Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 236 - De Geno Vs Heimo
Date: Oct 09, 2022

#R1#
Presley tries to clinch but Barnkvist is having none of it.
Presley lunges at Barnkvist with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barnkvist's hand.
Barnkvist tries to land a front kick but Presley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Presley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Presley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Presley tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnkvist swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barnkvist throws a big counter combination but Presley scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Barnkvist 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.
Elvis Presley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Presley darts in and clinches Barnkvist up against the cage.
Presley stops a takedown attempt from Barnkvist.
Presley lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barnkvist.
Presley misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Presley lands a hook that snaps the head of Barnkvist backwards.
Presley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Presley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Barnkvist avoiding damage as Presley throws knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T1#
Presley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barnkvist or not.
Presley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Presley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Presley.
Presley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnkvist's elbow.
Presley scores a nice knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Presley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Presley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barnkvist wants to get back to striking at distance but Presley won't allow it.
Presley working aggressively here.
Barnkvist wants a takedown but no success here.
Presley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Presley tries a knee to the head but Barnkvist blocks it.
Presley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barnkvist blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Presley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Presley throws a head punch that misses.
Presley prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Barnkvist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnkvist is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Presley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist takes a knee to the side of the body.
Barnkvist is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Presley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Presley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Presley misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Presley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Presley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barnkvist avoids it.
Presley scores with a shot to the side of Barnkvist's head.
Presley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barnkvist blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Barnkvist is trying to drag Presley to the mat but Presley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Presley prevents a takedown attempt there.
Presley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barnkvist blocks a body shot from Presley.
Presley lands a good knee to the midsection. Barnkvist won't want to take too many of those.
Barnkvist is looking for a takedown.
Presley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Presley misses with a knee strike.
Nice body punch from Presley - that landed with a thud.
Barnkvist is breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barnkvist.
Presley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Presley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4##BC#
Barnkvist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Presley tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Barnkvist counter with a right hand.
Good leg kick by Presley.
A combination from Barnkvist does no damage.
Presley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barnkvist swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barnkvist darts in looking for a takedown but Presley gets double underhooks and turns Barnkvist into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Presley.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnkvist wants to break free but Presley has control.
Presley tries a knee to the head but Barnkvist blocks it.
Presley misses with a body punch.
Presley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barnkvist.
Presley tries to land a knee to the head but Barnkvist blocks with his arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elvis Presley dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Presley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Presley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barnkvist takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#It looks like Peter Barnkvist has been cut.
Presley lands a knee to the body.
Presley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice left hand lands by Presley.
Presley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Presley lands with a left to the head.
Presley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barnkvists head.
Presley misses with a punch on the inside.
Barnkvist tries to stall but Presley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Barnkvist blocking some punches.
Presley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barnkvist.
Presley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnkvist's elbow.
Presley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Presley misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Presley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barnkvists head.
Presley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barnkvist avoiding damage as Presley throws knees to the body.
Presley misses with a punch on the inside.
Presley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barnkvists head.
Presley throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnkvist.
Elvis Presley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barnkvist tries to work over Presley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barnkvist has Presley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Presley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Barnkvist on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Presley working aggressively here.
Presley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Presley tries to throw a body punch but Barnkvist avoids it by throwing Presley back against the cage.
Presley putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barnkvist in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Presley tries to work over Barnkvist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
A short right from Presley on the inside.
Presley tries to throw a body punch but Barnkvist avoids it by throwing Presley back against the cage.
Presley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barnkvist backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Presley tries to throw a body punch but Barnkvist avoids it by throwing Presley back against the cage.
Presley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barnkvist is trying to break the clinch but Presley is controlling him.
Barnkvist tries for a takedown but Presley manages to get underhooks.
Presley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Presley tries to land knees in the clinch but Barnkvist avoids the damage to the body.
Presley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barnkvist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Presley tries to throw a body punch but Barnkvist avoids it by throwing Presley back against the cage.
Barnkvist blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barnkvist stalling in the clinch but Presley improves position.
Barnkvist takes a knee to the side of the body. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Presley.
Barnkvist has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Presley after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Barnkvist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Presley.
Presley presses Barnkvist against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Presley lands a hook that snaps the head of Barnkvist backwards.
Presley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice left hand lands by Presley.
Presley lands a nice knee to the body.
Presley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barnkvist wants a takedown.
Presley misses with a body punch.
Barnkvist takes a knee to the side of the body.
Presley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnkvist's elbow. #T4#
Presley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barnkvist is defending well for now.
Presley can't find room to land a body shot as Barnkvist controls the action.
Presley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Presley landing knees to the body.
Presley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Presley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Presley lands a knee to the head.
Presley tries a knee to the head but Barnkvist blocks it.
Presley pushes Barnkvist back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Presley connects with a knee to the head.
Presley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Presley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barnkvist is defending well for now.
Presley lands a body punch.
Presley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barnkvist blocks it with crossed arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elvis Presley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Peter Barnkvist's cut.
That's time! Barnkvist's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Barnkvist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Presley moves in looking to clinch but Barnkvist pushes him off.#CL2#
Presley darts in and clinches Barnkvist up against the cage.
Presley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Presley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barnkvist.
Presley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Presley misses with a punch on the inside.
Presley lands an uppercut.
Presley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barnkvist is working for takedown but Presley is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Presley lands a body shot.
Presley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barnkvist blocking some punches.
Presley has a couple of punches blocked by Barnkvist. #T1#
Barnkvist blocks a body shot from Presley.
A right handed body shot lands from Presley.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnkvist blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Barnkvist has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Presley regains guard immediately.
Barnkvist trying to control but Presley is working from the bottom.
Barnkvist throws an elbow that misses. Presley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barnkvist's guard. Nice move by Presley!#REVB#
Barnkvist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnkvist has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Presley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Barnkvist has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Barnkvist is looking to sweep but instead, Presley has passed into half guard.
Presley looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barnkvist has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Presley is working away from the top position though.
Barnkvist is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Barnkvist has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Presley is working away from the top position though.
Presley is controlling the pace.
Barnkvist trying to control here.
Elvis Presley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barnkvist keeping hold of Presley's head, controlling as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnkvist wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Presley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Presley wants to clinch up but Barnkvist keeps it at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Presley as Barnkvist shoots in.
Presley is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Presley forces Barnkvist back against the cage and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Peter Barnkvist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Presley misses with a punch to the body.
Barnkvist on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barnkvist managing to block the knees to the body from Presley.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Presley is working Barnkvist over against the cage.
Barnkvist is trying to drag Presley to the mat but Presley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Barnkvist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hook to the body lands for Barnkvist.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elvis Presley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Presley 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 26:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elvis Presley!
Elvis Presley really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Aspire Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: OFK 229 - Loco vs Nagasaki
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1#
Barnkvist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barnkvist scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice shot lands for Barnes .
Barnkvist looks to land a body kick but Barnes moved away.
Barnes misses with an uppercut.
Barnkvist swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barnkvist throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barnes . #TD2#
Barnkvist closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Barnkvist lands in his opponent's guard.
Barnkvist stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes .
Barnkvist wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnkvist throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnkvist looking to pass the guard.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnkvist is one step ahead there.
Barnkvist is working Barnes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barnkvist postures up and lands a big shot to Barnes 's brow.
Barnkvist is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barnkvist trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnkvist scoring with punches to the head and body.
Barnkvist lands a couple of elbows.
Barnes seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Barnkvist won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnkvist engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Barnkvist scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barnkvist throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barnes works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Barnkvist throws a sloppy strike and Barnes has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Barnkvist is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Barnes !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Derrick Barnes !
Derrick Barnes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFK 223 - Do Urden Vs Barnes
Date: Aug 27, 2022

#R1#
Yoder misses with a low kick.
Barnkvist takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barnkvist checks the leg kick.
Yoder throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnkvist appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Yoder misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Yoder is predictable there
and Barnkvist counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yoder will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yoder throws out a loose jab but Barnkvist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnkvist has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yoder.
Yoder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yoder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnkvist misses with a takedown attempt
and Yoder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1##TD2#
Barnkvist fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Yoder sprawls well initially but Barnkvist persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Yoder manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Yoder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnkvist manages to avoid it.
Barnkvist shoots in for a takedown but Yoder shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barnkvist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yoder with a jab.
Good leg kick by Yoder. #TD2#
Barnkvist scores with a takedown into Yoder's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yoder bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnkvist's guard. #REVR#
Yoder stopping the sweep attempt from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist pulls Yoder in close to prevent any damage.
Barnkvist tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2##SU#
Yoder gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Barnkvist.
Yoder is looking to wear down Barnkvist with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barnkvist looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yoder is fending him off so far but Barnkvist persists. Nope, Yoder circles away and we're back to standing.
Ryan Yoder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Barnkvist.
Yoder misses with a series of wild punches.
Barnkvist tries a quick counter leg kick but Yoder is wise to it.
Barnkvist tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yoder takes a swing at Barnkvist's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Barnkvist.
Yoder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yoder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnkvist. #T3#
Yoder looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnkvist is just out of range.
Yoder misses with the combination.
Yoder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnkvist was well out of range. Poor timing from Yoder.
Barnkvist tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yoder displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barnkvist.
Yoder blocks a head kick by Barnkvist. #T4#
Yoder dodges the punch combination from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yoder blocks a head kick by Barnkvist.
Barnkvist shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yoder pinned against the cage. Yoder gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yoder throws a nice head kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Yoder dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Yoder jabs Barnkvist to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barnkvist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yoder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yoder defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barnkvist.
Yoder scores with a hook to the body. Barnkvist takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yoder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yoder throws a sloppy body shot
and Barnkvist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice takedown defense from Yoder. No joy for Barnkvist on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoder lands the left hand.
Barnkvist shoots in but no luck this time.
Ryan Yoder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Barnkvist.
Yoder moves out of range as Barnkvist throws a body kick.
Yoder swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Yoder throws the kick towards the body but Barnkvist avoids it.
Yoder throws a leg kick
and Barnkvist counters with a two punch combo.
Yoder throws a leg kick but Barnkvist sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Yoder finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Yoder checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yoder swings for the body but Barnkvist moves out of range.
Yoder scores with a head kick.
Yoder has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Yoder avoids the body shot from Barnkvist.
Yoder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yoder throws a low kick but Barnkvist moves out of range easily. #T2#
Barnkvist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yoder.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yoder is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Barnkvist throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Yoder was covering up waiting for the punch and Barnkvist finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Barnkvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yoder can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barnkvist controls the pace.
Yoder trying to keep a closed guard but Barnkvist is proving a slippery customer.
Yoder trying to control the position here.
Yoder wants to stand up but Barnkvist is controlling him. #T3#
Yoder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES#
Yoder has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Barnkvist is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Yoder is pressed up against the cage. Barnkvist has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yoder down to the mat. Yoder avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Barnkvist has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like Peter Barnkvist has been cut.
Yoder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yoder ducks under a wild hook from Barnkvist.
A counter left hand to the body from Yoder misses its target.
Yoder takes a swing at Barnkvist's ribcage but misses.
Barnkvist unleashes a big counter combination but Yoder bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yoder. Barnkvist does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Barnkvist was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yoder misses with an attempted mid kick. #T4#
A head kick misses from Barnkvist.
Yoder just misses with a punch to the body.
Yoder lunges at Barnkvist with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barnkvist's hand.
Yoder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnkvist can do to turn this around?
Barnkvist misses with a hook. Yoder ducked under it nicely.
Yoder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yoder misses with a body shot.
Barnkvist throws a fast counter high kick but Yoder manages to duck under it in time.
Barnkvist will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yoder throws a big counter combination but Barnkvist scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ryan Yoder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!#TD2#
Barnkvist decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Yoder dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Peter Barnkvist'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#
Barnkvist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yoder. #TD2#
Barnkvist shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Yoder is trying to stand back up but Barnkvist is controlling him
Barnkvist not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barnkvist looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Yoder tries to get to full guard but Barnkvist has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yoder is trying is best to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist prevents Yoder from standing back up.
Yoder tries to roll over but Barnkvist keeps him under control.
Barnkvist with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Barnkvist seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Yoder is refusing to be controlled, as Barnkvist sits in half guard.
Barnkvist thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yoder's head.
Barnkvist is looking to advance position but Yoder won't allow it.
Yoder wants to improve his position but Barnkvist is controlling well.
Yoder blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barnkvist trying to control from half guard but Yoder is working away.
Yoder is trying to stand.
Yoder trying to control from the bottom.
Barnkvist thows a huge punch but Yoder dodges it nicely.
Barnkvist takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Barnkvist prevents Yoder from improving his position.
Yoder is not content to let Barnkvist control the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Barnkvist is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barnkvist prevents Yoder from standing back up.
Barnkvist wants to pass to mount but Yoder is defending the position.
Barnkvist perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Barnkvist lands a head kick. Yoder smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Ryan Yoder has been cut.
Barnkvist dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yoder. That did some damage!
Yoder punishes Barnkvist's body with a nice straight punch.
Yoder misses with a body shot.
Barnkvist is looking to land body kicks.
Yoder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Yoder throws an overhand right that lands on Barnkvist's shoulder, as Barnkvist tries to avoid the shot.
Ryan Yoder is winning the standup battle so far.
Yoder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Barnkvist! #TD2#
Barnkvist drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Yoder wants to get back to his feet but Barnkvist is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnkvist preventing the sweep.
Barnkvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yoder is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barnkvist is controlling him.
Yoder has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Barnkvist is looking to work some ground and pound but Yoder has wrist control.
Barnkvist prevents Yoder from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Barnkvist misses with a body shot.
Peter Barnkvist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yoder lands with a good body shot.
Yoder throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnkvist unleashes a big counter combination but Yoder bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Peter Barnkvist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barnkvist shoots for a double leg takedown but Yoder sprawls well. He's pushed Barnkvist's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yoder fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barnkvist looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yoder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnkvist manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Barnkvist bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Barnkvist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yoder 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Yoder!
During a confident post fight interview, Ryan Yoder thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: OFK 209-Holloway Vs Pellegrini
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Barnkvist defends well against a solid takedown attempt from OShea.
OShea 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.#TD#
OShea gets caught napping as Barnkvist dives in and scores a takedown. OShea manages to retain guard.

OShea wriggles free and stands up.
OShea shoots in looking for a takedown but Barnkvist manages to keep the fight standing, pushing OShea's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
OShea doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barnkvist counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Peter Barnkvist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor OShea.
OShea scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#It looks like Peter Barnkvist 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!
Barnkvist displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A nice combination there by Barnkvist.
OShea throws an off balance right hand
and Barnkvist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice combination there by Barnkvist.
Barnkvist throws a head kick but OShea moves out of range.
OShea misses with an uppercut. Barnkvist saw that one coming.
Barnkvist 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.
OShea misses with a few strikes there.
Barnkvist moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Barnkvist misses with a double jab. #T1##TD#
Barnkvist closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming OShea to the mat! OShea manages to get full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Barnkvist keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of OShea's head.
OShea is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
OShea working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist stays in close to OShea's body and controls the position.
OShea wants to stand up but Barnkvist is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barnkvist's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OShea is looking to sweep but instead, Barnkvist has passed into half guard.
Barnkvist throwing shots but OShea is blocking nicely.
Barnkvist working over OShea with some ground and pound. OShea looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Barnkvist there. #T2#
OShea is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barnkvist scores with a couple of nice shots.
Barnkvist missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barnkvist is figuring out what he wants to do next.
OShea is not content to let Barnkvist control the position.
Barnkvist performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Barnkvist 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.
OShea blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist working OShea over with strikes.
OShea has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnkvist is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T3#
Barnkvist seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barnkvist slows the pace down in half guard.
OShea has hold of Barnkvist's hands but Barnkvist slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
OShea on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Barnkvist missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Barnkvist looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Barnkvist drops an elbow to the side of OShea's head.
Barnkvist is keen to just control but OShea is a slippery customer.
Barnkvist is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barnkvist wants to control but OShea is keeping him busy. #T4#
Barnkvist sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Barnkvist takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Barnkvist lands with a punch from half guard.
Barnkvist not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barnkvist looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks OShea with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC#OShea is rocked!
Ground and pound from Barnkvist.
OShea is still in real trouble! Can Barnkvist finish him?
Barnkvist tries to pass to full mount but OShea defends it.
OShea gets full guard.
Barnkvist controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
OShea seems to have recovered his senses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barnkvist's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OShea preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Barnkvist dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Barnkvist's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Barnkvist connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
OShea throws a head kick that half lands.
Barnkvist dodges the punch combination from OShea.
Barnkvist throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Barnkvist is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in OShea's half guard.
Barnkvist seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but OShea does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barnkvist throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barnkvist lands with a punch from half guard.
Barnkvist working over OShea with some ground and pound. OShea looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Barnkvist thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed OShea's head.
OShea is not content to let Barnkvist control the position.
Barnkvist is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Barnkvist lands strikes from half guard.
Barnkvist drops an elbow to the side of OShea's head.
Barnkvist wants to control but OShea is keeping him busy.
OShea taking some punishment here, with Barnkvist in his half guard.
OShea tries to get to full guard but Barnkvist has control of the leg.
Barnkvist scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barnkvist is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OShea can do to turn this around?
Barnkvist perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Peter Barnkvist overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barnkvist is stalling here. OShea is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Barnkvist seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and OShea has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
OShea trying to control the position but Barnkvist is working away. #T2##SUB2#
OShea goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Barnkvist rolls with the submission and now he's on top in OShea's guard! Nice work there by Barnkvist!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnkvist working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of OShea's head.
OShea can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barnkvist controls the pace.
Barnkvist might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barnkvist is working OShea over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barnkvist distracts OShea with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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!
Barnkvist distracts OShea with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barnkvist working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnkvist content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barnkvist content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barnkvist makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Barnkvist lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Barnkvist with a flurry of punches that miss.
OShea has momentary wrist control but Barnkvist slips an elbow through the middle.
Barnkvist is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
OShea is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barnkvist lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barnkvist postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! OShea covers up, he's hurt! Barnkvist keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Barnkvist and the ref steps in to end the fight! Barnkvist can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Barnkvist!
During a confident post fight interview, Peter Barnkvist thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: OFK 203 - Jahouli Vs Kelly
Date: Jun 18, 2022

#R1#
Barnkvist misses with a two punch combination.
Bates goes for a double leg but Barnkvist avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barnkvist continues to drive forward.
Barnkvist's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bates.
Barnkvist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bates misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Bates on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Bates scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bates is pressed up against the cage. Barnkvist has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bates down to the mat. Bates avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Barnkvist shoots in and gets a takedown into Bates's guard.
Barnkvist working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Bates is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnkvist defends well.
Barnkvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Bates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bates 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.#T1#
Barnkvist working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bates trying to keep a closed guard but Barnkvist is proving a slippery customer.
Barnkvist throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barnkvist throws an elbow that misses. Bates uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barnkvist's guard. Nice move by Bates!#REVR#
Bates stopping the sweep attempt from Barnkvist.
Bates pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnkvist is keeping the position for now.
Barnkvist is pulling down on Bates's head to control his posture.
Bates looking to sit in guard and control but Barnkvist gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Barnkvist preventing the sweep.
Barnkvist throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bates works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bates looking for a sweep. Not yet Bates, not yet. #T2#
Barnkvist with a nice head shot there.
Barnkvist throwing strikes but missing.
Barnkvist is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barnkvist scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barnkvist is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bates has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Barnkvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Bates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bates lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Bates trying to control but Barnkvist is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Barnkvist looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bates is one step ahead there.
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Bates from controlling successfully.
Bates being controlled here momentarily.
Barnkvist wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnkvist keeping full guard, as Bates tries to pass.
Barnkvist is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barnkvist trying to control the position here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bates trying to control but Barnkvist is working from the bottom.
Barnkvist looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bates is one step ahead there.
We've been informed that Barnkvist has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bates stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnkvist swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bates postures up.
Barnkvist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnkvist trying to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Barnkvist gets caught napping as Bates dives in and scores a takedown. Barnkvist manages to retain guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnkvist wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Armad Bates will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
Bates manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Barnkvist on his heels. He'll look to pass Barnkvist's guard now, I'm sure.
Barnkvist looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnkvist, not yet.
Barnkvist trying to keep a closed guard but Bates is proving a slippery customer.
Bates stopping the sweep attempt from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist has his hands on Bates's head, controlling the position.
Bates passes into half guard. #SUB#
Bates is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barnkvist doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bates.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnkvist knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Barnkvist is looking for a sweep. Bates is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnkvist is positioning himself well to prevent Bates advancing to mount.
Barnkvist is looking for a sweep. Bates is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Bates is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barnkvist defends it well.
Barnkvist is looking for a sweep. Bates is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Bates wants to work for an arm triangle but Barnkvist is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Bates is working for a submission of some sort.
Bates is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barnkvist wants to control but Bates is keeping busy.
Bates is keen to just control but Barnkvist is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Bates is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Bates is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barnkvist trying to control here.
Barnkvist keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T3##SUB#
Bates is working for a submission of some sort.
Barnkvist regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barnkvist looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bates is one step ahead there.
Barnkvist is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bates slips nicely into half guard.
Bates controlling the action here.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barnkvist is concentrating on defense, preventing Bates from advancing position. #SUB#
Bates is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barnkvist trying to control but Bates postures up.
Barnkvist desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Barnkvist won't allow Bates to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bates seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barnkvist does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Bates is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barnkvist doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bates.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Armad Bates 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Bates tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barnkvist defends well and Bates ends up having to push Barnkvist into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Barnkvist's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Barnkvist changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bates fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD#
Bates looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Barnkvist is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnkvist pulls Bates in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Bates staying calm.#SUB#
Bates goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Barnkvist has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bates but great work by Barnkvist.
Barnkvist landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bates is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bates taking some punishment here, with Barnkvist in his half guard. #SUB#
Bates looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnkvist thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bates blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist is looking to take a break and control but Bates is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Bates looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Armad Bates is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Barnkvist connects with a nice short shot to Bates's temple.
Bates is staying active underneath Barnkvist, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bates is looking to improve his position.
Barnkvist is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barnkvist is looking to take a break and control but Bates is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnkvist thows a huge punch but Bates dodges it nicely.
Bates trying to control here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barnkvist lands a nice short elbow.
Bates gets back to full guard. #T3##SUB#
Bates has his foot on Barnkvist's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnkvist works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnkvist must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barnkvist chips away with some ground and pound.
Bates is trying to control the position but Barnkvist postures up.
Barnkvist stands and throws Bates's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bates tries to improve position but can't.
Barnkvist lands an elbow.
Bates wants to control but Barnkvist postures up.
Barnkvist lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bates is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barnkvist's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bates has hold of Barnkvist's hands but Barnkvist slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Barnkvist is thwarting Bates's attempts to control the position.
Armad Bates overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Bates is not content to let Barnkvist control the position.
Barnkvist is nestled in close to Bates, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Still in half guard, Barnkvist seems content to control.
Barnkvist wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bates keeps working.
Bates moves into full guard.
Peter Barnkvist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Bates has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Barnkvist doesn't defend quickly enough and Bates has managed to lock this one up! Can Barnkvist escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bates on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Armad Bates!
Armad Bates seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFK 196 - Foley Vs Yoder
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
A head kick misses from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Barnkvist. No joy for Barnes on that attempt.
Barnkvist tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barnkvist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
Barnkvist throws a fast counter high kick but Barnes manages to duck under it in time.
Barnkvist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barnkvist avoids the body shot from Barnes. #TD2#
Barnkvist shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Barnkvist showed some decent athleticism there.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Barnkvist is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnkvist slips a nice elbow through Barnes's hands, connecting with Barnes's forehead.
Barnkvist lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Barnkvist prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Barnkvist seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Barnkvist is controlling well.
Barnkvist landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Barnes has hold of Barnkvist's hands but Barnkvist slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Barnkvist working over Barnes with some ground and pound. Barnes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Barnkvist moves into full mount! Barnes won't be happy about that!
Barnkvist content just to control the position here.
Barnkvist cracks Barnes with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Barnes 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.
Barnes is wriggling around trying to escape. #T2#
Barnkvist scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Barnkvist lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Barnes is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnkvist has a good base and remains in mount.
Barnkvist controlling the pace for now.
Barnkvist in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Barnkvist scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Barnes?
Barnkvist has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Barnes's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Barnkvist with good strikes from the mount here!
Barnkvist can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barnes is looking to escape.
Barnkvist working Barnes over with strikes here. #T3#
Barnes is looking to get to half guard.
Barnkvist is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Barnes can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Barnes in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Barnkvist connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Barnkvist has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barnkvist takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barnkvist lands a big elbow.
Barnkvist landing strikes from the mount and Barnes is in trouble! #ROC2#Barnes is rocked!
Barnes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Oh Barnes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnkvist has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Barnes's face.
Barnkvist working Barnes over with strikes here.
Barnes is bucking up trying to escape but Barnkvist cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Barnkvist lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T4#
Barnkvist controlling from mount.
Barnkvist postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Barnes looks a forlorn figure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnkvist unloading with bombs!
Barnes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barnes seems to have got his legs back now.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Barnkvist lands a couple of good shots and Barnes has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Barnkvist wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
Barnes covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Barnes tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnkvist lands strikes to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Barnkvist dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Barnkvist misses with a wild combination.
Barnkvist digs a good body shot into Barnes's ribs.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Barnkvist looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barnkvist shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Barnes eats them both and turns towards Barnkvist to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Barnes with a hook.
Barnkvist throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Barnkvist won't be happy with that.
Barnes in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Barnkvist's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Peter Barnkvist has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barnkvist is trying to improve his position.
Barnes throws a strike aimed at the side of Barnkvist's head but Barnkvist avoids it well.#T1#
Barnkvist manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barnes's best efforts.
Barnkvist trying to control but Barnes postures up.
Barnes looks to land a strike but Barnkvist avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Barnkvist has wrist control.
Barnkvist preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barnkvist controlling Barnes's posture.
Barnkvist manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Barnkvist trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnkvist lands a couple of digs.
Barnes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Barnkvist works over Barnes with some ground and pound from guard.
Barnkvist trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnkvist distracts Barnes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barnkvist scoring with some ground and pound.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnkvist stands up over Barnes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barnkvist won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Barnkvist stands up over Barnes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barnkvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnkvist preventing the sweep. #T3#
Barnkvist trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Barnes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barnkvist showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
Barnkvist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Barnes misses.
Barnes needs to keep his hands up - Barnkvist had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Barnes connects with an inside leg kick.#TD2#
Barnkvist shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Barnkvist showed some decent athleticism there.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Barnkvist has control of the leg.
Barnkvist winds up and cracks Barnes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Barnkvist is just content to waste time from the top position. Barnes takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnkvist throws a big right hand that misses.
Barnkvist engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Barnkvist working some strikes from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Barnkvist 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#
A swing and a miss from Barnes.
Don Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Barnkvist is trying to counter with his kicks.
Barnes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnkvist moves away.#TD2#
Barnkvist drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Barnkvist stands up over Barnes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnkvist is looking to work some ground and pound but Barnes has wrist control.
Barnkvist preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barnkvist wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnkvist cracks Barnes with a solid left hand.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barnkvist controls the pace.#T1#
Barnkvist postures up and lands a big shot to Barnes's brow.
Barnkvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnkvist forces his way into half guard.
Barnkvist frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Barnkvist cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Barnkvist raining down hammerfists from mount.
Barnkvist punishing his opponent with strikes.
Barnkvist dominating with strikes here.
Barnes is squirming around, avoiding Barnkvist's attempts to control the action.
Barnkvist cracks Barnes with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
We've been informed that Barnkvist has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Barnkvist sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Barnkvist tries to control but Barnes wriggling away.
Barnkvist looking to finish Barnes with some ground and pound. This is bad for Barnes!
Peter Barnkvist is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barnkvist with shots to the head and body - Barnes looks very uncomfortable down there.
Barnkvist controlling from mount.
Barnes taking shots 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!
Barnkvist looking to finish Barnes with some ground and pound. This is bad for Barnes!
BOOM! Barnkvist connects with a massive shot to the dome! #T3#
Barnkvist looking to control and managing it successfully.
Barnkvist's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Barnkvist wants to control the pace but Barnes is squirming around nicely.
Barnkvist in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Don Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barnkvist trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barnkvist looking to control and managing it successfully.
Barnkvist landing strikes from the mount and Barnes is in trouble! #T4#
Barnkvist content just to control the position here.
Barnkvist lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Barnkvist content just to control the position here.
Barnkvist pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Barnkvist looking to control but Barnes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
A nice elbow there by Barnkvist.
Barnkvist controlling his opponent.
Barnkvist lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Barnkvist pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Barnes in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Barnkvist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barnkvist 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Barnkvist!
During a confident post fight interview, Peter Barnkvist thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: OFK 190 - Line Vs Bates
Date: May 01, 2022

#R1#
Bob throws a body kick that misses
and Barnkvist counters with a stiff right hand.
Bob walks into a straight right hand from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#TD2#
Barnkvist fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bob to the ground. Barnkvist is now in Bob's guard.
Bob working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bob working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnkvist.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist trying to control but Bob is working from the bottom.
Barnkvist throws a big elbow that misses.
Bob keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully. #T1#
Bob utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Barnkvist postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barnkvist not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Barnkvist works the jab nicely.
Barnkvist doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bob cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barnkvist fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bob checks it well. #T2#
Barnkvist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Peter Barnkvist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bob cracks Barnkvist with an open hand slap.
Barnkvist tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bob swivels and escapes.
Bob looks for the body kick but Barnkvist saw that one coming. #TD2#
Barnkvist closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Barnkvist lands in his opponent's guard.
Bob utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barnkvist is looking to work some ground and pound but Bob has wrist control.
Barnkvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Bob is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Barnkvist showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bob knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barnkvist on the ground.
Barnkvist in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barnkvist throws a big right hand that misses.
Bob wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bob dodges the punch combination from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist misses with a few strikes there.
Barnkvist throws a low kick, looking for Bob's leg but Bob calmly moves out of range. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bob keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Bob wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bob stuffs the takedown.
Scooter Bob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Barnkvist.
Barnkvist throws a sloppy head kick and Bob moves out of range easily.
Bob was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barnkvist fails to land the takedown.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bob darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bob throws a poor cross that misses
letting Barnkvist counter with a right hand.
Bob throws a hook but Barnkvist blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Barnkvist 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#
Some wild striking there from Barnkvist.
Bob lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barnkvist will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bob avoids the head kick by Barnkvist.
Bob connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#It looks like Peter Barnkvist has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist lands a high kick!
Bob showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnkvist. #T1#
Barnkvist throws a hook to the side of Bob's head but Bob sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnkvist throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Bob was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barnkvist.
Bob avoids the head kick by Barnkvist.
Barnkvist misses with a series of wild punches.
Bob swings widly with a right hand
and Barnkvist counters with a nice uppercut.
Barnkvist has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A combination from Barnkvist does no damage.
Bob looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Barnkvist changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bob tries to avoid it but Barnkvist manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bob to the ground. Bob escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bob catches Barnkvist with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#KD#
Bob drops Barnkvist with a beautiful combination! Barnkvist stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bob is looking for the KO!#ROC#Barnkvist is rocked!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnkvist looks up at the clock. Bad move! Bob lands a right hand from hell, dropping Barnkvist. Bob pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scooter Bob!

Event: OFK 184 - Sight Vs Kelly
Date: Apr 10, 2022

#R1#
Gomez throws a shot from downtown. Barnkvist moves away and avoids it.
Gomez throws a right hand that misses
and Barnkvist finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Barnkvist looks to land a body kick but Gomez moved away.
Barnkvist misses with the combination.
Gomez misses with a lunging right hand
and Barnkvist counters with a three punch combo that has Gomez backing up. Gomez nods at Barnkvist to acknowledge the strikes.
Barnkvist drops his hands momentarily and Gomez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barnkvist looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Barnkvist drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Barnkvist landing strikes.
Gomez wants to get back to his feet but Barnkvist drags him back down.
Gomez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Barnkvist lands some shots froms side control.#T1#
Barnkvist is looking to take a break and control but Gomez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gomez wants to get back to his feet but Barnkvist drags him back down.
Barnkvist wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomez keeps working.
Barnkvist creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gomez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
You can see the frustration on Gomez's face as Barnkvist controls the position.
Barnkvist lands some shots froms side control.#ES#
Gomez explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Gomez scores with a sloppy right hand. Barnkvist should have avoided that one.
Gomez with a jab.#T2#
Barnkvist shoots in looking for a takedown but Gomez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barnkvist's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gomez is looking to counter punch.
Gomez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gomez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gomez throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Barnkvist moves into the clinch.
Gomez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#It looks like Peter Barnkvist has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnkvist leaning against his opponent.
Barnkvist can't get the takedown.
Schwartz Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Barnkvist.
Gomez pushes Barnkvist back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Gomez manages to break the clinch.
Barnkvist shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gomez but Gomez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barnkvist has his takedown stuffed
and Gomez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Gomez. #T3#
Sloppy strikes from Barnkvist. Those never looked like landing.
Gomez defending well as Barnkvist loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Gomez misses the target.
Gomez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barnkvist.
Barnkvist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gomez tries to clinch there but Barnkvist circles away.
Gomez scores with a three punch combo!
Gomez throws a series of punches but Barnkvist avoids them all with ease.
Gomez lands a leg kick that knocks Barnkvist off balance momentarily.
Gomez thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Gomez.
Gomez swinging wildly here.
Despite the aggression on Barnkvist's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gomez lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've been informed that Barnkvist has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Barnkvist dives in for a single leg takedown but Gomez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gomez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomez blocks a head kick by Barnkvist.
Schwartz Gomez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnkvist shoots in for a double leg but Gomez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gomez misses with a wild combination.
Barnkvist unleashes a big counter combination but Gomez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Barnkvist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gomez.
Gomez leaves Barnkvist with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gomez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gomez throws a leg kick but Barnkvist moved away.
Gomez misses with a wild body shot.
Gomez lands with a right hand.
Barnkvist throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Barnkvist backs away, Gomez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Schwartz Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomez throws a body punch but Barnkvist moves out of range.
Barnkvist looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick misses from Barnkvist.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Schwartz Gomez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Barnkvist's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Gomez throws an off balance right hand
letting Barnkvist counter with a right hand.
Gomez scores with a hook to the body. Barnkvist takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gomez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnkvist can do to turn this around?
A clash of legs there as Barnkvist blocks the low kick.
Gomez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gomez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gomez throws a lazy uppercut
and Barnkvist makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barnkvist slips under a jab from Gomez.
Barnkvist throws a big counter head kick but Gomez avoids it with no problem.
Gomez connects with a body shot that sends Barnkvist's belly button to the back.
Gomez avoids a kick to the body.
Gomez blocks a head kick by Barnkvist.
Barnkvist tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gomez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barnkvist somewhat.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice body punch from Gomez. #T1#
Gomez lands a nice looking body shot.
Gomez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnkvist moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Despite the aggression on Barnkvist's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Barnkvist misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barnkvist throws out a powerful jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Barnkvist blocks the leg kick.
Barnkvist slips a straight right by Gomez.
Gomez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Barnkvist counters with a takedown into side control.

Gomez sneaks out the side door and pushes Barnkvist away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnkvist displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gomez throws out the jab.
Barnkvist avoids the head kick by Gomez.
Barnkvist fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnkvist shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gomez defends it nicely.
Barnkvist swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Barnkvist tries a head kick but it misses.
Gomez throws a head kick that misses.
Gomez throws a lazy right hand but Barnkvist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barnkvist moves out of range of the strikes.
Barnkvist throws a head kick that misses.
Gomez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnkvist changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barnkvist throws a low kick but Gomez avoids it.
Barnkvist moves out of range as Gomez strikes.
Despite the aggression on Barnkvist's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gomez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A nice leg kick from Gomez, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gomez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gomez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barnkvist swats away the attempt to clinch by Gomez.
A little jabbing left from Barnkvist on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
A combination from Barnkvist does no damage.
Gomez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barnkvist closes the distance and clinches up with Gomez, looking for a takedown. Barnkvist pushes Gomez against the cage but Gomez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Gomez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Schwartz Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Barnkvist.
Barnkvist lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gomez circles away quickly and effectively.
Gomez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gomez looks to land a right hand but Barnkvist moved out of range.
Barnkvist dives in for a single leg takedown but Gomez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gomez sizes up Barnkvist with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gomez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnkvist will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Schwartz Gomez is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnkvist is breathing heavily.
Gomez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnkvist lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Barnkvist walks into a straight right hand from Gomez.
Gomez scores with a hook to the body. Barnkvist takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gomez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez dodges the punch combination from Barnkvist. #T4#
Gomez throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Barnkvist holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gomez misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Gomez manages to break the clinch.
Barnkvist on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gomez. Gomez obviously looking to wear him down.
Gomez throws a sloppy head kick and Barnkvist moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Barnkvist decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Barnkvist prevents Gomez from standing back up.
Barnkvist seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gomez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gomez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnkvist.
Gomez is trying to stand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnkvist thows a huge punch but Gomez dodges it nicely.
Barnkvist prevents Gomez from standing back up.
Barnkvist wants to control but Gomez is keeping him busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gomez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnkvist. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Schwartz Gomez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Peter Barnkvist's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Gomez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barnkvist. Barnkvist circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gomez blocks a head kick by Barnkvist.
Barnkvist slips a straight right by Gomez.
Gomez misses the shot to the body.
Barnkvist defending well as Gomez loads up on a big left hand.
Gomez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barnkvist looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barnkvist misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gomez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gomez misses with a left hand
and Barnkvist counters with a one-two to the body.
Barnkvist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab lands there for Gomez.
Barnkvist keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #TD2#
Barnkvist is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gomez's half guard.

Gomez has one foot on Barnkvist's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Gomez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Peter Barnkvist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gomez misses with a straight left.
Gomez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for Gomez.
Gomez misses with a wild body shot.
Gomez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Gomez misses the target.
Barnkvist tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnkvist takes a swing at Gomez's ribcage but misses.
Gomez throws a low kick, looking for Barnkvist's leg but Barnkvist calmly moves out of range.
Gomez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnkvist.
Gomez scores with a sloppy right hand. Barnkvist should have avoided that one.
Gomez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnkvist.
A big left from Gomez misses.
As Gomez backs off Barnkvist throws a huge counter combo but Gomez manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Gomez misses the shot to the body.
Barnkvist is looking for the big counter here.
Gomez lands a right hook to the body.
Gomez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barnkvist throws a sloppy head kick and Gomez moves out of range easily.
Barnkvist misses with a jab to the body
and Gomez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barnkvist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnkvist fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barnkvist on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gomez. Gomez obviously looking to wear him down.
Gomez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barnkvist.
Gomez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Barnkvist.
Gomez stuns Barnkvist with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Gomez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barnkvist's hands.
Nice shot lands for Gomez.
Barnkvist shoots for a double leg takedown but Gomez sprawls well. He's pushed Barnkvist's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Barnkvist looks to move away, Gomez throws a big counter combo but Barnkvist just gets out of the way.
Gomez is looking to clinch.
Gomez misses with a left hand
and Barnkvist counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barnkvist is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gomez rather than just go for the knockout.
Barnkvist misses with a double jab.
Barnkvist scores with a three punch combo!
Gomez scores with a one two! Barnkvist had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Barnkvist smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gomez keeps Barnkvist at a distance using the push 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!
Gomez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnkvist was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomez.
Barnkvist is looking for the big counter here.
Gomez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gomez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
Barnkvist slips under a jab from Gomez.
Barnkvist wants to slow Gomez down by chopping away at his legs.
Gomez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barnkvist throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barnkvist.
Gomez throwing a counter right hand but Barnkvist manages to avoid it.
Schwartz Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Barnkvist.
Gomez lands a jab.
Peter Barnkvist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schwartz Gomez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gomez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barnkvist's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gomez tries to clinch but Barnkvist is having none of it.
Gomez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gomez throws a sloppy head kick and Barnkvist moves out of range easily.
Barnkvist slips under a jab.
Gomez moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBarnkvist.

And that's the end of the fight!
Schwartz Gomez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gomez 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Schwartz Gomez!
Schwartz Gomez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2022

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Barnkvist 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#It looks like Peter Barnkvist has been cut.
Barnkvist throws a chopping leg kick but Gordon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barnkvist misses with a series of wild punches.
Gordon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barnkvist defends it well.
Barnkvist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barnkvist defending well as Gordon loads up on a big left hand.
Barnkvist jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Barnkvist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gordon.
Gordon throws out a counter right but Barnkvist avoids it with no problem.
Gordon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnkvist sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gordon fails with the takedown
letting Barnkvist counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon cracks Barnkvist with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Barnkvist misses with a body kick.
Barnkvist has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tran MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Barnkvist misses with a double jab. #T1##TD#
Barnkvist throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gordon tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Barnkvist is in Gordon's guard.
Barnkvist connects with a couple of short punches.
Barnkvist working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gordon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnkvist's guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnkvist wants to sweep here but Gordon controlling him for the moment.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Barnkvist is keeping the position.
Barnkvist looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gordon is one step ahead there.
Barnkvist looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon stopping the sweep attempt from Barnkvist.#T2#
Barnkvist keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass.
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnkvist is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gordon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gordon tries to move to mount but Barnkvist blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Gordon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barnkvist knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Barnkvist tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
The referee asks Gordon politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gordon prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3#
Gordon wants to control but Barnkvist is keeping him busy.
Barnkvist can't do much from the bottom here.
Barnkvist tries to improve position but can't.
Barnkvist can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Gordon is trying to get an arm triangle but Barnkvist is defending well.
Barnkvist is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnkvist stops Gordon from passing to mount.
Barnkvist tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Barnkvist struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Gordon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barnkvist knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Barnkvist is looking for a sweep.
Barnkvist looks to move to half guard but instead Gordon has passed into mount! Damn!
Gordon content just to control the position here.
Barnkvist regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Gordon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barnkvist has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barnkvist controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ryan Gordon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Peter Barnkvist's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Barnkvist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gordon digs a good body shot into Barnkvist's ribs.
Barnkvist doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gordon has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gordon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnkvist was well out of range. Poor timing from Gordon.
Barnkvist misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gordon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barnkvist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gordon.
Gordon swings widly with a right hand
and Barnkvist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gordon connects with a single shot there.#T1##TD#
Barnkvist shoots in and bounces Gordon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Barnkvist tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordon is retaining full guard.
Barnkvist makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Gordon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnkvist is in close to Gordon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barnkvist tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordon is retaining full guard.
Barnkvist postures up and lands a big shot to Gordon's brow.
Barnkvist scoring with punches to the head and body.
Barnkvist trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Barnkvist controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gordon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2#
Barnkvist holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Barnkvist wants to control but Gordon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barnkvist gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Gordon drops back looking for a leg! Barnkvist is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barnkvist manages to kick Gordon off! Gordon jumps back into Barnkvist's guard.
Barnkvist wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist is pulling down on Gordon's head to control his posture.
Gordon sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Barnkvist trying to control the position.
Peter Barnkvist overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barnkvist manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gordon manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Barnkvist is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gordon wants to sweep here but Barnkvist controlling him for the moment.
Gordon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnkvist's guard. #REVB#
Barnkvist lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully. #T4#
Gordon has momentary wrist control but Barnkvist slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Gordon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnkvist content to stall in guard here.
Barnkvist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gordon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnkvist scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barnkvist connects with a couple of short punches.
Gordon is controlling Barnkvist's posture.#SUB2#
Gordon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnkvist landing some decent shots from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Barnkvist dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Peter Barnkvist's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Barnkvist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barnkvist swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barnkvist fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A slow jab from Gordon misses its intended target.
Barnkvist finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barnkvist has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gordon finds it's way round the side to connect with Barnkvist's head.
A jab from Gordon misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Barnkvist looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gordon!
You can see the frustration on Gordon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gordon is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Barnkvist connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gordon some visible discomfort.
Gordon is looking to regain half guard here but Barnkvist keeps moving and retains side control.
Gordon takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gordon is looking for a sweep.
Barnkvist scores with punches from side control.
Barnkvist grinds an elbow into Gordon's temple.
Barnkvist scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gordon to see if he's OK.
Barnkvist is putting a hurting on Gordon here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gordon takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T2#
Barnkvist slows the pace down.
Barnkvist working the ground and pound.
Gordon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barnkvist off and has taken his back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gordon avoiding Barnkvist 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Barnkvist is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Barnkvist manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gordon's guard. Nice work there by Barnkvist.
Gordon wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Gordon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gordon has momentary wrist control but Barnkvist slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Barnkvist chips away with some ground and pound.
Barnkvist controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barnkvist's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barnkvist postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Gordon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnkvist working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barnkvist connects with a couple of short punches.
Barnkvist has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barnkvist is working Gordon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barnkvist stopping the sweep attempt from Gordon.
Barnkvist wants to pass the guard but Gordon is keeping the position.
Barnkvist landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Barnkvist is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barnkvist keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gordon's head.
Barnkvist is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barnkvist postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barnkvist lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barnkvist connects with a couple of short punches.
Gordon has momentary wrist control but Barnkvist slips an elbow through the middle.
Barnkvist passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Barnkvist cracks Gordon with a big right hand but Gordon just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnkvist in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Barnkvist landing a few strikes.
Gordon takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Barnkvist works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Barnkvist showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Barnkvist 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Barnkvist!
An out of breath Peter Barnkvist thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CWC 258
Date: Aug 29, 2021

183 cm
39 yrs
184 lbs

175 cm
41 yrs
182 lbs

Barnkvist

Murrdock

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Peter Barnkvist! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Sid Murrdock!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Murrdock has managed to clinch.
Murrdock gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist gets underhooks to prevent Murrdock's takedown attempt. #TD#
Barnkvist has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Murrdock is trying to keep an underhook but Barnkvist manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnkvist (2) vs (0) Murrdock
Barnkvist wants to take a breather but Murrdock is having none of it.
Barnkvist keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Murrdock is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murrdock is not content to let Barnkvist control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barnkvist is thwarting Murrdock's attempts to control the position.
Barnkvist controlling the action here. #T1#
Barnkvist's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Murrdock tries to roll over but Barnkvist keeps him under control.
Barnkvist content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Barnkvist tries to pass to full mount but Murrdock defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnkvist trying to control the pace. #T2#
Murrdock is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barnkvist's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barnkvist's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnkvist (2) vs (4) Murrdock#SUB2#
Murrdock is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Barnkvist is defending well though. Murrdock let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Murrdock looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Barnkvist is controlling Murrdock 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (4) vs (4) Murrdock
Murrdock can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barnkvist controls the pace.#T3#
Murrdock has his hands on Barnkvist's head, controlling the position.
Barnkvist stopping the sweep attempt from Murrdock.
Murrdock not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Murrdock trying to control the position here.
Barnkvist sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barnkvist has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Murrdock lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (4) vs (6) Murrdock#T4##SUB#
Barnkvist is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Murrdock pushes down on Barnkvist's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barnkvist won't allow Murrdock to pass to mount.
Murrdock is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Murrdock is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barnkvist defends it well.
Murrdock tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnkvist knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T5#
Barnkvist is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Murrdock wants to pass the guard but Barnkvist is defending well. #SUB2#
Murrdock is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barnkvist has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barnkvist makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnkvist.
My spies in Gym inform me that Murrdock has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Murrdock from controlling successfully. #T6#
Murrdock wants to pass the guard but Barnkvist is keeping the position.
Barnkvist looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Murrdock tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnkvist is retaining full guard.
Murrdock is fighting to break Barnkvist's control of his arms but Barnkvist is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Murrdock slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (4) vs (9) Murrdock#T7#
Murrdock working away.
Barnkvist is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Murrdock is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Barnkvist regains half guard there - taking advantage of Murrdock's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Murrdock is looking to advance position but Barnkvist won't allow it.
Barnkvist is looking for a sweep. Murrdock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murrdock is looking to advance position but Barnkvist won't allow it.
Barnkvist trying to control but Murrdock postures up. #T8#
Murrdock trying to pass the guard but Barnkvist defending well.
Murrdock controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Murrdock is working for a kimura but Barnkvist is defending it quite comfortably.
Murrdock is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T9#
Barnkvist is pulling down on Murrdock's head to control his posture.
Barnkvist has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Murrdock from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist keeping full guard, as Murrdock tries to pass.
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Murrdock from controlling successfully. #T10#
Murrdock stopping the sweep attempt from Barnkvist.
Murrdock advances to half guard.
Barnkvist works his way to full guard. Good work.
Murrdock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnkvist swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Murrdock sitting in guard here, content to control.
Murrdock trying to control but Barnkvist is working from the bottom. #T11#
Barnkvist is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (6) vs (9) Murrdock
Murrdock has his hands clasped together around Barnkvist's back. He's all about the action.
Murrdock trying to hold on to Barnkvist's head to control him but Barnkvist postures up. #T12#
Barnkvist stalling.
Barnkvist wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murrdock keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barnkvist in particular looking to stall.
Further stalling from Barnkvist.
Murrdock wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Barnkvist seems to be looking for submissions.
Barnkvist trying to control from half guard but Murrdock is working away. #T13#
Barnkvist wants to free his trapped foot but Murrdock is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barnkvist is thwarting Murrdock's attempts to control the position.
Barnkvist takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Barnkvist is trying to control. Murrdock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barnkvist works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (9) vs (9) Murrdock
Barnkvist trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T14#
Barnkvist sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Murrdock tries to hold on but Barnkvist pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murrdock sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Murrdock trying to control but Barnkvist postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Murrdock gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Murrdock wins on points by 10 to 9.
Sid Murrdock made sure to mention his sponsor, FUClothing in his post fight interview.

Event: CACC 243
Date: Aug 08, 2021

177 cm
30 yrs
169 lbs

183 cm
39 yrs
184 lbs

Turturro

Barnkvist

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Guido Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Peter Barnkvist!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Barnkvist closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Barnkvist tightens his grip and picks Turturro up, before dumping him to the ground. Turturro manages to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Turturro (0) vs (2) Barnkvist
Barnkvist stopping the sweep attempt from Turturro.
Turturro controlling the position.
Barnkvist trying to control but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Turturro is pulling down on Barnkvist's head. It's preventing any offense from Barnkvist, at least for the moment.
Turturro is trying to keep Barnkvist in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Turturro wants to sweep here but Barnkvist controlling him for the moment.
Turturro looking to control.
Barnkvist tries to free his leg and advance position but Turturro is retaining full guard.
Barnkvist is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Barnkvist wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving.
Turturro seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
Turturro is adopting a defensive guard.
Barnkvist's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Barnkvist won't allow Turturro to sweep him here. #T3#
Barnkvist sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Turturro's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro is looking to control Barnkvist's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turturro avoid being mounted?
Barnkvist trying to mount his opponent but Turturro defends it.
Barnkvist is trying to control. Turturro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Turturro wants to improve his position but Barnkvist is controlling well.
Barnkvist is pressing down on Turturro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Turturro is holding on for now.
Barnkvist is just content to waste time from the top position. Turturro takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Barnkvist tries to free his leg and advance position but Turturro is retaining full guard. #T4#
Barnkvist wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving.
Barnkvist looking to sit in guard and control but Turturro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (2) Barnkvist
Turturro looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Barnkvist throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T5#
Barnkvist wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Barnkvist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnkvist has Turturro pulled in close to control his posture.
Barnkvist controls Turturro momentarily but Turturro frees himself.
Barnkvist is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T6##SUB2#
Barnkvist has his foot on Turturro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Turturro works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Barnkvist throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Turturro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnkvist swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnkvist is trying to control the position but Turturro postures up. #T7#
Turturro is stalling in the full guard.
Turturro won't allow Barnkvist to sweep him here.
Barnkvist controls Turturro momentarily but Turturro frees himself.
Turturro advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (5) vs (2) Barnkvist
Barnkvist manages to work his way to half guard, despite Turturro's best efforts.#T8#
Turturro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barnkvist does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Turturro not doing much here.
Turturro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Barnkvist is trying to get back to full guard.
Turturro wants to control but Barnkvist is keeping him busy. #T9#
Turturro wants to pass to mount but Barnkvist is defending the position.
Barnkvist wants to get back to full guard.
Turturro passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (8) vs (2) Barnkvist
Barnkvist can't escape the position.
Turturro takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Turturro (11) vs (2) Barnkvist#T10#
Turturro just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Barnkvist tries to break free.
Barnkvist controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
I really don't envy Barnkvist right now.
Barnkvist is still trying to improve position.#T11#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Turturro's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Turturro slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Turturro is hanging on to Barnkvist's back as he tries to escape.
Barnkvist keeps trying to improve his position.
Turturro gets his hands free as Barnkvist looks to control. #T12#
Turturro is hanging on to Barnkvist's back as he tries to escape.
Turturro biding his time, looking for the opening.
Turturro seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Barnkvist for as long as he can get away with.
Turturro is hanging on to Barnkvist's back as he tries to escape. #T13#
Barnkvist is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
I really don't envy Barnkvist right now. #T14#
Turturro is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Turturro is hanging on to Barnkvist's back as he tries to escape.
Barnkvist breaks Turturro's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (11) vs (4) Barnkvist
Turturro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Barnkvist pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turturro is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnkvist forces his way into half guard.
Turturro is trying to control but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Turturro takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
A pretty intense looking Guido Turturro took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: CACC 233
Date: Jul 25, 2021

183 cm
39 yrs
184 lbs

180 cm
23 yrs
177 lbs

Barnkvist

Mondragon

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Peter Barnkvist! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Barnkvist drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Barnkvist (4) vs (0) Mondragon
Barnkvist 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.
Mondragon is looking for a sweep.
Mondragon keeps trying to improve his position.
Mondragon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Barnkvist tries to advance to mount but Mondragon denies him. #SUB#
Barnkvist is trying to get an arm triangle but Mondragon is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist tries to advance to mount but Mondragon denies him. #T1##SUB#
Barnkvist goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mondragon rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barnkvist's guard! Nice work there by Mondragon!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (4) vs (2) Mondragon
Barnkvist can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mondragon controls the pace.
Barnkvist looking to control.
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Mondragon from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist wants to sweep here but Mondragon controlling him for the moment.
Mondragon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barnkvist has control of Mondragon's left arm, preventing Mondragon from doing any damage. #T2#
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Mondragon from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barnkvist pulls Mondragon in to control the position.
Mondragon won't allow Barnkvist to sweep him here.
Barnkvist not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mondragon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mondragon trying to control but Barnkvist is working from the bottom. #T3#
Barnkvist is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barnkvist is pulling down on Mondragon's head to control his posture.
Mondragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnkvist is keeping the position for now.
Mondragon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mondragon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnkvist looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barnkvist is pulling down on Mondragon's head to control his posture.
Mondragon is pushing down on Barnkvist's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnkvist is fighting to maintain full guard but Mondragon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barnkvist regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mondragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnkvist is keeping the position for now.
Barnkvist pulls Mondragon in close to prevent any damage. #T5#
Mondragon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Barnkvist is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Mondragon from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6#
Barnkvist lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (6) vs (2) Mondragon
Barnkvist pushes down on Mondragon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mondragon wants to get back to full guard.
Barnkvist moves into full mount! Mondragon won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (9) vs (2) Mondragon
Barnkvist wants to control the pace but Mondragon is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Barnkvist controlling the pace for now.
Barnkvist tries to control but Mondragon wriggling away.
Mondragon tries to lock up and control but Barnkvist gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mondragon felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Barnkvist can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mondragon is looking to escape. #T8##SUB#
Barnkvist moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mondragon has worked his arm free - good work by Mondragon!
Mondragon is looking to regain half guard here but Barnkvist keeps moving and retains side control.
Mondragon struggling a bit here.
Mondragon stops Barnkvist from passing to mount.
Mondragon tries to buck Barnkvist off but Barnkvist is having none of it.
Mondragon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barnkvist's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Barnkvist trying to mount his opponent but Mondragon defends it. #T9#
Mondragon is not content to let Barnkvist control the position.
Barnkvist wants to free his trapped foot but Mondragon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mondragon gets full guard.
Barnkvist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Barnkvist drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mondragon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mondragon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mondragon!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnkvist (9) vs (6) Mondragon
Barnkvist is trying to work for a sweep but Mondragon has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnkvist (9) vs (8) Mondragon#T10#
Mondragon tries to control but Barnkvist wriggling away.
Mondragon controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Mondragon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Mondragon with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Mondragon trying to control but Barnkvist is having none of it. #T11#
Barnkvist is looking to get to half guard.
Barnkvist looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Barnkvist (9) vs (11) Mondragon
You can see the frustration on Barnkvist's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Will Mondragon go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Barnkvist is trying to break free. #T12#
Barnkvist is working hard here to advance position.
Mondragon controls the action.
Barnkvist can't escape the position.
Well, with Mondragon on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Barnkvist is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Barnkvist trying to control but not successfully.
Mondragon trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Barnkvist doesn't escape.
Mondragon wants to control the position but Barnkvist frees himself and scrambles - Mondragon manages to regain control in side control.
Barnkvist is trying to improve his position.#T13#
Barnkvist prevents Mondragon from improving position.
Barnkvist is being controlled here.
Barnkvist is not content to let Mondragon control the position.
Barnkvist tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here.#T14#
Mondragon is looking to take a break and control but Barnkvist is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnkvist manages to get back to half guard.
Mondragon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnkvist knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnkvist wants to get back to full guard.
Barnkvist manages to get to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon wins on points by 11 to 9.
After winning the bout, Esteban Mondragon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CWC 228
Date: Jul 18, 2021

183 cm
39 yrs
184 lbs

181 cm
41 yrs
184 lbs

Barnkvist

Scaletta

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Peter Barnkvist! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Vito Scaletta!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Scaletta.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Barnkvist (0) vs (4) Scaletta
Barnkvist is not content to let Scaletta control the position. #SUB2#
Scaletta tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Scaletta has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Barnkvist is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Scaletta off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnkvist (4) vs (4) Scaletta#T1##SUB#
Barnkvist working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Scaletta trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Barnkvist 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, Scaletta has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scaletta is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Barnkvist's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB#
Barnkvist 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, Scaletta has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB#
Scaletta preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Barnkvist. #T2##SUB#
Barnkvist looking for the choke but no joy.
Barnkvist gets his hands free as Scaletta looks to control.
Barnkvist has good solid back control here.
Scaletta breaks Barnkvist's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (4) vs (6) Scaletta
Scaletta showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Barnkvist throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Scaletta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barnkvist can't keep his opponent in guard - Scaletta advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Scaletta is trying to work for a kimura but Barnkvist is defending well.
Scaletta is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Barnkvist wants to control but Scaletta is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Scaletta wants to control but Barnkvist is keeping him busy.
Scaletta trying to pass the guard but Barnkvist defending well.
Scaletta trying to control the pace.
Barnkvist is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnkvist manages to get to full guard. #T5#
Scaletta trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnkvist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnkvist manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Scaletta manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (6) vs (6) Scaletta#SUB2#
Scaletta looking for a guillotine here but Barnkvist defends easily.
Barnkvist passes Scaletta's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T6#
Barnkvist is trying to control. Scaletta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barnkvist tries to pass the half guard into mount. Scaletta knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Scaletta is trying to control but can't.
Scaletta is trying is best to control the position here.
Barnkvist is thwarting Scaletta's attempts to control the position.
Scaletta is looking for a sweep. Barnkvist is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnkvist trying to pass the guard but Scaletta defending well. #T7#
Barnkvist seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scaletta does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Scaletta is looking for a sweep. Barnkvist is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnkvist moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (9) vs (6) Scaletta
Barnkvist trying to control the position but Scaletta is working away.
Scaletta prevents Barnkvist from improving position.
Barnkvist trying to control the position but Scaletta is working away.
Scaletta is trying to control Barnkvist's posture but Barnkvist avoids it.
Barnkvist has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Scaletta!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnkvist (11) vs (6) Scaletta#T8#
Barnkvist wants to control the pace but Scaletta is squirming around nicely.
Scaletta wants to hold on but Barnkvist pushes him away.
Barnkvist can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scaletta is looking to escape. #T9#
Barnkvist can't control as he wanted to and Scaletta manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Well, if Barnkvist is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Barnkvist moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (14) vs (6) Scaletta
Scaletta stops Barnkvist from passing to mount. #T10#
Scaletta regains half guard there - taking advantage of Barnkvist's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Barnkvist is keen to just control but Scaletta is a slippery customer.
Barnkvist tries to pass to full mount but Scaletta defends it.
Scaletta trying to hold on to Barnkvist's head to control him but Barnkvist postures up.
Barnkvist works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (17) vs (6) Scaletta
Scaletta is squirming around, avoiding Barnkvist's attempts to control the action. #T11#
Barnkvist is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Scaletta is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T12#
Scaletta tries to hold on but Barnkvist postures up.
Barnkvist trying to control but Scaletta is having none of it.
Scaletta tries to hold on but Barnkvist pushes him away.
Barnkvist trying to control but Scaletta is having none of it.
Barnkvist content just to control the position here.
Scaletta is trying to escape the mount. #T13#
Barnkvist looking to control but Scaletta is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Scaletta is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Scaletta is wriggling around trying to escape.
Scaletta wants to control but Barnkvist is having none of it.
Barnkvist can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scaletta is looking to escape.
Barnkvist tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Barnkvist trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T14##SUB#
Barnkvist jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Scaletta is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Scaletta and Barnkvist has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Barnkvist wants to control but Scaletta is keeping him busy.
Scaletta gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnkvist tries to pass to full mount but Scaletta defends it.
Scaletta works his way to full guard. Good work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barnkvist takes the fight on points by 17 to 6.
Our winner, Peter Barnkvist, 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: CWC 221
Date: Jul 04, 2021

183 cm
39 yrs
184 lbs

186 cm
30 yrs
182 lbs

Barnkvist

Dick

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Peter Barnkvist! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Rick Dick!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnkvist has managed to clinch. #TD#
Barnkvist has Dick pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Barnkvist pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dick tumbling to the mat - Barnkvist dives into Dick's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnkvist (2) vs (0) Dick
Barnkvist looking to pass the guard.
Barnkvist trying to control but Dick is working from the bottom.
Barnkvist passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (5) vs (0) Dick
Barnkvist wants to control but Dick is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Barnkvist tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dick can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Dick is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barnkvist passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dick!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnkvist (7) vs (0) Dick
Dick keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Barnkvist tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Barnkvist wants to control the pace but Dick is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Barnkvist looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Barnkvist trying to control but Dick is having none of it. #T2#
Dick is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnkvist has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Barnkvist has control of Dick's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dick regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Barnkvist trying to control but Dick is having none of it.
Barnkvist is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dick is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Dick is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dick is looking to get to half guard.
Barnkvist looking to control but Dick is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Barnkvist has control of Dick's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dick regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dick sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Barnkvist is looking to take a break and control but Dick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Dick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Barnkvist is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnkvist trying to control from half guard but Dick is working away.
Barnkvist passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (10) vs (0) Dick
Dick is looking for a sweep.
Barnkvist advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnkvist (12) vs (0) Dick
Dick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dick gets back to half guard.#T5#
Dick won't allow Barnkvist to pass to mount.
Barnkvist is thwarting Dick's attempts to control the position.
Barnkvist trying to mount his opponent but Dick defends it.
Barnkvist has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (15) vs (0) Dick
Barnkvist wants to control the pace but Dick is squirming around nicely.
Dick is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barnkvist trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dick is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dick keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T6#
Barnkvist tries to control but Dick wriggling away.
Barnkvist is really struggling to control Dick but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Barnkvist takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barnkvist trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T7#
Dick is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnkvist has a good base and remains in mount.
Barnkvist looking to control and managing it successfully.
Barnkvist can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dick is looking to escape.
Dick sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T8#
Barnkvist has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (18) vs (0) Dick
Barnkvist tries to control but Dick wriggling away.
Dick tries to hold on but Barnkvist postures up.
Dick tries to reverse the position but Barnkvist maintains control.#T9#
Barnkvist controlling from mount.
Barnkvist trying to control but Dick is having none of it.
Barnkvist content just to control the position here. #T10#
Barnkvist wants to control the pace but Dick is squirming around nicely.
Dick tries to lock up and control but Barnkvist gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Barnkvist looking for a guillotine from mount but Dick is having none of it.
Barnkvist avoids the attempt from Dick to control.#T11#
Dick sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Barnkvist seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dick does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barnkvist is pressing down on Dick's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dick is holding on for now.
Barnkvist is working hard here to advance position.
Dick tries to roll over but Barnkvist keeps him under control.
Barnkvist is looking to take a break and control but Dick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dick gets full guard.#T12#
Barnkvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Dick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dick keeping full guard, as Barnkvist tries to pass.
Dick trying to keep a closed guard but Barnkvist is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Dick working for a triangle but Barnkvist defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnkvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Dick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnkvist passes Dick's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T13#
Dick manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Dick is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnkvist is aware though and is defending well.
Barnkvist looking to pass the guard.
Barnkvist wants to control from the top but Dick keeps moving.
Barnkvist looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Dick keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist wants to pass the guard but Dick is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Barnkvist got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dick has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnkvist has managed to get both his arms back between Dick's legs - danger averted.
Dick has Barnkvist pulled in close to control his posture.
Barnkvist pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dick is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnkvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Dick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barnkvist takes the fight on points by 18 to 0.
A relieved looking Peter Barnkvist 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: CACC 214
Date: Jun 20, 2021

183 cm
39 yrs
184 lbs

180 cm
32 yrs
180 lbs

Barnkvist

Silverio

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Peter Barnkvist! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 27 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnkvist closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Barnkvist lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnkvist (2) vs (0) Silverio
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
Silverio keeping full guard, as Barnkvist tries to pass.
Silverio looking to control.
Barnkvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silverio trying to control the position.
Silverio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (2) vs (2) Silverio
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist tries to get to full guard but Silverio has control of the leg.
Barnkvist wants to control but Silverio is keeping busy.
Barnkvist is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnkvist manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Silverio from controlling successfully.
Silverio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (2) vs (5) Silverio
Barnkvist tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silverio wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Barnkvist 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.
Barnkvist prevents Silverio from moving into mount.
Barnkvist is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Silverio looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barnkvist gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnkvist (2) vs (7) Silverio#T2#
Barnkvist is trying to escape the mount.
Barnkvist tries to improve his position but instead Silverio has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Barnkvist (2) vs (10) Silverio
Barnkvist tries to roll but Silverio sticks to his back.
Silverio doesn't have the hooks in and Barnkvist manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (4) vs (10) Silverio
Silverio looking to control.
Barnkvist is stalling in the full guard.
Barnkvist won't allow Silverio to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Silverio isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Barnkvist stacks Silverio on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Barnkvist!
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (7) vs (10) Silverio
Barnkvist wants to control but Silverio is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB#
Barnkvist working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silverio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silverio felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Silverio sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Silverio is looking to improve his position.
Barnkvist looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnkvist is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Silverio wants to get back to full guard.
Barnkvist wants to pass to mount but Silverio is defending the position. #SUB#
Barnkvist seems to be looking for submissions.
Barnkvist works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (10) vs (10) Silverio
Barnkvist can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silverio is looking to escape.
Silverio sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Barnkvist wants to work for an arm triangle but Silverio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T5#
Silverio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silverio manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Silverio has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Barnkvist doesn't defend quickly enough and Silverio has managed to lock this one up! Can Barnkvist escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Silverio on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Carlos Silverio!
A less than humble Carlos Silverio misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: CACC 207: Steel vs Simon
Date: Jun 13, 2021

183 cm
38 yrs
184 lbs

185 cm
46 yrs
178 lbs

Barnkvist

Corson

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Peter Barnkvist! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Shayne Corson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Frank Dennis.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Corson clinches with his opponent.
Corson tries to pull guard but Barnkvist holds him up against the ropes and eventually Corson drops back down to his feet.
Corson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barnkvist is defending well.
Barnkvist 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.#TD#
Barnkvist gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnkvist (2) vs (0) Corson
Barnkvist controlling the pace.
Barnkvist trying to control from Corson's half guard. Corson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Corson keeping full guard, as Barnkvist tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist trying to control but Corson is working from the bottom.
Barnkvist advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (5) vs (0) Corson#T1#
Barnkvist is looking to take a break and control but Corson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Barnkvist tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barnkvist has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Corson is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Barnkvist tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Corson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barnkvist's best efforts.#T2#
Corson won't allow Barnkvist to pass to mount.
Barnkvist slows the pace down in half guard.
Barnkvist wants to advance to full mount but Corson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Barnkvist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barnkvist controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barnkvist wants to control from the top but Corson keeps moving.
Barnkvist being controlled here momentarily.
Corson is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Barnkvist passes into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Corson is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnkvist trying to control from half guard but Corson is working away.
Corson is trying to maintain the position but Barnkvist is very close to passing his half guard.
Barnkvist moves into full mount! Corson won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (8) vs (0) Corson#SUB#
Barnkvist is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Corson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Corson shrugs it off.
We've been informed that Corson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Barnkvist wants to control the action but instead Corson gets a body lock and reverses into Barnkvist's guard! Nice work!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (8) vs (2) Corson
Barnkvist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnkvist is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (10) vs (2) Corson
Barnkvist wants to free his trapped foot but Corson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Corson gets back to full guard.
Barnkvist works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Barnkvist wants to pass to mount but Corson is defending the position. #T5##SUB#
Barnkvist is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barnkvist is looking to stall here but Corson recovers full guard.
Barnkvist postures up.
Barnkvist trying to control but Corson is working from the bottom.
Barnkvist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnkvist slips nicely into half guard.#T6#
Barnkvist wants to lay and pray for a moment but Corson keeps working.
Corson is in trouble now - Barnkvist has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (13) vs (2) Corson
Corson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Corson keeps trying to improve his position.
Barnkvist trying to control but Corson is having none of it. #T7#
Corson regains half guard.
Barnkvist not doing much here.
Corson is looking for a sweep. Barnkvist is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Corson controlling the position well.
Barnkvist is looking to take a break and control but Corson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnkvist frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (16) vs (2) Corson#T8#
Barnkvist controlling the position easily from mount.
Barnkvist can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Corson is looking to escape. #SUB#
Barnkvist working for a guillotine from mount but Corson is in no mood to give up.
Corson is looking to improve his position but Barnkvist isn't that keen on the idea.
Corson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T9##SUB#
Barnkvist seems to be working for a kimura but Corson defends the submission attempt.
Barnkvist is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Barnkvist passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (19) vs (2) Corson
Corson is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB#
Barnkvist wants to finish this one by submission but Corson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Barnkvist.
Corson gets back to half guard.
Corson tries to roll over but Barnkvist keeps him under control.#T10#
Barnkvist controlling the action here.
Barnkvist is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (22) vs (2) Corson
Barnkvist can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Corson is looking to escape.
Corson tries to reverse the position but Barnkvist maintains control.
Barnkvist tries to control but Corson wriggling away. #T11#
Barnkvist takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Corson is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Barnkvist goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Corson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (22) vs (4) Corson#SUB#
Corson avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Corson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnkvist has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Corson has managed to get both his arms back between Barnkvist's legs - danger averted.#T12#
Barnkvist trying to control the position.
Barnkvist wants to sweep but no luck.
Corson is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Corson trying to control but Barnkvist is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Barnkvist has his foot on Corson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Corson works his way back into a safe position though.#T13#
Barnkvist bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Corson's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (24) vs (4) Corson
Barnkvist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Corson trying to control the position.
Barnkvist preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Corson has his foot on Barnkvist's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnkvist works his way back into a safe position though.
Corson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Corson keeping full guard, as Barnkvist tries to pass. #T14##SUB2#
Corson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnkvist defends well.
Barnkvist forces his way into half guard.
Barnkvist looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Corson is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Barnkvist is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Corson still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Corson has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnkvist (24) vs (8) Corson
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Corson trying to control the action but Barnkvist is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barnkvist takes the fight on points by 24 to 8.
A relieved looking Peter Barnkvist 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: CACC 198: Mondragon vs Sanchez
Date: May 16, 2021

183 cm
38 yrs
184 lbs

195 cm
22 yrs
180 lbs

Barnkvist

Bandito

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Peter Barnkvist! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Enamorado Bandito!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Barnkvist moves into range and clinches up with Bandito.#TD#
Barnkvist has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bandito regains guard immediately.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnkvist (2) vs (0) Bandito
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bandito pulls Barnkvist in to control the position.
Bandito is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnkvist wants to pass the guard but Bandito is keeping the position.
Barnkvist wants to control from the top but Bandito keeps moving.
Barnkvist seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Barnkvist advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist trying to pass the guard but Bandito defending well.
Bandito is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barnkvist's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barnkvist's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnkvist (2) vs (4) Bandito
Barnkvist trying to control the position but Bandito manages to sink in the hooks. #T1##SUB2#
Barnkvist defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (4) vs (4) Bandito
Barnkvist passes into half guard. #SUB#
Barnkvist is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Barnkvist is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bandito doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnkvist.
Bandito tries to roll over but Barnkvist keeps him under control.
Barnkvist wants to advance to full mount but Bandito doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Barnkvist has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Bandito lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (4) vs (6) Bandito
Bandito is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Barnkvist trying to control the position.
Bandito stopping the sweep attempt from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bandito manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (6) vs (6) Bandito
Barnkvist wants to pass the guard but Bandito is keeping the position.
Bandito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnkvist is one step ahead there.
Bandito is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (6) vs (8) Bandito#T3#
Bandito sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bandito is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnkvist is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barnkvist is trying to maintain the position but Bandito is very close to passing his half guard.
Bandito trying to control from half guard but Barnkvist is working away. #SUB2#
Bandito is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barnkvist defends it well.
Barnkvist tries to roll over but Bandito keeps him under control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T4##SUB2#
Bandito wants to work for an arm triangle but Barnkvist is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barnkvist trying to get back to full guard but Bandito takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (6) vs (11) Bandito
Barnkvist is looking to get to half guard.
Barnkvist gets back to half guard.#T5##SUB2#
Barnkvist is defending against the submission attempts here by Bandito. #SUB2#
Bandito is working for a kimura but Barnkvist is defending it quite comfortably.
Barnkvist wants to control but Bandito is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barnkvist is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Barnkvist moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T6#
Barnkvist is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bandito wants to control from the top but Barnkvist keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnkvist is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (8) vs (11) Bandito
Barnkvist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnkvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandito keeping full guard, as Barnkvist tries to pass. #T7#
Barnkvist slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (11) vs (11) Bandito
Bandito is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barnkvist off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnkvist (11) vs (15) Bandito
Bandito struggling to keep hold of the position.
Bandito is trying to stick to Barnkvist's back but Barnkvist is turning into Bandito. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bandito's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Barnkvist.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (13) vs (15) Bandito
Bandito is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (13) vs (17) Bandito
Bandito is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnkvist is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bandito trying to control from Barnkvist's half guard. Barnkvist has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Barnkvist is trying to keep Bandito in close. #T8#
Barnkvist looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnkvist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnkvist is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Barnkvist is keeping the position.
Barnkvist looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T9#
Bandito trying to control but Barnkvist is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Barnkvist is looking for a triangle here but Bandito uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (13) vs (20) Bandito
Bandito works to advance to full mount. Barnkvist defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnkvist (13) vs (22) Bandito
Bandito tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Barnkvist is working to get back to half guard.
Bandito trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T10#
Bandito moves to back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Barnkvist (13) vs (25) Bandito
Bandito trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Barnkvist is really stuck here.
Bandito wants to control but Barnkvist is keeping busy.
Barnkvist rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Bandito is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T11#
Barnkvist trying to control from the bottom.
Bandito is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnkvist is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Bandito seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Barnkvist is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Enamorado Bandito!
Enamorado Bandito managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, CHURCH OF ZOIDBERG - FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR, into his post fight interview.

Event: CACC 190: Fiso vs Kuronoa II
Date: Apr 18, 2021

198 cm
28 yrs
175 lbs

183 cm
38 yrs
184 lbs

Simone

Barnkvist

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Joey Simone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Peter Barnkvist!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Barnkvist moves into the clinch.#TD#
Simone has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Barnkvist uses from the top position.
Simone seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Simone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Simone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnkvist's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (2) vs (0) Barnkvist
Barnkvist not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnkvist being controlled here, momentarily.
Barnkvist is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simone wants to control from the top but Barnkvist keeps moving.
Simone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barnkvist keeping full guard, as Simone tries to pass. #T1##SUB2#
Barnkvist is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Simone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simone controlling from the top position.
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simone is one step ahead there.
Barnkvist trying to keep a closed guard but Simone is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Barnkvist has control of Simone's left arm, preventing Simone from doing any damage.
Simone wants to control from the top but Barnkvist keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Simone won't allow Barnkvist to sweep him here.
Simone looking to sit in guard and control but Barnkvist gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (2) vs (2) Barnkvist
Barnkvist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnkvist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simone swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Simone keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnkvist postures up.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnkvist won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
Simone looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Barnkvist wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving. #T4#
Barnkvist looking to pass the guard.
Barnkvist won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
Barnkvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simone controls Barnkvist momentarily but Barnkvist frees himself.
Barnkvist wants to pass the guard but Simone is keeping the position.#T5#
Simone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnkvist pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simone is keeping the position for now.
Simone trying to control the position.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
Simone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (4) vs (2) Barnkvist
Barnkvist looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simone wants to control from the top but Barnkvist keeps moving. #T6#
Simone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnkvist is keeping the position for now.
Simone wants to control from the top but Barnkvist keeps moving.
Barnkvist is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (4) vs (4) Barnkvist
Barnkvist wants to free his trapped foot but Simone is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are battling for position here. Simone manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Simone is trying to control the position but Barnkvist postures up.
Barnkvist slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Simone wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnkvist is fighting to break Simone's control of his arms but Simone is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T7#
Simone can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnkvist advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barnkvist wants to pass to mount but Simone is defending the position.
Simone is trying to maintain the position but Barnkvist is very close to passing his half guard.
Simone holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Simone is staying active underneath Barnkvist, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Simone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnkvist is working away from the top position though.
Barnkvist trying to pass the guard but Simone defending well. #T8#
Simone gets back to full guard.
Simone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnkvist passes Simone's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Barnkvist seems to be looking for submissions.
Simone is not content to let Barnkvist control the position.
Simone is trying to control but can't.
Simone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnkvist works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (4) vs (7) Barnkvist
Simone is working to get back to half guard. #T9#
Barnkvist can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Simone is looking to escape.
Barnkvist might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Simone haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Simone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Simone working to try and regain half guard. #T10##SUB2#
Barnkvist swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Simone is now in Barnkvist's guard. A big mistake from Barnkvist there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (6) vs (7) Barnkvist
Barnkvist is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simone trying to control but Barnkvist is working from the bottom.
Barnkvist wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnkvist seems keen to control Simone's posture.
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully.
Simone won't allow Barnkvist to sweep him here. #T11#
Barnkvist is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (6) vs (9) Barnkvist
Simone gets full guard.
Simone is trying to control the position but Barnkvist postures up.
Simone keeping full guard, as Barnkvist tries to pass.
Simone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnkvist manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (8) vs (9) Barnkvist
Simone advances to half guard.
Well, if Simone is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Barnkvist is staying active underneath Simone, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T12#
Barnkvist trying to control here.
Simone passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Simone (11) vs (9) Barnkvist
Barnkvist is working to get back to half guard.
Simone controlling the pace for now.
Simone has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T13#
Simone forces the positional change into back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Simone (14) vs (9) Barnkvist
Barnkvist can't escape the position.
Barnkvist trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Barnkvist tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Simone looking to control and managing it successfully.
Simone takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Simone (17) vs (9) Barnkvist
Simone struggling to keep hold of the position.
Barnkvist trying to control the hands but Simone won't let him. #T14#
Barnkvist rolls, trying to escape but Simone keeps control of the position.
Barnkvist keeps trying to improve his position.
Barnkvist looking very determined here, making life difficult for Simone.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Barnkvist can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Simone is looking for the choke from the back position but Barnkvist is controlling his hands well.
Barnkvist is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Simone off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Barnkvist tries to roll but Simone sticks to his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simone takes the fight on points by 17 to 9.
Joey Simone decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CACC 182: Vicini vs Tomson
Date: Mar 28, 2021

183 cm
38 yrs
184 lbs

181 cm
34 yrs
183 lbs

Barnkvist

Minasian

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Peter Barnkvist! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 17 losses; Tigran Minasian!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnkvist closes the distance and clinches.
Barnkvist has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Minasian after a bit of a struggle.
Minasian has Barnkvist pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Barnkvist manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Minasian is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Minasian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Minasian wants a takedown but no success here.
Minasian prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Barnkvist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minasian stops a takedown attempt from Barnkvist.
Minasian has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Barnkvist avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Barnkvist prevents the takedown attempt.
Barnkvist can't get the takedown.
Minasian is trying to drag Barnkvist to the mat but Barnkvist just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Barnkvist drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian is working for takedown but Barnkvist is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Barnkvist lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnkvist (2) vs (0) Minasian
Minasian is looking for a sweep. Barnkvist is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Barnkvist is trying to control. Minasian wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Minasian won't allow Barnkvist to pass to mount. #SUB#
Barnkvist is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barnkvist trying to advance position but Minasian counters by regaining guard.
Barnkvist looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Barnkvist is looking to pass into half guard but Minasian pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Minasian is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (2) vs (2) Minasian
Minasian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnkvist is keeping the position for now.
Barnkvist trying to keep a closed guard but Minasian is proving a slippery customer.
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully. #T2#
Minasian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnkvist 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.
Barnkvist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Minasian pushing down on Barnkvist's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barnkvist is trying to maintain the position but Minasian is very close to passing his half guard.
Barnkvist wants to get back to full guard.
Minasian tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnkvist knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barnkvist is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Minasian trying to control the action but Barnkvist is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Minasian wants to work for an arm triangle but Barnkvist is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barnkvist tries to get to full guard but Minasian has control of the leg.
Minasian wants to take a breather but Barnkvist is having none of it.
Barnkvist is looking for a sweep. Minasian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Minasian seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barnkvist does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barnkvist is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Minasian trying to control from Barnkvist's half guard. Barnkvist has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Minasian is pushing down on Barnkvist's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnkvist is fighting to maintain full guard but Minasian has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnkvist manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Barnkvist keeps moving.
Barnkvist trying to control the position.
Minasian looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5#
Barnkvist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnkvist can't keep his opponent in guard - Minasian advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Minasian perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Minasian is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnkvist is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Minasian tries to pass to full mount but Barnkvist defends it.
Barnkvist wants to improve his position but Minasian is controlling well.
Minasian content to control rather than advance.
Barnkvist trying to hold on to Minasian's head to control him but Minasian postures up.
Barnkvist is looking to improve his position. #T6#
Minasian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnkvist keeps working.
Barnkvist wants to get back to full guard.
Minasian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnkvist keeps working.
Barnkvist trying to hold on to Minasian's head to control him but Minasian postures up.
Minasian prevents Barnkvist from improving his position.
Barnkvist slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barnkvist looking to control.
Barnkvist looking to hit a scissor sweep but Minasian is one step ahead there. #T7#
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnkvist, not yet.
Minasian looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Barnkvist looking for a guillotine here but Minasian defends easily.
Barnkvist is trying to control the position but Minasian postures up. #SUB#
Barnkvist had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Minasian defends it easily.
Minasian sitting in guard here, content to control. #T8##SUB#
Barnkvist is looking for a triangle but Minasian pushes his legs off easily.
Minasian looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Minasian passes into half guard.
Barnkvist wants to improve his position but Minasian is controlling well.
Barnkvist trying to control here.
Minasian is controlling the pace. #T9#
Barnkvist wants to control but Minasian is keeping busy.
Minasian is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Barnkvist!
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (2) vs (5) Minasian
Barnkvist is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Minasian controlling the position easily from mount.
Minasian pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Minasian wants to control the pace but Barnkvist is squirming around nicely.
Barnkvist sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T10#
Barnkvist manages to get to full guard.
Barnkvist looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnkvist looking to control.
Minasian content to stall in guard here.
Minasian stopping the sweep attempt from Barnkvist.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Barnkvist keeps moving.
Barnkvist being controlled here, momentarily. #T11##SUB#
Barnkvist escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Minasian gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barnkvist manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Minasian manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (4) vs (5) Minasian
Minasian is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Barnkvist tries to free his leg and advance position but Minasian is retaining full guard.
Minasian tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Minasian has his foot on Barnkvist's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnkvist works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnkvist sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Minasian's guard.
Barnkvist trying to mount his opponent but Minasian defends it. #T12#
Minasian wants to control but Barnkvist passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (7) vs (5) Minasian#SUB#
Barnkvist tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barnkvist has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Minasian is not content to let Barnkvist control the position. #SUB#
Barnkvist is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Minasian has escaped the position, nice work there.
Minasian seems a little lost for a moment, as Barnkvist dominates the positioning.#T13#
You can see the frustration on Minasian's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barnkvist has knee on belly momentarily but Minasian bucks him off and regains half guard.
Minasian won't allow Barnkvist to pass to mount.
Minasian is not content to let Barnkvist control the position.
Minasian gets full guard.
Minasian controlling Barnkvist's posture. #T14#
Barnkvist trying to control but Minasian is working from the bottom.
Barnkvist tries to free his leg and advance position but Minasian is retaining full guard.
Minasian trying to control the position.
Barnkvist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Minasian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnkvist is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minasian is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (7) vs (7) Minasian
Minasian looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Barnkvist gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Barnkvist takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
A relieved looking Peter Barnkvist 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: CACC 162: Mazzini vs Declan 3
Date: Jan 17, 2021

183 cm
37 yrs
184 lbs

179 cm
20 yrs
188 lbs

Barnkvist

Patterson

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Peter Barnkvist! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Derek Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Barnkvist scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Barnkvist (4) vs (0) Patterson
Patterson is looking to regain half guard here but Barnkvist keeps moving and retains side control.
Barnkvist wants to control but Patterson is keeping him busy.
Barnkvist working away.
Barnkvist trying to control the action but Patterson is working from the bottom.
Patterson is looking to regain half guard here but Barnkvist keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson wants to control but Barnkvist postures up.
Barnkvist wants to control but Patterson is keeping him busy.
Barnkvist advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnkvist (6) vs (0) Patterson#T1##SUB#
Barnkvist swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Patterson is now in Barnkvist's guard. A big mistake from Barnkvist there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (6) vs (2) Patterson
Barnkvist looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Patterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnkvist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Patterson forces his way into half guard.
Patterson trying to control from half guard but Barnkvist is working away.
Patterson is thwarting Barnkvist's attempts to control the position.
Barnkvist is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Patterson tries to pass to full mount but Barnkvist defends it. #T2#
Patterson is looking to pass Barnkvist's guard but actually Barnkvist recovers to full guard. #SUB2#
Patterson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Barnkvist manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Patterson has Barnkvist in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (8) vs (2) Patterson
Barnkvist slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (11) vs (2) Patterson
Patterson is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Barnkvist has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Patterson!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnkvist (13) vs (2) Patterson
Barnkvist looking to control but Patterson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Patterson can't escape the position.
Patterson keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Barnkvist looking for a guillotine from mount but Patterson is having none of it.
Patterson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Barnkvist has control of Patterson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Patterson regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB#
Barnkvist is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Patterson has managed to escape the submission attempt. #T4#
Patterson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (13) vs (4) Patterson#SUB#
Barnkvist has his foot on Patterson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Patterson works his way back into a safe position though.
Patterson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barnkvist looking to hit a scissor sweep but Patterson is one step ahead there.
Barnkvist is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnkvist lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (15) vs (4) Patterson
Barnkvist pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Patterson is keeping the position for now.
Barnkvist trying to control but Patterson is working from the bottom. #T5#
Patterson has his hands on Barnkvist's head, controlling the position.
Barnkvist pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Patterson is keeping the position for now.
Patterson looking to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Barnkvist looking to pass the guard.
Barnkvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Patterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Patterson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Patterson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Patterson looking for a sweep. Not yet Patterson, not yet. #T6#
Patterson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (15) vs (6) Patterson
Barnkvist wants to sweep here but Patterson controlling him for the moment.
Barnkvist can't keep his opponent in guard - Patterson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Patterson trying to control the action but Barnkvist is working from the bottom.
Barnkvist gets full guard.
Patterson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Barnkvist wants to hit a sweep here but Patterson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Barnkvist there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (15) vs (9) Patterson#T7#
Patterson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Patterson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Barnkvist sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Patterson content to control rather than advance.
Barnkvist is staying active underneath Patterson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnkvist gets full guard.
Patterson preventing the sweep. #T8#
Patterson wants to control from the top but Barnkvist keeps moving.
Barnkvist looking to control.
Barnkvist lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (17) vs (9) Patterson#SUB2#
Patterson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnkvist wants to pass the guard but Patterson is keeping the position.
Patterson controlling Barnkvist's posture. #T9#
Barnkvist tries to free his leg and advance position but Patterson is retaining full guard.
Barnkvist is looking to advance position but Patterson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnkvist (17) vs (13) Patterson
Barnkvist tries to hold on but Patterson postures up.
Barnkvist is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Patterson has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Barnkvist (17) vs (16) Patterson#SUB2#
Patterson has got one arm under Barnkvist's chin. This could be trouble... Barnkvist trying to control the other hand but Patterson gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Barnkvist has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Derek Patterson!
Derek Patterson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CACC 148: Pavlov vs Donde
Date: Dec 06, 2020

183 cm
36 yrs
184 lbs

180 cm
24 yrs
187 lbs

Barnkvist

Boudreaux

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Peter Barnkvist! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Jethro Boudreaux!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Boudreaux darts in looking for a takedown but Barnkvist gets double underhooks and turns Boudreaux into the ropes.
We've been hearing reports that Barnkvist has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Boudreaux fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jethro Boudreaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boudreaux with a poor takedown
and Barnkvist connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Peter Barnkvist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jethro Boudreaux.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Barnkvist.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Barnkvist (4) vs (0) Boudreaux
Barnkvist tries to advance to mount but can't.
Barnkvist trying to control the action but Boudreaux is working from the bottom.
Barnkvist tries to move to mount but Boudreaux blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Barnkvist tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Barnkvist advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnkvist (6) vs (0) Boudreaux#T1#
Boudreaux tries to lock up and control but Barnkvist gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Barnkvist has hold of Boudreaux's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Boudreaux manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Barnkvist looking to control and managing it successfully.
Barnkvist trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barnkvist takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2##SUB#
Barnkvist looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barnkvist looking to control but Boudreaux is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barnkvist avoids the attempt from Boudreaux to control.
Boudreaux tries to reverse the position but Barnkvist maintains control.
Boudreaux is squirming around, avoiding Barnkvist's attempts to control the action.
Barnkvist prevents Boudreaux from getting the reversal.
Barnkvist wants to control the pace but Boudreaux is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Boudreaux gets back to half guard.
Barnkvist wants to take a breather but Boudreaux is having none of it. #SUB#
Barnkvist is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boudreaux is just riding it out for now. Barnkvist eventually gives up the hold.
Barnkvist trying to control the action but Boudreaux is working from the bottom.
Barnkvist is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Boudreaux is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boudreaux preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Barnkvist passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (9) vs (0) Boudreaux#T4#
Boudreaux bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (9) vs (2) Boudreaux
Barnkvist looking to control.
Barnkvist lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (11) vs (2) Boudreaux
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Boudreaux controls Barnkvist momentarily but Barnkvist frees himself.
Boudreaux keeping full guard, as Barnkvist tries to pass. #T5#
Barnkvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Boudreaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnkvist won't allow Boudreaux to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Boudreaux had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnkvist defends it easily.
Barnkvist stands and throws Boudreaux's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (14) vs (2) Boudreaux
Barnkvist advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnkvist (16) vs (2) Boudreaux
Boudreaux is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnkvist has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Barnkvist goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Boudreaux is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (16) vs (4) Boudreaux
Barnkvist is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T6#
Boudreaux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnkvist is keeping the position for now.
Barnkvist wants to sweep here but Boudreaux controlling him for the moment.
Boudreaux wants to control from the top but Barnkvist keeps moving.
Boudreaux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnkvist swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boudreaux pushing down on Barnkvist's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barnkvist is trying to maintain the position but Boudreaux is very close to passing his half guard.#T7#
Barnkvist gets back to full guard.
Boudreaux postures up.
Barnkvist is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boudreaux slips nicely into half guard.
Boudreaux is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnkvist is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Boudreaux in particular looking to stall.
Barnkvist is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnkvist controlling the position well. #T8#
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnkvist manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Boudreaux from controlling successfully.
Boudreaux tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnkvist is retaining full guard.
Barnkvist looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnkvist, not yet.
Barnkvist is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (18) vs (4) Boudreaux
Barnkvist trying to pass the guard but Boudreaux defending well. #SUB#
Barnkvist seems to be working for a kimura but Boudreaux defends the submission attempt.#T9#
Boudreaux is pressing down on Barnkvist's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boudreaux wants to sweep but no luck.
Boudreaux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnkvist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Barnkvist is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Boudreaux keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (21) vs (4) Boudreaux
Barnkvist has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnkvist (23) vs (4) Boudreaux#T10#
Barnkvist trying to control but Boudreaux is having none of it. #SUB#
Barnkvist jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Boudreaux is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Boudreaux and Barnkvist has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Boudreaux is not content to let Barnkvist control the position.
Boudreaux tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barnkvist wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T11#
Boudreaux is not content to let Barnkvist control the position.
Barnkvist tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Boudreaux's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barnkvist wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boudreaux keeps working. #SUB#
Barnkvist tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barnkvist has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Barnkvist tries to advance to mount but Boudreaux denies him.
Boudreaux is trying to get back to half guard.#T12#
Barnkvist wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boudreaux keeps working.
Boudreaux is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Barnkvist is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Boudreaux has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Boudreaux manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Boudreaux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnkvist pulls his head out easily.
Boudreaux trying to control but Barnkvist postures up. #SUB#
Barnkvist is working for a submission of some sort.
Boudreaux tries to roll over but Barnkvist keeps him under control.#T13#
Barnkvist wants to control but Boudreaux is keeping him busy.
Boudreaux gets full guard.
Barnkvist wants to pass the guard but Boudreaux is keeping the position.
Boudreaux is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnkvist pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boudreaux is keeping the position for now.
Barnkvist trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Boudreaux manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (23) vs (6) Boudreaux#SUB2#
Boudreaux drops back looking for a leg! Barnkvist is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barnkvist manages to kick Boudreaux off! Boudreaux jumps back into Barnkvist's guard. #T14#
Barnkvist trying to keep a closed guard but Boudreaux is proving a slippery customer.
Boudreaux content to stall in guard here.
Boudreaux wants to pass the guard but Barnkvist is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Barnkvist is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boudreaux is aware though and is defending well.
Barnkvist keeping full guard, as Boudreaux tries to pass.
Barnkvist tries to land a sweep but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barnkvist takes the fight on points by 23 to 6.
A victorious Peter Barnkvist thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CACC 141: Boesku vs Donde
Date: Nov 22, 2020

185 cm
39 yrs
190 lbs

183 cm
36 yrs
184 lbs

Declan

Barnkvist

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Peter Barnkvist!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Declan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Barnkvist looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Declan (4) vs (0) Barnkvist
Declan tries to advance to mount but Barnkvist denies him.
Declan taking a breather here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Barnkvist can't do much from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Declan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Barnkvist is trying to get back to half guard.
Declan wants to control but Barnkvist is keeping him busy.
Barnkvist is trying to work for a sweep but Declan has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Declan (6) vs (0) Barnkvist
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist wants to hold on but Declan pushes him away.
Declan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Barnkvist tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1#
Barnkvist tries to hold on but Declan postures up.
Barnkvist is working to get back to half guard.
Declan controlling his opponent.
Barnkvist is trying to escape the mount.
Barnkvist is squirming around, avoiding Declan's attempts to control the action.
Barnkvist is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Declan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Declan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Barnkvist can't escape the position.
Declan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Declan controlling his opponent.
Barnkvist is wriggling around trying to escape.
Declan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barnkvist felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Declan wants to take Barnkvist's back here but Barnkvist is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Declan controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Barnkvist tries to reverse the position but Declan maintains control.
Declan wants to control the pace but Barnkvist is squirming around nicely.
Barnkvist really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Declan controlling the position easily from mount.
Declan trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Barnkvist is working to get back to half guard.
Barnkvist is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Declan controlling from mount.
Declan trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T5#
Barnkvist tries to reverse the position but Declan maintains control.
Declan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Declan wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Barnkvist is looking to improve his position but Declan isn't that keen on the idea.
Declan content just to control the position here.
Barnkvist really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Declan fails to take his opponent's back.
Declan controlling his opponent. #T6#
Declan wants to control the pace but Barnkvist is squirming around nicely.
Declan is really struggling to control Barnkvist but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Declan wants to take Barnkvist's back here but Barnkvist is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Barnkvist is looking to improve his position but Declan isn't that keen on the idea.
Barnkvist sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Barnkvist is looking to improve his position.
Declan trying to control from half guard but Barnkvist is working away. #T7#
Declan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Barnkvist wants to improve his position but Declan is controlling well.
Barnkvist is trying to control but can't.
Barnkvist is refusing to be controlled, as Declan sits in half guard.
Barnkvist gets back to full guard.
Barnkvist is trying to keep Declan in close.
Declan wants to control from the top but Barnkvist keeps moving.
Barnkvist is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully. #T8#
Declan is looking to advance position but Barnkvist has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Declan (6) vs (4) Barnkvist
Declan is trying to escape the mount.
Barnkvist tries to control but Declan wriggling away.
Declan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (8) vs (4) Barnkvist
Declan wants to control from the top but Barnkvist keeps moving. #T9#
Barnkvist trying to control the position.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnkvist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnkvist keeping full guard, as Declan tries to pass.
Declan stands and throws Barnkvist's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (11) vs (4) Barnkvist
Barnkvist is looking to regain half guard here but Declan keeps moving and retains side control.
Declan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnkvist keeps working.
Barnkvist is trying to get back to half guard.
Declan is staying tight to Barnkvist's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T10#
Barnkvist is trying to improve his position.
Declan is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Barnkvist's shoulder. That is not cool.
Declan wants to control but Barnkvist is keeping him busy.
Barnkvist is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Declan gets to mount! Barnkvist was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Declan (13) vs (4) Barnkvist
Barnkvist is squirming around, avoiding Declan's attempts to control the action. #T11#
Barnkvist is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Barnkvist is wriggling around trying to escape.
Declan trying to control but Barnkvist is having none of it.
Barnkvist is in all sorts of trouble here.
Declan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barnkvist is looking to escape.
Declan fails to move to back control. #T12#
Barnkvist has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Declan (16) vs (4) Barnkvist
Declan biding his time, controlling Barnkvist.
Declan trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Barnkvist is in bad spot here. #SUB#
Declan is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Barnkvist is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aedan Declan!
Aedan Declan thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CACC 134: Ward vs Donde
Date: Nov 01, 2020

187 cm
35 yrs
194 lbs

183 cm
36 yrs
184 lbs

Augustus

Barnkvist

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; DJ Augustus ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Peter Barnkvist!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Augustus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Augustus (2) vs (0) Barnkvist
Augustus trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnkvist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Barnkvist is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnkvist looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnkvist manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Augustus manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Augustus (2) vs (2) Barnkvist
Barnkvist being controlled here momentarily.
Barnkvist trying to control but Augustus is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augustus keeping full guard, as Barnkvist tries to pass.
Augustus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Barnkvist tries to free his leg and advance position but Augustus is retaining full guard. #T1#
Augustus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barnkvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Augustus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnkvist tries to free his leg and advance position but Augustus is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Augustus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barnkvist looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Augustus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barnkvist postures up.
Barnkvist tries to free his leg and advance position but Augustus is retaining full guard.
Barnkvist must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2##SUB#
Augustus looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Barnkvist has picked Augustus up and slammed him! Augustus can't keep hold of the triangle and Barnkvist manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Augustus (2) vs (5) Barnkvist
Barnkvist tries to advance to mount but Augustus denies him.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Barnkvist advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Augustus (2) vs (7) Barnkvist#SUB2#
Barnkvist looking to secure an arm triangle but Augustus defends it well.
Augustus gets back to half guard.
Augustus gets back to full guard.
Augustus keeping full guard, as Barnkvist tries to pass.
Augustus looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3##SUB#
Augustus has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Barnkvist doesn't defend quickly enough and Augustus has managed to lock this one up! Can Barnkvist escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Augustus on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). DJ Augustus !
DJ Augustus 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: CACC 128: Jiurgite vs Wangler
Date: Oct 10, 2020

183 cm
36 yrs
184 lbs

175 cm
31 yrs
185 lbs

Barnkvist

Gracie

Event: TWGC 31 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: Sep 15, 2020

185 cm
31 yrs
180 lbs

183 cm
35 yrs
184 lbs

MacGowan

Barnkvist

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 3 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Peter Barnkvist!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Barnkvist closes the distance and clinches.
Barnkvist is working for takedown but MacGowan is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Barnkvist has dropped down and is working for a takedown. MacGowan is trying to keep an underhook but Barnkvist manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Barnkvist
Barnkvist trying to pass the guard but MacGowan defending well.
MacGowan controlling the position for now.
Barnkvist wants to free his trapped foot but MacGowan is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Barnkvist is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, MacGowan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barnkvist frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (0) vs (5) Barnkvist
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Barnkvist is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But MacGowan has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from MacGowan!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (5) Barnkvist#T1#
MacGowan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Barnkvist is pulling down on MacGowan's head. It's preventing any offense from MacGowan, at least for the moment.
Barnkvist lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (7) Barnkvist
Barnkvist looking to sit in guard and control but MacGowan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (7) Barnkvist
Barnkvist wants to sweep here but MacGowan controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Barnkvist is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
MacGowan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Barnkvist wants to sweep here but MacGowan controlling him for the moment.
Barnkvist not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnkvist wants to sweep here but MacGowan controlling him for the moment.
MacGowan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barnkvist is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (9) Barnkvist#T3#
Barnkvist tries to pass to full mount but MacGowan defends it.
Barnkvist trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Barnkvist looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
MacGowan is in trouble now - Barnkvist has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (4) vs (12) Barnkvist
MacGowan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barnkvist trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4##SUB2#
Barnkvist jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… MacGowan is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by MacGowan and Barnkvist has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Barnkvist tries to advance position but instead MacGowan slips a leg back in to half guard.
Barnkvist is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and MacGowan reverses the position - he's now on top in Barnkvist's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (6) vs (12) Barnkvist#SUB2#
Barnkvist has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MacGowan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barnkvist pulls MacGowan in close to his closed guard and prevents MacGowan from doing any damage or advancing position.#T5#
MacGowan stopping the sweep attempt from Barnkvist.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan trying to control but Barnkvist is working from the bottom.
Barnkvist is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (6) vs (14) Barnkvist#SUB2#
Barnkvist is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, MacGowan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barnkvist wants to free his trapped foot but MacGowan is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T6#
MacGowan wants to control but Barnkvist is keeping busy.
Barnkvist seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barnkvist trying to pass the guard but MacGowan defending well.
Barnkvist is controlling the pace.
Barnkvist tries to pass the half guard into mount. MacGowan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barnkvist passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (6) vs (17) Barnkvist#T7##SUB2#
Barnkvist jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but MacGowan manages to avoid the submission attempt.
MacGowan struggling a bit here.
Barnkvist controls the position.
MacGowan prevents Barnkvist from improving position.
MacGowan is trying to control Barnkvist's posture but Barnkvist avoids it.
MacGowan is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Fenrir MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Barnkvist tries to move to mount but MacGowan blocks the move with his legs. #T8#
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barnkvist's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Barnkvist is pressing down on MacGowan's thigh, looking to free his foot. MacGowan is holding on for now.
Barnkvist works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (6) vs (20) Barnkvist
MacGowan gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (6) vs (22) Barnkvist
Barnkvist trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barnkvist can't control as he wanted to and MacGowan manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Barnkvist seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T9#
Barnkvist is looking to advance position but MacGowan won't allow it.
Barnkvist is looking to pass MacGowan's guard but actually MacGowan recovers to full guard.
Barnkvist tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
Barnkvist keeps trying to improve his position.
Barnkvist trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but MacGowan manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (8) vs (22) Barnkvist#T10#
MacGowan won't allow Barnkvist to sweep him here.
MacGowan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barnkvist's guard.
Barnkvist is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGowan content to control rather than advance.
Barnkvist wants to improve his position but MacGowan is controlling well. #T11#
Barnkvist regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barnkvist looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnkvist, not yet.
MacGowan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Barnkvist working for a triangle but MacGowan defends it easily.
Barnkvist manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. MacGowan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (8) vs (24) Barnkvist
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnkvist wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
MacGowan seems keen to control Barnkvist's posture.
Barnkvist wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.#T13#
Barnkvist is still trying to improve position.
Barnkvist postures up.
Barnkvist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
MacGowan trying to control the position.
Barnkvist looking to pass the guard.
Barnkvist must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnkvist slips nicely into half guard.
Barnkvist is trying to control the action in half guard but MacGowan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barnkvist wins on points by 24 to 8.
Peter Barnkvist is the new middleweight champion!
Peter Barnkvist thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TWGC 31 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 14, 2020

172 cm
44 yrs
155 lbs

183 cm
35 yrs
184 lbs

Boshtok

Barnkvist

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Yuri Boshtok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Peter Barnkvist!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Boshtok closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barnkvist circles away.#CL2#
Barnkvist darts in and clinches Boshtok up against the cage.
Boshtok goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barnkvist prevents it.
Barnkvist has Boshtok pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Boshtok manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Barnkvist has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Boshtok after a bit of a struggle.
Boshtok looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Boshtok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnkvist wants a takedown but no success here.
Barnkvist wants a takedown but no success here. #TD#
Boshtok is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Barnkvist can't fight it off and eventually Boshtok manages to take the fight to the floor. Barnkvist looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boshtok (2) vs (0) Barnkvist#SUB2#
Barnkvist looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boshtok won't allow Barnkvist to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Boshtok thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnkvist is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boshtok (2) vs (2) Barnkvist
Barnkvist tries to free his leg and advance position but Boshtok is retaining full guard.
Barnkvist must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boshtok keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Boshtok looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Barnkvist has picked Boshtok up and slammed him! Boshtok can't keep hold of the triangle and Barnkvist manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (2) vs (5) Barnkvist
Barnkvist tries to advance to mount but Boshtok denies him.
We've been hearing good reports from Boshtok's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Barnkvist looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barnkvist advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Boshtok (2) vs (7) Barnkvist
Barnkvist wants to control the pace but Boshtok is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Boshtok is looking to get to half guard.
Boshtok is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Barnkvist with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB2#
Barnkvist looking to secure an arm triangle but Boshtok defends it well.
Boshtok bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boshtok (4) vs (7) Barnkvist
Boshtok is looking to advance position but Barnkvist has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boshtok (4) vs (11) Barnkvist#T3#
Boshtok tries to lock up and control but Barnkvist gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Barnkvist trying to control but Boshtok is having none of it.
Boshtok tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnkvist trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boshtok is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boshtok is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Barnkvist jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Boshtok manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Boshtok tries to bench press Barnkvist off him but Barnkvist keeps the position. #T4#
Boshtok is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barnkvist's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Barnkvist is trying to work for a kimura but Boshtok is defending well.
Barnkvist is thwarting Boshtok's attempts to control the position.
Boshtok might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barnkvist is looking to advance position but Boshtok won't allow it. #SUB#
Boshtok looking for submissions off his back.
Boshtok gets full guard.#T5#
Barnkvist passes Boshtok's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barnkvist is thwarting Boshtok's attempts to control the position.
Barnkvist is looking to take a break and control but Boshtok is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boshtok wants to get back to full guard.
Boshtok manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Boshtok looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnkvist wants to pass the guard but Boshtok is keeping the position.
Barnkvist pushes down on Boshtok's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barnkvist seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boshtok does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T6#
Boshtok tries to get to full guard but Barnkvist has control of the leg.
Barnkvist wants to take a breather but Boshtok is having none of it. #SUB2#
Barnkvist is trying to work for a kimura but Boshtok is defending well.
Barnkvist trying to control the action but Boshtok is working from the bottom.
Boshtok is looking to improve his position.
Boshtok gets back to full guard.
Barnkvist wants to pass the guard but Boshtok is keeping the position.#T7#
Boshtok working a defensive guard here.
Barnkvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Boshtok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnkvist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boshtok wants to sweep here but Barnkvist controlling him for the moment.
Barnkvist passes Boshtok's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boshtok is staying active underneath Barnkvist, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnkvist is looking to advance position but Boshtok won't allow it.
Boshtok regains full guard. Nicely done. #T8#
Barnkvist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Boshtok looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boshtok keeping full guard, as Barnkvist tries to pass. #SUB#
Barnkvist got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boshtok has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnkvist has managed to get both his arms back between Boshtok's legs - danger averted.
Boshtok trying to control the position.
Barnkvist looking to pass the guard.
Barnkvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Boshtok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnkvist might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boshtok haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T9##SUB#
Boshtok is looking for a triangle but Barnkvist pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Boshtok looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnkvist sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boshtok's guard.
Barnkvist passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (4) vs (14) Barnkvist
Barnkvist can't control as he wanted to and Boshtok manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Boshtok is looking for a sweep. Barnkvist is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnkvist tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boshtok knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Barnkvist is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boshtok has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Barnkvist is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T10#
Boshtok is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Barnkvist is working for a submission of some sort.
Barnkvist wants to take a breather but Boshtok is having none of it.
Barnkvist trying to mount his opponent but Boshtok defends it.
Barnkvist wants to control but Boshtok is keeping him busy.
Boshtok is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barnkvist's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barnkvist's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boshtok (8) vs (14) Barnkvist#T11#
I really don't envy Barnkvist right now.
Boshtok doesn't have the hooks in and Barnkvist manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boshtok (8) vs (16) Barnkvist
Boshtok looking for a sweep. Not yet Boshtok, not yet.
Barnkvist slips nicely into half guard.
Boshtok regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barnkvist tries to free his leg and advance position but Boshtok is retaining full guard.
Barnkvist works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T12#
Barnkvist looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boshtok gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Barnkvist avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barnkvist passes Boshtok's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Barnkvist wants to pass to mount but Boshtok is defending the position. #SUB2#
Barnkvist is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boshtok sees it coming and defends easily.
Barnkvist is keen to just control but Boshtok is a slippery customer.#T13##SUB#
Boshtok actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Boshtok is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnkvist pulls his head out easily.
Barnkvist is looking to take a break and control but Boshtok is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnkvist looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Barnkvist wants to work for an arm triangle but Boshtok is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Barnkvist is trying to work for a kimura but Boshtok is defending well.
Barnkvist wants to pass the guard but Boshtok is defending well. #T14##SUB#
Boshtok looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnkvist wants to take a breather but Boshtok is having none of it.
Barnkvist trying to pass the guard but Boshtok defending well.
Barnkvist keeps trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnkvist moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (8) vs (19) Barnkvist

And that's the end of the fight!
Barnkvist wins on points by 19 to 8.
Peter Barnkvist thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TWGC 31 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 13, 2020

188 cm
39 yrs
187 lbs

183 cm
35 yrs
184 lbs

Hunt

Barnkvist

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Paul Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Peter Barnkvist!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Barnkvist moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Barnkvist gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hunt regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (0) vs (2) Barnkvist
Hunt wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Barnkvist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnkvist must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barnkvist pushing down on Hunt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Barnkvist is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barnkvist wants to pass to mount but Hunt is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt won't allow Barnkvist to pass to mount. #T1#
Barnkvist is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barnkvist trying to mount his opponent but Hunt defends it.
Hunt manages to get to full guard.
Barnkvist wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
Barnkvist stopping the sweep attempt from Hunt.#T2#
Barnkvist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (0) vs (5) Barnkvist
Barnkvist trying to control the position but Hunt is working away.
Hunt prevents Barnkvist from moving into mount. #T3##SUB2#
Barnkvist wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hunt, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Barnkvist is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hunt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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Hunt is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barnkvist's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Barnkvist prevents Hunt from improving his position.
Hunt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hunt.#T4#
Hunt pulls Barnkvist in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Hunt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnkvist defends well.
Hunt managing to control the position.
Barnkvist wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Barnkvist stands and throws Hunt's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (0) vs (8) Barnkvist#T5#
Barnkvist tries to move to mount but Hunt blocks the move with his legs.
Barnkvist is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnkvist wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working.
Barnkvist controlling from side mount.
Barnkvist tries to move to mount but Hunt blocks the move with his legs.
Hunt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hunt tries to bench press Barnkvist off him but Barnkvist keeps the position. #T6#
Barnkvist advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Hunt (0) vs (10) Barnkvist#SUB2#
Barnkvist moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hunt has worked his arm free - good work by Hunt! #SUB2#
Barnkvist is trying to get an arm triangle but Hunt is defending well.
Hunt tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Barnkvist goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hunt rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barnkvist's guard! Nice work there by Hunt!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (10) Barnkvist
Barnkvist tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T7#
Barnkvist is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (12) Barnkvist
Hunt works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barnkvist wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Barnkvist tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
Barnkvist is looking to pass into half guard but Hunt pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hunt is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (4) vs (12) Barnkvist
Hunt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barnkvist wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T8#
Hunt trying to control but Barnkvist is working from the bottom.
Barnkvist not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnkvist looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there.
Hunt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barnkvist looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnkvist, not yet. #T9##SUB2#
Barnkvist is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunt defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barnkvist wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnkvist working a defensive guard here.
Hunt trying to control but Barnkvist is working from the bottom. #T10#
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnkvist is keeping the position for now.
Hunt pushes down on Barnkvist's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barnkvist tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Barnkvist regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnkvist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnkvist is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (4) vs (14) Barnkvist#T11#
Hunt keeping full guard, as Barnkvist tries to pass.
Hunt trying to control the position.
Hunt keeping full guard, as Barnkvist tries to pass.
Hunt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnkvist manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (6) vs (14) Barnkvist#SUB2#
Barnkvist has his foot on Hunt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hunt works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnkvist is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (6) vs (16) Barnkvist#SUB2#
Barnkvist is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hunt sees it coming and defends easily.#T12#
Hunt is pressing down on Barnkvist's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hunt trying to control the position.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
Well,Hunt is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Barnkvist pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Barnkvist has gone for a leg lock! Hunt slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barnkvist's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (8) vs (16) Barnkvist
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully. #T13#
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Hunt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hunt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hunt trying to control but Barnkvist is working from the bottom.
Barnkvist keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
Hunt is stalling in the full guard. #T14#
Barnkvist has his hands on Hunt's head, controlling the position.
Hunt preventing the sweep.
Barnkvist keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnkvist manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hunt manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (8) vs (18) Barnkvist
Barnkvist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barnkvist wins on points by 18 to 8.
A victorious Peter Barnkvist thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TWGC 31 (185lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 05, 2020

183 cm
35 yrs
184 lbs

190 cm
25 yrs
191 lbs

Barnkvist

Wanker

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Peter Barnkvist! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Orla Wanker!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wanker tries to clinch up but Barnkvist circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnkvist tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wanker manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Barnkvist moves into range and clinches up with Wanker.
Wanker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barnkvist is defending well.
Wanker wants a takedown.
Wanker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barnkvist gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Peter Barnkvist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orla Wanker.#TD#
Barnkvist has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Wanker regains guard immediately.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnkvist (2) vs (0) Wanker
Barnkvist wants to pass the guard but Wanker is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist trying to control but Wanker is working from the bottom.
Barnkvist preventing the sweep.
Barnkvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Wanker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnkvist preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB2#
Wanker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnkvist can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wanker keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist wants to pass the guard but Wanker is keeping the position.
Barnkvist slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (5) vs (0) Wanker
Barnkvist trying to control the action but Wanker is working from the bottom.
Wanker manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Barnkvist is looking to advance position but Wanker won't allow it. #SUB#
Barnkvist is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2#
Barnkvist looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnkvist is working hard here to advance position.
Wanker wants to get back to full guard.
Wanker has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Wanker gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Wanker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnkvist is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Wanker is looking for a triangle but Barnkvist pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wanker is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (5) vs (2) Wanker
Barnkvist is trying to keep Wanker in close.
Wanker looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Wanker wants to control from the top but Barnkvist keeps moving.
Barnkvist working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Barnkvist looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wanker wants to pass the guard but Barnkvist is keeping the position.
Wanker preventing the sweep.
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Wanker from controlling successfully. #T4#
Barnkvist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnkvist is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (7) vs (2) Wanker#SUB2#
Barnkvist avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Wanker is looking for a triangle but Barnkvist pushes his legs off easily.
Barnkvist sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wanker's guard. #SUB#
Wanker is defending against the submission attempts here by Barnkvist.
Wanker moves into full guard. #T5##SUB2#
Wanker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barnkvist wants to pass the guard but Wanker is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Wanker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnkvist is aware though and is defending well.
Barnkvist advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (10) vs (2) Wanker
Barnkvist is trying to move to mount but Wanker reverses beautifully and ends up in Barnkvist's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (10) vs (4) Wanker
Barnkvist is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T6#
Wanker postures up.
Wanker stays in close to Barnkvist's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Barnkvist is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wanker is aware though and is defending well.
Wanker trying to control but Barnkvist is working from the bottom.
Wanker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wanker trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnkvist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wanker postures up.
Barnkvist has his hands on Wanker's head, controlling the position.
Barnkvist looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wanker is one step ahead there. #T7#
Wanker trying to move into half guard but instead Barnkvist has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (12) vs (4) Wanker
Wanker wants to sweep here but Barnkvist controlling him for the moment.
Barnkvist slips nicely into half guard.
Wanker wants to control but Barnkvist is keeping busy.
Wanker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wanker wants to sweep here but Barnkvist controlling him for the moment.
Barnkvist pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wanker is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Wanker working for a triangle but Barnkvist defends it easily. #T8##SUB2#
Wanker is looking for a triangle but Barnkvist pushes his legs off easily.
Barnkvist slips nicely into half guard.
Wanker gets back to full guard.
Barnkvist advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (15) vs (4) Wanker
Barnkvist gets to mount! Wanker was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnkvist (17) vs (4) Wanker
Wanker is trying desperately to improve position.#T9#
Wanker is squirming around, avoiding Barnkvist's attempts to control the action.
Wanker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Barnkvist trying to mount his opponent but Wanker defends it.
Wanker is looking for a sweep. Barnkvist is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnkvist trying to pass the guard but Wanker defending well.
Barnkvist uses his free foot to push down on Wanker's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wanker.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (20) vs (4) Wanker
Wanker is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Barnkvist jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Wanker is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Wanker and Barnkvist has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #T10#
Wanker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wanker is looking for a sweep. Barnkvist is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Wanker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnkvist is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (23) vs (4) Wanker
Barnkvist takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wanker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wanker is squirming around, avoiding Barnkvist's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Barnkvist goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Wanker turns into him and now he's in Barnkvist's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (23) vs (6) Wanker
Barnkvist controlling Wanker's posture. #T11#
Wanker preventing the sweep.
Wanker looking to sit in guard and control but Barnkvist gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (25) vs (6) Wanker
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wanker keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
Wanker wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Wanker looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Barnkvist has picked Wanker up and slammed him! Wanker can't keep hold of the triangle and Barnkvist manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (28) vs (6) Wanker
Barnkvist passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Wanker!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnkvist (30) vs (6) Wanker
Wanker regains half guard.#SUB#
Barnkvist is working for a submission of some sort. #T12#
Wanker wants to control but Barnkvist is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barnkvist works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (33) vs (6) Wanker#SUB#
Barnkvist is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wanker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barnkvist advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnkvist (35) vs (6) Wanker
Wanker slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
We've been hearing that Barnkvist has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Wanker wants to get back to full guard.
Barnkvist wants to free his trapped foot but Wanker is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T13#
Wanker is looking to improve his position.
Barnkvist looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Wanker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnkvist is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wanker!
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (38) vs (6) Wanker
Barnkvist can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wanker is looking to escape. #SUB#
Barnkvist goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Wanker is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (38) vs (8) Wanker
Barnkvist is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T14#
Wanker tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnkvist is retaining full guard.
Barnkvist is trying to keep Wanker in close.
Wanker trying to control but Barnkvist is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wanker drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barnkvist looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barnkvist looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barnkvist!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnkvist (42) vs (8) Wanker
Wanker is not content to let Barnkvist control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wanker is looking to regain half guard here but Barnkvist keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Barnkvist is trying to get an arm triangle but Wanker is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barnkvist takes the fight on points by 42 to 8.
A very excited looking Peter Barnkvist made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TWGC 31 (185lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2020

183 cm
35 yrs
184 lbs

176 cm
25 yrs
162 lbs

Barnkvist

Caldeira

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Peter Barnkvist! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Arturo Caldeira!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Caldeira closes the distance and pushes Barnkvist back into the cage.#TD2#
Caldeira pulls guard successfully.
Barnkvist wants to pass the guard but Caldeira is keeping the position.
Caldeira keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Caldeira is keeping the position for now.
Barnkvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Caldeira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Caldeira keeping full guard, as Barnkvist tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira pulls Barnkvist in close to prevent any damage.
Caldeira keeping full guard, as Barnkvist tries to pass.
We've been hearing that Barnkvist has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Caldeira looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Barnkvist passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (3) vs (0) Caldeira#T1#
Caldeira tries to bench press Barnkvist off him but Barnkvist keeps the position.
Caldeira is not content to let Barnkvist control the position.
Caldeira wants to control but Barnkvist postures up.#SUB#
Barnkvist tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barnkvist has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Caldeira has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Caldeira is looking to regain half guard here but Barnkvist keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Barnkvist thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Barnkvist tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barnkvist has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Caldeira is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Caldeira is looking to control Barnkvist's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Caldeira avoid being mounted?
Barnkvist wants to lay and pray for a moment but Caldeira keeps working.
Barnkvist seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Caldeira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barnkvist looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Caldeira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnkvist gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barnkvist preventing the sweep. #T3#
Caldeira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Caldeira keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist slips nicely into half guard.
Barnkvist wants to control but Caldeira is keeping him busy.
Barnkvist wants to pass to mount but Caldeira is defending the position. #SUB2#
Caldeira looking for a kimura from the bottom but Barnkvist passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (6) vs (0) Caldeira
Caldeira sneaks back into half guard.
Barnkvist looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Caldeira is trying to maintain the position but Barnkvist is very close to passing his half guard.#T4##SUB#
Barnkvist is looking for a kimura here.
Caldeira is not content to let Barnkvist control the position.
Caldeira is holding on to half guard well.
Caldeira tries to roll over but Barnkvist keeps him under control.
Caldeira is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Barnkvist is looking for a kimura but Caldeira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnkvist to get the leverage. #SUB#
Barnkvist is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Caldeira doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnkvist.
Barnkvist trying to pass the guard but Caldeira defending well. #T5#
The fighters are battling for position here. Caldeira manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Caldeira working for a triangle but Barnkvist defends it easily.
Barnkvist has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barnkvist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caldeira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnkvist stays in close to Caldeira's body and controls the position.
Caldeira can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnkvist advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Caldeira gets full guard.#T6#
Barnkvist looking to pass the guard.
Caldeira wants to sweep here but Barnkvist controlling him for the moment.
Barnkvist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caldeira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Caldeira wants to sweep but no luck.
Caldeira is still trying to improve position.
Barnkvist is pushing down on Caldeira's leg trying to pass to half guard. Caldeira is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnkvist has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barnkvist is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Caldeira!
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (9) vs (0) Caldeira
Barnkvist looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Barnkvist working for a submission but Caldeira is keeping him at bay.
Barnkvist controlling the position easily from mount. #T7#
Caldeira tries to hold on but Barnkvist postures up.
Barnkvist looking to control but Caldeira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Caldeira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnkvist trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Barnkvist goes for an armbar but Caldeira turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Caldeira.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (9) vs (2) Caldeira
Caldeira tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnkvist is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Barnkvist has his foot on Caldeira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Caldeira works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Caldeira from controlling successfully. #T8#
Caldeira tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnkvist is retaining full guard.
Barnkvist is looking to sweep but instead, Caldeira has passed into half guard.
Barnkvist wants to sweep but Caldeira has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (9) vs (5) Caldeira
Caldeira trying to control the position but Barnkvist is working away. #SUB2#
Caldeira goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Barnkvist has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Caldeira but great work by Barnkvist.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnkvist (13) vs (5) Caldeira#T9##SUB#
Barnkvist tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barnkvist has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Caldeira is not content to let Barnkvist control the position.
Caldeira manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barnkvist's best efforts.
Barnkvist is thwarting Caldeira's attempts to control the position.
Barnkvist is keen to just control but Caldeira is a slippery customer.
Caldeira is looking to control Barnkvist's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Caldeira avoid being mounted?
Barnkvist wants to pass the guard but Caldeira is defending well.
Caldeira tries to roll over but Barnkvist keeps him under control.
Barnkvist moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (16) vs (5) Caldeira#T10#
Barnkvist is looking to take a break and control but Caldeira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Caldeira manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Caldeira manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Caldeira working a defensive guard here.
Caldeira is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnkvist advances to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Caldeira manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barnkvist pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Caldeira is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Barnkvist passes Caldeira's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Caldeira tries to get to full guard but Barnkvist has control of the leg.
Barnkvist trying to mount his opponent but Caldeira defends it.
Barnkvist passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (19) vs (5) Caldeira
Caldeira tries to buck Barnkvist off but Barnkvist is having none of it.#SUB#
Barnkvist working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Caldeira is looking for a sweep.
Caldeira prevents Barnkvist from moving into mount. #T12#
Caldeira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnkvist tries to advance to mount but can't.
Caldeira is trying to control Barnkvist's posture but Barnkvist avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnkvist tries to advance to mount but can't.
Caldeira is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barnkvist's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Caldeira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Caldeira is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Barnkvist trying to mount his opponent but Caldeira defends it. #T13#
Barnkvist is working hard here to advance position.
Barnkvist moves into full mount! Caldeira won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (22) vs (5) Caldeira
Barnkvist can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Caldeira is looking to escape.
Barnkvist controlling the pace for now.
Barnkvist looking to control but Caldeira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Caldeira tries to reverse the position but Barnkvist maintains control.#T14#
Caldeira holds on to Barnkvist as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Barnkvist can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Caldeira is looking to escape.
Barnkvist is really struggling to control Caldeira but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Barnkvist looking for a guillotine from mount but Caldeira is having none of it.
Caldeira wants to hold on but Barnkvist pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnkvist can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Caldeira is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barnkvist takes the fight on points by 22 to 5.
During a confident post fight interview, Peter Barnkvist thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ICS 29
Date: May 03, 2020

#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Barnett. #TD#
Barnkvist drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Barnkvist trying to control but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Barnkvist with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Barnett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnkvist defends it easily.
Barnkvist postures up in Barnett's guard and throws a big left but Barnett blocks it.
Barnett tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Barnett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnkvist defends well.
Barnett looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnett, not yet. #SUB2#
Barnett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnkvist is aware though and is defending well.
Barnkvist postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barnkvist 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.
Barnkvist content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnkvist wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving. #T1#
Barnett is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barnett trying to keep a closed guard but Barnkvist is proving a slippery customer.
Barnkvist scoring with punches to the head and body.
Barnkvist trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barnkvist throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Barnett has his feet on Barnkvist's thighs here. He's pushed Barnkvist off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Barnkvist screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Buddy Barnett!
An out of breath Buddy Barnett thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ICS 18
Date: Mar 29, 2020

#R1#
Barnkvist looks for a takedown but Zaadha sprawls well.
Zaadha looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Barnkvist is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zaadha sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zaadha throws the left hand but Barnkvist avoids the punch easily.
Barnkvist throws a counter combo.
Barnkvist darts in trying to clinch
enabling Zaadha to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Peter Barnkvist has been cut.
Peter Barnkvist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnkvist goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Zaadha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zaadha counters with a stiff right hand.
Zaadha is looking to slow Barnkvist down with leg kicks.
Barnkvist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zaadha.
Zaadha thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Barnkvist drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Zaadha throws Barnkvist to one side and escapes!#T1#
Barnkvist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zaadha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barnkvist throws a poor cross that misses
and Barnkvist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zaadha looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barnkvist throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Barnkvist closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Barnkvist misses with a punch to the body.
Barnkvist has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zaadha is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ri Zaadha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Barnkvist.
Barnkvist is looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Zaadha fails to land.
Barnkvist is working for takedown but Zaadha is calmly controlling the position for now.
Barnkvist looking for a takedown.
Barnkvist tries a body shot but Zaadha blocks it.
Zaadha has a couple of punches blocked by Barnkvist.
Zaadha tries a body shot but Barnkvist blocks it.
Barnkvist stalling in the clinch.
Zaadha swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Zaadha working aggressively here.
Barnkvist wants to stall.
Zaadha scores with a nice hook 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!
Barnkvist tries to stall but Zaadha uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Barnkvist wants to take the fight to the mat but Zaadha manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short left from Zaadha.
Zaadha gets underhooks to prevent Barnkvist's takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Zaadha fails to land.
Barnkvist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barnkvist changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zaadha fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zaadha throws a hook but Barnkvist avoids it easily.
Barnkvist throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice straight punches there by Zaadha. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zaadha.
Nice straight punches there by Barnkvist. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barnkvist.
Barnkvist moves in looking to clinch but Zaadha pushes him off.
Zaadha is looking to counter punch.
Barnkvist thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnkvist just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromZaadha.#T3#
Zaadha gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barnkvist.
Zaadha scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barnkvist in his tracks.
Zaadha ducks under a wild hook from Barnkvist.
Zaadha lunges at Barnkvist with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barnkvist's hand.
Barnkvist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barnkvist throws a body punch but Zaadha moves out of range.
Zaadha fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zaadha cracks Barnkvist with an open hand slap.
Barnkvist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zaadha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zaadha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barnkvist fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#KD#
Zaadha lands a big head kick that sends Barnkvist tumbling to the mat! Zaadha takes a step backwards and waves Barnkvist back to his feet - he wants the finish!#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnkvist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaadha looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Zaadha slips a jab from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barnkvist lands a jab to the nose.
Barnkvist avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barnkvist slips under a jab.#CL2#
Barnkvist closes the distance and pushes Zaadha back into the cage.
Barnkvist drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zaadha throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnkvist can't get the takedown.
Barnkvist tries to score a body lock takedown but Zaadha shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zaadha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barnkvist backwards.
Barnkvist has Zaadha pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zaadha manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ri Zaadha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Barnkvist's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Barnkvist shoots and misses
and Zaadha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Zaadha closes the distance and clinches.
Zaadha blocking some punches.
Barnkvist misses with the head strike.
Zaadha stops a takedown attempt from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zaadha fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ri Zaadha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Barnkvist.
Barnkvist tries to clinch up but Zaadha circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnkvist has a takedown stuffed.
Barnkvist fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist misses with a straight left.
Barnkvist doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Zaadha rushes Barnkvist and presses him up against the cage.
Zaadha swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnkvist uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Barnkvist goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zaadha prevents it.
Barnkvist drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zaadha digs a right hand underneath Barnkvist's ribcage. Barnkvist let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barnkvist is breathing heavily.
Zaadha scores with a shoulder strike.
Zaadha prevents the takedown attempt.
Zaadha lands a body shot.
Zaadha lands with a light punch inside.
Barnkvist works on Zaadha's body with a couple of short punches.
Zaadha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barnkvist backwards. #CUT#
That has opened up Peter Barnkvist's cut even more.
Zaadha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnkvist can do to turn this around?
A short right from Zaadha.
Zaadha swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnkvist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaadha misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Zaadha is fighting off a takedown attempt but Barnkvist is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Zaadha to the mat. Zaadha regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaadha wants to stand but Barnkvist is controlling the position.
Barnkvist with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Zaadha is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnkvist is trying to maintain the position but Zaadha is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Zaadha escapes and gets back to his feet.
Barnkvist rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Zaadha to counter with a crisp jab.
Barnkvist shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Barnkvist avoids the head kick by Zaadha.
Barnkvist walks into a stiff left hand from Zaadha.
Zaadha lands a jab to the nose.
Barnkvist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zaadha. That's going to slow Barnkvist down. #T3#
Barnkvist misses with a takedown attempt - Zaadha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barnkvist.
A jab from Barnkvist misses.
Barnkvist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barnkvist misses with a shot to the body
and Barnkvist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zaadha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barnkvist.
Zaadha takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barnkvist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaadha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaadha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barnkvist ducks right into an uppercut from Zaadha. #T4#
Barnkvist tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zaadha swivels and escapes.
Zaadha keeps the fight on the outside.
Barnkvist fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barnkvist misses with a body shot
letting Zaadha counter with a right hand.
Barnkvist has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barnkvist there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC#
Barnkvist is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Peter Barnkvist's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaadha walks into a straight right hand from Barnkvist.
Zaadha throws a leg kick which misses Barnkvist's front leg but catches the back leg as Barnkvist tries to avoid it. #CL#
Zaadha closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zaadha scores with a shot to the side of Barnkvist's head.
Zaadha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zaadha.
Barnkvist tries to score a body lock takedown but Zaadha shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zaadha works on Barnkvist's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ri Zaadha dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Peter Barnkvist's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Zaadha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zaadha throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barnkvist tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zaadha will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zaadha scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zaadha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zaadha circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barnkvist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zaadha misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist shoots in for a takedown but Zaadha shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barnkvist throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Zaadha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barnkvist has his takedown stuffed
and Zaadha makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Barnkvist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Barnkvist tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zaadha lands a head kick. Barnkvist smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Barnkvist's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barnkvist misses with a looping right.
Zaadha uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barnkvist is still on wobbly legs! Can Zaadha finish him?
Barnkvist throws a jab when Zaadha was well out of range.
Barnkvist wants to clinch up but Zaadha keeps it at a distance.
Zaadha appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barnkvist looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barnkvist seems to have recovered his senses.
Ri Zaadha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Barnkvist.
Zaadha connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barnkvist's hands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zaadha.
Ri Zaadha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2##CL#
Zaadha moves into the clinch successfully.
Zaadha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Barnkvist. #TD2#
Barnkvist works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Barnkvist working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnkvist prevents Zaadha from getting back to his feet.
Ri Zaadha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#ES#
Zaadha has his feet on Barnkvist's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD2#
Barnkvist fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zaadha to the ground. Barnkvist is now in Zaadha's guard.#ES#
Zaadha manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Barnkvist trying to stall but Zaadha improves his position.
Zaadha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaadha.
Zaadha blocks an uppercut.
Barnkvist is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zaadha gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zaadha has a couple of punches blocked by Barnkvist.
Barnkvist is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3#
Zaadha lands a right hand.
Zaadha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barnkvist backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zaadha.
Barnkvist is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zaadha pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zaadha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zaadha tries to throw a body punch but Barnkvist avoids it by throwing Zaadha back against the cage.
Barnkvist blocking some punches.
Zaadha lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zaadha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ri Zaadha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zaadha digs a right hand underneath Barnkvist's ribcage. Barnkvist let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zaadha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barnkvist takes a shot to the head.
Barnkvist's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Zaadha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ri Zaadha has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barnkvist tries to work over Zaadha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zaadha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barnkvist goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zaadha prevents it.
Peter Barnkvist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Zaadha prevents a takedown attempt there.
Barnkvist is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zaadha pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zaadha prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short uppercut from Zaadha.
Barnkvist lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Zaadha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zaadha lands a nice looking body shot.
Zaadha lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barnkvist tries to move into range but Zaadha moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barnkvist changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zaadha tries to avoid it but Barnkvist manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zaadha to the ground. Zaadha escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zaadha looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Barnkvist fails to land with a series of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ri Zaadha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zaadha 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 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: ICS 10
Date: Feb 26, 2020

#R1#
Aokison uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Aokison slips a jab from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD2#
Barnkvist is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Aokison's half guard.
Barnkvist scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barnkvist is just content to waste time from the top position. Aokison takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Barnkvist working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Aokison is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Aokison seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Barnkvist wants to pass the guard but Aokison is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnkvist scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Aokison avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barnkvist postures up.
Barnkvist missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aokison is on top in guard. #REVR##T1#
Aokison is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aokison trying to control but Barnkvist is working from the bottom.
Barnkvist lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Barnkvist utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnkvist is on top in guard. #REVB#
Barnkvist throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aokison is trying to keep Barnkvist in close.
Barnkvist missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnkvist cracks Aokison with a solid left hand.#T2#
Aokison looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Barnkvist keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aokison's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aokison is on top in guard. #REVR#
Barnkvist trying to keep a closed guard but Aokison is proving a slippery customer.
Aokison is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barnkvist wants to sweep here but Aokison controlling him for the moment.
Barnkvist trying to control the position.
Barnkvist looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnkvist, not yet. #T3#
Aokison makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aokison throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnkvist looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aokison trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnkvist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnkvist looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnkvist, not yet.
Barnkvist controls Aokison momentarily but Aokison frees himself.
Aokison engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Aokison is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aokison trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnkvist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Barnkvist wants to sweep but no luck.
Aokison scoring with some ground and pound.
Aokison won't allow Barnkvist to sweep him here.
Aokison wants to control from the top but Barnkvist keeps moving.
Aokison is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aokison's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Barnkvist trying to keep a closed guard but Aokison is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnkvist is on top in guard. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnkvist scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barnkvist throwing strikes but missing.
Barnkvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Aokison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Peter Barnkvist 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##TD2#
Barnkvist shoots in and bounces Aokison off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Barnkvist is fighting to break Aokison's control of his arms but Aokison is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Aokison keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Aokison working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnkvist doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnkvist manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aokison is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aokison trying to control the position.
Barnkvist trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Barnkvist throws a big right hand that misses.
Barnkvist landing some decent shots from guard.
Aokison preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barnkvist scoring with some ground and pound.
Aokison is trying to control the position but Barnkvist postures up.
Barnkvist must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barnkvist working some strikes from top position.
Barnkvist preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnkvist accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barnkvist in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aokison trying to control the position.
Aokison is really struggling to control Barnkvist but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
Aokison preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barnkvist cracks Aokison with a solid left hand.
Aokison managing to control the position.
Barnkvist has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Aokison escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnkvist gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barnkvist connects with a couple of short punches.
Barnkvist keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aokison's head.
Barnkvist is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barnkvist working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barnkvist throwing strikes but missing.
Barnkvist postures up and lands a big shot to Aokison's brow. #T3#
Barnkvist working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barnkvist missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnkvist postures up and lands a big shot to Aokison's brow.
Peter Barnkvist has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnkvist accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aokison keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist connects with a couple of short punches.
Aokison trying to keep a closed guard but Barnkvist is proving a slippery customer.
Barnkvist wants to control from the top but Aokison keeps moving.
Aokison is trying to keep Barnkvist in close. #T4#
Aokison pulls Barnkvist in to control the position.
Barnkvist wants to control from the top but Aokison keeps moving. #SUB#
Barnkvist avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aokison has his hands on Barnkvist's head, controlling the position.
Barnkvist throwing strikes but missing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aokison working a defensive guard here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Barnkvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Aokison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Barnkvist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Barnkvist throws a body punch but Aokison moves out of range. #CL2#
Barnkvist clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Barnkvist turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Barnkvist manages to end up in side control.
Aokison managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Barnkvist.
Aokison is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barnkvist's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Barnkvist not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Aokison has hold of Barnkvist's hands but Barnkvist slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Barnkvist thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barnkvist missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aokison has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnkvist is working away from the top position though.
Barnkvist prevents Aokison from improving his position.
Aokison has his hands clasped together around Barnkvist's back. He's all about the action.#T1#
Aokison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aokison avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnkvist.
Aokison trying to control from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Barnkvist looks to land a strike but Aokison avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Aokison is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Aokison controlling the action here. #T2#
Aokison wants to control but Barnkvist is keeping him busy.
Barnkvist controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnkvist moves into full guard.
Barnkvist wants to sweep but no luck.
Aokison is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barnkvist wants to sweep here but Aokison controlling him for the moment.
Aokison keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barnkvist's head.#T3#
Aokison won't allow Barnkvist to sweep him here.
Barnkvist is still trying to improve position.
Barnkvist is trying to keep Aokison in close.
Barnkvist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aokison working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aokison stopping the sweep attempt from Barnkvist.
Aokison looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Aokison postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Aokison from controlling successfully.
Ryu Aokison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peter Barnkvist is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Barnkvist keeping full guard, as Aokison tries to pass.
Aokison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Barnkvist trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aokison thuds his right hand into Barnkvist's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barnkvist scores with a hook.
Barnkvist tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aokison manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barnkvist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aokison throws an overhand right that lands on Barnkvist's shoulder, as Barnkvist tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnkvist takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aokison darts in trying to clinch
enabling Barnkvist to counter with a crisp jab.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Barnkvist!
Peter Barnkvist seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Ryu Aokison was interviewed post fight and said 'This would not happen in Japan. Pit Bull Development sells the best prodcucts!'.

Event: ICS 6
Date: Feb 05, 2020

#R1#
Barnkvist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durden. #CL#
Barnkvist closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Durden gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Durden gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD#
Barnkvist has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Durden regains guard immediately.
Barnkvist throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnkvist accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnkvist missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnkvist working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnkvist lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barnkvist 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.#T1#
Barnkvist working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barnkvist pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Durden is keeping the position for now.
Barnkvist throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Durden works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Durden working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Durden working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnkvist.
Durden is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Barnkvist throwing strikes from guard but Durden blocks nicely.
Barnkvist missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnkvist postures up and lands a big shot to Durden's brow.
Barnkvist throws a big elbow that misses.
Durden is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barnkvist's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barnkvist working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Durden's head.
Barnkvist is looking to work some ground and pound but Durden has wrist control.
Barnkvist cracks Durden with a solid left hand.
Barnkvist with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnkvist trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Durden pulls Barnkvist in to control the position.
Barnkvist throwing strikes from guard but Durden blocks nicely.
Barnkvist wants to control from the top but Durden keeps moving.
Barnkvist with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Barnkvist postures up in Durden's guard and throws a big left but Durden blocks it.
We've been hearing that Barnkvist has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Barnkvist postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barnkvist loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnkvist throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Durden works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnkvist throwing strikes from guard but Durden blocks nicely.
Barnkvist throws an elbow that misses. Durden uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barnkvist's guard. Nice move by Durden!#REVB#
Barnkvist looking to hit a scissor sweep but Durden is one step ahead there.
Durden trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnkvist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Durden preventing the sweep.
Barnkvist is trying to control the position but Durden postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnkvist is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Barnkvist not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barnkvist thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Durden's head.
Barnkvist thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barnkvist trying to control the action but Durden is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnkvist throwing shots but Durden is blocking nicely.
Durden on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Barnkvist 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#
Durden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnkvist. #TD#
Barnkvist closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Durden quickly recovers to half guard.
Barnkvist seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Durden does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barnkvist is really struggling to control Durden but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnkvist is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Durden keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Barnkvist not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barnkvist thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Durden's head.
Barnkvist looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Durden with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barnkvist looks to land a strike but Durden avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Barnkvist throws a big right hand that misses.
Barnkvist is in close to Durden's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Barnkvist content to stall in guard here.
Durden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barnkvist lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barnkvist throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Durden works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnkvist throws a big right hand that misses.
Barnkvist working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barnkvist postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Peter Barnkvist overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barnkvist with a nice head shot there.
Durden is trying to control the position but Barnkvist postures up.
Barnkvist keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Durden's head.
Barnkvist is working Durden over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Barnkvist postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barnkvist trying to control but Durden is working from the bottom.
Barnkvist throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barnkvist with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnkvist with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnkvist throwing strikes from guard but Durden blocks nicely.
Barnkvist is in close to Durden's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barnkvist postures up in Durden's guard and throws a big left but Durden blocks it.
Barnkvist postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barnkvist postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Barnkvist with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnkvist postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barnkvist throws a big right hand that misses.
Durden has momentary wrist control but Barnkvist slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC#
Durden is rocked!
Barnkvist landing some decent shots from guard.
Durden is still in real trouble! Can Barnkvist finish him?
Durden is breathing heavily.
Barnkvist working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Durden's head.
Barnkvist postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Durden covers up, he's hurt! Barnkvist keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Barnkvist and the ref steps in to end the fight! Barnkvist can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Barnkvist!
A relieved looking Peter Barnkvist 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: ICS 1
Date: Jan 01, 2020

#R1#
Misalooba keeps the fight on the outside.
Misalooba throws the left hand but Barnkvist avoids the punch easily.
Barnkvist bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Misalooba misses with a hook.
Misalooba misses with a hook.
Misalooba darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Misalooba misses with a head kick.
Barnkvist swings widly with a right hand
and Misalooba counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Misalooba.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Barnkvist 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.
Nice sprawl there from Misalooba as Barnkvist shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Barnkvist scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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!
Barnkvist not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Misalooba is trying to maintain the position but Barnkvist is very close to passing his half guard.
Barnkvist not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Misalooba is refusing to be controlled, as Barnkvist sits in half guard.
Barnkvist thows a huge punch but Misalooba dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Misalooba has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnkvist is working away from the top position though.
Barnkvist thows a huge punch but Misalooba dodges it nicely.
Barnkvist controlling the pace.
Barnkvist is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barnkvist winds up and cracks Misalooba with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Misalooba is looking to escape.
Barnkvist with the ground and pound but Misalooba uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Barnkvist lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Misalooba wants to get back to his feet but Barnkvist is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Barnkvist scoring with some ground and pound.
Barnkvist chips away with some ground and pound.
Misalooba is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Barnkvist makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Barnkvist pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Misalooba is keeping the position for now.
Barnkvist is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barnkvist sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Misalooba's guard.
Misalooba blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Misalooba keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Barnkvist throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barnkvist misses with a head shot. Misalooba uses the momentum to regain guard.
Misalooba throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Barnkvist won't allow Misalooba to get back to his feet.
Barnkvist lands a couple of elbows.
Barnkvist scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barnkvist's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Misalooba wants to get back to his feet but Barnkvist is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Barnkvist throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Misalooba wants to stand up but Barnkvist is controlling him.
Misalooba is trying to control the position but Barnkvist postures up.
Barnkvist trying to control but Misalooba is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barnkvist avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barnkvist jabs at Misalooba's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Misalooba throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT#
It looks like Peter Barnkvist has been cut.#TD2#
Barnkvist shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Misalooba manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Misalooba has momentary wrist control but Barnkvist slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Barnkvist dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Barnkvist's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Misalooba pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Barnkvist fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Misalooba, pushing him back against the cage.
Barnkvist wants a takedown.
Barnkvist tries to score a body lock takedown but Misalooba shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Misalooba is trying to break the clinch but Barnkvist has him pressed against the cage.
Barnkvist has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Barnkvist tries to score a body lock takedown but Misalooba shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Didier Misalooba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Barnkvist.#TD2#
Barnkvist tightens his grip and picks Misalooba up, before dumping him to the ground. Misalooba manages to land in guard.
Barnkvist landing with the ground and pound.
Misalooba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ES#
Misalooba pushes Barnkvist off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Barnkvist looks to land a combination but Misalooba avoids it well. #T1#
Barnkvist tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Misalooba counter with a right hand.
Misalooba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barnkvist.#CL2#
Barnkvist has managed to clinch.
Barnkvist is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Misalooba gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Misalooba avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Misalooba taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Barnkvist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Misalooba breaks the clinch.
Barnkvist is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barnkvist scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Barnkvist moves in looking to clinch but Misalooba pushes him off.
Barnkvist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Misalooba ducks under a wild hook from Barnkvist.
Misalooba slips a jab and a cross from Barnkvist.
Misalooba throws a counter high kick but Barnkvist was just alert enough to avoid it.
Peter Barnkvist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Misalooba scores with a jab to the jaw.
Misalooba misses with a head kick.
Barnkvist misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnkvist wants to clinch.#T3#
Barnkvist is trying hard to land a takedown here. Misalooba sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barnkvist with a lazy takedown attempt
and Misalooba counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Barnkvist shoots in for a takedown but Misalooba shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barnkvist misses with a looping right.
Barnkvist is looking to clinch but Misalooba is avoiding it.
Misalooba misses with an uppercut.
Barnkvist walks into a stiff left hand from Misalooba.
Misalooba thuds his shin into the meat of Barnkvist's side.
Misalooba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnkvist is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Barnkvist wants to clinch
and Misalooba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Misalooba throws a jab when Barnkvist was well out of range.#T4#
Barnkvist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Misalooba was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnkvist.
Misalooba gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Misalooba lands a head kick. Barnkvist smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Misalooba is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnkvist throws a right hand that Misalooba ducks under and follows up with a left that Misalooba also avoids with ease.
Barnkvist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Misalooba.#CL2#
Barnkvist takes the fight into the clinch.
Barnkvist tries a body shot but Misalooba blocks it.
Misalooba prevents the takedown attempt.
Barnkvist is looking to take this one to the mat.
Barnkvist tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stalling in the clinch from Misalooba.
Barnkvist is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Didier Misalooba dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Peter Barnkvist's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Misalooba works the jab nicely.
Misalooba tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnkvist lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Misalooba circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Barnkvist moves into range and clinches up with Misalooba.
Misalooba goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barnkvist prevents it.
Barnkvist is looking to take this one to the mat.
Barnkvist drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC#
Misalooba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Barnkvist misses. #CL2#
Barnkvist gets a clinch. #T1#
Misalooba prevents the takedown attempt.
Didier Misalooba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Barnkvist.
Misalooba is pressed up against the cage. Barnkvist has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Misalooba down to the mat. Misalooba avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnkvist. Misalooba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Misalooba ducks under a wild hook from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Misalooba is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist slips under a jab from Misalooba.
Barnkvist takes a swing at Misalooba's ribcage but misses.
Misalooba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barnkvist looks to throw the jab but Misalooba is out of range.
Barnkvist tries to clinch but Misalooba moves out of range.
Didier Misalooba is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Barnkvist throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Misalooba was covering up waiting for the punch and Barnkvist finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Peter Barnkvist has got the better of the ground game so far.
Misalooba wants to get back to his feet but Barnkvist is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Barnkvist stands and throws Misalooba's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Barnkvist in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Misalooba is working to avoid the ground and pound but Barnkvist connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Misalooba is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Misalooba wants to control but Barnkvist postures up.
Barnkvist throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Misalooba throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Barnkvist working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T3#
Barnkvist misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Barnkvist postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Misalooba regains half guard there - taking advantage of Barnkvist's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Nice strikes from Barnkvist there.
Barnkvist thows a huge punch but Misalooba dodges it nicely.
Barnkvist trying to mount his opponent but Misalooba defends it.
Barnkvist blocks the strikes from Misalooba.
Misalooba wants to control but Barnkvist is keeping busy. #T4#
Misalooba pushes Barnkvist off looking to stand but Barnkvist dives back in and keeps control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barnkvist lands a nice short elbow.
Barnkvist missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Misalooba wants to get back to his feet.
Misalooba missing with punches from the bottom.
Misalooba striking from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Misalooba tries a head kick but it misses.
Misalooba moves out of range as Barnkvist strikes.
Misalooba misses with a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Barnkvist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barnkvist has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Barnkvist!
A very excited looking Peter Barnkvist made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Pride FC 64
Date: Dec 04, 2019

#R1#
Barnkvist lands a nice shot to the body.
Barnkvist moves out of range of the body kick from Hardy.
Hardy throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Barnkvist counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hardy won't be happy with that.
Barnkvist throws a strike aimed at the side of Hardy's head but Hardy avoids it well.
Barnkvist misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Barnkvist.
Hardy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnkvist working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Barnkvist working away.
Barnkvist trying to control the position but Hardy is working away.
Barnkvist working the ground and pound from side control.
Barnkvist in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnkvist throws an elbow but Hardy slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hardy parries the strikes from Barnkvist easily there. Barnkvist is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hardy to escape. #T1#
Barnkvist in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Barnkvist creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
You can see the frustration on Hardy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hardy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #ES2#
Hardy manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Barnkvist keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barnkvist.
Barnkvist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barnkvist has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hardy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Barnkvist has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hardy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Barnkvist goes for a takedown attempt but Hardy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Barnkvist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Hardy misses.
We've been hearing reports that Barnkvist has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hardy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hardy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barnkvist tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hardy lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Barnkvist gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barnkvist goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hardy prevents it.
Barnkvist blocks a body shot from Hardy.
Barnkvist is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hardy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Hardy - that landed with a thud.
Hardy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barnkvist is trying to drag Hardy to the mat but Hardy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hardy is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Hardy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hardy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Barnkvist is breathing heavily.
A slow jab from Barnkvist misses its intended target.
Hardy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnkvist takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#
It looks like Peter Barnkvist has been cut.
Hardy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Barnkvist tries to clinch there but Hardy circles away.
Hardy avoids the body shot from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist tries for a takedown but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hardy swats away the attempt to clinch by Barnkvist.
The fighters circling - Hardy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardy wants to slow Barnkvist down by chopping away at his legs.
Barnkvist tries to counter with a takedown but Hardy is quick to defend against it.
A cross from Barnkvist lands.
Hardy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Barnkvist if he has to take too many more of those.
Hardy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barnkvist drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barnkvist takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #ROC2#
Barnkvist is rocked!
Hardy lands a jab to Barnkvist's midsection.
Oh Barnkvist is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab from Hardy misses.
Barnkvist seems to have got his legs back now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Hardy sends Barnkvist crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hardy is motioning to the referee to let Barnkvist up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2#
Peter Barnkvist's cut is getting worse.
Barnkvist bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Hardy comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Barnkvist falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Barnkvist was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Outlaw Hardy!
Outlaw Hardy bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Pride FC 58
Date: Nov 13, 2019

#R1#
Barnkvist tries to clinch there but Corll circles away.
Barnkvist chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Corll can pounce on him.
Corll 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.
Corll scores with a body shot.
Corll lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barnkvist at a distance.
Barnkvist tries to clinch but Corll is having none of it.
Corll loads up on a big right hand but Barnkvist slips the punch.
Corll connects with a solid leg kick.
Corll connects with a body shot that sends Barnkvist's belly button to the back.#CL#
Barnkvist closes the distance and pushes Corll back into the cage.
Corll prevents a takedown attempt there.
Corll lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Corll breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barnkvist closes the distance looking to clinch
and Corll counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corll moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Corll throws a front kick aimed at Barnkvist's knee but Barnkvist avoids it well.
Barnkvist gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT2#
It looks like Peter Barnkvist has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Barnkvist has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Corll keeps the fight on the outside.
Corll looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice cross by Barnkvist.
Barnkvist misses with a body shot.
Barnkvist shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Corll as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Barnkvist closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Corll did well to prevent Barnkvist getting side control.
Corll tries to get to full guard but Barnkvist has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnkvist not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barnkvist working over Corll with some ground and pound. Corll looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Corll is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Barnkvist lands strikes from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corll is trying to maintain the position but Barnkvist is very close to passing his half guard.
Barnkvist looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Corll looking for submissions off his back.
Corll wants to control but Barnkvist is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barnkvist is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Corll tries to roll over but Barnkvist keeps him under control.
Barnkvist lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Corll is looking to improve his position. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Corll is still trying to improve position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Barnkvist connects with a nice short shot to Corll's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barnkvist lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barnkvist lands a nice short elbow.
Barnkvist scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Corll has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Barnkvist. Oh but Corll has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Barnkvist goes limp - he's gone! Corll jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dean Corll!
Dean Corll spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Pride FC 51
Date: Oct 16, 2019

#R1#
Snorten cracks a nice hook into Barnkvist's ribs.
We've been told by Barnkvist's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Snorten throws out a loose jab but Barnkvist uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Snorten misses.
Snorten throws a predictable looking body shot
and Snorten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Snorten drops his hands momentarily and Barnkvist takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Snorten 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.
Barnkvist throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barnkvist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Peter Barnkvist has been cut.
Barnkvist takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body punch from Snorten.
A telegraphed right hand from Snorten misses the target.
Snorten takes one to the side of the head.
Barnkvist doesn't manage to clinch there - Snorten circles away.
Barnkvist shoots for a double leg takedown but Snorten sprawls well. He's pushed Barnkvist's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snorten lands a right hook to the body.
Barnkvist throws a hook but Snorten avoids it easily.
Barnkvist checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barnkvist moves out of range as Snorten throws a body kick.
Barnkvist swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
No luck for Barnkvist with that takedown attempt.
Snorten lands a leg kick that knocks Barnkvist off balance momentarily.
Snorten jabs Barnkvist to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barnkvist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snorten.
Barnkvist is looking to counter punch.
Snorten looks to throw the jab but Barnkvist is out of range.
Snorten takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Snorten keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Snorten keeps Barnkvist at a distance using the push kick.
Barnkvist scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Snorten misses with a looping left.
Donk. Barnkvist catches Snorten right on the button with a cross.
Snorten on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Barnkvist clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Barnkvist stalling against the cage.
Snorten is pressed up against the cage. Barnkvist has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Snorten down to the mat. Snorten avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Barnkvist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnkvist takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Snorten scores with a body shot.
Barnkvist scores with a nice strike.
Barnkvist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snorten manages to avoid it.
Snorten connects with the punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barnkvist looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barnkvist moves out of range as Snorten strikes.
Barnkvist appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD#
Barnkvist looking to score a takedown here. Snorten is defending well but Barnkvist drives through and ends up in Snorten's guard.
Barnkvist lands a couple of elbows.
Snorten tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnkvist throwing strikes from guard but Snorten blocks nicely. #T3#
Snorten is adopting a defensive guard.
Snorten is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Barnkvist is looking for a sweep. Snorten is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnkvist trying to hold on to Snorten's head to control him but Snorten postures up.
Snorten working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnkvist manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Snorten lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barnkvist wants to sweep here but Snorten controlling him for the moment.
Snorten passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Barnkvist tries to buck Snorten off but Snorten is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Snorten cracks Barnkvist with a big right hand but Barnkvist just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Snorten trying to control the position but Barnkvist is working away.
Snorten is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Barnkvist is looking for a sweep.
Barnkvist misses with a strike from the bottom.
Snorten working the head and body with strikes.
Barnkvist regains half guard.
Snorten drops an elbow to the side of Barnkvist's head.
Barnkvist is looking to control Snorten's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnkvist avoid being mounted?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnkvist taking some punishment here, with Snorten in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rip Snorten dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Barnkvist's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Good shot there by Barnkvist.
Snorten fails to land with a series of punches.
Barnkvist missing with a left hand there. Snorten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snorten stuffs the takedown.
Barnkvist jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Barnkvist bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Snorten manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Snorten trying to hold on to Barnkvist's head to control him but Barnkvist postures up.
Snorten is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Barnkvist is staying active.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snorten might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Barnkvist haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Barnkvist wants to take a breather but Snorten is having none of it.
Snorten tries to roll over but Barnkvist keeps him under control.#T1#
Snorten keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Barnkvist wants to take a breather but Snorten is having none of it.
Barnkvist scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barnkvist lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Barnkvist connects with a nice short shot to Snorten's temple.
Barnkvist with the ground and pound but Snorten uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Barnkvist sitting in guard here, content to control.
Barnkvist postures up in Snorten's guard and throws a big left but Snorten blocks it.
Snorten looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Barnkvist looking to sit in guard and control but Snorten gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Barnkvist looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snorten is one step ahead there.
Barnkvist is working hard here to advance position.
Snorten trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snorten pushing down on Barnkvist's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Snorten prevents Barnkvist from improving his position.
Snorten landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Snorten passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Snorten cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T3#
Snorten avoids the attempt from Barnkvist to control.
Snorten raining down shots from the mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BOOM! Snorten connects with a massive shot to the dome! #ROC2#
Barnkvist is rocked!
Snorten postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Barnkvist bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Snorten and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rip Snorten!
A victorious Rip Snorten thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Pride FC 46
Date: Sep 18, 2019

#R1#
Barnkvist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnkvist misses with a takedown attempt
letting Knight counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Peter Barnkvist has been cut.
Barnkvist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barnkvist tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Knight. Barnkvist shrugs it off though.
Knight fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Knight goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice cross by Knight.
Barnkvist shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barnkvist misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knight feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Barnkvist jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barnkvist misses with an uppercut.
Knight feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barnkvists jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jed Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnkvist tries to clinch but Knight is having none of it.
Nice defenses there by Barnkvist.
Barnkvist is looking to clinch.
Barnkvist misses with an uppercut.
Barnkvist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knight.#T1#
Knight scores with a hook.
Knight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knight jabs Barnkvist to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
Barnkvist shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Barnkvist was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
An elbow from Barnkvist crashes against the mat.
Sloppy strikes there by Barnkvist.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight dodges the ground and pound from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist trying to control the position but Knight is working away.
Barnkvist throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Knight managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Barnkvist.
Barnkvist trying to control the position but Knight is working away.
Barnkvist with the ground and pound but Knight regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T2#
Barnkvist throwing shots but Knight is blocking nicely.
Barnkvist thows a huge punch but Knight dodges it nicely.
Barnkvist drops an elbow to the side of Knight's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnkvist throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barnkvist missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Knight is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barnkvist scores with a couple of nice shots.
Knight taking some punishment here, with Barnkvist in his half guard.
Barnkvist not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barnkvist takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Barnkvist sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Knight defending well though.
Barnkvist wants to control but Knight is keeping him busy. #T3#
Knight blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnkvist.
Knight wants to improve his position but Barnkvist is controlling well.
Barnkvist missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Knight wants to improve his position but Barnkvist is controlling well.
Barnkvist throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barnkvist throwing shots but Knight is blocking nicely.
Barnkvist thows a huge punch but Knight dodges it nicely.
Barnkvist sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Knight defending well though.
Barnkvist looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnkvist winds up and cracks Knight with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Barnkvist thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knight's head.
Barnkvist lands strikes from half guard.
Barnkvist takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barnkvist lands a nice short elbow.
Knight trying to control but Barnkvist postures up.
Barnkvist with the ground and pound but Knight uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Barnkvist lands a couple of elbows.
Barnkvist working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Barnkvist dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Barnkvist'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.
#R2#
Knight connects with a looping right hand.
Knight misses with a hook
and Knight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barnkvist lands a jab.#CL2#
Barnkvist gets a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Knight scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knight lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knight prevents the takedown attempt.
Knight is trying to stall. #TD2#
Barnkvist is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Knight can't fight it off and eventually Barnkvist manages to take the fight to the floor. Knight looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Knight lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnkvist is looking to sweep but instead, Knight has passed into half guard. #T1#
Barnkvist tries to roll over but Knight keeps him under control.
Knight is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnkvist is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Knight is stalling here. Barnkvist is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Knight seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Barnkvist has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The ground and pound from Barnkvist seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Barnkvist misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Barnkvist throws an elbow but Knight slips to the side and avoids it well.
Barnkvist working the head and body with strikes.
Barnkvist working the ground and pound. #T2#
Knight can't do much from the bottom here.
Barnkvist throws a strike aimed at the side of Knight's head but Knight avoids it well.
Barnkvist throws an elbow but Knight slips to the side and avoids it well.
Barnkvist is looking to take a break and control but Knight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Barnkvist are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Barnkvist landing a few strikes.
Barnkvist is trying to ground and pound but Knight uses the momentary lack of control by Barnkvist to regain half guard.
Barnkvist throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Barnkvist is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barnkvist winds up and cracks Knight with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Barnkvist working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnkvist seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barnkvist is controlling the pace.
Knight won't allow Barnkvist to pass to mount.
Barnkvist winds up and cracks Knight with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Barnkvist wants to take a breather but Knight is having none of it. #T4#
Knight blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist throwing shots but Knight is blocking nicely.
Barnkvist takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Barnkvist throwing shots but Knight is blocking nicely.
Barnkvist not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barnkvist lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Barnkvist throws a strike but Knight avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Knight controls Barnkvist momentarily but Barnkvist frees himself.
Barnkvist throwing strikes from guard but Knight blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Barnkvist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Peter Barnkvist's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Knight takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Knight throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Knight finds it's way through Barnkvist's defenses.
Barnkvist rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knight throws a poor cross that misses
and Barnkvist counters with a nice uppercut.
Knight thows a leg kick but Barnkvist checks it
and Barnkvist counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good standup being displayed there by Barnkvist as he connects with a hook.
Jed Knight is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Barnkvist moves into the clinch successfully.
Knight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barnkvist backwards.
Knight is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Knight misses with the head strike.
Barnkvist prevents a body shot from Knight.
I was talking to Knight's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Knight fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Barnkvist goes for a takedown attempt but Knight pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Knight avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knight is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Barnkvist tries to close the distance and clinch but Knight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Barnkvist closes the distance and clinches.
Knight working aggressively here.
Barnkvist is working for takedown but Knight is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jed Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Barnkvist.
Barnkvist looking for a takedown.
Barnkvist blocking some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Barnkvist wants to take the fight to the mat but Knight manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Knight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knight slows down the pace here.
Barnkvist is working for takedown but Knight is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2#
Barnkvist drops down looking for an ankle pick but Knight pulls his leg out and moves away.
Barnkvist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knight smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Knight throws a big shot that misses.
Donk. Knight catches Barnkvist right on the button with a cross.
Knight lands a jab to Barnkvist's midsection.
Knight pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jed Knight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barnkvist avoids a kick to the body.
Barnkvist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knight uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barnkvist.
Knight throws a quick counter kick to the body but Barnkvist avoids it.#CL2#
Barnkvist clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnkvist lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Knight gets underhooks to prevent Barnkvist's takedown attempt.
Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knight lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knight. #T3#
Knight stalling.
Barnkvist goes for a takedown in the clinch but Knight prevents it.
Knight working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barnkvist.
Knight trying to control the position but instead, Barnkvist has worked for underhooks and has pushed Knight into the cage.
Barnkvist is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Knight pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Knight lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Knight.
Barnkvist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barnkvist drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barnkvist drops down looking for an ankle pick but Knight pulls his leg out and moves away.
Knight throws an overhand right that lands on Barnkvist's shoulder, as Barnkvist tries to avoid the shot.
Peter Barnkvist is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Knight misses with a wild body shot.
Knight misses with a hook.
Knight looks for the body kick but Barnkvist saw that one coming.
Knight looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barnkvist throws a right and a left that Knight avoids nicely.
Barnkvist cracks Knight with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Barnkvist tries to clinch but Knight moves out of range.
Knight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnkvist throws a body punch but Knight moves out of range.
Knight connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barnkvist's hands.
Knight swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barnkvist counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Barnkvist rushes Knight and presses him up against the cage.
Barnkvist lands a right hand.
Barnkvist prevents a body shot from Knight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jed Knight showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Barnkvist has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Barnkvist!
Our winner, Peter Barnkvist, 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.
The defeated Jed Knight had this to say: 'Back to the lab. I'll be back though.'.

Event: Pride FC 42
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Barnkvist shows good takedown defense.
Barnkvist changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Barnkvist lands a glancing blow to the side of Silva's head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Silva 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.#TD#
Barnkvist looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Silva!
We've been hearing that Barnkvist has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Barnkvist working away.
Barnkvist landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Silva takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Silva regains half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barnkvist lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnkvist slips a nice elbow through Silva's hands, connecting with Silva's forehead.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
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!
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Barnkvist sits in half guard.
Barnkvist is nestled in close to Silva, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Silva trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Barnkvist connects with a nice short shot to Silva's temple.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnkvist scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barnkvist lands a nice short elbow.#ROC#
Silva is rocked!
Barnkvist lands a big elbow - Silva is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Barnkvist!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Barnkvist!
Peter Barnkvist seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Pride FC 37
Date: Aug 03, 2019

#R1#
A big right from Barnkvist misses. #CL2#
Barnkvist clinches with his opponent.
Barnkvist is working for takedown but Scorpion is calmly controlling the position for now.
Scorpion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barnkvist looking for a takedown.
Scorpion lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barnkvist wants a takedown.
Anderson Scorpion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Barnkvist.
Barnkvist drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Scorpion gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Scorpion lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barnkvist tries a body shot but Scorpion blocks it.
Scorpion misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scorpion misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Scorpion.
Scorpion lands a hook that snaps the head of Barnkvist backwards. #BC#
Scorpion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scorpion dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barnkvist. That did some damage!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barnkvist displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scorpion throws out the jab. #T1#
Scorpion connects with a leg kick. Barnkvist looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Scorpion throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barnkvist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scorpion.
Scorpion just misses with a punch to the body.
Scorpion on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barnkvist throws a jab but it's blocked by Scorpion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barnkvist looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barnkvist connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Scorpion ducks under a wild hook from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scorpion manages to avoid it.
Scorpion fails to land with a series of punches.
Scorpion connects with a body shot that sends Barnkvist's belly button to the back.
No joy there for Scorpion, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Scorpion throws a leg kick which misses Barnkvist's front leg but catches the back leg as Barnkvist tries to avoid it.
Barnkvist looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Scorpion is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Scorpion connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnkvist throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Scorpion makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Scorpion lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barnkvist scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Scorpion lands with a cross.
Barnkvist darts in trying to clinch
and Scorpion counters with a nice body shot.
Barnkvist throws a lazy right hand but Scorpion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scorpion throws a hook but Barnkvist avoids it easily.
Barnkvist swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Scorpion ducks under a wild hook from Barnkvist.
Scorpion is looking for a counter combo.#T3#
Barnkvist throws a lazy uppercut
and Scorpion connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That kick from Scorpion tenderised Barnkvist's leg. Barnkvist is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice straight punches there by Barnkvist. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barnkvist.#CL2#
Barnkvist rushes Scorpion and presses him up against the cage.
Barnkvist is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right from Scorpion.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scorpion.
Barnkvist has Scorpion pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Scorpion manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Barnkvist changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Scorpion fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Scorpion slips under a jab from Barnkvist.
Peter Barnkvist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnkvist doesn't manage to clinch there - Scorpion circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Scorpion!
A nice inside leg kick there by Scorpion. That's going to slow Barnkvist down.
Barnkvist on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Scorpion. Scorpion obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnkvist swings for the body but Scorpion moves out of range. #T4#
Scorpion lands a leg kick that knocks Barnkvist off balance momentarily.
Scorpion jabs at Barnkvist's body.
Scorpion throws a body punch but Barnkvist moves out of range.
Barnkvist takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barnkvist fails with the takedown.
Scorpion throws a leg kick which misses Barnkvist's front leg but catches the back leg as Barnkvist tries to avoid it.
Barnkvist has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Scorpion.
Scorpion fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barnkvist's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Scorpion connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barnkvist scrambles back to his feet.
Barnkvist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barnkvist looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Scorpion is fending him off so far but Barnkvist persists. Nope, Scorpion circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Barnkvist scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Scorpion manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Barnkvist keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Scorpion dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Barnkvist slips a jab from Scorpion.
Scorpion lands with a nice body kick.
Scorpion connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barnkvist throws the left hand but Scorpion avoids the punch easily.
Scorpion works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Scorpion lands a nice hook to Barnkvist's body. Barnkvist takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barnkvist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looks like Scorpion has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Barnkvist feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Scorpions jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barnkvist shoots in looking for a takedown but Scorpion manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barnkvist's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Scorpion clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Scorpion breaks from the clinch.
Barnkvist 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnkvist shoots for a double leg takedown but Scorpion sprawls well. He's pushed Barnkvist's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Scorpion tried to counter with a leg kick but Barnkvist avoided it.
Barnkvist misses with a looping left.
Scorpion throwing a counter right hand but Barnkvist manages to avoid it.
Barnkvist misses with an uppercut. Scorpion saw that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Scorpion.
Barnkvist's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Scorpion with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Scorpion lands with a shot to the body.
Barnkvist thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnkvist checks a low kick from Scorpion.
Barnkvist throws a big shot that misses.
Scorpion connects with a body shot that sends Barnkvist's belly button to the back.
Barnkvist takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Scorpion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnkvist can do to turn this around?
Barnkvist shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Scorpion sprawls well. Scorpion wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barnkvist gets slowly back to his feet.
Anderson Scorpion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Barnkvist.
Scorpion misses with a jab, cross combination.
Scorpion connects with an inside leg kick.
Anderson Scorpion is winning the standup battle so far.
Scorpion stalks Barnkvist and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barnkvist's face. Barnkvist staggers backwards, shaken.
Scorpion avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
Barnkvist wants to clinch up but Scorpion keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Barnkvist pushes Scorpion up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnkvist drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scorpion throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barnkvists head.
Scorpion scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Scorpion pushes Barnkvist back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barnkvist misses with a punch to the body.
Barnkvist lands a shot to the body.
Scorpion swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnkvist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scorpion misses with a punch on the inside.
Barnkvist has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Scorpion after a bit of a struggle.
Barnkvist digs a right hand underneath Scorpion's ribcage. Scorpion let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Scorpion tries a body shot but Barnkvist blocks it.
Barnkvist is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Barnkvist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scorpion struggles to land a body shot inside as Barnkvist controls his hands. #T3#
Barnkvist is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Scorpion is keeping busy.
Scorpion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barnkvist changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Scorpion fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Barnkvist shoots in but no luck this time.
Scorpion defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barnkvist.
Nice body punch from Scorpion.
Scorpion scores with a kick to the midsection.
Barnkvist misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Scorpion.
Scorpion with a nice cross.#CL2#
Scorpion gets tackled into the cage by Barnkvist. Barnkvist maintains the clinch.
A short left from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD2#
Barnkvist gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Scorpion kicks Barnkvist off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scorpion keeps Barnkvist at a distance using the push kick.
Scorpion scores with a punch to the head.
Scorpion scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Scorpion lands a nice looking kick to the body. Barnkvist takes a step back to recover.
Scorpion buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Scorpion lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnkvist throws a shot from downtown. Scorpion moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnkvist takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barnkvist.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barnkvist looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Scorpion dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A combination from Scorpion does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scorpion. Barnkvist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnkvist lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Barnkvist throws a body punch but Scorpion moves out of range.
Scorpion is looking to counter punch.
Scorpion misses with a low kick.
Scorpion connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Scorpion throws a big shot that misses.
Scorpion swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barnkvist.
Scorpion throws a wild body kick that Barnkvist sees coming a mile off.
Barnkvist misses with a lunging right hand
and Scorpion counters with a left to the body.
Barnkvist checks a low kick from Scorpion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scorpion misses with the combination.
It seemed like Barnkvist was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Scorpion throws a big shot that misses.
Scorpion thumps Barnkvist with a low kick.#T1#
Barnkvist needs to keep his hands up - Scorpion had a free shot at his head there.
Scorpion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barnkvist.
A solid leg kick lands there for Scorpion.
Barnkvist throws a lazy right hand but Scorpion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scorpion misses with a wild body shot.
Scorpion lands with a nice combination. Barnkvist backs away looking to recover.
Barnkvist has his takedown stuffed
letting Scorpion counter with a right hand.
Barnkvist scores with a jab. Scorpion acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Scorpion moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Scorpion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnkvist manages to avoid it.
Barnkvist appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Scorpion cracks a nice hook into Barnkvist's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnkvist misses the shot to the body.
Scorpion takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Barnkvist drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Scorpion lands with an uppercut that bounces Barnkvist off the cage and back into range.
Scorpion with a nice cross.
Crunch! Scorpion slams his shin into Barnkvist's torso.
Scorpion misses with a straight left.
Scorpion moves away from the strike by Barnkvist.
Scorpion stalks Barnkvist and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barnkvist's face. Barnkvist staggers backwards, shaken.
Barnkvist goes for a double leg but Scorpion avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Scorpion continues to drive forward.
Barnkvist tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Barnkvist pushes Scorpion up against the cage in a clinch.
Barnkvist wants a takedown.
Anderson Scorpion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Barnkvist.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Scorpion.
Scorpion pushes Barnkvist back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Scorpion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barnkvist backwards. #T3#
Barnkvist has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Scorpion is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Barnkvist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barnkvist blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Barnkvist.
Scorpion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barnkvist has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barnkvist has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Scorpion is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A hook to the body from Scorpion.
Scorpion is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Scorpion lands a nice uppercut.
Scorpion scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anderson Scorpion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Scorpion is pressed up against the cage. Barnkvist has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Scorpion down to the mat. Scorpion avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Scorpion connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Scorpion thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Barnkvist if he has to take too many more of those.
Barnkvist needs to keep his hands up - Scorpion had a free shot at his head there.
Scorpion misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice side step and Barnkvist releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Scorpion clobbers Barnkvist with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scorpion scores with a nice body kick.
Peter Barnkvist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Barnkvist takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barnkvist takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Scorpion connects with a nice looking jab.
Scorpion comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Scorpion feints a jab promting Barnkvist to slip. Scorpion then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Barnkvist slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Scorpion lands with an uppercut that bounces Barnkvist off the cage and back into range.
Scorpion scores with the left hand. Barnkvist knows he should have avoided that one.
Scorpion lands with a nice body punch.
Barnkvist has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Scorpion.
Barnkvist swings for the body but Scorpion moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnkvist throws a combination that misses
and Scorpion counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barnkvist fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Scorpion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Scorpion has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Scorpion!

Event: Pride FC 33
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Barnkvist feints and as Aokison raises his hands in defense, Barnkvist changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barnkvist lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Aokison working for a triangle but Barnkvist defends it easily.
Barnkvist wants to control from the top but Aokison keeps moving.
Barnkvist must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Aokison has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnkvist can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barnkvist is pushing down on Aokison's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aokison is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnkvist has managed to sneak the leg through.
Aokison definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barnkvist not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Aokison is looking for a sweep. Barnkvist is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aokison manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aokison trying to control the position.
Barnkvist lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barnkvist trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnkvist accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Aokison utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barnkvist is in close to Aokison's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barnkvist connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Barnkvist got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aokison has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnkvist has managed to get both his arms back between Aokison's legs - danger averted.
Barnkvist stands up over Aokison, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Aokison escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnkvist gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Aokison looking for a guillotine here but Barnkvist defends easily.
Barnkvist landing some decent shots from guard.
Barnkvist throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Aokison is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnkvist defends well.
Barnkvist looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Aokison keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Barnkvist throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aokison is trying to improve his position.
Aokison is working hard here to advance position.
Aokison is not content to let Barnkvist control the position.
Barnkvist postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Barnkvist trying to control the action but Aokison is working from the bottom.
Barnkvist lands a decent elbow from side control. #T3#
Barnkvist lands an elbow.
Barnkvist scoring with punches and elbows.
Aokison regains half guard.
Barnkvist lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Aokison on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Aokison tries to get to full guard but Barnkvist has control of the leg.
Aokison on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Aokison is trying to get back to full guard.
Aokison is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barnkvist scores with a couple of nice shots.
Aokison wants to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB#
Aokison looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnkvist scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Barnkvist there.
Aokison gets full guard.
Aokison is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Aokison is looking for a triangle but Barnkvist pushes his legs off easily.
Barnkvist throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aokison works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnkvist with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnkvist with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aokison wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Aokison has his feet on Barnkvist's thighs here. He's pushed Barnkvist off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Barnkvist screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryu Aokison!
Ryu Aokison managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Pit Bull Development, into his post fight interview.

Event: Pride FC 28
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1#
Barnkvist tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reich swivels and escapes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reich darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barnkvist throws a body punch but Reich moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Reich.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Reich.
Barnkvist looks for a takedown but Reich sprawls well.
Reich was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Reich moves forwards but Barnkvist connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barnkvist doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Reich counters with a leg kick.
Jarred Reich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Barnkvist.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Reich misses.
Reich explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Reich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barnkvist.
Reich connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barnkvist. Barnkvist circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Reich pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnkvist fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Reich.
Barnkvist staying out of range there.
Reich scores with a leg kick.
Reich takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barnkvist takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barnkvist looks to land a right hand but Reich moved out of range.
Reich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reich has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Barnkvist misses with a takedown attempt - Reich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Reich paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jab from Reich.#CUT#
It looks like Peter Barnkvist has been cut.
Reich dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barnkvist. That did some damage!
Reich throws a leg kick that misses.
Reich moves out of range as Barnkvist strikes.
Barnkvist swinging wildly here. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reich cracks Barnkvist with a good jab.
A punch combination from Reich misses.
Barnkvist lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reich circles away quickly and effectively.
Reich lands a nice looking body shot.
Reich lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barnkvist's sensitive parts.
Barnkvist lands the left hand.
Barnkvist moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Barnkvist gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barnkvist tries to stall but Reich uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Barnkvist wants a takedown but no success here.
Reich blocks a body shot from Barnkvist.
Reich stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Reich lands a nice shot to the body.
Reich lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reich lands a body punch. #T3#
Reich gets underhooks to prevent Barnkvist's takedown attempt.
Barnkvist looks winded!
Barnkvist changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reich fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Barnkvist ducks right into an uppercut from Reich.
Reich throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barnkvist takes a swing at Reich's ribcage but misses.
Reich appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barnkvist throws out a loose jab but Reich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnkvist on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Reich walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barnkvist checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Reich lands with a nice body punch.
Barnkvist walks into a jab.
Reich goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reich is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Barnkvist looks to score with a jab to the body but Reich is just out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barnkvist. #T4#
Reich ducks under a wild hook from Barnkvist.
Reich throws a push kick but Barnkvist slaps the foot to one side.
Barnkvist unleashes a big counter combination but Reich bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Reich scores with a spinning back kick!
Reich thows a body kick. Barnkvist tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crunch! Reich slams his shin into Barnkvist's torso.
Barnkvist throws a poor cross that misses
and Reich counters with an inside leg kick.
Reich throws a head kick but Barnkvist moves out of range.
Barnkvist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnkvist moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Reich throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barnkvist stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barnkvist misses with a hook to the body
and Reich counters with a straight right hand.
Barnkvist throws the left hand but Reich avoids the punch easily.
Reich moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A thudding body kick lands there by Reich!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jarred Reich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Barnkvist's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Barnkvist takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reich lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barnkvist at a distance.
Reich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barnkvist has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barnkvist there as he acknowledges the shot.
Reich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reich missing with a left hand there. Barnkvist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barnkvist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reich.
Barnkvist moves out of range of the body kick.
Barnkvist steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Reich.
Barnkvist scores with a jab. Reich acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barnkvist lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnkvist can do to turn this around?
Nice straight punches there by Reich. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reich.
Reich catches Barnkvist with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reich.
Reich scores with a shot to the body.
Barnkvist tries to clinch up
and Reich counters with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Reich scores with a hook to the body. Barnkvist takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barnkvist takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reich lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Reich looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barnkvist wants to clinch
letting Reich counter with a right hand.
Barnkvist has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reich finds it's way round the side to connect with Barnkvist's head.
Barnkvist misses with a looping left.
Reich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice jab there from Reich. #CUT#
That has opened up Peter Barnkvist's cut even more.
Reich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barnkvist counters with a nice uppercut.
Reich buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barnkvist throws out the jab. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnkvist looks to score with a jab to the body but Reich is just out of range.
Reich slips under a jab.
Barnkvist lands with an uppercut that bounces Reich off the cage and back into range.
Reich moves away from the strike by Barnkvist.
Barnkvist throws a jab when Reich was well out of range.
Barnkvist scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barnkvist moves in looking to clinch but Reich pushes him off.
Reich connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barnkvist. Barnkvist circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barnkvist has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Reich.
The crowd cheers as Reich lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barnkvist doesn't seem phased though.
Reich is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barnkvist bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reich's head.
Jarred Reich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnkvist moves in looking to clinch but Reich pushes him off.
Barnkvist throws a shot from downtown. Reich moves away and avoids it.
Jarred Reich is winning the standup battle so far.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reich, right into the meat.
Barnkvist takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Reich lands the left hand.#ROC#
Barnkvist is rocked!
Barnkvist has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reich finds it's way round the side to connect with Barnkvist's head.
Barnkvist is still on wobbly legs! Can Reich finish him?
Reich keeps the fight on the outside.
Reich throws a leg kick which misses Barnkvist's front leg but catches the back leg as Barnkvist tries to avoid it.
Reich just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnkvist seems to have recovered his senses.
Barnkvist throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reich was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#KD#
Reich lands a big head kick that sends Barnkvist tumbling to the mat! Reich takes a step backwards and waves Barnkvist back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Barnkvist is trying desperately to land a takedown but Reich is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Barnkvist.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnkvist just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Reich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reich lands a jab to Barnkvist's midsection.
Reich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barnkvist doesn't seem bothered though.
Barnkvist will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barnkvist is breathing heavily.
Reich scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barnkvist's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reich connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barnkvist scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#
The cut above Peter Barnkvist's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T4##KD#
Reich sends Barnkvist crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Reich is motioning to the referee to let Barnkvist up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Reich drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Barnkvist right on the button. Barnkvist goes down! Reich follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Reich gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jarred Reich!
During a confident post fight interview, Jarred Reich thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Pride FC 22
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
Barnkvist throws a nice looking combination but Cash bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barnkvist misses the shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Barnkvist.#TD#
Barnkvist looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Barnkvist is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cash tries to get to full guard but Barnkvist has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cash has hold of Barnkvist's hands but Barnkvist slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cash manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cash looking to control. #SUB2#
Cash looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnkvist landing some decent shots from guard.
Barnkvist distracts Cash with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've been hearing that Barnkvist has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Barnkvist chips away with some ground and pound.
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!
Cash has momentary wrist control but Barnkvist slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnkvist landing with the ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Barnkvist got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cash has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnkvist has managed to get both his arms back between Cash's legs - danger averted.
Barnkvist lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barnkvist trying to control but Cash is working from the bottom.
Barnkvist postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barnkvist keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cash's head.#SUB2#
Cash working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnkvist doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnkvist manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cash trying to keep a closed guard but Barnkvist is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Cash is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnkvist is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Cash is looking for a triangle but Barnkvist pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barnkvist is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barnkvist has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Cash escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnkvist gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barnkvist working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Barnkvist lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Cash is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnkvist is aware though and is defending well.
Barnkvist is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barnkvist is working Cash over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barnkvist working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnkvist postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC#
Cash is rocked!
Barnkvist scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cash is still in real trouble! Can Barnkvist finish him?
Barnkvist passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Barnkvist cracks Cash with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Barnkvist immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Cash is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Barnkvist!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Barnkvist!
Peter Barnkvist thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Pride FC 16
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Barnkvist blocks a jab.
Barnkvist misses with an uppercut. Krison saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Krison releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Krison misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krison. Barnkvist does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Barnkvist has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Barnkvist avoids the body shot from Krison.
A telegraphed right hand from Krison misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Barnkvist on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barnkvist cracks Krison with a good jab.
Barnkvist throws out a loose jab but Krison uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Krison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Krison cracks a nice hook into Barnkvist's ribs.
Krison throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barnkvist on the side of the head.
Krison misses with a straight left.
Krison misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnkvist moves away.
Barnkvist is looking to counter the offense by Krison and move into the clinch.
Krison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krison lands a body shot.
Barnkvist fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krison lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barnkvist's sensitive parts. #T1#
Krison thows a body kick. Barnkvist tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Krison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barnkvist.
Krison lands a jab to the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Krison. That's going to slow Barnkvist down.
Barnkvist throws a body punch but Krison moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Krison as he connects with a hook.
Barnkvist missing with a left hand there. Krison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Krison lands a jab to Barnkvist's midsection.#TD#
Barnkvist manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Krison on his heels. He'll look to pass Krison's guard now, I'm sure.
Barnkvist throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barnkvist postures up and lands a big shot to Krison's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnkvist postures up in Krison's guard and throws a big left but Krison blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krison trying to control the position here.
Barnkvist working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Barnkvist is fighting to break Krison's control of his arms but Krison is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Let's hope that Krison has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Barnkvist landing some decent shots from guard.
Barnkvist pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krison is keeping the position for now.
Barnkvist working some strikes from top position.
Barnkvist 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.
Barnkvist is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Krison preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barnkvist passes Krison's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Barnkvist seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Krison controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Barnkvist lands strikes from half guard.
Barnkvist is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Krison tries to get to full guard but Barnkvist has control of the leg.
Krison is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barnkvist scores with a couple of nice shots.
Krison is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnkvist working the head and body with strikes.
Barnkvist lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Krison is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Krison has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnkvist is working away from the top position though.
Barnkvist looks to land a strike but Krison avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Barnkvist working some strikes from top position.
Barnkvist in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Krison wants to sweep here but Barnkvist controlling him for the moment.
Barnkvist distracts Krison with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Krison wants to sweep here but Barnkvist controlling him for the moment.
Barnkvist working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Krison is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnkvist throwing strikes but missing.
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 Peter Barnkvist will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Barnkvist shoots in looking for a takedown. Krison tries to sprawl out of it but Barnkvist keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Krison manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Krison on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Krison is looking to slow Barnkvist down with leg kicks.
Krison walks into a jab.
Herb Krison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barnkvist gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Krison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barnkvist misses with a left hand
and Krison counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barnkvist fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Barnkvist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barnkvist checks a leg kick.
Krison connects with a body shot.
Krison connects with an inside leg kick.
Barnkvist moves to clinch but Krison breaks away
and Krison counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Krison buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barnkvist swings widly with a right hand
and Krison counters with a good low kick that Barnkvist was not able to check.
Barnkvist misses with a hook
and Krison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barnkvist looks to clinch
letting Krison counter with a right hand.
Barnkvist swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Krison.
Barnkvist takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Krison lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab lands there for Barnkvist.
Krison throws a head kick that Barnkvist semi-blocks.
Barnkvist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krison.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krison misses with a right hand
and Barnkvist counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barnkvist wants to clinch.
Krison throws a counter combo.#T2#
Krison with a jab.
Krison leaves Barnkvist with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Krison looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Krison swings for the body but Barnkvist moves out of range.
Krison cracks Barnkvist with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barnkvist misses with a combination
and Krison counters with a nice low kick that buckles Barnkvist's knee momentarily.
Krison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barnkvist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Krison scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barnkvist doesn't seem bothered though.
Krison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnkvist sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Barnkvist fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Krison to the ground. Barnkvist is now in Krison's guard.
Krison keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
Krison manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnkvist manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3#
Krison is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Krison stands and throws Barnkvist's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Barnkvist tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnkvist is working hard here to advance position.
Krison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnkvist keeps working.
Krison in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Krison wants to control but Barnkvist is keeping him busy. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barnkvist is trying to control Krison's posture but Krison avoids it.
Krison trying to control the action but Barnkvist is working from the bottom.
Barnkvist is looking to regain half guard here but Krison keeps moving and retains side control.
Barnkvist is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Krison's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Barnkvist tries to roll over but Krison keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herb Krison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Barnkvist misses with a straight right.
Krison swats away the attempt to clinch by Barnkvist.
Nice body punch from Krison.
Krison digs a good hook to Barnkvist's body.
Barnkvist misses with a wild body shot.
Krison looks to land a left hand but Barnkvist moved out of range nicely.
Krison lands a nice looking body kick.
Barnkvist takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Krison swats away the attempt to clinch by Barnkvist.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Barnkvist closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Krison did well to prevent Barnkvist getting side control.
Barnkvist is thwarting Krison's attempts to control the position.
Krison tries to roll over but Barnkvist keeps him under control.#T1#
Barnkvist scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Krison trying to control but Barnkvist postures up.
Barnkvist working Krison over with strikes.
Krison trying to control but Barnkvist postures up.
Barnkvist throwing shots but Krison is blocking nicely.
Krison keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Barnkvist sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Krison defending well though.
Peter Barnkvist overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barnkvist takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
Krison wants to control but Barnkvist is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barnkvist not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nice strikes from Barnkvist there.
Barnkvist thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barnkvist is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Krison wants to get back to full guard.
Barnkvist is thwarting Krison's attempts to control the position.
Krison taking some punishment here, with Barnkvist in his half guard.
Krison blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist looks to land a strike but Krison avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Barnkvist won't allow Krison to sweep him here.
Krison working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Barnkvist postures up in Krison's guard and throws a big left but Krison blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnkvist accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barnkvist loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnkvist wants to control from the top but Krison keeps moving.
Barnkvist postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barnkvist throwing strikes but missing.
Krison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnkvist prevents Krison from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Krison explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Donk. Krison catches Barnkvist right on the button with a cross.
Krison lands a nice looking kick to the body. Barnkvist takes a step back to recover. #T4#
Krison lands a body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Barnkvist crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Krison - the referee stops the clock and Barnkvist gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Krison. Barnkvist manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Krison connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Barnkvist closes the distance and clinches.
Barnkvist changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Krison fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Krison fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barnkvist looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krison avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Krison. That's going to slow Barnkvist down.
Barnkvist walks into a stiff left hand from Krison.
Barnkvist is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barnkvist.
Krison looks to land a left hand but Barnkvist moved out of range nicely.
Barnkvist wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Barnkvist shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Krison as he avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Herb Krison.
I think Krison has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herb Krison!
During a confident post fight interview, Herb Krison thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Pride FC 10
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Song throws a wild body kick that Barnkvist sees coming a mile off.
Song shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Song moves out of range of the strikes.
Song misses with a low kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Song creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Song.
Song gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barnkvist. #BC#
Song breaks the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Barnkvist 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.
Song getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Song lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Song finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Song digs a good body shot into Barnkvist's ribs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Song, right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnkvist lands with a cross.
Song staying out of range there.#T1#
Barnkvist fails in his attempt to clinch.
Song lands a nice looking body kick.
Song tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnkvist was well out of range. Poor timing from Song.
Song connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barnkvist tries to clinch but Song is having none of it.
Song feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Song doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Song connects with a looping right hand.
Song misses with a straight left.
Barnkvist tries to counter by closing the distance.
Song takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Song bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barnkvist is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Song lands a jab to Barnkvist's midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Song.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Song throws a body kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Song, as that shot connected.
It looks like Song has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Min-Sik Song is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Song thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Song needs to keep his hands up - Barnkvist had a free shot at his head there.
Song circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist ducks under a wild hook from Song.
Min-Sik Song seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnkvist drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Song throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnkvist sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Song bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barnkvist throws a jab but it's blocked by Song.
Song throws a hook to the side of Barnkvist's head but Barnkvist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice cross by Barnkvist.
Nice uppercut lands for Barnkvist. That snapped Song's head back.
Song dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barnkvist. That did some damage!#TD2#
Barnkvist closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Song to the mat! Song manages to get full guard.
Barnkvist postures up in Song's guard and throws a big left but Song blocks it.
Song is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barnkvist is controlling him.
Song keeping full guard, as Barnkvist tries to pass. #T3#
Song wants to stand up but Barnkvist is controlling him.
Barnkvist cracks Song with a solid left hand.
Song wants to get back to his feet but Barnkvist is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Song avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barnkvist with a nice head shot there.#ES#
Song pushes Barnkvist off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Barnkvist tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barnkvist slips a jab from Song.
Nice defenses there by Barnkvist.
Song circles away from the clinch attempt.
Song keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice defenses there by Song.#CL2#
Barnkvist has closed the distance and engaged Song in a clinch. #T4#
Barnkvist is looking to take this one to the mat.
Song can't find room to land a body shot as Barnkvist controls the action.
Song scores with a shot to the side of Barnkvist's head.
Good body shot from Song.
Barnkvist tries to score a body lock takedown but Song shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Min-Sik Song has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Barnkvist.
Song struggles to land a body shot inside as Barnkvist controls his hands.
Song misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barnkvist tries for a takedown but Song manages to get underhooks.
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!
Song fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barnkvist has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Song is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Song misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Song.
Barnkvist has Song pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Song manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Song goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Song lands with a right to the head.
Song lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnkvist is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Song is defending well.
Song working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barnkvist working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Song misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Min-Sik Song dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Barnkvist throws a hook but Song blocks it.#CL2#
Barnkvist instigates a clinch.
Barnkvist changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Song fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A jab from Song does it's job there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Song.
Song lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Song misses the jab.
Barnkvist wants to counter with a clinch but Song pushes him away.
Barnkvist 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.
Barnkvist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barnkvist takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Song swats away the attempt to clinch by Barnkvist.
Song is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnkvist can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Song dips to his left and cracks Barnkvist with an uppercut!
Song misses the jab.
Song cracks Barnkvist with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Song lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Song scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barnkvist sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A swing and a miss from Song.
Barnkvist slips a straight right by Song.
Song swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnkvist tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barnkvist dives in and grabs Song's left leg, looking for a takedown. Song pushes down on Barnkvist's head and hops out.
Song lands a nice looking body shot.
Barnkvist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Song.
Barnkvist tries to move into range but Song moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barnkvist doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barnkvist lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Song circles away quickly and effectively.
Barnkvist listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Song throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barnkvist is defended easily by Song.
Min-Sik Song has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Barnkvist.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnkvist throws a poor cross that misses
and Song counters with a straight right hand.
Barnkvist throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Song's waist but Song gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barnkvist off to one side.
Song fires out a quick counter leg kick but Barnkvist just manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barnkvist, as that shot connected.
Song misses the jab.
Barnkvist is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barnkvist lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Min-Sik Song is winning the standup battle so far.
Song catches Barnkvist with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barnkvist gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Song fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barnkvist has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barnkvist fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barnkvist takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Song cracks Barnkvist with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Song throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barnkvist tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A bone on bone clash there as Barnkvist blocks the leg kick. #T3#
Song throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Barnkvist misses the jab.
Song doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barnkvist throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Song counters with a straight right hand.
Song scores with a hook.
Song throws a nice inside leg kick.
Song takes a swing at Barnkvist's ribcage but misses.
Barnkvist looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Song scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Song throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Song lands with a shot to the body.
Song scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barnkvist lunges at Song with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Song's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnkvist misses with a wild combination.
Song throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Barnkvist.#T4#
Nice cross by Barnkvist.
Barnkvist's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barnkvist takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Song thuds his shin into the meat of Barnkvist's side.
Song blocks a jab.
Barnkvist checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barnkvist stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Song.
Horrible takedown attempt by Barnkvist or perhaps it was just good defense by Song, which made it look bad.
That kick from Song tenderised Barnkvist's leg. Barnkvist is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barnkvist throws out a loose jab but Song uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnkvist gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Song connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Song dips to his left and cracks Barnkvist with an uppercut!
Song lands the left hand.
Song stuffs the takedown.
Song moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Min-Sik Song dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Barnkvist gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Song connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barnkvist.
Song connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Song lands a jab.
Song throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barnkvist has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Song misses the shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Song, as that shot connected.
Song throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Song scores with a hook.
Song lands an overhand right.
Barnkvist shoots in for a double leg but Song sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Min-Sik Song has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Barnkvist.
Song just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnkvist swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Song. Barnkvist does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Barnkvist misses with a double jab.
Song connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barnkvist's hands.
Barnkvist misses with a straight left.
Barnkvist tries to clinch up but Song circles away and keeps his distance.
Song lands with a nice body punch.
Song looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barnkvist throws a hook but Song blocks it.
Song is looking to counter with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Barnkvist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Song.
Song scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barnkvist has a takedown stuffed.
Song lunges at Barnkvist with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barnkvist's hand.
Barnkvist shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Song counters with a stiff right hand.
Barnkvist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barnkvist fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
Song jabs Barnkvist to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Song swats away the attempt to clinch by Barnkvist.
Song ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Song lands a jab to the nose.
Barnkvist tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Song misses the shot to the body.
Barnkvist wants to clinch up but Song keeps it at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barnkvist.
Song chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL2#
Barnkvist has closed the distance and engaged Song in a clinch.
Song blocks a body shot from Barnkvist.
Song doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Song throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Barnkvist can't get the takedown. #BC#
Song pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Song cracks a nice hook into Barnkvist's ribs.
Song throws a front kick that sends Barnkvist stumbling back into the cage.
Song wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barnkvist 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.
Song connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barnkvist momentarily. #TD2#
Barnkvist gets a double leg takedown into Song's guard.
Barnkvist works over Song with some ground and pound from guard.
Barnkvist loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnkvist throws a big right hand that misses.
Song is looking to stand up but Barnkvist isn't so interested in that idea.
Barnkvist trying to control but Song is working from the bottom.
Song is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Peter Barnkvist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Barnkvist missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnkvist working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Song's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Song is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Song utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES#
Song pushes Barnkvist off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Barnkvist tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Song walks into a straight right hand from Barnkvist.
Song lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Song connects with a single shot there.
Song throws a head kick that misses.
Barnkvist takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Min-Sik Song showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Song, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Min-Sik Song!
Min-Sik Song bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Pride FC 3
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Epicity wants to slow Barnkvist down by chopping away at his legs.
Epicity throws a wild body kick that Barnkvist sees coming a mile off.
Epicity misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Epicity takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barnkvist misses with a hook.
Barnkvist misses with an uppercut. Epicity saw that one coming.
Barnkvist sizes up Epicity with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barnkvist blocks a head kick by Epicity.
Epicity misses with a shot to the body
and Barnkvist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Epicity.
Epicity raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Barnkvist rushes Epicity and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Epicity breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Barnkvist fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Epicity, pushing him back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barnkvist is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Epicity wants to break the clinch but can't.
Epicity wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barnkvist has him pressed against the cage.
Barnkvist tries a body shot but Epicity blocks it.
Barnkvist has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Epicity avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Barnkvist keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Epicity's efforts to push away.
Epicity tries to throw a body punch but Barnkvist avoids it by throwing Epicity back against the cage.
Epicity wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barnkvist can't get the takedown. #BC2#
Epicity breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Barnkvist as he connects with a hook.
Barnkvist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Epicity manages to avoid it.
Epicity avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barnkvist misses with a lunging right hand
and Barnkvist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barnkvist misses with a takedown
and Epicity counters with a nice low kick that buckles Barnkvist's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Barnkvist. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
A head kick misses from Epicity.
Epicity throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barnkvist lands the left hand.
Epicity throws a sloppy head kick and Barnkvist moves out of range easily.
Epicity avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Epicity throws a right hand that misses
and Barnkvist counters with a right hand to the body.
Epicity just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnkvist lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Barnkvist misses with a hook
and Barnkvist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Barnkvist shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Barnkvist showed some decent athleticism there.
Barnkvist missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Barnkvist throwing shots but Epicity is blocking nicely.
Epicity avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barnkvist scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Epicity tries to get to full guard but Barnkvist has control of the leg.
Barnkvist working the head and body with strikes.
Epicity is looking for a sweep. Barnkvist is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Epicity blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist lands with a punch from half guard.
Epicity is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Barnkvist thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barnkvist scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barnkvist looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Barnkvist not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Epicity keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Barnkvist is looking to take a break and control but Epicity is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Epicity holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Barnkvist trying to advance position but Epicity counters by regaining guard.
Epicity preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Epicity is looking to stand up but Barnkvist isn't so interested in that idea.
Epicity is trying to control the position but Barnkvist postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Barnkvist dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Epicity swings widly with a right hand
and Barnkvist counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Barnkvist has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Peter Barnkvist is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnkvist connects with a good right hand that stumbles Epicity. Epicity circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barnkvist is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Epicity can do to turn this around?
Barnkvist connects with the punch.
Epicity avoids the body shot from Barnkvist.
Epicity cracks Barnkvist with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Peter Barnkvist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnkvist lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Barnkvist 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.
Barnkvist moves out of range of the strikes.
Epicity throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Barnkvist counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Barnkvist.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Epicity tries a body shot but Barnkvist blocks it. #TD#
Barnkvist has hold of one of Epicity's legs. Epicity is fighting the takedown attempt but Barnkvist gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnkvist with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnkvist connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barnkvist's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Epicity looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Epicity wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Barnkvist throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Epicity works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnkvist trying to control but Epicity is working from the bottom.
Barnkvist keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Epicity's head.
Epicity trying to keep a closed guard but Barnkvist is proving a slippery customer.
Barnkvist looking to pass the guard.
Epicity looking to control.
Barnkvist makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Barnkvist is in close to Epicity's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Peter Barnkvist overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barnkvist with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Barnkvist lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Epicity seems keen to control Barnkvist's posture.
Barnkvist makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Epicity tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnkvist trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Epicity controls Barnkvist momentarily but Barnkvist frees himself.
Barnkvist with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnkvist throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Epicity works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Epicity keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
Epicity wants to sweep here but Barnkvist controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Epicity is trying to keep Barnkvist in close.
Barnkvist trying to control but Epicity is working from the bottom.
Barnkvist stands up over Epicity, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barnkvist stands up over Epicity, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barnkvist connects with a couple of short punches.
Barnkvist works over Epicity with some ground and pound from guard.
Barnkvist throws an elbow that misses. Epicity uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barnkvist's guard. Nice move by Epicity!#REVB#
Barnkvist bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Epicity's guard. #REVR##T4#
Epicity looking to control.
Barnkvist with a nice head shot there.
Barnkvist postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barnkvist postures up and lands a big shot to Epicity's brow.
Barnkvist chips away with some ground and pound.
Barnkvist loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnkvist postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barnkvist postures up.
Barnkvist scores with a decent looking elbow 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!
Barnkvist scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Epicity keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Barnkvist dominated that second round.
That's time! Barnkvist's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Barnkvist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barnkvist lands a slapping body shot.
Barnkvist lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barnkvist tries to clinch there but Epicity circles away.
Epicity tries a quick counter leg kick but Barnkvist is wise to it.
Barnkvist falls off balance throwing a combination
and Epicity makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Barnkvist connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Epicity's hands.
Barnkvist jabs at Epicity's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Barnkvist is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Epicity's half guard.
Ground and pound from Barnkvist.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnkvist seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Epicity wants to control but Barnkvist is keeping busy. #T1#
Epicity is looking to escape.#ES2#
Epicity has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Barnkvist is on him like a limpet, forcing Epicity back against the cage.
Barnkvist changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Epicity fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD#
Barnkvist bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Epicity is working to avoid the ground and pound but Barnkvist connects with a decent elbow.
Barnkvist working the head and body with strikes.
The ground and pound from Barnkvist seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Epicity manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barnkvist's best efforts.
Barnkvist throwing shots but Epicity is blocking nicely.
Turbo Epicity has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Barnkvist is thwarting Epicity's attempts to control the position.
Epicity moves into full guard.
Barnkvist with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnkvist engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Epicity not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Epicity has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Barnkvist postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Epicity bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnkvist's guard. #REVB#
Barnkvist bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Epicity's guard. #REVR#
Barnkvist stands up over Epicity, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barnkvist cracks Epicity with a solid left hand.
Epicity working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist landing some decent shots from guard.
Epicity wants to get back to his feet but Barnkvist is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Barnkvist lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Epicity trying to control the position.
Barnkvist is working Epicity over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Peter Barnkvist is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Barnkvist engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Barnkvist has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Epicity isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Barnkvist stacks Epicity on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Barnkvist!
A lull in the action here.
Barnkvist wants to control but Epicity is keeping him busy.
Barnkvist scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Epicity to see if he's OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Barnkvist showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barnkvist 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Barnkvist!
Peter Barnkvist seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: AFC #40
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Barnkvist throws a body punch but Bakunin moves out of range.
Bakunin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnkvist was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakunin.
An attempted straight right counter from Barnkvist misses the target.
Barnkvist thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnkvist has a takedown stuffed.
Barnkvist doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barnkvist tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bakunin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barnkvist somewhat.
Bakunin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Barnkvist misses with a body shot.
Barnkvist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bakunin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnkvist.
Bakunin with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakunin swats away the attempt to clinch by Barnkvist.
Bakunin lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Bakunin.
Bakunin throws a good cross that connects.
Mikhail Bakunin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Bakunin connects with a single shot there.
Barnkvist moves out of range as Bakunin strikes.
A jab from Bakunin misses.
Barnkvist paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barnkvist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnkvist looks to land a right hand but Bakunin moved out of range.
A left lands for Bakunin.
Bakunin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barnkvist moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bakunin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barnkvist at a distance.
Barnkvist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bakunin.
Barnkvist tries to clinch up but Bakunin circles away and keeps his distance.
Bakunin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bakunin throws a combination. Barnkvist tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bakunin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice cross by Bakunin.
Barnkvist throws an overhand right that lands on Bakunin's shoulder, as Bakunin tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Bakunin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mikhail Bakunin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnkvist misses with a body punch
and Bakunin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barnkvist misses with a body shot.
Barnkvist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bakunin.#T2#
Bakunin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bakunin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barnkvist's head backwards.
Bakunin cracks Barnkvist with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barnkvist dives in for a single leg takedown but Bakunin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Barnkvist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bakunin misses with an uppercut.
Barnkvist misses with a takedown attempt - Bakunin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Good exchange - Bakunin coming out on top.
Bakunin cracks a nice hook into Barnkvist's ribs.
Bakunin looks to throw the jab but Barnkvist is out of range.
Barnkvist moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barnkvist misses with a straight right.
Bakunin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barnkvist doesn't seem bothered though.
Barnkvist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bakunin manages to avoid it.
Barnkvist takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bakunin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barnkvist stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice jab there from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist needs to keep his hands up - Bakunin had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Bakunin looks to land a left hand but Barnkvist moved out of range nicely.
Bakunin misses with an uppercut. Barnkvist saw that one coming.#CL#
Barnkvist gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bakunin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barnkvist tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bakunin struggles to land a body shot inside as Barnkvist controls his hands.
Barnkvist blocking some punches.
Bakunin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnkvist's elbow.
Bakunin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barnkvist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bakunin misses with a body punch.
Bakunin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bakunin misses with a punch on the inside.
Barnkvist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bakunin tries to work over Barnkvist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bakunin tries to throw a body punch but Barnkvist avoids it by throwing Bakunin back against the cage.
Bakunin lands a shoulder strike.
Barnkvist prevents a body shot from Bakunin.
Bakunin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barnkvist has Bakunin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bakunin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Barnkvist wants to take the fight to the mat but Bakunin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bakunin misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bakunin gets underhooks to prevent Barnkvist's takedown attempt.
Bakunin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Barnkvist scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barnkvist wants to take the fight to the mat but Bakunin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bakunin lands with a left to the head.
Bakunin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bakunin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bakunin misses with a punch on the inside.
Barnkvist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bakunin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bakunin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Barnkvist blocks a body shot from Bakunin.
Nice body punch from Barnkvist.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bakunin tries to throw a body punch but Barnkvist avoids it by throwing Bakunin back against the cage.
Bakunin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Bakunin - that landed with a thud.
Bakunin has a couple of punches blocked by Barnkvist.
Barnkvist drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bakunin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Bakunin 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#
Barnkvist takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barnkvist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnkvist drops his hands momentarily and Bakunin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bakunin throws a hook but Barnkvist blocks it.
Bakunin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bakunin throws a nice looking combination but Barnkvist bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Barnkvist wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barnkvist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bakunin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Barnkvist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barnkvist misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bakunin connects with a right hand. Barnkvist shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakunin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnkvist moves away from the strike by Bakunin.
Bakunin slips under a jab from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist throws a one two combo.
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!
Barnkvist tries to clinch up.#T1#
Bakunin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab by Barnkvist.
Bakunin throws a lazy right hand but Barnkvist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bakunin scores with a hook to the body. Barnkvist takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bakunin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big left from Bakunin misses.
Bakunin throws a shot to the body.
Bakunin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bakunin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barnkvist stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barnkvist thuds a left hand into Bakunin's body.
Barnkvist takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bakunin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bakunin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Barnkvist on the counter but he doesn't commit to 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!
Bakunin scores with a decent looking hook.
Bakunin throws an overhand right that lands on Barnkvist's shoulder, as Barnkvist tries to avoid the shot.
Bakunin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barnkvist tries to clinch there but Bakunin circles away.
A left lands for Bakunin.#T2#
Bakunin digs a good body shot into Barnkvist's ribs.
Bakunin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barnkvist shoots in but Bakunin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barnkvist connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bakunin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bakunin cracks Barnkvist with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bakunin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bakunin misses with a straight right.
Barnkvist looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice defenses there by Bakunin.
Bakunin lands a nice looking body shot.
Barnkvist walks into a stiff left hand from Bakunin.
Barnkvist shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Barnkvist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bakunin lands an overhand right.
Barnkvist throws a right hand that misses
and Bakunin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barnkvist thinking.
Barnkvist takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barnkvist looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
No joy there for Barnkvist, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bakunin lands with a cross. #CUT2#
It looks like Peter Barnkvist has been cut.
Bakunin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bakunin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barnkvist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bakunin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bakunin staying out of range there.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Barnkvist. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Bakunin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A swing and a miss from Bakunin.
Barnkvist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bakunin.
A jab from Bakunin misses.
Bakunin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barnkvist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnkvist misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnkvist walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A shot to the liver by Bakunin. Beautiful body shot.
Barnkvist takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barnkvist doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Bakunin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bakunin lands a jab to Barnkvist's midsection.
Barnkvist misses the shot to the body.
Bakunin lands a right hook to the body.
A slow jab from Bakunin misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Barnkvist misses the target.
Bakunin lands a jab to Barnkvist's midsection.
Bakunin stuns Barnkvist with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bakunin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barnkvists jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bakunin swings for the body but Barnkvist moves out of range.
It looked like Barnkvist wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bakunin scores with a body shot.
Bakunin takes a swing at Barnkvist's ribcage but misses.
Bakunin thuds his right hand into Barnkvist's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bakunin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnkvist is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bakunin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnkvist moves in looking to clinch but Bakunin pushes him off.
Barnkvist with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bakunin to score with a decent uppercut.
Barnkvist shoots for a takedown but Bakunin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mikhail Bakunin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barnkvist displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bakunin throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Bakunin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Peter Barnkvist's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Barnkvist tries to clinch up
and Bakunin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bakunin works the jab nicely.
Bakunin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barnkvist.
Bakunin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barnkvist appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bakunin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barnkvist momentarily.
Barnkvist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A lazy left from Bakunin finds it's target.
Barnkvist doesn't manage to clinch there - Bakunin circles away.
Barnkvist lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bakunin throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bakunin scores with a sloppy right hand. Barnkvist should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnkvist shoots in and drives through. Bakunin sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut lands for Bakunin. That snapped Barnkvist's head back.
Bakunin cracks Barnkvist with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bakunin throws a lazy right hand but Barnkvist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Bakunin cracks Barnkvist with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A left and a right from Bakunin both land. Nice combination. #ROC2#
Barnkvist is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakunin. Barnkvist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oh Barnkvist is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Bakunin.
Bakunin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnkvist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bakunin throws a right hand that Barnkvist ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnkvist also avoids with ease.
Barnkvist is looking to counter punch.
Barnkvist seems to have got his legs back now.
Barnkvist defending well as Bakunin loads up on a big left hand.
Bakunin lands with an uppercut that bounces Barnkvist off the cage and back into range.
Barnkvist misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bakunin catches Barnkvist with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barnkvist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barnkvist takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!#TD#
Barnkvist scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Bakunin sneaks out the side door and pushes Barnkvist away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Bakunin lands with a cross. #T2#
Barnkvist tries to bum rush Bakunin with a series of wild strikes but Bakunin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bakunin throws the left hand but Barnkvist avoids the punch easily.
Barnkvist tries to counter by clinching up but Bakunin breaks away and moves out of range.
Bakunin looks to land a right hand but Barnkvist moved out of range.
Bakunin lands with a right hand.
A slow jab from Barnkvist misses its intended target.
Bakunin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barnkvist connects with a right hand. Bakunin shakes it off.
Nice shot by Bakunin.#TD#
Barnkvist looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bakunin is looking to improve his position.
Barnkvist looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3##ES2#
Bakunin manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Bakunin stuns Barnkvist with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD#
Barnkvist closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bakunin quickly recovers to half guard.
Bakunin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnkvist.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bakunin pushes Barnkvist off looking to stand but Barnkvist dives back in and keeps control.
Mikhail Bakunin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bakunin wants to improve his position but Barnkvist is controlling well.
Barnkvist thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bakunin's head.
Barnkvist prevents Bakunin from standing back up.
Barnkvist thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barnkvist lands with a punch from half guard.
Bakunin is trying to stand.
Barnkvist thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Peter Barnkvist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Bakunin has hold of Barnkvist's hands but Barnkvist slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bakunin taking some punishment here, with Barnkvist in his half guard. #ES2#
Bakunin makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnkvist getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bakunin cracks Barnkvist with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bakunin connects with a body shot that sends Barnkvist's belly button to the back.
Nice uppercut there from Bakunin.
Bakunin jabs Barnkvist to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barnkvist looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bakunin looks to throw the jab but Barnkvist is out of range.
Bakunin connects with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bakunin misses with a double jab #CL#
and Barnkvist counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Barnkvist has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bakunin clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Bakunin is trying to stand back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikhail Bakunin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bakunin 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Bakunin!
After winning the bout, Mikhail Bakunin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: AFC #36
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Turnbull fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turnbull pushes Barnkvist away with a front kick.
Barnkvist connects with the punch.
Barnkvist thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnkvist tries to clinch but Turnbull is having none of it.
Turnbull listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Turnbull scores with a nice strike.
Roderick Turnbull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnkvist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turnbull looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Turnbull connects with a leg kick. Barnkvist looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Turnbull stuffs the takedown.
Nice jab there from Barnkvist.
Turnbull lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD#
Barnkvist shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turnbull looking for a sweep. Not yet Turnbull, not yet.
Barnkvist throws a strike but Turnbull rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Turnbull trying to control but Barnkvist is working from the bottom.
Turnbull controlling from the top position. #T1#
Turnbull won't allow Barnkvist to sweep him here.
Barnkvist is working hard here to advance position.
Barnkvist controls Turnbull momentarily but Turnbull frees himself. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barnkvist bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turnbull's guard. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turnbull is on top in guard. #REVB#
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Turnbull from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist working a defensive guard but Turnbull manages to pass into side control anyway.
Barnkvist tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Turnbull tries to advance to mount but Barnkvist denies him. #T3#
Barnkvist tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Turnbull wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Barnkvist's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barnkvist tries to improve position but can't.
Barnkvist is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Barnkvist is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Turnbull's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Turnbull's back!
Turnbull is trapped and Barnkvist is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Barnkvist throwing wild punches that miss their target. #T4#
Barnkvist throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Barnkvist punishes Turnbull with strikes from the back mount.
Can Turnbull hold on?! Barnkvist is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Turnbull wants to escape the position.
Barnkvist missing with punches from the back.
Turnbull trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turnbull has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist keeps control of the position as Turnbull tries to break free.
Barnkvist throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Barnkvist is landing with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Barnkvist dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Barnkvist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roderick Turnbull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turnbull swats away the attempt to clinch by Barnkvist.
Turnbull scores with a decent looking hook.
Turnbull lands an overhand right.
Barnkvist with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barnkvist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turnbull misses with a kick to the body.
Turnbull just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnkvist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turnbull.
Turnbull throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barnkvist stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Turnbull throws a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turnbull manages to avoid it.#CL#
Barnkvist closes the distance and pushes Turnbull back into the cage.
Turnbull lands with a right to the head.
Barnkvist trying to control the position but instead, Turnbull has worked for underhooks and has pushed Barnkvist into the cage.
Barnkvist is trying to drag Turnbull to the mat but Turnbull just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1#
Turnbull misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turnbull lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Barnkvist avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage.
Turnbull misses with some punches.
Turnbull is leaning against Barnkvist and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barnkvist is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Turnbull is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Barnkvist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnkvist wants a takedown but no success here.
Barnkvist tries for a takedown but Turnbull manages to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Turnbull.
Turnbull stops a takedown attempt from Barnkvist.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turnbull lands a hook that snaps the head of Barnkvist backwards.
Barnkvist goes for a takedown attempt but Turnbull pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Turnbull digs a good body shot into Barnkvist's ribs.
Roderick Turnbull seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turnbull lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Turnbull thows a body kick. Barnkvist tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Barnkvist tries to clinch but Turnbull is having none of it.
The crowd cheers as Turnbull lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barnkvist doesn't seem phased though.
Turnbull scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turnbull lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Turnbull has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Turnbull feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barnkvist's calf.
Barnkvist lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Turnbull lands a lovely overhand right.#TD#
Turnbull gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Barnkvist to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Barnkvist won't allow Turnbull to sweep him here.
Barnkvist throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnkvist in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barnkvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Turnbull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Barnkvist in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barnkvist working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnkvist throwing strikes but missing.
Barnkvist slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Barnkvist postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barnkvist in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barnkvist throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnkvist wants to control from the top but Turnbull keeps moving.
Peter Barnkvist overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barnkvist throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barnkvist loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Turnbull keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Turnbull tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barnkvist fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Barnkvist misses the target.
Barnkvist on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barnkvist tries to clinch but Turnbull moves out of range.
Turnbull lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barnkvist will feel that in the morning.
Barnkvist circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turnbull smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Turnbull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roderick Turnbull showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jab by Turnbull.
Turnbull feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barnkvist's calf.
Barnkvist shoots for a double leg takedown but Turnbull sprawls well. He's pushed Barnkvist's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Turnbull throws a front kick that sends Barnkvist stumbling back into the cage.
Turnbull thuds a left hand into Barnkvist's body.#CL2#
Turnbull instigates a clinch.
Barnkvist blocks an uppercut.
Barnkvist lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turnbull backwards.
Turnbull tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Barnkvist wants the takedown. Turnbull is fighting it off but Barnkvist persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Turnbull's guard against the cage.
Barnkvist looking to sit in guard and control but Turnbull gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Turnbull from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist wants to sweep here but Turnbull controlling him for the moment. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnkvist is on top in guard. #REVR#
Turnbull avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnkvist throwing strikes from guard but Turnbull blocks nicely.
Barnkvist postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Turnbull utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnkvist accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Turnbull looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Barnkvist trying to control but Turnbull is working from the bottom. #T2#
Turnbull working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnkvist.
Turnbull working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnkvist.
Turnbull keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnkvist looking to pass the guard.
Barnkvist is working Turnbull over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Turnbull wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Barnkvist works over Turnbull with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Barnkvist postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barnkvist throws a big right hand that misses.
Barnkvist won't allow Turnbull to sweep him here.
Turnbull keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Turnbull tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barnkvist is able to avoid easily.
Turnbull defending well as Barnkvist loads up on a big left hand.
Barnkvist tries to clinch but Turnbull is having none of it.
Barnkvist lands a glancing blow to the side of Turnbull's head.
Turnbull throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnkvist.
Good standup being displayed there by Turnbull as he connects with a hook.
Turnbull works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Turnbull looks to land a body kick but Barnkvist moved away.
Turnbull on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Turnbull moves away from the strike by Barnkvist.
Barnkvist misses with an uppercut.
Turnbull misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnkvist.
Turnbull staying out of range there.
Turnbull connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Turnbull tries to land a leg kick but Barnkvist saw it coming and moves away.
Barnkvist swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Turnbull throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barnkvist moves out of range of the body kick.
Barnkvist throwing a counter right hand but Turnbull manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turnbull throws a quick inside leg kick.
Turnbull thumps Barnkvist with a low kick.
Barnkvist looks to land a right hand but Turnbull moved out of range.
Good leg kick by Turnbull there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Turnbull keeps the fight on the outside.
Barnkvist gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turnbull.
Turnbull misses with an attempted mid kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roderick Turnbull comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Turnbull has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roderick Turnbull!

Event: Ajax Worldwide #3
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
Barnkvist tries to clinch but Mouwanga moves out of range.
Barnkvist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mouwanga.
Mouwanga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnkvist tries to clinch but Mouwanga is having none of it.
Mouwanga bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barnkvist's head.
Mouwanga swings widly with a right hand
and Barnkvist connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barnkvist walks into a jab.
Mouwanga just misses with a punch to the body.
Mouwanga sets himself, and Barnkvist steps forward looking for the clinch! Mouwanga avoids it this time.
Barnkvist is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD2#
Barnkvist gets a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mouwanga keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mouwanga keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Barnkvist lands with a punch from half guard.
Barnkvist thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mouwanga's head. #T1#
Barnkvist scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC2#
Mouwanga is rocked!
Mouwanga 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.
Barnkvist lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Mouwanga! More strikes land and this one is all over! Barnkvist jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Barnkvist!
A very excited looking Peter Barnkvist made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Daniel Mouwanga had this to say: 'I want to thank Freebok for sponsoring me. Buy there the have cool stuff!!! FREEBOK!!!'.

Event: AFC #28
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1#
Salvatierra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Salvatierra counters with a nice leg kick.
Salvatierra slaps away a takedown attempt from Barnkvist, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Salvatierra! But no joy.#TD#
Barnkvist shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Salvatierra is trying to defend but Barnkvist finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Salvatierra avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnkvist.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvatierra keeps control of the position for the meantime. #ES2#
Salvatierra kicks Barnkvist off and gets back to his feet.#T1##TD#
Salvatierra gets caught napping as Barnkvist dives in and scores a takedown. Salvatierra manages to retain guard.
Barnkvist stops Salvatierra from standing up.
Barnkvist preventing the sweep.
Salvatierra keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
Salvatierra looking to control.
Barnkvist lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barnkvist lands a couple of elbows.
Barnkvist 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.
Salvatierra keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Salvatierra is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Barnkvist presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD#
Barnkvist has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Salvatierra clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnkvist misses with punches from the back. #T2#
Barnkvist is punishing Salvatierra with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salvatierra rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #ES2#
Salvatierra makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Barnkvist scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Salvatierra doesn't seem bothered though.
Barnkvist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salvatierra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnkvist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salvatierra manages to avoid it.
Barnkvist tries to clinch
and Salvatierra counters with a nice uppercut.
Salvatierra has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#CL#
Barnkvist has closed the distance and engaged Salvatierra in a clinch.
Salvatierra can't find room to land a body shot as Barnkvist controls the action. #T3#
Salvatierra is trying to break the clinch but Barnkvist has him pressed against the cage.
Barnkvist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barnkvist blocks a body shot from Salvatierra.
Barnkvist has Salvatierra pressed against the cage, preventing Salvatierra from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Salvatierra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Salvatierra gets underhooks to prevent Barnkvist's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Barnkvist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnkvist is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Salvatierra scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barnkvist goes for a takedown in the clinch but Salvatierra prevents it.
Barnkvist is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Salvatierra is defending well.
Salvatierra lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barnkvist backwards.
Salvatierra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Salvatierra stops a takedown attempt from Barnkvist.
Salvatierra stops a takedown attempt from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist tries to score a body lock takedown but Salvatierra shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Salvatierra fails to land.
Barnkvist is looking to take this one to the mat.
Salvatierra prevents the takedown attempt. #T4#
Salvatierra lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barnkvist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barnkvist drops down looking for an ankle pick but Salvatierra pulls his leg out and moves away.
Raul Salvatierra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnkvist misses with a hook
and Salvatierra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Peter Barnkvist has been cut.
Salvatierra keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barnkvist is breathing heavily.
Salvatierra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist wants to clinch
and Salvatierra counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnkvist doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Salvatierra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barnkvist swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Salvatierra counters with a head kick that drops Barnkvist to the mat! Barnkvist scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#
Barnkvist is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raul Salvatierra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Barnkvist's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Salvatierra gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Salvatierra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barnkvist is working Salvatierra over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barnkvist trying to control but Salvatierra is working from the bottom.
Barnkvist is in close to Salvatierra's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barnkvist with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Salvatierra preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Salvatierra is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvatierra keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
Peter Barnkvist overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Salvatierra not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnkvist looking to sit in guard and control but Salvatierra gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Barnkvist wants to hit a switch here but Salvatierra passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Barnkvist there!
Barnkvist is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at St Petersburg MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Barnkvist is working to get back to half guard.
Salvatierra tries to control but Barnkvist wriggling away.
Barnkvist tries to hold on but Salvatierra postures up.
Barnkvist tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnkvist bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T2#
Barnkvist postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barnkvist missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnkvist throwing strikes but missing.
Barnkvist stops Salvatierra from standing up.
Barnkvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvatierra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salvatierra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Salvatierra not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnkvist trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barnkvist trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Salvatierra wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnkvist won't allow Salvatierra to get back to his feet. #T3#
Barnkvist working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barnkvist postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barnkvist won't allow Salvatierra to sweep him here.
Barnkvist throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Salvatierra works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnkvist throws a big elbow that misses.
Salvatierra manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnkvist manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Salvatierra advances position into side control!
Barnkvist manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Salvatierra has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnkvist is working away from the top position though.
Barnkvist landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Salvatierra wants to get back to full guard.
Barnkvist thows a huge punch but Salvatierra dodges it nicely.
Barnkvist thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Salvatierra's head.
Barnkvist slips a nice elbow through Salvatierra's hands, connecting with Salvatierra's forehead.
Salvatierra is looking to control Barnkvist's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Salvatierra avoid being mounted?
Salvatierra is trying to stand up here but Barnkvist is controlling him well.
Barnkvist scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salvatierra is trying to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnkvist looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Salvatierra on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Barnkvist dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Peter Barnkvist's cut.
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#
Barnkvist dives in for a single leg takedown but Salvatierra sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Barnkvist looks to clinch
and Salvatierra counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Barnkvist drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Barnkvist working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Salvatierra's head.
Barnkvist scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barnkvist lands a couple of digs.
Barnkvist loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnkvist content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvatierra wants to sweep here but Barnkvist controlling him for the moment.
Salvatierra wants to stand up but Barnkvist is controlling him. #T1#
Barnkvist missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnkvist preventing the sweep.
Barnkvist with a nice head shot there.
Salvatierra is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salvatierra keeps trying to improve his position.
Salvatierra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnkvist.
Salvatierra is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Salvatierra is trying to control the position but Barnkvist postures up.
Barnkvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvatierra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salvatierra trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Salvatierra misses the shot to the body. #T2##CL#
Barnkvist gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Salvatierra throws a head punch that misses.
Salvatierra gets underhooks to prevent Barnkvist's takedown attempt.
Salvatierra softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barnkvist has Salvatierra pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Salvatierra manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Barnkvist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnkvist is looking to take this one to the mat.
Salvatierra lands a shoulder strike.
Salvatierra swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnkvist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnkvist has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Salvatierra after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Salvatierra creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Salvatierra lands an uppercut.
Barnkvist is trying to maintain a safe position but Salvatierra gets an underhook and turns Barnkvist into the cage.
Salvatierra throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barnkvists head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Barnkvist lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Salvatierra tries to roll over but Barnkvist keeps him under control.#T3#
Salvatierra tries to kick Barnkvist off but Barnkvist keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Salvatierra has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnkvist is working away from the top position though.
Barnkvist landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Barnkvist slips a nice elbow through Salvatierra's hands, connecting with Salvatierra's forehead.
Barnkvist lands strikes from half guard.
Salvatierra blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnkvist.
Salvatierra tries to kick Barnkvist off but Barnkvist keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Barnkvist landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Salvatierra manages to get to full guard. #T4#
Barnkvist stopping the sweep attempt from Salvatierra.
Salvatierra is looking to stand up but Barnkvist isn't so interested in that idea.
Barnkvist throws a big right hand that misses.
Barnkvist stopping the sweep attempt from Salvatierra.
Barnkvist postures up in Salvatierra's guard and throws a big left but Salvatierra blocks it.
Salvatierra wants to stand but Barnkvist is controlling the position.
Salvatierra wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnkvist with a flurry of punches that miss.
Salvatierra looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Peter Barnkvist.
I think Barnkvist 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Showdown in The Downtown #3
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1##TD#
Barnkvist looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Barnkvist wants to pass the guard but Kincaid is defending well.
Barnkvist is trying to control the action in half guard but Kincaid is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barnkvist is thwarting Kincaid's attempts to control the position.
Kincaid controlling the position well.
Barnkvist lands strikes from half guard.
Kincaid tries to get to full guard but Barnkvist has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barnkvist is keen to just control but Kincaid is a slippery customer.
Kincaid moves into full guard. #T1#
Kincaid keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kincaid looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Barnkvist is defending well. Kincaid quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Barnkvist has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kincaid celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Malcolm Kincaid!
During a confident post fight interview, Malcolm Kincaid thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Showdown in the Downtown #2
Date: Nov 02, 2018

#R1#
Sakuraba throws a body punch but Barnkvist moves out of range.
Sakuraba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnkvist manages to avoid it.
Peter Barnkvist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnkvist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sakuraba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd cheers as Barnkvist lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sakuraba doesn't seem phased though.
Barnkvist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sakuraba moves away.
Sakuraba misses with a looping left.
Barnkvist throws a shot from downtown. Sakuraba moves away and avoids it.
Sakuraba throws out a counter right but Barnkvist avoids it with no problem.
Sakuraba throws a poor cross that misses
and Barnkvist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Barnkvist shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Barnkvist working over Sakuraba with some ground and pound. Sakuraba looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Barnkvist lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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!
Barnkvist working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Sakuraba controlling the position well.
Sakuraba is trying to stand back up but Barnkvist is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnkvist scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ES2#
Sakuraba manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Barnkvist tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sakuraba let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barnkvist throws a shot from downtown. Sakuraba moves away and avoids it.
Sakuraba misses with a double jab
and Barnkvist counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sakuraba swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Barnkvist counters with a takedown into side control.
Barnkvist working the ground and pound.
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!
Sakuraba takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Barnkvist grinds an elbow into Sakuraba's temple.
Sakuraba struggling a bit here.#T2#
What's Sakuraba going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
We've been hearing that Barnkvist has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Barnkvist scores with punches from side control.
Barnkvist working the head and body with strikes.
Barnkvist throws a strike aimed at the side of Sakuraba's head but Sakuraba avoids it well.
Barnkvist landing strikes.
Barnkvist is looking to take a break and control but Sakuraba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnkvist works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sakuraba tries to escape but Barnkvist is in control.
Barnkvist lands a few punches from side control.
Barnkvist throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T3#
Sakuraba is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Barnkvist works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sakuraba looks to move to half guard but instead Barnkvist has passed into mount! Damn!
Sakuraba is working to get back to half guard.
Barnkvist is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sakuraba can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sakuraba really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
BOOM! Barnkvist connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Barnkvist looking to finish Sakuraba with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sakuraba!
Sakuraba is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sakuraba is bucking up trying to escape but Barnkvist cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Barnkvist lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC#
Sakuraba is rocked!
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!
Barnkvist lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sakuraba is still in real trouble! Can Barnkvist finish him?
Barnkvist lands a big elbow - Sakuraba is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Sakuraba is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Peter Barnkvist!
A victorious Peter Barnkvist thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Hayato Sakuraba had this to say: 'All i want is you!!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2018

#R1#
Henry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barnkvist swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Henry gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Henry gets underhooks to prevent Barnkvist's takedown attempt. #TD#
Barnkvist gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Barnkvist thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnkvist thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Henry 's head.
Henry trying to hold on to Barnkvist's head to control him but Barnkvist postures up.
Henry is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Barnkvist is staying active.
Barnkvist working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Henry tries to get to full guard but Barnkvist has control of the leg.
Henry looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barnkvist working Henry over with strikes.
Henry makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Henry .
Barnkvist pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henry is keeping the position for now.
Henry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnkvist postures up and lands a big shot to Henry 's brow.
Henry has control of Barnkvist's left arm, preventing Barnkvist from doing any damage. #T1#
Barnkvist throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Henry looking for a sweep. Not yet Henry , not yet.
Henry keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist throws a big right hand that misses.
Henry is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Barnkvist trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Henry pulls Barnkvist in to control the position.
Henry avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Henry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnkvist in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barnkvist working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Henry 's head.
Barnkvist seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Barnkvist is in close to Henry 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Henry trying to control the position here.
Henry is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Barnkvist is working Henry over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Henry seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Barnkvist stands up over Henry , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Henry controls Barnkvist momentarily but Barnkvist frees himself.
Barnkvist content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barnkvist postures up and lands a big shot to Henry 's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henry pulls Barnkvist in close to his closed guard and prevents Barnkvist from doing any damage or advancing position.
Barnkvist working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Henry 's head.
Henry is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnkvist stopping the sweep attempt from Henry .
Barnkvist trying to control but Henry is working from the bottom. #T3#
Barnkvist postures up and lands a big shot to Henry 's brow.
Barnkvist throwing strikes from guard but Henry blocks nicely.
Henry working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Henry looking for a guillotine here but Barnkvist defends easily.
Barnkvist throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnkvist lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barnkvist postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barnkvist's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barnkvist working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnkvist accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Henry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnkvist is one step ahead there.
Barnkvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Henry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henry preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Henry looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Henry is on top in guard. #REVB#
Henry works over Barnkvist with some ground and pound from guard.
Barnkvist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henry wants to pass the guard but Barnkvist is keeping the position.
Henry postures up.
Barnkvist bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Henry 's guard. #REVR#
Barnkvist postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnkvist is in close to Henry 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Henry working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnkvist.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Barnkvist dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Henry tries to clinch but Barnkvist moves out of range.
Henry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barnkvist paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Henry on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Barnkvist misses. #CL2#
Henry moves into the clinch successfully.
Barnkvist is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henry can do to turn this around?
Henry jumps guard but Barnkvist turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Barnkvist is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Henry is defending well.
I was talking to Barnkvist's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Henry tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barnkvist just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Barnkvist has Henry pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Barnkvist pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Henry tumbling to the mat - Barnkvist dives into Henry 's guard.
Barnkvist scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barnkvist with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Henry escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnkvist gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barnkvist scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Henry keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
Henry is trying to keep Barnkvist in close. #T1#
Henry controlling Barnkvist's posture.
Henry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barnkvist's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Henry has momentary wrist control but Barnkvist slips an elbow through the middle.
Henry is looking to sweep but instead, Barnkvist has passed into half guard.
Barnkvist throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barnkvist landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC#
Henry is rocked!
Henry is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barnkvist scores with a couple of nice shots.
Henry is still in real trouble! Can Barnkvist finish him?
Barnkvist lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Henry ! More strikes land and this one is all over! Barnkvist jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Barnkvist!
An out of breath Peter Barnkvist thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Gc 238
Date: Sep 01, 2018

#R1#
Barnkvist tries to clinch there but Lancaster circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Lancaster on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lancaster avoids the body shot from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist shoots in for a double leg but Lancaster sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lancaster digs a good hook to Barnkvist's body.
Barnkvist defending well as Lancaster loads up on a big left hand.
Lancaster looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Barnkvist moves out of range.
Barnkvist now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lancaster missing with a left hand there. Barnkvist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lancaster digs a good body shot into Barnkvist's ribs.
Barnkvist fails with the takedown
and Lancaster counters with a stiff right hand.
Barnkvist shoots in but no luck this time.
Cedric Lancaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Barnkvist.
Barnkvist wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist tries for a takedown but Lancaster circles away easily
and Lancaster counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lancaster lands a jab to Barnkvist's midsection.#T1#
Lancaster bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barnkvist's head.
Lancaster throws a good cross that connects.
Barnkvist gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barnkvist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lancaster .
Barnkvist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lancaster .
Lancaster takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barnkvist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Barnkvist.
Lancaster lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barnkvist tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lancaster manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barnkvist tries to clinch up.
Lancaster misses with a series of wild punches. #TD2#
Lancaster gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Barnkvist to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnkvist throws a strike but Lancaster rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2##SU#
Lancaster decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Barnkvist just misses with a punch to the body.
Cedric Lancaster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnkvist takes a swing at Lancaster 's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Lancaster .
Barnkvist wants to counter with a clinch but Lancaster pushes him away.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barnkvist looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnkvist is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A nice combination there by Lancaster . #CUT#
It looks like Peter Barnkvist has been cut.
Lancaster keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barnkvist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnkvist now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Barnkvist moves in looking to clinch but Lancaster pushes him off.
Lancaster connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Donk. Barnkvist catches Lancaster right on the button with a cross.
Lancaster lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lancaster with a hook.
Lancaster lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barnkvist at a distance.
Barnkvist throws a nice looking combination but Lancaster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lancaster lands a nice looking body shot.
Lancaster connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barnkvist. Barnkvist circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barnkvist shoots in for a takedown but Lancaster shows good takedown defense.
Barnkvist shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lancaster sprawls well. Lancaster wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barnkvist gets slowly back to his feet.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnkvist moves away.#T4#
Barnkvist takes a swing at Lancaster 's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Lancaster was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barnkvist.#CL2#
Barnkvist closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Barnkvist controls his hands. #TD2#
Barnkvist has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lancaster is trying to keep an underhook but Barnkvist manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
Lancaster kicks Barnkvist off and gets back to his feet.
Barnkvist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster .
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnkvist thuds a left hand into Lancaster 's body.
Lancaster misses the body punch
and Barnkvist counters with a one-two to the body.
Lancaster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barnkvist.
Lancaster is looking to counter punch.
Barnkvist throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lancaster .
Barnkvist walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnkvist takes one to the chin there.
Barnkvist has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barnkvist there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lancaster fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnkvist swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barnkvist throws a lazy uppercut
and Lancaster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric Lancaster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Barnkvist's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Barnkvist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lancaster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barnkvist throws a hook but Lancaster avoids it easily.
Lancaster connects with a right hand. Barnkvist shakes it off.
Barnkvist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lancaster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barnkvist misses with a looping left.
Lancaster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lancaster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lancaster jabs Barnkvist right on the nose. Barnkvist blinks but takes it well.
Barnkvist takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnkvist tries to clinch but Lancaster is having none of it.
Barnkvist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster .
Lancaster sets himself, and Barnkvist steps forward looking for the clinch! Lancaster avoids it this time.
Barnkvist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lancaster paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lancaster jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barnkvist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barnkvist tries to clinch there but Lancaster circles away. #T1#
A shot to the liver by Lancaster . Beautiful body shot.
A big left from Lancaster misses.
Barnkvist wants to counter the offense by Lancaster and move into the clinch position.
Barnkvist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lancaster swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Barnkvist forces Lancaster back against the cage and clinches.
Lancaster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barnkvist wants to take the fight to the mat but Lancaster manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lancaster lands a left hand.
Barnkvist is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Barnkvist is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lancaster is defending well.
Cedric Lancaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Barnkvist.#TD2#
Barnkvist has clasped his hands together around Lancaster 's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Barnkvist misses with the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Barnkvist.
Lancaster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnkvist can do to turn this around?
Barnkvist creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Barnkvist has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnkvist looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lancaster is avoiding damage well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lancaster tries to buck Barnkvist off but Barnkvist is having none of it.#T2#
Lancaster defending against the ground and pound.
An elbow from Barnkvist crashes against the mat.
Barnkvist working the head and body with strikes.
Barnkvist working the ground and pound but Lancaster is defending the strikes.
Barnkvist working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lancaster gets back to half guard.
Lancaster controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lancaster trying to hold on to Barnkvist's head to control him but Barnkvist postures up. #T3#
Lancaster avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnkvist.
Lancaster regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Lancaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lancaster utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barnkvist loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnkvist in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lancaster holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Barnkvist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lancaster .
Lancaster cracks Barnkvist with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Barnkvist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnkvist lands a jab.
Barnkvist staying out of range there.
Lancaster dips to his left and cracks Barnkvist with an uppercut!
Lancaster scores with a nice head shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lancaster .#CL2#
Barnkvist has closed the distance and engaged Lancaster in a clinch.
Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barnkvist is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Lancaster .
Lancaster softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lancaster lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barnkvist backwards.
Lancaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnkvist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster works on Barnkvist's body with a couple of short punches.
Lancaster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barnkvist backwards.
Nice body punch from Lancaster .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric Lancaster dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Peter Barnkvist's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Barnkvist shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Barnkvist showed some decent athleticism there.
Barnkvist not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barnkvist throws a strike but Lancaster avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Peter Barnkvist has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lancaster wants to stand up but Barnkvist is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnkvist accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barnkvist wants to pass the guard but Lancaster is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist is looking to work some ground and pound but Lancaster has wrist control.
Barnkvist postures up in Lancaster 's guard and throws a big left but Lancaster blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Barnkvist stopping the sweep attempt from Lancaster .
Lancaster working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnkvist.
Lancaster looking for a sweep. Not yet Lancaster , not yet.
Barnkvist postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnkvist accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barnkvist throwing strikes but missing.
Barnkvist makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Barnkvist throws a strike but Lancaster rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Lancaster trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnkvist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnkvist tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Barnkvist has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Barnkvist working a defensive guard but Lancaster manages to pass into side control anyway.
Barnkvist gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Barnkvist wants to get back to full guard.
Barnkvist lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage. #T3#
Barnkvist wants to improve his position but Lancaster is controlling well.
Lancaster seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Barnkvist will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Peter Barnkvist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barnkvist doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lancaster counters with a nice uppercut.
Barnkvist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lancaster scores with a jab to the head.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab lands there for Lancaster .
Barnkvist keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barnkvist steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lancaster .
Lancaster avoids the body shot from Barnkvist.
Lancaster comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barnkvist fails with the takedown.
Lancaster is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnkvist takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barnkvist with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lancaster to score with a decent uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cedric Lancaster showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lancaster , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cedric Lancaster !
After the fight, Cedric Lancaster 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: GC 230
Date: Aug 08, 2018

#R1#
Barnkvist looks to score with a jab to the body but Firm is just out of range.
Firm staying out of range there.
Barnkvist closes the distance but Firm moves to the side
and Firm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Peter Barnkvist has been cut.
Barnkvist lands a really nice looking cross but Firm seems unphased.
Firm dips to his left and cracks Barnkvist with an uppercut!
Barnkvist throws an overhand right that lands on Firm's shoulder, as Firm tries to avoid the shot.
Firm wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barnkvist moves away from the strike by Firm.
Barnkvist throws a big counter combination but Firm scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Barnkvist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Firm. #CL#
Barnkvist instigates a clinch.
Firm lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've been hearing reports that Barnkvist has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Firm has a couple of punches blocked by Barnkvist.
Barnkvist wants a takedown.
Firm misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnkvist has Firm pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Firm manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Firm prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Barnkvist. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##BC2#
Firm breaks from the clinch.
Barnkvist shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Firm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barnkvist throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Firm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Firm scores with a nice strike.
Barnkvist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Firm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barnkvist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnkvist throws a hook but Firm avoids it easily.
Firm throws the left hand but Barnkvist avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot by Firm.
Barnkvist throws a lazy uppercut
and Firm counters with a stiff right hand.
Barnkvist throws a jab when Firm was well out of range.
Peter Barnkvist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Firm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Firm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Barnkvist.
Barnkvist tries to clinch there but Firm circles away. #T2#
Barnkvist slips a straight right by Firm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnkvist walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Firm is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barnkvist had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Firm stalks Barnkvist and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barnkvist's face. Barnkvist staggers backwards, shaken.
Firm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Barnkvist bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Barnkvist scoring with punches and elbows.
Firm is looking to regain half guard here but Barnkvist keeps moving and retains side control.
Firm can't do much from the bottom here.
Barnkvist is chipping away with strikes.
Firm wants to control but Barnkvist postures up.
Firm manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Barnkvist throwing shots but Firm is blocking nicely.
Firm controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Barnkvist thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Firm's head.
Firm is trying is best to control the position here.
Barnkvist not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Firm is looking for a sweep. Barnkvist is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Barnkvist there.
Barnkvist looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnkvist sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Firm defending well though.
Firm trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
Firm slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Firm pulls Barnkvist in close to prevent any damage.
Barnkvist throws a big right hand that misses.
Firm pulls Barnkvist in close to his closed guard and prevents Barnkvist from doing any damage or advancing position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnkvist accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barnkvist with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnkvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Firm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Firm is trying to keep Barnkvist in close.
Barnkvist missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Firm dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Barnkvist'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.
#R2#
Firm needs to keep his hands up - Barnkvist had a free shot at his head there.
Firm 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.
Barnkvist throws a lazy right hand but Firm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot by Firm.
Firm throws a hook but Barnkvist avoids it easily.
Firm has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Barnkvist has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Firm finds it's way round the side to connect with Barnkvist's head.
Barnkvist tries to clinch there but Firm circles away.
Firm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnkvist wants to clinch up but Firm keeps it at a distance.
Firm looks to throw the jab but Barnkvist is out of range.
Barnkvist throws a jab but it's blocked by Firm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firm scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barnkvist misses with a straight left.
Firm connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnkvist looks to throw the jab but Firm is out of range.
Firm fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Barnkvist fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Firm slips a straight right by Barnkvist.
A little jabbing left from Firm on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barnkvist walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barnkvist misses with a takedown attempt
and Firm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Firm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Firm throws the left hand but Barnkvist avoids the punch easily.
Barnkvist misses with a shot to the body
and Firm counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Firm throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barnkvist on the side of the head. #ROC2#
Barnkvist is rocked!
Firm throws a jab when Barnkvist was well out of range.
Oh Barnkvist is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnkvist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barnkvist seems to have got his legs back now.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Firm, as that shot connected.
Firm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnkvist circles away quickly and effectively.
Barnkvist looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Firm is fending him off so far but Barnkvist persists. Nope, Firm circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Barnkvist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Firm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #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!
Firm misses with a hook. Barnkvist ducked under it nicely.
Barnkvist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Firm.
Firm slips a straight right by Barnkvist.
Barnkvist tries to clinch but Firm is having none of it. #TD#
Firm gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Firm pulls Barnkvist in close to prevent any damage.
Barnkvist throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Firm works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnkvist lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barnkvist scoring with punches to the head and body.
Barnkvist in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barnkvist postures up.
Barnkvist scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barnkvist with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Barnkvist postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barnkvist with a nice head shot there.
Firm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnkvist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnkvist postures up.
Barnkvist with a flurry of punches that miss.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Firm holds on and takes a little breather.
Firm working a defensive guard here.
Barnkvist wants to control from the top but Firm keeps moving.
Firm wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Barnkvist has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Barnkvist postures up in Firm's guard and throws a big left but Firm blocks it.
Firm has his hands on Barnkvist's head, controlling the position.
Barnkvist trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Firm seems keen to control Barnkvist's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Barnkvist darts in trying to clinch
and Firm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dante Firm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Firm moves away from the strike by Barnkvist.
Barnkvist misses with a body punch
and Firm counters with a nice uppercut.
Barnkvist misses with a straight right.
Firm jabs at Barnkvist's body.
Firm lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Firm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Peter Barnkvist's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Firm lands with an overhand left.
Firm misses with a hook.
Barnkvist fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barnkvist tries to move into range but Firm moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Firm lands an overhand right.
Firm is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Barnkvist as he connects with a hook.
Firm throws a hook but Barnkvist blocks it.
Barnkvist tries to counter by clinching up but Firm breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Firm cracks Barnkvist with an open hand slap.#T1#
Barnkvist tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Firm counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Firm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnkvist throws a big shot that misses.
Firm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnkvist sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnkvist takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barnkvist defending well as Firm loads up on a big left hand.
Dante Firm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Firm ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Firm misses.
Firm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist wants to clinch.
Firm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnkvist takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Barnkvist looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Barnkvist throws a right hand that misses
and Firm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Firm throws a jab when Barnkvist was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Firm.
Barnkvist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Firm moves away.
Firm stuns Barnkvist with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Firm does it's job there.
Barnkvist slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Firm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnkvist sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnkvist is looking to counter punch.
Barnkvist ducks under a wild hook from Firm.
Barnkvist fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barnkvist lands with a straight right. Firm didn't see that one coming.
Barnkvist misses the body punch
and Firm counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Barnkvist throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Firm tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Barnkvist is in Firm's guard.#T3#
Firm is pulling down on Barnkvist's head to control his posture.
Barnkvist is in close to Firm's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dante Firm is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barnkvist throwing strikes from guard but Firm blocks nicely.
Firm not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnkvist being controlled here momentarily.
Barnkvist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Peter Barnkvist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Firm preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Firm preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Firm utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barnkvist postures up in Firm's guard and throws a big left but Firm blocks it.
Barnkvist missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Firm keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
Firm is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Firm looks to land a combination but Barnkvist avoids it well.
Barnkvist with a poor takedown
and Firm counters with a stiff right hand.
Barnkvist takes one to the chin there.
Barnkvist misses with a combination
and Firm counters with a straight right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Firm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Firm 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Firm!
A less than humble Dante Firm misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: GC 223
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Barnkvist takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barnkvist connects with a right hand. Arcuri shakes it off.
Barnkvist moves in looking to clinch but Arcuri pushes him off.
Arcuri was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Arcuri swats away the attempt to clinch by Barnkvist.
Barnkvist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnkvist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arcuri moves away.
Arcuri feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Arcuri 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.
Barnkvist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arcuri slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#
It looks like Peter Barnkvist has been cut.
Arcuri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barnkvist.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arcuri. Barnkvist does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcuri is looking to slow Barnkvist down with leg kicks.
Barnkvist throws a jab but it's blocked by Arcuri.
Barnkvist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arcuri misses with a hook.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Barnkvist 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.
Barnkvist is looking to clinch but Arcuri is avoiding it. #T1#
Good exchange - Arcuri coming out on top.
Arcuri throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Arcuri lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barnkvist doesn't seem phased though.
Arcuri closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Arcuri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Barnkvist misses.
Barnkvist feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Arcuris jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Arcuri is defended easily by Barnkvist.
Barnkvist throws a shot from downtown. Arcuri moves away and avoids it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Barnkvist or perhaps it was just good defense by Arcuri, which made it look bad.
Arcuri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Barnkvist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arcuri moves away.
Arcuri scores with a body shot. #CL2#
Barnkvist forces Arcuri back against the cage and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arcuri gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barnkvist.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Arcuri.
Barnkvist is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Phil Arcuri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Barnkvist.#TD#
Arcuri tightens his grip and picks Barnkvist up, before dumping him to the ground. Barnkvist manages to land in guard.
Arcuri trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnkvist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnkvist working a defensive guard here.
Arcuri trying to control but Barnkvist is working from the bottom.
Arcuri throwing strikes from guard but Barnkvist blocks nicely. #T3#
Arcuri postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barnkvist wants to sweep here but Arcuri controlling him for the moment.
Arcuri forces his way into half guard.
Barnkvist on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Barnkvist gets back to full guard.
Arcuri throws a big right hand that misses.
Arcuri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Arcuri engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Arcuri stopping the sweep attempt from Barnkvist.
Arcuri forces his way into half guard.
Arcuri working the head and body with strikes.
Arcuri wants to pass the guard but Barnkvist is defending well.
Barnkvist tries to get to full guard but Arcuri has control of the leg.
Arcuri missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barnkvist is not content to let Arcuri control the position.
Arcuri prevents Barnkvist from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Arcuri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Barnkvist's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Barnkvist throws a jab but it's blocked by Arcuri.
Barnkvist misses with an uppercut. Arcuri saw that one coming.
Barnkvist tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Arcuri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD#
Arcuri shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Barnkvist slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Arcuri from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Barnkvist is sitting in close to Arcuri's body. Arcuri has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Barnkvist is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Barnkvist is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Arcuri.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Phil Arcuri!
Phil Arcuri decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GC 216
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1#
Barnkvist works the jab nicely.
Martins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnkvist loads up on a big right hand but Martins slips the punch.
Martins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Martins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barnkvist.
Martins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Barnkvist clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Barnkvist turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Barnkvist manages to end up in side control.
Barnkvist misses with the ground and pound.
Barnkvist wants to control but Martins is keeping him busy.
Barnkvist working the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnkvist scores with punches from side control.
Barnkvist trying to control the action but Martins is working from the bottom.
Barnkvist in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T1#
Martins pushes Barnkvist away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Barnkvist gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Martins sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing that Barnkvist has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Barnkvist passes to side control.
Martins dodges the ground and pound from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The strikes coming from Barnkvist are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Martins is trying to escape the position but Barnkvist is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnkvist throws a strike aimed at the side of Martins's head but Martins avoids it well.
Barnkvist trying to control the position but Martins is working away.
Barnkvist in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T2#
Martins tries to bench press Barnkvist off him but Barnkvist keeps the position.
Barnkvist working the ground and pound but Martins is defending the strikes.
Martins takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Barnkvist in side control, throwing shots but Martins defends.
Martins wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Barnkvist landing a few strikes.
Barnkvist landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Martins avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Barnkvist.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barnkvist has control of an arm but Martins manages to advance to Barnkvist's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnkvist is really stuck here. #T3##SUB2#
Barnkvist showing good submission defense here.
Martins is hanging on to Barnkvist's back as he tries to escape.
Martins tries to keep control of the position but Barnkvist is staying busy.
Barnkvist is trying to break free.
Well, with Martins on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Barnkvist is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Barnkvist is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Martins's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Barnkvist trying to control but not successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Martins working for a choke but Barnkvist is defending well.
Martins has the hooks in. Barnkvist is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Martins is trying to stick to Barnkvist's back but Barnkvist is turning into Martins. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Martins's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Barnkvist.
Our spies down at at Shark Tank MMA inform us that Martins has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Martins managing to control the position.
Barnkvist in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barnkvist throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Barnkvist dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Barnkvist tries to close the distance and clinch but Martins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Martins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnkvist sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Martins thuds a left hand into Barnkvist's body.
Barnkvist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martins steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Barnkvist.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Barnkvist looking for a takedown.
Martins gets underhooks to prevent Barnkvist's takedown attempt.
Barnkvist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martins has a couple of punches blocked by Barnkvist.
Barnkvist is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martins can do to turn this around?
Barnkvist wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Barnkvist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Martins tries to throw a body punch but Barnkvist avoids it by throwing Martins back against the cage.
Martins working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD#
Barnkvist gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Barnkvist trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barnkvist in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Barnkvist is fighting to break Martins's control of his arms but Martins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Barnkvist is looking to work some ground and pound but Martins has wrist control.
Barnkvist throwing strikes from guard but Martins blocks nicely.
Barnkvist prevents Martins from getting back to his feet.
Martins is wriggling around but Barnkvist manages to pass to half guard.
Barnkvist is looking to stall here but Martins recovers full guard.
Martins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Barnkvist tries to roll over but Martins keeps him under control.#T2#
Barnkvist on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Barnkvist is pressing down on Martins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Barnkvist looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martins is one step ahead there.
Martins passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Barnkvist is trying to control Martins's posture but Martins avoids it. #T3#
Barnkvist is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Martins decides to stand back up. Martins steps back and let's Barnkvist get back to his feet.
Barnkvist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnkvist stalks Martins and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Martins's face. Martins staggers backwards, shaken.
Barnkvist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Martins.
A big right from Barnkvist misses.
Jab from Barnkvist.
The fighters circling - Barnkvist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martins keeps the fight on the outside.
Barnkvist slips under a jab from Martins.#T4#
Martins looks to land a combination. Barnkvist sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#
It looks like Peter Barnkvist has been cut.#TD#
Martins tries to sprawl but Barnkvist drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnkvist.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnkvist wants to take a breather but Martins is having none of it.
Martins looks like he's trying to stand up.
Barnkvist not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Martins manages to get to full guard.
Martins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Martins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnkvist throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Martins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Otavio Martins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Peter Barnkvist's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Barnkvist gets a double leg takedown into Martins's guard.
Barnkvist postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barnkvist landing some decent shots from guard.
Barnkvist throws an elbow that misses. Martins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barnkvist's guard. Nice move by Martins!#REVB#
Martins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnkvist looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnkvist is on top in guard. #REVR#
Martins keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully. #T1#
Barnkvist is looking to work some ground and pound but Martins has wrist control.
Barnkvist has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Martins has his hands on Barnkvist's head, controlling the position.
Barnkvist throws a big right hand that misses.
Barnkvist is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barnkvist throws a big right hand that misses.
Martins is trying to control the position but Barnkvist postures up.
Martins looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Martins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnkvist gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Martins trying to keep a closed guard but Barnkvist is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Barnkvist postures up in Martins's guard and throws a big left but Martins blocks it. #SUB2#
Barnkvist got a little sloppy there for a moment and Martins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnkvist has managed to get both his arms back between Martins's legs - danger averted.
Martins controls Barnkvist momentarily but Barnkvist frees himself.
Barnkvist scoring with punches to the head and body.
Martins wants to stand but Barnkvist is controlling the position.
Barnkvist throws a big right hand that misses.
Barnkvist working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Barnkvist connects with a couple of short punches.
Barnkvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Martins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnkvist with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Barnkvist missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnkvist working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnkvist accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Martins is trying to keep Barnkvist in close. #ES2#
Martins pushes Barnkvist off and scrambles back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barnkvist.
Martins ducks under a wild hook from Barnkvist.#T4##TD#
Martins gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Barnkvist to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Martins wants to get back to his feet but Barnkvist is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Barnkvist trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Martins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Martins controls Barnkvist momentarily but Barnkvist frees himself.
Barnkvist is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnkvist throwing strikes from guard but Martins blocks nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnkvist preventing the sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Barnkvist showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Barnkvist 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Barnkvist!
After winning the bout, Peter Barnkvist thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GC 209
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
Barnkvist stuns Alvarez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD#
Alvarez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Barnkvist looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Barnkvist is trying to improve his position.
Alvarez working the head and body with strikes.
Barnkvist is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alvarez off and has taken his back!
The referee is taking a good look at Alvarez as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Barnkvist!
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!
Barnkvist has the hooks in. Alvarez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Barnkvist is punishing Alvarez with some ground and pound.
Alvarez trying to control but not successfully.
Barnkvist lands a shot to the head.
Barnkvist tries to get the hooks in deep but Alvarez pushed the leg off.
Alvarez can't escape the position.
Barnkvist is punishing Alvarez with strikes - can he finish him?!
Barnkvist struggling to land strikes to the head as Alvarez covers up.
Barnkvist scores with punches from the back. #T1#
Alvarez is trying to stand back up.
Barnkvist throwing damaging strikes from the back! Alvarez could be in trouble here!
Alvarez is trying to break free.
Barnkvist is landing with strikes from the back.
Can Alvarez hold on?! Barnkvist is landing more strikes to his hapless foe. #ROC2#
Alvarez is rocked!
Alvarez is trying to get back to his feet but Barnkvist has full control of the position and if anything, Alvarez has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Barnkvist lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Alvarez hold on?!
Oh Alvarez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnkvist cracks Alvarez with a big right hand from the back mount! Alvarez immediately covers up and the referee dives in to save him under a barrage of more strikes! Barnkvist takes this one by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Barnkvist!
A victorious Peter Barnkvist thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Avila Alvarez spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm so pissed, man. I trained so hard for this camp too.'.

Event: COLISEU 25.01
Date: Jan 25, 2018

#R1#
Barnkvist is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barnkvist takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barnkvist throws an overhand right that lands on McBarz's shoulder, as McBarz tries to avoid the shot.
McBarz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McBarz misses with a double jab.
A punch lands to the side of McBarz 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Barnkvist gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barnkvist swings wildly with an uppercut but McBarz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnkvist goes for a takedown attempt but McBarz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McBarz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barnkvist counters with a series of strikes. McBarz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McBarz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bobby McBarz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McBarz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've been told by Barnkvist's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McBarz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barnkvist is looking to clinch.
Barnkvist throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McBarz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD#
Barnkvist shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McBarz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McBarz has momentary wrist control but Barnkvist slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Barnkvist trying to control but McBarz is working from the bottom.
Barnkvist postures up in McBarz's guard and throws a big left but McBarz blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnkvist loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnkvist wants to control from the top but McBarz keeps moving.
Barnkvist in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnkvist accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barnkvist won't allow McBarz to get back to his feet.
Barnkvist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McBarz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnkvist throwing strikes from guard but McBarz blocks nicely. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barnkvist postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barnkvist 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.
Barnkvist scoring with punches to the head and body.
Barnkvist scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnkvist connects with a couple of short punches.
Barnkvist working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barnkvist looking to sit in guard and control but McBarz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McBarz postures up.
Barnkvist lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Barnkvist controlling from the top position.
Barnkvist lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Barnkvist scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barnkvist connects with a couple of short punches.
Barnkvist working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnkvist won't allow McBarz to get back to his feet.
Barnkvist distracts McBarz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McBarz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnkvist.
McBarz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barnkvist works over McBarz with some ground and pound from guard.
Barnkvist slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barnkvist content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Barnkvist is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McBarz is on top in guard. #REVB#
Barnkvist is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McBarz wants to stand but Barnkvist is controlling his posture from full guard.
Barnkvist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnkvist is trying to control the position but McBarz postures up.
McBarz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Barnkvist is proving hard to escape from.
Barnkvist looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnkvist, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Barnkvist dominated that round.
That's time! Barnkvist's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A big right from Barnkvist misses.
Barnkvist slips a straight right by McBarz.
McBarz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barnkvist ducks under a wild hook from McBarz.
McBarz throws a right hand that Barnkvist ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnkvist also avoids with ease.#TD#
Barnkvist looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McBarz!
Peter Barnkvist overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McBarz sneaks back into half guard.
Nice strikes from Barnkvist there.
McBarz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Barnkvist is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnkvist working over McBarz with some ground and pound. McBarz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Barnkvist looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Barnkvist trying to pass the guard but McBarz defending well.
Barnkvist landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Barnkvist looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McBarz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Barnkvist winds up and cracks McBarz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Barnkvist scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barnkvist lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC#
McBarz is rocked!
Barnkvist frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Barnkvist lands with some strikes.
McBarz is still in real trouble! Can Barnkvist finish him?
Barnkvist postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt McBarz bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Barnkvist and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Barnkvist!

Event: COLISEU 14.12
Date: Dec 14, 2017

#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barnkvist.
Murphy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Barnkvist counter with a right hand.
A right-left combo lands from Barnkvist. #CL#
Barnkvist gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barnkvist is looking for a takedown.
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barnkvist works on Murphy's body with a couple of short punches.#TD#
Barnkvist tightens his grip and picks Murphy up, before dumping him to the ground. Murphy manages to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnkvist lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Murphy throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Barnkvist lands a couple of elbows.
Murphy will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Barnkvist postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC#
Murphy is rocked!
Barnkvist keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Murphy's head.
Murphy is still in real trouble! Can Barnkvist finish him?
Barnkvist arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Murphy's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Peter Barnkvist!

Event: PFC 1- Rudimentary Changes
Date: Dec 02, 2017

#R1#
Barnkvist works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Truck throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Truck misses with a left hand
and Barnkvist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Truck 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.
Truck sizes up Barnkvist with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Truck misses with an uppercut
and Barnkvist counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Truck rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnkvist moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Truck closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barnkvist slips under a jab.#CL#
Barnkvist has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Barnkvist has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Truck clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnkvist gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Truck is trapped and Barnkvist is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Barnkvist lands strikes from the back and Truck isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Barnkvist!

Event: Pulse 97 - Carter vs Taranin
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
Paul steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barnkvist.
Paul takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barnkvist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paul was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnkvist.
Paul is looking to counter punch.
Barnkvist takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Paul misses with a double jab
and Barnkvist counters with a right hand to the body.
A left and a right from Paul both land. Nice combination.
Barnkvist has his takedown stuffed
and Paul counters with a good low kick that Barnkvist was not able to check.
Paul throws a leg kick that misses.
Paul lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Barnkvist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barnkvist let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD2#
Barnkvist drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnkvist trying to control but Paul is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Paul has his foot on Barnkvist's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnkvist works his way back into a safe position though.
Paul controls Barnkvist momentarily but Barnkvist frees himself. #T1#
Barnkvist postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Paul keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Paul throws his legs up looking for a submission but Barnkvist uses it to pass to side control.
Barnkvist landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Paul tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barnkvist wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Barnkvist cracks Paul with a big right hand but Paul just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Paul regains half guard.
Barnkvist thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Paul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paul taking some punishment here, with Barnkvist in his half guard. #T2#
Barnkvist throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Barnkvist connects with a nice short shot to Paul's temple.
Barnkvist lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Barnkvist takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Paul wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Paul actively working from the bottom here.
Barnkvist working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barnkvist landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Paul tries to roll over but Barnkvist keeps him under control.
Barnkvist is nestled in close to Paul, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paul has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnkvist is working away from the top position though.
Paul has hold of Barnkvist's hands but Barnkvist slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Barnkvist winds up and cracks Paul with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Barnkvist is thwarting Paul's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Barnkvist is keen to just control but Paul is a slippery customer.
Barnkvist working Paul over with strikes.
Paul moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barnkvist forces his way into half guard.
Paul wants to control but Barnkvist is keeping busy.
Barnkvist scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2#
Paul is rocked!
Paul is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Barnkvist jumps into side control!
Oh Paul is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnkvist cracks Paul with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Barnkvist immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Paul is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Barnkvist!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Barnkvist!

Event: Pulse 91 - Aldo vs Malone
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
Adedji misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Barnkvist counters by clinching up.
I was talking to Barnkvist's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Adedji manages to break the clinch.
Adedji swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barnkvist stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barnkvist misses with a right hand
letting Adedji counter with a right hand.
Barnkvist throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Adedji 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.
Barnkvist misses with a hook
and Adedji counters with a left to the body.
Adedji connects with a body shot.#CL#
Barnkvist has managed to clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barnkvist creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barnkvist tries for a takedown but Adedji manages to get underhooks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnkvist tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC#
Barnkvist manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Barnkvist misses with a left hand
and Adedji counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adedji misses with a straight left.
Adedji lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT2#
It looks like Peter Barnkvist has been cut.
Adedji displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barnkvist throws out the jab.
Barnkvist feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Adedjis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barnkvist tries to clinch up
letting Adedji counter with a right hand.
Barnkvist keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Peter Barnkvist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adedji takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barnkvist misses with a lunging right hand
and Adedji counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Barnkvist misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adedji! But no joy.
Adedji on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnkvist throws a poor cross that misses
and Adedji counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barnkvist thinking.
Barnkvist on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Adedji with a hook.
Barnkvist throws a looping overhand right but Adedji ducks down to avoid it.
Barnkvist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adedji.
Barnkvist throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Adedji stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barnkvist misses with a shot to the body
and Adedji connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barnkvist punishes Adedji's body with a nice straight punch.
Adedji dodges the punch combination from Barnkvist. #T3#
Barnkvist darts in trying to clinch
and Adedji connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barnkvist tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Adedji swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Barnkvist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnkvist tries to clinch but Adedji moves out of range.
Barnkvist tries to clinch
and Adedji counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barnkvist wants to clinch up but Adedji keeps it at a distance.
Barnkvist looks to land a right hand but Adedji moved out of range.
Barnkvist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adedji.
Adedji wants to counter the offense by Barnkvist and move into the clinch position.#TD#
Barnkvist looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Adedji!#T4#
Barnkvist creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Barnkvist tries to score with some ground and pound. Adedji controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Barnkvist misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Barnkvist in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnkvist looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Adedji is avoiding damage well.
Adedji avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Barnkvist.
Barnkvist lands a decent elbow from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adedji is trying to get back to half guard.
Adedji takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
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 Peter Barnkvist will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Peter Barnkvist's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Barnkvist throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Adedji counters by clinching up.
Barnkvist goes for a takedown attempt but Adedji pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Adedji lands a nice hook to Barnkvist's body. Barnkvist takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Adedji gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Adedji moves out of range as Barnkvist strikes.
Adedji let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barnkvist fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Seun Adedji seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Barnkvist. Those never looked like landing.
Barnkvist misses with a left hand
and Adedji counters with a nice uppercut.
Adedji misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnkvist. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Barnkvist.
Adedji is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Adedji steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist misses with an uppercut
and Adedji connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adedji needs to keep his hands up - Barnkvist had a free shot at his head there.
Barnkvist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Barnkvist clinches up with Adedji and pushes him back against the cage.
Adedji tries to land knees in the clinch but Barnkvist avoids the damage to the body.
Adedji misses with a knee to the head.
Barnkvist wants a takedown but no success here.
Adedji prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Barnkvist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adedji creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Barnkvist goes for a takedown in the clinch but Adedji prevents it. #T2#
Barnkvist is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Barnkvist is trying to trip Adedji. He has hold of a leg but Adedji is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Barnkvist persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnkvist is looking to work some ground and pound but Adedji has wrist control.
Barnkvist is fighting to break Adedji's control of his arms but Adedji is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Adedji preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Adedji looking to control.
Barnkvist with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Barnkvist with a flurry of punches that miss.
Adedji lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Barnkvist pulls Adedji in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Adedji trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnkvist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnkvist is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adedji wanted to stand there but Barnkvist had control of the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Adedji preventing the sweep.
Adedji trying to control but Barnkvist is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Barnkvist pulls Adedji in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Barnkvist throws a right hand that misses
enabling Adedji to counter with a crisp jab.
Barnkvist misses with a lunging right hand
and Adedji counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnkvist swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barnkvist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Seun Adedji is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adedji on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barnkvist misses with an uppercut
and Adedji counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barnkvist thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Seun Adedji will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Peter Barnkvist's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Barnkvist shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Adedji as he jumps to the side.
Adedji wants to counter with a clinch but Barnkvist pushes him away.
Barnkvist just misses with a punch to the body.
Adedji lands a jab.
Barnkvist misses the body punch #KD2#
and Adedji counters with a nice right hand that sends Barnkvist toppling to the canvas! Barnkvist scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Adedji finish him?!#ROC2#
Barnkvist is rocked!#CUT2#
Peter Barnkvist's cut is getting worse.
Barnkvist misses with a hook. Adedji ducked under it nicely.
Oh Barnkvist is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnkvist. Adedji does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnkvist seems to have got his legs back now.
Barnkvist throws a jab when Adedji was well out of range.
Adedji uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barnkvist.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnkvist doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Adedji counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Barnkvist misses with an uppercut.
Barnkvist sets himself, and Adedji steps forward looking for the clinch! Barnkvist avoids it this time.
Barnkvist misses with a left hand
and Adedji counters with a straight right hand.
Barnkvist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adedji.
Barnkvist connects with a body shot that sends Adedji's belly button to the back.
Barnkvist closes the distance and clinches up with Adedji, looking for a takedown. Barnkvist pushes Adedji against the cage but Adedji circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Adedji tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Barnkvist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnkvist moves to clinch but Adedji breaks away
and Adedji counters with a straight right hand.
Barnkvist tries to score a power double leg takedown but Adedji sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barnkvist somewhat.
Adedji doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Barnkvist on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barnkvist slips a straight right by Adedji.
Nice uppercut there from Barnkvist.#TD#
Barnkvist gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The ground and pound from Barnkvist seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Barnkvist throws a strike aimed at the side of Adedji's head but Adedji avoids it well.
Adedji managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Barnkvist.
Barnkvist in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T3#
Adedji dodges the ground and pound from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist working the ground and pound.
Barnkvist postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Barnkvist sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Adedji is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Adedji is looking to regain half guard here but Barnkvist keeps moving and retains side control.
Barnkvist in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Adedji manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barnkvist's best efforts.
Nice strikes from Barnkvist there.
Barnkvist wants to control but Adedji is keeping him busy.
Adedji avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnkvist.
Adedji regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Barnkvist. #T4#
Adedji trying to keep a closed guard but Barnkvist is proving a slippery customer.
Barnkvist throwing strikes but missing.
Barnkvist loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnkvist connects with a couple of short punches.
Adedji is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barnkvist is working Adedji over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barnkvist controls from within his opponent's guard.
Barnkvist working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Seun Adedji.
I think Adedji has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seun Adedji!

Event: PFN - 7 - Aftermath
Date: Aug 23, 2017

#R1#
Barnkvist takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Paul feints and then cracks Barnkvist's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barnkvist down.
Barnkvist connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Paul throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnkvist.
Barnkvist half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Paul scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Paul.
Barnkvist walks into a jab.
Paul feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barnkvist's calf.
Paul throws a hook to the side of Barnkvist's head but Barnkvist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paul throws a right hand that Barnkvist ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnkvist also avoids with ease.
Barnkvist looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Paul lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Paul lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barnkvist backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnkvist misses with a jab, cross combination.
Paul throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Paul throws a hook but Barnkvist blocks it.
Barnkvist tries to counter with a takedown but Paul is quick to defend against it.
A jab lands there for Barnkvist.
Barnkvist lands a head shot.
Barnkvist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paul.
Barnkvist throws the left hand but Paul avoids the punch easily.
Paul misses with a looping right.#T1#
Barnkvist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paul was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist misses with a right hand
and Paul counters with an inside leg kick.
Lance Paul is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Paul.
Barnkvist slips a jab from Paul.
Barnkvist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paul.
Paul bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Paul darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Paul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paul slips a jab from Barnkvist.
Paul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paul works over Barnkvist's head and body with a nice combination.
Paul misses with an uppercut.
Lance Paul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Barnkvist rushes Paul and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Paul works on Barnkvist's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paul lands a body punch.
Paul is leaning against Barnkvist and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barnkvist.
Barnkvist is working for takedown but Paul is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2#
Paul trying to land knees to the body.
Barnkvist has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Paul avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Barnkvist can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Barnkvist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paul can't find room to land a body shot as Barnkvist controls the action.
Paul is leaning against Barnkvist and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Paul lands an elbow just above Barnkvist 's eye.
Barnkvist can't get the takedown.
Paul misses with some punches.
Barnkvist struggles to land a body shot inside as Paul controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Paul - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Paul.
Paul misses with an elbow strike.
Barnkvist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barnkvist has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Paul after a bit of a struggle.
Paul lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Peter Barnkvist has been cut.
Paul scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paul has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Barnkvist seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Paul can turn it around.
Paul is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barnkvist is defending well for now.
Barnkvist blocks the elbow strike.
Paul doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paul lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Barnkvist misses with a body punch.
Paul tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barnkvist is working for takedown but Paul is calmly controlling the position for now.
Still in the clinch, Paul scores with a nice short uppercut.
Paul lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barnkvist backwards.
Barnkvist blocks the elbow strike.
Barnkvist wants a takedown.
Paul gets underhooks to prevent Barnkvist's takedown attempt.
Barnkvist has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Paul after a bit of a struggle.
Paul doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barnkvist is looking for a takedown.
Barnkvist is breathing heavily.
Barnkvist avoiding damage as Paul throws knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Paul throws an elbow but misses.
Paul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Paul pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paul fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barnkvist has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Paul lands a nice shot that snaps Barnkvist's head back.
Paul scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good shot there by Paul.#T4#
Paul connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnkvist scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Paul feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barnkvist's calf.
Paul connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barnkvist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paul.
Barnkvist throws a right hand that misses
letting Paul counter with a right hand.
Barnkvist misses with an uppercut. Paul saw that one coming.
Paul lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Barnkvist shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Paul is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barnkvist had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Barnkvist misses with a straight left.
Paul swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Paul throws an overhand right that lands on Barnkvist's shoulder, as Barnkvist tries to avoid the shot.
Paul misses with a straight right.
Barnkvist is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Paul.
Paul throws the left hand but Barnkvist avoids the punch easily.
Barnkvist was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barnkvist shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Paul counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paul misses with a looping left.
Paul swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice body punch from Paul.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lance Paul dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Barnkvist's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Paul misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnkvist appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Good work by Barnkvist as he checks the leg kick.
Paul misses with an uppercut. Barnkvist saw that one coming.
Barnkvist throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paul counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barnkvist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paul was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barnkvist swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barnkvist tries to clinch there but Paul circles away.
Barnkvist misses with a looping right.#TD#
Barnkvist looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Paul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnkvist postures up in Paul's guard and throws a big left but Paul blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnkvist postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barnkvist throws a big elbow that misses. #ES2#
Paul manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T1#
Barnkvist blocks a body shot from Paul.
Paul misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paul stops a takedown attempt from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Paul fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Barnkvist loads up on a big right hand but Paul slips the punch.
Paul throws a counter combo.
Barnkvist takes one to the chin there.
Paul ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD#
Barnkvist shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Paul manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Barnkvist with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paul avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barnkvist throws a big right hand that misses.
Barnkvist is working Paul over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Paul avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Barnkvist stops Paul from standing up.
Barnkvist postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barnkvist throwing strikes from guard but Paul blocks nicely.
Barnkvist throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnkvist with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Barnkvist distracts Paul with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barnkvist throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paul works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnkvist with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnkvist throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barnkvist trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barnkvist stops Paul from standing up. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnkvist accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Paul lands a jab to the nose.
Paul smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Paul throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnkvist.
Paul throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barnkvist shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Paul pinned against the cage. Paul gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Paul unleashes a big counter combination but Barnkvist bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Barnkvist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnkvist throws out a loose jab but Paul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Paul, right into the meat.
Lance Paul seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab lands there for Paul.
Paul throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnkvist.
Barnkvist wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Paul chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barnkvist misses the shot to the body.
Paul moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Paul lands with a nice body punch.
Paul throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barnkvist stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Paul throws a leg kick but Barnkvist sees it coming and checks it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paul lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Barnkvist throws a big shot that misses.
Barnkvist looks to throw the jab but Paul is out of range.
A clash of legs there as Barnkvist blocks the low kick.
Barnkvist half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Paul lands the left hand.
Barnkvist throws a right hand that misses
and Paul counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paul tries to land a leg kick but Barnkvist saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick misses from Paul.
Paul throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnkvist loads up on a big right hand but Paul slips the punch.
Barnkvist takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paul. Barnkvist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paul works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lance Paul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Peter Barnkvist's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Barnkvist on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Paul.
Paul waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnkvist.
Barnkvist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paul.
Paul feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barnkvist's calf.
Barnkvist throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Paul looks to land a left hand but Barnkvist moved out of range nicely.
Paul connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Paul gets tackled into the cage by Barnkvist. Barnkvist maintains the clinch.
Paul tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barnkvist avoids it.
Paul misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Paul.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paul works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Paul stops a takedown attempt from Barnkvist. #TD#
Barnkvist gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#T1##ES2#
Paul kicks off Barnkvist and gets to his feet.
Paul throws a looping overhand right but Barnkvist ducks down to avoid it.
Barnkvist ducks under a wild hook from Paul.
Paul getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Paul throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barnkvist is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Paul chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Paul throws out a loose jab but Barnkvist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnkvist throws a shot from downtown. Paul moves away and avoids it.
Barnkvist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barnkvist avoids the body shot from Paul.
Barnkvist looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sloppy strikes from Barnkvist. Those never looked like landing.
Paul throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barnkvist tries to clinch up but Paul circles away and keeps his distance.
Paul swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barnkvist takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Paul walks into a straight right hand from Barnkvist.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnkvist lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Paul connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barnkvist momentarily.
Barnkvist gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barnkvist throws a hook to the side of Paul's head but Paul sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paul displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barnkvist throws out the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Paul. Those never looked like landing.
Barnkvist throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Barnkvist has taken the fight to the clinch.
Paul is leaning against Barnkvist and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barnkvist is trying to drag Paul to the mat but Paul just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Barnkvist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnkvist tries for a takedown but Paul manages to get underhooks. #BC2#
Paul's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barnkvist shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Paul. That's going to slow Barnkvist down.
Paul moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Barnkvist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Paul misses its intended target.
Barnkvist blocks a jab.
Barnkvist thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paul lands a jab.
Paul dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barnkvist. That did some damage!
Barnkvist throws a lazy right hand but Paul sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Paul.
Barnkvist stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Paul.
Paul throws a shot from downtown. Barnkvist moves away and avoids it.
Barnkvist takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Paul ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barnkvist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Paul moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paul misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Paul darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Peter Barnkvist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Paul.
Barnkvist is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnkvist dips to his left and cracks Paul with an uppercut!
Paul lands a jab to the head.
A big right from Paul misses.
Barnkvist 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.
Paul connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnkvist. Paul does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnkvist throws a looping overhand right but Paul ducks down to avoid it.
Paul lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barnkvist is looking to clinch.
Paul misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Barnkvist misses the target.
Paul punishes Barnkvist's body with a nice straight punch.
Paul scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paul scoring well with a low kick there.
Paul bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barnkvist on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lance Paul comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Paul 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lance Paul!

Event: PFN - 5 - Contender
Date: Jul 19, 2017

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Dangerous Jr.
It seemed like Barnkvist was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dangerous Jr connects with an inside leg kick.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Dangerous Jr has knocked Barnkvist down with a huge combo! Dangerous Jr steps away and waves a wobbly Barnkvist back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Barnkvist is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Peter Barnkvist has been cut.#TD2#
Barnkvist shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Barnkvist is still in real trouble! Can Dangerous Jr finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnkvist stands up over Dangerous Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barnkvist seems to have recovered his senses.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dangerous Jr manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Dangerous Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Barnkvist controls his hands.
Dangerous Jr stops a takedown attempt from Barnkvist.
Dangerous Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Dangerous Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnkvist. #TD2#
Barnkvist has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dangerous Jr is trying to keep an underhook but Barnkvist manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
Dangerous Jr kicks off Barnkvist and gets to his feet.
Dangerous Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dangerous Jr throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Barnkvist colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Dangerous Jr as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Barnkvist is left battered and dazed whilst Dangerous Jr and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Dangerous Jr!
Johnny Dangerous Jr very nearly forgot to thank Pit Bull Development 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.

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