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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Kidd shoots in looking for a takedown but Barover manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kidd's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kidd shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Barover counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Kidd is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Barover take his back! Uh oh - Barover has got a rear naked choke here! Kidd is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steve Barover!
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Event:
DARE RIO 2
Date: Nov 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Ibu scores with a nice right hand.
Ibu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ibu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barover shoots in for a double leg but Ibu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ibu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barover avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barover feinted with a counter takedown.
Ibu 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.
Barover slips a jab from Ibu.
Barover moves out of range as Ibu throws a body kick.
Barover feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Ibu! Barover is out on his feet! Ibu rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Barover is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Barover is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koh Ibu!
A very excited looking Koh Ibu rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
DARE RUSSIA
Date: Oct 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Adebisi catches Barover with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barover shoots in for a takedown but Adebisi shows good takedown defense.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adebisi. Barover does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adebisi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Adebisi misses with an uppercut.
Adebisi throws a hook but Barover blocks it.
Adebisi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barover moves out of range of the leg kick from Adebisi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barover.
Barover takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Esu Adebisi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Adebisi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barover attempts a counter takedown but Adebisi avoids it well and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adebisi. Barover does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adebisi jabs Barover right on the nose. Barover blinks but takes it well.
Adebisi throws a body shot but no joy.
Barover avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Esu Adebisi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adebisi misses with a two punch combination.
Barover appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Adebisi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barover was well out of range. Poor timing from Adebisi.
Barover keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adebisi.
Barover attempts a counter takedown but Adebisi avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Adebisi misses with a few strikes there.
Barover takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Adebisi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barover tries to counter with a takedown but Adebisi is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Barover looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barover missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barover with the ground and pound but Adebisi uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Barover wants to control from the top but Adebisi keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adebisi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3##SUB#
Barover is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Adebisi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Adebisi has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Adebisi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Barover is looking for a triangle but Adebisi pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Barover bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Adebisi's guard. #REVR#
Barover trying to control the position from guard on top but Adebisi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barover wants to pass the guard but Adebisi is keeping the position.
Barover is working hard here to advance position.
Adebisi keeping moving, preventing Barover from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esu Adebisi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters circling - Adebisi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barover bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barover appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Adebisi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barover circles away quickly and effectively.
Barover appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Adebisi scores with a jab. Barover acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Barover or perhaps it was just good defense by Adebisi, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Barover looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Barover looking to sit in guard and control but Adebisi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1##SUB#
Adebisi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barover has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Adebisi has managed to get both his arms back between Barover's legs - danger averted.
Barover looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adebisi is one step ahead there.
Adebisi wanted to stand there but Barover had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barover is looking to stand up but Adebisi isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barover can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Adebisi controls the pace.
Barover wants to sweep but no luck.
Adebisi tries to stand but Barover is controlling from the bottom. #SU2#
Adebisi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Barover, up you get! #T3#
Adebisi throws a leg kick but Barover moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adebisi. Barover does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adebisi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barover circles away quickly and effectively.
Barover changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Adebisi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Adebisi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barover blocks a low kick nicely.
Adebisi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good shot there by Barover.
Adebisi stuffs the takedown attempt from Barover. Barover gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Adebisi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Adebisi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Adebisi looks to score with a jab to the body but Barover is just out of range.
Barover tries to counter with a takedown but Adebisi is quick to defend against it.
Adebisi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barover manages to avoid it.
Barover appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Good standup being displayed there by Adebisi as he connects with a hook.
Adebisi leaves Barover with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Barover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adebisi lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esu Adebisi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Adebisi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barover.
Adebisi throws a hook but Barover blocks it.
Adebisi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Adebisi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Adebisi.
Adebisi missing with a left hand there. Barover was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barover appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Adebisi.
Barover fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Adebisi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Esu Adebisi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Adebisi misses with an uppercut.
Barover wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Adebisi thuds a left hand into Barover's body.
Adebisi looks to land a combination but Barover avoids it well.
Barover shoots in looking for a takedown but Adebisi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barover's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Adebisi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barover fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Barover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adebisi throws a leg kick but Barover sees it coming and moves out of range.
Adebisi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barover stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Adebisi throws a lazy uppercut
and Barover connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Barover tries to score a power double leg takedown but Adebisi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barover somewhat.
Nice uppercut lands for Adebisi. That snapped Barover's head back.
Adebisi looks to land a combination but Barover avoids it well.
Barover swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barover takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T3#
Adebisi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barover.
Barover appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Adebisi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adebisi misses with a double jab.
Adebisi throws a right hand that Barover ducks under and follows up with a left that Barover also avoids with ease.
Adebisi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barover changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Barover lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barover keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adebisi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Barover on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Adebisi throws a body shot but no joy.
Barover half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Adebisi missing with a left hand there. Barover was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adebisi leaves Barover with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Adebisi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Adebisi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barover uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adebisi.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adebisi throws a lazy right hand but Barover sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steve Barover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barover doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barover takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esu Adebisi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Adebisi 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esu Adebisi!
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Event:
DARE 8
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Petersen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barover changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Steven Petersen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petersen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barover feints the counter takedown.
Petersen wants to slow Barover down by chopping away at his legs.
Petersen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Petersen throws a push kick but Barover slaps the foot to one side.
Petersen throws a wild body kick that Barover sees coming a mile off.
Petersen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barover moves out of range of the leg kick from Petersen.
Barover's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Barover's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Petersen misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Barover looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Barover wants to control but Petersen is keeping him busy. #T1#
Petersen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barover. #SUB2#
Barover is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Petersen wants to improve his position but Barover is controlling well.
Petersen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Petersen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Petersen is doing well to control the position and prevent Barover from advancing to side control.
Barover throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Petersen keeping hold of Barover's head, controlling as best he can.
Barover throws a strike but Petersen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Petersen pulls Barover in close to his closed guard and prevents Barover from doing any damage or advancing position.
Barover throwing strikes but missing.
Barover trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barover looking to sit in guard and control but Petersen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Barover has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Petersen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barover is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Petersen is pulling down on Barover's head. It's preventing any offense from Barover, at least for the moment.
Petersen continues to stall.
Petersen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Petersen keeping full guard, as Barover tries to pass.
Petersen trying to control the position here.
Barover trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Petersen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barover looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Petersen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Petersen not doing much here.
Barover wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen is taking a breather. Barover says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
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 Steven Petersen 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#
Petersen misses with an uppercut.
Petersen throws a looping overhand right but Barover ducks down to avoid it.
Petersen misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut lands for Petersen. That snapped Barover's head back.
Barover takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Petersen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Petersen lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barover uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petersen.
Petersen looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Barover decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Petersen's guard.
Barover wants to pass the guard but Petersen is keeping the position.#T1#
Barover working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Barover from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Barover drops back, looking for a kneebar! Petersen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Petersen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Petersen! #REVR#
Barover tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Petersen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Petersen controlling the position from side mount.
Barover is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Petersen controlling the position.
More hug and hope from Petersen.
Petersen moves into full mount!
Petersen looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Petersen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barover is in all sorts of trouble here.
Petersen tries to control but Barover wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barover is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Barover keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Steve Barover has got the better of the ground game so far.
Petersen avoids the attempt from Barover to control.
Barover is squirming around, avoiding Petersen's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Petersen dominated that second round.
That's time! Petersen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Barover looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Petersen is fending him off so far but Barover persists. Nope, Petersen circles away and we're back to standing.
Petersen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Petersen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barover. Barover circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barover moves out of range of the strikes.
Petersen throws a right hand that Barover ducks under and follows up with a left that Barover also avoids with ease.
Petersen looks to land a right hand but Barover moved out of range.
Barover takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen misses with a wild body shot.
Petersen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barover misses with a takedown attempt - Petersen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Petersen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Petersen thumps Barover with a low kick.
Petersen lands with a nice body kick.
Barover takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Petersen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Barover takes a step back to recover.
The fighters circling - Petersen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good leg kick by Petersen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Steven Petersen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Petersen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barover is able to avoid easily.
Petersen throws a body shot but no joy.
Petersen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barover avoids the head kick by Petersen.
Petersen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
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!
Barover is looking to chop away at Petersen's legs.
Petersen just misses with a punch to the body.
Petersen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Petersen is looking to chop away at Barover's legs. #T3#
Barover tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Petersen defends well and Barover ends up having to push Petersen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Steven Petersen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steven Petersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Barover.
Petersen just misses with a punch to the body.
Barover has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Petersen.
Barover gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Petersen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barover moves out of range of the body kick.
Barover with the counter takedown but Petersen avoids it easily.
Barover takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barover shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Petersen sprawls well. Petersen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barover gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Barover blocks a low kick nicely.
Barover has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Petersen.
Petersen looks to land a left hand but Barover moved out of range nicely.
Barover feints the counter takedown.
Barover uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petersen.
And Barover tries to counter it with a takedown but Petersen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Barover with a lazy takedown attempt
and Petersen counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Petersen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Steve Barover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petersen throws a body punch but Barover moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Petersen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Petersen, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:26
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Petersen!
Our winner, Steven Petersen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #77
Date: Sep 10, 2017 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Barover drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Garrett regains half guard.#SUB2#
Garrett with the active half guard here but Barover passes nicely into side control.
Garrett struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Barover tries for a kimura but Garrett is defending well. #SUB#
Barover has hold of Garrett's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Garrett seems comfortable defending it but Barover has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Garrett is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Garrett is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Barover couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Steve Barover!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #75
Date: Aug 27, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Taquses scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Barover is looking for a sweep. Taquses is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Barover is defending against the submission attempts here by Taquses.
Taquses controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Taquses is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barover has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barover tries to roll over but Taquses keeps him under control.
Barover trying to control here.
#T1##SUB2#
Taquses is working for a submission of some sort.
Taquses wants to pass the guard but Barover is defending well. #SUB2#
Taquses looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Barover is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barover moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Taquses drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Taquses jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barover manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Taquses manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Taquses looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barover wants to control from the top but Taquses keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Barover looking to pass the guard.
Barover keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Taquses's head.#SUB2#
Taquses throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Taquses controls Barover momentarily but Barover frees himself.
Barover trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barover trying to control the position from guard on top but Taquses is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taquses is trying to keep Barover in close.
#SUB2#
Taquses looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Barover avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4##SUB2#
Taquses escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barover gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barover trying to control but Taquses is working from the bottom.
Taquses working a defensive guard here.
Barover throws a big elbow that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Taquses working for a triangle but Barover defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Taquses has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barover can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Taquses dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Taquses shoots in looking for a takedown. Barover tries to sprawl out of it but Taquses keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barover manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Taquses has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taquses looks for a takedown but Barover sprawls well.#TD2#
Taquses bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Taquses trying to control the position but Barover is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Taquses is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barover is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barover gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Oliver Taquses has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##SUB2#
Taquses is looking for a kimura here.
Barover wants to improve his position but Taquses is controlling well.
Barover works his way to full guard. Good work.
Taquses looking to pass the guard.
Barover keeping moving, preventing Taquses from controlling successfully.
Taquses controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Barover looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barover trying to control the position.
Taquses stands and throws Barover's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Barover tries to bench press Taquses off him but Taquses keeps the position. #SUB2#
Taquses looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Taquses laying and praying for a moment but Barover takes advantage and regains half guard. #T3#
Taquses is trying to control. Barover wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barover manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barover looking for a sweep. Not yet Barover, not yet.
Taquses trying to control the position from guard on top but Barover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barover can't keep his opponent in guard - Taquses advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Taquses tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barover knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Taquses seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Barover is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Oliver Taquses!
Oliver Taquses bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #73
Date: Aug 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Barover shoots in for a takedown but Lainey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lainey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barover manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barover ducks under a wild hook from Lainey.
Barover tries to counter with a takedown but Lainey is quick to defend against it.
Barover keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lainey.
Barover feinted with a counter takedown.
Lainey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barover.
Barover moves out of range as Lainey strikes.
Lainey throws a jab but it's blocked by Barover.
Lainey takes a swing at Barover's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Barover dives in and scores a takedown into Lainey's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Barover decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lainey throws a looping overhand right but Barover ducks down to avoid it.
Barover moves away from the strike by Lainey.
Barover appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Eddie Lainey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barover tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lainey defends well and Barover ends up having to push Lainey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lainey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barover half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Barover shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Barover definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Barover won't allow Lainey to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Lainey uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Lainey is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lainey throws an overhand right that lands on Barover's shoulder, as Barover tries to avoid the shot.
Barover half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lainey misses with a combination
#TD#
and Barover counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lainey wants to stand and escape but Barover is having none of it.
Barover is working Lainey over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lainey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Barover stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lainey swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES2#
Lainey wriggles free and stands up. #T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barover.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Barover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lainey moves to clinch but Barover breaks away #TD#
and Barover counters with a single leg into guard. Lainey didn't expect that. #SUB#
Barover drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lainey looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lainey looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lainey! #REVB#
Barover is looking for a sweep.
Lainey wants to stand but Barover has his arm trapped.
Barover sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lainey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barover. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barover controlling the position well. #T3#
Barover tries to roll over but Lainey keeps him under control.
Lainey is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Barover gets full guard.
Barover looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lainey is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Lainey wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Barover's closed guard. He's half up but Barover has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Barover pivots and extends the arm, Lainey falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Barover! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steve Barover!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #70
Date: Jul 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Barnes moves in looking to clinch but Barover pushes him off.
Uriah Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barover will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Barover closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Barnes did well to prevent Barover getting side control.#SUB2#
Barover is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Barnes is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Steve Barover!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #67
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Mc Steel lands a leg kick that knocks Barover off balance momentarily.
Mc Steel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barover is out of range and Mc Steel settles back down.
Mc Steel misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Barover counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Barover wants a takedown.
Mc Steel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barover is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mc Steel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mc Steel misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mc Steel swings wildly with an uppercut but Barover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barover has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mc Steel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Striker Mc Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Barover.#T1#
Barover has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mc Steel after a bit of a struggle.
Barover blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mc Steel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barover goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mc Steel prevents it.
A short left from Mc Steel.
Mc Steel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barover.
Barover is looking for a takedown.#T2#
Barover goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mc Steel prevents it.
Mc Steel prevents the takedown attempt.
Mc Steel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barover.
Mc Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by Barover. #T3#
Mc Steel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mc Steel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mc Steel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mc Steel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mc Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
Barover drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T4#
Mc Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
Mc Steel throws a head punch that misses.
Mc Steel is trying to break the clinch but Barover is controlling him.
Still in the clinch, Mc Steel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barover changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mc Steel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mc Steel scores with the left hand. Barover knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Striker Mc Steel dominated that round.
That's time! Mc Steel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mc Steel lands a leg kick that knocks Barover off balance momentarily.
Mc Steel connects with a leg kick. Barover looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mc Steel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barover shoots in looking for a takedown but Mc Steel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barover's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mc Steel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Mc Steel. That snapped Barover's head back.
Barover gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Mc Steel gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Barover is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Striker Mc Steel!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #64
Date: Jun 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Escobar Chavez throws a front kick aimed at Barover's knee but Barover avoids it well.
Barover 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.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook but Barover blocks it.
Escobar Chavez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barover moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar Chavez closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Barover counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Barover is looking for a kimura here.
Escobar Chavez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T1##SUB2#
Barover is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Escobar Chavez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Escobar Chavez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barover is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Barover is looking for a kimura but Escobar Chavez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barover to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Barover is working for a submission of some sort.
Escobar Chavez is refusing to be controlled, as Barover sits in half guard. #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.
Escobar Chavez moves into full guard.
Escobar Chavez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SU2#
Barover gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3#
Escobar Chavez throws a jab but it's blocked by Barover.
Escobar Chavez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Escobar Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Escobar Chavez misses.
Escobar Chavez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barovers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barover takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice looking body shot.
Barover fails with the takedown
and Escobar Chavez counters with a thumping low kick.
Escobar Chavez scores with a hook.
Escobar Chavez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Escobar Chavez lands with a cross. #T4#
Escobar Chavez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barover takes one on the button.
Escobar Chavez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barover momentarily.
#ROC#
Barover is rocked!
Escobar Chavez knocks out Barover with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Escobar Chavez before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Escobar Chavez picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ramon Escobar Chavez!
Ramon Escobar Chavez retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Ramon Escobar Chavez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #60
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Barover lands with a kick to the temple. Escobar Chavez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick but Barover sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Barover blocks a jab.
Escobar Chavez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barover misses with a kick to the body.
Barover throws a sloppy head kick
letting Escobar Chavez counter with a right hand.
Barover throws a head kick that misses
and Escobar Chavez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch but Barover moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez jabs Barover right on the nose. Barover blinks but takes it well.
Escobar Chavez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barover in his tracks.
Barover walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barover throws a sloppy head kick and Escobar Chavez moves out of range easily.
Escobar Chavez jabs Barover to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Escobar Chavez avoids the head kick by Barover.
Barover throws a head kick but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Barover throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barover lands a head kick!
#CL2#
Escobar Chavez moves into the clinch.#T1#
Escobar Chavez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barover.
Barover blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Escobar Chavez.
A nice right hand lands inside from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Barover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez gets through Barover's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Barover is rocked!
Barover blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oh Barover is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barover.
Barover blocks an uppercut.
Barover blocking some punches.
Escobar Chavez avoiding damage as Barover throws knees to the body.
Barover blocks an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barover.
Barover blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barover.
Barover blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barover blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Barover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Barover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Barover blocks an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land. #T2#
Barover blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Barover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barover blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Barover.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Barover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barover blocks an uppercut.
Barover blocks an uppercut.
Barover blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Barover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Barover blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Barover.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Barover.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Barover blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
Barover blocks an uppercut.
Barover blocking some punches.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Barover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Barover.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land.
Barover blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
Barover blocks an uppercut.
Barover blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Barover.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
Barover blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Barover.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Barover blocks an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Barover.
Barover blocks an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Barover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Barover.
Barover blocks an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Barover.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barover.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Barover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Barover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Barover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barover blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Barover.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Barover blocking some punches.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Barover blocks an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barover blocking some punches.
Barover blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Barover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barover is trying to force a seperation but Escobar Chavez has the dominant position.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barover blocks an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Barover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Barover.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Barover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barover seems to have got his legs back now.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Barover blocks it.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez gets through Barover's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Barover uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Barover breaks from the clinch.
Barover misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Barover.
Barover tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Escobar Chavez jabs at Barover's body.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch up.
Barover tries to clinch up.
Escobar Chavez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barover throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Escobar Chavez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Escobar Chavez avoids the head kick by Barover.
Barover misses with the body kick
and Escobar Chavez counters with a crisp right that sends Barover to the canvas! Escobar Chavez follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ramon Escobar Chavez!
Ramon Escobar Chavez is the new featherweight champion!
Ramon Escobar Chavez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #57
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Flynn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barover but Barover pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Flynn darts in looking for a takedown but Barover gets double underhooks and turns Flynn into the cage.
Flynn takes a kick to the side of the head.
Barover tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Flynn feints the counter takedown.
Flynn blocks a head kick by Barover.
#TD2#
Flynn dives in and scores a takedown into Barover's guard.
Barover is trying to keep Flynn in close.
Barover wants to get back to his feet but Flynn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Flynn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barover is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flynn trying to control but Barover is working from the bottom.
Barover wants to sweep but no luck.
Barover is looking to stand up but Flynn isn't so interested in that idea. #T1##SUB2#
Flynn drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barover looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barover looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barover! #REVR#
Flynn is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU#
Barover decides to stand back up.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barover as he avoids it easily.
Steve Barover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akheem Flynn.
Flynn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barover circles away.
Steve Barover is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flynn shoots for a double leg takedown but Barover sprawls well. He's pushed Flynn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barover has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
Akheem Flynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barover pushes Flynn away with a front kick.
Flynn tries for a takedown but Barover sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Flynn looks winded!
Barover tries a head kick but it misses.
Barover explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Barover scores with a leg kick.
Flynn tries to clinch up but Barover circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
A head kick from Barover lands but Flynn takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barover lands a head kick!
Flynn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barover avoids it really well and circles away.
Barover throws a nice head kick!
#ROC#
Flynn is rocked!
Flynn fails with a takedown attempt.
Barover is looking for a counter combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Flynn is defended easily by Barover.
Barover swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Flynn closes the distance and clinches up with Barover, looking for a takedown. Flynn pushes Barover against the cage but Barover circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barover tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barover scores with a head kick.
Flynn is still on wobbly legs! Can Barover finish him?
Flynn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barover circles away.
Barover thows a body kick. Flynn tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Flynn seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Barover throws a head kick that misses.
Barover throws a head kick that misses.
Flynn tries for a takedown but Barover circles away easily
and Barover counters with a head kick. That will keep Flynn thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Barover lands a brutal head kick. Flynn looks out on his feet and Barover throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Steve Barover!
Steve Barover retains his featherweight title!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #55
Date: Apr 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Basurto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Basurto avoids the head kick by Barover.
Barover misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barover tries a head kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Barover.
Steve Barover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barover misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Basurto blocks a head kick by Barover.
Barover throws an overhand right that lands on Basurto's shoulder, as Basurto tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Basurto misses the target.
Barover misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barover throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Basurto counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Basurto is trying to get an arm triangle but Barover is defending well. #SUB#
Basurto is trying to get an arm triangle but Barover is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Basurto is looking to take a break and control but Barover is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Basurto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Barover has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Basurto but great work by Barover.
Basurto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barover content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Basurto is trying to control Barover's posture but Barover avoids it.
Barover tries to advance to mount but can't.
Basurto is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Basurto struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Basurto wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Barover has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Basurto's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Basurto is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Barover!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Steve Barover!
Steve Barover is the new featherweight champion!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #53
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Barover circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barover is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Barover circles away and we're back to standing.
Barover throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Barover!
Gracie has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Barover!#SUB2#
Gracie is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Barover has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie trying to control but Barover is having none of it.
Gracie controlling from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barover is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Gracie is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Barover is in real trouble.
Well, with Gracie on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Barover is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Gracie is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#ES#
Barover is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet. #CL#
Barover moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.
Barover has had enough of the clinch but Gracie keeps him there for the moment.
Gracie is struggling to control the position.
Gracie wants a takedown.
#T2#
Barover is trying to force a seperation but Gracie has the dominant position.
Gracie has Barover pressed against the cage, preventing Barover from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gracie will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Barover up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gracie has Barover pressed against the cage, preventing Barover from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gracie has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Barover seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gracie can turn it around.
Barover letting Gracie take a breather here.
Stalling in the clinch from Gracie.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rollo Gracie.
Barover displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab. #T3#
Barover tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Gracie tries to clinch but Barover is having none of it.
Barover throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Barover is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.
Barover keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracie works his way into full mount!
Gracie takes Barover's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Barover is in trouble. #T4##SUB2#
Gracie is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Barover is defending well though. Gracie let's go of the attempt for now.
Barover trying to control the hands but Gracie won't let him.
Gracie trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rollo Gracie dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Gracie has closed the distance and engaged Barover in a clinch.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barover to keep the fight standing.
Gracie creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Barover stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Barover pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barover throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Barover throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Barover.#CL2#
Gracie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gracie tries to land knees in the clinch but Barover avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Gracie looking to throw knees to the head but Barover is blocking nicely.
Gracie pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gracie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barover is defending well.
Steve Barover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rollo Gracie.
Come on Gracie - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gracie is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gracie effectively controlling the action here.
Gracie has Barover pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rollo Gracie.
Barover tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Barover misses with a head kick.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Barover sprawls well.
Barover tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barover throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie tries to counter with a clinch but Barover shakes him off and moves away.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Barover.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
Barover throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Gracie instigates a clinch.
Gracie leaning against his opponent.
Gracie jumps guard but Barover stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Barover pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Barover throws a head kick that Gracie semi-blocks.
Steve Barover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barover throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie scores with a nice right hand.
#CL2#
Gracie moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land.
Gracie trying to land knees to the body.
Gracie gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Barover wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie tries a body shot but Barover blocks it.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie scores with a shot to the side of Barover's head.
Barover tries to break the clinch but Gracie is controlling the position.
Rollo Gracie seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Barover tries to break free but Gracie pushes him back against the cage.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Barover.
Gracie slows down the pace here.
Barover prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Gracie manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rollo Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU#
Gracie is working an open guard so Barover takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie blocks a head kick by Barover.
Gracie steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Barover.
Barover throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Barover tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie tries to counter by closing the distance.
A head kick misses from Barover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rollo Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Barover throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Gracie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gracie has Barover pushed against the cage.
Gracie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barover wants to break free but Gracie has control.
Gracie pushes Barover back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barover tries to break free but Gracie pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Gracie gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Barover tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Gracie manages to move to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie has hold of Barover's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Barover manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Barover tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1##SUB2#
Gracie jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Barover manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gracie is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Barover will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Barover wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Barover seems a little lost for a moment, as Gracie dominates the positioning.
Barover holds on to Gracie's head and controls the position momentarily. #SUB2#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie trying to control the action but Barover is working from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Barover is defending well.
Barover is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gracie has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Barover will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T3#
Gracie has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Barover!
Gracie tries to control but Barover wriggling away.
Gracie wants to take Barover's back but he can't do it this time.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Barover is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Gracie with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Barover tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie wants to take Barover's back but he can't do it this time.
Barover wants to get back to his feet.
Barover is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Barover is trying to escape the mount.
Steve Barover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barover is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rollo Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gracie 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 Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rollo Gracie!
Rollo Gracie spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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