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Event: GC 193     
Date:   Feb 25, 2018
#R1#
Barbossa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wai Ping thuds a left hand into Barbossa's body.
Barbossa misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wai Ping! But no joy.
Wai Ping slips a straight right by Barbossa.
Wai Ping throws out a counter right but Barbossa avoids it with no problem.
Barbossa cracks Wai Ping with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barbossa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wai Ping swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wai Ping takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD2#
Wai Ping manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Barbossa on his heels. He'll look to pass Barbossa's guard now, I'm sure.
Barbossa keeping full guard, as Wai Ping tries to pass.
Barbossa can't keep his opponent in guard - Wai Ping advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wai Ping wants to pass the guard but Barbossa is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wai Ping in particular looking to stall.#T1##SUB2#
Wai Ping looking for a submission but Barbossa manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wai Ping wants to pass the guard but Barbossa is keeping the position.
Wai Ping trying to control but Barbossa is working from the bottom.
Wai Ping 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##T2#
Wai Ping looking for a sweep. Not yet Wai Ping, not yet.
Barbossa trying to control the position from guard on top but Wai Ping is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Wai Ping working for a triangle but Barbossa defends it easily.
Wai Ping 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.#T3#
Barbossa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barbossa wants to control from the top but Wai Ping keeps moving.
Wai Ping is adopting a defensive guard.
Barbossa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barbossa connects with a single shot there.
Wai Ping cracks Barbossa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barbossa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Barbossa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wai Ping slips under a jab.
Wai Ping rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barbossa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barbossa scores with a jab.
A big left from Barbossa misses.
Wai Ping throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wai Ping throws a leg kick but Barbossa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barbossa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wai Ping.
Wai Ping tries for a takedown but Barbossa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbossa pushes Wai Ping away with a front kick.
Barbossa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barbossa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD2#
Wai Ping scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Barbossa bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geoffrey Barbossa 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#
Barbossa cracks the inside of Wai Ping's front leg.
Barbossa walks into a straight right hand from Wai Ping.
Wai Ping takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD2#
Wai Ping closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Barbossa to the mat! Barbossa manages to get full guard.
Barbossa pulls Wai Ping in close to his closed guard and prevents Wai Ping from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wai Ping trying to control but Barbossa is working from the bottom.
Geoffrey Barbossa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wai Ping wants to pass the guard but Barbossa is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wai Ping 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##T1#
Barbossa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barbossa looking to pass the guard.
Barbossa content to stall in guard here.
Wai Ping controls Barbossa momentarily but Barbossa frees himself. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Barbossa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SU#
Barbossa has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Wai Ping tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barbossa defends well and Wai Ping ends up having to push Barbossa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice jab there from Barbossa.
Barbossa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barbossa throws a low kick, looking for Wai Ping's leg but Wai Ping calmly moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wai Ping checks a leg kick.
Wai Ping tries to move into range but Barbossa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Wai Ping ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbossa moves away.
Barbossa moves out of range as Wai Ping strikes.
Barbossa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Geoffrey Barbossa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Wai Ping misses.
Barbossa throws a right hand that Wai Ping ducks under and follows up with a left that Wai Ping also avoids with ease.
Wai Ping stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barbossa.
Wai Ping chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barbossa can pounce on him.
Wai Ping takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barbossa scores with a jab. Wai Ping acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barbossa misses with a hook.
Wai Ping throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Crunch! Barbossa slams his shin into Wai Ping's torso.
Barbossa looks to land a body kick but Wai Ping moved away.
Wai Ping swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbossa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T4#
Barbossa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Wai Ping closes the distance and pushes Barbossa back into the cage.
Barbossa works on Wai Ping's body with a couple of short punches.
Wai Ping has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barbossa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wai Ping lands a knee to the body.
Wai Ping is trying to drag Barbossa to the mat but Barbossa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Geoffrey Barbossa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lu Wai Ping.
Wai Ping is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Barbossa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wai Ping misses with a punch on the inside.
Wai Ping blocks an uppercut.
Barbossa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barbossa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbossa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A shot in the inside from Barbossa.
Barbossa gets underhooks to prevent Wai Ping's takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbossa.
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 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#
Barbossa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wai Ping on the side of the head. #CL2#
Wai Ping moves into the clinch.
Barbossa misses with the head strike.
Wai Ping scores a nice knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Barbossa fails to land.
Wai Ping scores with a knee to the head.
Barbossa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wai Ping backwards. #TD2#
Wai Ping tightens his grip and picks Barbossa up, before dumping him to the ground. Barbossa manages to land in guard.
Barbossa keeping full guard, as Wai Ping tries to pass.
Barbossa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wai Ping stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barbossa swivels though and keeps the full 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!
Wai Ping is looking to advance position but Barbossa has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T1#
Barbossa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Barbossa trying to control but Wai Ping is having none of it.
Barbossa is really struggling to control Wai Ping but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Wai Ping really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barbossa controlling from mount.
Barbossa tries to control but Wai Ping wriggling away.
Barbossa can't control as he wanted to and Wai Ping manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Wai Ping 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.
Wai Ping is trying to get back to full guard.
Geoffrey Barbossa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Barbossa tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Wai Ping.
Barbossa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wai Ping wants to control but Barbossa is keeping busy.
Barbossa is just content to waste time from the top position. Wai Ping takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Barbossa looking to sit in guard and control but Wai Ping gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Barbossa working a defensive guard here.
Wai Ping trying to control but Barbossa is working from the bottom.
Lu Wai Ping has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbossa is trying to keep Wai Ping in close.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wai Ping throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lu Wai Ping.
I think Barbossa 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geoffrey Barbossa!

A victorious Geoffrey Barbossa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GAMMA#684 DaCoca v Bubba     
Date:   Jan 06, 2018
#R1#
Barbossa misses with a looping right.
Small waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbossa.
Barbossa slaps away a takedown attempt from Small, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Geoffrey Barbossa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbossa tried to score with a low kick but Small checks it.
Barbossa lands with a nice body punch.
Barbossa throws a leg kick that misses.
Barbossa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barbossa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It seemed like Small was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Small dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbossa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barbossa thuds his right hand into Small's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barbossa ducks under a wild hook from Small.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small dips to his left and cracks Barbossa with an uppercut!
Small lands a head shot.
Small 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.
Small looks to throw the jab but Barbossa is out of range.
Barbossa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Small moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Small scores with a body shot.
Barbossa throws out a loose jab but Small uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Small! But no joy.#T1#
Small checks a leg kick.
Barbossa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Small misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Small. Barbossa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Small misses with a hook.
Small scores with a body shot.
Barbossa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbossa throws a leg kick but Small sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Small loads up on a big right hand but Barbossa slips the punch.
Barbossa misses with a body kick.
Small feints the counter takedown.
Barbossa throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbossa looks to land a left hand but Small moved out of range nicely.
Barbossa tries a low kick but Small avoids it.
Barbossa misses with a hook to the body
and Barbossa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbossa wants to land a leg kick but Small is out of range.
A low kick from Barbossa is predictable there
enabling Small to counter with a crisp jab.
Small 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 looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Small takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Small drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Small throws a body punch but Barbossa moves out of range.
Barbossa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barbossa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbossa moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Small misses.
Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbossa moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbossa. Small does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbossa throws a jab when Small was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Small! But no joy.
Barbossa lands a right hook to the body.
Barbossa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barbossa throws a combination that misses
and Small connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice straight punches there by Barbossa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barbossa.
Small swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barbossa.
Barbossa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbossa looks to throw the jab but Small is out of range.
Barbossa lunges at Small with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Small's hand. #T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Small.
Geoffrey Barbossa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dixie Small.#CL#
Barbossa pushes Small up against the cage in a clinch.
Small softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Small lands a body shot.
Small lands an uppercut.
Small misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbossa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Small misses with a hook to the ribs.
Small lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barbossa tries a body shot but Small blocks it.
Barbossa misses with a body punch.
Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbossa misses with a punch on the inside.
Small misses with a punch on the inside.
Small blocks a body shot from Barbossa.
Small fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbossa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbossa misses with some punches. #T4#
Small prevents a body shot from Barbossa.
Barbossa has a couple of punches blocked by Small.
Small drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barbossa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Small tries to throw a body punch but Barbossa avoids it by throwing Small back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Barbossa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbossa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Small digs a right hand underneath Barbossa's ribcage. Barbossa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Small blocking some punches.
Barbossa is pressed up against the cage. Small has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barbossa down to the mat. Barbossa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbossa moves away.
Small catches Barbossa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Small misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbossa.
Barbossa throws out a powerful jab.
Geoffrey Barbossa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barbossa connects with an inside leg kick.
Barbossa is looking to clinch.
Small staying out of range there.#CL#
Barbossa moves into the clinch.
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 Geoffrey Barbossa will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Small works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barbossa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barbossa drops his hands momentarily and Small takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barbossa throws a poor cross that misses
letting Small counter with a right hand.
Small walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Small chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barbossa can pounce on him.
Barbossa with a nice cross.
Barbossa scores with a hook.
Horrible takedown attempt by Small or perhaps it was just good defense by Barbossa, which made it look bad.
Barbossa connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbossa walks into a jab.
Small misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Small works Barbossa's body with a nice hook.
Small throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Small walks into a straight right hand from Barbossa.
Small misses with a straight right.
Barbossa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Small counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barbossa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Small is able to avoid easily.
Small jabs Barbossa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Small bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Small moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheers as Small lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barbossa doesn't seem phased though.
Small swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Small takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barbossa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Small.
Barbossa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Small looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barbossa throws an overhand right that lands on Small's shoulder, as Small tries to avoid the shot.
Small let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Small fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barbossa connects with a leg kick. Small looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Small 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbossa misses the target. #T2#
Small misses with a left hand
and Barbossa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barbossa misses the jab.
Small defending well as Barbossa loads up on a big left hand.
Barbossa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbossa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barbossa walks into a jab.
Small misses the jab.
Barbossa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Small.
And Small tries to counter it with a takedown but Barbossa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Small looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barbossa moves in looking to clinch but Small pushes him off.
Small feints the counter takedown.
Small staying out of range there.
Small swings widly with a right hand
and Barbossa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barbossa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barbossa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barbossa.
Barbossa misses with a left hand
and Small counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Small blocks a head kick by Barbossa. #T3#
Some wild striking there from Barbossa.
Barbossa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Small's head backwards.
Barbossa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Small to score with a decent uppercut.
Geoffrey Barbossa is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbossa throws a shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Small.
Barbossa tries to move into range but Small moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barbossa misses with a leg kick.
Barbossa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Small on the side of the head.
Small slips a jab and a cross from Barbossa.
Small throws the left hand but Barbossa avoids the punch easily.
Small throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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!
Barbossa is looking to slow Small down with leg kicks.
Barbossa scores with the left hand. Small knows he should have avoided that one.
Barbossa avoids the body shot from Small.
Barbossa missing with a left hand there. Small was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Small. Barbossa does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Barbossa misses with a body shot
and Small connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Small throws the left hand but Barbossa avoids the punch easily.
Small uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbossa.
Small slips a straight right by Barbossa.
Barbossa lands a jab to the head.
Small misses with a hook.
Small throws a jab when Barbossa was well out of range.
Small checks a low kick from Barbossa.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Small! But no joy.
Good leg kick by Barbossa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbossa misses the target.
Small appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Small moves out of range as Barbossa throws a body kick.
And Small tries to counter it with a takedown but Barbossa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Barbossa throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Small swings widly with a right hand
and Barbossa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Small throws a hook but Barbossa avoids it easily.
Barbossa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Barbossa finds it's way through Small's defenses.
Barbossa moves out of range as Small strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geoffrey Barbossa dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Small lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Small lands with a nice body punch.
Small connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barbossa. Barbossa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barbossa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barbossa lands a leg kick that knocks Small off balance momentarily.
Small swings for the body but Barbossa moves out of range.
Small misses with a hook. Barbossa ducked under it nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Barbossa!
Small throws a hook but Barbossa avoids it easily.
Small's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barbossa walks into a jab.
Barbossa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barbossa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Small misses with an uppercut. Barbossa saw that one coming.
Barbossa looks to score with a jab to the body but Small is just out of range.
Barbossa jabs Small to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barbossa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Small.
Barbossa throws the left hand but Small avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Small slips a straight right by Barbossa.
Small scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barbossa doesn't seem bothered though.
Barbossa misses with a jab to the body
and Barbossa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A good leg kick by Barbossa.
Barbossa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Small.
A swing and a miss from Barbossa.
A leg kick checked by Small.
Small blocks a low kick nicely.
Barbossa moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick from Barbossa is predictable there
and Small counters with a nice uppercut.
Small walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Small on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barbossa. Barbossa obviously looking to wear him down.
Barbossa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbossa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Small throws a hook but Barbossa avoids it easily.
Barbossa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Small doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbossa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Barbossa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barbossa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Small moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Small looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Small displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbossa throws out the jab.
Barbossa avoids the body shot from Small.
Barbossa moves away from the strike by Small.
Barbossa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barbossa slips under a jab.
Barbossa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Small lands with a nice body punch.
Small connects with a body shot that sends Barbossa's belly button to the back.
Barbossa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Small fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbossa manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbossa misses the target.
Small tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbossa was well out of range. Poor timing from Small.
Barbossa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Small.
Dixie Small has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbossa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barbossa misses with an uppercut
and Small makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Small jabs at Barbossa's body.
Barbossa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Barbossa backs off Small throws a huge counter combo but Barbossa manages to avoid it all.
Geoffrey Barbossa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Small waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbossa.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barbossa!
Barbossa throws a leg kick
and Small counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Small takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circling - Small throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice straight punches there by Barbossa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barbossa.
Small cracks a nice hook into Barbossa's ribs.
Barbossa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barbossa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Small counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Small looks to throw the jab but Barbossa is out of range.
Barbossa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Small.
Barbossa throws a leg kick but Small checks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Small misses with the combination.
Small connects with a jab.#ROC2#
Barbossa is rocked!#T4#
Small takes a swing at Barbossa's ribcage but misses.
Oh Barbossa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barbossa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Small unleashes a big counter combination but Barbossa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Small looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barbossa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barbossa seems to have got his legs back now.
Small has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barbossa.
Small ducks under a wild hook from Barbossa.
Small looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Small lands a nice hook to Barbossa's body. Barbossa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barbossa swings widly with a right hand
and Small counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Small moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Barbossa! Small continues to tee off on Barbossa, landing with a left and a right! Small connects with a right hand that leaves Barbossa sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Small!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dixie Small!
Dixie Small seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: GAMMA#681 Mason vs Shin     
Date:   Dec 23, 2017
#R1#
Braun lands with a nice body punch.
Barbossa throws a low kick but Braun avoids it.
Braun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbossa moves away.
Braun walks into a jab.
Braun throws a leg kick which misses Barbossa's front leg but catches the back leg as Barbossa tries to avoid it.
Braun throws a low kick but Barbossa moves out of range easily.
Barbossa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Braun misses with an uppercut.
Barbossa looks to throw the jab but Braun is out of range.
Braun looks for the body kick but Barbossa saw that one coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barbossa, right into the meat.
Geoffrey Barbossa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barbossa.
Braun lands a nice looking body shot.
Braun is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbossa.
Braun on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Braun walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Braun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbossa manages to avoid it.
Barbossa throwing a counter right hand but Braun manages to avoid it.
Barbossa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbossa slips under a jab.
Some wild striking there from Barbossa.
Braun 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.
Braun ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Braun keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbossa.
Barbossa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Braun lands a lovely overhand right.
Braun smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Barbossa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Braun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Braun keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbossa.
Barbossa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Braun appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#KD2#
Braun feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Barbossa sprawling to the canvas! Barbossa rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Braun finish him?! #ROC2#
Barbossa is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbossa cracks a nice hook into Braun's ribs.
Oh Barbossa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Braun has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barbossa finds it's way round the side to connect with Braun's head.
Barbossa swings for the body but Braun moves out of range.
A slow jab from Barbossa misses its intended target.
Braun flicks out a counter leg kick but Barbossa steps away.
Barbossa seems to have got his legs back now.
Barbossa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Braun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbossa was well out of range. Poor timing from Braun.
Braun takes a jab right on the kisser.
Braun jabs Barbossa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Braun misses the shot to the body.
Barbossa throws a big shot that misses.
Barbossa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T2#
Braun throws a push kick but Barbossa slaps the foot to one side.
Barbossa misses with a leg kick.
Braun looks to land a body kick but Barbossa moved away.
A good leg kick by Barbossa.
Braun turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Braun.
Barbossa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbossa lands the left hand.
A leg kick checked by Braun.
Barbossa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Braun wants to slow Barbossa down by chopping away at his legs. #KD2#
Braun lands a big right hand that sends Barbossa crashing to the mat! Braun stays standing though and waves Barbossa back to his feet!
Barbossa connects with a single shot there.
Barbossa blocks a jab.
Barbossa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barbossa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Braun.
Barbossa throws a leg kick which misses Braun's front leg but catches the back leg as Braun tries to avoid it.
Barbossa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Braun with a hook.#T3#
Barbossa misses the jab.
Braun throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Braun looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Braun.
Barbossa loads up on a big right hand but Braun slips the punch.
Barbossa swings for the body but Braun moves out of range.
Barbossa moves out of range of the body kick.
Braun checks a low kick from Barbossa.
Barbossa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbossa misses with a double jab.
Braun walks into a straight right hand from Barbossa.
A jab lands there for Barbossa.
Braun lands a body shot.
Barbossa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Braun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbossa lunges at Braun with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Braun's hand.
Braun tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barbossa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbossa avoids the head kick by Braun.
A little feinted left hand from Barbossa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barbossa misses with a low kick.
Barbossa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Braun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Braun steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbossa.
Barbossa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Braun buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barbossa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Braun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbossa was well out of range. Poor timing from Braun.
Barbossa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Braun takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Braun throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Braun connects with a leg kick. Barbossa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barbossa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barbossa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Barbossa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barbossa misses with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Braun looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Braun stuns Barbossa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Braun misses with a low kick.
Braun on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barbossa. Barbossa obviously looking to wear him down. #KD2#
Braun cracks Barbossa with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Braun has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Barbossa to stand back up!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bluto Braun dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Braun lands a body shot.
Bluto Braun seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Braun looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A leg kick checked by Braun.
Barbossa defending well as Braun loads up on a big left hand.
Braun throws a leg kick but Barbossa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barbossa moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbossa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Braun has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#KD2#
Braun lands a big uppercut and Barbossa crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Barbossa looks OK. Braun waves Barbossa back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick by Braun misses
and Barbossa counters with a one-two to the body.
Braun closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Barbossa out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bluto Braun!
A very excited looking Bluto Braun made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: GAMMA#677 Menken v DaCoca     
Date:   Dec 02, 2017
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tonga.
Barbossa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tonga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barbossa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tonga was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbossa.
Barbossa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barbossa digs a good body shot into Tonga's ribs.
Barbossa ducks right into an uppercut from Tonga.
Decent striking displayed by Tonga there.
Barbossa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tonga manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barbossa, right into the meat.
Tonga lands a nice hook to Barbossa's body. Barbossa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barbossa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tonga.
Tonga takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #TD2#
Tonga throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Barbossa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tonga is in Barbossa's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbossa pulls Tonga in to control the position.
Tonga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barbossa swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Tonga in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barbossa wants to sweep here but Tonga controlling him for the moment.
Barbossa keeping moving, preventing Tonga from controlling successfully.
Tonga passes into half guard.
Tonga looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tonga is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Tonga is working for a kimura but Barbossa is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Tonga seems to be looking for submissions. #T2##SUB2#
Tonga is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barbossa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tonga.
Barbossa is doing well to control the position and prevent Tonga from advancing to side control.
Barbossa is refusing to be controlled, as Tonga sits in half guard. #T3#
Barbossa trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tonga is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barbossa is concentrating on defense, preventing Tonga from advancing position.
Tonga thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barbossa's head. #SUB2#
Tonga is working for a kimura but Barbossa is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Tonga is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barbossa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tonga. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barbossa wants to improve his position but Tonga is controlling well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Barbossa cracks a nice hook into Tonga's ribs.
Tonga takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barbossa scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tonga tries to score with a low kick but Barbossa moves his leg out of the way.
Barbossa throws a leg kick which misses Tonga's front leg but catches the back leg as Tonga tries to avoid it.
Barbossa throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Barbossa throws out a leg kick but Tonga moves out of range and Barbossa only half commits.
Barbossa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tonga.
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 Geoffrey Barbossa 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#
Barbossa leaves Tonga with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barbossa misses with a looping left.
Tonga throws out a powerful jab.
Barbossa slips a jab and a cross from Tonga.
Geoffrey Barbossa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbossa slips under a jab.
Tonga fails with a takedown attempt.
Tonga throws a lazy uppercut
and Barbossa counters with a nice uppercut.
Tonga gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barbossa.
Tonga paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barbossa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barbossa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbossa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Barbossa throws out a loose jab but Tonga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbossa throws a body punch but Tonga moves out of range.
Tonga defending well as Barbossa loads up on a big left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbossa ducks under a wild hook from Tonga.
Barbossa is looking to wear down Tonga with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tonga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big left from Tonga misses. #T1#
Barbossa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barbossa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tonga at a distance.
Tonga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbossa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tonga tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barbossa scores with a hook.
Tonga connects with a crisp jab.
Barbossa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tonga throws out the jab.
Tonga keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barbossa misses with a two punch combination.
Tonga moves away from the strike by Barbossa.
Tonga with a nice cross.
Geoffrey Barbossa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barbossa ducks under a wild hook from Tonga.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbossa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barbossa connects with a single shot there.
Nice defenses there by Barbossa.
Tonga lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tonga is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tonga on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barbossa. Barbossa obviously looking to wear him down.
Tonga pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Barbossa.
Tonga 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.
Tonga connects with a jab.
Barbossa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tonga at a distance.
Good work by Tonga as he checks the leg kick.
Barbossa misses with an uppercut.
Barbossa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barbossa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tonga throws out the jab.
Barbossa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tonga with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barbossa to score with a decent uppercut.
Barbossa thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice side step and Tonga releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Barbossa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice jab there from Barbossa.
Barbossa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tonga dives in for a single leg takedown but Barbossa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Geoffrey Barbossa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kukulcan Tonga.
Barbossa connects with the punch.
Barbossa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barbossa throws an overhand right that lands on Tonga's shoulder, as Tonga tries to avoid the shot.
Tonga steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Tonga works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Tonga.
Barbossa defending well as Tonga loads up on a big left hand.
Barbossa looks to land a right hand but Tonga moved out of range.
Barbossa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barbossa misses with a wild body shot.
Tonga looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barbossa.
Barbossa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tonga misses with an uppercut
and Tonga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tonga fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barbossa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tonga takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tonga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbossa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tonga takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barbossa moves out of range of the body kick from Tonga.
Nice shot by Tonga.
Barbossa misses with a straight left.
Barbossa lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonga throws a body punch but Barbossa moves out of range. #T4#
Barbossa lands a head shot.
Barbossa works the jab nicely.
Barbossa swings for the body but Tonga moves out of range.
Tonga's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tonga jabs Barbossa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tonga walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A lazy left from Tonga finds it's target.
Barbossa throws a chopping leg kick but Tonga manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barbossa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tonga's calf.
Tonga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbossa.#TD2#
Tonga shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tonga showed some decent athleticism there.
Tonga throwing shots but Barbossa is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonga prevents Barbossa from improving his position.#SUB2#
Tonga seems to be working for a kimura but Barbossa defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geoffrey Barbossa dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice shot lands for Barbossa.
Barbossa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tonga fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barbossa.
Geoffrey Barbossa is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbossa lands with an uppercut that bounces Tonga off the cage and back into range.
Tonga tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barbossa scores with a punch to the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Tonga blocks the leg kick.
Tonga throws a jab when Barbossa was well out of range.
Barbossa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tonga.
Tonga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barbossa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tonga tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barbossa is able to avoid easily.
Tonga has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barbossa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barbossa misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbossa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbossa throws a front kick aimed at Tonga's knee but Tonga avoids it well.
Barbossa misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Barbossa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tonga's head.
Tonga lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Barbossa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barbossa throws an overhand right that lands on Tonga's shoulder, as Tonga tries to avoid the shot.
Barbossa looks to land a right hand but Tonga moved out of range.
Tonga misses the jab.
Barbossa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tonga is out of range and Barbossa settles back down.
Sloppy strikes from Tonga. Those never looked like landing.
Barbossa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barbossa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tonga checks a low kick from Barbossa.
Barbossa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tonga has time to react.
Tonga ducks under a wild hook from Barbossa.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tonga! But no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tonga.
Tonga scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonga chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barbossa can pounce on him.
Tonga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbossa.
Tonga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kukulcan Tonga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Barbossa takes one to the side of the head.
Tonga misses with a head kick.
Barbossa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tonga has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barbossa.
Tonga misses with an uppercut
letting Barbossa counter with a right hand.
Good work by Tonga as he checks the leg kick.
Barbossa tries to score with a low kick but Tonga moves his leg out of the way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tonga! But no joy.
Tonga moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbossa throws a big shot that misses.
Barbossa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barbossa misses with a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Tonga. Beautiful body shot.
Barbossa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barbossa moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTonga.
Some wild striking there from Barbossa.
Barbossa looks to land a right hand but Tonga moved out of range.
Barbossa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barbossa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tonga shoots in for a takedown but Barbossa shows good takedown defense.
Geoffrey Barbossa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Tonga throws a lazy right hand but Barbossa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barbossa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tonga will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barbossa avoids the head kick by Tonga.
Barbossa works Tonga's body with a nice hook.
Tonga misses with a straight right.
Tonga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbossa was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonga.
Tonga takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barbossa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Tonga gets a takedown into half guard.
Tonga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Tonga is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barbossa is looking for a sweep. Tonga is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonga thows a huge punch but Barbossa dodges it nicely.
Barbossa keeping control of the position.
Barbossa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tonga.
Tonga throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Tonga 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.
Tonga slips a nice elbow through Barbossa's hands, connecting with Barbossa's forehead.

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 Geoffrey Barbossa.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barbossa, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geoffrey Barbossa!

A very excited looking Geoffrey Barbossa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: GAMMA#670 Curry v Mencken     
Date:   Oct 28, 2017
#R1#
Barbossa lands a glancing blow to the side of Small's head.
Barbossa wants to slow Small down by chopping away at his legs.
A counter left hand to the body from Small misses its target.
Barbossa tries to score with a low kick but Small moves his leg out of the way.
Barbossa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Small throwing a counter right hand but Barbossa manages to avoid it.
Barbossa misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Small misses the target.
Barbossa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barbossa scores with a nice right hand.
Barbossa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Small.
Small looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbossa is just out of range.
Barbossa lands a lovely overhand right.
Small just misses with a punch to the body.
Small takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barbossa with a nice cross.
Barbossa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barbossa tests Small's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Small throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barbossa cracks Small with an open hand slap.
Small chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barbossa can pounce on him. #T1#
Small defending well as Barbossa loads up on a big left hand.
Barbossa throws a leg kick but Small sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barbossa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Geoffrey Barbossa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Small throws a big shot that misses.
Barbossa misses with a low kick.
Small checks the leg kick nicely there.
Small appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Barbossa is looking to chop away at Small's legs. #CL2#
Barbossa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barbossa misses with some punches.
Small trying to control the position but instead, Barbossa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Small into the cage.
Barbossa throws a punch but it's blocked by Small.
Small misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbossa tries to work over Small's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Small lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Barbossa.
Small working aggressively here. #T2#
Barbossa lands a hook that snaps the head of Small backwards.
Barbossa is pressed up against the cage. Small has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barbossa down to the mat. Barbossa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Geoffrey Barbossa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Barbossa finds it's way through Small's defenses.
Small misses with a takedown attempt - Barbossa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Small looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbossa is just out of range.
Barbossa flicks out a counter leg kick but Small steps away.
Barbossa throws a body kick that misses.
Barbossa throws a low kick, looking for Small's leg but Small calmly moves out of range.
Barbossa just misses with a punch to the body.
Small misses with an uppercut. Barbossa saw that one coming.
Small thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barbossa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Small.
Barbossa just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbossa throws a lazy body kick
and Small counters with a stiff right hand.
Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD#
Small drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Barbossa 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.
The strikes coming from Small are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T3#
Barbossa is trying to control Small's posture but Small avoids it.
Barbossa regains half guard, as Small was trying to land strikes.
Small thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barbossa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Small 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.
Barbossa keeping moving, preventing Small from controlling successfully.
Small throws a big right hand that misses.
Barbossa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barbossa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Small trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barbossa 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 fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barbossa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Small stands up over Barbossa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Small lands a couple of elbows.
Barbossa keeping moving, preventing Small from controlling successfully.
Barbossa is trying to control the position but Small postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geoffrey Barbossa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Barbossa slips under a jab from Small.
Barbossa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barbossa looks to score with a jab to the body but Small is just out of range.
Small checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Barbossa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Small blocks the body kick.
Small scores with a three punch combo!
Small throws out a powerful jab.
Barbossa misses with a low kick.
Small misses the shot to the body.
Small lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small misses with an uppercut. Barbossa saw that one coming.
Small checks the leg kick.
Barbossa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Small.
Barbossa misses with a wild body shot.
Small throwing a counter right hand but Barbossa manages to avoid it.
Barbossa stuns Small with a nice body shot, before stepping back 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!
Barbossa avoids the body shot from Small. #T1#
Barbossa throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
An inside leg kick from Barbossa misses.
Small swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Small misses with a straight right.
Small backing away here, and Barbossa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Barbossa connects with a leg kick. Small looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barbossa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Small.
Barbossa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Geoffrey Barbossa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbossa missing with a left hand there. Small was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Decent striking displayed by Small there.
Barbossa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barbossa connects with a body shot.
Small shoots in but Barbossa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barbossa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barbossa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barbossa throws out a powerful jab.
Barbossa tries to clinch there but Small circles away. #T2#
Small connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barbossa. Barbossa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Small lands a slapping body shot.
Small uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbossa.
Barbossa slips a jab and a cross from Small.
Barbossa throws an off balance right hand
and Small counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Small on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barbossa is looking to clinch.
Small misses with a body shot.
Small connects with a body shot that sends Barbossa's belly button to the back.
Small throws a looping overhand right but Barbossa ducks down to avoid it.
Barbossa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barbossa wants it to stay on the feet.
Donk. Small catches Barbossa right on the button with a cross.
Small on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A low kick from Barbossa misses
letting Small counter with a right hand.
Barbossa scoring well with a low kick there.
Barbossa tries to land a front kick but Small steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Small was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barbossa.#T3#
Small bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Small checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Small on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Small lands a nice hook to Barbossa's body. Barbossa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barbossa, as that shot connected.
Barbossa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barbossa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Small waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbossa.
Barbossa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Small lands a glancing blow to the side of Barbossa's head.
Barbossa tries to clinch but Small moves out of range.
Barbossa throws a leg kick which misses Small's front leg but catches the back leg as Small tries to avoid it.
Small misses with a looping left.
Barbossa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barbossa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbossa scores with a sloppy right hand. Small should have avoided that one. #T4#
Barbossa misses with the body kick#TD#
so Small counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Small throwing strikes from guard but Barbossa blocks nicely.
Small makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Small won't allow Barbossa to sweep him here.
Small stands up over Barbossa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barbossa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barbossa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Small.
Small throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barbossa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dixie Small overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Small throwing strikes but missing.
Small with a flurry of punches that miss.
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 Dixie Small will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Small looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbossa is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Barbossa.
Barbossa misses with a series of wild punches.
Barbossa tries to close the distance and clinch but Small swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Small throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbossa.
A punch combination from Small misses.
Small throws a jab when Barbossa was well out of range.
Small throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbossa throws a chopping leg kick but Small manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barbossa is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbossa slips a jab from Small.
Barbossa tries a quick counter leg kick but Small is wise to it.
Barbossa lands a body shot.
Barbossa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barbossa throws a leg kick but Small sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Barbossa misses with a body shot.
Small just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Small closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Barbossa's guard.
Barbossa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Small stands up over Barbossa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Small missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Small throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barbossa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Small postures up in Barbossa's guard and throws a big left but Barbossa blocks it.
Small is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Small working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Small is looking to advance position but Barbossa has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##T2#
Small is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Small is working hard here to advance position.
Small manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Small is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Small actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Small wants to control but Barbossa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barbossa prevents Small from improving his position.#SUB#
Small looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Small is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Barbossa seems content to control.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Small works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barbossa won't allow Small to sweep him here.
Barbossa trying to control but Small is working from the bottom.
Barbossa passes Small's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Barbossa stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbossa moves into full mount! Small won't be happy about that!

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 Dixie Small.
I think Small 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dixie Small!

An out of breath Dixie Small thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: GAMMA#664 Defoe v Verama 2     
Date:   Sep 23, 2017
#R1#
Churchill slips under a jab.
Churchill needs to keep his hands up - Barbossa had a free shot at his head there.
Churchill dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Churchill lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barbossa.
Churchill checks a leg kick nicely.
Churchill slips under a jab.
Barbossa throws a lazy head kick
and Churchill counters with a stiff right hand.
Winston Churchill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbossa works the jab nicely.
Barbossa misses with a straight right.
Barbossa lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barbossa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbossa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Churchill. Churchill obviously looking to wear him down.
Churchill misses the jab.
Barbossa throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbossa misses with a straight left. #T1#
Barbossa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Churchill misses with a wild combination.
We've been informed that Churchill has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Churchill throws a jab when Barbossa was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Churchill.
Churchill fails to land with a series of punches.
Barbossa throws a front kick that sends Churchill stumbling back into the cage.
Churchill throws a head kick that half lands.
Churchill misses with a double jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Churchill looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barbossa connects with an inside leg kick.
Barbossa cracks Churchill with an open hand slap.
Barbossa throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
A left lands for Barbossa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Churchill throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbossa misses with a hook
and Churchill cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Churchill blocks a head kick by Barbossa.
Barbossa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Churchill tries to counter with a clinch but Barbossa shakes him off and moves away.
Barbossa throws a leg kick but Churchill moved away.
Churchill is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Churchill cracks Barbossa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Barbossa misses with a looping left.
Churchill misses with a right hand
and Barbossa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barbossa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Churchill's head backwards.
Churchill lands a high kick!
Churchill tries a head kick but it misses.
Barbossa lands with a hook. Churchill tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Churchill uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barbossa has time to react.
Churchill connects with a looping right hand. #ROC2#
Barbossa is rocked!#T3#
Churchill throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Barbossa counters with a nice uppercut.
Churchill tried to score with a low kick but Barbossa checks it.
Churchill fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #KD2#
Churchill lands a big head kick that sends Barbossa tumbling to the mat! Churchill takes a step backwards and waves Barbossa back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Barbossa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Churchill throws a big shot that misses.
Barbossa throws a hook but Churchill blocks it.
Barbossa throws an off balance right hand
and Churchill counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Churchill steps in with a hook that catches Barbossa right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Churchill follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Barbossa looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Winston Churchill!
After winning the bout, Winston Churchill thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: GAMMA#660 Goodman v Obama     
Date:   Sep 09, 2017
#R1#
Barbossa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jeremy throws a poor cross that misses
and Barbossa counters with a low kick, right behind Jeremy 's knee. #CL#
Barbossa moves into the clinch.
Jeremy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jeremy prevents a body shot from Barbossa.
Jeremy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Barbossa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Barbossa lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Barbossa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jeremy throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbossa.
Jeremy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barbossa's head backwards.
Barbossa lands with a nice body punch.
Barbossa lands with a straight right. Jeremy didn't see that one coming.
Jeremy misses with a body shot
and Barbossa counters with a thumping low kick.
Barbossa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jeremy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbossa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbossa swings for the body but Jeremy moves out of range.
Barbossa is looking to slow Jeremy down with leg kicks.
Jeremy tries to score with a low kick but Barbossa moves his leg out of the way.
Barbossa half committed to a counter leg kick.
A jab from Jeremy misses.
Jeremy moves out of range of the leg kick from Barbossa.#T1#
Barbossa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Jeremy gets tackled into the cage by Barbossa. Barbossa maintains the clinch.
Barbossa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jeremy backwards.
Barbossa lands with a left to the head.
Barbossa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Barbossa.
Jeremy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Jeremy breaks from the clinch.
Barbossa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barbossa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jeremy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barbossa is out of range and Jeremy settles back down.
Jeremy walks into a stiff left hand from Barbossa.
Barbossa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Barbossa closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Barbossa.
Jeremy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Jeremy breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Jeremy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jeremy misses with a low kick.
Barbossa is looking to clinch.
Barbossa throws a leg kick which misses Jeremy's front leg but catches the back leg as Jeremy tries to avoid it.
Barbossa wants to clinch
and Jeremy counters with a leg kick.
Barbossa thuds a left hand into Jeremy's body.
Jeremy tries to score with a low kick but Barbossa moves his leg out of the way.
Barbossa misses with a straight right.
Jeremy checks a leg kick nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Jeremy. Those never looked like landing.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barbossa. Jeremy shrugs it off though.
Barbossa cracks the inside of Jeremy's front leg.
Barbossa throws a low kick but Jeremy moves out of range easily.
A big right from Barbossa misses.
Jeremy throws a hook but Barbossa avoids it easily.
Barbossa throws the left hand but Jeremy avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Jeremy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Barbossa's head.
Jeremy misses with a straight right.
Barbossa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barbossa closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jeremy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Barbossa instigates a clinch.
Jeremy gets through Barbossa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barbossa working aggressively here.
Jeremy lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Jeremy manages to break the clinch.
Barbossa connects with the punch.
Geoffrey Barbossa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jeremy jabs Barbossa right on the nose. Barbossa blinks but takes it well.
Barbossa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbossa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jeremy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barbossa scrambles back to his feet.
Jeremy scores with a nice strike.#ROC2#
Barbossa is rocked!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barbossa, right into the meat.
Oh Barbossa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Jeremy throws a right and a left that Barbossa avoids nicely.
Barbossa throws a jab but it's blocked by Jeremy.
Barbossa seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters circling - Barbossa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jeremy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A solid body kick from Barbossa.
Jeremy misses with a body shot.
Jeremy missing with a left hand there. Barbossa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jeremy looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbossa is just out of range.
Jeremy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbossa keeps Jeremy at a distance using the push kick.
Barbossa looks to land a right hand but Jeremy moved out of range.
Barbossa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jeremy misses with a wild body shot.
Barbossa throws a lazy uppercut
and Jeremy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barbossa.
Jeremy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jeremy dives in and grabs Barbossa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barbossa pushes down on Jeremy's head and hops out.
Barbossa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jeremy on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geoffrey Barbossa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Barbossa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jeremy takes one to the side of the head.
Barbossa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jeremy.
Barbossa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barbossa throws a head kick that misses.
Jeremy staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jeremy. Barbossa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jeremy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jeremy tries to score with a low kick but Barbossa moves his leg out of the way.
Jeremy lands with a right hand.
Geoffrey Barbossa is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbossa is looking to land body kicks.
Barbossa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Barbossa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barbossa works on Jeremy's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeremy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jeremy tries to circle away but Barbossa has him pinned against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Barbossa.
Barbossa misses with some punches.
Barbossa struggles to land a body shot inside as Jeremy controls his hands.
Barbossa misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Jeremy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jeremy pushes Barbossa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbossa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Barbossa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jeremy backwards.
Barbossa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbossa can't find room to land a body shot as Jeremy controls the action.
Barbossa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbossa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbossa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jeremy throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbossa.
Barbossa tries to work over Jeremy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jeremy has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Barbossa seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jeremy can turn it around.
Jeremy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barbossa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jeremy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jeremy blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Jeremy.
Jeremy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jeremy lands a right hand. #T2#
Barbossa scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbossa lands a hook that snaps the head of Jeremy backwards. #BC2#
Jeremy manages to break the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barbossa. That's going to slow Jeremy down.
Barbossa moves forwards but Jeremy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jeremy throws an overhand right that lands on Barbossa's shoulder, as Barbossa tries to avoid the shot.
Barbossa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jeremy.
Jeremy misses with a two punch combination.
Barbossa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jeremy.
Barbossa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jeremy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jeremy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Barbossa checks a low kick from Jeremy.
Jeremy punishes Barbossa's body with a nice straight punch.
Jeremy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
As Jeremy tries to get set, Barbossa tries to push him back and clinch up but Jeremy manages to avoid the attempt.
Barbossa throws out a loose jab but Jeremy uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Jeremy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbossa.
Jeremy moves out of range of the body kick.
Barbossa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jeremy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbossa blocks a leg kick.
Jeremy throws a right and a left that Barbossa avoids nicely.
Jeremy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barbossa defends well and Jeremy ends up having to push Barbossa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Geoffrey Barbossa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Jeremy.
Barbossa misses with a head kick.
Jeremy tries a low kick but Barbossa avoids it.
Jeremy misses with a looping left.
Jeremy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbossa. Jeremy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbossa connects with a jab.
Barbossa cracks Jeremy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jeremy misses with an uppercut.
Barbossa lands a leg kick that knocks Jeremy off balance momentarily.#T4#
Jeremy jabs at Barbossa's body.
Barbossa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jeremy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Barbossa eats them both and turns towards Jeremy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Barbossa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jeremy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jeremy throws out a powerful jab.
Barbossa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barbossa scores with a jab to the body.
Barbossa stuffs the takedown attempt from Jeremy. Jeremy gets slowly back to his feet.
Barbossa swings for the body but Jeremy moves out of range.
Barbossa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jeremy can do to turn this around?
Barbossa throws a nice outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Barbossa.
Jeremy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barbossa.
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 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#
Barbossa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jeremy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barbossa with a nice cross.
Jeremy throws a shot from downtown. Barbossa moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbossa misses the target.
Barbossa tries to land a leg kick but Jeremy saw it coming and moves away.
Jeremy misses the shot to the body.
Jeremy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbossa.
Barbossa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barbossa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barbossa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbossa checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbossa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jeremy looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbossa is just out of range.
Jeremy throws a hook to the side of Barbossa's head but Barbossa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbossa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barbossa fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Barbossa lands with a kick to the temple. Jeremy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Barbossa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barbossa blocks a jab.
Barbossa checks a leg kick nicely.
Jeremy digs a good hook to Barbossa's body.
An inside leg kick from Barbossa misses.
A big right from Barbossa misses.
A big right from Barbossa misses.
Jeremy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jeremy tries to land a leg kick but Barbossa saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick from Barbossa lands but Jeremy takes it in his stride.
Barbossa wants to clinch.
Jeremy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ron Jeremy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jeremy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbossa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbossa takes a swing at Jeremy's ribcage but misses.
Barbossa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jeremy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Geoffrey Barbossa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jeremy misses with a straight left.
Jeremy misses with a body shot.
Jeremy misses with a lunging right hand
and Jeremy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbossa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jeremy looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbossa is just out of range.
Barbossa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barbossa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jeremy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbossa was well out of range. Poor timing from Jeremy.
Jeremy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jeremy drops his hands momentarily and Barbossa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jeremy checks a leg kick.
Jeremy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barbossa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jeremy.
Jeremy misses with a looping right.
Jeremy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barbossa tries to clinch but Jeremy moves out of range.
Barbossa blocks a jab.
Jeremy throws out a leg kick but Barbossa moves out of range and Jeremy only half commits.
Barbossa lunges at Jeremy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jeremy's hand.
Jeremy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbossa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jeremy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barbossa under the eye.
Barbossa staying out of range there.
Barbossa throws a big counter combination but Jeremy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jeremy throws a body shot but no joy.
Jeremy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbossa moves away.
Barbossa works the jab nicely.
A jab from Barbossa does it's job there.
Jeremy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jeremy thows a leg kick but Barbossa checks it
and Barbossa counters with a left to the body.
Barbossa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jeremy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barbossa. That's going to slow Jeremy down.
Barbossa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barbossa staying out of range there.
Jeremy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL#
Barbossa moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbossa.
Jeremy working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jeremy.
Jeremy jumps guard but Barbossa stands there with Jeremy around his waist. Jeremy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jeremy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbossa's elbow.
Geoffrey Barbossa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jeremy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbossa's elbow.

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 decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GAMMA#631 Gunnar v Torres 3     
Date:   Apr 29, 2017
#R1#
Barbossa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sito.
It seemed like Sito was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sito needs to keep his hands up - Barbossa had a free shot at his head there.
Barbossa misses with a low kick as Sito jumps back.
Barbossa blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Barbossa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sito throws a sloppy head kick and Barbossa moves out of range easily.
Barbossa misses with a low kick.
Barbossa misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Sito was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've been hearing reports that Barbossa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Barbossa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sito throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbossa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sito takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sito throws a front kick aimed at Barbossa's knee but Barbossa avoids it well.
Barbossa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barbossa moves out of range as Sito strikes.
Barbossa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sito keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T1#
Sito displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbossa throws out the jab.
Sito misses with an uppercut. Barbossa saw that one coming.
Sito loads up on a big right hand but Barbossa slips the punch.
Sito lands a right hook to the body.
Barbossa throws a looping overhand right but Sito ducks down to avoid it.
Geoffrey Barbossa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sito takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barbossa digs a good hook to Sito's body.
Barbossa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Barbossa misses.
Barbossa throws an overhand right that lands on Sito's shoulder, as Sito tries to avoid the shot.
Barbossa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sito slips under a jab from Barbossa.#T2#
Barbossa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sito manages to avoid it.
Sito looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barbossa scores with a nice right hand.
Sito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbossa manages to avoid it.
Sito keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Sito misses.
Barbossa lands a really nice looking cross but Sito seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbossa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barbossa dives in for a single leg takedown but Sito sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sito throws out a counter right but Barbossa avoids it with no problem.
Sito scores with a body shot.
No luck for Barbossa with that takedown attempt.
Sito steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Barbossa.
Barbossa sizes up Sito with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barbossa misses with a low kick as Sito jumps back.#T3#
Barbossa misses with a low kick.
Sito dips to his left and cracks Barbossa with an uppercut!
Sito displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbossa throws out the jab.
Barbossa looks to land a body kick but Sito moved away.
Barbossa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sito misses with a body shot.
Barbossa misses with a body kick.
Barbossa throws a jab but it's blocked by Sito.
Sito pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Barbossa back to the cage. Sito follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbossa.
Some bone on bone action there as Barbossa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barbossa thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sito if he has to take too many more of those. #T4#
Sito takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sito uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbossa.
Barbossa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Barbossa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sito is out of range and Barbossa settles back down.
Sito throws a looping overhand right but Barbossa ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbossa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sito throws a big shot that misses.
Robert Sito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barbossa just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barbossa.
Barbossa tries to move into range but Sito moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barbossa. That's going to slow Sito down.
Barbossa throws an overhand right that lands on Sito's shoulder, as Sito tries to avoid the shot.
Barbossa ducks under a wild hook from Sito.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geoffrey Barbossa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A bone on bone clash there as Barbossa blocks the leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Sito might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Barbossa has got the better of the exchanges.
Barbossa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barbossa misses with a body kick.
Barbossa misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Barbossa misses.
Sito staying out of range there.
Geoffrey Barbossa is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbossa scores with a head kick.
Barbossa misses with a body shot.
Barbossa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Barbossa tenderised Sito's leg. Sito is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sito tries to clinch but Barbossa is having none of it.
Sito is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barbossa misses with a combination
and Barbossa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Sito throws a big shot that misses.
Barbossa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barbossa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sito takes one to the chin there.
Sito takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sito scores with a hook to the body. Barbossa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barbossa.
Sito takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Barbossa throws a head kick that misses.
Barbossa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sito sprawls well. Sito wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barbossa gets slowly back to his feet.#T2##KD2#
Sito lands a big head kick that sends Barbossa tumbling to the mat! Sito takes a step backwards and waves Barbossa back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Barbossa is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Barbossa.
Sito moves away from the strike by Barbossa.
Sito throws a sloppy head kick
and Barbossa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barbossa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sito takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A punch combination from Sito misses.
Barbossa connects with a leg kick. Sito looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3#
Barbossa misses with a body shot
and Sito counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barbossa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barbossa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sito feints a counter leg kick.
Barbossa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sito.
Sito walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sito throws a hook to the side of Barbossa's head but Barbossa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbossa feints a jab promting Sito to slip. Barbossa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sito slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Donk. Sito catches Barbossa right on the button with a cross.
Oh Barbossa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sito connects with a body shot.
Barbossa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barbossa throws a poor cross that misses
and Sito counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robert Sito!
Robert Sito is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Robert Sito made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: GAMMA#627 Sito v Barbossa     
Date:   Apr 15, 2017
#R1#
Barbossa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sito throwing a counter right hand but Barbossa manages to avoid it.
Robert Sito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sito throws a body shot but no joy.
Sito chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barbossa can pounce on him.
Sito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbossa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbossa throws a leg kick which misses Sito's front leg but catches the back leg as Sito tries to avoid it.
Sito moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barbossa scoring well with a low kick there.
Donk. Sito catches Barbossa right on the button with a cross.
Barbossa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sito.
Sito avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barbossa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sito throws a right hand that Barbossa ducks under and follows up with a left that Barbossa also avoids with ease.
Sito throws a body kick that misses.
Sito scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sito is looking to clinch but Barbossa is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbossa! But no joy.
Sito takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sito throws a hook but Barbossa avoids it easily.#T1#
Barbossa throws a shot from downtown. Sito moves away and avoids it.
Sito half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sito scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barbossa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barbossa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barbossa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barbossa throws a jab when Sito was well out of range.
A jab from Sito misses.
Sito lunges at Barbossa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barbossa's hand.
Barbossa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barbossa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sito's hands.
Sito moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barbossa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbossa digs a good hook to Sito's body.
Sito throws out a loose jab but Barbossa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbossa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barbossa throws a right and a left that Sito avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Barbossa misses its intended target.
Sito fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barbossa on the side of the head.#T2#
Barbossa scores with a jab.
Sito paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbossa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sito misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Barbossa misses.
Sito looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sito misses with an uppercut.
Sito displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbossa throws out the jab.
Sito lands with a nice body punch.
Sito connects with a nice looking jab.
Barbossa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sito misses with a straight left.
Barbossa misses with an uppercut
and Sito counters with a big head kick but Barbossa shrugs it off.
Sito is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Barbossa ducks under a wild hook from Sito.
Barbossa throws a leg kick that misses.
Sito half committed to a counter leg kick.
Barbossa throws a big shot that misses.
Sito throws a right hand that misses
and Sito takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sito fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
Sito throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sito jabs Barbossa right on the nose. Barbossa blinks but takes it well.
Barbossa misses with a head kick.
Sito was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sito checks a leg kick nicely.
Sito misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slow jab from Sito misses its intended target.
Barbossa jabs at Sito's body.
Sito throws a body shot but no joy.
Sito avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barbossa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sito.
A good leg kick by Sito.
Sito dodges the punch combination from Barbossa.
Barbossa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sito is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A big left from Sito misses. #T4#
Barbossa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barbossa misses with a hook.
Sito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbossa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbossa misses with a straight right.
Barbossa connects with a jab.
Sito tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbossa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barbossa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barbossa misses with a straight right.
Sito swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sito misses with a body shot.
Sito throws a lazy right hand but Barbossa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barbossa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sito.
Sito throws a big shot that misses.
Barbossa lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbossa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sito catches Barbossa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barbossa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sito looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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 Robert Sito 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#
Barbossa slips under a jab.
Barbossa throws out a counter right but Sito avoids it with no problem.
Barbossa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barbossa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbossa blocks a head kick by Sito.
Barbossa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sito. That one must have hurt.
Barbossa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sito seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Barbossa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sito thuds a left hand into Barbossa's body.
Sito on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barbossa.
Robert Sito is winning the standup battle so far.
Sito throws out a loose jab but Barbossa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sito lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sito tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barbossa throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Barbossa throws a lazy right hand but Sito sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sito checks a leg kick.
Sito blocks a jab.#T1#
Barbossa takes one on the button.
Sito misses the jab.
Sito throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbossa counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sito is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sito moves away from the strike by Barbossa.
Sito fakes the leg kick and cracks Barbossa in the body.
Sito connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barbossa's hands.
Sito throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL#
Sito closes the distance and clinches.
Sito working aggressively here.
Sito lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barbossa backwards. #BC2#
Barbossa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barbossa checks a leg kick nicely.
Barbossa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sito lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sito slips a jab and a cross from Barbossa.
Sito fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbossa! But no joy.
Barbossa ducks under a wild hook from Sito.#T2#
Barbossa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sito.
Barbossa replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sito blocks it well.
Barbossa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barbossa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sito.
Barbossa feints a counter leg kick.
Sito throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbossa flicks out a counter leg kick but Sito steps away.
Sito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbossa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sito throws a head kick but Barbossa moves out of range.
Barbossa misses with a looping right.
Barbossa throws a jab when Sito was well out of range.
Sito appears to be looking for a big counter.
Barbossa throws out a loose jab but Sito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbossa moves out of range as Sito strikes.
Barbossa misses with a hook to the body
and Sito counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbossa throws a low kick but Sito moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Sito.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sito. Barbossa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbossa throws out a counter right but Sito avoids it with no problem.
Barbossa throws out a leg kick but Sito moves out of range and Barbossa only half commits. #T3#
Sloppy strikes from Sito. Those never looked like landing.
Barbossa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barbossa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sito throws out the jab.
Barbossa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barbossa throws a looping overhand right but Sito ducks down to avoid it.
Sito looks to land a right hand but Barbossa moved out of range.
Barbossa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sito has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barbossa.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sito darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barbossa throws a wild body kick that Sito sees coming a mile off.
Barbossa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barbossa throws a low kick but Sito moves out of range easily.
Barbossa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sito counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sito throws out a leg kick but Barbossa moves out of range and Sito only half commits.
That kick from Sito tenderised Barbossa's leg. Barbossa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sito is looking to slow Barbossa down with leg kicks.
Barbossa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sito appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sito throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbossa. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbossa throws a body punch but Sito moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sito. Barbossa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sito misses with a left hand
and Barbossa counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbossa throws a head kick but Sito moves out of range.
As Barbossa backs away, Sito returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sito throws a hook but Barbossa blocks it.
Barbossa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sito throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barbossa.
A jab from Barbossa does it's job there.
Barbossa connects with the punch.
Sito staying out of range there.
Barbossa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sito checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sito moves forwards but Barbossa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barbossa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sito fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barbossa checks it well.
A jab from Barbossa misses.
Jab from Sito.
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 Robert Sito will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Barbossa misses the jab.
Sito scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barbossa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sito.
Sito throws a leg kick
and Barbossa counters with a left to the body. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barbossa tries to work over Sito's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbossa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbossa's elbow.
Sito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Come on Barbossa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbossa fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Barbossa breaks the clinch.
Barbossa connects with a body shot that sends Sito's belly button to the back.
Sito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbossa circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Sito feints and then cracks Barbossa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barbossa down.
A big right from Barbossa misses.
Sito throws a head kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sito.
Sito connects with a solid leg kick.
Barbossa throws a series of punches but Sito moves out of range.
Crunch! Barbossa slams his shin into Sito's torso.
Sito misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barbossa lands a nice shot to the body.
Sito cracks Barbossa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A low kick from Sito misses
and Barbossa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barbossa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sito.
Barbossa throws a head kick but Sito moves out of range.
Barbossa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sito waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbossa.
Barbossa throws a hook to the side of Sito's head but Sito sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sito throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barbossa.#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!
Barbossa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sito sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbossa throws a hook but Sito avoids it easily.
Sito lands with a good body shot.
Barbossa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sito throws out the jab.
Barbossa throws a nice looking combination but Sito bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sito avoids a kick to the body.
Nice jab there from Sito.
Barbossa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbossa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sito can pounce on him.
The fighters circling - Barbossa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sito throws a right hand that misses
and Barbossa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barbossa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sito walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
An inside leg kick from Sito misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbossa! But no joy.
Barbossa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Barbossa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sito sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbossa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Barbossa.
Barbossa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Donk. Barbossa catches Sito right on the button with a cross.
Sito smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sito looks to land a combination but Barbossa avoids it well.
Sito's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barbossa under the eye.
Barbossa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barbossa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbossa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sito dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbossa avoids a kick to the body.
Sito throws a hook but Barbossa blocks it.
Barbossa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sito takes a swing at Barbossa's ribcage but misses.
Sito throws a leg kick
and Barbossa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sito looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbossa is just out of range.
Barbossa blocks a head kick by Sito.
Barbossa lands with a straight right. Sito didn't see that one coming.
Sito defending well as Barbossa loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Sito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barbossa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbossa lands with a thumping leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Barbossa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barbossa throws a hook but Sito blocks it.
Barbossa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sito. That did some damage!
Barbossa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A head kick misses from Sito.
Barbossa looks to score with a jab to the body but Sito is just out of range.
Barbossa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sito lands a head kick. Barbossa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Geoffrey Barbossa just about did enough to take it.
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.
#R4#
Barbossa misses with a looping right.
Sito misses with an uppercut.
Barbossa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbossa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sitos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barbossa throws a jab but it's blocked by Sito.
Barbossa looks to land a left hand but Sito moved out of range nicely.
Barbossa misses with a body shot.
Sito throws a sloppy body shot
and Barbossa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barbossa takes a swing at Sito's ribcage but misses.
Sito throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sito lands a really nice looking cross but Barbossa seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sito connects with a leg kick. Barbossa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barbossa 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.
The crowd cheers as Sito lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barbossa doesn't seem phased though.
Sito throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sito doesn't manage to clinch there - Barbossa circles away. #T1#
Sito scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barbossa doesn't seem bothered though.
Barbossa scores with a nice head shot.
Sito checks a leg kick.
Barbossa misses with a looping left.
Sito throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sito moves out of range of the strikes.
A combination from Sito does no damage.
Barbossa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sito throws a sloppy head kick and Barbossa moves out of range easily.
Sito slips under a jab.
Sito misses with a hook to the body
enabling Barbossa to counter with a crisp jab.
Barbossa connects with a body shot that sends Sito's belly button to the back.
Sito takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sito blocks a head kick by Barbossa.
Barbossa needs to keep his hands up - Sito had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbossa misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Sito counters by clinching up. #BC#
Sito breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sito lands with an overhand left.
Sito tries a head kick but it misses.
Barbossa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Sito.
Barbossa throws out a loose jab but Sito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbossa.
Sito misses with a body punch
and Barbossa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barbossa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbossa misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Sito misses the target.
Sito feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barbossas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice uppercut there from Barbossa.
Sito throws a right hand that Barbossa ducks under and follows up with a left that Barbossa also avoids with ease.
Sito throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Barbossa throws a series of strikes that have Sito backpedaling.
Sito misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Sito.
Barbossa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sito lands a jab to the nose.
Sito lands a head kick. Barbossa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sito throws a shot from downtown. Barbossa moves away and avoids it.
Sito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbossa.
Barbossa connects with a leg kick. Sito looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A left lands for Barbossa.
Barbossa thuds a left hand into Sito's body.
Barbossa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbossa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sito.
Barbossa ducks under a wild hook from Sito.#T4#
Barbossa scores with a jab to the head.
Barbossa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fighters circling - Barbossa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barbossa throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Barbossa.
Sito lands a jab.
Sito uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbossa.
The crowd cheers as Barbossa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sito doesn't seem phased though.
Decent striking displayed by Barbossa there.
Barbossa looks to throw a body kick
and Sito makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL#
Sito forces Barbossa back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Barbossa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barbossa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sito misses with a two punch combination.
Barbossa misses with an uppercut.
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 Robert Sito will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Barbossa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barbossa throws an overhand right that lands on Sito's shoulder, as Sito tries to avoid the shot.
Sito misses with a looping right.
Sito looks for the body kick but Barbossa saw that one coming.
Nice straight punches there by Barbossa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barbossa.
Sito throws out a loose jab but Barbossa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sito moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Barbossa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sito fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barbossa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sito fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbossa misses with a right hand
and Sito connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sito fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sito cracks a nice hook into Barbossa's ribs.
Barbossa misses with a hook. Sito ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Sito.#T1#
Sito tries to clinch but Barbossa moves out of range.
Barbossa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barbossa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sito takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sito loads up on a big right hand but Barbossa slips the punch.
Sito tries to score with a low kick but Barbossa moves his leg out of the way.
Barbossa connects with a single shot there.
A left lands for Barbossa.
Sito misses with a wild body shot.
Sito misses with a hook to the body
and Barbossa counters with a series of strikes. Sito will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sito throws a head kick that half lands.
Sito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbossa.
Sito chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barbossa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sito throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Geoffrey Barbossa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Barbossa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sito ducks under a wild hook from Barbossa.
Good standup being displayed there by Sito as he connects with a hook.
Sito slips under a jab.
Sito checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sito lands a body shot.
Barbossa looks to land a left hand but Sito moved out of range nicely.
Barbossa with a jab.
A slow jab from Barbossa misses its intended target.
Barbossa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sito walks into a stiff left hand from Barbossa.
Barbossa misses with an uppercut. Sito saw that one coming.
Sito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sito just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Barbossa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sito under the eye.
Sito throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barbossa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbossa tried to score with a low kick but Sito checks it.
Sito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbossa looks to land a left hand but Sito moved out of range nicely.
Sito staying out of range there.
Sito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sito thumps Barbossa with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Sito.
An inside leg kick from Sito misses.
Sito backing away here, and Barbossa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A low kick from Barbossa is predictable there
and Sito counters with a leg kick.
Barbossa ducks right into an uppercut from Sito.
Barbossa sizes up Sito with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sito staying out of range there.
Sito lands a right hook to the body.
Robert Sito is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
That kick from Sito tenderised Barbossa's leg. Barbossa is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbossa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sito takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barbossa drops his hands momentarily and Sito takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sito needs to keep his hands up - Barbossa had a free shot at his head there.
Barbossa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Sito counters by clinching up.
Sito tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barbossa avoids it.
Sito tries to work over Barbossa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sito blocking some punches.
Barbossa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barbossa stalling.
Sito misses with some punches.
Barbossa stalling the fight.
Sito blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Geoffrey Barbossa.
I think Sito 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Geoffrey Barbossa!

Geoffrey Barbossa is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Geoffrey Barbossa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: GAMMA#621 Lamb v Sito 3     
Date:   Mar 25, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Ramos forces Barbossa back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Barbossa manages to break the clinch.
Barbossa connects with a right hand. Ramos shakes it off.
Ramos wants to clinch up but Barbossa keeps it at a distance.
It appears Barbossa was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ramos tries to work over Barbossa's front leg with a kick but Barbossa checks it. #CL2#
Ramos instigates a clinch.
Barbossa scores with a shot to the side of Ramos's head.
A short right from Ramos on the inside.
Barbossa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ramos up against the cage.
Barbossa tries to break the clinch but Ramos is controlling the position. #BC#
Barbossa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been hearing reports that Barbossa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Barbossa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ramos throws out a counter right but Barbossa avoids it with no problem.
Ramos digs a good hook to Barbossa's body.
Barbossa looks to throw the jab but Ramos is out of range.
Ramos flicks out a counter leg kick but Barbossa steps away.
Barbossa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramos.
Barbossa throws a shot from downtown. Ramos moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbossa takes one to the chin there.
Ramos has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Ramos throws the left hand but Barbossa avoids the punch easily.
Ramos looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbossa is just out of range.
An inside leg kick from Ramos misses.
It appears Barbossa was looking to counter with a kick there.
Barbossa throws a body kick that misses.
Barbossa lands a body shot.
Barbossa misses with an uppercut. Ramos saw that one coming.
Ramos scores with a jab.
Ramos looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbossa is just out of range.
Barbossa misses with a wild combination.
Barbossa with a nice cross.#CL2#
Barbossa gets tackled into the cage by Ramos. Ramos maintains the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ramos scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Barbossa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barbossa scores with the left hand. Ramos knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbossa misses the jab.
Ramos throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barbossa counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbossa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barbossa thumps Ramos with a low kick.
Ramos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Geoffrey Barbossa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barbossa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ramos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ramos feints and then cracks Barbossa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barbossa down.
Barbossa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barbossa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ramos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barbossa lands a jab to Ramos's midsection.
Ramos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barbossa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ramos misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
A shot to the liver by Barbossa. Beautiful body shot.
Ramos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barbossa takes one to the chin there.
Ramos tests Barbossa's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#
Barbossa is rocked!
Ramos throws a head kick that misses.
Ramos moves out of range as Barbossa strikes.
Ramos throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barbossa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ramos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbossa moves away.
Ramos punishes Barbossa's body with a nice straight punch.
Ramos scores with a leg kick.
Ramos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barbossa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbossa checks a leg kick.
Barbossa is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ramos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Ramos is looking to score with low kicks.
Barbossa circles away from the clinch attempt.
A shot to the body from Ramos misses
and Barbossa counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbossa lands a right hook to the body.
Ramos misses with a body punch
and Barbossa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barbossa just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbossa scores with a sloppy right hand. Ramos should have avoided that one.
Barbossa throws a shot to the body.
Barbossa throws a head kick that half lands. #CL2#
Ramos darts in and clinches Barbossa up against the cage.
Ramos misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramos throws a head punch that misses.
Barbossa stalling in the clinch.
Barbossa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Barbossa is trying to force a seperation but Ramos has the dominant position.
Ramos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geoffrey Barbossa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ramos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbossa was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramos.
It looked like Barbossa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ramos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barbossa counters with a nice leg kick.
Ramos misses with a low kick as Barbossa jumps back.
Barbossa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ramos slips a straight right by Barbossa.
Ramos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbossa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ramos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barbossa. Barbossa obviously looking to wear him down.
Ramos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbossa moves away.
Barbossa throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Ramos has closed the distance and engaged Barbossa in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Ramos.
Barbossa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barbossa swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramos uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Barbossa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barbossa throws a low kick, looking for Ramos's leg but Ramos calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Ramos throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barbossa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Ramos misses its intended target.
Barbossa scores with a decent looking hook.
Barbossa connects with an inside leg kick.
Ramos is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barbossa rather than just go for the knockout.
Barbossa throws a series of punches but Ramos moves out of range.
Ramos misses the jab.
Barbossa slaps away a takedown attempt from Ramos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Barbossa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jab, jab by Barbossa - just one landing.
Ramos misses with a body shot
and Barbossa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ramos throws a front kick aimed at Barbossa's knee but Barbossa avoids it well.
It looked like Barbossa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ramos.
Ramos connects with a solid leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barbossa. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbossa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramos is looking to clinch.
Ramos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barbossa.
A bone on bone clash there as Ramos blocks the leg kick.
Barbossa misses with a low kick.
Geoffrey Barbossa is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbossa throws a nice looking combination but Ramos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barbossa looks to land a body kick but Ramos moved away.
Barbossa slips under a jab from Ramos.
Ramos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barbossa.
Ramos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ramos swings for the body but Barbossa moves out of range.
Donk. Barbossa catches Ramos right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Ramos clinches up with Barbossa and pushes him back against the cage.
Barbossa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ramos backwards.
Ramos can't find room to land a body shot as Barbossa controls the action. #T3#
Barbossa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ramos wants to take the fight to the mat but Barbossa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Barbossa blocks a body shot from Ramos.
A short uppercut from Ramos.
Barbossa lands with a short shot to the head.
Barbossa lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barbossa.
Barbossa has a couple of punches blocked by Ramos.
Barbossa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbossa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramos can do to turn this around?
Ramos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbossa working hard to break the clinch.
Ramos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ramos misses with the head strike.
Henrique Ramos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbossa.
Barbossa prevents a body shot from Ramos.
Ramos looking for a takedown.
Geoffrey Barbossa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henrique Ramos.
Barbossa prevents a body shot from Ramos.
A shot in the inside from Barbossa.
Barbossa looking to stall. #T4#
Barbossa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Barbossa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ramos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ramos throws a leg kick but Barbossa moved away.
Barbossa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbossa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbossa lunges at Ramos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ramos's hand.
Barbossa throws a right hand that Ramos ducks under and follows up with a left that Ramos also avoids with ease.
Ramos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barbossa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Barbossa blocks the low kick.
Barbossa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barbossa walks into a stiff left hand from Ramos.
Barbossa avoids the body shot from Ramos.
Barbossa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ramos misses with a right hand
and Barbossa counters with a good low kick that Ramos was not able to check.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geoffrey Barbossa dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Barbossa throws a low kick but Ramos moves out of range easily.
Ramos misses with a body shot.
Ramos just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramos throws a shot to the body.
Ramos lands a leg kick that knocks Barbossa off balance momentarily.
Barbossa thumps Ramos with a low kick.
Ramos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ramos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbossa looks to land a right hand but Ramos moved out of range.
Barbossa connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbossa misses with a body kick.
Ramos thows a leg kick but Barbossa checks it
and Barbossa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barbossa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barbossa scores with a hook.#T1#
A low kick from Ramos is predictable there
and Barbossa counters with a good low kick that Ramos was not able to check.
Jab, jab by Barbossa - just one landing.
Barbossa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barbossa.
Ramos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramos misses with a shot to the body
and Barbossa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ramos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ramos ducks under a wild hook from Barbossa.
A big right from Ramos misses.
Barbossa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ramos shoots and misses
and Barbossa counters with a nice uppercut.
Ramos tries to clinch there but Barbossa circles away.
Barbossa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ramos misses with an uppercut. Barbossa saw that one coming.
Henrique Ramos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Geoffrey Barbossa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Ramos throws a big shot that misses.
Ramos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ramos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ramos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Barbossa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ramos keeps Barbossa at a distance using the push kick.
Ramos takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ramos throws a leg kick which misses Barbossa's front leg but catches the back leg as Barbossa tries to avoid it.
Barbossa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ramos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barbossa's waist but Barbossa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ramos off to one side.
Ramos throws a looping overhand right but Barbossa ducks down to avoid it.
Ramos tries a head kick but it misses.
Barbossa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ramos on the side of the head.
Barbossa looks to land a left hand but Ramos moved out of range nicely.
Barbossa connects with a body shot that sends Ramos's belly button to the back.#T3#
Ramos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbossa throws out the jab.
Barbossa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barbossa jabs Ramos right on the nose. Ramos blinks but takes it well.
Ramos checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ramos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ramos.
Barbossa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ramos misses with a leg kick
and Barbossa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jab by Barbossa.
Barbossa lands a nice shot that snaps Ramos's head back.
Ramos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barbossas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice sprawl there from Barbossa as Ramos shoots in.
Geoffrey Barbossa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henrique Ramos.
Ramos shoots in looking for a takedown. Barbossa tries to sprawl out of it but Ramos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barbossa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ramos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
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 jab from Ramos does it's job there.
Barbossa avoids the body shot from Ramos.
A little feinted left hand from Barbossa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ramos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barbossa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barbossa.
Nice straight punches there by Barbossa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barbossa.
Ramos tries to land a body kick
enabling Barbossa to counter with a crisp jab.
Barbossa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ramos tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Barbossa counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Geoffrey Barbossa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barbossa, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geoffrey Barbossa!

Geoffrey Barbossa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

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.'.

 

Event: GAMMA#612 Kha v Kakoullis     
Date:   Feb 11, 2017
#R1#
Barbossa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barbossa lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
Yount has Barbossa up against the cage in a clinch.
Yount can't find room to land a body shot as Barbossa controls the action.
Yount tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barbossa avoids it.
Yount with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yount tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbossa's elbow.
Yount misses with a knee to the head.
We've been informed that Yount has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Yount misses with an elbow strike.
Yount lands a hook that snaps the head of Barbossa backwards.
Barbossa misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Barbossa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yount pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbossa throws a leg kick but Yount moved away.
Yount throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbossa lands with a hook. Yount tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yount misses with an uppercut.
Barbossa fails to land the takedown.
Yount misses with a head kick.
Barbossa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T1#
Barbossa dodges the punch combination from Yount.
Yount fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yount scores with a hook.
Yount throws out a loose jab but Barbossa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbossa moves away from the strike by Yount.
Barbossa cracks a nice hook into Yount's ribs.
Barbossa swings for the body but Yount moves out of range.
Yount misses with a straight left.
Barbossa connects with an inside leg kick.
Barbossa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barbossa works Yount's body with a nice hook.
Yount ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbossa moves away.
Yount misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Yount.
A jab lands there for Barbossa.
Robin Yount seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yount fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barbossa.
Yount is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbossa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yount moves away.
Barbossa blocks a head kick by Yount. #T2#
Barbossa tries a head kick but it misses.
Yount lands a jab-cross combination.
Robin Yount is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yount lands with a straight right. Barbossa didn't see that one coming.
Barbossa misses the jab.
Yount tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yount swinging wildly here.
Barbossa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yount moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barbossa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yount misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbossa.
Yount steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbossa.
Yount looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barbossa throws a body punch but Yount moves out of range.
Yount throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbossa.
Barbossa looks to land a left hand but Yount moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot by Barbossa.
Barbossa throws a lazy right hand but Yount sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barbossa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yount circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
Nice cross by Barbossa.
Yount misses with a series of wild punches.
Barbossa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barbossa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yount moves away.
Barbossa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yount swings for the body but Barbossa moves out of range.
Barbossa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Yount.
Yount delivers a nice body kick.
Yount throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barbossa lands a high kick!
Yount throws a sloppy head kick and Barbossa moves out of range easily.
Yount ducks under a wild hook from Barbossa.
Yount looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barbossa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yount throws a body punch but Barbossa moves out of range.
It looked like Barbossa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Yount scores with a head kick. Barbossa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbossa takes one on the button.
Yount displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barbossa. #T4#
Barbossa moves out of range of the body kick from Yount.
Barbossa looks for the body kick but Yount saw that one coming.
Yount tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barbossa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barbossa lands with an overhand left.
Yount takes one on the button.
Yount is looking to clinch.
Barbossa misses with a wild body shot.
Yount misses the shot to the body.
Barbossa misses with a left hand
and Yount counters with a straight right hand.
Yount tries to clinch
and Barbossa counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbossa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barbossa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yount throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbossa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbossa feints and then cracks Yount's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yount down. #CL2#
Yount takes the fight into the clinch.
Yount lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Robin Yount will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Yount staying out of range there.
Barbossa takes one on the button.
Barbossa blocks a head kick by Yount.
Yount is looking to clinch but Barbossa is avoiding it.
Yount keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbossa.
A big left from Barbossa misses.
Barbossa moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromYount.
Yount moves away from the strike by Barbossa.
Yount fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barbossa checks it well.
Barbossa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Barbossa takes a swing at Yount's ribcage but misses.
Barbossa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yount scores with a jab. Barbossa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbossa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barbossa misses with an uppercut.
Yount shapes to counter with a head kick.
Yount is looking to clinch but Barbossa is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yount looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1##CL2#
Yount closes the distance and clinches.
Yount takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yount creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barbossa is working Yount over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Barbossa fails to land.
Barbossa misses with the head strike.
Barbossa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Barbossa avoids the elbow strike from Yount, against the cage.
Yount looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yount just misses with a elbow thrown towards Barbossa's brow.
Yount misses with an elbow strike.
I was talking to Barbossa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Barbossa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yount.
Barbossa digs a right hand into Yount's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yount's gas tank.
Barbossa tries a body shot but Yount blocks it.
Barbossa tries a body shot but Yount blocks it.
Yount misses with the head strike. #BC#
Barbossa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barbossa avoids the head kick by Yount. #T2#
Barbossa shoots in but no luck this time.
A jab from Yount misses. #TD#
Barbossa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbossa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Yount is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yount is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Yount won't allow Barbossa to pass to mount. #T3#
Yount is looking to control Barbossa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yount avoid being mounted?
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Barbossa is trying to control. Yount wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if Barbossa is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yount throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barbossa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barbossa.
Yount getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Yount clinches up with Barbossa and pushes him back against the cage.
Barbossa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbossa working aggressively here. #T4##BC#
Barbossa manages to break the clinch.
Barbossa scores with a punch to the head.
Barbossa missing with a left hand there. Yount was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yount fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barbossa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yount takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Barbossa blocks a head kick by Yount.
Yount throws a leg kick but Barbossa checks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yount takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barbossa wants to land a leg kick but Yount is out of range.
Yount takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barbossa moves out of range of the strikes.
Yount is looking to clinch but Barbossa is avoiding it.
Sloppy strikes from Yount. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Barbossa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barbossa misses with a hook.
Barbossa throws a chopping leg kick but Yount manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barbossa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barbossa throws a looping overhand right but Yount ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geoffrey Barbossa dominated that second 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!
#R3#
Yount avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Despite the aggression on Yount's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Yount misses with a leg kick.
Barbossa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big left from Barbossa misses.
Yount swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yount tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yount walks into a left hand.
Barbossa throws a looping overhand right but Yount ducks down to avoid it.
Barbossa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yount throws a leg kick
and Barbossa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Yount. #TD#
Barbossa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Yount has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barbossa is working away from the top position though.
Barbossa is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Yount trying to control from the bottom.
Yount tries to get to full guard but Barbossa has control of the leg.
Yount is refusing to be controlled, as Barbossa sits in half guard.
Yount tries to get to full guard but Barbossa has control of the leg.
Yount trying to get back to full guard but Barbossa takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barbossa controlling the position easily from mount.
Yount working to try and regain half guard.
Barbossa controlling the pace for now.
Yount is looking to improve his position but Barbossa isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Barbossa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barbossa's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Barbossa avoids the attempt from Yount to control.
Barbossa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Yount keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half 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.
Barbossa content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yount tries to hold on but Barbossa postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Geoffrey Barbossa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Barbossa 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geoffrey Barbossa!

Geoffrey Barbossa thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: GAMMA#608 Volkov v Williams     
Date:   Jan 21, 2017
#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Yount as he connects with a hook.
Barbossa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yount's head backwards.
Barbossa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yount checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yount throws a low kick but Barbossa moves out of range easily.
Yount avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yount 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.
Barbossa moves out of range of the body kick.
Yount misses with a wild combination.
Yount is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Yount takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD#
Barbossa gets a takedown into half guard.
Barbossa tries to stand and escape but Yount is controlling the position.
Yount is looking to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barbossa in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Yount is trying to control but can't.
Barbossa not doing much here.
Barbossa works his foot free and advances to mount.
Barbossa controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yount tries to hold on but Barbossa postures up.
Yount is looking to get to half guard.
Barbossa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Yount is looking to improve his position but Barbossa isn't that keen on the idea.
Barbossa controlling his opponent. #T3#
Barbossa seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Yount for as long as he can get away with.
Yount keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Barbossa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Yount holds on to Barbossa as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Barbossa controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Yount is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Yount bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Yount won't allow Barbossa to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yount controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geoffrey Barbossa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Yount is looking to chop away at Barbossa's legs.
Barbossa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yount throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbossa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yount stuns Barbossa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yount takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yount thuds his right hand into Barbossa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yount will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barbossa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yount can pounce on him.
Yount throws a hook but Barbossa blocks it.
Yount slips under a jab.
Yount looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barbossa takes one to the chin there.
Barbossa is looking to chop away at Yount's legs.
Yount throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbossa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Yount. #TD#
Barbossa looking to score a takedown here. Yount is defending well but Barbossa drives through and ends up in Yount's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbossa content to stall in guard here.
Yount pulls Barbossa in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Yount can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barbossa controls the pace.
Barbossa trying to control the position from guard on top but Yount is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barbossa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Barbossa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barbossa stopping the sweep attempt from Yount.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Barbossa trying to control but Yount is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Robin Yount seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbossa tries to move into range but Yount moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barbossa throws an off balance right hand
and Yount counters with a series of strikes. Barbossa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Barbossa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbossa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yount.
Barbossa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yount throws a nice looking combination but Barbossa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yount takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barbossa misses with a straight right.
Barbossa ducks under a wild hook from Yount.
Barbossa throwing a counter right hand but Yount manages to avoid it.
Yount stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barbossa.
Yount swings widly with a right hand
and Barbossa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yount thinking.
Barbossa lands an overhand right.
Nice straight punches there by Yount. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yount.#T3#
Barbossa moves out of range as Yount strikes.
Barbossa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yount manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yount attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Yount misses the target.
Barbossa throws out a loose jab but Yount uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbossa misses the jab.
Yount throws a counter combo.
Yount connects with an inside leg kick.
Barbossa moves out of range as Yount throws a body kick.
Yount 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.
Yount throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbossa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Yount counters with a nice uppercut.
Yount moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barbossa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yount slips a jab from Barbossa.
Barbossa throws the left hand but Yount avoids the punch easily.
Barbossa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yount swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Barbossa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yount misses with a hook.
Yount scores with a nice head shot.
Barbossa is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbossa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yount throws out a counter right but Barbossa avoids it with no problem.
Nice body kick from Yount.
Robin Yount is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Barbossa tries to keep at a distance but Yount has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barbossa prevents a body shot from Yount.
Barbossa dodges an elbow strike from Yount.
Yount tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barbossa avoids it.#BC#
Barbossa manages to break the clinch.
Barbossa connects with a leg kick. Yount looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barbossa takes a swing at Yount's ribcage but misses.
Yount defending well as Barbossa loads up on a big left hand.
Barbossa throws a hook to the side of Yount's head but Yount sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yount throws out a counter right but Barbossa avoids it with no problem.
Barbossa walks into a stiff left hand from Yount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robin Yount showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Barbossa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Barbossa is looking to score with low kicks.
Barbossa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yount is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barbossa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yount.
Yount takes one on the button.
Yount is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Yount looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbossa is just out of range.
Yount throws a hook but Barbossa avoids it easily.
It looked like Barbossa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yount takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barbossa tests Yount's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barbossa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbossa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbossa throws a poor cross that misses
and Yount counters with a stiff right hand.
Yount tries to move into range but Barbossa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbossa lands a nice looking kick to the body. Yount takes a step back to recover.
Barbossa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barbossa there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Yount throws a nice looking combination but Barbossa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yount looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yount chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barbossa blocks a jab.
It looked like Barbossa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yount ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Barbossa has closed the distance and engaged Yount in a clinch.
Yount tries a knee to the head but Barbossa blocks it.
Yount missing with knees to the body.
Yount blocks an uppercut.
Barbossa blocks the elbow strike.
Barbossa has Yount pressed against the cage.
Yount using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barbossa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barbossa misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yount.
A shot in the inside from Barbossa.
Nice body punch from Barbossa. #T2#
Barbossa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yount misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Barbossa manages to break the clinch.
Barbossa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yount manages to avoid it.
Barbossa ducks under a wild hook from Yount.
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!
Barbossa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yount manages to avoid it.
Barbossa lands with an overhand left.
Yount scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barbossa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barbossa avoids the head kick by Yount.
Barbossa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yount.
Yount is looking for the big counter here.
Barbossa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barbossa lunges at Yount with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yount's hand.
Barbossa tries to close the distance and clinch but Yount swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yount keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbossa avoids the head kick by Yount.
Yount misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Barbossa throws a leg kick but Yount checks it.
Yount avoids the body shot from Barbossa.
Barbossa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yount was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbossa.
Barbossa scoring well with a low kick there.
Yount throws out a loose jab but Barbossa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbossa misses with a wild body shot.
Yount has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yount there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Barbossa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yount, pushing him back against the cage.
Barbossa tries to break free but Yount pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Barbossa breaks from the clinch.
Yount looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barbossa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barbossa misses with a double jab
and Yount counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yount thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yount tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Barbossa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yount looks to land a right hand but Barbossa moved out of range.
Barbossa takes a swing at Yount's ribcage but misses.
Barbossa throws a right hand that misses
and Yount counters with a body kick.
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!
Yount misses with a hook. Barbossa ducked under it nicely.
Yount wants to slow Barbossa down by chopping away at his legs.
Barbossa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yount takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Barbossa closes the distance and pushes Yount back into the cage.
Barbossa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yount tries a knee to the head but Barbossa blocks it.
Yount lands with a right to the head.
Barbossa blocks an elbow strike from Yount.
Yount lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Barbossa swings away with an uppercut that misses.

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 Geoffrey Barbossa.
I think Barbossa 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: GAMMA#602 Lodbrok v Richards     
Date:   Dec 24, 2016
#R1#
Barbossa lands a head shot.
Zombie misses with a low kick.
Barbossa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbossa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've been hearing reports that Barbossa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Zombie throws a chopping leg kick but Barbossa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zombie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barbossas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zombie misses with a double jab
and Barbossa counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbossa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barbossa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barbossa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zombie. That did some damage!
Zombie throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbossa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zombie was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbossa.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zombie. Barbossa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbossa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zombie misses with a body punch
enabling Barbossa to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Zombie throws a hook to the side of Barbossa's head but Barbossa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbossa throws a looping overhand right but Zombie ducks down to avoid it.
Zombie doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Barbossa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barbossa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Barbossa backs off Zombie throws a huge counter combo but Barbossa manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Barbossa is looking to score with low kicks.
Barbossa scores with a kick to the midsection.
Zombie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barbossa misses with a head kick.
As Barbossa backs off Zombie throws a huge counter combo but Barbossa manages to avoid it all.
Zombie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barbossa misses with a head kick.
Barbossa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zombie.
Barbossa misses with a left hand
and Zombie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barbossa scores with a punch to the head.
Zombie looks to throw the jab but Barbossa is out of range. #CL#
Zombie gets tackled into the cage by Barbossa. Barbossa maintains the clinch.
Barbossa misses with a punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Zombie has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Zombie tries to circle away but Barbossa has him pinned against the cage.
Zombie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Barbossa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Barbossa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zombie throws a head punch that misses.
Zombie misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Barbossa working hard to break the clinch.
Zombie lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Zombie on the inside.
Barbossa swings wildly with an uppercut but Zombie uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Zombie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barbossa. That's going to slow Zombie down.
Barbossa ducks under a wild hook from Zombie.
Barbossa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zombie manages to avoid it.
Zombie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zombie throws an overhand right that lands on Barbossa's shoulder, as Barbossa tries to avoid the shot.
As Zombie backs away, Barbossa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Zombie throws the left hand but Barbossa avoids the punch easily.
Barbossa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barbossa moves out of range of the strikes.
Zombie misses with a hook. Barbossa ducked under it nicely.
Russian Zombie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barbossa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbossa throws a big counter combination but Zombie scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD#
Barbossa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zombie is trying to defend but Barbossa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Zombie makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Zombie.
Decent striking displayed by Zombie there.
Barbossa with a hook.
Barbossa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barbossa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barbossa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zombie in his tracks.
Zombie misses with an uppercut
and Barbossa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barbossa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Good shot there by 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!
Zombie takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zombie throws a leg kick but Barbossa moved away.#T4#
Nice body kick there by Barbossa.
Barbossa throws a head kick that half lands.
Barbossa cracks Zombie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zombie cracks Barbossa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zombie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zombie cracks Barbossa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zombie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zombie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice jab there from Zombie.
Zombie tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barbossa is able to avoid easily.
Barbossa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barbossa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Zombie does no damage.
Barbossa throws a hook but Zombie avoids it easily.
Barbossa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zombie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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 Geoffrey Barbossa 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#
Barbossa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zombie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barbossa finds it's way round the side to connect with Zombie's head.
Barbossa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barbossa throws a body punch but Zombie moves out of range.
Barbossa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zombie catches Barbossa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barbossa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zombie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barbossa scores with a shot to the body.
Zombie throws a hook to the side of Barbossa's head but Barbossa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zombie ducks under a wild hook from Barbossa.
Barbossa moves out of range as Zombie strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbossa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barbossa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Zombie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zombie throws a series of punches but Barbossa avoids them all with ease.
Barbossa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbossa lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T1##CL#
Barbossa drives through and clinches with Zombie against the cage.
Barbossa working aggressively here. #BC2#
Zombie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barbossa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zombie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barbossa.
Barbossa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zombie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barbossa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zombie.
Barbossa dips to his left and cracks Zombie with an uppercut!
Zombie thuds a left hand into Barbossa's body.
Zombie missing with a left hand there. Barbossa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbossa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbossa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zombie.
Barbossa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Barbossa is looking to counter punch.
Barbossa scores with a hook.
Zombie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barbossa is looking to slow Zombie down with leg kicks. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbossa dives in for a single leg takedown but Zombie sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Barbossa checks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Barbossa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbossa checks a low kick from Zombie.
Barbossa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD#
Barbossa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zombie to the mat! Zombie manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbossa won't allow Zombie to get back to his feet.
Zombie wants to sweep here but Barbossa controlling him for the moment.
Zombie pulls Barbossa in close to prevent any damage.
Zombie is trying to control the position but Barbossa postures up. #T3#
Zombie being controlled here, momentarily.
Zombie has Barbossa pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zombie tried to score with a low kick but Barbossa checks it.
Zombie feints and then cracks Barbossa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barbossa down.
Zombie misses with a right hand
and Zombie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Barbossa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zombies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zombie takes a swing at Barbossa's ribcage but misses.
Barbossa lands with an uppercut that bounces Zombie off the cage and back into range.
Zombie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barbossa lands a head kick!
A telegraphed right hand from Zombie misses the target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zombie.
Barbossa connects with a single shot there.
Barbossa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zombie can do to turn this around?
Barbossa misses with the combination.
Zombie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbossa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbossa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zombie momentarily.
Barbossa connects with a body shot that sends Zombie's belly button to the back.
Barbossa lands with a nice combination. Zombie backs away looking to recover.
Barbossa throws a combination that misses
and Zombie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barbossa avoids the body shot from Zombie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geoffrey Barbossa 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#
Barbossa tries to clinch but Zombie moves away
and Zombie counters with a straight right hand.
Barbossa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barbossa lands a head kick. Zombie smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Barbossa is looking to chop away at Zombie's legs.
Zombie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barbossa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zombie.
Zombie throws a lazy right hand but Barbossa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zombie throws a nice looking combination but Barbossa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barbossa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zombie. That did some damage!
Zombie misses the jab.#TD#
Barbossa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zombie on his heels. He'll look to pass Zombie's guard now, I'm sure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbossa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zombie controlling Barbossa's posture. #T1#
Zombie wants to hit a switch here but Barbossa passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Zombie there!
Zombie tries to hold on but Barbossa postures up.
Barbossa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Geoffrey Barbossa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Geoffrey Barbossa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barbossa looking to control but Zombie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zombie is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zombie wants to control but Barbossa is having none of it.
Barbossa wants to control the pace but Zombie is squirming around nicely.
Zombie is looking to improve his position but Barbossa isn't that keen on the idea.
Barbossa controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Barbossa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Barbossa prevents Zombie from getting the reversal.
Barbossa controlling the position easily from mount.
Barbossa seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zombie for as long as he can get away with.
Russian Zombie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Barbossa tries to control but Zombie wriggling away.
Barbossa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zombie is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geoffrey Barbossa!

A victorious Geoffrey Barbossa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: PFC 50     
Date:   Sep 09, 2016
#R1#
Barbossa feints a jab promting Ekaku Jr to slip. Barbossa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ekaku Jr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Ekaku Jr has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ekaku Jr checks a leg kick.
Ekaku Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Barbossa's shoulder, as Barbossa tries to avoid the shot.
Ekaku Jr wants to clinch up but Barbossa keeps it at a distance.
Barbossa looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku Jr is just out of range.
Ekaku Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barbossa scoring well with a low kick there.
Barbossa motions for Ekaku Jr to come forward. Barbossa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ekaku Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbossa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ekaku Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbossa. Ekaku Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbossa throws a hook to the side of Ekaku Jr's head but Ekaku Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbossa throws a head kick but Ekaku Jr moves out of range.
Ekaku Jr tries to clinch there but Barbossa circles away.
Barbossa feints and then cracks Ekaku Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ekaku Jr down.
Ekaku Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barbossa keeps the fight on the outside.
Barbossa throws a right hand that Ekaku Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Ekaku Jr also avoids with ease.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Barbossa enables Ekaku Jr to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Barbossa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekaku Jr trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Barbossa manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T1#
Barbossa advances position into side control!
Barbossa wants to control but Ekaku Jr is keeping him busy. #SU2#
Barbossa stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Barbossa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ekaku Jr tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Barbossa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ekaku Jr slips under a jab.
Barbossa connects with a solid leg kick.
Barbossa misses with a looping right.
As Barbossa looks to move away, Ekaku Jr throws a big counter combo but Barbossa just gets out of the way.
Barbossa takes one to the chin there.
Ekaku Jr missing with a left hand there. Barbossa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Ekaku Jr moves into the clinch.
Barbossa tries to work over Ekaku Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Barbossa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbossa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barbossa prevents Ekaku Jr from breaking the clinch.
Barbossa misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Ekaku Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Ekaku Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbossa is trying to stall.
Ekaku Jr stalls.
Barbossa stalling in the clinch but Ekaku Jr improves position.
Barbossa lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Barbossa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barbossa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ekaku Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Ekaku Jr gets tackled into the ropes by Barbossa. Barbossa maintains the clinch.
Ekaku Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbossa throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr working aggressively here.
Ekaku Jr cracks Barbossa with a nice body shot.
Barbossa misses with a body punch. #T3#
Barbossa has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku Jr.
Barbossa blocks a body shot from Ekaku Jr. #BC2#
Barbossa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ekaku Jr misses with an uppercut
and Barbossa counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Ekaku Jr has managed to clinch.
Ekaku Jr tries to work over Barbossa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbossa lands with a light punch inside.
Ekaku Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Barbossa has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku Jr.
Barbossa swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barbossa. #BC2#
Barbossa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ekaku Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbossa.
Barbossa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Barbossa cracks Ekaku Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Barbossa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
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!
Barbossa misses with an uppercut. Ekaku Jr saw that one coming.
Barbossa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ekaku Jr will feel that in the morning.#T4#
Ekaku Jr blocks a leg kick.
Ekaku Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Ekaku Jr wants to clinch up but Barbossa keeps it at a distance.
No joy there for Barbossa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ekaku Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Ekaku Jr defending well as Barbossa loads up on a big left hand.
Barbossa throws a wild body kick that Ekaku Jr sees coming a mile off.
Geoffrey Barbossa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barbossa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barbossa swats away the attempt to clinch by Ekaku Jr.
A jab from Barbossa misses. #TD#
Ekaku Jr scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Barbossa dodges the ground and pound from Ekaku Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku Jr tries to advance position but instead Barbossa slips a leg back in to half guard.
Barbossa is looking to get back to is feet but Ekaku Jr passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geoffrey Barbossa dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Barbossa misses the target.
Barbossa looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku Jr is just out of range.
Barbossa connects with a body shot that sends Ekaku Jr's belly button to the back.
Ekaku Jr throws out a loose jab but Barbossa uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbossa! But no joy.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbossa misses with the combination.
Ekaku Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barbossa. Barbossa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barbossa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barbossa swats away the attempt to clinch by Ekaku Jr.
Barbossa staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbossa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ekaku Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barbossa connects with a nice looking jab.
Ekaku Jr is looking to clinch but Barbossa is avoiding it.
Barbossa tries a head kick but it misses.
Barbossa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ekaku Jr ducks under a wild hook from Barbossa.
Barbossa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ekaku Jr eats them both and turns towards Barbossa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T1#
Barbossa scores with a one two! Ekaku Jr had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Barbossa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekaku Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ekaku Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barbossa unleashes a big counter combination but Ekaku Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD#
Ekaku Jr bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ekaku Jr throws an elbow but Barbossa slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ekaku Jr tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Barbossa wants to get back to his feet but Ekaku Jr drags him back down.
Ekaku Jr with the ground and pound but Barbossa regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Ekaku Jr is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Barbossa reverses the position - he's now on top in Ekaku Jr's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbossa stopping the sweep attempt from Ekaku Jr.#T2#
Barbossa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in Forcefield Ludas inform me that Barbossa has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ekaku Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barbossa is one step ahead there.
Barbossa wants to control from the top but Ekaku Jr keeps moving.
Ekaku Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ekaku Jr 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.
Ekaku Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barbossa's guard. #REVR#
Ekaku Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Ekaku Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ekaku Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Barbossa is retaining full guard.
Ekaku Jr throwing strikes from guard but Barbossa blocks nicely.
Ekaku Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Barbossa has wrist control.
Ekaku Jr is pushing down on Barbossa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barbossa is fighting to maintain full guard but Ekaku Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Barbossa is not content to let Ekaku Jr control the position.
Barbossa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr thows a huge punch but Barbossa dodges it nicely.
Barbossa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Barbossa wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T4#
Ekaku Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barbossa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr controlling the action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ekaku Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barbossa is in trouble now - Ekaku Jr has advanced to mount!
Ekaku Jr throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ekaku Jr throws some wild stikes that Barbossa manages to avoid easily.
Barbossa avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ekaku Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Geoffrey Barbossa 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#
Barbossa misses with a low kick as Ekaku Jr jumps back.
Nice body punch from Barbossa.
Barbossa takes one to the chin there.
Barbossa needs to keep his hands up - Ekaku Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Barbossa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbossa misses the target.
Ekaku Jr moves away from the strike by Barbossa.
Barbossa misses with a low kick.
Barbossa throws out a powerful jab.#TD#
Ekaku Jr shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Barbossa napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Barbossa sneaks out the side door and pushes Ekaku Jr away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbossa misses with a wild body shot.
Barbossa ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick but Barbossa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barbossa looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku Jr is just out of range.
Ekaku Jr tries to clinch up.
Donk. Barbossa catches Ekaku Jr right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Barbossa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ekaku Jr at a distance.
A jab lands there for Ekaku Jr.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barbossa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Geoffrey Barbossa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbossa throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barbossa misses with a body shot.
Barbossa misses the shot to the body.
Ekaku Jr slips a straight right by Barbossa.
Ekaku Jr slips under a jab from Barbossa.
An inside leg kick from Barbossa misses.
Ekaku Jr throws the kick towards the body but Barbossa avoids it.
Ekaku Jr checks a leg kick.
Barbossa looks to throw the jab but Ekaku Jr is out of range.
Ekaku Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbossa throws out the jab.
Barbossa lands a nice hook to Ekaku Jr's body. Ekaku Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ekaku Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Ekaku Jr misses the shot to the body.
Barbossa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Geoffrey Barbossa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Barbossa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekaku Jr moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbossa missing with a left hand there. Ekaku Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbossa looks to land a left hand but Ekaku Jr moved out of range nicely.
Barbossa throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Ekaku Jr pushes Barbossa up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Barbossa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Barbossa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barbossa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ekaku Jr's head backwards.
Barbossa missing with a left hand there. Ekaku Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ekaku Jr attempts a counter takedown but Barbossa avoids it well and moves away.
Barbossa throws a body punch but Ekaku Jr moves out of range.
Barbossa ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku Jr.
Barbossa throws a right hand that Ekaku Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Ekaku Jr also avoids with ease.
Ekaku Jr is looking to clinch but Barbossa is avoiding it. #CL#
Ekaku Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekaku Jr.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ekaku Jr as Barbossa tries to tie him up.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body punch. #T3#
Barbossa working hard to break the clinch.
Barbossa is trying to break free.
Ekaku Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barbossas head.
Ekaku Jr misses with the head strike.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Barbossa.
Ekaku Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Ekaku Jr lands a shot to the body.
Ekaku Jr blocking some punches. #BC2#
Barbossa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ekaku Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ekaku Jr shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Ekaku Jr scores with a takedown into Barbossa's guard.
Barbossa wants to get back to his feet but Ekaku Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ekaku Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Barbossa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
Ekaku Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ekaku Jr is adopting a defensive guard.
Ekaku Jr trying to control the position.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barbossa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barbossa wants to control from the top but Ekaku Jr keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Geoffrey Barbossa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barbossa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geoffrey Barbossa!

Geoffrey Barbossa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Hakuin Ekaku Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'God Bless all. Thank you to my inspiration, my father, THE GREATEST EVER Hakuin "Zen" Ekaku.'.

 

Event: PFC 47 :     
Date:   Aug 20, 2016
#R1#
Barbossa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matthews.
Barbossa throws a front kick aimed at Matthews's knee but Matthews avoids it well.
A jab lands there for Barbossa.
Barbossa moves to clinch but Matthews breaks away
and Matthews counters with a slapping leg kick.
Matthews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbossa checks a leg kick nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Barbossa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Matthews connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Matthews avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Barbossa clinches up with Matthews and pushes him back against the cage.
Barbossa misses with the head strike.
Come on Matthews - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Barbossa misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Matthews.
A body shot lands from Barbossa.
Barbossa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbossa is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Matthews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Barbossa moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthews blocking some punches. #T1#
Matthews is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Barbossa lands a shot to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Barbossa as Matthews tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Barbossa fails to land.
Barbossa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barbossa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matthews backwards. #BC2#
Matthews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barbossa scores with a kick to the body.
Barbossa scores with a punch to the head.
Matthews closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matthews throws an off balance right hand
and Barbossa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matthews bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbossa misses the target.
Barbossa moves out of range of the leg kick from Matthews.
Barbossa is looking to counter punch.
Barbossa scores with a jab to the body.
We've been informed that Matthews has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbossa is looking to slow Matthews down with leg kicks.
Matthews misses with a leg kick.
Matthews throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Barbossa avoids the head kick by Matthews.
Matthews misses with a looping right.
Barbossa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matthews looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matthews throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barbossa.
Barbossa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matthews takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab lands there for Barbossa.
Barbossa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matthews.
Matthews cracks the inside of Barbossa's front leg.
Matthews throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barbossa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barbossa defending well as Matthews loads up on a big left hand.
Barbossa cracks a nice hook into Matthews's ribs.
Matthews looks to throw the jab but Barbossa is out of range.
Barbossa tries to clinch but Matthews is having none of it.
Matthews circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matthews throws a chopping leg kick but Barbossa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barbossa on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Matthews walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barbossa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barbossa.
A swing and a miss from Matthews.
Barbossa tries to bum rush Matthews with a series of wild strikes but Matthews uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matthews throws a low kick but Barbossa moves out of range easily.
Good exchange - Barbossa coming out on top.
Matthews lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matthews is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbossa.
Matthews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbossa.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matthews! But no joy.
Barbossa throws a leg kick but Matthews sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barbossa cracks Matthews with an open hand slap.
Matthews throws a jab when Barbossa was well out of range.
Matthews bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matthews connects with a leg kick. Barbossa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matthews, right into the meat.
Barbossa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matthews's sensitive parts.
Barbossa looks to score with a jab to the body but Matthews is just out of range.
Matthews appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbossa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T4#
Barbossa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matthews. Matthews circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Donk. Barbossa catches Matthews right on the button with a cross.
Barbossa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barbossa slips a straight right by Matthews.
Matthews looks to land a right hand but Barbossa moved out of range.
A left lands for Barbossa.
Matthews keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matthews walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barbossa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matthews tries a low kick but Barbossa avoids it.
Matthews throws an overhand right that lands on Barbossa's shoulder, as Barbossa tries to avoid the shot.
Matthews throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Barbossa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matthews looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matthews takes one to the side of the head.
Matthews thows a leg kick but Barbossa checks it
and Barbossa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barbossa throws a hook but Matthews blocks it.
Matthews scores with a leg kick.
Matthews avoids the body shot from Barbossa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geoffrey Barbossa dominated that round.
That's time! Barbossa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Matthews throws a chopping leg kick but Barbossa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A jab from Barbossa does it's job there.#CL#
Barbossa moves into range and clinches up with Matthews.#BC#
Barbossa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice shot by Barbossa.
Matthews turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barbossa tries to clinch but Matthews is having none of it.
Barbossa blocks a jab.
Matthews avoids the head kick by Barbossa.
Barbossa throws a jab when Matthews was well out of range.
A combination from Matthews does no damage.
Barbossa connects with a body shot that sends Matthews's belly button to the back.
Good work by Barbossa as he checks the leg kick.
Matthews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbossa staying out of range there.
Matthews ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbossa misses the jab.
Barbossa throws a series of punches but Matthews avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Barbossa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Matthews.
Matthews lands with a nice combination. Barbossa backs away looking to recover.
Barbossa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matthews's head backwards.
Matthews tried to score with a low kick but Barbossa checks it.
Matthews misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Barbossa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matthews swats away the attempt to clinch by Barbossa.
Matthews throws a head kick but Barbossa moves out of range.
Barbossa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matthews can pounce on him.
Matthews misses the jab.
Matthews takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbossa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barbossa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matthews's head backwards.
Geoffrey Barbossa is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbossa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matthews's head.
Barbossa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matthews throws a wild body kick that Barbossa sees coming a mile off.
Matthews moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Matthews takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barbossa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matthews flicks out a counter leg kick but Barbossa steps away.
Barbossa looks to score with a jab to the body but Matthews is just out of range.
Matthews misses with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Matthews 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barbossa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barbossa checks a leg kick.
Matthews blocks the body kick.
Barbossa lands a jab-cross combination.
Barbossa scores with a spinning back kick!
A nice leg kick lands there from Barbossa.
Barbossa lands a slapping body shot.
Matthews throws a big shot that misses.
Matthews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Barbossa.
Barbossa connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Barbossa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Matthews fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barbossa cracks Matthews with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barbossa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barbossa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matthews throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbossa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Matthews checks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Matthews releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Barbossa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matthews can do to turn this around?
Barbossa connects with a jab.
Matthews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbossa.
Barbossa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matthews manages to avoid it.
Barbossa throws out a loose jab but Matthews uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matthews's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barbossa misses with a body shot.
Barbossa loads up on a big right hand but Matthews slips the punch.
A punch combination from Barbossa misses.
Barbossa staying out of range there.
Barbossa misses with a straight left.
Matthews misses with an uppercut
and Matthews takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthews will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barbossa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barbossa checks a leg kick.
Matthews throws a push kick but Barbossa slaps the foot to one side.
Barbossa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Matthews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbossa.
Barbossa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matthews throws a jab when Barbossa was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Barbossa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barbossa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matthews doesn't seem bothered though.
Matthews throws a head kick that misses.
Matthews misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barbossa misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbossa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matthews doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matthews takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matthews scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geoffrey Barbossa dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Matthews walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barbossa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barbossa misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matthews! But no joy.
Barbossa throws a looping overhand right but Matthews ducks down to avoid it.
Matthews is looking for the big counter here.
Matthews lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matthews rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barbossa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch combination from Matthews misses.
Matthews lands a jab to the head.
Barbossa looks to land a right hand but Matthews moved out of range.
Matthews connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barbossa scores with a head kick.
Barbossa lands with a nice body punch.
Barbossa slips a jab from Matthews.
Matthews swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbossa misses with a double jab
and Matthews makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matthews lands a leg kick that knocks Barbossa off balance momentarily.#T1#
Barbossa lands a nice shot that snaps Matthews's head back.
Matthews fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barbossa is out of range.
Barbossa misses with an uppercut.
Barbossa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matthews.
Barbossa throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbossa moves out of range as Matthews throws a body kick.
Barbossa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL#
Barbossa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matthews, pushing him back against the cage.
Barbossa prevents Matthews from breaking the clinch.
Matthews lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Matthews misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matthews looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barbossa is stalling here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Matthews leaning against his opponent.
Geoffrey Barbossa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Matthews tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbossa's elbow.
Barbossa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Barbossa gets through Matthews's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barbossa wants to clinch up but Matthews keeps it at a distance.
Matthews swats away the attempt to clinch by Barbossa.
Matthews gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barbossa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbossa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matthews's hands.
Barbossa connects with a body shot.
Matthews 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.
Barbossa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matthews gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Matthews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbossa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Matthews misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barbossa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barbossa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Barbossa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matthews throws a front kick aimed at Barbossa's knee but Barbossa avoids it well.
Barbossa lands a jab to the head.
Matthews scoring well with a low kick there.
Matthews takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matthews throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barbossa on the side of the head.
Barbossa scores with a jab to the head.
Matthews throws out a leg kick but Barbossa moves out of range and Matthews only half commits.
Matthews throws a head kick but Barbossa moves out of range.
Barbossa scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbossa scores with the left hand. Matthews knows he should have avoided that one.
Matthews avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That kick from Barbossa tenderised Matthews's leg. Matthews is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Barbossa misses with a few strikes there.
Matthews lands with a right hand.
Matthews misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbossa misses the target.
Barbossa avoids the head kick by Matthews.
It looked like Barbossa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barbossa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matthews's calf.
Matthews looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A low kick from Matthews misses
and Barbossa counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbossa throws a big shot that misses.
Matthews tries to bum rush Barbossa with a series of wild strikes but Barbossa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matthews misses with a straight right.
Jab from Barbossa.
Barbossa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matthews has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barbossa.

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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geoffrey Barbossa!

After winning the bout, Geoffrey Barbossa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: PFC: Fight Night 47     
Date:   Jul 09, 2016
#R1#
A jab from Barbossa does it's job there.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Barbossa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barbossa thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barbossa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barbossa to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barbossa throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Johnson darts in and clinches Barbossa up against the cage.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
We've been hearing reports that Barbossa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Johnson looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Barbossa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Barbossa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson is looking to clinch but Barbossa is avoiding it.
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barbossa. Barbossa obviously looking to wear him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target. #T1#
Johnson thumps Barbossa with a low kick.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Johnson misses the jab.
Barbossa checks a leg kick nicely.
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL#
Barbossa closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
Barbossa misses with some punches.
Barbossa throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Barbossa misses with some punches.
Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Barbossa has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Barbossa.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Barbossa.
Johnson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barbossa is defending well.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbossa lands a left hand.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbossa misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbossa slowing the pace effectively.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
Geoffrey Barbossa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Johnson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
A short left from Barbossa.
Barbossa misses with a punch to the body.
Barbossa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barbossa after a bit of a struggle.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Barbossa.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barbossa.
Johnson has Barbossa pushed against the cage.
Barbossa scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Barbossa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Barbossa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Barbossa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Barbossa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Barbossa lands a body punch.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbossa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Barbossa has the dominant position.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbossa.
Barbossa misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T4#
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Barbossa.
Barbossa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Barbossa up against the cage.
Barbossa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Barbossa scores with a hook to the body.
Johnson controlling the action here for a moment.
Barbossa trying to control the position but instead, Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Barbossa into the cage.
Barbossa stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
A head punch on the inside from Barbossa fails to land.
Barbossa has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geoffrey Barbossa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Barbossa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Geoffrey Barbossa is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbossa works the jab nicely.
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and Barbossa counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barbossa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice jab there from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Barbossa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Johnson is looking to slow Barbossa down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbossa.
Barbossa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Barbossa does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barbossa misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
A short body shot lands from Barbossa as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson is trying to maintain a safe position but Barbossa gets an underhook and turns Johnson into the cage.
Barbossa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbossa slows down the pace here.
Barbossa lands a nice shot to the body.
Barbossa misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Barbossa.
Left hook, right uppercut from Barbossa.
Barbossa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Barbossa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbossa takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson feints a counter leg kick.
Barbossa cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barbossa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Barbossa.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Barbossa moved out of range nicely.
Johnson throws a chopping leg kick but Barbossa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barbossa throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Barbossa's corner calls for a 1-2. Barbossa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Barbossa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Barbossa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barbossa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Barbossa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbossa looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Barbossa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson lunges at Barbossa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barbossa's hand.
Barbossa looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbossa moves away.
Barbossa with a jab.
Johnson misses with a hook.#T3#
Barbossa tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson throws out a leg kick but Barbossa moves out of range and Johnson only half commits.
Barbossa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
Johnson walks into a jab.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Barbossa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick from Barbossa lands but Johnson takes it in his stride.
Barbossa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barbossa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbossa checks a low kick from Johnson.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Barbossa.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barbossa. Barbossa obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbossa checks a leg kick. #T4#
Jab by Barbossa.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Barbossa.
Barbossa moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnson throws a jab when Barbossa was well out of range.
Barbossa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson tries to work over Barbossa's front leg with a kick but Barbossa checks it.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Barbossa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barbossa scrambles back to his feet.
Barbossa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Johnson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barbossa works over Johnson's head and body with a nice combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barbossa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbossa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well.
A punch combination from Barbossa misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barbossa.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Barbossa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geoffrey Barbossa dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson jabs Barbossa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Barbossa.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Barbossa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barbossa digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Barbossa saw that one coming.
Barbossa lands a jab to the head.
Barbossa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbossa moves away.
Barbossa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Barbossa scores with a hook.
Barbossa stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barbossa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson tries a quick counter leg kick but Barbossa is wise to it.#CL#
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Barbossa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barbossa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Geoffrey Barbossa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barbossa looking to slow down the pace here.
Barbossa blocks an uppercut.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Barbossa lands with a straight right. Johnson didn't see that one coming.
Barbossa lands the left hand.
Barbossa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Barbossa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barbossa throws a leg kick that misses.
Johnson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Barbossa.
Johnson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Geoffrey Barbossa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A head kick from Johnson lands but Barbossa takes it in his stride.
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!
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barbossa sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A slow jab from Barbossa misses its intended target.
Barbossa scores with a leg kick.
Barbossa tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barbossa misses the shot to the body.
Barbossa moves out of range of the leg kick from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Barbossa throws a quick counter kick to the body but Johnson avoids it.
Barbossa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Barbossa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbossa.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Barbossa lands the left hand.
Barbossa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbossa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbossa misses the target.
Barbossa works the jab nicely.
A good leg kick by Barbossa.
Barbossa sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barbossa slips a straight right by Johnson.
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barbossa's hands.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barbossa can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Barbossa moves away from the strike by Johnson.
A bone on bone clash there as Barbossa blocks the leg kick.
Barbossa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson. #T4#
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Barbossa's head.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Barbossa ducks down to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbossa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnson's calf.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Barbossa counters with a straight right hand.
Nick Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson throws a solid leg kick but Barbossa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnson.
Barbossa throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Barbossa counters with a left to the body.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Barbossa's shoulder, as Barbossa tries to avoid the shot.
Barbossa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barbossa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Barbossa pushes Johnson away with a front kick.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barbossa jabbing away but nothing is landing.

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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg 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.

 

Event: PFC 41: Payne vs. Putin     
Date:   Jun 11, 2016
#R1##CL#
Barbossa rushes Nazaryan and presses him up against the cage.
Nazaryan throws a head punch that misses.
Nazaryan lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nazaryan.
Barbossa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nazaryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nazaryan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barbossa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbossa misses with a body punch.
Nazaryan blocking some punches.
Barbossa takes a shot to the head.
Barbossa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan tries a body shot but Barbossa blocks it.
Nazaryan takes a shot to the head.
Barbossa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head punch on the inside from Barbossa fails to land.
Nazaryan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbossa stalling in the clinch but Nazaryan improves position.
Nazaryan lands a body shot.
Barbossa lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Nazaryan.
Barbossa blocking some punches.
Nazaryan pushes Barbossa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barbossa doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Nazaryan lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan tries to work over Barbossa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbossa lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Barbossa.
Nazaryan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nazaryan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barbossa misses with the head strike.
Nazaryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbossa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nazaryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbossa prevents a body shot from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nazaryan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The referee calls for Barbossa to work.
Barbossa working aggressively here.
Nazaryan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barbossa misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbossa throws a punch but it's blocked by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Nazaryan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barbossa throws a punch but it's blocked by Nazaryan.
Barbossa is trying to stall.
Barbossa prevents a body shot from Nazaryan.
Barbossa working aggressively here.
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbossa is working Nazaryan over against the cage.
Barbossa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nazaryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nazaryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nazaryan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nazaryan prevents a body shot from Barbossa.
Barbossa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbossa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barbossa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nazaryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nazaryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbossa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Barbossa blocks a body shot from Nazaryan. #T3#
Barbossa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nazaryan lands a hook that snaps the head of Barbossa backwards.
Barbossa taking a breather.
Nazaryan working aggressively here.
Nazaryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.
Barbossa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barbossa misses with the head strike.
Nazaryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nazaryan has a couple of punches blocked by Barbossa.
Barbossa misses with a punch on the inside.
Nazaryan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barbossa or not.
Barbossa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbossa backwards.
Nazaryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nazaryan.
Nazaryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbossa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nazaryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nazaryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbossa controls his hands. #T4#
Barbossa misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.
Nazaryan can't find room to land a body shot as Barbossa controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazaryan tries to work over Barbossa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nazaryan prevents a body shot from Barbossa.
Nazaryan blocking some punches.
Nazaryan blocks an uppercut.
Barbossa misses with a punch to the body.
Barbossa blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan lands a nice shot to the body.
Nazaryan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barbossas head.
Barbossa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nazaryan pushes Barbossa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbossa throws a head punch that misses.
Barbossa blocking some punches.
Nazaryan lands a body punch.
Barbossa is breathing heavily.
Nazaryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbossa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nazaryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbossa controls his hands.
Barbossa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vrej Nazaryan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Barbossa looks to score with a jab to the body but Nazaryan is just out of range.
Nazaryan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barbossa misses the body punch
and Nazaryan counters with a leg kick.
Nazaryan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbossa.
Nazaryan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barbossa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nazaryan tests Barbossa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barbossa just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbossa scores with a punch to the head.
A shot to the liver by Barbossa. Beautiful body shot.
Nazaryan moves away from the strike by Barbossa.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbossa. Nazaryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nazaryan throws the left hand but Barbossa avoids the punch easily.
Barbossa throws a head kick that misses
and Nazaryan counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazaryan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barbossa backs up 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!
Nazaryan's corner calls for a 1-2. Nazaryan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Barbossa scores with a hook to the body. Nazaryan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nazaryan connects with the punch.#ROC2#
Barbossa is rocked!
Nazaryan is looking to score with low kicks.
Oh Barbossa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Barbossa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barbossa seems to have got his legs back now.
A leg kick checked by Barbossa.
Barbossa just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbossa throws a nice head kick!
Nazaryan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nazaryan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nazaryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbossa manages to avoid it.
Barbossa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nazaryan throws out the jab.
Barbossa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barbossa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nazaryan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nazaryan swings for the body but Barbossa moves out of range.
Nazaryan misses with a combination #CL#
and Barbossa counters by clinching up.
Barbossa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nazaryan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barbossa working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Barbossa scores with a shoulder strike.
Barbossa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbossa has a couple of punches blocked by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barbossa tries a body shot but Nazaryan blocks it.
Nazaryan throws a head punch that misses.
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nazaryan lands a shoulder strike.
Nazaryan scores with a shoulder strike.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nazaryan in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Barbossa throws a head punch that misses.
Nazaryan presses Barbossa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barbossa misses with the head strike.
Barbossa misses with a body punch.
Vrej Nazaryan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barbossa blocks a body shot from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.
Barbossa struggles to land a body shot inside as Nazaryan controls his hands.
Barbossa throws a head punch that misses.
Barbossa lands with a short shot to the head.
Barbossa struggles to land a body shot inside as Nazaryan controls his hands.
Barbossa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Barbossa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right from Nazaryan on the inside.
Nazaryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nazaryan.
Barbossa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nazaryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nazaryan scores with a hook to the body.
Barbossa lands a hook that snaps the head of Nazaryan backwards.
Nazaryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbossa trying to control the position but instead, Nazaryan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Barbossa into the cage.
Barbossa blocks an uppercut.
Nazaryan has a couple of punches blocked by Barbossa.
Nazaryan misses with some punches.
Nazaryan scores with a shoulder strike.
Nazaryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbossa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Barbossa fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nazaryan. #T4#
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan stalling against the cage.
Nazaryan lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbossa stalls.
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nazaryan lands with a left to the head.
Nazaryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbossa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nazaryan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Nazaryan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barbossa throws a head punch that misses.
Nazaryan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barbossa backwards.
Barbossa tries to throw a body punch but Nazaryan avoids it by throwing Barbossa back against the cage.
Nazaryan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barbossa blocking some punches.
Nazaryan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barbossas head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbossa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vrej Nazaryan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
#R3##CL2#
Nazaryan rushes Barbossa and presses him up against the cage.
Nazaryan lands a hook that snaps the head of Barbossa backwards.
Barbossa tries to stall but Nazaryan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nazaryan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barbossa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan misses with a punch to the body.
Nazaryan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barbossa can't find room to land a body shot as Nazaryan controls the action.
Barbossa swings wildly with an uppercut but Nazaryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbossa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nazaryan's elbow.
Barbossa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nazaryan digs a right hand underneath Barbossa's ribcage. Barbossa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nazaryan digs a right hand into Barbossa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barbossa's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazaryan gets through Barbossa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nazaryan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barbossa misses with a punch to the body.
Nazaryan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbossa can't find room to land a body shot as Nazaryan controls the action.
Barbossa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nazaryan backwards.
Barbossa blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Barbossa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nazaryan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nazaryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Nazaryan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Barbossa scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.
Barbossa is trying to stall.
Barbossa scores with a hook to the body.
Nazaryan blocking some punches.
Barbossa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nazaryan.
Barbossa leaning against his opponent.
Barbossa throws a punch but it's blocked by Nazaryan.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good body shot from Barbossa.
Nazaryan throws a head punch that misses.
Nazaryan is working Barbossa over against the cage.
Nazaryan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barbossa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nazaryan backwards. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.
Nazaryan misses with some punches.
Barbossa looking to stall.
Nazaryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan tries to work over Barbossa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nazaryan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazaryan lands with a right to the head.
Barbossa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Nazaryan.
Barbossa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbossa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbossa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nazaryan creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Barbossa's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Barbossa drops to his knees and Nazaryan pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vrej Nazaryan! Vrej Nazaryan retains his lightweight title!
After the fight, Vrej Nazaryan 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.

 

Event: PFC: Fight Night 41     
Date:   May 18, 2016
#R1#
Barbossa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Barbossa swinging wildly here.
Barbossa lands the left hand.
Barbossa feints a jab promting Romero to slip. Barbossa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Romero slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A low kick from Barbossa misses
letting Romero counter with a right hand.
Jab by Barbossa.
Romero defending well as Barbossa loads up on a big left hand.
Romero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Romero throws a sloppy head kick and Barbossa moves out of range easily.
Romero takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and Barbossa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbossa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Romero only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Barbossa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbossa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Barbossa looks to land a right hand but Romero moved out of range.
Geoffrey Barbossa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbossa throws a front kick aimed at Romero's knee but Romero avoids it well.
Barbossa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Romero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Romero blocks a jab.
Barbossa misses with a body kick.
Barbossa throws a looping overhand right but Romero ducks down to avoid it.
Barbossa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barbossa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Romero has time to react.
Romero throws a head kick that misses.
Barbossa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Barbossa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barbossa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbossa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barbossa misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Romero.
Barbossa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2##CL#
Barbossa instigates a clinch.
Barbossa lands a left hand.
Barbossa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Romero has had enough of the clinch but Barbossa keeps him there for the moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbossa.
Romero throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barbossa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Barbossa.
Romero tries to pull guard but Barbossa holds him up against the cage and eventually Romero drops back down to his feet.
Barbossa letting Romero take a breather here.
Romero takes a shot to the head.
Barbossa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbossa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbossa stalling against the cage.
Romero is trying to pull guard but Barbossa has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Romero is trying to break the clinch but Barbossa has him pressed against the cage.
Barbossa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barbossa presses Romero against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Romero has had enough of the clinch but Barbossa keeps him there for the moment.
A short left from Barbossa.
Barbossa has a couple of punches blocked by Romero. #BC#
Barbossa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Romero misses with a wild combination.
Romero throws a lazy right hand but Barbossa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barbossa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Barbossa misses the shot to the body.
Barbossa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Romero is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Romero throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbossa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Romero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romero has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barbossa finds it's way round the side to connect with Romero's head. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Barbossa.
Romero throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbossa throws a shot from downtown. Romero moves away and avoids it.
Romero is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barbossa with a body shot.
Romero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Romero unleashes a big counter combination but Barbossa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Barbossa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circling - Barbossa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Romero lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Romero checks the leg kick nicely there.
Romero is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barbossa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barbossa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbossa.
Despite the aggression on Romero's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Romero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barbossa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barbossa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Romero.
Romero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Romero defending well as Barbossa loads up on a big left hand.
Romero throws a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geoffrey Barbossa 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#
Barbossa scores with a nice right hand.
Romero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barbossa throws a poor cross that misses
and Romero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barbossa tries to clinch but Romero moves out of range.
Romero swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Romero pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Aquiles Romero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice shot lands for Barbossa.
Romero on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Romero loads up on a big right hand but Barbossa slips the punch.
Nice body punch from Barbossa.
Barbossa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romero is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbossa throws a lazy uppercut
and Romero counters with a straight right hand.
Romero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbossa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Romero misses the shot to the body.
Romero slips a jab from Barbossa.
Despite the aggression on Romero's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Barbossa clinches. #T1#
Romero avoiding damage.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbossa lands a nice uppercut.
Barbossa lands a nice shot to the body.
Romero is breathing heavily.
Barbossa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barbossa gets through Romero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Barbossa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Decent striking displayed by Barbossa there.
Barbossa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Romero tried to score with a low kick but Barbossa checks it.
Barbossa lands a head kick!
Romero has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Romero there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barbossa lands with an uppercut that bounces Romero off the cage and back into range.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Barbossa closes the distance and pushes Romero back into the cage.
Romero tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barbossa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Romero tries to pull guard but Barbossa won't allow it.
A short left from Barbossa.
A right hand to the body from Barbossa.
Romero jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barbossa walks away with a smile on his face. Romero gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Geoffrey Barbossa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aquiles Romero.#CL#
Barbossa moves into range and clinches up with Romero.
Barbossa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Romero blocks a body shot from Barbossa.
Barbossa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Romero backwards. #BC#
Barbossa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barbossa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Barbossa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Romero slips under a jab.
Barbossa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romero.
Romero takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
Barbossa throws a body punch but Romero moves out of range.
Barbossa scores with a jab to the head. #CL#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Barbossa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Barbossa lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Barbossa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barbossa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy body kick from Romero
and Barbossa counters with a nice body shot.
Barbossa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romero can do to turn this around?
Barbossa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barbossa misses with a body shot.
Romero takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barbossa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barbossa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Romero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbossa throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Romero fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barbossa checks it well.
Barbossa misses with a body shot.
Romero now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Romero throws a sloppy head kick and Barbossa moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbossa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romero.
Romero misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Barbossa misses.
Romero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbossa.
Romero feints a counter leg kick.
Barbossa misses with a wild body shot.
Barbossa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Romero.
Barbossa is looking to land body kicks.
Romero slips under a jab.
Romero tries to land a leg kick but Barbossa saw it coming and moves away.
Barbossa looks to throw the jab but Romero is out of range.
Barbossa throws a looping overhand right but Romero ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geoffrey Barbossa dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Barbossa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Romero finds it's way round the side to connect with Barbossa's head.
Romero misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barbossa missing with a left hand there. Romero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Geoffrey Barbossa is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbossa throws a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Barbossa finds it's target.#CL#
Barbossa clinches with his opponent.
Barbossa throws a head punch that misses.
Barbossa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbossa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Romeros head.
Barbossa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barbossa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Romeros head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbossa. #BC#
Barbossa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barbossa jabs Romero right on the nose. Romero blinks but takes it well.
Romero moves out of range as Barbossa strikes.#T1##CL#
Barbossa darts in and clinches Romero up against the cage.
Barbossa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Barbossa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body punch from Romero.
Barbossa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Romero. Romero circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barbossa throws an overhand right that lands on Romero's shoulder, as Romero tries to avoid the shot.
Barbossa throws a right hand that misses
and Romero counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barbossa thinking.
Barbossa swings for the body but Romero moves out of range.
Barbossa misses with an uppercut.
Romero unleashes a big counter combination but Barbossa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Barbossa missing with a left hand there. Romero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Romero on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barbossa throws a body shot but no joy.
Romero throws a counter combo.
Romero throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barbossa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Romero needs to keep his hands up - Barbossa had a free shot at his head there.
Geoffrey Barbossa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##CL#
Barbossa has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbossa lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Barbossa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barbossa throws a shot from downtown. Romero moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Barbossa instigates a clinch.
Barbossa pushes Romero back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbossa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbossa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romero's elbow.
Barbossa lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Romero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barbossa throws a hook to the side of Romero's head but Romero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Barbossa misses its intended target.
Romero walks into a straight right hand from Barbossa.
Barbossa motions for Romero to come forward. Barbossa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Barbossa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Barbossa misses with a hook.
Romero throws out a counter right but Barbossa avoids it with no problem.
Romero takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Romero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbossa misses the target.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Barbossa.
Romero takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Romero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barbossa circles away quickly and effectively.
As Romero tries to get set, Barbossa tries to push him back and clinch up but Romero manages to avoid the attempt.
Barbossa lands a head shot.
Romero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbossa.
Romero raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Barbossa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Romero.
Romero lands a right hook to the body.
Romero has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero slips under a jab from Barbossa.
Romero looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aquiles Romero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Barbossa tries to land a leg kick but Romero saw it coming and moves away.
Barbossa swings widly with a right hand
and Romero counters with a straight right hand.
No joy there for Barbossa, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Barbossa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Barbossa.
Romero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbossa misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Barbossa. #BC#
Barbossa breaks the clinch.
Romero throws a head kick but Barbossa moves out of range.
Barbossa swinging wildly here.
Romero lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Barbossa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab from Barbossa.

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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geoffrey Barbossa!

Geoffrey Barbossa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Aquiles Romero stepped up to the mic, saying 'still wants nick diaz fight'.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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