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Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 17, 2019
#R1#
A low kick from Barakat is predictable there
and Spong makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Barakat really felt that one!
Spong ducks right into an uppercut from Barakat.
Spong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barakat in his tracks.
Barakat delivers a nice body kick.
Spong cracks Barakat with an open hand slap.
Barakat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barakat throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Spong is looking to clinch.
Spong lands with a good body shot.
Barakat misses with a hook.
Barakat throws a right hand that misses
and Spong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barakat wants to slow Spong down by chopping away at his legs.
Spong throws a body shot but no joy.
Spong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spong misses with a kick to the body.
Spong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barakat connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spong scrambles back to his feet.
Barakat takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barakat throws a sloppy body shot
and Barakat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barakat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spong. #T1#
Spong cracks Barakat with a right hand to the side of the head.
Spong goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL#
Spong moves into the clinch.
Barakat lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barakat misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Barakat fails to land.
I was talking to Spong's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Barakat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spong lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Spong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spong putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barakat in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Spong trying to stall but Barakat improves his position.
Spong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barakat's elbow.
Barakat misses with a knee to the head.
Spong scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spong lands a shot to the body.
Barakat looks winded!
Spong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barakat backwards.
Barakat tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spong holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spong. #T2#
Spong trying to stall but Barakat improves his position.
Barakat tries to land a knee to the head but Spong blocks with his arms.
Nice body punch from Spong - that landed with a thud.
Spong is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Spong misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spong.
Barakat trying to land knees to the body.
Spong can't find room to land a body shot as Barakat controls the action.
Spong landing knees to the head.
Spong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spong misses with a body punch.
Barakat can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
Spong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Spong - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Spong.
Barakat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spong blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Spong blocking some punches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Barakat obliges.
Still in the clinch, Spong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spong pressing his opponent against the cage.
Barakat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Spong on the inside.
Barakat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spong's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Spong blocks a body shot from Barakat.
Good body shot from Spong.
Spong lands an uppercut.
Spong gets through Barakat's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barakat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Barakat's face.
Spong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spong scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spong working Barakat over with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Spong.
Spong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barakat backwards.
Spong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barakat takes a knee to the side of the body.
Spong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barakats head.
Barakat misses with a punch to the body.
Spong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Spong.
Spong digs a right hand underneath Barakat's ribcage. Barakat let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#
Barakat is rocked!
Spong throws a big uppercut that drops Barakat! More strikes from Spong and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Barakat lies dazed against the cage as Spong celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alistair Spong!
Post fight, Alistair Spong took to the microphone: 'You even said you'd kill somebody didn't ya? I killed 2 people dog, so what that make me? It should tell you I go the extra mile just to do you homie. See when those lights go on, it's time for people like me to stand up, and we make people like you break. So do yourselves a favor man, and stay away'.

 

Event: OFC 401: Revival     
Date:   Feb 02, 2019
#R1#
Barakat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barakat blocks a jab.
Barakat misses with a hook. St. Georges ducked under it nicely.
St. Georges on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barakat throws a body shot but no joy.
St. Georges swings for the body but Barakat moves out of range.
St. Georges is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barakat.
Barakat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St. Georges.
It looked like St. Georges wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
St. Georges just misses with a punch to the body.
St. Georges takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Barakat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
St. Georges scores with a body shot.
Barakat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from St. Georges.
Barakat steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Barakat throws a quick head kick that skims the top of St. Georges's head.
St. Georges catches Barakat with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wow, both these guys are really going for 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!
St. Georges avoids the body shot from Barakat.
St. Georges throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
St. Georges looks to score with a jab to the body but Barakat is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Barakat on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
St. Georges misses the jab.
Barakat misses with a looping right.
Barakat throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
St. Georges looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Barakat throws a hook to the side of St. Georges's head but St. Georges sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like St. Georges wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
St. Georges tests Barakat's chin there with a solid looking shot.
St. Georges's corner calls for a 1-2. St. Georges obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Barakat tried to score with a low kick but St. Georges checks it.
Barakat misses the jab.
St. Georges connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
St. Georges throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Barakat on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
St. Georges uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barakat.
St. Georges blocks a leg kick.
Barakat throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from St. Georges misses.
St. Georges throws a lazy right hand but Barakat sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barakat delivers a nice body kick.
St. Georges moves out of range of the body kick.
St. Georges misses with a left hand
and Barakat counters with a stiff right hand.
St. Georges thows a left - swing and a miss!
St. Georges throws a shot from downtown. Barakat moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St. Georges throws a jab when Barakat was well out of range.#T2#
Barakat throws a lazy uppercut
and Barakat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
St. Georges throws a jab but it's blocked by Barakat.
Barakat lands a nice shot to the body.
Barakat throws a hook to the side of St. Georges's head but St. Georges sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
St. Georges takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
St. Georges avoids the body shot from Barakat.
St. Georges swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barakat is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down St. Georges rather than just go for the knockout.
Barakat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St. Georges.
A little feinted left hand from St. Georges on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barakat misses with an uppercut. St. Georges saw that one coming.
St. Georges throws a right hand that Barakat ducks under and follows up with a left that Barakat also avoids with ease.
Barakat fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barakat pushes St. Georges away with a front kick.
St. Georges darts in trying to clinch
and Barakat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barakat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Barakat clinches with his opponent.
Barakat working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barakat landing knees to the head.
Barakat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but St. Georges blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
St. Georges lands a nice uppercut.
St. Georges on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
St. Georges has Barakat pressed against the cage, preventing Barakat from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
St. Georges misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barakat scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from St. Georges fails to land.
St. Georges misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barakat.
St. Georges has a couple of punches blocked by Barakat.
St. Georges tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barakat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barakat lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
St. Georges misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from St. Georges.
Barakat unloads a knee to the mid-section. St. Georges lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
St. Georges is breathing heavily.
Barakat scores a nice knee to the body.
Barakat lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Barakat manages to break the clinch.
St. Georges takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barakat connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
St. Georges walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big right from St. Georges misses.
Barakat scores with a spinning back kick!
St. Georges blocks a jab.
Barakat lands a jab to the head.
Barakat lands a jab to the nose.
St. Georges gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barakat.
Barakat tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from St. Georges misses the target.
St. Georges on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barakat is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! St. Georges had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
St. Georges blocks a low kick nicely.
Barakat lands a nice shot that snaps St. Georges's head back.
Jab by Barakat.
St. Georges is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Barakat has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from St. Georges finds it's way round the side to connect with Barakat's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St. Georges missing with a left hand there. Barakat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barakat replies with a solid counter kick to the body but St. Georges blocks it well.
St. Georges walks into a straight right hand from Barakat.
St. Georges's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barakat connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! St. Georges scrambles back to his feet.
Barakat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St. Georges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Qasim Barakat dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Good work by St. Georges as he checks the leg kick.
Barakat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
St. Georges tries to clinch but Barakat moves out of range.
Barakat cracks the inside of St. Georges's front leg.
Barakat lands with a kick to the temple. St. Georges shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
St. Georges lands a nice hook to Barakat's body. Barakat takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
St. Georges fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barakat looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barakat throws a leg kick but St. Georges sees it coming and moves out of range.
St. Georges throwing a counter right hand but Barakat manages to avoid it.
Barakat turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barakat misses the shot to the body.
St. Georges tries to counter by clinching up but Barakat breaks away and moves out of range.
Barakat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt St. Georges.
Barakat thumps St. Georges with a low kick.
Qasim Barakat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barakat, as that shot connected.
Barakat throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barakat moves into range and connects 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!
St. Georges jabs at Barakat's body.
St. Georges throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Barakat responds with a good body kick, but St. Georges manages to step out the way in time.
St. Georges throws a right hand that misses
and Barakat counters with a nice body kick.
Barakat throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
St. Georges tries to clinch there but Barakat circles away.
St. Georges scores with a jab. Barakat acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barakat lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barakat doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
St. Georges clinches up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Barakat.
Barakat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barakat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Barakat scores a nice knee to the body.
St. Georges has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barakat creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barakat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from St. Georges.
Barakat lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Barakat as the two fighters clinch.
Barakat scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barakat gets through St. Georges's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
St. Georges throws a punch but it's blocked by Barakat.
Barakat unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Qasim Barakat seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barakat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#
It looks like Zahabi St. Georges has been cut.
Barakat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Barakat blocking some punches.
A short left from St. Georges.
Barakat misses with a knee to the head.
St. Georges lands a left hand.
St. Georges misses with a shot to the kidneys.
St. Georges misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, St. Georges creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
St. Georges makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
St. Georges misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barakat looking to throw knees to the head but St. Georges is blocking nicely.
Barakat looking to throw knees to the head but St. Georges is blocking nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, St. Georges creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barakat tries to work over St. Georges's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
St. Georges throws a head punch that misses.
Barakat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but St. Georges blocks it with crossed arms.
Barakat tries to land a knee to the head but St. Georges blocks with his arms.
St. Georges avoiding damage as Barakat throws knees to the body.
St. Georges lands a left hand.
St. Georges lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
St. Georges working some nice short punches in the clinch.
St. Georges lands with a left to the head.
Barakat is breathing heavily.
Barakat tries to land a knee to the head but St. Georges blocks with his arms.
Barakat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barakat connects with a nasty looking knee right to St. Georges's face.
St. Georges lands an uppercut.
St. Georges swings wildly with an uppercut but Barakat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barakat's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
St. Georges avoiding damage as Barakat throws knees to the body.
Barakat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but St. Georges blocks it with crossed arms.
St. Georges lands a body shot.
St. Georges softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barakat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and St. Georges avoids it.
St. Georges tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barakat's elbow.
St. Georges scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St. Georges tries a body shot but Barakat blocks it.
St. Georges lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
St. Georges misses with the head strike. #T4#
St. Georges fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from St. Georges as the two fighters clinch.
St. Georges scores with a nice hook to the head.
St. Georges lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for St. Georges.
St. Georges throws a punch but it's blocked by Barakat.
St. Georges lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from St. Georges.
St. Georges misses with some punches.
St. Georges goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
St. Georges misses with a punch to the body.
Barakat unloads a knee to the mid-section. St. Georges lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Barakat looking to throw knees to the head but St. Georges is blocking nicely.
Barakat throws a head punch that misses.
St. Georges swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barakat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barakat looking to throw knees to the head but St. Georges is blocking nicely.
Barakat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with St. Georges's elbow.
St. Georges gets through Barakat's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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 Zahabi St. Georges will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zahabi St. Georges's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
St. Georges keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
St. Georges throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barakat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St. Georges manages to avoid it.
Barakat scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barakat takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barakat walks into a straight right hand from St. Georges.#ROC#
Barakat is rocked!
St. Georges ducks under a wild hook from Barakat.
Barakat is still on wobbly legs! Can St. Georges finish him?
Barakat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barakat seems to have recovered his senses.
Barakat on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
St. Georges dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
St. Georges scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. St. Georges engages and cracks Barakat with a massive lead left hook - Barakat tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! St. Georges is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zahabi St. Georges!

 

Event: OFC 397: Shamrock vs Alzheimer     
Date:   Jan 05, 2019
#R1#
Barakat looks to score with a jab to the body but Kedorf is just out of range.
Kedorf misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Barakat was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barakat uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kedorf takes a swing at Barakat's ribcage but misses.
Barakat tries to work over Kedorf's front leg with a kick but Kedorf checks it.
Barakat uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kedorf.
Kedorf throws out a loose jab but Barakat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kedorf has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barakat.
Kedorf throws the left hand but Barakat avoids the punch easily.
Barakat throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kedorf needs to keep his hands up - Barakat had a free shot at his head there.
Kedorf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barakat is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barakat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kedorf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barakat takes a swing at Kedorf's ribcage but misses.
Barakat misses with an uppercut.
Kedorf takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barakat delivers a nice body kick.
Kedorf has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Pablo's Boxing Academy in the buildup to the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barakat wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barakat throws out a loose jab but Kedorf uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Barakat on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Donk. Barakat catches Kedorf right on the button with a cross.
A big right from Kedorf misses.
Barakat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barakat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barakat looks to score with a jab to the body but Kedorf is just out of range.
Barakat looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barakat looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A counter left hand to the body from Kedorf misses its target.
Kedorf ducks under a wild hook from Barakat.
Kedorf avoids the body shot from Barakat.
Kedorf appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kedorf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barakat moves away.
Kedorf misses with a right hand
and Barakat counters with a nice leg kick.
Barakat lands with a cross.
Kedorf moves out of range as Barakat strikes.
Barakat lands a really nice looking cross but Kedorf seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barakat scores with a nice body kick.
Barakat lands with a nice body kick.
Barakat misses with a kick to the body. #T2#
Kedorf misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Barakat.
Kedorf misses with a looping left.
Barakat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kedorf takes a swing at Barakat's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Kedorf gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kedorf misses with a punch on the inside.
Kedorf lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kedorf misses with a body punch.
Kedorf lands a right hand.
Barakat lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barakat swings wildly with an uppercut but Kedorf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barakat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kedorf blocks it with crossed arms.
Barakat tries to land knees in the clinch but Kedorf avoids the damage to the body.
Barakat misses with a punch on the inside.
Barakat misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Kedorf.
Barakat looks winded!
Kedorf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kedorf lands a hook that snaps the head of Barakat backwards. #T3#
Barakat blocks a body shot from Kedorf.
Kedorf lands a shoulder strike.
Kedorf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kedorf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barakat misses with a knee strike.
A body shot lands from Kedorf.
Kedorf is leaning against Barakat and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kedorf lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kedorf - that landed with a thud.
Kedorf misses with a punch to the body.
Barakat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A hook to the body from Kedorf.
Kedorf lands with a left to the head.
Kedorf lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kedorf tries to throw a body punch but Barakat avoids it by throwing Kedorf back against the cage.
Kedorf is working Barakat over against the cage.
Kedorf lands with a light punch inside.
Kedorf pushes Barakat back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kedorf lands with a right to the head.
Kedorf pushes Barakat back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Kedorf misses with a body punch.
Kedorf lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kedorf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kedorf works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Kedorf.
Kedorf digs a right hand underneath Barakat's ribcage. Barakat let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kedorf has Barakat pushed against the cage.
Kedorf scores with a shot to the side of Barakat's head.
Kedorf lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kedorf misses with a body punch.
Kedorf lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barakat or not.
Kedorf lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Kedorf fails to land.
Kedorf lands a hook that snaps the head of Barakat backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kedorf.
Kedorf lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Barakat is rocked!
Kedorf throws a big uppercut that drops Barakat! More strikes from Kedorf and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Barakat lies dazed against the cage as Kedorf celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barol Kedorf!
An out of breath Barol Kedorf thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: OFC 394: Bateman vs Declan     
Date:   Dec 19, 2018
#R1#
Hauser connects with a jab.
Barakat throws an overhand right that lands on Hauser's shoulder, as Hauser tries to avoid the shot.
Barakat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barakat staying out of range there.
Hauser throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hauser pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barakat checks the leg kick.
Barakat lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hauser's sensitive parts.
Barakat getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hauser tries to land a front kick but Barakat steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barakat walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barakat throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hauser misses with a looping right.
Barakat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hauser.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hauser throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hauser lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barakat lands a leg kick that knocks Hauser off balance momentarily.
Barakat scores with a nice head shot.
Barakat swings for the body but Hauser moves out of range.
Barakat slips under a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barakat.
Hauser takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
The crowd cheers as Hauser lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barakat doesn't seem phased though.
Hauser takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fighters circling - Hauser throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hauser connects with a leg kick. Barakat looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hauser feints and then cracks Barakat's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barakat down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barakat.
Hauser throws out a loose jab but Barakat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barakat scoring well with a low kick there.
Hauser swings for the body but Barakat moves out of range. #KD#
Hauser drops Barakat with a beautiful combination! Barakat stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hauser is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Barakat is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Qasim Barakat has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hauser shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Barakat takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Hauser sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Barakat bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Conrad Hauser!
Conrad Hauser decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: OFC 392: Bosch vs Maneno III     
Date:   Dec 01, 2018
#R1#
Barakat wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alzado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barakat throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alzado wants to clinch.
Alzado moves out of range of the body kick from Barakat.
Alzado seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Alzado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barakat.
Barakat looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alzado is looking to counter punch.
Barakat scores with a shot to the body.
Alzado takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alzado swings for the body but Barakat moves out of range.
Barakat lands with a hook. Alzado tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alzado looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barakat.
Alzado seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Barakat connects with a high kick.
Alzado swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barakat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alzado fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barakat tries a quick counter leg kick but Alzado is wise to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barakat takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Alzado defending well as Barakat loads up on a big left hand.
Barakat throws a half hearted mid kick.
A combination from Alzado does no damage.
Alzado cracks Barakat with a good jab.
Alzado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Barakat - just one landing.
Barakat misses with a body shot.
Barakat lands a jab to Alzado's midsection.
Alzado tries to clinch up.
Alzado looks to land a left hand but Barakat moved out of range nicely.
Alzado takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barakat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alzado.
Barakat thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barakat lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alzado darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barakat misses with a kick to the body. #CL#
Alzado gets a clinch. #T2#
Alzado lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barakat backwards.
Barakat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barakat lands a nice shot to the body.
Alzado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barakat's elbow.
Alzado has a couple of punches blocked by Barakat.
Barakat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barakat lands a nice shot to the body.
Barakat has a couple of punches blocked by Alzado.
Barakat misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barakat.
Alzado prevents a body shot from Barakat.
Alzado misses with a punch on the inside.
Barakat blocks an uppercut.
Alzado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alzado gets through Barakat's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Alzado fails to land.
Barakat lands with a short shot to the head.
Barakat stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Alzado.
Alzado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alzado working aggressively here. #T3#
Alzado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barakat works on Alzado's body with a couple of short punches.
Alzado misses with some punches.
Barakat lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barakat tries a knee to the head but Alzado blocks it.
Alzado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barakat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alzado misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Barakat.
Barakat tries to land knees in the clinch but Alzado avoids the damage to the body.
Barakat tries to work over Alzado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barakat putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Alzado in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Alzado is breathing heavily.
Barakat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barakat scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alzado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alzado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barakat working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Alzado fails to land.
Barakat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alzado misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Barakat.
Barakat throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alzado tries a body shot but Barakat blocks it.
Barakat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Barakat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barakat lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alzado misses with some punches.
Barakat works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barakat connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Lyle Alzado has been cut.
Barakat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alzado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alzado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barakat lands a shot to the body.
Barakat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alzado's face.
Alzado blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alzado swings wildly with an uppercut but Barakat uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barakat scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barakat.
Barakat scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barakat digs a right hand underneath Alzado's ribcage. Alzado let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Qasim Barakat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lyle Alzado's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Barakat darts in and clinches Alzado up against the cage.
Alzado misses with some punches.
Barakat tries to land knees in the clinch but Alzado avoids the damage to the body.
Barakat blocks an uppercut.
Alzado blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alzado digs a right hand underneath Barakat's ribcage. Barakat let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Alzado.
Alzado has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Alzado working aggressively here.
Alzado misses with the head strike.
Barakat missing with knees to the body.
Alzado managing to block the knees to the body from Barakat.
Alzado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alzado misses with a punch on the inside.
Barakat tries a knee to the head but Alzado blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barakat cracks Alzado with a nice body shot.
Barakat digs a right hand into Alzado's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alzado's gas tank.
Barakat utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Barakat misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barakat lands a body shot.
Qasim Barakat seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Barakat lands a shot to the body.
Barakat lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barakat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alzado blocks it with crossed arms.
Alzado tries to throw a body punch but Barakat avoids it by throwing Alzado back against the cage.
Barakat misses with a knee to the head.
Barakat lands with a short shot to the head.
Barakat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alzado has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barakat blocks an uppercut.
Alzado misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barakat.
Alzado tries a body shot but Barakat blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barakat.
Barakat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alzado misses with the head strike.
Barakat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alzado blocks it with crossed arms.
Alzado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barakat's elbow.
Barakat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alzado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barakat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alzado prevents a body shot from Barakat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alzado. #T2#
Alzado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alzado blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alzado lands with a right to the head.
Alzado on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barakat with a knee to the head.
Alzado throws a head punch that misses.
Barakat blocks an uppercut.
Barakat lands a body shot in the clinch.
Barakat landing knees to the head.
Barakat lands with a light punch inside.
Barakat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alzado throws a head punch that misses.
Barakat tries to work over Alzado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barakat crunches a lovely knee into Alzado's ribcage.#BC2#
Barakat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barakat bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lyle Alzado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barakat connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alzado takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barakat throws a shot to the body. #T3#
Barakat changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barakat.
Alzado doesn't manage to clinch there - Barakat circles away.
Barakat lands a jab to the head.
Barakat scores with a shot to the body.
Alzado drops his hands momentarily and Barakat takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alzado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barakat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Alzado crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barakat - the referee stops the clock and Alzado gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barakat. Alzado manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Barakat. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Alzado scores with a jab. Barakat acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alzado walks into a left hand.
Barakat turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barakat misses with a jab to the body
and Alzado counters with a one-two to the body.
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!
Alzado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barakat.
Alzado throwing a counter right hand but Barakat manages to avoid it.
Alzado chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barakat can pounce on him.
A jab from Barakat does it's job there.
Barakat lands with a cross. #T4#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barakat.
Barakat thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Alzado if he has to take too many more of those.
Alzado wants to clinch up but Barakat keeps it at a distance.
Alzado moves in looking to clinch but Barakat pushes him off.
Alzado scores with a hook.
Barakat swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barakat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barakat feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alzado's calf.
Alzado takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barakat gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alzado.
Barakat throws a right hand that misses
enabling Alzado to counter with a crisp jab.
Barakat throws a body punch but Alzado moves out of range.
Barakat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barakat turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Barakat. Beautiful body shot.
Alzado swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Qasim Barakat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barakat works Alzado's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Qasim Barakat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lyle Alzado's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Alzado wants to clinch.
Alzado walks forward, straight into a front kick from Barakat.
Alzado takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good standup being displayed there by Barakat as he connects with a hook.
Barakat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alzado misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzado moves in looking to clinch but Barakat pushes him off.
Barakat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alzado.
Alzado fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barakat takes one to the side of the head.
Alzado swings for the body but Barakat moves out of range. #T1#
Barakat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Barakat.
Qasim Barakat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barakat throws a lazy uppercut
and Alzado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alzado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barakat.
Barakat changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alzado takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alzado misses with a looping left.
Barakat throws a hook to the side of Alzado's head but Alzado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barakat swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alzado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barakat throws an off balance right hand
and Alzado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barakat throws a looping overhand right but Alzado ducks down to avoid it.
Barakat feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alzados jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barakat is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alzado rather than just go for the knockout.
Alzado misses with a hook. Barakat ducked under it nicely.
Alzado chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barakat can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barakat cracks the inside of Alzado's front leg.
Alzado misses with an uppercut.
Qasim Barakat is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barakat. Alzado shrugs it off though.
Nice body punch from Barakat.
Good leg kick by Barakat there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #CL#
Alzado gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barakat utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Barakat tries to work over Alzado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barakat blocks an uppercut.
Alzado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barakat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barakat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alzado misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barakat. #T3#
Barakat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Alzado misses with the head strike.
Alzado lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barakat backwards.
Alzado is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Alzado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lyle Alzado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alzado is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head punch on the inside from Alzado fails to land.
Alzado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barakat blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Alzado fails to land.
Alzado throws a punch but it's blocked by Barakat.
Alzado managing to block the knees to the body from Barakat.
Barakat blocking some punches.
Alzado misses with a body punch.
Barakat lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alzado backwards. #T4#
Barakat blocks an uppercut.
Alzado misses with some punches.
Alzado tries to throw a body punch but Barakat avoids it by throwing Alzado back against the cage.
Alzado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alzado tries a body shot but Barakat blocks it.
Alzado tries to throw a body punch but Barakat avoids it by throwing Alzado back against the cage.
Alzado lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barakat backwards.
Alzado misses with the head strike.
Alzado throws a head punch that misses.
Barakat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alzado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barakat prevents a body shot from Alzado.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Qasim Barakat.
Well Barakat has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Qasim Barakat!

Qasim Barakat made sure to mention his sponsor, FORCEE in his post fight interview.

 

Event: OFC 389: Wyatt vs Alzado II     
Date:   Nov 17, 2018
#R1#
Harada attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A countering left hand to the body from Barakat misses.
Barakat turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barakat blocks a leg kick.
Qasim Barakat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barakat throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Harada stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A bone on bone clash there as Barakat blocks the leg kick.
Harada misses with a body kick.
Barakat scores with a nice strike.
Barakat looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Harada has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Pablo's Boxing Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Harada tests Barakat's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Barakat finds it's way through Harada's defenses.
Harada takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barakat scores with a punch to the head.
Harada misses with a straight left.
Barakat lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harada scores with a jab.
Barakat paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barakat moves out of range of the body kick from Harada.
Barakat bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Barakat lands an impressive looking overhand right. Harada doesn't seem phased though.
Harada moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big right from Barakat misses.
Harada shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barakat throws out a loose jab but Harada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barakat dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Harada. That did some damage!
Barakat is looking to slow Harada down with leg kicks.
Harada throws a body punch but Barakat moves out of range.
Barakat tries a head kick but it misses.
Barakat just misses with a punch to the body.
Harada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barakat looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barakat checks a leg kick nicely.
Barakat misses with a kick to the body.
Barakat swings for the body but Harada moves out of range.
Harada moves out of range of the leg kick from Barakat.
Barakat blocks the body kick.
Barakat throws a hook but Harada avoids it easily.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harada throws a head kick that misses
and Barakat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barakat moves out of range of the body kick from Harada.
Harada moves out of range of the body kick from Barakat.
Barakat keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A big left from Harada misses.
Barakat tries to clinch but Harada is having none of it.
Harada thinks about countering with a head kick.
Barakat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barakat is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Harada had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Barakat staying out of range there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barakat. Harada shrugs it off though.
Harada looks to throw the jab but Barakat is out of range.
Barakat throws a hook but Harada avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Barakat.
Harada throws a good cross that connects.
Harada slips under a jab.
Barakat connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Harada misses with a kick to the body.
Barakat throws out a loose jab but Harada uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Harada chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barakat can pounce on him.
A telegraphed right hand from Harada misses the target.
Barakat throws out a counter right but Harada avoids it with no problem.
Barakat looks to throw the jab but Harada is out of range.
Harada takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barakat takes a swing at Harada's ribcage but misses.
Barakat swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Harada.
Barakat ducks under a wild hook from Harada.
Barakat wants to clinch up but Harada keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Harada misses the target.
Harada moves away from the strike by Barakat.
Harada thinks about countering with a head kick.
Harada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barakat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harada tries to clinch up but Barakat circles away and keeps his distance.
Barakat connects with a body shot.
Barakat missing with a left hand there. Harada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barakat blocks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barakat. That's going to slow Harada down.
Barakat moves out of range of the body kick from Harada. #T4#
Barakat looks to land a left hand but Harada moved out of range nicely.
Harada tries to land a front kick but Barakat steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barakat connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harada throws a right hand that misses
and Barakat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barakat throws a head kick that misses.
Harada throws an off balance right hand
and Barakat counters with a nice uppercut.
Harada jabs at Barakat's body.
Harada is looking to clinch but Barakat is avoiding it.
Barakat moves away from the strike by Harada.
Barakat works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Harada throws a head kick but Barakat moves out of range.
Harada throws a lazy head kick
and Barakat counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Harada thinking.
Barakat tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Harada is able to avoid easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harada throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harada has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barakat finds it's way round the side to connect with Harada's head.
Barakat connects with a looping right hand.
Harada wants to clinch up but Barakat keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Qasim Barakat dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Barakat throws a hook but Harada blocks it.
Barakat smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Barakat blocks a head kick by Harada.
Qasim Barakat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barakat's jab looks to have found its range, popping Harada under the eye.
Barakat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barakat scores with a nice right hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barakat - that will leave a mark!
A low kick from Harada misses
and Barakat makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barakat lands with a nice body punch.
Barakat cracks Harada with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barakat lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barakat throws an overhand right that lands on Harada's shoulder, as Harada tries to avoid the shot.
Barakat avoids the head kick by Harada.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harada punishes Barakat's body with a nice straight punch.
Barakat connects with a leg kick. Harada looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Harada throws out a leg kick but Barakat moves out of range and Harada only half commits.
Barakat looks to score with a jab to the body but Harada is just out of range.#T1#
Harada misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Barakat releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Barakat misses with an uppercut. Harada saw that one coming.
Barakat throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Harada rushes Barakat and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barakat throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barakat lands with a right to the head.
Harada is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barakat works on Harada's body with a couple of short punches.
Harada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barakat's elbow.
Barakat throws a head punch that misses.
Barakat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harada avoids it.
Barakat pushes Harada back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barakat trying to land knees to the body.
Harada lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barakat working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Harada works on Barakat's body with a couple of short punches.
Harada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barakat tries a body shot but Harada blocks it.
Harada lands with a left to the head.
Barakat lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Harada lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barakat pushes Harada back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barakat misses with a knee strike.
Barakat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Harada blocks it with crossed arms.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Harada lands a body punch.
Qasim Barakat seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barakat is breathing heavily.
Barakat lands a nice knee to the body.
Harada lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Harada fails to land.
Harada lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Harada.
Harada scores with a nice hook to the head.
Harada throws a head punch that misses.
Harada lands a shoulder strike.
Harada lands a hook that snaps the head of Barakat backwards.
Harada lands a right hand.
Harada on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Harada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harada misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Harada scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barakat lands a hook that snaps the head of Harada backwards.
Barakat missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Harada - that landed with a thud.
Harada lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barakat.
A right handed body shot lands from Harada.
Harada throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Harada is working Barakat over against the cage.
Harada lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harada.
Harada swings wildly with an uppercut but Barakat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harada is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barakat pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Harada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Harada throws a head punch that misses.
Harada lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Harada is trying to drag Barakat to the mat but Barakat just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harada.#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Harada.
Harada misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Harada fails to land.
Barakat throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Haradas head.
Harada takes a knee right on the jaw!
Harada misses with a punch on the inside.
Barakat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harada lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barakat trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Barakat fails to land.
Harada unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Barakat! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Harada is unloading with more strikes now! Barakat drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenuichio Harada!
Kenuichio Harada seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: OFC 386: Hauser vs Wyatt II     
Date:   Oct 31, 2018
#R1#
Barakat throws a shot to the body.
Bedlaminov throws a right and a left that Barakat avoids nicely.
Barakat misses with a head kick.
Barakat lands a slapping body shot.
Bedlaminov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bedlaminov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Scotty's Yard in the buildup to the fight.
Barakat throws a lazy right hand but Bedlaminov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barakat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bedlaminov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Qasim Barakat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barakat throws a series of punches but Bedlaminov avoids them all with ease.
Nice defenses there by Bedlaminov.
Bedlaminov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barakat moves away.
Barakat scores with a kick to the body.
Barakat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bedlaminov.
Barakat misses with a body shot.
Bedlaminov misses with a wild body shot.
Barakat thuds a left hand into Bedlaminov's body.
Bedlaminov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barakat. Barakat obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barakat lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Barakat missing with a left hand there. Bedlaminov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bedlaminov tries to counter by clinching up but Barakat breaks away and moves out of range.
Barakat throws a chopping leg kick but Bedlaminov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Barakat throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bedlaminov's head.
A bone on bone clash there as Bedlaminov blocks the leg kick.
Bedlaminov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barakat can pounce on him.
Bedlaminov swings for the body but Barakat moves out of range.
Barakat connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barakat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bedlaminov.
Bedlaminov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bedlaminov misses with a wild body shot.
Barakat doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bedlaminov takes a swing at Barakat's ribcage but misses.
Bedlaminov misses with the combination.
Barakat cracks Bedlaminov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barakat lands a leg kick that knocks Bedlaminov off balance momentarily.
Barakat misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barakat throws a body shot but no joy.
Bedlaminov takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bedlaminov throws a body shot but no joy.
Barakat staying out of range there.
Barakat throws out a leg kick but Bedlaminov moves out of range and Barakat only half commits.
Barakat lands an overhand right.
Barakat feints and then cracks Bedlaminov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bedlaminov down.
Bedlaminov misses with an uppercut. Barakat saw that one coming.
Bedlaminov lands with a nice body punch.
Barakat throws a body shot but no joy.
Bedlaminov takes a swing at Barakat's ribcage but misses.
Barakat scores with a hook.
Bedlaminov avoids the body shot from Barakat.
A little feinted left hand from Bedlaminov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barakat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bedlaminov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barakat connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bedlaminov scrambles back to his feet.
Barakat connects with a right hand. Bedlaminov shakes it off.
Barakat doesn't manage to clinch there - Bedlaminov circles away.
Barakat throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Bedlaminov misses with an uppercut.
Barakat takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barakat misses with a wild body shot.
Barakat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bedlaminov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bedlaminov is looking to wear down Barakat with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barakat takes a swing at Bedlaminov's ribcage but misses.
Bedlaminov throws a body shot but no joy.
Barakat avoids the body shot from Bedlaminov. #CL#
Bedlaminov forces Barakat back against the cage and clinches.
Barakat misses with a body punch.
Barakat looking to throw knees to the head but Bedlaminov is blocking nicely.
Barakat makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barakat tries a body shot but Bedlaminov blocks it.
Bedlaminov scores with a shoulder strike.
Bedlaminov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Barakat landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bedlaminov has a couple of punches blocked by Barakat.
Barakat misses with a knee to the head. #T4#
Bedlaminov misses with the head strike.
Bedlaminov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bedlaminov misses with a punch on the inside.
Barakat blocks an uppercut.
Barakat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bedlaminov avoids it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bedlaminov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bedlaminov misses with some punches.
Bedlaminov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barakat misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bedlaminov.
Barakat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bedlaminov's elbow. #BC2#
Barakat manages to break the clinch.
Barakat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bedlaminov.
Barakat throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Bedlaminov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Barakat drives through and clinches with Bedlaminov against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Barakat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barakat motions for Bedlaminov to come forward. Barakat throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barakat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bedlaminov.
Barakat thuds a left hand into Bedlaminov's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Qasim Barakat dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bedlaminov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barakat. Bedlaminov shrugs it off though.
Barakat stuns Bedlaminov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barakat lands a high kick!
Barakat misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Bedlaminov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bedlaminov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barakat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barakat lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barakat.
Barakat tries to land knees in the clinch but Bedlaminov avoids the damage to the body.
Barakat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by Barakat.
Bedlaminov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bedlaminov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bedlaminov lands with a short shot to the head.
Bedlaminov swings wildly with an uppercut but Barakat uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barakat.
Bedlaminov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yuri Bedlaminov has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Barakat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bedlaminov is defending well for now.
Bedlaminov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barakat scores a nice knee to the body.
Bedlaminov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bedlaminov working aggressively here.
Bedlaminov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bedlaminov misses with some punches.
Barakat throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barakat's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barakat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bedlaminov is defending well for now.
Bedlaminov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barakat trying to land knees to the body.
Barakat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barakat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barakat throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bedlaminov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barakat digs a right hand underneath Bedlaminov's ribcage. Bedlaminov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bedlaminov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bedlaminov swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Bedlaminov working aggressively here.
Barakat scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bedlaminov prevents a body shot from Barakat.
A short right from Bedlaminov on the inside.
Barakat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bedlaminov's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Bedlaminov fails to land.
Bedlaminov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bedlaminov throws a punch but it's blocked by Barakat.
Barakat tries a body shot but Bedlaminov blocks it.
Bedlaminov throws a punch but it's blocked by Barakat.
Bedlaminov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barakat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bedlaminov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barakat lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bedlaminov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barakat misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barakat looking to throw knees to the head but Bedlaminov is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Bedlaminov fails to land.
Barakat working Bedlaminov over with knees to the body.#T3#
Barakat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bedlaminov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bedlaminov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barakat tries to work over Bedlaminov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bedlaminov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barakat putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bedlaminov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bedlaminov working aggressively here.
Barakat trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barakat.
Bedlaminov takes a shot to the head.
Bedlaminov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barakat tries to land a knee to the head but Bedlaminov blocks with his arms.
Barakat blocks an uppercut.
Bedlaminov misses with a punch to the body.
Barakat trying to land knees to the body.
Barakat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barakat tries to work over Bedlaminov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barakat takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Bedlaminov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barakat lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bedlaminov backwards.
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!
Barakat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barakat lands a shot to the body.
Bedlaminov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bedlaminov working aggressively here.
Bedlaminov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barakat lands an uppercut.
Barakat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bedlaminov blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bedlaminov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bedlaminov managing to block the knees to the body from Barakat.
A head punch on the inside from Bedlaminov fails to land.
Barakat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bedlaminov misses with the head strike.
Barakat blocking some punches.
Barakat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bedlaminov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barakat tries a body shot but Bedlaminov blocks it.
Barakat blocking some punches.
Barakat stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Qasim Barakat will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Bedlaminov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Barakat scores with a leg kick.
Bedlaminov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Barakat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bedlaminov.
Bedlaminov scores with a punch to the head.
Barakat lands with a good body shot.
Barakat throws a nice head kick!
Bedlaminov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barakat follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Barakat avoids the body shot from Bedlaminov.
The fighters circling - Bedlaminov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barakat throws a jab but it's blocked by Bedlaminov.
Barakat feints and then cracks Bedlaminov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bedlaminov down.
Barakat throws a looping overhand right but Bedlaminov ducks down to avoid it.
Bedlaminov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A swing and a miss from Bedlaminov.
Barakat only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bedlaminov misses with a hook. Barakat ducked under it nicely.
Barakat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barakat. #T1#
Barakat scores with a hook to the body. Bedlaminov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barakat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bedlaminov.
Barakat tries to land a leg kick but Bedlaminov saw it coming and moves away.
Bedlaminov staying out of range there.
Barakat looks to score with a jab to the body but Bedlaminov is just out of range.
Barakat throws a hook but Bedlaminov avoids it easily.
Barakat scores with a spinning back kick!
Barakat thumps Bedlaminov with a low kick.
Bedlaminov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bedlaminov takes one on the button.
Barakat swats away the attempt to clinch by Bedlaminov.
Barakat scores with a sloppy right hand. Bedlaminov should have avoided that one.
Qasim Barakat is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Nice jab there from Barakat.
Bedlaminov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bedlaminov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barakat manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bedlaminov swinging wildly here.
Barakat lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bedlaminov will feel that in the morning.
Barakat lands a slapping body shot.
Bedlaminov just misses with a punch to the body.
Barakat lands with a nice body punch.
Barakat tries a low kick but Bedlaminov avoids it.
As Barakat tries to get set, Bedlaminov tries to push him back and clinch up but Barakat manages to avoid the attempt.
Barakat looks to score with a jab to the body but Bedlaminov is just out of range.
Bedlaminov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barakat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barakat misses with a low kick as Bedlaminov jumps back.
Barakat looks to land a left hand but Bedlaminov moved out of range nicely.
Barakat on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Barakat lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barakat is looking to land body kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Bedlaminov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barakat scores with a shot to the body.
Bedlaminov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barakat.
Barakat lands a nice shot to the body.
Barakat looks to throw the jab but Bedlaminov is out of range.
Bedlaminov connects with a nice looking jab.
Bedlaminov misses the shot to the body.
Yuri Bedlaminov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Barakat. Bedlaminov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barakat lands a high kick!
Barakat throws a head kick that misses.
Bedlaminov takes a swing at Barakat's ribcage but misses.
Barakat thumps Bedlaminov with a low kick.
Barakat misses the shot to the body.
Bedlaminov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Barakat manages to circle out of the way.
Bedlaminov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T4#
Bedlaminov throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barakat. Bedlaminov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bedlaminov staying out of range there.
Bedlaminov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barakat was well out of range. Poor timing from Bedlaminov.
Barakat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Donk. Barakat catches Bedlaminov right on the button with a cross.
Barakat punishes Bedlaminov's body with a nice straight punch.
Bedlaminov swings for the body but Barakat moves out of range.
Barakat doesn't manage to clinch there - Bedlaminov circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bedlaminov. Barakat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barakat throws a hook but Bedlaminov blocks it.
Bedlaminov is looking to counter the offense by Barakat and move into the clinch.
Bedlaminov avoids the body shot from Barakat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barakat - that will leave a mark!
Barakat listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bedlaminov scores with a body shot.
Barakat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barakat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bedlaminov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Qasim Barakat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barakat 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Qasim Barakat!

An out of breath and clearly excited Qasim Barakat thanked FORCEE for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: PFC 68 Karimov vs Pate     
Date:   Oct 13, 2018
#R1#
Barakat with a jab.
Barakat avoids the body shot from Tuck.
Tuck swings for the body but Barakat moves out of range.
Barakat thows a body kick. Tuck tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Barakat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tuck was well out of range. Poor timing from Barakat.
Barakat punishes Tuck's body with a nice straight punch.
Tuck throws a body punch but Barakat moves out of range.
Barakat thuds a left hand into Tuck's body.
Barakat lands with a nice body punch.
Tuck jabs at Barakat's body.
Barakat throws a right hand that Tuck ducks under and follows up with a left that Tuck also avoids with ease.
Tuck scores with a hook to the body. Barakat takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barakat looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barakat tries a head kick but it misses.
Tuck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barakat.
Tuck is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barakat rather than just go for the knockout.
Barakat with a hook.
Barakat moves out of range of the strikes.
Tuck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barakat appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Barakat misses the jab.#T1#
Tuck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barakat motions for Tuck to come forward. Barakat throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barakat lands a nice shot to the body.
Tuck digs a good hook to Barakat's body.
Barakat swings for the body but Tuck moves out of range.
Barakat fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tuck throws a series of punches but Barakat avoids them all with ease.
Tuck lands a nice shot to the body.
Barakat wants to slow Tuck down by chopping away at his legs.
Tuck's coach down at Shit House was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tuck's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Barakat cracks Tuck with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Barakat is looking to score with low kicks.
Barakat swings for the body but Tuck moves out of range.
Tuck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tuck misses the shot to the body.
Barakat moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Barakat throws an off balance right hand
and Tuck counters with a right hand to the body.
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!
Barakat moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Tuck throws a series of punches but Barakat avoids them all with ease.
Barakat lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tuck takes a step back to recover.
Barakat scores with a nice head shot.
Barakat lands the left hand.
Barakat connects with a leg kick. Tuck looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barakat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Barakat backs off Tuck throws a huge counter combo but Barakat manages to avoid it all.
Barakat throws a body shot but no joy.
Barakat scoring well with a low kick there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barakat.
Tuck walks into a stiff left hand from Barakat.
Barakat jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tuck is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tuck misses with a two punch combination.
Barakat avoids the body shot from Tuck.
Tuck takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tuck takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Barakat throws a body punch but Tuck moves out of range.
Tuck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barakat.
Tuck swats away the attempt to clinch by Barakat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tuck checks a leg kick.
Tuck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barakat.
Tuck misses with a straight left.
Tuck misses the shot to the body.
Barakat is looking to counter punch.
Tuck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barakat throws a body punch but Tuck moves out of range.
Barakat connects with a single shot there.
Tuck misses with a series of wild punches.
Barakat throws a poor cross that misses
and Tuck counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barakat lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barakat takes a swing at Tuck's ribcage but misses.
Tuck moves out of range as Barakat strikes.#T4#
Barakat throws out a leg kick but Tuck moves out of range and Barakat only half commits.
Barakat throws a body shot but no joy.
Tuck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barakat moves away from the strike by Tuck.
Barakat misses with a straight left.
Barakat sets himself, and Tuck steps forward looking for the clinch! Barakat avoids it this time.
Barakat pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tuck scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barakat lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tuck's sensitive parts.
Tuck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barakat fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tuck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barakat was well out of range. Poor timing from Tuck.
Tuck lands with a good body shot.
Tuck lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tuck fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barakat has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barakat there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tuck lands a body shot.
Tuck uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barakat.
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 Qasim Barakat will probably get the nod.
That's time! Barakat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Tuck takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barakat fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tuck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barakat.
Tuck throws a shot from downtown. Barakat moves away and avoids it.
Barakat lands with a shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barakat.
Tuck's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barakat is looking to land body kicks.
Tuck wants to counter the offense by Barakat and move into the clinch position.
Tuck misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barakat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barakat lands a leg kick that knocks Tuck off balance momentarily.
Tuck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barakat was well out of range. Poor timing from Tuck.
Tuck throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barakat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barakat scores with a hook to the body. Tuck takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tuck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tuck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barakat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tuck doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barakat, right into the meat.
Tuck missing with a left hand there. Barakat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Tuck has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tuck there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tuck takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Barakat's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tuck under the eye.
Tuck swings for the body but Barakat moves out of range.
Barakat scores with a kick to the body.
Barakat scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barakat scores with a leg kick.
Barakat checks a leg kick.
Barakat throws a shot to the body.
Barakat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barakat just misses with a punch to the body.
Barakat throws a lazy right hand but Tuck sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tuck throws a body punch but Barakat moves out of range.
Barakat throws a head kick that misses.
Barakat digs a good hook to Tuck's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barakat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tuck tries to counter with a clinch but Barakat shakes him off and moves away.#T2#
Barakat lands a head kick!
Barakat scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tuck walks into a jab.
Tuck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Barakat misses the target.
Tuck tries to score with a low kick but Barakat moves his leg out of the way.
Barakat throws a jab but it's blocked by Tuck.
Barakat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tuck scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice uppercut there from Barakat.
Barakat looks to throw the jab but Tuck is out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Tuck might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Barakat has got the better of the exchanges.
Barakat just misses with a punch to the body.
Tuck throws a body shot but no joy.
Barakat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tuck can do to turn this around?
Barakat scores with a head kick. Tuck tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tuck takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab lands there for Barakat.#T3#
Tuck avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tuck ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tuck checks a leg kick.
Tuck swings for the body but Barakat moves out of range.
Tuck avoids the body shot from Barakat.
Tuck blocks a head kick by Barakat.
Tuck appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barakat misses with a wild body shot.
Barakat lands with a good body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barakat 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 Tuck has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tuck and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tuck steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barakat.
Barakat connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tuck takes a swing at Barakat's ribcage but misses.
Barakat has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Barakat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tuck.
Barakat moves in looking to clinch but Tuck pushes him off.#T4#
Tuck misses the shot to the body.
Tuck tries to land a leg kick but Barakat saw it coming and moves away.
Barakat checks a leg kick.
Barakat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tuck.
Barakat throws a right and a left that Tuck avoids nicely.
Barakat throws a series of punches but Tuck moves out of range.
Tuck misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Tuck finds it's target.
Tuck throws a lazy uppercut
and Barakat counters with a stiff right hand.
Barakat misses with an uppercut
and Tuck counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barakat with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barakat scores with a leg kick.
Tuck ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tuck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barakat.
Tuck misses with a body shot.
Barakat lands a nice hook to Tuck's body. Tuck takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Qasim Barakat dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tuck fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barakat attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice body punch from Barakat.
Tuck scores with a body shot.
Barakat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tuck throws a body shot but no joy.
Barakat misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Barakat misses its intended target.
Tuck takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tuck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tuck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barakat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuck throws a body shot but no joy.
Barakat throws a body punch but Tuck moves out of range.
Barakat scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barakat just misses with a punch to the body.
Barakat is looking to chop away at Tuck's legs. #T1#
Tuck lands a slapping body shot.
Barakat throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tuck on the side of the head.
Tuck throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Qasim Barakat is winning the standup battle so far.
Tuck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barakat was well out of range. Poor timing from Tuck.
As Tuck backs away, Barakat returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tuck misses with a wild body shot.
Barakat is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tuck has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Barakat.
Tuck ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barakat lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tuck connects with a looping right hand.
Tuck with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tuck misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barakat is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tuck doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barakat throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barakat feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tuck's calf.
Barakat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barakat motions for Tuck to come forward. Barakat throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Robin Tuck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Qasim Barakat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Barakat lands with a nice body punch.
Tuck lands with a nice body punch.
Barakat looks to score with a jab to the body but Tuck is just out of range.
Tuck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barakat manages to avoid it.
Tuck changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tuck scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barakat in his tracks.
Tuck throws a body punch but Barakat moves out of range.
Tuck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barakat.
Barakat throws a body punch but Tuck moves out of range.
Tuck throws a body punch but Barakat moves out of range.
Barakat appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tuck uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barakat has time to react.
Barakat throws a lazy uppercut
and Tuck counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barakat rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tuck moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Qasim Barakat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barakat is looking to chop away at Tuck's legs.
Barakat throws a jab but it's blocked by Tuck. #T3#
Tuck takes a swing at Barakat's ribcage but misses.
Barakat lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tuck takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barakat misses the shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Tuck.
Tuck lands a really nice looking cross but Barakat seems unphased.
Tuck ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tuck catches Barakat with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barakat works Tuck's body with a nice hook.
Barakat looks to land a left hand but Tuck moved out of range nicely.
Tuck throws a leg kick but Barakat sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tuck slips under a jab from Barakat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barakat throws a low kick but Tuck moves out of range easily.
Barakat scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tuck lands a jab to Barakat's midsection.#T4#
Tuck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barakat throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tuck's head.
Tuck fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tuck throws a hook but Barakat avoids it easily.
Barakat appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tuck takes one to the side of the head.
Barakat doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tuck connects with a right hand. Barakat shakes it off.
Tuck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barakat moves away.
Barakat works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tuck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barakat moves away.
Barakat throws a one two combo.
Tuck has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tuck misses with a wild body shot.
Barakat is looking to land body kicks.
Tuck has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barakat.
Barakat tried to score with a low kick but Tuck checks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Robin Tuck.
Well Barakat 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Qasim Barakat!

Qasim Barakat really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FORCEE logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated Robin Tuck had this to say: 'Fuck the refs!'.

 

Event: PFC 64 Beezow vs Clifton     
Date:   Sep 22, 2018
#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Bobby Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A jab from Bobby Jr misses.
Bobby Jr looks to throw the jab but Barakat is out of range.
Bobby Jr blocks the body kick.
Bobby Jr throws a hook to the side of Barakat's head but Barakat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barakat. That's going to slow Bobby Jr down.
Barakat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barakat walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barakat throws a looping overhand right but Bobby Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Barakat bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Barakat lands a leg kick that knocks Bobby Jr off balance momentarily.
Bobby Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barakat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bobby Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barakat.
Bobby Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bobby Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barakat can pounce on him.
Barakat looks to land a left hand but Bobby Jr moved out of range nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barakat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bobby Jr.
Nice uppercut lands for Barakat. That snapped Bobby Jr's head back.
Bobby Jr throws the left hand but Barakat avoids the punch easily.
Bobby Jr takes one on the button.
Barakat on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Bobby Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Bobby Jr takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bobby Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bobby Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barakat.
A leg kick checked by Bobby Jr.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bobby Jr. Barakat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bobby Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Barakat moves out of range as Bobby Jr strikes.
A quick step to the side and Barakat tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bobby Jr cracks Barakat with an open hand slap.
Barakat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bobby Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Barakat throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barakat on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bobby Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice body punch from Bobby Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barakat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barakat avoids the body shot from Bobby Jr.
Barakat misses with a right hand
and Bobby Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barakat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bobby Jr manages to avoid it.#T2#
The fighters circling - Bobby Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barakat feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bobby Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Jab, jab by Bobby Jr - just one landing.
Barakat connects with a leg kick. Bobby Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bobby Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bobby Jr misses with a hook. Barakat ducked under it nicely.
Bobby Jr misses the shot to the body.
Bobby Jr throws a hook but Barakat blocks it.
Barakat is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bobby Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barakat.
Bobby Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barakat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barakat throws a leg kick
and Bobby Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barakat slips a jab from Bobby Jr.
Barakat swings for the body but Bobby Jr moves out of range.
Bobby Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bobby Jr lands a body shot.
Barakat throws a hook to the side of Bobby Jr's head but Bobby Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barakat connects with a body shot that sends Bobby Jr's belly button to the back.
Bobby Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Barakat cracks the inside of Bobby Jr's front leg.
Barakat lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Bobby Jr forces Barakat back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bobby Jr.
Barakat tries to land knees in the clinch but Bobby Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Bobby Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Barakat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bobby Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Barakat tries to land a knee to the head but Bobby Jr blocks with his arms.
Barakat tries to throw a body punch but Bobby Jr avoids it by throwing Barakat back against the cage.
Bobby Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barakat scores with a hook to the body.
Barakat lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bobby Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bobby Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barakat misses with a knee strike. #T4#
Barakat tries to land a knee to the head but Bobby Jr blocks with his arms.
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!
Barakat lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barakat looking to throw knees to the head but Bobby Jr is blocking nicely.
Barakat wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bobby Jr misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Bobby Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Bobby Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barakat's elbow.
Barakat lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bobby Jr backwards.
Bobby Jr tries to throw a body punch but Barakat avoids it by throwing Bobby Jr back against the cage.
Barakat with a knee to the head.
Barakat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bobby Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Bobby Jr on the inside.
Bobby Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barakat scores a nice knee to the body.
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 Qasim Barakat will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bobby Jr throws a looping overhand right but Barakat ducks down to avoid it.
Barakat scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big right from Bobby Jr misses.
Barakat stuns Bobby Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barakat defending well as Bobby Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Bobby Jr stuns Barakat with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barakat lands with an uppercut that bounces Bobby Jr off the cage and back into range.
Bobby Jr swinging wildly here.
Barakat looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fighters circling - Bobby Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobby Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ricky Bobby Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bobby Jr takes a swing at Barakat's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Barakat closes the distance and clinches.
Barakat misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barakat missing with knees to the body.
Barakat lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bobby Jr backwards. #T1#
Barakat missing with knees to the body.
Barakat lands a right hand.
Barakat misses with a body punch.
Barakat misses with a knee strike.
Bobby Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barakat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barakat throws a head punch that misses.
Barakat struggles to land a body shot inside as Bobby Jr controls his hands.
Barakat misses with a punch to the body.
Barakat looking to throw knees to the head but Bobby Jr is blocking nicely.
Barakat struggles to land a body shot inside as Bobby Jr controls his hands.
Barakat misses with a knee to the head.
Barakat misses with a knee strike.
Barakat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bobby Jr avoids it.
Barakat's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bobby Jr.
Bobby Jr misses with a body punch.
Bobby Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Barakat controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bobby Jr.
Bobby Jr blocks a body shot from Barakat.
Bobby Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bobby Jr tries to work over Barakat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bobby Jr tries to throw a body punch but Barakat avoids it by throwing Bobby Jr back against the cage.
Bobby Jr misses with a body punch.
Bobby Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Barakat throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barakat throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bobby Jrs head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barakat.
Barakat wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bobby Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Barakat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bobby Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T3#
Bobby Jr tries to throw a body punch but Barakat avoids it by throwing Bobby Jr back against the cage.
Barakat lands with a left to the head.
Bobby Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Barakat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barakat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barakat can't find room to land a body shot as Bobby Jr controls the action.
Barakat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bobby Jr.
Barakat blocks an uppercut.
Barakat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bobby Jr avoids it.
Barakat scores a nice knee to the body.
Barakat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barakat tries to work over Bobby Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Bobby Jr fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bobby Jr.
Barakat tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
Bobby Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barakat trying to land knees to the body.
Bobby Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Barakat controls the action.
Bobby Jr misses with a body punch.
Barakat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bobby Jr avoids it.
A short left from Barakat.
Barakat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barakat tries to land a knee to the head but Bobby Jr blocks with his arms.
Barakat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bobby Jr avoids it.
Bobby Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barakat backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bobby Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barakat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barakat blocks a body shot from Bobby Jr.
Barakat swings wildly with an uppercut but Bobby Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Qasim Barakat 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#
Barakat walks into a stiff left hand from Bobby Jr.
Bobby Jr swings for the body but Barakat moves out of range.
Barakat throws a leg kick but Bobby Jr moved away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barakat darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Bobby Jr drives through and clinches with Barakat against the cage.
Bobby Jr works on Barakat's body with a couple of short punches.
Barakat prevents a body shot from Bobby Jr.
Bobby Jr misses with some punches.
Barakat scores with a knee to the head. #BC#
Barakat manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barakat wants to clinch up but Bobby Jr keeps it at a distance.
Bobby Jr takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bobby Jr throws a hook but Barakat blocks it.
Barakat swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bobby Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barakat in his tracks.
Bobby Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barakat in his tracks. #ROC2#
Barakat is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bobby Jr defending well as Barakat loads up on a big left hand.
Oh Barakat is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bobby Jr blocks a leg kick.
Barakat seems to have got his legs back now.
Bobby Jr goes for a small jab and connects. Now Bobby Jr goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Barakat stumbles back but Bobby Jr runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Barakat to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Barakat will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ricky Bobby Jr!
A less than humble Ricky Bobby Jr misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: PFC 61 Kansleri vs Karimov*     
Date:   Sep 08, 2018
#R1#
Diggs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diggs throws the left hand but Barakat avoids the punch easily.
Diggs on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Diggs misses with a low kick.
Barakat lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diggs at a distance.
Barakat waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diggs.
Barakat lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Diggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diggs will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barakat scores with a body shot.
Diggs misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheers as Barakat lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diggs doesn't seem phased though.
Diggs misses with a head kick.
Barakat comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diggs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barakat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diggs misses with a looping left.
Diggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barakat.
Barakat with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick misses from Diggs.
Barakat looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Diggs misses with a body punch
and Barakat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Diggs misses its intended target.
Barakat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diggs moves away.
Diggs lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circling - Diggs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barakat flicks out a counter leg kick but Diggs steps away.
Diggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barakat was well out of range. Poor timing from Diggs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barakat darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diggs moves forwards but Barakat connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diggs throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diggs misses with the body kick
and Barakat counters with a nice body kick.
Diggs misses with a wild body shot.
Barakat throws a shot to the body.
Diggs is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diggs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice jab there from Barakat.
Barakat clobbers Diggs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barakat connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diggs's hands.
Barakat is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Diggs had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Good work by Diggs as he checks the leg kick.
Barakat bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Barakat tries to score with a low kick but Diggs moves his leg out of the way.
A low kick from Diggs is predictable there
and Barakat counters with a low kick, right behind Diggs 's knee.
Barakat is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Diggs.
Nice takedown defense from Barakat. No joy for Diggs on that attempt.
Diggs avoids the head kick by Barakat.
Barakat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barakat lands the left hand.
Barakat throws a nice head kick!
Qasim Barakat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barakat connects with a right hand. Diggs shakes it off.
Diggs throws a looping overhand right but Barakat ducks down to avoid it.
Barakat misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diggs tries to counter with a takedown but Barakat is quick to defend against it.
Diggs takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barakat waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diggs.
Diggs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barakat.
Diggs misses the jab.
Barakat checks a low kick from Diggs.#T3#
Diggs avoids the body shot from Barakat.
Barakat misses with a low kick.
Barakat bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barakat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diggs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab by Barakat.
Diggs moves out of range of the strikes.
Barakat works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barakat throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Diggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barakat moves away.
Barakat keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Diggs takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Qasim Barakat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barakat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barakat lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diggs walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barakat lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
Diggs catches Barakat with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Diggs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barakat.
Diggs misses with a wild body shot.
Barakat looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barakat comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barakat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diggs shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barakat misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diggs throws the left hand but Barakat avoids the punch easily.
Barakat stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barakat connects with a leg kick. Diggs looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barakat buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barakat misses with a low kick.
Diggs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barakat tries to avoid it but Diggs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barakat to the ground. Barakat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Diggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barakat scores with a jab. Diggs acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barakat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diggs.
Diggs walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barakat plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Qasim Barakat dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Diggs clobbers Barakat with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diggs looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A slow jab from Barakat misses its intended target.
Barakat lands a front kick.
Diggs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diggs misses with a hook
and Barakat counters with a solid body kick.
Diggs misses with a left hand
and Barakat counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Barakat dips to his left and cracks Diggs with an uppercut!
Diggs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diggs misses with a straight left.
Diggs is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barakat fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diggs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barakat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diggs.
Barakat wants to clinch.
Diggs feinted with a counter takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barakat is looking to slow Diggs down with leg kicks. #T1#
Barakat scores with a kick to the body.
Diggs sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Barakat connects with a jab.
Barakat tries to clinch but Diggs is having none of it.
Barakat moves out of range as Diggs strikes.
Diggs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Diggs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barakat.
Barakat is looking to slow Diggs down with leg kicks.
Qasim Barakat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barakat lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diggs misses with a hook. Barakat ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Diggs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barakat feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diggs's calf.
Diggs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barakat throws a looping overhand right but Diggs ducks down to avoid it.
Barakat punishes Diggs's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barakat tries to land a front kick but Diggs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diggs ducks right into an uppercut from Barakat. #T2#
Diggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Barakat is just out of range.
Barakat appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barakat digs a good hook to Diggs's body.
Barakat bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diggs misses the shot to the body.
Barakat motions for Diggs to come forward. Barakat throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barakat thumps Diggs with a low kick.
Diggs takes a swing at Barakat's ribcage but misses.
Barakat throws out a counter right but Diggs avoids it with no problem.
Diggs blocks a leg kick.
Barakat jabs at Diggs's body.
Diggs misses with a looping left.
Barakat thuds his right hand into Diggs's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diggs throws a low kick, looking for Barakat's leg but Barakat calmly moves out of range.
Diggs throws a looping overhand right but Barakat ducks down to avoid it.
Diggs scores with a jab to the head.
Diggs misses the body punch
and Barakat counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barakat avoids the body shot from Diggs.
Diggs throws a looping overhand right but Barakat ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Barakat is looking to land body kicks.
Barakat works Diggs's body with a nice hook.
Barakat lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Diggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barakat moves away.
Barakat flicks out a counter leg kick but Diggs steps away.
A swing and a miss from Diggs.
Barakat with a jab.
Barakat with a nice cross.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diggs 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 Barakat has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barakat and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barakat smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barakat.
Barakat lands a nice shot to the body.
Diggs fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barakat checks it well.
Barakat lands a right hook to the body.
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!
Barakat defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diggs.
Diggs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barakat.
Diggs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barakat connects with the punch.#T4##TD#
Diggs looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Barakat!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barakat tries to improve position but can't.
Sloppy strikes there by Diggs.
An elbow from Diggs crashes against the mat.
Diggs throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Diggs working the ground and pound but Barakat is defending the strikes.
Diggs creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Barakat sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barakat avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Diggs.
Barakat is not content to let Diggs control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Qasim Barakat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Barakat thows a body kick. Diggs tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Diggs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barakat. Barakat obviously looking to wear him down.
Barakat looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barakat comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barakat moves out of range of the strikes.
Diggs checks a low kick from Barakat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barakat. Diggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barakat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barakat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diggs.
Barakat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diggs looks for the body kick but Barakat saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barakat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Barakat.
Barakat throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diggs throws a hook but Barakat avoids it easily.
Barakat feints and then cracks Diggs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diggs down.
Diggs takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Diggs avoids a kick to the body.
Diggs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barakat as he jumps to the side.
Barakat throws a big counter head kick but Diggs avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Barakat gets caught napping as Diggs dives in and scores a takedown. Barakat manages to retain guard.
Diggs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barakat avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Diggs content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barakat looking to control.
Diggs with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barakat utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Diggs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Diggs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Qasim Barakat is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Diggs throwing strikes from guard but Barakat blocks nicely.
Diggs works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Barakat wants to control but Diggs is keeping busy.
Barakat avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diggs.
Barakat is not content to let Diggs control the position.
Barakat is trying to control but can't.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Diggs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barakat is looking to control Diggs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barakat avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Robert Diggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Barakat lands an overhand right.
No joy there for Diggs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diggs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barakat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barakat's corner calls for a 1-2. Barakat obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Barakat bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barakat getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD#
Barakat gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Diggs to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Barakat wriggles free and stands up.
Diggs will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diggs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barakat sprawls well. Barakat wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diggs gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Diggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Barakat. That snapped Diggs's head back.
Diggs tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barakat defends well and Diggs ends up having to push Barakat into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barakat connects with a nice looking jab.
Diggs takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barakat misses with a wild body shot.
Barakat scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barakat lands a slapping body shot.
Diggs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barakat scores with a hook to the body. Diggs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diggs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barakat scoring well with a low kick there.
A lazy left from Barakat finds it's target.
Barakat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diggs.
Barakat lands a glancing blow to the side of Diggs's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Qasim Barakat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barakat 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Qasim Barakat!

An out of breath and clearly excited Qasim Barakat thanked FORCEE for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: MMMA Yaj Vs Madness 5     
Date:   Aug 15, 2018
#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Barakat.
Barakat scores with a jab. Shinnie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice body kick there by Barakat.
Barakat takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Qasim Barakat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barakat thows a body kick. Shinnie tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Barakat buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shinnie throws a hook but Barakat blocks it.
Barakat works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shinnie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shinnie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shinnie scores with a shot to the body.
Barakat lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shinnie misses with a looping right.
Shinnie 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.
Barakat fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barakat throws a series of punches but Shinnie avoids them all with ease.
Shinnie throws out a counter right but Barakat avoids it with no problem.
Barakat lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shinnie at a distance.
Shinnie looks to land a left hand but Barakat moved out of range nicely.
Barakat lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shinnie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Shinnie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shinnie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shinnie is looking to land body kicks.
Barakat scores with a nice right hand.
Shinnie misses with the combination.
Barakat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shinnie.
Barakat scores with a nice head shot.
A good leg kick by Barakat.
Barakat connects with a solid leg kick.
Barakat lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shinnie's sensitive parts.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shinnie.
Barakat swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shinnie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barakat has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Shinnie misses with an uppercut. Barakat saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Shinnie.
Barakat bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Barakat wants to slow Shinnie down by chopping away at his legs.
Shinnie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shinnie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barakat moves away.
Barakat moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Shinnie moves out of range of the body kick from Barakat.
Shinnie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barakat was well out of range. Poor timing from Shinnie.
Shinnie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barakat.
Barakat lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shinnie avoids the body shot from Barakat.
Barakat lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Barakat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shinnie manages to avoid it.
Shinnie has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Barakat.
Barakat takes a swing at Shinnie's ribcage but misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barakat.
Barakat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shinnie manages to avoid it.
Shinnie shapes to counter with a head kick.
Barakat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barakat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shinnie.#T3#
Barakat lands with a kick to the ribs.
Barakat paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barakat pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shinnie has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Barakat.
Shinnie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barakat misses with a body kick.
Shinnie was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Barakat misses with a head kick.
Barakat misses with a shot to the body
and Shinnie counters with a nice uppercut.
Barakat connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shinnie misses with a hook to the body
and Barakat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barakat connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barakat lands with an uppercut that bounces Shinnie off the cage and back into range.
Barakat takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shinnie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barakat.
Barakat connects with a solid leg kick.
Shinnie checks a low kick from Barakat.
Barakat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shinnie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Barakat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shinnie appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barakat slips a jab from Shinnie.
Barakat dips to his left and cracks Shinnie with an uppercut!
Nice jab there from Barakat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barakat. Shinnie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shinnie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barakat just misses with a punch to the body.
Barakat scores with a nice body kick.
Barakat looks to throw the jab but Shinnie is out of range.
Barakat uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shinnie misses with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barakat looks to land a body kick but Shinnie moved away.
Barakat takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shinnie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Barakat tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barakat scores with a hook to the body. Shinnie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Qasim Barakat dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Barakat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Qasim Barakat is winning the standup battle so far.
Barakat pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Shinnie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shinnie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shinnie misses with the combination.
Shinnie misses with the combination.
Barakat scores with a spinning back kick!
Barakat throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Barakat ducks under a wild hook from Shinnie.
Barakat walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Barakat.
Barakat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shinnie can do to turn this around?
Barakat lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shinnie throws a lazy uppercut
letting Barakat counter with a right hand.
Barakat smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barakat throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shinnie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barakat with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Barakat throws a good cross that connects.
Barakat bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shinnie's head.
Barakat throws a head kick that Shinnie semi-blocks.
Barakat sizes up Shinnie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shinnie throws a body shot but no joy.
Barakat slips a straight right by Shinnie.
Barakat cracks Shinnie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shinnie throws a jab when Barakat was well out of range.
Shinnie avoids the body shot from Barakat.
Barakat looks for the body kick but Shinnie saw that one coming.
Shinnie moves out of range as Barakat throws a body kick.
The fighters circling - Shinnie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Danga de danga de dang - Barakat scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shinnie throws the left hand but Barakat avoids the punch easily.
Barakat cracks a nice hook into Shinnie's ribs.
Shinnie misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Barakat throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shinnie's head.
Shinnie on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Barakat lands a leg kick that knocks Shinnie off balance momentarily.
Barakat misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barakat 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 Shinnie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shinnie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shinnie thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Shinnie misses.
Shinnie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barakat connects with a single shot there.
Shinnie lands a lovely overhand right.
Barakat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barakat throws a body punch but Shinnie moves out of range.
Barakat lands with a good body shot.
Shinnie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
A shot to the body from Barakat misses
and Shinnie counters with a stiff right hand.
Shinnie misses with a leg kick.
Shinnie throws a body shot but no joy.
Shinnie misses with the combination.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barakat getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barakat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shinnie throws a wild body kick that Barakat sees coming a mile off.
Barakat connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shinnie throws a hook but Barakat blocks it.
Barakat throws a sloppy head kick
and Barakat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barakat works Shinnie's body with a nice hook.
Barakat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shinnie.
Barakat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shinnie moves away.
Shinnie slips under a jab from Barakat.
As Barakat backs off Shinnie throws a huge counter combo but Barakat manages to avoid it all.#T4#
Barakat stuns Shinnie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shinnie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barakat throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Shinnie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barakat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shinnie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shinnie misses with a body shot.
Barakat takes a swing at Shinnie's ribcage but misses.
Barakat is looking to slow Shinnie down with leg kicks.
Jab by Shinnie.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barakat.
Shinnie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barakat counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shinnie 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.
Shinnie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barakat to score with a decent uppercut.
Shinnie scores with a jab. Barakat acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shinnie moves forwards but Barakat connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Qasim Barakat dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shinnie misses with a lunging right hand
and Barakat counters with a stiff right hand.
Barakat lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shinnie will feel that in the morning.
An inside leg kick lands from Barakat.
Shinnie throws a low kick, looking for Barakat's leg but Barakat calmly moves out of range.
Barakat goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Barakat misses with a body shot.
Shinnie walks into a stiff left hand from Barakat.
Shinnie misses the shot to the body.
Barakat dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shinnie. That did some damage!
Shinnie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice body kick from Barakat.
Shinnie misses with a right hand
and Barakat makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barakat lands the left hand.
Barakat throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
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!
Shinnie throws a shot from downtown. Barakat moves away and avoids it.
Shinnie moves forwards but Barakat connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barakat lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Shinnie takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Shinnie lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shinnie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shinnie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barakat changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shinnie throws a front kick aimed at Barakat's knee but Barakat avoids it well.
Shinnie drops his hands momentarily and Barakat takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good leg kick by Barakat there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shinnie misses with an uppercut.
Barakat bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shinnie's head.
Barakat cracks Shinnie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shinnie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barakat was well out of range. Poor timing from Shinnie.
Barakat is looking to counter with a body kick.
Barakat thows a body kick. Shinnie tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick by Barakat misses
and Shinnie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shinnie.
Barakat punishes Shinnie's body with a nice straight punch.
Shinnie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barakat can pounce on him.
Qasim Barakat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Barakat throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Shinnie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barakat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barakat comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barakat. That's going to slow Shinnie down.
Barakat connects with an inside leg kick.
Barakat throws the kick towards the body but Shinnie avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barakat.
Shinnie throws a solid leg kick but Barakat takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shinnie.
Barakat takes a swing at Shinnie's ribcage but misses.
Barakat scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shinnie doesn't seem bothered though.
Shinnie moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Shinnie takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Barakat misses with a low kick.
Shinnie appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barakat lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
Barakat lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barakat walks into a left hand.
Shinnie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barakat.
Shinnie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barakat fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shinnie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barakat misses with a hook.
Barakat throws a leg kick that misses.
Barakat lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shinnie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shinnie walks into a stiff left hand from Barakat.
Barakat staying out of range there.
Barakat feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Shinnie might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Barakat has got the better of the exchanges.
Barakat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shinnie was well out of range. Poor timing from Barakat.#CL#
Barakat drives through and clinches with Shinnie against the cage.
Shinnie is trying to break the clinch but Barakat has him pressed against the cage.
Shinnie is trying to break the clinch but Barakat is controlling him.#T4#
Barakat lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barakat scores with a shoulder strike.
Shinnie wants to get back to striking at distance but Barakat won't allow it.
Shinnie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shinnie tries to break the clinch but Barakat is controlling the position.
Barakat keeps control of Shinnie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shinnie working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shinnie working hard to break the clinch.
Kevin Shinnie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barakat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Qasim Barakat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barakat 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Qasim Barakat!

Qasim Barakat made sure to mention his sponsor, FORCEE in his post fight interview.

 

Event: MMMA Yaj Vs Madness 4     
Date:   Aug 01, 2018
#R1#
Turnbull tries a low kick but Barakat avoids it.
Turnbull stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barakat.
Barakat pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Turnbull.
Barakat scoring well with a low kick there.
Turnbull throws a jab when Barakat was well out of range.
As Turnbull backs away, Barakat returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Barakat keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Turnbull throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Turnbull throws a shot from downtown. Barakat moves away and avoids it.
Turnbull lands a head shot.
Turnbull throws a big shot that misses.
Barakat throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turnbull.
Turnbull swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Turnbull lands a jab.
Turnbull lands with a good body shot.
A big left from Turnbull misses.
Barakat lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Barakat.
Turnbull throws a lazy right hand but Barakat sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Barakat.
Turnbull connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Turnbull steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barakat.
Turnbull lands a jab.
Barakat misses with a head kick.
Turnbull needs to keep his hands up - Barakat had a free shot at his head there.
Turnbull chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barakat can pounce on him.
Barakat slips under a jab from Turnbull.
A quick step to the side and Barakat tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turnbull wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barakat chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barakat looks to throw the jab but Turnbull is out of range.
Barakat lands a head shot.
A leg kick checked by Turnbull.
Turnbull misses with a straight right.
Barakat throws a hook but Turnbull blocks it.
Barakat walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Turnbull misses with a combination
and Barakat counters with a nice low kick that buckles Turnbull's knee momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barakat throws a sloppy head kick and Turnbull moves out of range easily.
Barakat looks to land a left hand but Turnbull moved out of range nicely.
Colin Turnbull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turnbull throws a shot from downtown. Barakat moves away and avoids it.
Barakat throws a body punch but Turnbull moves out of range. #T2#
Turnbull keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barakat.
A clash of legs there as Barakat blocks the low kick.
Barakat misses with the body kick
and Turnbull counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turnbull misses with a body shot.
Barakat connects with a crisp jab.
Barakat fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turnbull jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turnbull throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barakat counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Barakat finds it's way through Turnbull's defenses.
Barakat connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turnbull. Turnbull circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big right from Turnbull misses.
Barakat takes a swing at Turnbull's ribcage but misses.
Turnbull attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Barakat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turnbull lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barakat jabs Turnbull to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice cross by Turnbull.
The fighters circling - Turnbull throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turnbull misses with a lunging right hand
and Barakat counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Barakat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turnbull looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barakat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turnbull throws out the jab.
Turnbull steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barakat.
Barakat wants to land a leg kick but Turnbull is out of range.
Turnbull swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Barakat misses the target.
Turnbull cracks Barakat with a good jab.
Barakat throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Turnbull was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barakat looks to throw the jab but Turnbull is out of range.
Barakat lands a right hook to the body.
Turnbull throws a jab when Barakat was well out of range.
Turnbull waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barakat.
Turnbull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turnbull swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barakat lands a nice hook to Turnbull's body. Turnbull takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barakat throws a head kick that misses.
Turnbull looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Turnbull with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barakat fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Turnbull checks it well.
Turnbull is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barakat had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Turnbull throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Barakat misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Turnbull.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turnbull throws a hook but Barakat avoids it easily.#T4#
Turnbull uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barakat.
Turnbull slips under a jab from Barakat.
Barakat moves out of range as Turnbull strikes.
Turnbull tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Turnbull takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barakat moves out of range of the strikes.
Turnbull throws a hook to the side of Barakat's head but Barakat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turnbull lands a slapping body shot.
Turnbull throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barakat lands a high kick!
Turnbull misses with a looping left.
Barakat appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Turnbull keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barakat.
Barakat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turnbull.
Turnbull shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turnbull slips under a jab.
Barakat fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barakat slips a straight right by Turnbull.
Turnbull throws a jab when Barakat was well out of range.
Barakat looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A leg kick checked by Turnbull.
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 Qasim Barakat 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#
Barakat tests Turnbull's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body punch from Barakat.
Sloppy strikes from Barakat. Those never looked like landing.
Turnbull looks to land a left hand but Barakat moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Turnbull misses the target.
Barakat turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Barakat.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Turnbull 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.
Barakat takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barakat throws a head kick that misses.
Barakat wants to land a leg kick but Turnbull is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Turnbull.
Turnbull takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Qasim Barakat is winning the standup battle so far.
Barakat throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Turnbull throws the left hand but Barakat avoids the punch easily.
Barakat cracks Turnbull with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barakat scores with a nice strike.
Barakat takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Donk. Turnbull catches Barakat right on the button with a cross.
A slow jab from Barakat misses its intended target. #T1#
Barakat looks to score with a jab to the body but Turnbull is just out of range.
Barakat misses with a hook. Turnbull ducked under it nicely.
Turnbull's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL#
Barakat has Turnbull up against the cage in a clinch.
Barakat takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Turnbull.
A head punch on the inside from Turnbull fails to land.
Turnbull managing to block the knees to the body from Barakat.
Barakat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Turnbull is defending well for now.
Barakat swings wildly with an uppercut but Turnbull uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turnbull lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barakat backwards.
Barakat takes a shot to the head.
Turnbull throws a punch but it's blocked by Barakat.
Barakat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turnbull's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turnbull.
Turnbull lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#
Barakat is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turnbull unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Barakat! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Turnbull is unloading with more strikes now! Barakat drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colin Turnbull!
Our winner, Colin Turnbull, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: MMMA Yaj Vs Madness 3     
Date:   Jul 18, 2018
#R1#
Shinnie swings widly with a right hand
and Barakat counters with a straight right hand.
Barakat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barakat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barakat connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shinnie. Shinnie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shinnie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shinnie looks to land a right hand but Barakat moved out of range.
Barakat misses with a wild body shot.
Shinnie throws a right and a left that Barakat avoids nicely.
Shinnie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shinnie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barakat throws the kick towards the body but Shinnie avoids it.
Barakat looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A right-left combo lands from Barakat.
Qasim Barakat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barakat throws a solid leg kick but Shinnie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barakat.
Shinnie misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Barakat misses the target.
Barakat connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barakat throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Barakat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shinnie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barakat. #T1#
Shinnie checks a leg kick.
Barakat throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shinnie doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Barakat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barakat looks for the body kick but Shinnie saw that one coming.
Barakat takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shinnie misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Barakat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Barakat misses.
Barakat lands with a right hand.
Shinnie misses with a hook.
Shinnie misses with a looping left.
Barakat is looking to counter punch.
Shinnie jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shinnie 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.
Barakat avoids the head kick by Shinnie.
A head kick misses from Barakat.
Barakat scores with a hook to the body. Shinnie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shinnie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barakat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barakat avoids the body shot from Shinnie. #T2#
Barakat throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shinnie on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barakat throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barakat throws a nice head kick!
Shinnie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barakat moves away.
Shinnie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shinnie 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.
Shinnie looks to land a right hand but Barakat moved out of range.
Barakat misses with a straight left.
Barakat throws a nice head kick!
Barakat drops his hands momentarily and Shinnie takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shinnie is looking to land body kicks.
A solid body kick from Barakat.
Barakat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shinnie moves away.
Shinnie looks to score with a jab to the body but Barakat is just out of range.
A good leg kick by Barakat.
Shinnie lands with a cross.
Shinnie is looking to slow Barakat down with leg kicks.
A leg kick checked by Barakat.#T3#
Shinnie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barakat tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shinnie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barakat.
Shinnie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barakat.
Shinnie is looking to land body kicks.
Barakat lunges at Shinnie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shinnie's hand.
Nice straight punches there by Barakat. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barakat.
A shot to the body from Barakat misses
and Shinnie counters with a nice uppercut.
That kick from Barakat tenderised Shinnie's leg. Shinnie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barakat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shinnie.
Barakat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shinnie.
Barakat ducks under a wild hook from Shinnie.
Shinnie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good leg kick by Barakat there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barakat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shinnie.
Barakat misses with a shot to the body
and Shinnie counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barakat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barakat ducks under a wild hook from Shinnie.
Barakat throws a body punch but Shinnie moves out of range.
Barakat just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Barakat. Beautiful body shot.
Barakat connects with a crisp jab.
Shinnie throws a series of punches but Barakat avoids them all with ease.
Barakat scores with a head kick. Shinnie tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Shinnie misses with an uppercut. Barakat saw that one coming.
Barakat throws a right and a left that Shinnie avoids nicely.
Shinnie looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barakat explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Barakat bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shinnie misses with a hook.
Shinnie slips under a jab.
Shinnie scores with a nice head shot.
Shinnie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Qasim Barakat dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Shinnie is looking to score with low kicks.
Barakat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barakat connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shinnie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barakat manages to avoid it.
Barakat feints and then cracks Shinnie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shinnie down.
Barakat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shinnie can do to turn this around?
Barakat throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barakat lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shinnie throws the left hand but Barakat avoids the punch easily.
Shinnie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barakat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barakat connects with an inside leg kick.
Shinnie scores with a hook to the body. Barakat takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab by Shinnie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barakat scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shinnie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barakat pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shinnie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shinnie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barakat.
Shinnie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, jab by Shinnie - just one landing. #T1#
Barakat tries to land a front kick but Shinnie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barakat just misses with a punch to the body.
Barakat slips a straight right by Shinnie.
Shinnie displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Barakat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shinnie.
Barakat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barakat pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barakat fails to land with a series of punches.
Shinnie misses with a looping left.
Barakat lands with a shot to the body.
Barakat connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shinnie. Shinnie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barakat thumps Shinnie with a low kick.
Barakat delivers a nice body kick.
Barakat just misses with a punch to the body.
Shinnie thinks about the counter body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Shinnie misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barakat misses with a kick to the body.
Qasim Barakat is winning the standup battle so far.
Shinnie scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Shinnie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shinnie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barakat moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A big left from Shinnie misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barakat, right into the meat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barakat, as that shot connected.
Shinnie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barakat thinks about countering with a body kick.
Barakat throws a leg kick but Shinnie moved away.
Shinnie misses with a wild body shot.
Shinnie looks to score with a jab to the body but Barakat is just out of range.
A big right from Barakat misses.
A nice side step and Shinnie releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Shinnie darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shinnie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shinnie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shinnie lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barakat lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Barakat stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barakat tries a head kick but it misses.
A lazy left from Barakat finds it's target.
Barakat lands a head shot.
Shinnie misses with a double jab.
Barakat comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barakat lands with a hook. Shinnie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barakat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shinnie misses with a straight right.
Shinnie looks to throw the jab but Barakat is out of range.
Good exchange - Shinnie coming out on top.
Shinnie misses with a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Barakat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shinnie throws an overhand right that lands on Barakat's shoulder, as Barakat tries to avoid the shot.
Barakat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shinnie manages to avoid it.
Shinnie checks a low kick from Barakat.#T4#
Shinnie swinging wildly here.
Shinnie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barakat.
Barakat throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shinnie throws a body punch but Barakat moves out of range.
Shinnie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barakat. Barakat obviously looking to wear him down.
Shinnie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barakat looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barakat cracks Shinnie with a right hand to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shinnie.
Shinnie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barakat jabs at Shinnie's body.
Barakat throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barakat lands a jab to Shinnie's midsection.
Shinnie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barakat misses with a kick to the body.
Shinnie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barakat was well out of range. Poor timing from Shinnie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Qasim Barakat dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Shinnie misses with a shot to the body
and Barakat counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barakat takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Barakat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shinnie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barakat.
Barakat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barakat moves away from the strike by Shinnie.
Barakat scores with a push kick.
Barakat ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barakat throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barakat connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barakat slips a jab from Shinnie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barakat lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barakat throws a low kick, looking for Shinnie's leg but Shinnie calmly moves out of range.
Barakat feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shinnies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barakat explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shinnie misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Barakat misses with a hook. Shinnie ducked under it nicely.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Shinnie might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Barakat has got the better of the exchanges.
Barakat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barakat avoids the body shot from Shinnie.
Good exchange - Barakat coming out on top.
Barakat ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barakat scores with a push kick.
Barakat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shinnie.
Shinnie swings for the body but Barakat moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shinnie.
Shinnie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barakat.
Barakat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shinnie takes a swing at Barakat's ribcage but misses.
Barakat lands with a nice body punch.
Barakat connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shinnie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Qasim Barakat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Shinnie throws a lazy right hand but Barakat sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shinnie misses with a shot to the body
and Barakat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Barakat tenderised Shinnie's leg. Shinnie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shinnie throws a looping overhand right but Barakat ducks down to avoid it.
Jab by Barakat.
Shinnie misses with a body kick.
Barakat misses with a two punch combination.
Shinnie connects with a body shot.
Barakat cracks Shinnie with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shinnie throws the left hand but Barakat avoids the punch easily.
Barakat throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barakat changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shinnie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barakat connects with a crisp jab.
Shinnie misses with a few strikes there.
Barakat scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Barakat as he connects with a hook.
Shinnie has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Barakat.
Barakat throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barakat fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barakat misses with an uppercut.
Shinnie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barakat throws a big shot that misses.
Barakat moves out of range as Shinnie throws a body kick.
Shinnie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barakat.
Shinnie throws a right and a left that Barakat avoids nicely.
Shinnie avoids the head kick by Barakat.
Barakat misses the jab.
Shinnie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barakat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shinnie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shinnie throws a nice looking combination but Barakat bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barakat is looking to land body kicks.
Shinnie misses with an uppercut. Barakat saw that one coming.#T4#
Shinnie connects with a looping right hand.
Barakat lands with an uppercut that bounces Shinnie off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Barakat. Those never looked like landing.
Barakat takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shinnie throws a hook but Barakat blocks it.
Shinnie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shinnie there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barakat throws a head kick but Shinnie moves out of range.
Shinnie throws an off balance right hand
and Barakat counters with a thumping low kick.
Shinnie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barakat tests Shinnie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shinnie misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barakat.
Barakat throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shinnie lands a jab to the nose.
Kevin Shinnie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barakat lands with a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Shinnie 's head but he takes it in his stride.

And that's the end of the fight!
Qasim Barakat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barakat 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Qasim Barakat!

An out of breath and clearly excited Qasim Barakat thanked FORCEE for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: MMMA Yaj Vs Madness 2     
Date:   Jul 04, 2018
#R1#
Dantes takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Barakat tries to keep at a distance but Dantes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dantes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dantes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barakat digs a right hand into Dantes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dantes's gas tank.
Barakat trying to land knees to the body.
Dantes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dantes is looking to control Barakat's arms but Barakat gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dantes has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Dantes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barakat throws the kick towards the body but Dantes avoids it.
Barakat misses the shot to the body.
Barakat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dantes was well out of range. Poor timing from Barakat.
Dantes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barakat takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dantes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barakat dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dantes. That did some damage!
Dantes wants to clinch.
Dantes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barakat manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Barakat keeps the fight on the outside.
Barakat throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barakat feints and then cracks Dantes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dantes down.
Barakat lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Barakat.
Barakat throws a leg kick which misses Dantes's front leg but catches the back leg as Dantes tries to avoid it.
Dantes takes one to the chin there.
Dantes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barakat looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barakat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barakat bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dantes's head backwards.
Barakat keeps the fight on the outside.
Barakat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dantes throws out the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barakat. That's going to slow Dantes down.
Barakat takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dantes throws a body punch but Barakat moves out of range.
It looked like Barakat was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dantes.
Barakat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barakat works Dantes's body with a nice hook.
Barakat avoids a kick to the body.
Barakat tries to land a front kick but Dantes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dantes tries to counter by closing the distance.#T2##CL#
Barakat has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Dantes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barakat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barakat throws a leg kick that misses.
A big left from Barakat misses.
Dantes throws a counter combo.
Barakat misses with a low kick as Dantes jumps back.
Dantes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barakat throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dantes on the side of the head.
Dantes jabs Barakat to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dantes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dantes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dantes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barakat throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dantes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barakat manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barakat has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dantes.
Barakat turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dantes blocks a jab.#T3#
Barakat scores with a body shot.
Barakat keeps the fight on the outside.
Dantes avoids the head kick by Barakat.
Decent striking displayed by Barakat there.
Dantes doesn't manage to clinch there - Barakat circles away.
Barakat scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Dantes closes the distance and clinches.
Barakat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Barakat blocking some punches.
Dantes prevents a body shot from Barakat.
Barakat lands a left hand.
Barakat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dantes.
Dantes is trying to force a seperation but Barakat has the dominant position.
Dantes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barakat backwards.
A short right from Dantes on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barakat trying to land knees to the body.
Dantes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barakat backwards.
Barakat working Dantes over with knees to the body.#T4#
Barakat lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dantes looks winded!
Dantes working aggressively here.
Barakat lands a hook that snaps the head of Dantes backwards.
Dantes working hard to break the clinch.
Barakat landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dantes takes a knee to the side of the body.
Barakat lands a knee to the head.
Barakat works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barakat lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Barakat scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barakat works on Dantes's body with a couple of short punches.
Barakat working Dantes over with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees in the clinch landing for Barakat.
Barakat lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dantes backwards.
Barakat lands a hook that snaps the head of Dantes backwards.
Barakat pushes Dantes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barakat tries to land a knee to the head but Dantes blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Qasim Barakat dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dantes throws an elbow but it misses.
Barakat lands a right hand.
Barakat looking to throw knees to the head but Dantes is blocking nicely.
Barakat misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dantes misses with a body punch.
Dantes lands an elbow inside. #BC2#
Dantes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barakat feints and then cracks Dantes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dantes down.
Dantes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dantes walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barakat takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barakat. Dantes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dantes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Barakat throws a body shot but no joy.
Dantes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barakat.
Barakat lands a nice looking 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!
Barakat scores with the left hand. Dantes knows he should have avoided that one. #T1##CL#
Barakat closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barakat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dantes doesn't manage to clinch there - Barakat circles away.
Barakat connects with a crisp jab.
Barakat is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Barakat moves into range and clinches up with Dantes.
Dantes taking a breather.
Barakat misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Dantes manages to break the clinch.
Dantes takes one to the chin there.
Barakat connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barakat with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barakat scores with a nice body kick.
Dantes tries to clinch up.
Barakat misses with a head kick.
Marcus Dantes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barakat scores with a kick to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dantes doesn't manage to clinch there - Barakat circles away.
Dantes gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Barakat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Barakat lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice straight punches there by Barakat. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barakat.
Barakat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dantes.
Barakat throws a head kick that misses.
Barakat connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dantes throws a hook but Barakat avoids it easily.
Barakat lands a nice looking body shot. #CL#
Barakat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Qasim Barakat has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barakat landing knees to the body.
Dantes is breathing heavily.
Barakat landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Barakat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dantes is defending well for now.
Barakat crunches a lovely knee into Dantes's ribcage.
A short right from Barakat.
Barakat tries a knee to the head but Dantes blocks it. #BC#
Barakat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barakat lands a nice looking body kick.
Barakat lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Barakat ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dantes takes a kick to the side of the head.
Barakat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dantes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barakat bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dantes's head.
Dantes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barakat rather than just go for the knockout.
Dantes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barakat turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barakat scores with a hook to the body. Dantes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barakat scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dantes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice uppercut there from Barakat.
Dantes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from Barakat finds it's target.
Dantes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barakat. Barakat circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barakat feints a jab promting Dantes to slip. Barakat then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dantes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dantes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Barakat counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Dantes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barakat throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dantes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barakat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dantes can do to turn this around?
Barakat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dantes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barakat wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barakat lands with a hook. Dantes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dantes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Barakat keeps Dantes at a distance using the push kick.
Dantes is looking to clinch but Barakat is avoiding it.
Dantes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dantes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dantes avoids the head kick by Barakat.
Dantes feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barakat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barakat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barakat tries to land a knee to the head but Dantes blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Qasim Barakat dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Barakat throws a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Barakat.
Barakat feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dantes's calf.
Barakat throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Barakat lands a nice looking body kick.
A head kick misses from Barakat.
Donk. Barakat catches Dantes right on the button with a cross.
Barakat lands a nice looking body shot.
Dantes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barakat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barakat.
Barakat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dantes.
Dantes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barakat looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dantes misses with a low kick.
Dantes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dantes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dantes has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Barakat.
Barakat fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dantes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dantes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
A left lands for Barakat.
Barakat digs a good hook to Dantes's body.
Barakat connects with a nice looking jab.
Barakat lands with a kick to the ribs.
Barakat keeps the fight on the outside.
Barakat keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barakat connects with a body shot.
Barakat connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barakat misses with a wild body shot.
Dantes takes one to the side of the head.
Dantes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barakat. Barakat obviously looking to wear him down.
Dantes wants to clinch up but Barakat keeps it at a distance.
Barakat lands a nice shot to the body.
Barakat keeps the fight on the outside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dantes throws a push kick but Barakat slaps the foot to one side.
Dantes wants to clinch up but Barakat keeps it at a distance.
Dantes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Qasim Barakat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Dantes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dantes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barakat buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barakat darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Barakat gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dantes working hard to break the clinch.
Dantes misses with a body punch.
Dantes is trying to push Barakat away but Barakat has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Dantes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Dantes forces Barakat back against the cage and clinches.
Dantes misses with some punches.
Barakat misses with a knee to the head. #T3#
Dantes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Barakat as Dantes tries to tie him up.
Dantes tries for a takedown but Barakat manages to get underhooks.
Dantes wants a takedown.
Dantes is trying to break the clinch but Barakat has him pressed against the cage.
Dantes has had enough of the clinch but Barakat keeps him there for the moment.
Dantes tries to break free but Barakat pushes him back against the cage.
Barakat misses with a knee to the head.
Barakat is leaning against Dantes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barakat with a knee to the head.
Dantes tries to work over Barakat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dantes wants to get back to striking at distance but Barakat won't allow it.
Dantes working hard to break the clinch.
Marcus Dantes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barakat lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Dantes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dantes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A head kick from Barakat lands but Dantes takes it in his stride.
Dantes takes one to the side of the head.
Dantes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barakat was well out of range. Poor timing from Dantes.
Barakat connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dantes takes a shot right to the bread basket.

And that's the end of the fight!
Qasim Barakat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barakat 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Qasim Barakat!

An out of breath and clearly excited Qasim Barakat thanked FORCEE for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Marcus Dantes stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck off.'.

 

Event: CEC 595     
Date:   Jun 15, 2018
#R1#
Barakat attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Augie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barakat lands a nice hook to Augie's body. Augie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barakat connects with a crisp jab.
Augie throws an overhand right that lands on Barakat's shoulder, as Barakat tries to avoid the shot.
Barakat defending well as Augie loads up on a big left hand.
Barakat scores with a push kick.
Barakat with a hook.
Barakat scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Augie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Augie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barakat throws a leg kick but Augie sees it coming and moves out of range.
Augie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barakat defends it well.
Barakat throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Augie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barakat looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barakat lands with a good body shot.
Barakat tries to bum rush Augie with a series of wild strikes but Augie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Augie.
Barakat trying to control but Augie flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Barakat's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Barakat avoids the strikes from Augie. #SUB2#
Augie working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Barakat tries to escape but Augie has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Augie missing with strikes.
Augie misses with a punch to the head.
Barakat looking very determined here, making life difficult for Augie.
Barakat is really stuck here. #T2##SUB2#
Augie has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Barakat has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Augie throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Augie controlling from the back.
Can Barakat hold on?! Augie is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Augie has the hooks in. Barakat is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Augie has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Barakat. #SUB2#
Augie has got one arm under Barakat's chin. This could be trouble... Barakat trying to control the other hand but Augie gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Barakat has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). DJ Augie!
After the big win, DJ Augie made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Milwaukee's Best Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: CEC 587     
Date:   May 09, 2018
#R1#
Drama throws a shot to the body.
Drama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barakat.
Drama fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Drama scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Drama throws a leg kick but Barakat checks it.
Drama misses with the combination.
Drama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barakat throws a fast counter high kick but Drama manages to duck under it in time.
Drama misses with the body kick
and Barakat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barakat avoids the body shot from Drama.
Barakat chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Drama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drama throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barakat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barakat pivots, looking for a leg kick but Drama is out of range and Barakat settles back down.
Barakat connects with a body shot.
Barakat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drama.
Barakat throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Drama goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barakat swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Drama throws a lazy right hand but Barakat sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barakat scores with a head kick.
Barakat takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barakat connects with the punch.
Drama throws a series of punches but Barakat avoids them all with ease.
Barakat looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Drama connects with a right hand. Barakat shakes it off.
Barakat throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barakat tries to land a leg kick but Drama saw it coming and moves away.
Johnny Drama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drama throws a series of punches but Barakat moves out of range.
Drama throws a series of punches but Barakat avoids them all with ease.
Drama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barakat tries to clinch up but Drama circles away and keeps his distance.
Drama swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Drama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drama throws a series of punches but Barakat avoids them all with ease.
Drama throws a lazy right hand but Barakat sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barakat appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Drama delivers a nice body kick.
A solid body kick from Barakat.
Drama throws a sloppy head kick and Barakat moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barakat. Drama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drama takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barakat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drama.
Drama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Drama blocks the body kick.
Barakat has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Barakat tries to land a leg kick but Drama saw it coming and moves away.
Barakat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drama swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Drama appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Barakat throws a low kick, looking for Drama's leg but Drama calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Drama lands a slapping body shot.
Drama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barakat.
A head kick misses from Drama.
Drama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Drama misses with a head kick.
Drama looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barakat follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Drama misses with a straight left.
Barakat works over Drama's head and body with a nice combination.
Drama throws a shot to the body.
Drama motions for Barakat to come forward. Drama throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the body from Drama misses
and Barakat counters with a straight right hand.
Drama throws a solid leg kick but Barakat takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Drama.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Drama looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barakat follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Drama misses with a kick to the body.
Drama takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Drama on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barakat lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Drama looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Drama moves into range and connects with a jab.
Drama has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Drama there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barakat avoids the head kick by Drama. #T3#
Drama takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Drama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barakat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barakat misses with a low kick.
As Barakat looks to move away, Drama throws a big counter combo but Barakat just gets out of the way.
Drama throws a looping overhand right but Barakat ducks down to avoid it.
Drama moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBarakat.
Drama takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barakat moves out of range of the body kick from Drama.
Drama misses with the body kick
and Barakat counters with a big head kick but Drama shrugs it off.
Drama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drama takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Drama throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barakat counters with a stiff right hand.
Barakat lands with a nice body kick.
Barakat has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Drama finds it's way round the side to connect with Barakat's head.
That kick from Barakat tenderised Drama's leg. Drama is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barakat moves out of range as Drama throws a body kick.
Drama throws a sloppy head kick and Barakat moves out of range easily.
Barakat now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Drama lands an overhand right.
Barakat is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Drama had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Barakat fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barakat thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Drama if he has to take too many more of those.
Drama misses with a body shot.
Drama looks to throw the jab but Barakat is out of range. #T4#
Drama looks to land a right hand but Barakat moved out of range.
Drama throws a nice head kick!
Drama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barakat keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barakat throws a body punch but Drama moves out of range.
Barakat digs a good body shot into Drama's ribs.
Drama fails to land with a series of punches.
Barakat throws a body shot but no joy.
Drama is looking to counter punch.
Barakat connects with a right hand. Drama shakes it off.
Jab from Barakat.
Drama tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Drama pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barakat smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Drama tries to bum rush Barakat with a series of wild strikes but Barakat uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barakat thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Drama if he has to take too many more of those.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barakat scores with a jab to the body.
Barakat connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Drama attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Drama looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barakat raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Qasim Barakat will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Barakat scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barakat looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Drama misses with a series of wild punches.
Barakat misses with a few strikes there.
Drama throws a right and a left that Barakat avoids nicely.
Barakat shapes to counter with a head kick.
Drama throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Drama swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barakat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Barakat misses the target.
Barakat walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Drama checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Drama takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Drama lands a jab to the head.
Barakat scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Drama connects with a high kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barakat is looking to land body kicks.
Drama loads up on a big right hand but Barakat slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barakat. Drama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drama misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barakat tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Drama is able to avoid easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drama. Barakat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drama ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Drama closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Drama looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Drama throws a head kick that misses.
Drama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barakat.
Barakat connects with a solid leg kick.
Drama has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Barakat misses with a wild body shot.
Qasim Barakat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drama avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Drama lands with a nice body kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barakat lands a nice shot to the body.
Drama fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barakat is out of range.
Drama plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Drama rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barakat counters with a low kick, right behind Drama 's knee.
A head kick misses from Drama.
Drama slips under a jab.
Nice body punch from Drama.
Drama moves out of range as Barakat strikes.
Barakat misses with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drama misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barakat misses the jab.
Barakat fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Nice body kick there by Barakat.
A bone on bone clash there as Barakat blocks the leg kick.
Barakat fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Barakat. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barakat.
Drama throws a series of punches but Barakat moves out of range.
Drama takes one on the button.
Drama lands a high kick!
Drama lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barakat circles away quickly and effectively.
Drama falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barakat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Drama. Barakat shrugs it off though.
Barakat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drama moves away.
Barakat lands with a shot to the body.
Barakat misses with a wild body shot.
Drama scores with a spinning back kick!
Barakat scores with a hook.
Drama misses with a kick to the body.
Barakat waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drama.
Drama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Drama misses the target. #T3#
Barakat uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drama.
Barakat throws a big shot that misses.
Barakat throws a low kick but Drama avoids it.
Drama blocks a jab.
Barakat throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drama walks into a jab.
Barakat moves out of range of the body kick from Drama.
Barakat connects with a nice looking jab.
Barakat walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Drama checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barakat throws a quick inside leg kick.
Drama throws a sloppy head kick and Barakat moves out of range easily.
Drama throws a push kick but Barakat slaps the foot to one side.
Both fighters circling a little - Barakat finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Drama takes one on the button.
Donk. Barakat catches Drama right on the button with a cross.
Barakat avoids a kick to the body.
Barakat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drama.
A little feinted left hand from Drama on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Drama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drama will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barakat on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T4#
A good leg kick by Barakat.
Barakat throws a hook to the side of Drama's head but Drama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barakat avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barakat looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Drama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barakat connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Drama cracks Barakat with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Drama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barakat.
Barakat lands with an uppercut that bounces Drama off the cage and back into range.
Barakat fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barakat blocks a head kick by Drama.
Drama scores with a head kick. Barakat tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Barakat tries to score with a low kick but Drama moves his leg out of the way.
Barakat defending well as Drama loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drama tries to bum rush Barakat with a series of wild strikes but Barakat uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barakat throws a big shot that misses.
Drama throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barakat misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Drama 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Qasim Barakat will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Drama shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Drama throws a series of punches but Barakat avoids them all with ease.
Barakat lands a really nice looking cross but Drama seems unphased.
Drama throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Barakat counters with a leg kick.
Barakat tests Drama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good shot there by Barakat.
Barakat clobbers Drama with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barakat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drama misses with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Drama.
Johnny Drama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barakat bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barakat jabs Drama right on the nose. Drama blinks but takes it well.
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!
Barakat looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Drama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Drama on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barakat throws a leg kick but Drama sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barakat connects with a body shot.
Drama on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Drama looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barakat takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1#
Barakat throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barakat with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Drama to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
Barakat moves into the clinch successfully.
Barakat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barakat misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drama is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Drama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Drama fails to land.
Barakat swings wildly with an uppercut but Drama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drama working aggressively here.
Drama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barakat scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barakat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drama's elbow.
Barakat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barakat landing knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Barakat.
A short uppercut from Barakat.
Barakat scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barakat.
Qasim Barakat is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#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!
Barakat lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Drama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barakat lands a body shot.
Barakat is leaning against Drama and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barakat prevents a body shot from Drama.
Barakat blocks an uppercut.
Drama pushes Barakat back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barakat lands a hook that snaps the head of Drama backwards.
Barakat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barakat makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Drama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barakat backwards.
Barakat lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Drama.
Barakat blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Barakat.
Johnny Drama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drama working aggressively here.
Barakat blocking some punches.
Drama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barakat struggles to land a body shot inside as Drama controls his hands.
Drama misses with a punch on the inside.
Drama swings wildly with an uppercut but Barakat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drama misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Drama struggles to land a body shot inside as Barakat controls his hands.
Drama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Drama gets through Barakat's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barakat blocking some punches.
Barakat looking to throw knees to the head but Drama is blocking nicely.
Drama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drama working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Drama fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drama.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drama swings wildly with an uppercut but Barakat uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Qasim Barakat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barakat has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Qasim Barakat!

Qasim Barakat really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FORCEE logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: CEC 576     
Date:   Mar 21, 2018
#R1#
Bryant throws a shot from downtown. Barakat moves away and avoids it.
Bryant misses with an uppercut
and Barakat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bryant lands a jab.
Barakat tries a low kick but Bryant avoids it.
Barakat lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barakat lands with a nice body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Barakat there.
Bryant tries to score with a low kick but Barakat moves his leg out of the way.
Bryant fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barakat appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bryant has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Stratosphere in the buildup to the fight.
Bryant misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Barakat.
Barakat misses with an uppercut.
Barakat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bryant.
Bryant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barakat.
Bryant with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bryant misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barakat throws a sloppy head kick and Bryant moves out of range easily.
Barakat throws a wild body kick that Bryant sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Bryant was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Barakat slips a jab from Bryant.
Barakat looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barakat lands a jab to Bryant's midsection.#T1#
Bryant misses the shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Barakat there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bryant takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bryant on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bryant takes one on the button.
Bryant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bryant fails with the takedown
letting Barakat counter with a right hand.
Bryant misses with a hook
and Barakat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barakat ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Barakat closes the distance and clinches.
Bryant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barakat's elbow.
Barakat misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barakat lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryant is looking to take this one to the mat.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bryant takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bryant wants to stall.
Bryant tries a body shot but Barakat blocks it. #T2#
Knees to the body from Barakat.
Bryant can't find room to land a body shot as Barakat controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Bryant.
Bryant is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Bryant.
Barakat digs a right hand underneath Bryant's ribcage. Bryant let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bryant is breathing heavily.
Bryant on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barakat lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Barakat on the inside.
Barakat lands with a short shot to the head.
Barakat prevents a body shot from Bryant.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bryant.
Barakat tries to land knees in the clinch but Bryant avoids the damage to the body.
Bryant lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bryant misses with some punches.
Bryant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barakat gets through Bryant's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Barakat.
Bryant misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Barakat lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bryant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barakat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barakat is leaning against Bryant and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barakat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Barakat misses with a knee to the head.
Barakat working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barakat tries a knee to the head but Bryant blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Barakat.
Bryant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Barakat obliges.
Barakat landing knees to the head.
Barakat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bryant is defending well for now.
Bryant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barakat utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Barakat lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Barakat.
Barakat digs a right hand into Bryant's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bryant's gas tank.
Barakat landing knees to the head. #T4#
Barakat is working Bryant over against the cage.
Barakat tries a knee to the head but Bryant blocks it.
Barakat missing with knees to the body.
Barakat missing with knees to the body.
Barakat lands a nice uppercut.
Barakat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bryant's face.
Barakat blocks an uppercut.
Barakat tries a knee to the head but Bryant blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barakat.
Barakat lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Barakat on the inside.
Barakat trying to land knees to the body.
Barakat blocks a body shot from Bryant.
Bryant takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bryant is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barakat pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kobe Bryant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barakat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bryant tries to work over Barakat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barakat throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bryants head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Barakat missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Qasim Barakat 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#
Barakat lands a jab.
Barakat cracks the inside of Bryant's front leg.
A shot to the body from Bryant misses
and Bryant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barakat jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barakat scores with a hook to the body. Bryant takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barakat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barakat pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice uppercut lands for Barakat. That snapped Bryant's head back.
Barakat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bryant.
Barakat lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barakat.
Bryant connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barakat fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bryant's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barakat under the eye.
Barakat wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bryant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bryant takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barakat lands a head kick! #T1#
Barakat scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bryant looks to land a left hand but Barakat moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the liver by Barakat. Beautiful body shot.
Barakat on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bryant misses with a straight left.
Barakat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bryant.
Good leg kick by Barakat there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bryant on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bryant misses with a lunging right hand
and Barakat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Barakat. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That kick from Barakat tenderised Bryant's leg. Bryant is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bryant tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bryant connects with a looping right hand.
Barakat connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bryant momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barakat jabs Bryant to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bryant misses with a hook. Barakat ducked under it nicely.
Qasim Barakat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bryant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barakat throws a push kick but Bryant slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
Barakat scores with a sloppy right hand. Bryant should have avoided that one.
Barakat swings for the body but Bryant moves out of range.
Bryant throws a jab when Barakat was well out of range.
Barakat misses with an uppercut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Barakat.
Barakat ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barakat scores with a nice strike.
Barakat throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barakat throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bryant stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bryant tries to score with a low kick but Barakat moves his leg out of the way.
Qasim Barakat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bryant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barakat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barakat connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barakat uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bryant has time to react.
A clash of legs there as Barakat blocks the low kick.
Bryant throws a solid leg kick but Barakat takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bryant.
Barakat lands a high kick!
Bryant throws the left hand but Barakat avoids the punch easily.
Bryant is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bryant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barakat. #T3#
Bryant throws a leg kick but Barakat checks it.
Bryant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barakat.
Barakat changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bryant takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bryant takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barakat with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bryant misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barakat.
Barakat listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bryant sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Barakat throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barakat scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bryant tries to clinch but Barakat is having none of it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barakat.
Bryant blocks a head kick by Barakat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Bryant fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barakat, pushing him back against the cage.
Barakat with a knee to the head. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Bryant scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bryant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bryant lands a shot to the body.
Barakat scores with a knee to the head.
Barakat takes a shot to the head.
Bryant is looking for a takedown.
Barakat tries to work over Bryant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barakat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barakat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barakat blocks an uppercut.
Bryant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bryant tries to work over Barakat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barakat can't find room to land a body shot as Bryant controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barakat landing knees to the body.
Barakat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bryant blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bryant throws a head punch that misses.
Bryant throws a punch but it's blocked by Barakat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Qasim Barakat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Barakat scores with a jab to the head.
Bryant walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A combination from Bryant does no damage.
A shot to the liver by Barakat. Beautiful body shot.
Bryant takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barakat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barakat lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bryant takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters circling a little - Barakat finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bryant tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barakat swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bryant takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barakat connects with a leg kick. Bryant looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barakat connects with a leg kick. Bryant looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bryant jabs at Barakat's body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barakat blocks a low kick nicely.
Barakat scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Barakat finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Barakat keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Barakat lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bryant will feel that in the morning.
Bryant will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Barakat jabs at Bryant's body.
Barakat scoring well with a low kick there.
Bryant's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barakat connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bryant scrambles back to his feet.
Barakat feints and then cracks Bryant's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bryant down.
Bryant misses with a hook
and Barakat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bryant looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barakat connects with a jab.
Bryant walks into a stiff left hand from Barakat.
Bryant scores with a nice strike.
Barakat thuds his right hand into Bryant's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barakat smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bryant throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Barakat has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Bryant.
Barakat tries to work over Bryant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bryant working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kobe Bryant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Qasim Barakat is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bryant.
Bryant can't find room to land a body shot as Barakat controls the action.
Bryant misses with a body punch.
Bryant struggles to land a body shot inside as Barakat controls his hands.
Bryant slowing the pace effectively.
Barakat prevents a body shot from Bryant.
Bryant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bryant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barakat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bryant is stalling here.
Bryant has a couple of punches blocked by Barakat. #T3#
Bryant misses with some punches.
Bryant looking for a takedown.
Bryant has a couple of punches blocked by Barakat.
Bryant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bryant misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barakat.
Barakat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bryant struggles to land a body shot inside as Barakat controls his hands.
Barakat prevents a body shot from Bryant.
Bryant misses with a punch on the inside.
Barakat takes a shot to the head.
Barakat misses with a knee strike. #T4#
Bryant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barakat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bryant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barakat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bryant blocks it with crossed arms.
Bryant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Qasim Barakat seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bryant stalling against the cage.
Bryant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bryant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bryant is leaning against Barakat and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bryant will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Barakat up against the cage.
Bryant tries to throw a body punch but Barakat avoids it by throwing Bryant back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Qasim Barakat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barakat has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Qasim Barakat!

Qasim Barakat took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FORCEE for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: CEC 569     
Date:   Feb 14, 2018
#R1#
Barakat closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
O Rangers throws a jab but it's blocked by Barakat.
Barakat lands a nice shot to the body.
O Rangers misses with a combination
letting Barakat counter with a right hand.
Barakat looks for the body kick but O Rangers saw that one coming.
O Rangers avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from O Rangers misses the target.
Barakat takes one to the side of the head.
Barakat ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
O Rangers jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barakat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Barakat finds it's way through O Rangers's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barakat blocks a jab.
Barakat will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Qasim Barakat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barakat drops his hands momentarily and O Rangers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barakat throws a hook to the side of O Rangers's head but O Rangers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Rangers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Barakat responds with a good body kick, but O Rangers manages to step out the way in time.
Barakat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Rangers moves away.#T1#
O Rangers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barakat was well out of range. Poor timing from O Rangers.
O Rangers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Barakat coming out on top.
Barakat lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barakat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
O Rangers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
O Rangers goes for a double leg but Barakat avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barakat continues to drive forward.
O Rangers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
O Rangers blocks a head kick by Barakat.
O Rangers tries to close the distance and clinch but Barakat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
O Rangers takes one to the side of the head.
O Rangers misses with a right hand
and Barakat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
O Rangers throws a hook but Barakat avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Barakat.
Barakat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Rangers.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barakat moves out of range of the strikes.
Barakat goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Barakat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Barakat scores with a body shot.
A big left from O Rangers misses.
O Rangers blocks a head kick by Barakat.
Barakat misses with a body shot.
Barakat lands a nice hook to O Rangers's body. O Rangers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD#
O Rangers is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Barakat's half guard.#ES2#
Barakat makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
O Rangers scores with a shot to the body.
O Rangers throws a looping overhand right but Barakat ducks down to avoid it.
O Rangers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barakat is looking to score with low kicks.
O Rangers feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barakats jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
O Rangers loads up on a big right hand but Barakat slips the punch.
O Rangers takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
O Rangers lands a lovely overhand right.
O Rangers throws a hook but Barakat blocks it.
Barakat is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down O Rangers rather than just go for the knockout.
O Rangers paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barakat sizes up O Rangers with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
O Rangers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barakat.
O Rangers walks into a straight right hand from Barakat.#TD#
O Rangers dives in and scores a takedown into Barakat's guard.
O Rangers trying to control the position from guard on top but Barakat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Rangers looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Barakat keeping full guard, as O Rangers tries to pass. #T4#
Barakat keeping moving, preventing O Rangers from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barakat controlling O Rangers's posture.
Barakat keeping moving, preventing O Rangers from controlling successfully.
O Rangers passes into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
O Rangers stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Qasim Barakat will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nice shot lands for O Rangers.
O Rangers dives in for a single leg takedown but Barakat sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
O Rangers takes a swing at Barakat's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from O Rangers.
A jab from O Rangers does it's job there.
Barakat scores with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from O Rangers.
O Rangers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barakat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barakat misses the shot to the body.
Barakat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barakat with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barakat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Rangers.
Barakat tries to land a front kick but O Rangers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
O Rangers scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
O Rangers scores with a shot to the body.
Barakat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barakat swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
O Rangers scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
O Rangers performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
O Rangers wants to pass the guard but Barakat is defending well.
O Rangers moves nicely into side control.
O Rangers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barakat keeps working. #T2#
O Rangers taking a breather here.
Tony O Rangers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barakat is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but O Rangers is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
O Rangers punishing his opponent with strikes.
Barakat is looking to get to half guard.
Barakat really doesn't want to stay on the ground with O Rangers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
O Rangers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
O Rangers lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Barakat tries to reverse the position but O Rangers maintains control.
O Rangers content just to control the position here. #T4#
Barakat tries to reverse the position but O Rangers maintains control.
O Rangers looking to control but Barakat is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
O Rangers is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Barakat is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
O Rangers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony O Rangers 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Barakat misses with a straight right.
O Rangers is looking to counter punch.
O Rangers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barakat circles away.
Barakat cracks O Rangers with a good jab.
O Rangers connects with a body shot that sends Barakat's belly button to the back.
Barakat takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barakat misses with a leg kick #TD#
and O Rangers counters with a takedown into side control.
O Rangers trying to control the position but Barakat is working away.
O Rangers sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Barakat is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Barakat is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
O Rangers controls the position.#T1#
O Rangers wants to control but Barakat is keeping him busy.
O Rangers tries to move to mount but Barakat blocks the move with his legs.
Barakat struggling a bit here.
O Rangers trying to control the action but Barakat is working from the bottom.
O Rangers misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barakat is looking to regain half guard here but O Rangers keeps moving and retains side control.
O Rangers wants to control but Barakat is keeping him busy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
O Rangers on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Barakat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Rangers manages to avoid it.
Barakat lands a lovely overhand right.
O Rangers lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Barakat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Rangers.
O Rangers lands a right hook to the body.
Barakat comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barakat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Rangers jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #TD#
O Rangers scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
O Rangers moves nicely into side control.
O Rangers trying to control the action but Barakat is working from the bottom. #T4#
Barakat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
O Rangers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barakat keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O Rangers just content to control the position.
Barakat is trying to improve his position.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony O Rangers!

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

 

Event: AD512     
Date:   Dec 23, 2017
#R1#
Pakula moves out of range of the body kick.
Barakat throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pakula misses with a body shot.
Pakula takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pakula misses the shot to the body.
Pakula has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barakat.
Pakula throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barakat.
Pakula misses with a body punch
and Barakat counters with a nice uppercut.
Pakula misses with a leg kick
and Barakat counters with a nice leg kick.
Pakula thows a leg kick but Barakat checks it
and Barakat counters with a stiff right hand.
Donk. Barakat catches Pakula right on the button with a cross.
Barakat connects with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Barakat.
Some bone on bone action there as Barakat checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barakat scores with a leg kick.
Barakat is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Barakat listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barakat misses with a low kick.
Pakula finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Barakat on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pakula takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Barakat lands a nice shot to the body.
Pakula throws a right hand that misses
and Barakat counters with a left to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barakat 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 Pakula has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pakula and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pakula was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Barakat lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pakula tries to clinch but Barakat is having none of it.
Pakula looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barakat fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pakula checks it well.
A solid body kick from Barakat.
A jab from Pakula misses.
Barakat throws an overhand right that lands on Pakula's shoulder, as Pakula tries to avoid the shot.
Pakula misses the jab.
Barakat moves away from the strike by Pakula.
Barakat checks the leg kick.
Barakat throws a good cross that connects.
Pakula doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barakat throws a body punch but Pakula moves out of range.
Barakat moves out of range as Pakula strikes.
Barakat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barakat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pakula.
Barakat misses with a wild combination.
Barakat backing away here, and Pakula unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Barakat looks to land a body kick but Pakula moved away.
Barakat swings for the body but Pakula moves out of range.
Pakula jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barakat fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pakula has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barakat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barakat throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pakula sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barakat keeps Pakula at a distance using the push kick.
A punch lands to the side of Barakat 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pakula slips a jab from Barakat.
Barakat stuns Pakula with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab lands there for Barakat.
Barakat scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pakula scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barakat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Barakat takes a swing at Pakula's ribcage but misses.
Barakat is looking to slow Pakula down with leg kicks.
Pakula jabs Barakat to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barakat.
Pakula looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pakula walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barakat checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barakat misses with a hook. Pakula ducked under it nicely.
Barakat sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Barakat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pakula.
Barakat is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pakula punishes Barakat's body with a nice straight punch.
Barakat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pakula.
Barakat fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barakat misses the shot to the body.
Barakat lands a slapping body shot.
Pakula pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barakat lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barakat throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4#
Pakula defending well as Barakat loads up on a big left hand.
Good leg kick by Barakat there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barakat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pakula.
Pakula is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pakula misses with a hook. Barakat ducked under it nicely.
Pakula stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pakula takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pakula swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Qasim Barakat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pakula throws a hook but Barakat avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Barakat - just one landing.
Barakat throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pakula avoids the head kick by Barakat.
Barakat avoids the body shot from Pakula.
Barakat throwing a counter right hand but Pakula manages to avoid it.
Barakat looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pakula is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barakat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pakula.
Barakat staying out of range there.
It looked like Barakat was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pakula.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Qasim Barakat dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Barakat slips a jab and a cross from Pakula.
Pakula is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Barakat punishes Pakula's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Pakula misses the target.
Barakat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barakat cracks a nice hook into Pakula's ribs.
A jab from Barakat does it's job there.
Pakula takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pakula misses the jab.
A clash of legs there as Pakula blocks the low kick.
Barakat lunges at Pakula with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pakula's hand.
Barakat slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barakat lands a slapping body shot.
Barakat misses with a straight right.
Barakat sets himself, and Pakula steps forward looking for the clinch! Barakat avoids it this time.
Barakat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pakula manages to avoid it.
Pakula feints a counter 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!
Pakula takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A jab from Pakula does it's job there.
Barakat comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barakat with a hook.#T1#
Barakat scores with a nice strike.
Barakat throws a body shot but no joy.
Barakat throws a shot to the body.
Barakat looks to score with a jab to the body but Pakula is just out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Pakula might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Barakat has got the better of the exchanges.
Barakat lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pakula's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barakat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pakula moves away.
Pakula misses the jab.
Barakat checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pakula checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pakula tries to counter by closing the distance.
Barakat throws a body shot but no joy.
Pakula tries to counter with a clinch but Barakat shakes him off and moves away.
Barakat takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barakat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pakula was well out of range. Poor timing from Barakat.
Barakat moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Barakat clinches.
Barakat looking to throw knees to the head but Pakula is blocking nicely.
Barakat lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Pakula is trying to push Barakat away but Barakat has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Barakat scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Pakula breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pakula tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barakat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barakat.
Pakula blocks a head kick by Barakat.
Pakula throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pakula takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pakula fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barakat checks it well.
Barakat throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barakat misses with a body shot.
Pakula checks a low kick from Barakat.
Qasim Barakat is winning the standup battle so far.
Pakula fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pakula misses with a looping left.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pakula checks a leg kick.
Pakula throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barakat lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T3#
Barakat scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pakula in his tracks.
Crunch! Barakat slams his shin into Pakula's torso.
Pakula misses with a low kick.
Good work by Barakat as he checks the leg kick.
Barakat feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pakula cracks Barakat with a right hand to the side of the head.
Barakat scores with a punch to the head.
Pakula misses with a hook.
Pakula misses with a straight right.
Barakat connects with a body shot that sends Pakula's belly button to the back.
Pakula misses with a low kick.
Pakula moves out of range of the strikes.
Pakula swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barakat.
Barakat throws a sloppy head kick and Pakula moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Pakula checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barakat throws a lazy right hand but Pakula sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pakula looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pakula throws a shot from downtown. Barakat moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Pakula throws a leg kick but Barakat moved away.#CL2#
Pakula forces Barakat back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pakula tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barakat's elbow.
Barakat works on Pakula's body with a couple of short punches.
Barakat lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#
It looks like Slavko Pakula has been cut.
Barakat lands a left hand.
Pakula throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pakula struggles to land a body shot inside as Barakat controls his hands.
Barakat landing knees to the body.
Pakula is breathing heavily.
Barakat misses with a body punch.
Barakat has a couple of punches blocked by Pakula.
Barakat landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Barakat tries to work over Pakula's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barakat lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barakat prevents a body shot from Pakula.
Nice body punch from Barakat.
Barakat utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Barakat lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Qasim Barakat dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Slavko Pakula's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Barakat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pakula swings for the body but Barakat moves out of range.
Pakula avoids the head kick by Barakat.
Barakat fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pakula throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pakula 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 Barakat has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barakat and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barakat lands a nice looking body shot.
Barakat throws a shot from downtown. Pakula moves away and avoids it.
Barakat throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Barakat lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barakat digs a good body shot into Pakula's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barakat tries to clinch up but Pakula circles away and keeps his distance.
Pakula gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barakat throws a push kick but Pakula slaps the foot to one side.
Pakula closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barakat misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pakula 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 Barakat has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barakat and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Barakat missing with a left hand there. Pakula was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barakat looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pakula tries to land a leg kick but Barakat saw it coming and moves away.
Barakat is looking to counter with head kicks.
Barakat tests Pakula's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pakula avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barakat fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pakula throws a chopping leg kick but Barakat manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barakat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Barakat misses the target.
Barakat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pakula.
Barakat swings for the body but Pakula moves out of range.
Pakula misses with an uppercut.
Barakat misses with a low kick as Pakula jumps back.
Barakat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Qasim Barakat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Barakat lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pakula scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
An inside leg kick lands from Pakula.
A solid body kick from Barakat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barakat misses with a wild body shot.
Barakat cracks the inside of Pakula's front leg.
Barakat misses with a leg kick.
Barakat lands a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pakula 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 Barakat has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barakat and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barakat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good leg kick by Pakula there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pakula throws a big shot that misses.
Pakula fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barakat manages to avoid it.
Pakula lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barakat at a distance.
Pakula has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barakat pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pakula fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barakat looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Barakat throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pakula misses with a hook
and Barakat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pakula looks to land a left hand but Barakat moved out of range nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Barakat misses its target.
Barakat with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barakat shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pakula has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Barakat.
Pakula throws a front kick that sends Barakat stumbling back into the cage.
Pakula closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pakula thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barakat cracks the inside of Pakula's front leg.
Barakat is looking to slow Pakula down with leg kicks.
Barakat misses with a head kick.
Barakat connects with a leg kick. Pakula looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barakat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pakula manages to avoid it.
Barakat misses with an uppercut. Pakula saw that one coming.
Pakula wants to counter the offense by Barakat and move into the clinch position.
Barakat slips under a jab.
It looked like Barakat wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barakat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pakula can do to turn this around?#T4#
Barakat bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barakat moves out of range of the strikes.
Pakula swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barakat moves out of range of the strikes.
Barakat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pakula uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barakat throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pakula gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pakula ducks under a wild hook from Barakat.
A left and a right from Barakat both land. Nice combination.
Barakat throws a lazy right hand but Pakula sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barakat feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pakula's calf.
Slavko Pakula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barakat catches Pakula with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pakula misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barakat.
Barakat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pakula.

And that's the end of the fight!
Qasim Barakat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barakat 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Qasim Barakat!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Qasim Barakat made sure he mentioned FORCEE, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: AD506     
Date:   Dec 03, 2017
#R1#
dAnconia looks to score with a jab to the body but Barakat is just out of range.
dAnconia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barakat.
dAnconia takes a jab right on the kisser.
dAnconia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barakat.
dAnconia throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barakat.
dAnconia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barakat counters with a leg kick.
Barakat lands a nice looking body shot.
Barakat throws an uppercut from half a mile away. dAnconia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barakat lands the left hand.
Barakat throws an uppercut from half a mile away. dAnconia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barakat lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Barakat misses
and dAnconia counters with an outside leg kick.
Barakat tries a head kick but it misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that dAnconia has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
dAnconia looks to land a combination but Barakat avoids it well.
Barakat needs to keep his hands up - dAnconia had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
dAnconia missing with a left hand there. Barakat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barakat misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Barakat lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barakat uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barakat.
Barakat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt dAnconia.
dAnconia blocks the body kick.
dAnconia gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
dAnconia tries a head kick but it misses.
Barakat listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
dAnconia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barakat.
Barakat lands a body shot.
dAnconia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barakat.
dAnconia changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barakat turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barakat scores with a punch to the head.
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!
Barakat lands a slapping body shot.
Barakat throws a hook but dAnconia blocks it.#T2#
dAnconia throws a hook but Barakat avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Barakat there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
dAnconia tries a head kick but it misses.
Barakat scores with a kick to the body.
Barakat misses with an uppercut. dAnconia saw that one coming.
dAnconia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
dAnconia blocks a jab.
dAnconia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barakat was well out of range. Poor timing from dAnconia.
Barakat changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barakat misses with a low kick.
dAnconia is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barakat with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barakat lands with a cross. #TD2#
Barakat gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows dAnconia to score an easy takedown into full guard.
dAnconia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
dAnconia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
dAnconia landing with the ground and pound.
dAnconia throws a big right hand that misses.
dAnconia passes Barakat's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
dAnconia winds up and cracks Barakat with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Barakat knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for dAnconia on the ground.
dAnconia looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
dAnconia scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
dAnconia trying to control the pace. #T4#
Barakat avoiding damage under a succession of punches from dAnconia.
dAnconia tries to pass to full mount but Barakat defends it.
dAnconia trying to control the action but Barakat is working from the bottom.
dAnconia is nestled in close to Barakat, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barakat is looking for a sweep. dAnconia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from dAnconia.
Barakat blocking the ground and pound attempt from dAnconia.
Barakat is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Barakat is looking for a sweep. dAnconia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Qasim Barakat dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
dAnconia lands a nice looking kick to the body. Barakat takes a step back to recover.
dAnconia misses with a looping right.
A counter left hand to the body from Barakat misses its target.
Barakat feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to dAnconia's calf.
dAnconia takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barakat connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
dAnconia throws a body punch but Barakat moves out of range.
Barakat on the wrong end of a nice hook.
dAnconia takes a swing at Barakat's ribcage but misses.
dAnconia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
dAnconia avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
dAnconia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barakat is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Barakat misses its intended target.
dAnconia defending well as Barakat loads up on a big left hand.
dAnconia changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
dAnconia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barakat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick from dAnconia lands but Barakat takes it in his stride. #T1#
dAnconia throws a hook to the side of Barakat's head but Barakat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A cross from Barakat lands.
dAnconia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
dAnconia just misses with a punch to the body.
dAnconia lands a body shot.
Barakat looks to land a left hand but dAnconia moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheers as Barakat lands an impressive looking overhand right. dAnconia doesn't seem phased though.
Qasim Barakat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barakat misses with a jab to the body
and dAnconia counters with an inside leg kick.
dAnconia keeps the fight on the outside.
dAnconia changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A head kick misses from Barakat.
Barakat scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
dAnconia lands with a hook. Barakat tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barakat slips a straight right by dAnconia.
dAnconia scores with a nice head shot.
Barakat fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
A big right from Barakat misses.
A little jabbing left from dAnconia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barakat chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barakat throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barakat misses with a looping left.
Barakat tries to land a leg kick but dAnconia saw it coming and moves away.
Barakat throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barakat tries to land a front kick but dAnconia steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
dAnconia takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Barakat fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but dAnconia is out of range.
dAnconia is trying to counter with his kicks.
Barakat throws a low kick, looking for dAnconia's leg but dAnconia calmly moves out of range.
dAnconia drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barakat defends it well.
dAnconia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
dAnconia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Qasim Barakat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
dAnconia lands a brutal head kick. Barakat looks out on his feet and dAnconia throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Francisco dAnconia!
Francisco dAnconia was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: AD500     
Date:   Nov 12, 2017
#R1#
Barakat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but A Bomb paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barakat blocks a low kick nicely.
Barakat slips under a jab.
A Bomb loads up on a big right hand but Barakat slips the punch.
Barakat lands with a straight right. A Bomb didn't see that one coming.
Barakat throws a leg kick but A Bomb moved away.
Nice body kick there by Barakat.
Barakat tries a head kick but it misses.
A Bomb takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A Bomb misses with a leg kick.
A Bomb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barakat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A Bomb steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A Bomb tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Barakat.
Barakat scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. A Bomb doesn't seem bothered though.
Barakat avoids a kick to the body.
A big left from A Bomb misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for A Bomb.
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 Bomb bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1#
Barakat clobbers A Bomb with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A leg kick checked by Barakat.
Barakat seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Barakat looks to score with a jab to the body but A Bomb is just out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barakat, right into the meat.
A Bomb will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barakat tries a head kick but it misses.
A Bomb moves out of range of the strikes.
Barakat throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barakat misses with a kick to the body.
A Bomb takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A Bomb lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barakat at a distance.
Barakat slips under a jab from A Bomb.
Barakat clobbers A Bomb with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barakat checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A Bomb wants to land a leg kick but Barakat is out of range.
It looked like Barakat wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from A Bomb misses.
A little feinted left hand from Barakat on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A Bomb 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.
A Bomb throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barakat on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barakat. That's going to slow A Bomb down. #T2#
A Bomb misses with an uppercut. Barakat saw that one coming.
Barakat tests A Bomb's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A Bomb doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A Bomb has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Barakat throws a leg kick which misses A Bomb's front leg but catches the back leg as A Bomb tries to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Barakat crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from A Bomb - the referee stops the clock and Barakat gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says A Bomb. Barakat manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Barakat lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barakat misses the shot to the body.
A Bomb looks to land a right hand but Barakat moved out of range.
Barakat lands a lovely overhand right.
A Bomb turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A Bomb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barakat counters with a nice kick to the body.
A right-left combo lands from A Bomb. #CUT2#
It looks like Qasim Barakat has been cut.
Barakat wants to land a leg kick but A Bomb is out of range.
A Bomb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barakat.
Barakat is looking to wear down A Bomb with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barakat on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by A Bomb. A Bomb obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Barakat avoids the head kick by A Bomb.
Barakat loads up on a big right hand but A Bomb slips the punch.
A Bomb throws a leg kick but Barakat sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Barakat throws the left hand but A Bomb avoids the punch easily.
A Bomb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barakat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barakat attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Barakat throws a leg kick but A Bomb sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A Bomb now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A Bomb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barakat takes a swing at A Bomb's ribcage but misses.
A Bomb throws a leg kick
enabling Barakat to counter with a crisp jab.
A Bomb lands with a thumping leg kick.
A Bomb throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A Bomb throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A Bomb takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A Bomb wants to slow Barakat down by chopping away at his legs.
A Bomb throws a push kick but Barakat slaps the foot to one side.
Barakat was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barakat scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Barakat checks a leg kick nicely.
Barakat went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Barakat moves out of range of the body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barakat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barakat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from A Bomb.
Barakat throws a low kick but A Bomb avoids it.
A Bomb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barakat blocks the body kick.
Barakat throws a body punch but A Bomb moves out of range.
A Bomb tries a head kick but it misses.
A Bomb has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barakat.
Nice body punch from Barakat.
Barakat lands a glancing blow to the side of A Bomb's head.
A left lands for Barakat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A Bomb throws a hook to the side of Barakat's head but Barakat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barakat fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A Bomb on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barakat throws a lazy right hand but A Bomb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A Bomb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Qasim Barakat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Qasim Barakat's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Barakat throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barakat lands with a kick to the ribs.
A Bomb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A Bomb shapes to counter with a head kick.
Barakat thuds his right hand into A Bomb's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barakat lands a right hook to the body.
A Bomb throws a leg kick but Barakat sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barakat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A Bomb tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barakat jabs A Bomb to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barakat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barakat pivots, looking for a leg kick but A Bomb is out of range and Barakat settles back down.
A Bomb's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A Bomb lands the left hand.
Qasim Barakat is winning the standup battle so far.
A Bomb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barakat scores with a push kick.
A Bomb misses with a body kick.
A Bomb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barakat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good work by Barakat as he checks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Barakat tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Barakat throws a quick inside leg kick.
A Bomb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barakat.
Barakat lands with a hook. A Bomb tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barakat is looking to land body kicks.
A Bomb throws a big counter head kick but Barakat avoids it with no problem.
Barakat lands a nice looking kick to the body. A Bomb takes a step back to recover.
Barakat dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on A Bomb. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick from Barakat misses.
A Bomb only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A Bomb on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barakat slips a straight right by A Bomb.
Barakat takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A Bomb throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barakat throws a front kick aimed at A Bomb's knee but A Bomb avoids it well.
A Bomb looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A Bomb pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A Bomb fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barakat looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A Bomb is looking to slow Barakat down with leg kicks.
Barakat connects with a jab.#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!
A chopping leg kick lands by Barakat.
Barakat throws out a powerful jab.
Barakat throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A Bomb throws a head kick that misses.
A Bomb misses with a body kick.
Barakat scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. A Bomb doesn't seem bothered though.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but A Bomb might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Barakat has got the better of the exchanges.
A Bomb gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barakat.
Barakat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as A Bomb throws out the jab.
A Bomb throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barakat throws a nice inside leg kick.
A Bomb works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barakat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barakat throws a body kick that misses.
Barakat walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barakat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barakat turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Barakat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from A Bomb.
Barakat scoring well with a low kick there.
A Bomb throws a body shot but no joy.
A Bomb walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A chopping leg kick lands by A Bomb.
A Bomb throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barakat.
Nice body punch from Barakat.
A Bomb fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barakat.
Barakat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that A Bomb can do to turn this around?
A Bomb lands a nice looking body shot.
A Bomb tries a low kick but Barakat avoids it.
Barakat wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barakat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but A Bomb paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A Bomb throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A Bomb looks to throw the jab but Barakat is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barakat lands a right hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from A Bomb. #T4#
A Bomb throws a leg kick but Barakat checks it.
Barakat connects with a looping right hand.
A Bomb throws an off balance right hand
and Barakat makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good work by Barakat as he checks the leg kick.
Barakat scores with a kick to the midsection.
Barakat throws a leg kick that is checked
letting A Bomb counter with a right hand.
Barakat thuds his shin into the meat of A Bomb's side.
Barakat throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barakat lands a nice shot that snaps A Bomb's head back.
A Bomb misses with a leg kick.
A Bomb is looking to chop away at Barakat's legs.
A Bomb has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Barakat.
A Bomb throws a leg kick
and Barakat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A Bomb tried to score with a low kick but Barakat checks it.
Barakat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but A Bomb was well out of range. Poor timing from Barakat.
A Bomb keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A Bomb swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Some bone on bone action there as Barakat checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Qasim Barakat dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Qasim Barakat's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Barakat swings for the body but A Bomb moves out of range.
Barakat throws a lazy right hand but A Bomb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barakat swings for the body but A Bomb moves out of range.
Barakat fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A Bomb moves out of range of the strikes.
A Bomb is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A Bomb misses with a looping left.
Barakat throws a head kick that misses.
Barakat throws a head kick that misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! A Bomb crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barakat - the referee stops the clock and A Bomb gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barakat. A Bomb manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A lazy left from A Bomb finds it's target.
Barakat throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A Bomb looks to score with a jab to the body but Barakat is just out of range.
A Bomb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A Bomb slips a jab from Barakat.
A Bomb throws out a leg kick but Barakat moves out of range and A Bomb only half commits.
A Bomb with a jab.
Barakat connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
A Bomb throws a leg kick that is checked
and A Bomb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A Bomb throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barakat bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barakat throws a body punch but A Bomb moves out of range.
A Bomb throws a head kick but Barakat moves out of range.
A Bomb misses with a kick to the body.
A Bomb cracks Barakat with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A Bomb lands a head kick!
A Bomb looks to land a left hand but Barakat moved out of range nicely.
A Bomb looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barakat throws out a powerful jab.
Barakat is looking to score with low kicks.
A Bomb lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barakat throws a body kick that misses.
Barakat fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and A Bomb has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A Bomb takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Calm Like A Bomb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Qasim Barakat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Barakat moves out of range of the leg kick from A Bomb.
A Bomb takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A Bomb throws a push kick but Barakat slaps the foot to one side.
Barakat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but A Bomb paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barakat stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A Bomb takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A Bomb pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barakat digs a good body shot into A Bomb's ribs.
A Bomb throws the kick towards the body but Barakat avoids it.
A Bomb looks to throw the jab but Barakat is out of range.
Barakat lands with a slapping head kick.
Barakat lands a body shot.
A Bomb has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
An inside leg kick lands from A Bomb.
A Bomb throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Barakat closes the distance and clinches.
A Bomb digs a right hand underneath Barakat's ribcage. Barakat let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Barakat prevents a body shot from A Bomb.
A Bomb misses with some punches.
A Bomb working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from A Bomb.
A Bomb misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A Bomb lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barakat backwards.
Barakat blocking some punches.
Barakat has A Bomb pressed against the cage, preventing A Bomb from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right handed body shot lands from Barakat.
Barakat tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
A Bomb struggles to land a body shot inside as Barakat controls his hands.
A Bomb can't break the clinch.
A Bomb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barakat's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barakat.
A Bomb just leaning against Barakat, taking a breather.
A Bomb misses with a hook to the ribs.
A Bomb misses with a hook from the clinch.
A Bomb misses with a hook from the clinch.
A Bomb can't find room to land a body shot as Barakat controls the action.
A Bomb is leaning against Barakat and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for A Bomb.
A Bomb lands a shoulder strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Calm Like A Bomb.
I think Barakat 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Qasim Barakat!

Qasim Barakat made sure to mention his sponsor, FORCEE in his post fight interview.

 

Event: AD493: Devilish horse     
Date:   Oct 21, 2017
#R1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barakat.
Serderov throws a hook to the side of Barakat's head but Barakat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barakat scores with a hook.#CL2#
Serderov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A left hand lands to the body for Barakat.
Barakat has a couple of punches blocked by Serderov. #BC#
Barakat breaks the clinch.
Barakat scores with a head kick. Serderov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Serderov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barakat throws a low kick, looking for Serderov's leg but Serderov calmly moves out of range.
Barakat lands a right hook to the body.
Serderov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barakat misses with a head kick.
Serderov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Serderov walks into a straight right hand from Barakat.
Serderov looks to throw a body kick
letting Barakat counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barakat takes a swing at Serderov's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Serderov! But no joy.
Barakat throws a leg kick but Serderov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Serderov throws a series of punches but Barakat moves out of range.
It looked like Barakat was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Serderov.
Serderov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barakat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barakat throws the left hand but Serderov avoids the punch easily.
Serderov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Serderov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Serderov moves out of range of the body kick from Barakat.
Barakat throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Serderov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barakat defending well as Serderov loads up on a big left hand.
Serderov tries to move into range but Barakat moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Serderov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Serderov shapes to counter with a head kick.
Barakat stuns Serderov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barakat punishes Serderov's body with a nice straight punch.
Barakat ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barakat circles away from the clinch attempt.
Serderov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Serderov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barakat looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barakat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Serderov was well out of range. Poor timing from Barakat.
Serderov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Some wild striking there from Serderov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Serderov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Serderov throws a head kick but Barakat moves out of range.
Barakat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Barakat throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Serderov checks a low kick from Barakat.
Serderov lands with a kick to the temple. Barakat shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Barakat throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barakat is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Serderov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Barakat just misses with a punch to the body.
Serderov moves out of range as Barakat throws a body kick.
Barakat throws a head kick but Serderov moves out of range.
Barakat drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barakat connects with a solid leg kick.
Serderov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barakat uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Serderov has time to react.
Barakat avoids the head kick by Serderov.
Barakat throws a hook but Serderov avoids it easily.
Barakat takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Serderov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barakat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Serderov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barakat.
Serderov drops his hands momentarily and Barakat takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Barakat. Serderov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Serderov lands a high kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Barakat. Serderov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barakat plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Barakat connects with a high kick.
Barakat jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Serderov rushes Barakat and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barakat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barakat stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Serderov scores with a shot to the side of Barakat's head.
Barakat crunches a lovely knee into Serderov's ribcage.
Barakat connects with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barakat misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barakat landing knees to the head.
Barakat lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Serderov or not.
Barakat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Serderov.
Barakat throws a punch but it's blocked by Serderov. #T4##BC2#
Serderov manages to break the clinch.
Serderov walks into a stiff left hand from Barakat.
Barakat thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Serderov if he has to take too many more of those.
Serderov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barakat.
A telegraphed right hand from Barakat misses the target.
Serderov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barakat motions for Serderov to come forward. Barakat throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Serderov blocks the body kick.
Serderov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barakat misses with an uppercut
and Serderov counters with a body kick.
Serderov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barakat.
Serderov lands with a nice body kick.
Serderov tried to score with a low kick but Barakat checks it.
Barakat misses with a wild body shot.
Barakat misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crunch! Barakat slams his shin into Serderov's torso.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barakat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Qasim Barakat dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barakat, right into the meat.
Serderov scores with a jab to the body.
Serderov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Serderov closes the distance and clinches.
Serderov has had enough of the clinch but Barakat keeps him there for the moment.
Barakat tries a body shot but Serderov blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Serderov throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Serderov breaks the clinch.
Barakat throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Serderov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Serderov misses with a head kick.
Serderov moves out of range of the body kick.
Serderov swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barakat jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Serderov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Serderov tries to clinch up but Barakat circles away and keeps his distance.
Barakat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Serderov.
Barakat misses with a head kick. #T1#
Barakat scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Serderov fails to land with a series of punches.
Barakat wants to clinch up but Serderov keeps it at a distance.
Serderov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barakat moves out of range of the body kick from Serderov.
Serderov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Serderov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Barakat thows a left - swing and a miss!
Serderov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barakat with a body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Serderov 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.
Barakat connects with the punch.
Qasim Barakat is winning the standup battle so far.
Barakat lands a nice hook to Serderov's body. Serderov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Serderov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barakat's sensitive parts.
Barakat loads up on a big right hand but Serderov slips the punch.
Barakat throws a leg kick which misses Serderov's front leg but catches the back leg as Serderov tries to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Barakat fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Serderov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barakat with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barakat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Serderov can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barakat scores with a spinning back kick!
Serderov ducks under a wild hook from Barakat.
A leg kick checked by Serderov.#T2#
Serderov throws a leg kick
and Barakat counters with a body kick that stops Serderov in his tracks momentarily.
Barakat chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barakat thows a left - swing and a miss!
Serderov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Serderov tries to close the distance and clinch but Barakat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Serderov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barakat was well out of range. Poor timing from Serderov.
Serderov looks to land a body kick but Barakat moved away.
Serderov stalks Barakat and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barakat's face. Barakat staggers backwards, shaken.
Serderov tries to bum rush Barakat with a series of wild strikes but Barakat uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barakat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Serderov was well out of range. Poor timing from Barakat.
Barakat buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barakat connects with a looping right hand.
Barakat looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barakat misses with a body punch
and Serderov counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Serderov moves into the clinch.
Serderov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barakat has him pressed against the cage.
Serderov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barakat landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T3#
Barakat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Serderov scores with a shoulder strike.
Barakat working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Serderov breaks from the clinch.
Serderov is looking to clinch.
Nice body punch from Barakat.
Serderov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Serderov tries to clinch up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barakat, right into the meat.
Sloppy strikes from Serderov. Those never looked like landing.
Barakat scores with a three punch combo!
Serderov avoids a kick to the body.
Serderov swings for the body but Barakat moves out of range.
Barakat turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barakat looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barakat pivots, looking for a leg kick but Serderov is out of range and Barakat settles back down.
Barakat avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Serderov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barakat.
Serderov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barakat throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barakat throws a head kick but Serderov moves out of range.
A slow jab from Barakat misses its intended target.
Serderov tests Barakat's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Serderov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barakat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Serderov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barakat looks for the body kick but Serderov saw that one coming.
Serderov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Barakat.
Barakat dips to his left and cracks Serderov with an uppercut!
Barakat finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barakat lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Serderov at a distance.
Barakat throws a shot to the body.
Barakat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Serderov.
Serderov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Qasim Barakat dominated that second round.
That's time! Barakat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Good shot there by Barakat.
Barakat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barakat scores with a jab. Serderov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Serderov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barakat - the referee stops the clock and Serderov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barakat. Serderov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Barakat scores with a hook to the body. Serderov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barakat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Serderov moves away.
Serderov is looking for the big counter here.
Barakat throws a combination. Serderov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Barakat is looking to score with low kicks.
Barakat tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Serderov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barakat blocks a head kick by Serderov.
Serderov misses with a body shot.
Barakat connects with a jab.
Serderov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Barakat back to the cage. Serderov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barakat punishes Serderov's body with a nice straight punch.
Barakat throws a low kick, looking for Serderov's leg but Serderov calmly moves out of range.
Serderov throws a leg kick but Barakat moved away.
Serderov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Serderov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1##CL2#
Serderov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Barakat.
Serderov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barakat lands a knee to the body.
Barakat lands a good knee to the midsection. Serderov won't want to take too many of those.#BC#
Barakat breaks from the clinch.
Serderov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab lands there for Barakat.
Serderov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Serderov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barakat circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barakat thuds his right hand into Serderov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barakat is looking to slow Serderov down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Serderov scores with a push kick.
Barakat lands with a right hand.
Barakat lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Serderov at a distance.
Barakat connects with a jab.
Barakat cracks the inside of Serderov's front leg.
Qasim Barakat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Barakat misses with a body shot.
Barakat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Serderov was well out of range. Poor timing from Barakat.
Barakat loads up on a big right hand but Serderov slips the punch.
Serderov blocks the body kick.
Serderov slips a straight right by Barakat.
Barakat swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Serderov tries to clinch
and Barakat counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Serderov doesn't manage to clinch there - Barakat circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Barakat misses its target.
Barakat throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barakat pivots, looking for a leg kick but Serderov is out of range and Barakat settles back down.
Serderov takes one on the button.
Barakat is looking to land body kicks.
Serderov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barakat circles away quickly and effectively.
Serderov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barakat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barakat fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Barakat is looking to land body kicks.
Serderov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Barakat.
Barakat thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barakat slips a jab and a cross from Serderov.
Barakat lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Serderov on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Serderov moves into the clinch successfully.
Serderov wants to break free but Barakat has control.
Serderov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Serder Serderov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Serderov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Serderov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Serderov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barakat keeps control of Serderov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barakat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Serderov avoids it.#T4#
Barakat prevents Serderov from breaking the clinch.
Barakat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Serderov's elbow.
Barakat has Serderov pressed against the cage, preventing Serderov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Serderov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barakat has him pressed against the cage.
Serderov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Serderov tries to break free but Barakat pushes him back against the cage.
Barakat lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Serderov manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Barakat drives through and clinches with Serderov against the cage.
Serderov misses with an elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Qasim Barakat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barakat 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Qasim Barakat!

Qasim Barakat took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FORCEE for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: AD486: In the shadow     
Date:   Sep 24, 2017
#R1#
Joseph walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barakat checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barakat misses with a leg kick.
We've been told by Joseph's head coaches at The Furnace that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Joseph listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barakat lands a slapping body shot.
Barakat scores with the left hand. Joseph knows he should have avoided that one.
Joseph thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Barakat if he has to take too many more of those.
Barakat takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good shot there by Barakat.#CL2#
Barakat gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Joseph misses with the head strike.
Barakat scores with a shot to the side of Joseph's head.
A short uppercut from Joseph.
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!
Joseph misses with a body punch.
Joseph struggles to land a body shot inside as Barakat controls his hands.
Barakat blocking some punches.
A knee to the head by Barakat. #CUT2#
It looks like Anthony Joseph has been cut.
Barakat blocks an uppercut.
Barakat working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Joseph doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Barakat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Joseph blocks it with crossed arms.
Barakat prevents a body shot from Joseph.
Barakat misses with a punch to the body.
Barakat letting Joseph take a breather here.
Joseph takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short body shot lands from Joseph as the two fighters clinch.
Joseph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Joseph.
A nice left hand lands by Joseph.
Joseph throws a head punch that misses.
Joseph tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barakat avoids it.
Joseph tries to throw a body punch but Barakat avoids it by throwing Joseph back against the cage.
Joseph misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barakat lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joseph backwards.
Joseph misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Barakat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barakat looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barakat scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joseph fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Joseph connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Joseph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joseph lands with a shot to the body.
Barakat goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barakat blocks a head kick by Joseph.
Barakat is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Joseph with a body shot.
Barakat stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Barakat.
Barakat misses with a body kick.
Joseph misses with a hook. Barakat ducked under it nicely.
Barakat throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Joseph on the side of the head.
Qasim Barakat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joseph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barakat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joseph looks to score with a jab to the body but Barakat is just out of range.
Barakat on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Joseph. Joseph obviously looking to wear him down.
Joseph dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Joseph takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barakat throws a jab when Joseph was well out of range.
Barakat thows a body kick. Joseph tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Joseph takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Joseph pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barakat.
Joseph takes a swing at Barakat's ribcage but misses.
Barakat throws a hook but Joseph blocks it.
Barakat avoids the body shot from Joseph.
Barakat checks a low kick from Joseph.
Joseph works Barakat's body with a nice hook.
Joseph works Barakat's body with a nice hook.
Joseph ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slow jab from Barakat misses its intended target.
Barakat swings for the body but Joseph moves out of range.
Barakat throws an off balance right hand
and Joseph counters with an inside leg kick. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot by Joseph.
Barakat scores with the left hand. Joseph knows he should have avoided that one.
Barakat checks a leg kick.
Joseph takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barakat wants to clinch
and Joseph cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barakat swings for the body but Joseph moves out of range.
Barakat slips a jab from Joseph.#CL#
Joseph drives through and clinches with Barakat against the cage.
Barakat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Joseph blocks it with crossed arms.
Joseph lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barakat blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barakat on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joseph misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barakat.
Joseph blocks an uppercut.
Barakat blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
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 Anthony Joseph will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anthony Joseph's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Joseph stuns Barakat with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barakat.
Joseph is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Barakat connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Joseph avoids the body shot from Barakat.
A quick step to the side and Joseph tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joseph is looking to wear down Barakat with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barakat throws the left hand but Joseph avoids the punch easily.
Joseph was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barakat throws a nice outside leg kick.
Joseph avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Joseph swings for the body but Barakat moves out of range.
Joseph throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barakat throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barakat fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Joseph is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Joseph, right into the meat.
Joseph takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barakat connects with a body shot.
Barakat thuds his shin into the meat of Joseph's side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Joseph. That's going to slow Barakat down. #T1##CL#
Joseph moves into the clinch.
Joseph managing to block the knees to the body from Barakat.
Barakat lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joseph creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Joseph takes a shot to the head.
Barakat misses with a punch to the body.
Barakat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Joseph blocks it with crossed arms.
Joseph on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Joseph tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barakat's elbow.
Barakat misses with a knee strike.
Barakat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Barakat.
Barakat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joseph lands a body punch.
Barakat is breathing heavily.
Joseph is struggling to control the position.
Barakat misses with a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Joseph. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Joseph.
Barakat takes a shot 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!
Joseph tries to work over Barakat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Joseph.
Joseph lands with a light punch inside.
Joseph blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joseph tries to work over Barakat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joseph scores with a shoulder strike.
Joseph landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short right from Joseph on the inside.
Joseph lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Joseph lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Joseph.
A knee to the head by Joseph.
Joseph lands a nice knee to the body.
Joseph dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Barakat takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Joseph tries to land knees in the clinch but Barakat avoids the damage to the body.
A short left from Joseph. #ROC#
Barakat is rocked!
Joseph lands a body shot.
Barakat is still on wobbly legs! Can Joseph finish him?
Joseph dips a shoulder and cracks Barakat with a mighty uppercut! Barakat falls back against the cage and Joseph unloads with a barrage of strikes! Barakat is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Joseph screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Joseph!
A relieved looking Anthony Joseph thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: AD481: Land of the Rising Sun     
Date:   Sep 09, 2017
#R1#
Santos moves out of range of the strikes.
Santos wants to clinch up but Barakat keeps it at a distance.
Barakat works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Santos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Barakat obliges.
Santos looks winded!
Barakat tries to land knees in the clinch but Santos avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barakat creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Barakat.
A body shot lands from Barakat.
Barakat landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A right handed body shot lands from Barakat.
Barakat throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Santoss head.
Barakat lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees to the body from Barakat.
Barakat misses with a knee to the head.
Barakat unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Barakat working Santos over with knees to the body.
Barakat works on Santos's body with a couple of short punches.
Barakat lands a nice shot to the body.
Santos is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Barakat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Santos. #T1#
Barakat scores with a hook to the body.
Barakat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A body shot lands from Barakat.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Barakat obliges.
Barakat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barakat lands with a right to the head.
Barakat unloads a knee to the mid-section. Santos lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Barakat.
Barakat lands with a light punch inside.
Barakat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barakat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Santos is defending well for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barakat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left hand lands to the body for Barakat.
Barakat misses with a punch to the body.
Barakat misses with a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Barakat.
Barakat tries to work over Santos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barakat missing with knees to the body.
Barakat digs a right hand underneath Santos's ribcage. Santos let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Barakat.
Barakat lands a knee to the head.
Barakat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Santos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barakat lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barakat stops a takedown attempt from Santos.
Barakat connects with a knee to the head.
Barakat struggles to land a body shot inside as Santos controls his hands.
Barakat lands a nice uppercut.
Barakat lands with a light punch inside.
Barakat with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Junior Dos Santos has been cut.
Barakat works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barakat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Santos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barakat with a knee to the head.
Barakat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Barakat with a knee to the head.
Barakat presses Santos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barakat landing knees to the head. #ROC#
Santos is rocked!
Barakat lands a knee to the body.
Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Barakat finish him?
Barakat scores a nice knee to the body.
Santos seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Santos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barakat with a knee to the head.
Barakat lands with a right to the head.
Barakat lands with a short shot to the head.
Barakat lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barakat lands a knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barakat.
Barakat lands a left hand.
Barakat has Santos tight in a Thai clinch... and there's a huge knee which drops Santos to the floor. He's out cold!! I hope he's still got all his teeth!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Qasim Barakat!
Qasim Barakat gave a mention to FORCEE in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: C20: Lu vs Spillane     
Date:   Aug 26, 2017
#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Barakat. That's going to slow Lennartsson down.
Barakat works Lennartsson's body with a nice hook.
Barakat throws a head kick that misses.
Lennartsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lennartsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barakat moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barakat lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lennartsson takes a step back to recover.
Barakat lands with an overhand left.
Barakat cracks Lennartsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Barakat scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lennartsson doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Lennartsson misses.
Barakat scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barakat throws out a powerful 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!
Barakat takes a swing at Lennartsson's ribcage but misses.
Barakat looks to score with a jab to the body but Lennartsson is just out of range.
Barakat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lennartsson throws a counter combo.#T1#
That kick from Barakat tenderised Lennartsson's leg. Lennartsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barakat lands a jab.
Barakat misses with a leg kick
and Lennartsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lennartsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Barakat finds it's way through Lennartsson's defenses.
Lennartsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barakat misses the body punch
and Lennartsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barakat - that will leave a mark!
Barakat gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lennartsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Barakat fakes the leg kick and cracks Lennartsson in the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barakat connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lennartsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Barakat counters with a good low kick that Lennartsson was not able to check.
Nice uppercut there from Barakat.#T2#
Barakat scores with a leg kick.
Lennartsson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lennartsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good leg kick by Barakat there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick by Barakat misses #KD2#
and Lennartsson counters with a nice right hand that sends Barakat toppling to the canvas! Barakat scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lennartsson finish him?!#ROC2#
Barakat is rocked!
Barakat is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lennartsson finds Barakat's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Barakat flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Lennartsson lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Barakat will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lennart Lennartsson!
Lennart Lennartsson gave a mention to Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: Ascension 0802     
Date:   Aug 02, 2017
#R1#
Barakat tries a head kick but it misses.
Barakat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dog.
Dog moves out of range as Barakat throws a body kick.
Barakat misses with a kick to the body.
Dog let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barakat misses with a straight left.
Barakat cracks a nice hook into Dog's ribs.
Dog chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barakat can pounce on him.
Barakat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barakat throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dog. Barakat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barakat moves away from the strike by Dog.
Barakat staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog jabs at Barakat's body.
Nice jab there from Barakat.
Barakat connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barakat throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dog counters with a slapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dog works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Dog throws a leg kick which misses Barakat's front leg but catches the back leg as Barakat tries to avoid it.
Dog misses with a wild body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dog.
Barakat looks to score with a jab to the body but Dog is just out of range.
Barakat sizes up Dog with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dog tries to score with a low kick but Barakat moves his leg out of the way.
Dog throws a body punch but Barakat moves out of range.
Dog pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dog takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dog misses with a looping left.
Dog jabs at Barakat's body.
Barakat misses with a head kick.
Crunch! Barakat slams his shin into Dog's torso.
Dog slips a jab from Barakat.
Qasim Barakat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barakat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barakat misses with a low kick.
Dog pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Barakat scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barakat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dog now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barakat feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dog's calf.
Some bone on bone action there as Barakat checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barakat looks for the body kick but Dog saw that one coming.
Dog misses with a right hand
and Barakat counters with a low kick, right behind Dog 's knee.
Dog throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barakat throws a jab but it's blocked by Dog.
Dog takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dog misses with an uppercut. Barakat saw that one coming.
Barakat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barakat ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barakat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dog was well out of range. Poor timing from Barakat.
Barakat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donk. Dog catches Barakat right on the button with a cross.
Dog with a jab.
Dog 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. #T3#
Barakat throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dog ducks under a wild hook from Barakat.
Dog flicks out a counter leg kick but Barakat steps away.
Barakat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Dog misses.
Dog takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A jab from Dog finds it's way through Barakat's defenses.
Dog misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barakat counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice body kick from Barakat.
Barakat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barakat wants to land a leg kick but Dog is out of range.
Barakat lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barakat scores with a jab to the head.
Barakat looks to score with a jab to the body but Dog is just out of range.
Dog staying out of range there.
Dog feints a counter leg kick.
Barakat smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Barakat attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dog takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barakat. Dog shrugs it off though.
Dog throws a body punch but Barakat moves out of range.
Barakat avoids the body shot from Dog.
Barakat was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dog looks to land a right hand but Barakat moved out of range.
Barakat throws a body punch but Dog moves out of range.
Dog doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Barakat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dog is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barakat with a body shot.
Barakat throws a body kick that misses.
Dog flicks out a counter leg kick but Barakat steps away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barakat. Dog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dog appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dog checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dog steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Barakat moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barakat misses with a wild body shot.
Barakat defending well as Dog loads up on a big left hand.
Jab, jab by Barakat - just one landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barakat cracks the inside of Dog's front leg.
Dog looks for the body kick but Barakat saw that one coming.
Dog swings for the body but Barakat moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Qasim Barakat dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dog lands a jab to the nose.
Dog takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dog thuds a left hand into Barakat's body.
Barakat lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dog takes a step back to recover.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dog.
Barakat lands a glancing blow to the side of Dog's head.
Barakat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dog moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Dog misses.
Barakat takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barakat throws a sloppy head kick
and Dog counters with a low kick, right behind Barakat 's knee.
Barakat moves out of range of the strikes.
Barakat moves away from the strike by Dog.
Dog lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barakat at a distance.
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!
Barakat throws an off balance right hand
and Dog connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dog lands a nice hook to Barakat's body. Barakat takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barakat looks to score with a jab to the body but Dog is just out of range.#CL#
Barakat rushes Dog and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Barakat blocks an uppercut.
Barakat lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Barakat.
Barakat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dog avoiding damage as Barakat throws knees to the body.
Barakat lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dog 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.
Barakat tries to land a knee to the head but Dog blocks with his arms.
Dog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dog avoiding damage as Barakat throws knees to the body.
Barakat misses with a body punch.
Barakat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dog can do to turn this around?
Dog can't find room to land a body shot as Barakat controls the action.
Dog digs a right hand into Barakat's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barakat's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barakat prevents a body shot from Dog.
Dog misses with some punches.
Barakat tries a body shot but Dog blocks it.
Dog on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T2#
Barakat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dog has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dog prevents a body shot from Barakat.
Barakat blocks a body shot from Dog.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dog - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Barakat working Dog over with knees to the body.
Barakat tries a knee to the head but Dog blocks it.
Dog's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dog lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barakat's elbow.
Barakat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dog.
Barakat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dog is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Barakat looking to throw knees to the head but Dog is blocking nicely.
Barakat tries a knee to the head but Dog blocks it.
Dog misses with a body punch.
Dog managing to block the knees to the body from Barakat.
Qasim Barakat has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barakat blocking some punches.
Dog lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barakat backwards. #T3##BC2#
Dog manages to break the clinch.
Barakat wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barakat throws a shot from downtown. Dog moves away and avoids it.
Dog moves out of range of the strikes.
Dog takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good leg kick by Dog there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dog misses with a hook
and Barakat counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dog's knee momentarily.
A head kick misses from Barakat.
Good leg kick by Barakat there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barakat looks for the body kick but Dog saw that one coming.
Dog feints a counter leg kick.
Qasim Barakat is winning the standup battle so far.
Dog moves away from the strike by Barakat.
Barakat is looking to slow Dog down with leg kicks.
Dog fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barakat is out of range.
Barakat connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barakat. That's going to slow Dog down.
Barakat scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dog in his tracks. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dog lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barakat misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dog doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dog avoids the body shot from Barakat.
Barakat misses with a head kick.
Dog feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barakat's calf.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dog. Barakat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barakat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barakat connects with a leg kick. Dog looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good leg kick by Barakat there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barakat swings for the body but Dog moves out of range.
Barakat throws a jab when Dog was well out of range.
Dog lands a slapping body shot.
Barakat connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dog misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barakat throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dog was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Barakat here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Barakat throws a sloppy head kick and Dog moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Qasim Barakat dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Dog slips under a jab.
Barakat takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dog throws a chopping leg kick but Barakat manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dog moves out of range as Barakat throws a body kick.
Barakat lands with an overhand left.
Barakat connects with a leg kick. Dog looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barakat misses with a lunging right hand
and Dog counters with a nice low kick that buckles Barakat's knee momentarily.
Dog looks for the body kick but Barakat saw that one coming.
Barakat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barakat lands a nice shot that snaps Dog's head back.
A slow jab from Dog misses its intended target.
It looked like Barakat wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barakat.
Barakat connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dog is looking to slow Barakat down with leg kicks.
Barakat takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barakat scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Dog throws a leg kick that misses.
Barakat scores with a head kick. Dog tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Dog is predictable there
and Barakat counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dog checks a leg kick.
Barakat rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dog moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice side step and Dog releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Barakat throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dog tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barakat is able to avoid easily.
Dog slips a jab from Barakat.
Barakat throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barakat.
Barakat defending well as Dog loads up on a big left hand.
Dog throws a head kick but Barakat moves out of range.
Dog scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dog misses with a wild body shot.
Dog lands a nice shot to the body.
Big Dog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Qasim Barakat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Barakat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dog moves away.
Barakat throws a body kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Dog.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barakat lands a nice hook to Dog's body. Dog takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barakat swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dog counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barakat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dog.
Barakat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dog missing with a left hand there. Barakat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dog cracks the inside of Barakat's front leg.
Dog jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barakat misses with a straight left.
Dog takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dog takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dog throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dog misses with a body shot. #T3#
Dog throws the kick towards the body but Barakat avoids it.
Dog with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barakat scores with a hook to the body. Dog takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dog scores with a leg kick.
Dog on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barakat. Barakat obviously looking to wear him down.
Dog lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barakat at a distance.
Dog lands a head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Qasim Barakat has been cut.
Barakat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barakat scores with a jab. Dog acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Barakat tenderised Dog's leg. Dog is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dog throws out a powerful jab.
A head kick misses from Barakat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dog connects with a body shot.
A big left from Dog misses.
Barakat appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Dog slips a jab and a cross from Barakat.
Dog rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barakat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dog digs a good body shot into Barakat's ribs.
Dog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barakat.
Barakat takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barakat misses with a looping right.
Dog looks to land a left hand but Barakat moved out of range nicely.
Barakat lands a head shot.
Barakat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dog wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dog throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dog defending well as Barakat loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Barakat.
Dog pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A head kick misses from Barakat.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Big Dog.
Well Barakat 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Qasim Barakat!

Qasim Barakat very nearly forgot to thank FORCEE amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: EPL 12 Playoffs Round 1     
Date:   Jul 05, 2017
#R1#
Barakat tries a head kick but it misses.
Lodano lunges at Barakat with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barakat's hand. #CUT#
It looks like Qasim Barakat has been cut.
Lodano misses with a low kick.
Barakat with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barakat misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lodano lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barakat checks a low kick from Lodano.
Barakat tries a quick counter leg kick but Lodano is wise to it.
Barakat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barakat let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barakat connects with a right hand. Lodano shakes it off.
Barakat moves out of range of the strikes.
Barakat tries a head kick but it misses.
Lodano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barakat throws a right hand that misses
enabling Lodano to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been told by Lodano's head coaches at aLion's MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lodano takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lodano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barakat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lodano moves forwards but Barakat connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Qasim Barakat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barakat thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lodano missing with a left hand there. Barakat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Qasim Barakat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Barakat with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barakat fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lodano is looking to score with low kicks.
Lodano avoids the head kick by Barakat.
Barakat loads up on a big right hand but Lodano slips the punch.
Barakat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lodano connects with the punch.
Barakat scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barakat darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barakat scores with a nice body kick.
Barakat misses with a wild combination.
Lodano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Barakat finds it's way through Lodano's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barakat lands with a right hand.
Barakat motions for Lodano to come forward. Barakat throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Barakat cracks a nice hook into Lodano's ribs.
Barakat connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barakat. That's going to slow Lodano down.
Lodano ducks right into an uppercut from Barakat.
Barakat throws a good cross that connects.
Lodano tries to clinch but Barakat is having none of it.
Barakat swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lodano.
Barakat just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Barakat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Barakat lands a right hand.
Barakat trying to land knees to the body.
Barakat takes a shot to the head.
Barakat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lodano blocks it with crossed arms.
Barakat lands with a right to the head.
Lodano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A knee to the head by Barakat. #BC#
Lodano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
A cross from Lodano lands.
Barakat ducks under a wild hook from Lodano.
Lodano walks into a straight right hand from Barakat.
Barakat scoring well with a low kick there.
Lodano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barakat moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Barakat.
Lodano cracks a nice hook into Barakat's ribs.
Barakat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lodano looks to land a right hand but Barakat moved out of range.
Barakat is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lodano had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Barakat stuns Lodano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barakat avoids the body shot from Lodano.
Lodano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barakat was well out of range. Poor timing from Lodano.
Lodano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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!
Lodano lands the left hand.
Barakat with a nice cross.#T4#
Barakat takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barakat connects with a right hand. Lodano shakes it off.
Lodano tries to move into range but Barakat moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barakat's corner calls for a 1-2. Barakat obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lodano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lodano throws out a loose jab but Barakat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barakat lands a front kick.
Barakat lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lodano's sensitive parts.
Barakat throws a lazy body kick
and Lodano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Barakat. Lodano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lodano 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.
Barakat scores with a spinning back kick!
Barakat lands a lovely overhand right.
Barakat throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Barakat is predictable there
and Lodano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Qasim Barakat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Qasim Barakat's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barakat, as that shot connected.
Lodano throws a body punch but Barakat moves out of range.
Lodano looks to land a right hand but Barakat moved out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barakat. That's going to slow Lodano down.
Barakat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barakat lands a head kick. Lodano smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lodano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lodano takes one on the button.
Lodano connects with a looping right hand.
Barakat delivers a nice body kick.
Barakat feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lodano's calf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Lodano closes the distance and pushes Barakat back into the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Barakat.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Barakat. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Barakat trying to land knees to the body.
Barakat throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Lodano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice defenses there by Barakat.#T1#
Lodano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barakat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lodano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Lodano misses the target.
Barakat staying out of range there.
Lodano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barakat lands the left hand.
Barakat connects with a high kick.
Barakat connects with a solid leg kick.
Barakat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barakat jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barakat throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lodano misses with a body shot.
Barakat throws a fast counter high kick but Lodano manages to duck under it in time.
Barakat chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lodano fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Barakat gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lodano pressing his opponent against the cage.
Barakat can't find room to land a body shot as Lodano controls the action.
Barakat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barakat lands a nice uppercut.
Barakat's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lodano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lodano lands a shoulder strike.
Barakat scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Lucas Lodano has been cut.
Barakat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lodano.
Barakat unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC2#
Barakat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lodano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lodano just misses with a punch to the body.
Lodano lands with a hook. Barakat tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Lodano throws an overhand right that lands on Barakat's shoulder, as Barakat tries to avoid the shot.
Lodano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lodano there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lodano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lodano scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lodano misses with a straight left. #CL#
Lodano takes the fight into the clinch.
Barakat working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barakat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lodano managing to block the knees to the body from Barakat.
A head punch on the inside from Barakat fails to land.
Lodano tries to break the clinch but Barakat is controlling the position.
Barakat blocks a body shot from Lodano.
Lodano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lodano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Lodano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barakat blocks a body shot from Lodano.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barakat.
Lodano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Barakat on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lodano can't find room to land a body shot as Barakat controls the action.
Lodano avoiding damage as Barakat throws knees to the body.
Barakat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lodano blocks it with crossed arms.
Barakat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lodano is defending well for now.
Lodano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barakat backwards.
Lodano lands a shoulder strike.
Lodano working aggressively here.
Lodano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barakat backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barakat creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barakat tries a knee to the head but Lodano blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Lodano fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Qasim Barakat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Barakat throws a body punch but Lodano moves out of range.
Lodano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Barakat was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lodano misses with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barakat.
Barakat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barakat fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lodano is looking to counter punch.
Lodano with a jab.#CL#
Lodano darts in and clinches Barakat up against the cage.
Barakat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Barakat fails to land.
Lodano misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lodano misses with some punches.
Barakat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lodano swings wildly with an uppercut but Barakat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barakat softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Barakat lands a nice shot to the body.
Lodano throws a punch but it's blocked by Barakat.
Lodano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barakat backwards.
Barakat throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lodano looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barakat lands a right hand.
Barakat lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lodano.
Barakat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barakat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Barakat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barakat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lodano takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice body punch from Barakat.
Barakat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lodano working aggressively here.
Barakat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lucas Lodano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Qasim Barakat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Qasim Barakat seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Barakat lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lodano.#BC#
Lodano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lodano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barakat changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lodano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lodano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barakat. Lodano shrugs it off though.
Barakat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lodano.
A good leg kick by Barakat.
Barakat fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lodano on the side of the head.
Barakat scoring well with a low kick there.
Lodano steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Barakat. That one must have hurt.
Lodano blocks a head kick by Barakat.
Lodano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T3#
Barakat connects with a leg kick. Lodano looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barakat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lodano.
Barakat throws a body punch but Lodano moves out of range.
Jab by Barakat.
Lodano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lodano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barakat moves away.
Barakat turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Barakat moves into the clinch successfully.
Lodano tries a body shot but Barakat blocks it.
Lodano working aggressively here. #BC#
Lodano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lodano misses with a looping left.
A punch lands to the side of Lodano 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
Lodano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Qasim Barakat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barakat lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lodano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barakat makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barakat with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barakat.
Barakat connects with a body shot.
Barakat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lodano.
Barakat looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barakat scores with a nice strike.
Barakat lands with a kick to the temple. Lodano shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Barakat lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barakat avoids the body shot from Lodano.
Lodano will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A good leg kick by Barakat.
Barakat with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barakat connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barakat lands a nice looking body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Qasim Barakat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barakat has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge George Francis scores the fight for Qasim Barakat!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Qasim Barakat!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Qasim Barakat!

Qasim Barakat wins by unanimous decision!

Qasim Barakat made sure to mention his sponsor, FORCEE in his post fight interview.

 

Event: EPL 12.4     
Date:   May 24, 2017
#R1#
Barakat throws a shot to the body.
De Villefort uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barakat.
A punch combination from Barakat misses.
Barakat swings for the body but De Villefort moves out of range.
De Villefort throws a good cross that connects.
De Villefort 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.
Barakat misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Barakat drives through and clinches with De Villefort against the cage. #T1#
Barakat misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
De Villefort gets control of Barakat's arms and successfully pulls guard. De Villefort will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
De Villefort wants to sweep but no luck.
Barakat controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Barakat has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing De Villefort to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Barakat is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - De Villefort pulls down on the head and he's put Barakat to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gerard De Villefort!
During a confident post fight interview, Gerard De Villefort thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Ascension 0429     
Date:   Apr 29, 2017
#R1#
Barakat throws a sloppy head kick and Vontavious Payne moves out of range easily.
Vontavious Payne throws a body kick that misses.
Vontavious Payne throws a head kick but Barakat moves out of range.
A nice side step and Barakat releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Barakat looks to land a left hand but Vontavious Payne moved out of range nicely.
Barakat ducks under a wild hook from Vontavious Payne.
Barakat throws a head kick but Vontavious Payne moves out of range.
Barakat 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.
Barakat checks a low kick from Vontavious Payne.
Barakat chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vontavious Payne can pounce on him.
Barakat throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vontavious Payne lands with a kick to the ribs.
Vontavious Payne pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barakat is out of range and Vontavious Payne settles back down. #CL2#
Barakat instigates a clinch.
Barakat gets underhooks to prevent Vontavious Payne's takedown attempt. #T1#
Vontavious Payne pushes Barakat back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barakat lands with a short shot to the head.
Barakat blocking some punches.
Vontavious Payne misses with a punch to the body.
Vontavious Payne is leaning against Barakat and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barakat blocks a body shot from Vontavious Payne.
Vontavious Payne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barakat throws a head punch that misses.
Barakat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vontavious Payne goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barakat prevents it.
Barakat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A body shot lands from Barakat.
Barakat lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vontavious Payne backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Vontavious Payne fails to land.
Vontavious Payne swings wildly with an uppercut but Barakat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barakat throws a head punch that misses.
Vontavious Payne misses with some punches. #TD#
Vontavious Payne has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Barakat is trying to keep an underhook but Vontavious Payne manages to get the takedown into half guard.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barakat is not content to let Vontavious Payne control the position.
Barakat is controlling Vontavious Payne's trapped leg to prevent Vontavious Payne from advancing to side control.
Vontavious Payne thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barakat's head.
Barakat manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Barakat is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Vontavious Payne scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barakat controlling Vontavious Payne's posture.
Vontavious Payne lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vontavious Payne wants to control from the top but Barakat keeps moving.
Barakat seems keen to control Vontavious Payne's posture.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vontavious Payne accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barakat utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barakat controls Vontavious Payne momentarily but Vontavious Payne frees himself.
Vontavious Payne throwing strikes but missing.
Barakat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vontavious Payne.
Barakat trying to control the position here.
Vontavious Payne scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barakat is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Vontavious Payne postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vontavious Payne 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.
Barakat is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Vontavious Payne throwing strikes from guard but Barakat blocks nicely.
Vontavious Payne missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vontavious Payne being controlled here momentarily.
Barakat keeping full guard, as Vontavious Payne tries to pass.
Barakat trying to control the position here.
Barakat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vontavious Payne.
Vontavious Payne keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barakat's head.
Barakat trying to keep a closed guard but Vontavious Payne is proving a slippery customer.
Barakat has Vontavious Payne pulled in close to control his posture.
Vontavious Payne keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barakat's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maurice Vontavious Payne dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Barakat slips a straight right by Vontavious Payne.
Barakat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vontavious Payne.
A combination from Barakat does no damage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vontavious Payne.
Vontavious Payne throws a leg kick that misses.
Vontavious Payne checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vontavious Payne attempts a counter takedown but Barakat avoids it well and moves away.
Barakat misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vontavious Payne misses with a head kick.
Barakat goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vontavious Payne is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barakat can do to turn this around?
Vontavious Payne throws a combination. Barakat tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Donk. Barakat catches Vontavious Payne right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Vontavious Payne needs to keep his hands up - Barakat had a free shot at his head there.
Vontavious Payne misses with an uppercut
and Barakat counters with a stiff right hand.
Vontavious Payne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barakat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barakat looks to land a left hand but Vontavious Payne moved out of range nicely.
Vontavious Payne misses with a kick to the body.
Barakat avoids a kick to the body.
Barakat checks a leg kick.
Barakat shapes to counter with a head kick.
Vontavious Payne throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barakat throws out a leg kick but Vontavious Payne moves out of range and Barakat only half commits.
Maurice Vontavious Payne is winning the standup battle so far.
Vontavious Payne throws a body punch but Barakat moves out of range.
Barakat jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
Vontavious Payne throws a leg kick but Barakat moved away.
Barakat swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vontavious Payne misses with a kick to the body.
Barakat doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Barakat misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vontavious Payne swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barakat counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vontavious Payne walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barakat takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barakat moves out of range as Vontavious Payne throws a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barakat.
Barakat slips under a jab.
Vontavious Payne with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barakat to score with a decent uppercut.
Vontavious Payne swings for the body but Barakat moves out of range. #T3#
Vontavious Payne scoring well with a low kick there.
A clash of legs there as Barakat blocks the low kick.
A nice side step and Barakat releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vontavious Payne thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Barakat if he has to take too many more of those.
Barakat slips a jab and a cross from Vontavious Payne.
Barakat looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barakat defending well as Vontavious Payne loads up on a big left hand.
Barakat is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Barakat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barakat scores with a head kick. Vontavious Payne tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Vontavious Payne fails with a takedown attempt.
Vontavious Payne cracks Barakat with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Vontavious Payne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barakat's head.
Vontavious Payne dodges the punch combination from Barakat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vontavious Payne. Barakat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barakat looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vontavious Payne misses the jab.
Barakat loads up on a big right hand but Vontavious Payne slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barakat lands a jab-cross combination.
Barakat ducks under a wild hook from Vontavious Payne.
Barakat throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Qasim Barakat will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Vontavious Payne throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barakat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vontavious Payne.
Barakat walks into a jab.
Barakat throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vontavious Payne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barakat wants to clinch up but Vontavious Payne keeps it at a distance.
Vontavious Payne tries to land a leg kick but Barakat saw it coming and moves away.
Vontavious Payne lands a two punch combo.
Barakat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vontavious Payne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Barakat misses.
Vontavious Payne cracks Barakat with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vontavious Payne.
A clash of legs there as Vontavious Payne blocks the low kick.#T1#
Vontavious Payne misses with a straight right.
Barakat looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Vontavious Payne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vontavious Payne cracks Barakat with an open hand slap.
Vontavious Payne tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barakat is able to avoid easily.
Barakat tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vontavious Payne lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barakat at a distance.
Vontavious Payne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barakat manages to avoid it.
Barakat lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Barakat throws a nice head kick!
Barakat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vontavious Payne.
Barakat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vontavious Payne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Vontavious Payne ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maurice Vontavious Payne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vontavious Payne staying out of range there.
Vontavious Payne tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barakat is able to avoid easily.
Vontavious Payne scores with a body shot.
Vontavious Payne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barakat manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vontavious Payne. That's going to slow Barakat down.
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!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vontavious Payne.
Vontavious Payne is looking to chop away at Barakat's legs.
Barakat throws a combination that misses
and Vontavious Payne counters with a low kick, right behind Barakat 's knee.
Barakat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vontavious Payne.
Vontavious Payne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Vontavious Payne throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vontavious Payne throws a right hand that Barakat ducks under and follows up with a left that Barakat also avoids with ease.
Barakat tries a head kick but it misses.
Barakat throws a series of punches but Vontavious Payne avoids them all with ease.
Barakat takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Vontavious Payne misses with a hook.
Vontavious Payne tries a head kick but it misses.
Barakat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Vontavious Payne misses its target.
Barakat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vontavious Payne.
Vontavious Payne throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T4#
Vontavious Payne feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barakats jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Barakat clinches with his opponent.
Vontavious Payne tries to throw a body punch but Barakat avoids it by throwing Vontavious Payne back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Barakat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vontavious Payne blocks it with crossed arms.
Barakat's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barakat is leaning against Vontavious Payne and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barakat cracks Vontavious Payne with a nice body shot.
Vontavious Payne being controlled against the cage.
Barakat struggles to land a body shot inside as Vontavious Payne controls his hands.
Barakat crunches a lovely knee into Vontavious Payne's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barakat swings wildly with an uppercut but Vontavious Payne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barakat lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vontavious Payne or not.
Vontavious Payne misses with a body punch.
Vontavious Payne tries to work over Barakat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maurice Vontavious Payne showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vontavious Payne 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maurice Vontavious Payne!

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

 

Event: Ascension 0408     
Date:   Apr 08, 2017
#R1#
Hoi throws a sloppy body shot
and Hoi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some bone on bone action there as Barakat checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barakat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Hoi looks to move away, Barakat throws a big counter combo but Hoi just gets out of the way.
Hoi throws a head kick that misses
and Barakat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Hoi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Barakat scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hoi tries a body shot but Barakat blocks it.
Barakat is working Hoi over against the cage.
Barakat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barakat lands a nice uppercut.
Hoi misses with a punch on the inside.
Barakat lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hoi misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to Barakat's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hoi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoi avoiding damage as Barakat throws knees to the body.
Barakat swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barakat tries to stall but Hoi uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T1#
Hoi blocks an uppercut.
Hoi lands a left hand.
Hoi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barakat stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hoi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barakat misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hoi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barakat lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barakat lands a nice knee to the body.
Hoi looks winded!
Hoi tries to throw a body punch but Barakat avoids it by throwing Hoi back against the cage.
Barakat lands a left hand.
Barakat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoi's elbow.
Hoi working aggressively here.
Barakat leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hoi tries to throw a body punch but Barakat avoids it by throwing Hoi back against the cage.
Barakat lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hoi.#T2#
Barakat throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barakat lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barakat with a knee to the head.
Barakat lands an uppercut.
Barakat lands with a light punch inside.
Barakat scores with a shoulder strike.
Barakat utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Barakat.
Barakat misses with a punch to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Barakat.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barakat.
Barakat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hoi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hoi has a couple of punches blocked by Barakat.
Barakat is leaning against Hoi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barakat slows down the pace here.
Hoi lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Hoi prevents a body shot from Barakat.
Barakat tries a body shot but Hoi blocks it.
Barakat scores with a shoulder strike.
Barakat lands a shot to the body.
Barakat lands a nice shot to the body.
Hoi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barakat lands with a right to the head.
Barakat lands a nice knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Barakat.
Barakat is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right from Barakat on the inside.
Barakat lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hoi backwards.
Nice body punch from Barakat - that landed with a thud.
Hoi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hoi lands with a short shot to the head.
Barakat blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Barakat on the inside. #T4#
Hoi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barakat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoi's elbow.
Barakat lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hoi backwards.
Barakat lands with a left to the head. #ROC#
Hoi is rocked!
Barakat lands a knee to the body.
Barakat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hoi avoids it.
Barakat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Barakat lands with a right to the head.
Hoi is still on wobbly legs! Can Barakat finish him?
Barakat is working the Thai clinch up against the cage. He yanks Hoi's head to one side and delivers a picture perfect knee, right on the button! Boom! Down goes Hoi! He's out! He's out! The fight is over, just like that!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Qasim Barakat!
Qasim Barakat decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: Ascension 0311     
Date:   Mar 11, 2017
#R1#
Frederick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frederick on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#
It looks like Cedrick Frederick has been cut.
Barakat tries a head kick but it misses.
Frederick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Frederick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Frederick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barakat seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Frederick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barakat counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Frederick throws the left hand but Barakat avoids the punch easily.
Barakat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frederick was well out of range. Poor timing from Barakat.
Barakat throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Frederick paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barakat blocks the body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Barakat.
Barakat misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frederick throws a right hand that misses
and Barakat counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
A lazy body kick from Frederick
and Barakat counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Barakat.
Some wild striking there from Barakat.
Frederick lands a head kick!
Frederick misses with an uppercut
and Barakat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barakat throws a leg kick
and Frederick counters with a thumping low kick.
Barakat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barakat tries to counter by clinching up but Frederick breaks away and moves out of range.
Frederick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frederick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barakat.
Barakat feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Frederick loads up on a big right hand but Barakat slips the punch.
Barakat seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Frederick connects with the punch.
Frederick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Frederick pushes Barakat away with a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Frederick.
Frederick thows a leg kick but Barakat checks it
and Barakat counters with a leg kick.
Barakat checks a low kick from Frederick.
Frederick misses with a lunging right hand
and Barakat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frederick fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Frederick bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barakat's head backwards.
Frederick works the jab nicely.#CL#
Barakat closes the distance and clinches.
Barakat lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Barakat stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Frederick has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Barakat blocking some punches.
Barakat keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Frederick's efforts to push away.
Frederick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frederick is trying to force a seperation but Barakat has the dominant position.
Frederick looking to stall.
A right hand to the body from Barakat.
Barakat throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fredericks head.
Barakat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Frederick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frederick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barakat wants to stall.
Barakat lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barakat.
Frederick looks winded!
Frederick is stalling here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barakat creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Barakat's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T4#
Barakat prevents Frederick from breaking the clinch.
Barakat stalling the fight.
Frederick scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barakat tries a body shot but Frederick blocks it.
Barakat prevents a body shot from Frederick.
Nice body punch from Barakat.
Barakat blocking some punches.
Frederick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frederick can't break the clinch.
Barakat scores with a shot to the side of Frederick's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frederick.
Barakat working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frederick working hard to break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Frederick.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Frederick is trying to break the clinch but Barakat has him pressed against the cage.
Barakat lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barakat lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frederick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Qasim Barakat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cedrick Frederick's cut.
That's time! Barakat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nice body punch from Frederick.
A cross from Frederick lands.#CL#
Barakat drives through and clinches with Frederick against the cage.
Barakat lands a right hand.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Barakat as Frederick tries to tie him up.
Barakat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frederick lands a right hand.
Frederick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barakat lands a right hand that snaps the head of Frederick backwards. #CUT#
That has opened up Cedrick Frederick's cut even more.
Frederick tries to circle away but Barakat has him pinned against the cage.
Nice body punch from Barakat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barakat cracks Frederick with a nice body shot.
Frederick taking a breather. #BC2#
Frederick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barakat moves away from the strike by Frederick.
Barakat scores with a crisp jab that stopped Frederick in his tracks. #T1#
Frederick misses with a looping left.
Frederick throws an off balance right hand
and Barakat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Frederick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Frederick throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Frederick scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cedrick Frederick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barakat feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fredericks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barakat steps in with a hook that catches Frederick right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Barakat follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Frederick looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Qasim Barakat!
Qasim Barakat bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Ascension 0211     
Date:   Feb 11, 2017
#R1#
Nicolosi feints and then cracks Barakat's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barakat down.
Nicolosi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nicolosi looks to throw the jab but Barakat is out of range.
Barakat throwing a counter right hand but Nicolosi manages to avoid it.
Nicolosi dips to his left and cracks Barakat with an uppercut!
Barakat takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nicolosi cracks Barakat with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nicolosi.
Nicolosi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barakat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nicolosi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barakat.
Nicolosi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nicolosi digs a good body shot into Barakat's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Nicolosi tenderised Barakat's leg. Barakat is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nicolosi looks to score with a jab to the body but Barakat is just out of range.#T1#
Barakat takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nicolosi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barakat.
Nicolosi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barakat was well out of range. Poor timing from Nicolosi.
Barakat throws a body punch but Nicolosi moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Nicolosi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nicolosi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nicolosi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barakat manages to avoid it.
Barakat throws a big counter combination but Nicolosi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nicolosi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barakat throws a shot from downtown. Nicolosi moves away and avoids it.
Nicolosi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Nicolosi throws a good cross that connects.
Nicolosi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barakat scoring well with a low kick there.
Barakat throws a lazy right hand but Nicolosi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nicolosi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barakat.
Nicolosi tries to clinch up.
Nicolosi avoids the head kick by Barakat.
Barakat sets himself, and Nicolosi steps forward looking for the clinch! Barakat avoids it this time.
Nicolosi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Barakat wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nicolosi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barakat looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A left lands for Nicolosi.
Nicolosi checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL2#
Nicolosi moves into the clinch.#T3#
Barakat is looking to break free of the clinch but Nicolosi has double underhooks.
Barakat prevents a body shot from Nicolosi.
Nicolosi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Barakat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Nicolosi.
Barakat on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Barakat breaks from the clinch.
Nicolosi throws a body punch but Barakat moves out of range.
It looked like Barakat was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nicolosi throws a sloppy body shot
and Barakat makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barakat closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barakat throws out a leg kick but Nicolosi moves out of range and Barakat only half commits.
Barakat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Good leg kick by Barakat there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice straight punches there by Nicolosi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nicolosi.
The crowd cheers as Nicolosi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barakat doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Nicolosi drives through and clinches with Barakat against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicolosi can't find room to land a body shot as Barakat controls the action.
Barakat misses with a knee strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nicolosi stalling against the cage.
Barakat avoids the elbow strike from Nicolosi, against the cage.
Nicolosi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nicolosi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nicolosi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barakat tries to circle away but Nicolosi has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Nicolosi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Barakat throws a jab but it's blocked by Nicolosi.
Barakat sets himself, and Nicolosi steps forward looking for the clinch! Barakat avoids it this time.
A lazy left from Nicolosi finds it's target.
Barakat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nicolosi.
Nicolosi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barakat in his tracks.
Barakat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nicolosi.
Barakat fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barakat throws an overhand right that lands on Nicolosi's shoulder, as Nicolosi tries to avoid the shot.
Nicolosi scores with a one two! Barakat had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Frank Nicolosi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Nicolosi misses.
Nicolosi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Nicolosi throws a big shot that misses.
Nicolosi tries to clinch but Barakat is having none of it.
Barakat swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nicolosi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Barakat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barakat, right into the meat.
Nicolosi tries to close the distance and clinch but Barakat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nicolosi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barakat's calf.
Barakat sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nicolosi misses with an uppercut. Barakat saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nicolosi. #T2#
Barakat avoids a kick to the body.
Nicolosi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Nicolosi clinches up with Barakat and pushes him back against the cage.
Nicolosi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barakat blocks it with crossed arms.
Nicolosi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barakat has had enough of the clinch but Nicolosi keeps him there for the moment.
Nicolosi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barakat missing with knees to the body.
Nicolosi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nicolosi trying to land knees to the body.
Nicolosi presses Barakat against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barakat is trying to break free.
Barakat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Barakat fails to land.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nicolosi 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.#T3#
Nicolosi lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barakat on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nicolosi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barakat's efforts to push away.
Nicolosi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nicolosi pushes Barakat back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nicolosi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nicolosi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barakat blocks it with crossed arms.
Barakat on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barakat tries a knee to the head but Nicolosi blocks it.
Nicolosi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barakat unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nicolosi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barakat is defending well for now.
Nicolosi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nicolosi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barakat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nicolosi.
Nicolosi blocks a body shot from Barakat.
Frank Nicolosi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nicolosi blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Nicolosi throws a punch but it's blocked by Barakat.
Barakat lands a right hand.
Barakat fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Barakat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barakat avoids the body shot from Nicolosi.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Barakat throws a hook but Nicolosi blocks it.
Nicolosi tries to counter by closing the distance.
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!
Nicolosi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barakat is out of range.
Nicolosi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A punch combination from Barakat misses.
Nicolosi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barakat throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nicolosi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barakat is out of range and Nicolosi settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Nicolosi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Barakat throws a nice looking combination but Nicolosi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Frank Nicolosi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nicolosi staying out of range there.
Nicolosi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Barakat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nicolosi scores with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Barakat. Beautiful body shot.
Nicolosi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barakat manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barakat misses with a straight right.
Nicolosi is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolosi looks to land a right hand but Barakat moved out of range.
Barakat throws a quick counter head kick but Nicolosi was just out of range.
Nicolosi lands a jab to the nose.
Barakat throws a series of punches but Nicolosi avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Nicolosi darts in and clinches Barakat up against the cage.#T1#
Barakat misses with a knee strike.
Nicolosi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barakat scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Barakat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nicolosi tries to clinch but Barakat moves out of range.
Barakat throws out a leg kick but Nicolosi moves out of range and Barakat only half commits.
Nicolosi dodges the punch combination from Barakat.
Nicolosi scores with the left hand. Barakat knows he should have avoided that one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nicolosi, right into the meat.
Nicolosi throws a looping overhand right but Barakat ducks down to avoid it.
Barakat is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Nicolosi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nicolosi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barakat throws out the jab.
Nicolosi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nicolosi checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Nicolosi instigates a clinch. #BC#
Barakat breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Nicolosi has managed to clinch.
Barakat misses with a knee strike.
Barakat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nicolosi misses with a knee strike.
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!
Nicolosi can't find room to land a body shot as Barakat controls the action.
Nicolosi has Barakat pushed against the cage.
Barakat looking to throw knees to the head but Nicolosi is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nicolosi. #T3#
Nicolosi misses with a punch to the body.
Nicolosi tries to work over Barakat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barakat missing with knees to the body.
Nicolosi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nicolosi pushes Barakat back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nicolosi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Barakat's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barakat takes an elbow to the forehead.
Barakat takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Qasim Barakat has been cut.
Barakat takes an elbow to the forehead. #ROC2#
Barakat is rocked!
Nicolosi lands a big right hand that drops Barakat! The killer instinct kicks in and Nicolosi finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Nicolosi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Nicolosi!
An out of breath and clearly excited Frank Nicolosi thanked Sun-Tzu for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: Ascension 0114     
Date:   Jan 14, 2017
#R1#
Barakat takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#
It looks like Qasim Barakat has been cut.
Barakat lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Malone throws a lazy right hand but Barakat sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barakat misses with a jab, cross combination.
Malone was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Barakat lands with a hook. Malone tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#
It looks like Frankie Malone has been cut.
Barakat moves out of range of the body kick.
Barakat throws a leg kick that misses.
Barakat bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Malone avoids the head kick by Barakat.
Frankie Malone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malone lands a leg kick and bounces 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!
Barakat scores with a crisp jab that stopped Malone in his tracks. #CL2#
Malone gets a clinch.
Barakat lands a hook that snaps the head of Malone backwards.
Barakat misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Malone manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Malone throws a body kick that misses.
Malone throws a leg kick but Barakat sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL2#
Malone closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Barakat keeps control of Malone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Barakat.
We've been informed that Malone 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.#BC#
Barakat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malone throws a right hand that misses
and Barakat counters with a straight right hand.
Barakat scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Malone.
Malone throws a leg kick
and Barakat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barakat. That's going to slow Malone down.
Malone throws a body kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Malone.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Malone throws a lazy head kick
and Barakat counters with a head kick.
Malone fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barakat is out of range.
Barakat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malone looks to throw a body kick
and Barakat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barakat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Malone throws a leg kick
and Barakat counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barakat misses with a body shot.
Malone throws a leg kick but Barakat checks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Malone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barakat was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Barakat misses with a head kick.
Barakat throws a body punch but Malone moves out of range. #T3#
Malone scoring well with a low kick there.
That kick from Malone tenderised Barakat's leg. Barakat is trying to keep his angry face on.
Malone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barakat was well out of range. Poor timing from Malone.
A low kick from Malone misses
and Barakat counters with an outside leg kick.
Malone is looking to clinch but Barakat is avoiding it.
Barakat throwing a counter right hand but Malone manages to avoid it.
Malone doesn't manage to clinch there - Barakat circles away.
Barakat fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Malone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick by Malone misses
letting Barakat counter with a right hand.
Barakat throws a sloppy head kick and Malone moves out of range easily.
Malone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barakat swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Malone tried to score with a low kick but Barakat checks it.
Malone lands a really nice looking cross but Barakat seems unphased. #T4#
Barakat throws a head kick that Malone semi-blocks.
Malone darts in trying to clinch
and Barakat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barakat seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malone throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barakat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malone tries a head kick but it misses.
Malone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Malone misses
and Barakat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Malone.
Malone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barakat checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barakat lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Malone doesn't manage to clinch there - Barakat circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Qasim Barakat dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Barakat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Malone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malone looks to throw a body kick
and Barakat makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Barakat fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barakat lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barakat finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barakat connects with a body shot.
Malone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barakat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A lazy left from Barakat finds it's target.#KD#
Barakat lands a big head kick that sends Malone tumbling to the mat! Barakat takes a step backwards and waves Malone back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Malone is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malone slips a jab and a cross from Barakat.
Malone is still on wobbly legs! Can Barakat finish him?
Barakat just misses with a punch to the body.
Malone seems to have recovered his senses.
Barakat comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Malone throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barakat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malone can do to turn this around?#T1#
Barakat getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barakat lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#KD#
Barakat sends Malone crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Barakat is motioning to the referee to let Malone up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Malone throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Barakat connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barakat lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Malone at a distance.
Nice shot by Barakat.
Barakat connects with a solid leg kick.
Barakat lands with a nice combination. Malone backs away looking to recover.
Malone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malone throws a head kick that misses
and Barakat counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Malone is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Malone blocks a leg kick.
Malone appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Malone wants to slow Barakat down by chopping away at his legs.
Barakat throws a hook but Malone blocks it.
A head kick misses from Malone.
Barakat is looking to slow Malone down with leg kicks.
Barakat scores with a nice right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Barakat checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A low kick from Malone misses #KD#
and Barakat counters with a head kick that drops Malone to the mat! Malone scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
A low kick from Malone misses
and Barakat counters with a left and a right... And another left! Malone is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Qasim Barakat!
Qasim Barakat was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: MFN 365: MFN Olympics Rd 2     
Date:   Dec 15, 2016
#R1#
Barakat misses the shot to the body.
Barakat circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barakat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barakat looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson swings for the body but Barakat moves out of range.
Jackson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson throws a leg kick which misses Barakat's front leg but catches the back leg as Barakat tries to avoid it.
That kick from Jackson tenderised Barakat's leg. Barakat is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jackson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barakat 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.
Jackson 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.
A jab lands there for Jackson.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barakat gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jackson.
Jackson scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Jab by Barakat.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barakat lands with a shot to the body.
Barakat wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Barakat.
Jackson tries to counter by clinching up but Barakat breaks away and moves out of range.
A slow jab from Barakat misses its intended target.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pookie Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a wild body kick that Barakat sees coming a mile off.
Barakat throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jackson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Barakat counters with a thumping low kick.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Barakat throws a big counter head kick but Jackson avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barakat moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barakat! But no joy.
Barakat takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jackson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Barakat wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barakat moves out of range of the leg kick from Jackson.
Barakat looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barakat.
Barakat ducks right into an uppercut from Jackson. #CUT#
It looks like Qasim Barakat has been cut.
Jackson motions for Barakat to come forward. Jackson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barakat avoids a kick to the body.
Barakat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A telegraphed right hand from Barakat misses the target.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Barakat counters with a thumping low kick.
Barakat moves out of range of the body kick from Jackson.
Barakat swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barakat tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson misses with a hook to the body
and Barakat counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Barakat avoids it.
Jackson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Barakat counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barakat lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
Jackson misses with a combination
and Barakat counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson. #T4#
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Barakat saw that one coming.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Barakat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barakat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barakat throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT2#
It looks like Pookie Jackson has been cut.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
A solid body kick from Jackson.
Barakat walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jackson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barakat throws a low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily.
Barakat throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Qasim Barakat will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Jackson misses with the body kick
and Barakat counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Barakat.
Jackson throws a head kick but Barakat moves out of range.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson looks to throw a body kick
and Barakat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That kick from Jackson tenderised Barakat's leg. Barakat is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jackson is looking to score with low kicks.
Barakat looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pookie Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barakat thumps Jackson with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barakat cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Barakat keeps it at a distance.
Jackson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Barakat looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Jackson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Barakat lands with an overhand left.
Jackson connects with a leg kick. Barakat looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jackson throws out a leg kick but Barakat moves out of range and Jackson only half commits.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barakat! But no joy.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Barakat counters with a right hand to the body.
Qasim Barakat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#KD2#
Barakat sends Jackson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Barakat is motioning to the referee to let Jackson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Jackson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barakat throws a quick head kick that knocks Jackson silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Barakat is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Qasim Barakat!
Qasim Barakat bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: MFN 355     
Date:   Oct 19, 2016
#R1#
dAnconia throws out a leg kick but Barakat moves out of range and dAnconia only half commits.
A nice side step and Barakat releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
dAnconia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD#
dAnconia drives through with a takedown into Barakat's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
dAnconia is in close to Barakat's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barakat trying to control the position here.
dAnconia trying to control the position from guard on top but Barakat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barakat really doesn't want to stay on the ground with dAnconia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
dAnconia throwing strikes from guard but Barakat blocks nicely.
dAnconia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barakat is pulling down on dAnconia's head. It's preventing any offense from dAnconia, at least for the moment.#T1#
Barakat preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barakat trying to control the position here.
Barakat is trying to control the position but dAnconia postures up.
Barakat trying to control the position here.
dAnconia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
dAnconia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
dAnconia trying to control the position from guard on top but Barakat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
dAnconia is really struggling to control Barakat but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Barakat controlling dAnconia's posture. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
dAnconia wants to pass the guard but Barakat is keeping the position.
dAnconia trying to control the position from guard on top but Barakat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
dAnconia 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.
dAnconia postures up in Barakat's guard and throws a big left but Barakat blocks it.
dAnconia chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barakat working a defensive guard but dAnconia manages to pass into side control anyway.
dAnconia working away.
Barakat is looking to reverse the position.
dAnconia cracks Barakat with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barakat tries to bench press dAnconia off him but dAnconia keeps the position.
Barakat manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
dAnconia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've been hearing that dAnconia has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
dAnconia sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barakat defending well though.
Barakat is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Barakat preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
dAnconia trying to control from half guard but Barakat is working away.
Barakat is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
dAnconia trying to control from half guard but Barakat is working away.
Ground and pound from dAnconia.
dAnconia keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
dAnconia scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barakat wants to improve his position but dAnconia is controlling well.
Barakat has hold of dAnconia's hands but dAnconia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Barakat works his way to full guard. Good work.
dAnconia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barakat has momentary wrist control but dAnconia slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Barakat trying to keep a closed guard but dAnconia is proving a slippery customer.
dAnconia scoring with punches to the head and body.
Barakat controls dAnconia momentarily but dAnconia frees himself.
dAnconia looking to pass the guard.
dAnconia distracts Barakat with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
dAnconia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
dAnconia lands a couple of elbows.
Barakat is pulling down on dAnconia's head. It's preventing any offense from dAnconia, at least for the moment.
dAnconia wants to control from the top but Barakat keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
dAnconia chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francisco dAnconia 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#
dAnconia scoring well with a low kick there.
dAnconia throws a sloppy head kick and Barakat moves out of range easily.
dAnconia takes a swing at Barakat's ribcage but misses.
dAnconia throws a leg kick that misses.
dAnconia misses the shot to the body.
Barakat fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barakat tries a low kick but dAnconia avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Barakat blocks the low kick.
Barakat is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barakat lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Francisco dAnconia has been cut.
dAnconia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barakat throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
dAnconia manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Barakat on his heels. He'll look to pass Barakat's guard now, I'm sure.#T1#
dAnconia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
dAnconia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barakat's head.
dAnconia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barakat can do to turn this around?
dAnconia connects with a couple of short punches.
dAnconia postures up and lands a big shot to Barakat's brow.
Barakat controls dAnconia momentarily but dAnconia frees himself.
dAnconia with a nice head shot there.
dAnconia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
dAnconia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barakat is pulling down on dAnconia's head. It's preventing any offense from dAnconia, at least for the moment.
Barakat is continuing to stall.#T2#
dAnconia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barakat pulls dAnconia in to control the position.
dAnconia is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barakat wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and dAnconia is now in half guard.
dAnconia winds up and cracks Barakat with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
dAnconia lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Barakat quite badly. Barakat pulls dAnconia in close trying to recover. dAnconia postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Barakat on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Barakat doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francisco dAnconia!
After winning the bout, Francisco dAnconia thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: CFC REBIRTH     
Date:   Aug 13, 2016
#R1#
Baratheon throws a looping overhand right but Barakat ducks down to avoid it.
Barakat takes a jab right on the kisser.
Baratheon checks a leg kick.
Barakat throws a sloppy head kick and Baratheon moves out of range easily.
Baratheon tried to counter with a leg kick but Barakat avoided it.
Baratheon thumps Barakat with a low kick.
Barakat misses with a double jab.
Barakat's jab looks to have found its range, popping Baratheon under the eye.
Baratheon has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Baratheon connects with an inside leg kick.
Barakat 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.
Barakat lands a jab to the nose.
Baratheon throws a head kick but Barakat moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barakat! But no joy.
Baratheon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Baratheon cracks Barakat with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Baratheon looks to score with a jab to the body but Barakat is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Baratheon as he connects with a hook.
Baratheon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Barakat.
Barakat looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barakat is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Baratheon works Barakat's body with a nice hook.
Barakat avoids the body shot from Baratheon.
Baratheon tries to clinch up.
Baratheon defending well as Barakat loads up on a big left hand.
Baratheon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Baratheon misses with a body punch
and Barakat counters with a thumping low kick. #T2#
Barakat moves out of range as Baratheon strikes.
Baratheon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barakat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Robert Baratheon has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barakat turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barakat chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baratheon can pounce on him.
A big left from Barakat misses.
Baratheon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barakat.
Baratheon tried to score with a low kick but Barakat checks it.
Baratheon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Baratheon looks to throw a body kick
and Barakat counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barakat walks into a straight right hand from Baratheon.
Baratheon misses with a body shot. #T3#
Barakat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baratheon throws out the jab.
Baratheon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barakat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baratheon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baratheon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baratheon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Baratheon. Barakat shrugs it off though.
Barakat checks a low kick from Baratheon.
Barakat is looking for the big counter here.
Barakat throws a sloppy head kick and Baratheon moves out of range easily.
Baratheon misses with a looping right.
A jab from Baratheon misses.
Barakat throws out a counter right but Baratheon avoids it with no problem.
Baratheon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barakat moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T4#
A combination from Baratheon does no damage.
Barakat checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
Baratheon clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barakat utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Barakat tries to throw a body punch but Baratheon avoids it by throwing Barakat back against the cage.
Baratheon misses with a punch to the body.
Baratheon struggles to land a body shot inside as Barakat controls his hands.
Barakat lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Barakat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barakat lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barakat takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Baratheon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barakat moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Baratheon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Baratheon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Baratheon misses the jab.
Baratheon slips under a jab from Barakat.
An attempted straight right counter from Baratheon misses the target.
Barakat takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Barakat.
Baratheon wants to clinch.
Barakat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baratheon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baratheon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Baratheon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barakat moves away.
Baratheon has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Baratheon 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.
Baratheon lands a really nice looking cross but Barakat seems unphased.
Robert Baratheon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Barakat lands a nice shot that snaps Baratheon's head back.
Baratheon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barakat.
Baratheon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barakat tries to move into range but Baratheon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Baratheon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barakat circles away quickly and effectively.
Baratheon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barakat avoids the body shot from Baratheon.
Baratheon misses with an uppercut
and Barakat counters with a nice low kick that buckles Baratheon's knee momentarily.
Baratheon throws a looping overhand right but Barakat ducks down to avoid it.
Barakat throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Baratheon lands a jab to the head. #T2#
Baratheon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barakat manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Baratheon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barakat scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baratheon throws a lazy uppercut
and Barakat counters with a stiff right hand.
Baratheon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barakat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barakat throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baratheon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Baratheon scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Baratheon.
Barakat misses with the combination.
Baratheon pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Barakat takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Baratheon throws a right hand that Barakat ducks under and follows up with a left that Barakat also avoids with ease.
Barakat swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barakat gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Baratheon.
Baratheon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barakat was well out of range. Poor timing from Baratheon.
Baratheon doesn't manage to clinch there - Barakat circles away.
Barakat throws a head kick that misses.
Baratheon throws a hook but Barakat blocks it.
Baratheon scores with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Baratheon.
Baratheon thows a left - swing and a miss!
A countering left hand to the body from Barakat misses.
Baratheon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
Baratheon throws a body shot but no joy.
Barakat is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Baratheon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baratheon throws a series of punches but Barakat moves out of range.
Barakat's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut lands for Baratheon. That snapped Barakat's head back.
Baratheon with a jab.
Baratheon throws the left hand but Barakat avoids the punch easily.
Barakat throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baratheon lands a head kick!
Barakat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick from Barakat lands but Baratheon takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Baratheon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robert Baratheon's cut.
That's time! Baratheon'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#
Barakat connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Baratheon momentarily.
Baratheon throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Barakat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barakat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baratheon.
Baratheon moves out of range of the leg kick from Barakat.
Baratheon jabs Barakat to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Baratheon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Baratheon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baratheon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barakat works the jab nicely.
Barakat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baratheon throws out the jab.
Baratheon throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Baratheon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good shot there by Baratheon.
Barakat tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Baratheon is able to avoid easily.
Baratheon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Baratheon throws a front kick aimed at Barakat's knee but Barakat avoids it well.
Barakat misses with a looping right.
Barakat misses with a head kick.
Baratheon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Barakat manages to circle out of the way.
Baratheon cracks the inside of Barakat's front leg.
Barakat throws a lazy right hand but Baratheon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baratheon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barakat throws a right hand that misses
and Baratheon counters with a stiff right hand.
Barakat thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Barakat throws a body punch but Baratheon moves out of range.
Barakat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barakat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baratheon checks the leg kick.
Baratheon throws a lazy uppercut
and Barakat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barakat on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barakat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baratheon misses with an uppercut. Barakat saw that one coming.
Barakat is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Barakat stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Baratheon.
Barakat has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Baratheon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barakat.
As Barakat backs away, Baratheon returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Baratheon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Baratheon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barakat.
Baratheon misses with a jab to the body
and Barakat counters with a nice uppercut.
Barakat throws a leg kick that misses.
Baratheon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barakat scores with a one two! Baratheon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Baratheon 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 Barakat has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barakat and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Baratheon missing with a left hand there. Barakat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baratheon lunges at Barakat with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barakat's hand.
Baratheon throws the left hand but Barakat avoids the punch easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Baratheon. #T4#
Barakat ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baratheon with a hook.
Baratheon takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#
Robert Baratheon's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Barakat.
Barakat tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Baratheon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC2#
Baratheon is rocked!
Baratheon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oh Baratheon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baratheon throws a low kick but Barakat moves out of range easily.
Baratheon seems to have got his legs back now.
Barakat throws a head kick that misses.
Barakat misses with a low kick.
Baratheon fires out a quick counter leg kick but Barakat just manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Qasim Barakat.
I think Baratheon 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Baratheon!

A very excited looking Robert Baratheon rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: LEGACY! 75     
Date:   Jul 16, 2016
#R1#
Barakat lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Twborg lands the left hand.
Barakat throws a sloppy head kick
and Twborg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Twborg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barakat throws a sloppy head kick and Twborg moves out of range easily.
Twborg lands a nice hook to Barakat's body. Barakat takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barakat takes a swing at Twborg's ribcage but misses.
Twborg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barakat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barakat throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Twborg on the side of the head.
A big right from Twborg misses.
Barakat moves out of range of the body kick.
Barakat throws a quick counter head kick but Twborg was just out of range.#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barakat checks a leg kick.
Twborg throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Barakat makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Twborg lands a slapping body shot.
Twborg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barakat counters with a right hand to the body.
Barakat misses with a body punch
enabling Twborg to counter with a crisp jab.
Barakat throws a right and a left that both miss.
Twborg tried to score with a low kick but Barakat checks it.
Barakat throws a big counter combination but Twborg scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Twborg throws a head kick that misses.
Twborg misses with a combination
and Barakat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barakat is looking to wear down Twborg with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Twborg swings widly with a right hand
and Barakat makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A head kick by Barakat misses
and Twborg counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barakat has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Shark Tank in the buildup to the fight.
A head kick misses from Twborg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barakat scores with a nice right hand.
Barakat throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Twborg colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Barakat as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Twborg is left battered and dazed whilst Barakat and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Qasim Barakat!
After the fight, Qasim Barakat 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: LEGACY! 69     
Date:   Jun 11, 2016
#R1#
Joestar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barakat fires out a quick counter leg kick but Joestar just manages to avoid it.
Barakat misses with a head kick.
Barakat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barakat throws a nice head kick! #CUT#
It looks like Jordi Joestar has been cut.
Barakat throws a poor cross that misses
letting Joestar counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Joestar clinches.
Barakat digs a right hand underneath Joestar's ribcage. Joestar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Joestar swings wildly with an uppercut but Barakat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barakat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Joestar fails to land.
Joestar misses with a body punch.
Joestar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barakat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Joestar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barakat missing with knees to the body.
Barakat presses Joestar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Joestar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barakat is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Barakat content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Barakat gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#BC#
Barakat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barakat moves out of range as Joestar strikes.
Barakat swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Joestar.
Joestar throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Barakat to counter with a crisp jab.
Barakat circles away from the clinch attempt
and Barakat counters with a straight right hand.
Barakat falls off balance throwing a combination
and Joestar counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Barakat ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Barakat wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joestar moves out of range of the strikes.
Barakat moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Joestar scores with a nice body kick.
Joestar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barakat manages to avoid it.
Barakat looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joestar throws out a powerful jab.
Barakat misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Joestar doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A big left from Joestar misses.
Barakat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joestar.
Barakat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joestar.
Joestar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Barakat to counter with a crisp jab.
Barakat changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Barakat bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barakat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joestar looks to land a combination but Barakat avoids it well.
Barakat throws a right and a left that Joestar avoids nicely.
Joestar throws a body shot but no joy.
Joestar throws a sloppy head kick and Barakat moves out of range easily.
Nice shot by Barakat.
Barakat throws an overhand right that lands on Joestar's shoulder, as Joestar tries to avoid the shot.
Joestar throws a push kick but Barakat slaps the foot to one side.
Joestar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barakat. #T4#
Joestar scores with a push kick.
Barakat moves out of range as Joestar strikes.
Joestar avoids the head kick by Barakat.
Joestar lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joestar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barakat's head backwards.
Barakat moves out of range of the body kick from Joestar.
Barakat has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Joestar.
Barakat takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barakat throws a low kick but Joestar moves out of range easily.
Joestar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barakat circles away quickly and effectively.
Joestar lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jordi Joestar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jordi Joestar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Barakat throws a leg kick
and Joestar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Joestar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barakat manages to avoid it.
Joestar just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBarakat.
Barakat misses with a straight left.
Barakat avoids a kick to the body.
Joestar throws a hook but Barakat blocks it.
Barakat fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Joestar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Joestar cracks Barakat with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Joestar tries to clinch but Barakat moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barakat wants to slow Joestar down by chopping away at his legs.
Joestar throws a body punch but Barakat moves out of range.
Joestar misses with a low kick as Barakat jumps back.
Barakat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joestar moves away.#T1#
Joestar throws a head kick but Barakat moves out of range.
Barakat throws a counter high kick but Joestar was just alert enough to avoid it.
Barakat bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Joestar's head.
The fighters circle, before Joestar throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Barakat's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Joestar lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Jordi Joestar!
Jordi Joestar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Causing Havoc 64     
Date:   May 14, 2016
#R1#
Konstantinov throws a looping overhand right but Barakat ducks down to avoid it.
Konstantinov 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.
Konstantinov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barakat was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barakat has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Shark Tank in the buildup to the fight.
Barakat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Konstantinov moves away.
Konstantinov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Konstantinov looks to move away, Barakat throws a big counter combo but Konstantinov just gets out of the way.
Konstantinov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Konstantinov 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 Barakat has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barakat and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little feinted left hand from Barakat on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barakat throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT#
It looks like Boris Konstantinov has been cut.
Barakat blocks the body kick.
Konstantinov swings for the body but Barakat moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barakat waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Konstantinov.
Barakat throws a sloppy head kick
and Konstantinov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Konstantinov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Konstantinov throws out a loose jab but Barakat uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Barakat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barakat moves forwards but Konstantinov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Konstantinov throws the left hand but Barakat avoids the punch easily.
Barakat swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Konstantinov tries to counter with a clinch but Barakat shakes him off and moves away.
Konstantinov lands with a thumping leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Konstantinov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Barakat is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Konstantinov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barakat moves out of range of the strikes.
Konstantinov misses with a left hand
and Barakat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice body kick from Konstantinov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Konstantinov. Barakat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Konstantinov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Konstantinov. Beautiful body shot.
Konstantinov scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barakat blocks the body kick.
Konstantinov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Konstantinov just misses with a punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Barakat there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Konstantinov.
Konstantinov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barakat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barakat.
Konstantinov just misses with a punch to the body.
Konstantinov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barakat feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T3#
Barakat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Konstantinov throws a sloppy body shot #KD#
and Barakat counters with a head kick that drops Konstantinov to the mat! Konstantinov scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#
Konstantinov is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Boris Konstantinov's cut even more.
Barakat keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Konstantinov is still on wobbly legs! Can Barakat finish him?
Barakat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Konstantinov throws out the jab.
Barakat half committed to a counter leg kick.
Konstantinov misses with a shot to the body
and Barakat counters with an outside leg kick.
Barakat ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Konstantinov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Barakat counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Konstantinov out cold! What a finish! Barakat is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Qasim Barakat!
In his post fight interview, Qasim Barakat started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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