Davis's best efforts.
Barca wants to get back to full guard but Davis has mounted him!
Barca working to try and regain half guard.
Barca gets back to half guard.
Barca manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Barca working for submissions but it's allowed Davis to get to half guard.
#T4##SUB2#
Barca looking for subs from the bottom but Davis mounts him!
Davis manages to capitalize on a mistake by Barca to take his back!
I really don't envy Barca right now.
Barca is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Davis controls the position.
Davis is not going to allow Barca to sit and survive in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davis is hanging on to Barca's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hannibal Barca will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hannibal Barca's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Barca throws a jab when Davis was well out of range.
Davis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Davis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Davis looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Barca throws the left hand but Davis avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Davis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barca throws a poor cross that misses
and Davis counters with a low kick, right behind Barca 's knee.
Davis moves away from the strike by Barca.
Davis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Barca sprawls and moves away.
No joy there for Barca, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2#
Barca drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barca is putting a hurting on Davis here, landing some big shots from side control.
Barca looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Davis is avoiding damage well.
#T1#
Barca trying to control the position but Davis is working away.
Davis avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Barca.
Davis is not content to let Barca control the position.
Barca throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Barca tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Barca is looking to take a break and control but Davis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barca creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T2#
Barca is chipping away with strikes.
Barca working the ground and pound from side control.
Barca misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Davis is trying to get back to half guard.
Barca trying to control the action but Davis is working from the bottom.
Barca landing strikes.
Barca lands some shots froms side control.#T3#
Barca scores with a couple of short elbows.
Barca landing a few strikes.
Barca working the ground and pound. #ROC2#
Davis is rocked!
Barca looks up at the clock and then as Davis takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Barca smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Oh Davis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barca is putting a hurting on Davis here, landing some big shots from side control.
Barca working the head and body with strikes.
Barca cracks Davis with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Barca immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Davis is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Barca!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hannibal Barca!
Hannibal Barca is the new lightweight champion!
Hannibal Barca bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Corey Davis stepped up to the mic, saying 'Coming in jet lagged sucks man'.
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Event:
OFC 289: Voices
Date: Jun 02, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Barca dives in and scores a takedown into Scott's guard.#ES2#
Scott manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Barca has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Barca connects with a right hand. Scott shakes it off.#CL2#
Scott drives through and clinches with Barca against the cage.
#BC#
Barca breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scott gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!#CL2#
Scott closes the distance and clinches.
Barca misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Scott breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Barca shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Barca keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Scott's head.
Barca postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barca trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Barca looking to pass the guard.
Scott is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Scott is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T1#
Barca is in close to Scott's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barca prevents Scott from getting back to his feet.
Barca in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barca missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barca in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barca advances to half guard.
Scott avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barca.
Barca wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working.
Barca not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Scott is trying to stand up here but Barca is controlling him well.
Barca looks to land a strike but Scott avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Scott wants to stand up but Barca is controlling him. #T2#
Barca loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barca throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barca pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now.
Barca lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barca wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Barca looking to sit in guard and control but Scott gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Scott wants to get up but he can't break Barca's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Barca throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Barca is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Scott is aware though and is defending well.
Scott postures up.
#T3#
Scott stopping the sweep attempt from Barca.#SUB#
Barca looking for a guillotine here but Scott defends easily.
Barca has a closed guard, preventing Scott from standing up. #SU2#
Scott gets to his feet. Barca looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Scott rushes Barca and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barca goes for a takedown in the clinch but Scott prevents it.
#BC#
Barca breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scott uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barca.
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barca paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scott looks to throw the jab but Barca is out of range. #CL2#
Scott takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Scott manages to break the clinch.
#T4##CL2#
Scott moves into the clinch.
Barca is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Scott gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Scott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scott tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barca manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Scott rushes Barca and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Barca breaks from the clinch.
Scott slips a straight right by Barca.
Scott tries to clinch up but Barca circles away and keeps his distance.
Barca lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barca lands the left hand.
Barca throws a body shot but no joy.
Scott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scott lands a leg kick that knocks Barca off balance momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scott looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lewis Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott tries to clinch up.
Barca feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Scott rushes Barca and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barca drops down looking for an ankle pick but Scott pulls his leg out and moves away.
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 Hannibal Barca will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barca swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Scott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scott is looking to clinch.
Barca drops down looking for a counter takedown but Scott sprawls and moves away.
Barca thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Barca does it's job there.
Barca goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Barca misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Barca tries to keep at a distance but Scott has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Barca breaks the clinch.
Barca throws out a loose jab but Scott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barca throws a body punch but Scott moves out of range.
It seemed like Scott was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Scott tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barca manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scott takes one on the button.
Barca looks to throw the jab but Scott is out of range.
Barca is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scott can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Scott clinches up with Barca and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Scott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Scott slips a straight right by Barca.
Scott closes the distance but Barca moves to the side
and Barca counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Scott is rocked!
Scott tries to clinch but Barca moves away #TD#
and Barca counters with a big slam. Scott looks out but Barca is landing strikes to his unconscious opponent! Eventually the ref steps in to save Scott from any more punishment. A brutal conclusion to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Hannibal Barca!
After the big win, Hannibal Barca made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors AnonymouS and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
GAMMA#631 Gunnar v Torres 3
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
A low kick from Young is predictable there #TD#
and Barca counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Barca stands and throws Young's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Barca wants to control but Young is keeping him busy.
Barca misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Young takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB#
Barca is trying to get an arm triangle but Young is defending well.
Barca wants to lay and pray for a moment but Young keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barca misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T1#
Barca wants to take a breather but Young manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Barca.
Young working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barca.
Barca is looking to pass into half guard but Young pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Young is in guard.#REVB#
Barca throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB#
Barca is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Young is aware though and is defending well.
Barca lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Barca trying to control the position from guard on top but Young is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barca is looking to work some ground and pound but Young has wrist control.
Barca lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Barca trying to control but Young is working from the bottom.
Barca with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barca trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Young manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Young tries to free his leg and advance position but Barca is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Barca looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barca keeping moving, preventing Young from controlling successfully.
Young's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Barca escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Young gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Barca working for submissions but it's allowed Young to get to half guard.
#T3#
Barca tries to roll over but Young keeps him under control.#SUB#
Barca actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Barca looking for submissions off his back.
Barca works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Barca has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Young should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Barca has tightened it up now! Young should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hannibal Barca!
An out of breath and clearly excited Hannibal Barca thanked AnonymouS for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
GAMMA#622 Williams v Volkov 4
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Yount has closed the distance and engaged Barca in a clinch.
Yount gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Yount gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barca.
Barca is trying to drag Yount to the mat but Yount just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Barca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yount misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barca is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yount is defending well.
Robin Yount has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hannibal Barca.
Yount pushes off an throws an elbow but Barca leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yount scores with a shot to the side of Barca's head.
Yount lands with a left to the head.
Barca has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yount after a bit of a struggle.
Barca is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yount gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yount lands a nice knee to the body.
Yount really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Barca avoids the elbow strike from Yount, against the cage.
Yount is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Barca drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yount gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yount misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barca.
Yount tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Barca tries for a takedown. No joy.
Barca wants a takedown but no success here.
Barca wants a takedown.
Yount scores with a shoulder strike.
Yount gets underhooks to prevent Barca's takedown attempt.
Barca looks winded!
Yount lands an elbow inside that Barca shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Hannibal Barca has been cut.
Barca has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yount avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yount gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Barca is trying to drag Yount to the mat but Yount just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yount lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barca has Yount pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yount manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Yount connects with a knee to the head.
Yount missing with knees to the body.
Yount with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barca blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barca is working for takedown but Yount is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Yount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barca wants a takedown.
Yount with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yount lands a good knee to the midsection. Barca won't want to take too many of those.#T2#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yount takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yount creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barca's defenses.
Yount lands a nice elbow.
Yount lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barca or not.
Yount lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yount lands an elbow inside that Barca shrugs off.
Barca looking for a takedown.
Yount throws an elbow but it misses.
Barca looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barca wants to take the fight to the mat but Yount manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yount throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barcas head.
Yount lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Yount lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yount lands an elbow that stopped Barca in his tracks for a moment.
Yount digs a right hand underneath Barca's ribcage. Barca let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yount lands an elbow just above Barca 's eye.
Yount connects with a knee to the head.
Yount softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yount scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barca is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yount is defending well.#T3#
Barca can't get the takedown.
Yount lands a damaging elbow.
Yount with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yount.
Yount is pressed up against the cage. Barca has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yount down to the mat. Yount avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Yount throws a sloppy head kick and Barca moves out of range easily.
Yount throws a right hand that Barca ducks under and follows up with a left that Barca also avoids with ease.
Barca shoots for a double leg takedown but Yount sprawls well. He's pushed Barca's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barca loads up on a big right hand but Yount slips the punch.
A shot to the liver by Yount. Beautiful body shot.
Barca swats away the attempt to clinch by Yount.
Yount lands with a cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Yount as he connects with a hook.
Yount fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barca on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by Yount as he connects with a hook.#T4#
Yount stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yount wants it to stay on the feet.
Robin Yount is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Yount.
A jab from Yount does it's job there.
Yount throws a sloppy head kick and Barca moves out of range easily.
Yount misses with a double jab.
Robin Yount seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yount swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yount misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barca throws a hook to the side of Yount's head but Yount sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yount fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yount.
Yount misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barca.
Barca throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yount showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barca.
Yount punishes Barca's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Yount dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hannibal Barca's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Barca takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Barca throws a lazy right hand but Yount sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yount throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A head kick from Yount lands but Barca takes it in his stride. #TD2#
Barca closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Barca throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Barca throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Yount is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yount isn't going anywhere.
Yount sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Barca is looking to take a break and control but Yount is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barca wants to pass to mount but Yount is defending the position.
Yount is holding on to half guard well.
Yount taking some punishment here, with Barca in his half guard.
Yount is pressing down on Barca's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Yount will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yount looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Barca trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barca throws an elbow that misses. Yount uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barca's guard. Nice move by Yount!#REVR#
Yount content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Barca is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yount defends well.
Yount controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Barca looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Barca looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Yount passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yount trying to control the position but Barca is working away. #T3#
Barca is looking for a sweep.
Yount is looking to take a break and control but Barca is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yount controls the position.
Barca tries to bench press Yount off him but Yount keeps the position.
Yount throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Barca is looking for a sweep.
Yount wants to control but Barca is keeping him busy.
Barca struggling a bit here.
Barca tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barca regains half guard.
Barca is looking to improve his position.
Yount not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Barca looking for submissions off his back.
Yount looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Barca looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yount keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Barca looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Yount there.
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 Robin Yount will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hannibal Barca's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Barca fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yount avoids it really well and circles away.
Yount throws a body shot but no joy.
Barca rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yount moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yount.
Yount moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Barca swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yount looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Barca shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yount as he avoids it easily.
Yount is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barca can do to turn this around?
Barca shoots in for a takedown but Yount shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Robin Yount has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hannibal Barca.
Yount tries to close the distance and clinch but Barca swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yount is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barca lands a really nice looking cross but Yount seems unphased.
Barca misses with a looping left.
As Barca backs away, Yount returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Yount tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barca was well out of range. Poor timing from Yount.
Yount throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barca slips a straight right by Yount.#TD2#
Barca shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Barca showed some decent athleticism there.
Barca takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB2#
Barca looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Yount gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yount is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Yount stays in close to Barca's body and controls the position.
Hannibal Barca has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Yount avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yount sitting in guard here, content to control.
Yount wants to control from the top but Barca keeps moving.
Yount is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Barca escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yount gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Barca is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Barca looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yount is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Yount continues to stall.#SUB2#
Barca looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yount showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Barca trying to keep a closed guard but Yount is proving a slippery customer.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Yount is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hannibal Barca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barca is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Barca looks to land a right hand but Yount moved out of range.
Robin Yount is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yount moves away.
Barca misses with a hook. Yount ducked under it nicely.
Yount scores with a head kick.
Barca shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yount sprawls well. Yount wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barca gets slowly back to his feet.
Yount tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barca paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yount ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yount lands a head kick!
#TD2#
Barca drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Yount has control of Barca's left arm, preventing Barca from doing any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Yount's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Barca throwing strikes from guard but Yount blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robin Yount showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yount, 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robin Yount!
During a confident post fight interview, Robin Yount thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Hannibal Barca had this to say: 'I will either find a way, or make one.'.
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Event:
GAMMA#617 Shin v Williams 2
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Barbossa misses with an uppercut. Barca saw that one coming.
Left hook, right uppercut from Barbossa.
Barbossa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barca takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barbossa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barca.
Barca tries for a takedown but Barbossa circles away easily
and Barbossa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbossa throws a hook but Barca blocks it.#TD2#
Barca feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Barca trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbossa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barca looking to sit in guard and control but Barbossa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've been hearing good reports from Barbossa's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barca wants to sweep here but Barbossa controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Barbossa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Our spies down at at The Axis of Evil inform us that Barca has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
Barca looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Barca is looking for a triangle but Barbossa pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Barca working for a triangle but Barbossa defends it easily.
Barbossa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barbossa tries to free his leg and advance position but Barca is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Barca isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Barbossa stacks Barca on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Barbossa!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbossa advances nicely into full mount. #T2#
Barca is trying to escape the mount.
Barbossa controlling his opponent.
Barca is desperately trying to improve his position but Barbossa has a good base and remains in mount.
Barbossa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Barca keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barbossa controlling from the full mount.
Barca is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Barca keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Barca bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Barca looking to pass the guard.
Barca working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barca throws an elbow that misses. Barbossa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barca's guard. Nice move by Barbossa!#REVR#
Barbossa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barca is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Barca throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barca tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geoffrey Barbossa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Barca throws a hook but Barbossa blocks it.
Barca takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barca throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbossa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barca in his tracks.
Barbossa lands with a shot to the body.
Barca keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barbossa misses with an uppercut. Barca saw that one coming.
Barbossa cracks Barca with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Barbossa.
It looked like Barbossa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barbossa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbossa was well out of range. Poor timing from Barca.
Barbossa staying out of range there.
Barbossa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice body punch from Barbossa.
Barbossa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barca can do to turn this around?
Barca misses with a hook.#T1#
Barca on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barbossa. Barbossa obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice sprawl there from Barbossa as Barca shoots in.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barbossa.
Barbossa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbossa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barca blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barca! But no joy.
Barbossa throws out a loose jab but Barca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barca with the counter takedown but Barbossa avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Barca misses.
Barbossa looks to throw the jab but Barca is out of range.
Barbossa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barca misses with a looping left.
Barbossa slips a jab from Barca.
Barbossa scores with a hook.
Barca tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barbossa defends well and Barca ends up having to push Barbossa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Barbossa.
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 big right from Barca misses.
Donk. Barbossa catches Barca right on the button with a cross.
Barca misses with an uppercut
and Barbossa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barca misses with a takedown
and Barbossa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Geoffrey Barbossa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hannibal Barca.
Barca avoids the body shot from Barbossa.
Barca feints the counter takedown.
Nice shot by Barbossa.
A slow jab from Barbossa misses its intended target.
Barbossa misses with a wild body shot.
Barca is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barbossa moves out of range as Barca strikes.
Barbossa connects with a looping right hand.
Barca fails with the takedown.#T3#
Barbossa looks to land a body kick but Barca moved away.
Barca shoots in for a takedown but Barbossa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A left lands for Barca.
Barbossa misses with a low kick.
Barbossa misses with a hook
and Barca counters with a left to the body.
Barca misses with a straight right.
Barca blocks a jab.
Barca looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Geoffrey Barbossa is winning the standup battle so far.
Barca dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbossa fails to land with a series of punches.
And Barca tries to counter it with a takedown but Barbossa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Barca misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbossa counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbossa misses with a two punch combination.
Barca looks to throw the jab but Barbossa is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Barca checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Geoffrey Barbossa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barca swings widly with a right hand
and Barca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Good leg kick by Barbossa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barca misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbossa throws a series of punches but Barca moves out of range.
Barca tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barbossa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barca somewhat.
Barca throws out a loose jab but Barbossa uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbossa misses the target.
Barbossa is looking to slow Barca down with leg kicks.
Barbossa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barca in his tracks.
Barca throws the left hand but Barbossa avoids the punch easily.
Barca missing with a left hand there. Barbossa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbossa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barca.
Barbossa slips under a jab from Barca.
Barca misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geoffrey Barbossa dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Barca drops his hands momentarily and Barbossa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barca shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barbossa sprawls well. Barbossa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barca gets slowly back to his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Barbossa misses its target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barca is defended easily by Barbossa.
Barca throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Barbossa to counter with a crisp jab.
Barbossa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbossa throws a hook but Barca avoids it easily.
Barca moves forwards but Barbossa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barbossa wants to slow Barca down by chopping away at his legs.
Barca drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barbossa defends it well.
Barca throws a combination that misses
and Barbossa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barbossa feints and then cracks Barca's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barca down. #T1#
Barca looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbossa is just out of range.
Barbossa misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Barca was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barca throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Barbossa to counter with a crisp jab.
Barca takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barca avoids the head kick by Barbossa.
Nice shot lands for Barca.
A punch lands to the side of Barbossa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barbossa defending well as Barca loads up on a big left hand.
Barbossa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barca avoids the body shot from Barbossa.
Barca needs to keep his hands up - Barbossa had a free shot at his head there.
Barbossa throws a hook but Barca avoids it easily.
Barbossa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barbossa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Geoffrey Barbossa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Barca shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barbossa as he jumps to the side.
Geoffrey Barbossa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hannibal Barca.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barca uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbossa.
Barca changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barbossa lands a body shot.
Barca has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barca darts in looking for a takedown but Barbossa gets double underhooks and turns Barca into the cage.
Barbossa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barca.
Barbossa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barca jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That kick from Barbossa tenderised Barca's leg. Barca is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barca misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barbossa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barbossa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barbossa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barbossa throws out a powerful jab.
Barca shoots in for a takedown but Barbossa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barca takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barca tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Barca misses with a looping left.
Barbossa lunges at Barca with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barca's hand.
Barca goes for a double leg but Barbossa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barbossa continues to drive forward.
Barbossa ducks under a wild hook from Barca.
Barca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barca on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That kick from Barbossa tenderised Barca's leg. Barca is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barca blocks a jab.
Barca rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barbossa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barbossa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barbossa throws a jab but it's blocked by Barca.
Hannibal Barca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbossa staying out of range there.
Barca thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Nice uppercut there from Barbossa.
Barbossa throws a lazy right hand but Barca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barca drops his hands momentarily and Barbossa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barca slips a jab from Barbossa.
Barbossa cracks a nice hook into Barca's ribs.
Barca takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barbossa keeps Barca at a distance using the push kick.
Barbossa slips a jab from Barca.
Barbossa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Barbossa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barbossa avoids the body shot from Barca.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barbossa.
Barca moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbossa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barca moves away.
Barca misses with a two punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Geoffrey Barbossa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barbossa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geoffrey Barbossa!
Geoffrey Barbossa thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Hannibal Barca stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will either find a way, or make one.'.
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Event:
GAMMA#606 Rutten v Torres
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
White forces Barca back against the cage and clinches.
Barca has White pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. White manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nice elbow from White. #CUT2#
It looks like Hannibal Barca has been cut.
White lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short left from White.
White leaning his opponent against the cage.
White digs a right hand into Barca's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barca's gas tank.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Barca takes an elbow to the temple. #BC#
Barca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
White closes the distance and clinches.
Barca blocks an elbow strike.
White works on Barca's body with a couple of short punches.
White misses with an elbow strike.
#TD#
Barca lands a takedown into guard.
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!
White working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barca.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
White is still trying to improve position.
White is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1##SUB2#
White throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barca stands up over White, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barca stopping the sweep attempt from White.#SUB2#
White working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barca doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barca manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barca postures up in White's guard and throws a big left but White blocks it.
Barca trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
White looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
White not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barca is working White over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
White working for a triangle but Barca defends it easily.
#T2#
Barca is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
White looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barca postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barca postures up and lands a big shot to White's brow. #SUB2#
Barca got a little sloppy there for a moment and White has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barca has managed to get both his arms back between White's legs - danger averted.
Barca postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barca working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of White's head.
Barca is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barca with a nice head shot there.
Barca is in close to White's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
White has momentary wrist control but Barca slips an elbow through the middle.
Barca trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
Barca with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Barca with a nice head shot there.
Barca wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
Barca preventing the sweep.
Barca postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
White looking for a guillotine here but Barca defends easily.
White is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barca landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Barca landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
White is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barca has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Barca stopping the sweep attempt from White.
Barca wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
Barca is working White over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barca sitting in guard here, content to control.
Barca advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Barca dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hannibal Barca'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#
White fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barca with a poor takedown #CL2#
and White counters by moving into the clinch.
White gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
White pushes Barca back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
White lands a shot to the body.
White pushes off an throws an elbow but Barca leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
White throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Barca avoids a wild elbow strike from White.
Barca is working for takedown but White is calmly controlling the position for now.
Barca has White pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. White manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannibal Barca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White stalling in the clinch but Barca improves position.
White is trying to maintain a safe position but Barca gets an underhook and turns White into the cage.
Good body shot from White.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by White.
A short left from White.
White lands an elbow that stopped Barca in his tracks for a moment.
I was talking to Barca's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
White lands an elbow just above Barca 's eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barca looking for a takedown.
Barca goes for a takedown in the clinch but White prevents it.
White goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Barca has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. White avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Barca looking for a takedown.
White is leaning against Barca and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
White lands a hook that snaps the head of Barca backwards.
White gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barca.
White comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
White misses with a hook to the ribs.
White lands with a left to the head.
Barca is trying to work for a single leg takedown but White pulls him back up using the underhooks.
White working aggressively here.
Stalling in the clinch from White.
Barca tries for a takedown but White manages to get underhooks.
White creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barca's defenses.
Barca has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. White avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
White prevents a takedown attempt there.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
Barca is trying to push White away but White has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
White lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
White doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
White lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barca or not.
Barca blocks a body shot from White. #TD#
Barca gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hannibal Barca overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White works his way to full guard. Good work.
White seems keen to control Barca's posture.
Barca working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of White's head.
White trying to control the position.
Barca working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of White's head.#SUB2#
White looking for a guillotine here but Barca defends easily.
Barca advances to half guard. #T3#
White avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barca.
Barca landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
White makes his way to full guard. A much better position for White.
Barca lands a couple of elbows.
Barca lands a couple of elbows.
Barca wants to control from the top but White keeps moving. #SUB2#
White is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barca defends well.
Barca with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Barca wants to control from the top but White keeps moving. #T4#
White working a defensive guard here.
Barca content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
White manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barca manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Barca has his foot on White's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. White works his way back into a safe position though.
White working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
White is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
White is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Barca had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. White defends it easily.#SUB#
Barca throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! White escapes and throws Barca's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hannibal Barca's cut.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Barca darts in looking for a takedown but White gets double underhooks and turns Barca into the cage.
Danny White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
White closes the distance and pushes Barca back into the cage.
White tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barca is working for takedown but White is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barca.
Barca wants to take the fight to the mat but White manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannibal Barca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A hook to the body from White.
White creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barca's defenses.
White has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Barca seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if White can turn it around.
Barca is looking for a takedown up against the cage. White gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A right handed body shot lands from White.
White lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
White gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Danny White seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White works on Barca's body with a couple of short punches.
White gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
White comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
White pushes Barca back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barca has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. White is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
White lands a shot to the body.#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from White.
White lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by White.
White lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from White.
White lands with a light punch inside.
White is pressed up against the cage. Barca has hold of a leg and is looking to drag White down to the mat. White avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Barca steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from White. That one must have hurt.#CL2#
White pushes Barca up against the cage in a clinch.
White lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
White lands with a short shot to the head.
White lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
White has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barca looking for a takedown.
Barca goes for a takedown in the clinch but White prevents it.
White lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
Hannibal Barca's cut is getting worse.
A shot in the inside from White.
White struggles to land a body shot inside as Barca controls his hands.
White lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barca.#T2#
White lands an elbow inside that Barca shrugs off.
A right handed body shot lands from White.
A short right from White on the inside.
Barca can't get the takedown.
White lands with a left to the head.
White lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by White. #ROC2#
Barca is rocked!
White lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Barca is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
White lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
White dips a shoulder and cracks Barca with a mighty uppercut! Barca falls back against the cage and White unloads with a barrage of strikes! Barca 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 - White screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny White!
In his post fight interview, Danny White started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Hannibal Barca stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will either find a way, or make one.'.
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Event:
GAMMA#601 Gunnar v Rutten
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Barca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Young.
Young scoring well with a low kick there.
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barca blocks a head kick by Young.
Barca connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Young takes one to the side of the head.
Young cracks the inside of Barca's front leg.
Young gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Barca counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barca.
Barca working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Young's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barca throwing strikes from guard but Young blocks nicely.
Barca working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barca is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barca keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Young's head.#T1#
Barca is looking to work some ground and pound but Young has wrist control.
Barca wants to pass the guard but Young is keeping the position.
Barca trying to control the position from guard on top but Young is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barca passes Young's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Young looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barca winds up and cracks Young with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Barca wants to pass the guard but Young is defending well.
Barca lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Barca is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Barca is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Young sees it coming and defends easily.
Barca has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Barca is trying to work for a kimura but Young is defending well.
Barca throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Young to regain full guard.
Young working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barca.
Barca working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Young wants to stand and escape but Barca is having none of it. #ES2#
Young kicks Barca off and gets to his feet.
Barca tries to score a power double leg takedown but Young sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barca somewhat.#T3#
Young connects with a body shot that sends Barca's belly button to the back.
A low kick from Young misses #TD#
and Barca decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Young's guard.
Barca works over Young with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barca with a nice head shot there.
Young utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barca prevents Young from getting back to his feet.
Barca is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Young manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T4##BC#
Barca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Young misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barca blocks a head kick by Young.
Barca fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barca jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barca on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Barca smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hannibal Barca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Young misses the target.
Barca fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Young throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD#
and Barca counters with a nice double leg into side control. Young won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Barca goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Young rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barca's guard! Nice work there by Young! #SUB#
Barca looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Young passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Barca is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Young pulls his head out easily.
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 Hannibal Barca will probably get the nod.
That's time! Barca's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Young scores with a jab.
Young fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barca looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Some wild striking there from Young.
Young tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barca was well out of range. Poor timing from Young.
Barca looks for a takedown but Young sprawls well.
Young fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barca checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barca lands a jab to the nose.
Barca looks to land a left hand but Young moved out of range nicely.
Barca lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Barca throws a hook to the side of Young's head but Young sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barca thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barca backing away here, and Young unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The fighters circling - Young throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Young swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barca shoots in looking for a takedown. Young tries to sprawl out of it but Barca keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Young manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Young showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barca.
Young moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Barca throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barca uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Young has time to react.
Young is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barca rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Young uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barca.
Barca avoids the body shot from Young.
Daft Young seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donk. Barca catches Young right on the button with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Barca misses the target.
Young misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barca.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barca.
Young fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barca is out of range.
Young looks to land a combination but Barca avoids it well.
Barca drops down looking for a counter takedown but Young sprawls and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Young.
Young swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barca throws a shot from downtown. Young moves away and avoids it.
Barca moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromYoung.
Daft Young is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barca takes a swing at Young's ribcage but misses.
Barca connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barca ducks under a wild hook from Young.#T3#
Young swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Young moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Barca has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Young avoids a punch combination nicely.
Young is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barca shoots in but no luck this time.
Young feints a counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannibal Barca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Young moves away.
Nice defenses there by Barca.
Young bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Young was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Young is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Young catches Barca with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Young scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Young jabs Barca right on the nose. Barca blinks but takes it well.
Young moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Young uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barca.
Young uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barca.
A little jabbing left from Young on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Young throws a lazy right hand but Barca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barca throws a lazy right hand but Young sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young throws a leg kick but Barca sees it coming and moves out of range.
Young lands a head kick!
Young takes one on the button.
Young showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barca.
Young dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Daft Young will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Young throws a hook but Barca avoids it easily.
A jab from Barca does it's job there.
Young throws a head kick that Barca semi-blocks.
Barca throws a nice looking combination but Young bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barca shoots for a double leg takedown but Young sprawls well. He's pushed Barca's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Young misses with a head kick.
Barca takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Barca has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Young.
Young misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young lands with a right hand.
Barca ducks under a wild hook from Young.
Barca has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Young throws a shot from downtown. Barca moves away and avoids it.
Young defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barca.
A little jabbing left from Young on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannibal Barca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barca scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Young connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Young throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Young scores with a leg kick.
Barca scores with a jab to the head.
Nice shot by Young.
Barca doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barca gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barca throws a lazy uppercut
and Young connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Young manages to avoid it.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Young misses. #TD#
Barca scores with a takedown into Young's guard.
Young utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barca throws an elbow that misses. Young uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barca's guard. Nice move by Young!#REVB#
Barca wants to improve his position but instead Young has moved into half guard.
Barca wants to control but Young passes into side.
Barca gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Barca looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Barca is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barca wants to control but Young is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Barca with the active half guard here but Young passes nicely into side control.#SU2#
Young stands up.
Young rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barca moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Young moves away.
Young throws a nice looking combination but Barca bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Barca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Young moves away.
Barca throws a hook but Young avoids it easily.
Barca misses with a takedown
and Young counters with a stiff right hand.
Barca is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD#
Barca shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Young has one foot on Barca's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Young misses with a hook. Barca ducked under it nicely.
Barca throws a jab when Young was well out of range.
Young appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Young throws a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daft Young comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Young has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hannibal Barca!
Hannibal Barca took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, AnonymouS for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
GAMMA#595 Prado v Yount
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Barca moves out of range as Spanked strikes.
Barca throwing a counter right hand but Spanked manages to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Barca has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Barca misses with a hook.
Barca closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spanked circles away.
Barca looks to throw the jab but Spanked is out of range. #TD#
Barca closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Spanked controlling the position well.
Barca is nestled in close to Spanked, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Spanked controlling the position for now.
Let's hope that Spanked 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barca thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Spanked's head.
Barca not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Spanked trying to control here.
#T1#
Barca missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Spanked wants to improve his position but Barca is controlling well.
Spanked has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barca is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Barca is trying to work for a kimura but Spanked is defending well.
Spanked is concentrating on defense, preventing Barca from advancing position.
Spanked keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Barca trying to pass the guard but Spanked defending well.
Spanked trying to control here.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Barca seems to be looking for submissions.
Spanked controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Barca connects with a nice short shot to Spanked's temple.
Barca lands with a punch from half guard.
Spanked controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Barca thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Spanked's head.
Spanked is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barca scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Spanked is looking to control Barca's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Spanked avoid being mounted?
Spanked keeping control of the position.
Spanked tries to get to full guard but Barca has control of the leg.
Spanked keeping control of the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Spanked.
Spanked avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barca. #SUB#
Barca is working for a kimura but Spanked is defending it quite comfortably.
Barca missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spanked trying to control but Barca postures up.
Barca looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Spanked wants to control but Barca is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Barca dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Barca fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Spanked doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Spanked throws a looping overhand right but Barca ducks down to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Spanked 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Spanked moves away from the strike by Barca.
Spanked avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Barca.
Spanked doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Barca lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barca misses with an uppercut. Spanked saw that one coming.
Spanked let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barca throws a hook to the side of Spanked's head but Spanked sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spanked appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spanked manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Spanked misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barca on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Spanked scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Spanked misses.
Barca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spanked was well out of range. Poor timing from Barca.
Spanked paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Spanked misses with a few strikes there.
Barca fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spanked doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Spanked just misses with a punch to the body.
Barca takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barca jabs Spanked right on the nose. Spanked blinks but takes it well.
Decent striking displayed by Spanked there.
Barca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barca half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A swing and a miss from Spanked.
Barca misses with a straight left.
Barca lands a slapping body shot.
#TD#
Spanked gets caught napping as Barca dives in and scores a takedown. Spanked manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barca postures up in Spanked's guard and throws a big left but Spanked blocks it.
Spanked has control of Barca's left arm, preventing Barca from doing any damage.
Barca might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Barca throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barca pushing down on Spanked's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Spanked blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barca.
Barca throwing shots but Spanked is blocking nicely.
Spanked is concentrating on defense, preventing Barca from advancing position.
Barca tries to pass the half guard into mount. Spanked knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Spanked trying to control here.
Barca missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Spanked is positioning himself well to prevent Barca advancing to mount.
Barca wants to free his trapped foot but Spanked is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Spanked is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Barca is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spanked doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barca.
Spanked trying to control here.
Hannibal Barca overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spanked controlling the position for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Spanked throws a looping overhand right but Barca ducks down to avoid it.
Spanked looks to score with a jab to the body but Barca is just out of range.
Spanked throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barca feinted with a counter takedown.
Barca fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spanked.
Spanked throws a series of punches but Barca moves out of range.
Barca moves forwards but Spanked connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Spanked tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barca was well out of range. Poor timing from Spanked.
Gonna Spanked seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barca's corner calls for a 1-2. Barca obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Barca misses with an uppercut.
Barca connects with a nice looking jab.
Spanked pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Barca dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Barca scores with a hook to the body. Spanked takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Spanked misses with a wild body shot.
Barca takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barca fails with a takedown attempt.
Spanked is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barca rather than just go for the knockout.
Spanked lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spanked looks to land a right hand but Barca moved out of range.
Barca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spanked.
Spanked getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barca lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters circling - Spanked throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Spanked throws a looping overhand right but Barca ducks down to avoid it.
Barca takes a swing at Spanked's ribcage but misses.
Barca misses with a looping left.
Barca is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spanked can do to turn this around?
Barca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barca half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Spanked misses with a head kick.
Barca lands with an uppercut that bounces Spanked off the cage and back into range.
Barca on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Spanked waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barca.
Gonna Spanked is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spanked fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barca manages to avoid it.#TD#
Spanked gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Spanked is trying to keep Barca in close.
Barca with a nice head shot there.
Gonna Spanked has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Spanked is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Spanked keeping moving, preventing Barca from controlling successfully.
Barca throws a big right hand that misses.
Spanked is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Barca with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spanked is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barca postures up in Spanked's guard and throws a big left but Spanked blocks it. #SUB2#
Spanked has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barca can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Barca wants to control from the top but Spanked keeps moving.
Barca wants to pass the guard but Spanked is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Barca throws a hook to the side of Spanked's head but Spanked sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barca displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spanked throws out the jab.
Barca pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barca slips a jab from Spanked.
Barca uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spanked.
Spanked defending well as Barca loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Barca lands with a nice body punch.
Barca lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Spanked throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spanked loads up on a big right hand but Barca slips the punch.
Barca looks to land a right hand but Spanked moved out of range.
Spanked uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barca.
Barca lands the left hand.
Barca lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Spanked throws a lazy right hand but Barca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barca looks to land a left hand but Spanked moved out of range nicely.
Spanked appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barca looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spanked is fending him off so far but Barca persists. Nope, Spanked circles away and we're back to standing.
Hannibal Barca is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spanked ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barca moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hannibal Barca showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barca has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hannibal Barca!
An out of breath and clearly excited Hannibal Barca thanked AnonymouS for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
GAMMA#589 Prado v Barca
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Prado wants to slow Barca down by chopping away at his legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Prado.
Prado swings for the body but Barca moves out of range.
Barca scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barca dodges the punch combination from Prado.
Prado scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barca takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Prado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barca.
Barca uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Prado.
Prado connects with a body shot that sends Barca's belly button to the back.
Fernando Prado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been told by Prado's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from Barca finds it's way through Prado's defenses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Barca has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Barca misses with an uppercut.
Prado buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barca keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Prado misses with a hook. Barca ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Prado fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barca checks it well.
Barca dives in for a single leg takedown but Prado sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Prado throws a nice outside leg kick.
Prado feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barca's calf.
Prado wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barca lands with a cross.
A big right from Barca misses.
Barca has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Barca shoots in for a double leg but Prado sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barca lands with an uppercut that bounces Prado off the cage and back into range.
Prado is looking to wear down Barca with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barca has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Prado.
Barca displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Prado throws out the jab.
Prado throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Prado lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Prado has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Prado there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barca rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Prado moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Prado looks to score with a jab to the body but Barca is just out of range.#T2#
Barca avoids the body shot from Prado.
Barca looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Prado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barca was well out of range. Poor timing from Prado.
Prado misses the shot to the body.
Prado throws a solid leg kick but Barca takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Prado.
Prado misses with a body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Prado. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Prado.
Barca defending well as Prado loads up on a big left hand.
Prado fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barca connects with a good right hand that stumbles Prado. Prado circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Prado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barca.
A looping hook to the body misses from Prado. Barca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Prado lands with a straight right. Barca didn't see that one coming.
Prado slips a straight right by Barca.
Prado misses with a body punch
and Barca counters with a straight right hand.
Barca blocks the body kick.
Barca throws a nice looking combination but Prado bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
A jab from Barca misses.
Prado connects with an inside leg kick.
Fernando Prado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Prado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barca.
Good work by Barca as he checks the leg kick.
Prado throws a body shot but no joy.
Prado wants to land a leg kick but Barca is out of range.
Barca fails with a takedown attempt.
Prado feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Fernando Prado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hannibal Barca.
Prado tries to move into range but Barca moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD2#
Barca feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Barca throws a big right hand that misses.
Prado keeping moving, preventing Barca from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Barca drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barca jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barca throws a big elbow that misses.
Prado pulls Barca in close to prevent any damage.
Barca has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Prado keeping moving, preventing Barca from controlling successfully.
Barca working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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 Fernando Prado will probably get the nod.
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#
Barca throws a body shot but no joy.
Barca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Prado.
Barca throws a counter combo.
Barca with a jab.
Barca tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Prado defends well and Barca ends up having to push Prado into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barca moves out of range of the body kick from Prado.
Jab from Barca.
Barca's corner calls for a 1-2. Barca obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Prado swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barca counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Prado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barca moves away.
Barca misses with a looping left.
Barca avoids the body shot from Prado.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barca misses with a wild body shot.
Prado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barca.
Barca has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Prado.
Nice defenses there by Barca.
Barca loads up on a big right hand but Prado slips the punch.#T1#
Prado misses the shot to the body.
Prado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barca.
Barca has his takedown stuffed
and Prado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barca might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Barca lands a head shot.
Prado throws a wild body kick that Barca sees coming a mile off.
Barca moves forwards but Prado connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barca throws a body shot but no joy.
Prado connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barca takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fernando Prado is winning the standup battle so far.
Barca fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fernando Prado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hannibal Barca.
Prado throws a front kick that sends Barca stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Prado. Barca does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Prado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barca.
Barca takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Prado swings widly with a right hand
and Barca counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prado lands a jab to Barca's midsection.
Prado lands a jab to Barca's midsection.
Prado slips a straight right by Barca.
Prado works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD2#
Barca decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Prado is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Prado has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barca is working away from the top position though.
Barca throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Prado to regain full guard.
Barca postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Barca wants to control from the top but Prado keeps moving.
Prado looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Barca throwing strikes but missing.
Prado avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barca is looking to work some ground and pound but Prado has wrist control.
Barca trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barca is looking to work some ground and pound but Prado has wrist control.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barca with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barca throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Prado works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Prado is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Prado keeping moving, preventing Barca from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Prado misses with a kick to the body.
Prado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barca shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barca fails to land the takedown.
Prado slaps away a takedown attempt from Barca, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Barca dives in and grabs Prado's left leg, looking for a takedown. Prado pushes down on Barca's head and hops out.
Prado moves out of range as Barca strikes.
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 Fernando Prado will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Barca steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Prado.
Barca avoids the body shot from Prado.
Prado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barca tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Prado lands with a nice body punch.
Prado misses with an uppercut. Barca saw that one coming.
Barca misses with a left hand
and Prado counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Prado tries a head kick but it misses.
Prado defending well as Barca loads up on a big left hand.
Barca drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barca on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Prado ducks under a wild hook from Barca.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prado looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barca throws an overhand right that lands on Prado's shoulder, as Prado tries to avoid the shot.
Prado throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Prado looks for the body kick but Barca saw that one coming.
Prado leaves Barca with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Barca moves out of range of the body kick from Prado.
Barca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Prado quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Barca checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barca looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barca's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab lands there for Prado.
Barca is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Prado.
Prado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barca dives in and grabs Prado's left leg, looking for a takedown. Prado pushes down on Barca's head and hops out.
Prado misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Barca counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Prado!
Prado is trying to control Barca's posture but Barca avoids it.
Barca tries to score with some ground and pound. Prado controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Barca in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Barca working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Barca trying to control the action but Prado is working from the bottom.
Prado on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Barca tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
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!
Barca misses with the ground and pound.
Prado dodges the ground and pound from Barca.
Barca looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Prado is avoiding damage well.
#SUB2#
Barca is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Prado is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Prado is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Barca misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Barca working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Barca working the ground and pound.
Prado taking punishment in the form of punches.
Barca landing strikes.
The ground and pound from Barca seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Barca fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Barca working the ground and pound but Prado is defending the strikes.
An elbow from Barca crashes against the mat.
#T4#
Barca trying to control the action but Prado is working from the bottom.
Prado is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Barca throws a strike aimed at the side of Prado's head but Prado avoids it well.
Prado manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barca's best efforts.#SUB2#
Barca is working for a submission of some sort.
Barca is looking to stall here but Prado recovers full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Hannibal Barca just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Nice defenses there by Barca.
A combination from Barca does no damage.
Prado lands with a thumping leg kick.
#TD2#
Prado gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Prado scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Prado goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Prado tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barca on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Prado. Prado obviously looking to wear him down.
Barca misses the shot to the body.
Prado tried to counter with a leg kick but Barca avoided it.
Prado moves away from the strike by Barca.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barca fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Prado avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Prado is looking to land body kicks.
Barca lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barca misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barca lands a nice hook to Prado's body. Prado takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Prado lands with a thumping leg kick.
Prado connects with a body shot that sends Barca's belly button to the back.
Barca chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Prado can pounce on him.
#TD2#
Prado gets caught napping as Barca dives in and scores a takedown. Prado manages to retain guard.#ES#
Prado is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barca can't get the takedown.
Prado lands a nice shot to the body.
Barca looking for a takedown.
Fernando Prado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hannibal Barca.
Barca has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Prado is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Barca is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Barca lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Prado prevents the takedown attempt.
#T2#
Prado lands a shot to the body.
Barca drops down looking for an ankle pick but Prado pulls his leg out and moves away.
Prado throws a hook to the side of Barca's head but Barca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Prado throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Prado scores with a nice body kick.
Barca scores with a hook to the body. Prado takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barca on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Barca works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barca shoots and misses
and Barca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Prado leaves Barca with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Prado scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Prado connects with a leg kick. Barca looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3#
Prado connects with the punch.
Barca stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Prado.
A big left from Prado misses.
Prado throws out a powerful jab.
Prado thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Barca if he has to take too many more of those.
Barca shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Prado as he jumps to the side.
Prado misses with a few strikes there.
Prado blocks a jab.
Prado tries a low kick but Barca avoids it.
And Barca tries to counter it with a takedown but Prado pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Prado defending well as Barca loads up on a big left hand.
Barca throws a looping overhand right but Prado ducks down to avoid it.
Prado scores with a spinning back kick!
Barca shoots in for a takedown but Prado shows good takedown defense. #T4#
Prado just misses with a punch to the body.
Prado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barca shoots in for a double leg but Prado sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barca will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barca takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Prado. That's going to slow Barca down.
Prado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barca.
Barca takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Prado throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barca connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Prado bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jab by Prado.
Barca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Prado.
Nice jab there from Barca.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando Prado had his way with Hannibal Barca in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Prado tried to score with a low kick but Barca checks it.
Barca drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Prado defends it well.
Prado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barca.
Prado connects with a right hand. Barca shakes it off.
Barca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Prado defending well as Barca loads up on a big left hand.
Prado slips under a jab from Barca.
Barca will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barca avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Barca shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Prado's guard.
Barca lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prado avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barca accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barca throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barca accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barca postures up.
Barca chips away with some ground and pound.
Barca postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barca with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barca working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barca is looking to work some ground and pound but Prado has wrist control.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Prado working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barca.
Prado keeping moving, preventing Barca from controlling successfully.
Prado has momentary wrist control but Barca slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Barca trying to control but Prado is working from the bottom.
Prado preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Prado lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barca thows a left - swing and a miss!
Prado throws a quick counter kick to the body but Barca avoids it.
Barca blocks a jab.
Barca is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Prado drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Prado misses with a few strikes there.
Prado will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Prado takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sloppy strikes from Barca. Those never looked like landing.
Barca misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Barca looks to land a right hand but Prado moved out of range.
Barca has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Prado.
Barca tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barca misses with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barca.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barca. Prado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by Prado there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Prado pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barca is out of range and Prado settles back down.
Barca throws an overhand right that lands on Prado's shoulder, as Prado tries to avoid the shot.
Barca tries to bum rush Prado with a series of wild strikes but Prado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Prado attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Prado throws a body kick that misses. #TD2#
Barca gets a takedown into half guard.
Prado blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barca.
Fernando Prado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Barca controlling the action here.
Barca is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hannibal Barca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prado is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#SUB2#
Barca goes for an armbar but Prado turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Prado.
Barca trying to strike off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hannibal Barca comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Prado has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Fernando Prado!
Fernando Prado retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Fernando Prado thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Hannibal Barca was interviewed post fight and said 'I will either find a way, or make one.'.
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Event:
GAMMA#583 Quinn v Gennero 2
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Sito throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2#
It looks like Hannibal Barca has been cut.
A punch combination from Barca misses.
Sito looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab by Barca.
Barca fails to land the takedown.
Sito was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Barca will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sito wants to counter with a clinch but Barca pushes him away.
A big right from Sito misses.
Barca misses with a straight right.
Sito has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sito lands with an uppercut that bounces Barca off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sito looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barca works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A big right from Barca misses.
Barca throws the left hand but Sito avoids the punch easily.
Barca avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Barca keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#TD#
Barca feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sito pulls Barca in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sito trying to control the position.
Barca landing some decent shots from guard.
Sito controlling the position.
Barca passes into half guard.
Sito blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barca.
Sito is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Barca jumps into side control!
Barca postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T2#
You can see the frustration on Sito's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barca in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sito is trying to get back to half guard.
The ground and pound from Barca seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sito taking a bit of punishment here - Barca scoring with strikes.
Barca throws an elbow but Sito slips to the side and avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sito tries to improve position but can't.
Barca fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sito dodges the ground and pound from Barca.
The ground and pound from Barca seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Barca creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sito sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sito is not content to let Barca control the position. #T3#
Sito is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barca grinds an elbow into Sito's temple.
Barca lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sito gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sito is staying active underneath Barca, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barca lands a nice short elbow.
Barca thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Barca throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sito is trying to get back to full guard.
Barca wants to take a breather but Sito is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barca not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barca throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sito is not content to let Barca control the position.
Barca thows a huge punch but Sito dodges it nicely.
Barca lands strikes from half guard.
Barca working over Sito with some ground and pound. Sito looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Barca has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sito wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sito manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Barca dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hannibal Barca's cut.
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#
Sito bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barca's head.
Sito connects with an inside leg kick.
Sito ducks under a wild hook from Barca.
Barca throws a right hand that misses
letting Sito counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barca. Sito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sito takes one to the side of the head.
Sito throws a hook but Barca avoids it easily.
Barca appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Barca throws an off balance right hand
and Sito connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice sprawl there from Sito as Barca shoots in.
Sito feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sito takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#TD#
Barca scores with a takedown into Sito's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barca with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Barca trying to control but Sito is working from the bottom.
Barca preventing the sweep.
Hannibal Barca overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barca scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sito controls Barca momentarily but Barca frees himself.
Barca missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sito utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barca is looking to work some ground and pound but Sito has wrist control.#SUB#
Barca drops back looking for a leg! Sito is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sito manages to kick Barca off! Barca jumps back into Sito's guard.
Sito is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sito is continuing to stall.
Sito not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barca wants to control from the top but Sito keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Barca won't allow Sito to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Barca tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sito defends well and Barca ends up having to push Sito into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barca looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sito throws a right hand that Barca ducks under and follows up with a left that Barca also avoids with ease.
Hannibal Barca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barca fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Sito misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannibal Barca. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Barca takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barca is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sito can do to turn this around?
Sito avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robert Sito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barca closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sito connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barca fails with the takedown.
Sito looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barca wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barca misses with an uppercut
and Barca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barca misses with a left hand
and Sito cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barca looks to score with a jab to the body but Sito is just out of range.#T4#
Sito slaps away a takedown attempt from Barca, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sito! But no joy.
Barca is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sito throws a leg kick but Barca sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sito displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barca.
Danga de danga de dang - Barca scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sito thows a leg kick but Barca checks it
and Sito takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barca blocks a jab.
Barca looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Barca bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Sito showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hannibal Barca'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
A combination from Barca does no damage.
Barca lands a nice hook to Sito's body. Sito takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sito avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sito swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barca fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sito avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Barca throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sito tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Barca is in Sito's guard.#ES2#
Sito has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Barca has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sito lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sito is pressed up against the cage. Barca has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sito down to the mat. Sito avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sito blocks a jab.#T1#
Barca throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barca ducks right into an uppercut from Sito.
Nice body punch from Sito.
Barca goes for a double leg but Sito avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sito continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannibal Barca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Sito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barca misses with an uppercut. Sito saw that one coming.
Barca shoots in and drives through. Sito sprawls well.
Barca throws the left hand but Sito avoids the punch easily.
Sito will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barca throws a hook to the side of Sito's head but Sito sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Barca checks a leg kick nicely.
Barca with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sito misses with a double jab.
Barca drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sito sprawls and moves away.
Sito throws a jab when Barca was well out of range.
Barca scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sito in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barca darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barca shoots in looking for a takedown. Sito tries to sprawl out of it but Barca keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sito manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sito avoids the body shot from Barca.
Sito takes one to the side of the head.
#TD#
Barca closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Barca lands in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Sito manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barca manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Sito controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sito won't allow Barca to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barca is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Barca stops Sito from standing up.
Barca slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barca trying to control the position from guard on top but Sito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Barca stands and throws Sito's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sito tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barca working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sito is not content to let Barca control the position.
Barca working away.
Barca lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sito pushes Barca away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Barca gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
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 Hannibal Barca.
I think Barca has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hannibal Barca!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Hannibal Barca made sure he mentioned AnonymouS, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
GAMMA#577 Hoi v Tallon
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Boma throws a lazy right hand but Barca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barca changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Barca.
Barca throws a good cross that connects.
Barca tests Boma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barca looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barca scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barca. Boma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boma stuffs the takedown attempt from Barca. Barca gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barca lunges at Boma with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boma's hand.
Boma has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Boma throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT2#
It looks like Hannibal Barca has been cut.#T1#
Barca fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barca just misses with a punch to the body.
Barca throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boma counters with a straight right hand.
Boma slaps away a takedown attempt from Barca, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Barca lands a really nice looking cross but Boma seems unphased.
Boma lands with a hook. Barca tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boma on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boma avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Boma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barca circles away quickly and effectively.
Barca misses with a hook. Boma ducked under it nicely.
Boma is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barca throws a lazy right hand but Boma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barca tries to bum rush Boma with a series of wild strikes but Boma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barca sets himself, and Boma steps forward looking for the clinch! Barca avoids it this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barca fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannibal Barca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barca digs a good body shot into Boma's ribs.
Boma misses with a head kick.
Barca throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boma's waist but Boma gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barca off to one side.
Barca lands the left hand.
Barca throws a right hand that Boma ducks under and follows up with a left that Boma also avoids with ease.
Boma looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Nice uppercut lands for Barca. That snapped Boma's head back.
#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barca.
Boma looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big right from Barca misses.
Barca misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barca tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boma defends well and Barca ends up having to push Boma into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boma fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barca misses with an uppercut. Boma saw that one coming.
Boma looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Boma moves away from the strike by Barca. #T4#
Barca lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boma circles away quickly and effectively.
Barca throws an off balance right hand
and Boma counters with a stiff right hand.
Boma slips under a jab.
Boma is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hannibal Barca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Barca closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Barca lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barca distracts Boma with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Boma is pulling down on Barca's head to control his posture.
Boma wants to stand and escape but Barca is having none of it.
Boma looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Barca dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hannibal Barca's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Boma.
Barca throws a lazy right hand but Boma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boma tries to counter with a clinch but Barca shakes him off and moves away.
Boma slips a straight right by Barca.
Boma is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barca with a body shot.
Barca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boma moves away.
Boma tries to counter with a clinch but Barca shakes him off and moves away.
Barca is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barca scores with a jab to the head.
Boma misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barca connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boma stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boma wants it to stay on the feet.
Boma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Barca was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Barca fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1#
Barca throws a looping overhand right but Boma ducks down to avoid it.
Barca fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barca misses with a looping left.
Barca lands a nice shot that snaps Boma's head back.
Nice straight punches there by Barca. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barca.
Boma throws a head kick that half lands.
Boma throws a leg kick but Barca checks it.
Barca jabs Boma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Boma scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barca throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boma counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barca is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boma sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannibal Barca. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Barca misses with a right hand
and Boma counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boma throws a hook but Barca blocks it.
Barca tries to counter with a takedown but Boma is quick to defend against it.
Barca scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barca misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barca is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Barca swinging wildly here.
Barca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barca misses with a takedown attempt - Boma sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3#
Barca shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boma but Boma pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boma wants to counter the offense by Barca and move into the clinch position.
A punch lands to the side of Boma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boma gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barca throws a lazy uppercut
and Boma counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Barca out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Boma is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Oscar Boma!
An out of breath Oscar Boma thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Hannibal Barca spoke after the fight, saying 'I will either find a way, or make one.'.
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Event:
SP ICON: Calm before the Storm
Date: Jul 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Anders has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Anders feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barcas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barca displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Barca misses the jab.
Anders misses with a straight right.
Anders lands a jab to Barca's midsection.
Anders avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barca takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Anders swings for the body but Barca moves out of range.
Barca misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice cross by Barca.
Barca fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Anders misses the target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Anders, right into the meat.
Anders tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anders avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Anders gets a clinch. #T1##BC#
Anders breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Barca gets a takedown into half guard.
Barca is keen to just control but Anders is a slippery customer.
Barca prevents Anders from improving his position.
Barca not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anders is trying to maintain the position but Barca is very close to passing his half guard.
Anders on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Barca working the head and body with strikes.
Anders's coaches at London MMA Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Barca seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Anders on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Anders desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Anders tries to roll over but Barca keeps him under control.
Barca lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Anders is looking for a sweep. Barca is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Barca is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Anders is just riding it out for now. Barca eventually gives up the hold.
Barca thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anders's head. #T3#
Barca throwing shots but Anders is blocking nicely.
Anders is looking for a sweep. Barca is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anders is looking to control Barca's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anders avoid being mounted?
Barca working the head and body with strikes.
Barca not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anders has his hands clasped together around Barca's back. He's all about the action.
Anders blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barca. #SUB2#
Barca is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Anders still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Anders has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Anders avoids the strikes from the bottom by Barca.#T4#
Barca manages to work his way to half guard, despite Anders's best efforts.
Barca wants to get back to full guard.
Anders moves nicely into side control.
Barca is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Anders prevents Barca from improving his position.#SUB2#
Barca looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Barca is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anders pulls his head out easily.
Anders wants to control but Barca is keeping him busy.
Anders passes to full mount!
Anders tries to control but Barca wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Barca dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Barca jabs Anders to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Barca tries to keep at a distance but Anders has taken the fight into the clinch.
Anders wants to stall.
Barca drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anders pulls his leg out and moves away.
Barca misses with an uppercut.
Barca punishes Anders's body with a nice straight punch.
Barca throws a big shot that misses.
A punch combination from Barca misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anders avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anders throws the kick towards the body but Barca avoids it.
Barca keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barca. Anders does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anders was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Anders walks into a left hand.
Anders drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barca misses with an uppercut. Anders saw that one coming.
Barca throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anders bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barca staying out of range there.
Anders buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barca with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Anders counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Barca is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ingemar Anders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hannibal Barca.
Anders prevents the takedown attempt.
Barca drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anders pulls his leg out and moves away.
Anders cracks Barca with a right hand to the side of the head.
Barca rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Anders counter with a right hand.
Barca misses with a lunging right hand
and Anders counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
A right-left combo lands from Anders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anders swings for the body but Barca moves out of range.
Barca with a poor takedown
and Anders counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anders throws a hook but Barca avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barca is defended easily by Anders.
Anders uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barca.
Barca might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Anders wants to clinch up but Barca keeps it at a distance.
Anders looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Anders looks to land a left hand but Barca moved out of range nicely.
Barca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anders does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Anders tries to clinch but Barca moves out of range.
Anders tries to close the distance and clinch but Barca swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ingemar Anders is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Barca shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anders as he jumps to the side.
Barca misses with a hook. Anders ducked under it nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Anders.
Anders misses the jab.
Barca circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
so Barca counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Barca postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anders trying to control the position.
Anders has control of Barca's left arm, preventing Barca from doing any damage. #T4#
Barca trying to control the position from guard on top but Anders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barca throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barca landing some decent shots from guard.
Barca trying to control the position from guard on top but Anders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barca might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Anders haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Barca distracts Anders with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hannibal Barca will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Barca lands a nice hook to Anders's body. Anders takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice body punch from Anders.
Anders connects with a crisp jab.
Anders misses with a body kick.#TD2#
Barca closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Anders gets back to half guard.
Barca working over Anders with some ground and pound. Anders looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Barca sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anders defending well though.
Barca has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Anders tries to roll over but Barca keeps him under control.
Anders is not content to let Barca control the position.
Barca throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Anders is trying to get back to full guard.
Anders is trying to maintain the position but Barca is very close to passing his half guard.
Barca sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anders defending well though. #SUB2#
Barca is looking for a kimura here.
Barca missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barca is pressing down on Anders's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anders is holding on for now.
Barca throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Anders to regain full guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barca in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hannibal Barca has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anders can't keep his opponent in guard - Barca advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barca throws a strike but Anders avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Barca throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barca missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barca trying to control the position from guard on top but Anders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barca missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barca with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Barca throws an elbow that misses. Anders uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barca's guard. Nice move by Anders!#REVR##T3#
Barca looking for a sweep. Not yet Barca, not yet. #SUB2#
Barca is looking for a triangle but Anders pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Barca is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Anders rolls with it to try and escape but Barca cranks on the arm and Anders is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hannibal Barca!
Hannibal Barca really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that AnonymouS logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
SP-ICON:Viva Las Vegas
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Stevenson throws a looping overhand right but Barca ducks down to avoid it.
A left lands for Barca.
Barca missing with a left hand there. Stevenson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barca slips a jab from Stevenson.
Barca scores with a jab to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Stevenson misses the target.
Stevenson misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Barca counters with a takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Barca seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Barca in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
You can see the frustration on Stevenson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barca creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barca lands an elbow.
Stevenson is looking for a sweep.
Barca working the ground and pound.
Barca has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T1#
Stevenson tries to lock up and control but Barca gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Barca lands a heavy elbow.
Barca landing strikes from the mount and Stevenson is in trouble! #ROC2#
Stevenson is rocked!
Stevenson tries to reverse the position but Barca maintains control.
Oh Stevenson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stevenson taking shots to the head.
Stevenson tries to hold on but Barca pushes him away.
Barca lands a big elbow - Stevenson is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Stevenson is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Hannibal Barca!
Hannibal Barca made sure to mention his sponsor, AnonymouS in his post fight interview.
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Event:
USFC 120
Date: May 29, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Mazzola bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barca tries to buck Mazzola off but Mazzola is having none of it.
Barca can't do much from the bottom here.
Barca is looking for a sweep.
Barca regains half guard.
Mazzola controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Barca looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Barca has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Mazzola. Oh but Barca has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Mazzola goes limp - he's gone! Barca jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hannibal Barca! Hannibal Barca retains his lightweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Hannibal Barca waved his t-shirt featuring AnonymouS's logo in front of the cameras.
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USFC 116
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Barca shoots in looking for a takedown but Ridgeway manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barca's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barca shoots in for a takedown but Ridgeway shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Barca scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ridgeway is trying to get back to full guard.
Barca is pressing down on Ridgeway's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ridgeway is holding on for now.
Barca is nestled in close to Ridgeway, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barca sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ridgeway defending well though.
Barca sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ridgeway defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway keeping control of the position.
Ridgeway keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Ridgeway is holding on to half guard well.
Ridgeway blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barca.
Barca 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.
Barca tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ridgeway knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ridgeway blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barca.
Ridgeway avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barca.
Ridgeway blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barca.
Barca trying to control the action but Ridgeway is working from the bottom.
Barca is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barca missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Barca wants to take a breather but Ridgeway is having none of it.
Barca is pressing down on Ridgeway's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ridgeway is holding on for now.
Barca thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barca throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ridgeway is looking to control Barca's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ridgeway avoid being mounted?
Barca is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barca missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barca missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ridgeway trying to control from the bottom.
#T3##SUB#
Barca looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ridgeway keeping hold of Barca's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Barca is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barca wants to take a breather but Ridgeway is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ridgeway works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barca throws an elbow that misses. Ridgeway uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barca's guard. Nice move by Ridgeway!#REVB##SUB#
Barca throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ridgeway told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Barca looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barca is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ridgeway is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Barca looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ridgeway stopping the sweep attempt from Barca.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Barca dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Barca looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barca throws a right and a left that both miss.
A lazy left from Barca finds it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ridgeway, as that shot connected.
Barca chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ridgeway can pounce on him.
Barca cracks a nice hook into Ridgeway's ribs.
Barca misses with a takedown attempt - Ridgeway sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A low kick from Ridgeway is predictable there
and Barca counters with a nice uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ridgeway, right into the meat.
Ridgeway throws a one two combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ridgeway scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barca connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ridgeway scoring well with a low kick there.
Barca moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Ridgeway lands with a slapping head kick.
Barca tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barca digs a good body shot into Ridgeway's ribs.
Ridgeway cracks the inside of Barca's front leg.
Ridgeway misses with a head kick.
Barca dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ridgeway throws a head kick but Barca moves out of range.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ridgeway takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Barca is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barca looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ridgeway is fending him off so far but Barca persists. Nope, Ridgeway circles away and we're back to standing.
Barca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ridgeway throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ridgeway jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ridgeway takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T2#
A big left from Barca misses.
Good exchange - Barca coming out on top.
Barca looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ridgeway takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL2#
Ridgeway clinches up with Barca and pushes him back against the cage.
Ridgeway misses with the head strike.
Ridgeway is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannibal Barca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
Barca tightens his grip and picks Ridgeway up, before dumping him to the ground. Ridgeway manages to land in guard.
Barca preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barca throws a big elbow that misses.
Barca pushes down on Ridgeway's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ridgeway keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Barca throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barca not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barca is looking to advance position but Ridgeway won't allow it.
Ridgeway wants to control but Barca passes into side.
Barca working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Barca tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Barca tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ridgeway is being controlled here.
Ridgeway managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Barca.
Ridgeway tries to bench press Barca off him but Barca keeps the position. #T4#
Ridgeway dodges the ground and pound from Barca.
Ridgeway tries to buck Barca off but Barca is having none of it.#SUB#
Barca tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Barca tries to score with some ground and pound. Ridgeway controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ridgeway is not content to let Barca control the position.
Ridgeway tries to bench press Barca off him but Barca keeps the position.
Ridgeway on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
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 Hannibal Barca will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3##TD#
Barca shoots in and gets a takedown into Ridgeway's guard.#ES2#
Ridgeway manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barca looking for a takedown.
Barca can't get the takedown.
Ridgeway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barca is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannibal Barca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ridgeway lands with a light punch inside.
Ridgeway gets underhooks to prevent Barca's takedown attempt.
Ridgeway struggles to land a body shot inside as Barca controls his hands.
Barca wants a takedown.
Barca goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ridgeway prevents it.
Ridgeway lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barca.
Ridgeway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ridgeway misses with a body punch.
Ridgeway is working Barca over against the cage.#BC#
Barca escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Barca takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ridgeway lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barca's sensitive parts.
Ridgeway pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barca blocks the body kick.
Ridgeway lands a leg kick that knocks Barca off balance momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ridgeway. That's going to slow Barca down.
Ridgeway lunges at Barca with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barca's hand.
Barca misses with a takedown attempt - Ridgeway sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barca with a nice cross.
Barca connects with a single shot there.
Barca shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barca throws a series of punches but Ridgeway avoids them all with ease. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barca throws a good cross that connects.
Ridgeway tries to clinch but Barca is having none of it.
Ridgeway throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barca fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ridgeway fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barca has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ridgeway takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ridgeway connects with an inside leg kick.
Ridgeway staying out of range there.
And Ridgeway responds with a good body kick, but Barca manages to step out the way in time.
A swing and a miss from Barca.#TD#
Barca scores with a takedown into Ridgeway's guard.
Ridgeway keeping moving, preventing Barca from controlling successfully.
Barca looking to pass the guard. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barca accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barca throws a big right hand that misses.
Ridgeway keeping moving, preventing Barca from controlling successfully.
Barca trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barca wants to control from the top but Ridgeway keeps moving.
Ridgeway pulls Barca in close to his closed guard and prevents Barca from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ridgeway scores with the left hand. Barca knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ridgeway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ridgeway is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ridgeway goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barca changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Barca misses with a wild combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Barca checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barca throws an overhand right that lands on Ridgeway's shoulder, as Ridgeway tries to avoid the shot.
Barca misses with a looping left.
Ridgeway moves away from the strike by Barca.
Barca is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Barca takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barca is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barca is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ridgeway sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ridgeway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ridgeway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ridgeway connects with a body shot that sends Barca's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathew Ridgeway really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ridgeway connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barca takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ridgeway scores with a push kick.
Ridgeway fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barca is out of range.
Ridgeway throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barca.
Barca misses with a lunging right hand
and Ridgeway counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Barca shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Barca showed some decent athleticism there.
Barca missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Barca is thwarting Ridgeway's attempts to control the position.
Ridgeway wants to get back to his feet.
Barca lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Barca passes to full mount!
Barca scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ridgeway?
Barca tries to control but Ridgeway wriggling away.
Barca throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Barca throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ridgeway because Barca loaded up on that one. #T2#
Barca throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ridgeway because Barca loaded up on that one.
Barca lands with some strikes.
Ridgeway takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Barca looking to ground and pound but Ridgeway is blocking nicely.
Barca is trying to control here but Ridgeway has managed to regain half guard.
Barca wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ridgeway keeps working.
Ridgeway trying to hold on to Barca's head to control him but Barca postures up.
Ridgeway is positioning himself well to prevent Barca advancing to mount. #T3#
Barca working the head and body with strikes.
Barca has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ridgeway has hold of Barca's hands but Barca slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ridgeway keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Barca missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ridgeway blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barca. #SUB#
Barca is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barca not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ridgeway is looking to control Barca's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ridgeway avoid being mounted?
Barca trying to mount his opponent but Ridgeway defends it. #T4#
Barca is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barca is thwarting Ridgeway's attempts to control the position.
Barca misses with a head shot. Ridgeway uses the momentum to regain guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ridgeway working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barca.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Barca had his way with Mathew Ridgeway in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Barca lands the left hand.
Ridgeway misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barca shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ridgeway defends it nicely.
Ridgeway throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barca on the side of the head.
Ridgeway throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barca scores with a one two! Ridgeway had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Barca misses with a straight left.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ridgeway.
Barca misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Ridgeway scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ridgeway swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barca counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ridgeway was well out of range. Poor timing from Barca.
Ridgeway is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barca with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barca.
Barca throws an overhand right that lands on Ridgeway's shoulder, as Ridgeway tries to avoid the shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #TD#
Barca feints and as Ridgeway raises his hands in defense, Barca changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Ridgeway has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Barca has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barca goes for a takedown attempt but Ridgeway pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Barca checks a leg kick.
Barca appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ridgeway scoring well with a low kick there.
Mathew Ridgeway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ridgeway throws a head kick that misses.
Ridgeway moves in looking to clinch but Barca pushes him off.
Barca swings for the body but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Barca moves away from the strike by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ridgeway wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannibal Barca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ridgeway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ridgeway fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barca fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ridgeway misses with a leg kick.
Barca throwing a counter right hand but Ridgeway manages to avoid it.
Barca stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ridgeway.
Barca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barca with a nice cross.#T3#
Barca throws the left hand but Ridgeway avoids the punch easily.
Barca lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barca will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ridgeway wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ridgeway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Barca closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Barca lands in his opponent's guard.
Ridgeway is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Barca seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Barca trying to control the position from guard on top but Ridgeway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Barca distracts Ridgeway with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ridgeway keeping moving, preventing Barca from controlling successfully.
Barca postures up.
Barca is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ridgeway is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Barca sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ridgeway's guard.
Hannibal Barca is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ridgeway is refusing to be controlled, as Barca sits in half guard.
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 Hannibal Barca.
I think Barca has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hannibal Barca!
Hannibal Barca is the new lightweight champion!
Hannibal Barca really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that AnonymouS logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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