Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GC 293
Date: May 17, 2019

#R1#
Barrientos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jaruud swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barrientos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jaruud defends it nicely.
Barrientos shoots for a double leg takedown but Jaruud sprawls well. He's pushed Barrientos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jaruud swings for the body but Barrientos moves out of range.
Jaruud misses with the combination.
Barrientos loads up on a big right hand but Jaruud slips the punch.
Jaruud scores with the left hand. Barrientos knows he should have avoided that one.
Jaruud tries to bum rush Barrientos with a series of wild strikes but Barrientos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barrientos misses with a body punch
and Jaruud counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Barrientos misses.
Barrientos misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaruud throws a shot to the body.
Jaruud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barrientos.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jaruud scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jaruud fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jaruud ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Jaruud gets a clinch.
Barrientos tries to pull guard but Jaruud won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafe Barrientos. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Jaruud.
Our sources have told us that Barrientos has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Jaruud has a couple of punches blocked by Barrientos.
Jaruud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jaruud lands with a light punch inside.
Barrientos wants to break free but Jaruud has control.
Jaruud throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Barrientos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barrientos throws a lazy uppercut
and Jaruud cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Barrientos moves into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Jaruud.
Barrientos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Barrientos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barrientos misses the shot to the body.
Jaruud 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.#CL#
Barrientos moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Jaruud scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaruud is struggling to control the position.
Jaruud stalling against the cage. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jaruud creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Barrientos breaks from the clinch.
Barrientos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barrientos changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Barrientos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jaruud. Jaruud circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barrientos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jaruud.
Jaruud swings for the body but Barrientos moves out of range. #CL2#
Jaruud moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaruud.
A head punch on the inside from Barrientos fails to land.
Jaruud lands a shoulder strike.
Barrientos misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Barrientos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jaruud pushes Barrientos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barrientos can't break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jaruud.
Jaruud lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Barrientos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jaruud or not.
Barrientos is trying to break the clinch but Jaruud is controlling him.
Barrientos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jaruud has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Jaruud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barrientos throws a jab but it's blocked by Jaruud.
Barrientos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jaruud but Jaruud pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jaruud scores with a nice body kick.
Jaruud wants to clinch.
Barrientos throws a hook to the side of Jaruud's head but Jaruud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jaruud dodges the punch combination from Barrientos.
Jaruud closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Barrientos keeps the fight on the outside.
Barrientos moves in looking to clinch but Jaruud pushes him off.#T4#
Jaruud tries to close the distance and clinch but Barrientos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jaruud circles away from the clinch attempt.
Batuhan Jaruud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jaruud bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jaruud is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A punch lands to the side of Barrientos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrientos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jaruud makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Barrientos really felt that one!
Barrientos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jaruud connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barrientos scrambles back to his feet.
Jaruud throws a series of punches but Barrientos avoids them all with ease.
Barrientos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barrientos displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Barrientos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barrientos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jaruud stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jaruud wants it to stay on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jaruud! But no joy.
Barrientos closes the distance and clinches up with Jaruud, looking for a takedown. Barrientos pushes Jaruud against the cage but Jaruud circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaruud tries to bum rush Barrientos with a series of wild strikes but Barrientos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jaruud slips a jab from Barrientos.
Barrientos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Barrientos clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Batuhan Jaruud dominated that round.
That's time! Barrientos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Jaruud fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barrientos, pushing him back against the cage.
Jaruud throws a head punch that misses.
Jaruud scores with a shoulder strike.
Barrientos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaruud.
Barrientos has a couple of punches blocked by Jaruud.
Jaruud has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Come on Jaruud - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch on the inside from Jaruud fails to land.
Jaruud misses with the head strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jaruud.
Barrientos tries to break the clinch but Jaruud is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Jaruud breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barrientos moves out of range of the strikes.
Jaruud cracks Barrientos with an open hand slap.
Jaruud lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barrientos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jaruud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barrientos.
It seemed like Jaruud was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Jaruud connects with a body shot.
Barrientos throws a body punch but Jaruud moves out of range.
Jaruud lands a nice hook to Barrientos's body. Barrientos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barrientos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Batuhan Jaruud seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jaruud takes one to the side of the head.
Barrientos looks to throw the jab but Jaruud is out of range.
Barrientos shoots in for a double leg but Jaruud sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jaruud lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jaruud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barrientos.
Some wild striking there from Jaruud.
Rafe Barrientos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaruud misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barrientos fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Jaruud closes the distance and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Barrientos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jaruud walks away with a smile on his face. Barrientos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafe Barrientos. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Barrientos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barrientos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
An inside leg kick lands from Jaruud. #TD#
Barrientos gets the takedown into side control.
Jaruud is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barrientos working the ground and pound.
Jaruud tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jaruud is still trying to improve position.
Jaruud prevents Barrientos from moving into mount.
Jaruud is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barrientos off and has taken his back!
Barrientos tries to break free.
Jaruud somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #T3#
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.
Jaruud thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Barrientos tries to break free.
Jaruud missing with strikes.
Jaruud lands shots from the back.
Jaruud avoiding Barrientos 's attempts to control his hands.
Barrientos avoids the strikes from Jaruud.
Barrientos covering up well and avoiding damage.
Jaruud punches the canvas rather than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaruud missing with strikes from the back.
Barrientos tries to break free.
Jaruud throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #T4#
Barrientos is trying to break free.
Jaruud missing with strikes from the back.
Jaruud throwing damaging strikes from the back! Barrientos could be in trouble here!
Jaruud punishes Barrientos with strikes from the back mount.
Jaruud is riding his opponent, not letting Barrientos buck him off.
Barrientos is trying to break free.
Barrientos is working hard here to advance position.
Jaruud is working the ground and pound. Can Barrientos escape?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barrientos rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Barrientos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jaruud slips a nice elbow through Barrientos's hands, connecting with Barrientos's forehead.
Barrientos keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Jaruud slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Batuhan Jaruud 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A cross from Jaruud lands.#CL2#
Jaruud has Barrientos up against the cage in a clinch.
Barrientos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jaruud keeps control of Barrientos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jaruud.
Jaruud has Barrientos pushed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrientos. #BC#
Barrientos breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrientos tries to clinch but Jaruud is having none of it.
Barrientos misses with a body kick.
Jaruud works over Barrientos's head and body with a nice combination.
Jaruud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaruud throws a series of strikes that have Barrientos backpedaling.
Barrientos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaruud moves away.#T1#
Jaruud scores with a nice right hand.
Jaruud blocks a low kick nicely.
Jaruud throws a body shot but no joy.
Barrientos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jaruud.
Jaruud defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barrientos.
Jaruud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barrientos.
Jaruud scores with a three punch combo!
Jaruud looks to score with a jab to the body but Barrientos is just out of range.
Jaruud scores with a decent looking hook.
Barrientos moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jaruud moves in looking to clinch but Barrientos pushes him off.
Barrientos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jaruud's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaruud tests Barrientos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barrientos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barrientos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jaruud manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barrientos misses the body punch
and Jaruud counters with a straight right hand.
Jaruud cracks Barrientos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2##CL2#
Jaruud moves into the clinch.
Jaruud will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Barrientos up against the cage.
Barrientos looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barrientos throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaruud.
Barrientos is trying to push Jaruud away but Jaruud has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Batuhan Jaruud is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Barrientos fails to land.
Jaruud just leaning against Barrientos, taking a breather.
Jaruud lands with a right to the head.
Jaruud softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barrientos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jaruud misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Barrientos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jaruud on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jaruud looks to throw the jab but Barrientos is out of range. #T3#
Good shot there by Barrientos.#CL2#
Jaruud clinches with his opponent.
Barrientos working aggressively here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jaruud takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jaruud blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Jaruud escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Barrientos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jaruud's half guard.
Barrientos landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Barrientos is thwarting Jaruud's attempts to control the position.
Jaruud wants to improve his position but Barrientos is controlling well. #SUB#
Barrientos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jaruud sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Jaruud is positioning himself well to prevent Barrientos advancing to mount.
Jaruud tries to get to full guard but Barrientos has control of the leg.
Barrientos working Jaruud over with strikes. #SUB#
Barrientos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Jaruud is defending against the submission attempts here by Barrientos. #SUB#
Barrientos seems to be working for a kimura but Jaruud defends the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Batuhan Jaruud comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jaruud 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Batuhan Jaruud!
Batuhan Jaruud decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Rafe Barrientos stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck you. Suck this dick!'.

Event: GC 287
Date: Apr 05, 2019

#R1#
Barrientos moves out of range of the strikes.
Barrientos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Snitch defends well and Barrientos ends up having to push Snitch into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rafe Barrientos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snitch wants to clinch up but Barrientos keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Barrientos closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Snitch's guard.
Snitch is controlling Barrientos's posture.
Barrientos works over Snitch with some ground and pound from guard.
Snitch has Barrientos pulled in close to control his posture.
Barrientos is looking to work some ground and pound but Snitch has wrist control.
Snitch is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snitch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Snitch is looking to stand up but Barrientos isn't so interested in that idea.
Barrientos won't allow Snitch to sweep him here. #T1#
Snitch working a defensive guard here.
Barrientos stopping the sweep attempt from Snitch.
Snitch pulls Barrientos in to control the position.
Barrientos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barrientos postures up and lands a big shot to Snitch's brow.
Barrientos with a nice head shot there.
Barrientos throws a big right hand that misses.
Barrientos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snitch is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Barrientos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Snitch defends well.
Snitch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Snitch's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Barrientos trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Snitch sitting in guard here, content to control.
Barrientos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snitch is one step ahead there.
Snitch trying to control the position from guard on top but Barrientos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Barrientos is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3##SUB#
Barrientos has an active guard here but Snitch has managed to pass into half guard.
Snitch passes to side control.
Snitch lands a nice forearm strike.
Barrientos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Snitch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Snitch controls the position from side control.
Barrientos is looking for a sweep.
Barrientos is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Snitch moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Barrientos is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Snitch is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Snitch controlling from the full mount.
It looks like Snitch might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barrientos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snitch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jon Snitch 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#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barrientos.
Barrientos throws a body punch but Snitch moves out of range.
Snitch with the counter takedown but Barrientos avoids it easily.
Snitch throws the left hand but Barrientos avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Snitch closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Barrientos quickly recovers to half guard.
Barrientos is staying active underneath Snitch, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barrientos is trying to get back to full guard.
Snitch sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Barrientos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Snitch passes to side control. #T1#
Barrientos being controlled for a moment.
Barrientos 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.
Barrientos is looking for a sweep.
Snitch controlling the position.
Barrientos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Snitch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barrientos tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Snitch controlling the pace for now.
Snitch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barrientos tries to hold on but Snitch postures up.
Barrientos manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Barrientos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Snitch pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Barrientos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jon Snitch has got the better of the ground game so far.
Snitch trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Barrientos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Barrientos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Snitch is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Snitch in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Barrientos looking for submissions off his back.
Snitch is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barrientos trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Snitch lands a heavy elbow.
Snitch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Snitch trying to control but Barrientos is having none of it.
Snitch controlling the position easily from mount.
Barrientos is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snitch content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Snitch 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#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Snitch.
Sloppy strikes from Snitch. Those never looked like landing.
Barrientos appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Barrientos moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Snitch closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Barrientos to the mat! Barrientos manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Barrientos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Barrientos looking for subs off his back but Snitch has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Barrientos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrientos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Barrientos is looking to control Snitch's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barrientos avoid being mounted?
Snitch controlling the pace. #SUB#
Barrientos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Snitch in particular looking to stall.
Barrientos wants to get back to full guard but Snitch has passed into side control.
Snitch trying to control the action but Barrientos is working from the bottom.
Jon Snitch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Snitch content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Barrientos is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Snitch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barrientos keeps working.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Snitch working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Snitch takes a little break here. Barrientos wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T3#
Barrientos tries to improve position but can't.
Snitch taking a breather here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Barrientos dives in and grabs Snitch's left leg, looking for a takedown. Snitch pushes down on Barrientos's head and hops out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Barrientos or perhaps it was just good defense by Snitch, which made it look bad.
Barrientos throws a lazy right hand but Snitch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barrientos slips under a jab.
Barrientos feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Barrientos looking to score a takedown here. Snitch is defending well but Barrientos drives through and ends up in Snitch's guard.
Snitch is controlling Barrientos's posture.
Snitch is trying to keep Barrientos in close. #T4#
Snitch is pulling down on Barrientos's head. It's preventing any offense from Barrientos, at least for the moment.
Barrientos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barrientos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snitch is keeping the position for now.
Snitch wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Snitch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snitch is pulling down on Barrientos's head to control his posture.
Rafe Barrientos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snitch wants to sweep but no luck.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Snitch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Snitch 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Snitch!
A very excited looking Jon Snitch 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.
In defeat, Rafe Barrientos stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck you. Suck this dick!'.

Event: GC 282
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1#
Noir missing with a left hand there. Barrientos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Noir swings for the body but Barrientos moves out of range. #CL#
Noir fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barrientos, pushing him back against the cage.
Barrientos is trying to force a seperation but Noir has the dominant position.
Barrientos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barrientos is trying to maintain a safe position but Noir gets an underhook and turns Barrientos into the cage.#TD2#
Barrientos has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Noir uses from the top position.
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.#SUB2#
Barrientos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barrientos tries to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noir lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Noir is in close to Barrientos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrientos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Barrientos is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Noir is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Noir has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Barrientos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Noir defends well.#T1#
Noir working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Barrientos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Noir distracts Barrientos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Barrientos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Barrientos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Noir trying to control the position from guard on top but Barrientos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Noir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barrientos swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Barrientos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Noir is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Barrientos is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Noir frees his head nicely. Oh but Barrientos has switched to an armbar! Noir is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Rafe Barrientos!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rafe Barrientos made sure he mentioned Organic Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: GC 276
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Wood.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wood moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wood displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barrientos.
Barrientos moves out of range of the leg kick from Wood.
Barrientos blocks the body kick.
Barrientos misses with a straight right.
Wood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barrientos misses with a hook.
Wood appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barrientos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wood defends well and Barrientos ends up having to push Wood into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've been told by Barrientos's head coaches at DRAGON MMA - 13 Elite & 2 Double Elite Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barrientos fails with a takedown attempt.
Wood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafe Barrientos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wood pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barrientos connects with a leg kick. Wood looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrientos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A solid body kick from Wood.
Wood lands a leg kick that knocks Barrientos off balance momentarily.
Wood throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barrientos on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Barrientos. Wood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barrientos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1##CL#
Barrientos rushes Wood and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wood lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barrientos lands an elbow inside that Wood shrugs off.
Barrientos misses with the head strike.
Barrientos stalling the fight.
Barrientos is trying to break free.
Wood lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wood lands with a light punch inside.
Barrientos is trying to break the clinch but Wood has him pressed against the cage.
Barrientos looking to stall.
Wood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wood throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barrientoss head. #BC2#
Wood breaks the clinch. #T2#
That kick from Wood tenderised Barrientos's leg. Barrientos is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wood.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barrientos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wood motions for Barrientos to come forward. Wood throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wood with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wood misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wood takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL#
Barrientos forces Wood back against the cage and clinches.
Barrientos leaning against his opponent.
Barrientos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barrientos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wood.
Barrientos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barrientos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wood avoids it.
Barrientos misses with the head strike.
Barrientos wants to get back to striking at distance but Wood won't allow it. #BC2#
Wood breaks the clinch. #T3#
Wood tries a head kick but it misses.
Wood throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wood lands a leg kick that knocks Barrientos off balance momentarily.
Rafe Barrientos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Barrientos moves into range and clinches up with Wood.
Wood blocks a body shot from Barrientos.
A left hand lands to the body for Wood.
Barrientos is trying to break the clinch but Wood has him pressed against the cage.
Wood working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wood is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Barrientos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot lands for Barrientos.
Barrientos missing with a left hand there. Wood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barrientos moves away.
Barrientos half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Barrientos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wood's waist but Wood gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barrientos off to one side.
Barrientos backing away here, and Wood unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wood connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
A left lands for Barrientos.#TD#
Barrientos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barrientos trying to control the position from guard on top but Wood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barrientos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barrientos stops Wood from standing up.
Barrientos stopping the sweep attempt from Wood.
Barrientos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wood wants to get back to his feet but Barrientos is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Barrientos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barrientos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wood keeping moving, preventing Barrientos from controlling successfully.
Barrientos landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Woody Wood will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Wood finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wood throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wood lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barrientos tries for a takedown but Wood sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barrientos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wood has time to react.
Wood connects with an inside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barrientos.
Wood throws a head kick that misses.
Barrientos looks to land a left hand but Wood moved out of range nicely.
Barrientos blocks the body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wood. Barrientos shrugs it off though. #TD#
Barrientos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Wood manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wood looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #TD#
Barrientos drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Barrientos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wood is adopting a defensive guard.
Wood wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Rafe Barrientos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barrientos is looking to work some ground and pound but Wood has wrist control.
Wood 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.
Barrientos working some strikes from top position.
Wood working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barrientos.
Wood is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barrientos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barrientos trying to control the position from guard on top but Wood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wood wants to sweep but no luck.
Barrientos throwing strikes from guard but Wood blocks nicely.
Barrientos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barrientos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barrientos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barrientos is working Wood over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barrientos scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barrientos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wood is trying to keep Barrientos in close.
Barrientos preventing the sweep.
Barrientos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Barrientos is pushing down on Wood's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wood is fighting to maintain full guard but Barrientos has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barrientos throwing shots but Wood is blocking nicely.
Wood is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barrientos scores with a couple of nice shots.
Barrientos missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Barrientos is looking for a kimura but Wood is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barrientos to get the leverage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barrientos lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Barrientos is working for a kimura but Wood is defending it quite comfortably.
Wood is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barrientos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barrientos's back!
Barrientos rolls, trying to escape but Wood keeps control of the position.
Barrientos 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.
Wood controls the action.#T4#
Wood is continuing to stall.
I really don't envy Barrientos right now.
Wood is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Woody Wood will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Barrientos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barrientos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wood moves out of range of the strikes.
Barrientos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wood.
Barrientos is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Barrientos explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Barrientos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wood walks into a jab.
Good leg kick by Wood there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barrientos misses with a hook. Wood ducked under it nicely.
Wood raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barrientos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barrientos moves out of range as Wood throws a body kick.
Wood 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.
Wood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barrientos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barrientos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wood looks to score with a jab to the body but Barrientos is just out of range.
Wood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barrientos.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barrientos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Woody Wood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
No joy there for Wood, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barrientos checks a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Wood as Barrientos shoots in.
Barrientos moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Barrientos throws a leg kick but Wood sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barrientos backing away here, and Wood unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Barrientos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barrientos blocks a head kick by Wood.
Wood fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barrientos checks a leg kick.
Barrientos fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafe Barrientos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wood dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barrientos. That did some damage!
Wood leaves Barrientos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barrientos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wood.
Wood throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barrientos.
Woody Wood seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Wood stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wood is looking to score with low kicks.
Barrientos tries to clinch up.
Barrientos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barrientos checks the leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Wood gets caught flat footed, as Barrientos shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Barrientos throwing strikes from guard but Wood blocks nicely.
Barrientos stopping the sweep attempt from Wood.
Wood is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Barrientos throws a strike but Wood rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Barrientos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wood can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Woody Wood is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3##SUB#
Barrientos has his feet on Wood's thighs here. He's pushed Wood 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! Wood screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rafe Barrientos!
Rafe Barrientos very nearly forgot to thank Organic Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: GC 266
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1#
Barrientos misses with a hook
and Baba counters with a straight right hand.
Barrientos darts in looking for a takedown but Baba gets double underhooks and turns Barrientos into the cage.
Baba is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barrientos with a body shot.#TD#
Barrientos looking to score a takedown here. Baba is defending well but Barrientos drives through and ends up in Baba's guard.
Baba seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barrientos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baba is keeping the position for now.
Baba keeping moving, preventing Barrientos from controlling successfully.
Barrientos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrientos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barrientos stands and throws Baba's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Barrientos in side control, throwing shots but Baba defends. #T1#
Barrientos tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Baba is not content to let Barrientos control the position.
Barrientos with the ground and pound but Baba regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Baba blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barrientos. #SUB#
Barrientos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Baba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barrientos is nestled in close to Baba, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Baba wants to improve his position but Barrientos is controlling well.
Barrientos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Baba defending well though.
Barrientos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barrientos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Baba does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Baba is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Barrientos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barrientos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barrientos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Baba does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Barrientos looks to land a strike but Baba avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Barrientos 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.
Barrientos throwing strikes but missing.
Baba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barrientos prevents Baba from getting back to his feet.
Barrientos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Baba regains half guard there - taking advantage of Barrientos's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Baba is trying to stand back up but Barrientos is controlling him
Barrientos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barrientos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Baba trying to control from the bottom.
Barrientos throwing shots but Baba is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Barrientos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barrientos is keen to just control but Baba is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Barrientos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barrientos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barrientos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafe Barrientos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Baba throws a good cross that connects.
That kick from Baba tenderised Barrientos's leg. Barrientos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barrientos is looking to clinch but Baba is avoiding it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Baba.
Jab, jab by Baba - just one landing.
Barrientos throws a body punch but Baba moves out of range. #CL#
Barrientos takes the fight into the clinch.
Baba lands with a light punch inside.
Baba lands a body punch in the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Barrientos has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Barrientos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baba.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barrientos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A left hand lands to the body for Baba.
Barrientos working aggressively here.
Barrientos swings wildly with an uppercut but Baba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barrientos misses with a body punch.
Baba blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Baba throws a punch but it's blocked by Barrientos.
Baba blocking some punches.
Barrientos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baba lands a body punch.
Baba blocks an uppercut.
Barrientos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baba lands with a light punch inside.
Barrientos throws a punch but it's blocked by Baba.
Barrientos tries to land knees in the clinch but Baba avoids the damage to the body.
Baba is working Barrientos over against the cage.
Baba lands a right hand.
Barrientos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Barrientos is trying to break the clinch but Baba is controlling him.
Barrientos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baba's elbow.
A short left from Baba.
Baba tries to work over Barrientos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baba is leaning against Barrientos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Baba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barrientos backwards.
Barrientos working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
Baba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baba lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baba lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Afeef Isa Baba seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Baba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Baba.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baba lands an uppercut.
Barrientos tries to circle away but Baba has him pinned against the cage.
Baba lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barrientos misses with a punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Barrientos.
Barrientos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baba just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nice body punch from Baba - that landed with a thud.
Baba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baba.
Barrientos lands an uppercut.
Baba throws a punch but it's blocked by Barrientos.
Barrientos is working for takedown but Baba is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3#
Baba tries to work over Barrientos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barrientos backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baba.
Baba digs a right hand underneath Barrientos's ribcage. Barrientos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barrientos can't break the clinch.
Baba lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barrientos pushes off an throws an elbow but Baba leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Baba tries a body shot but Barrientos blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barrientos.
Baba is working Barrientos over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Baba.
Baba lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Barrientos is rocked!
Baba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body punch from Baba.
A left hand lands to the body for Baba.
A right hand to the body from Baba.
Baba makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Barrientos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baba creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Barrientos's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Barrientos drops to his knees and Baba pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Afeef Isa Baba!
During a confident post fight interview, Afeef Isa Baba thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Rafe Barrientos spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck you. Suck this dick!'.

Event: GC 262
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Barrientos closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Umarov quickly recovers to half guard.
Barrientos lands strikes from half guard.
Barrientos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barrientos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barrientos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Umarov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Barrientos throwing shots but Umarov is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Barrientos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Umarov is just riding it out for now. Barrientos eventually gives up the hold.
Barrientos prevents Umarov from standing back up.
Barrientos is keen to just control but Umarov is a slippery customer.#T1#
Barrientos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Umarov defending well though.
Umarov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barrientos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Barrientos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barrientos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barrientos trying to control from half guard but Umarov is working away.
Barrientos throwing shots but Umarov is blocking nicely.
Barrientos working the head and body with strikes.
Barrientos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Umarov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Barrientos throwing shots but Umarov is blocking nicely.
Barrientos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barrientos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Umarov wants to control but Barrientos is keeping busy and won't allow it. #ES#
Umarov pushes Barrientos off and gets back to his feet.
A punch combination from Barrientos misses.
Barrientos scores with a nice right hand. #CL2#
Barrientos gets a clinch. #BC2#
Barrientos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rafe Barrientos 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.
Umarov ducks under a wild hook from Barrientos.
Barrientos fails with a takedown attempt.
Barrientos tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Umarov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barrientos thinking. #T3#
Umarov throws a jab when Barrientos was well out of range.
Barrientos shoots in looking for a takedown but Umarov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barrientos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barrientos looks for a takedown but Umarov sprawls well.
Timur Umarov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafe Barrientos.
Umarov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barrientos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Umarov sprawls well. Umarov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barrientos gets slowly back to his feet.
Barrientos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Umarov.
Umarov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barrientos.
Umarov blocks the body kick.
Umarov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barrientos defends it nicely.#T4#
Barrientos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Umarov defends well and Barrientos ends up having to push Umarov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Umarov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Umarov.
Barrientos scores with a hook.
Barrientos slips a straight right by Umarov.
Barrientos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Umarov moves away.
Barrientos tries to clinch there but Umarov circles away. #TD#
Umarov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Barrientos looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barrientos is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barrientos gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Barrientos told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Barrientos is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafe Barrientos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Barrientos tries to clinch but Umarov is having none of it.
Umarov slaps away a takedown attempt from Barrientos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Umarov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Barrientos is looking to clinch but Umarov is avoiding it.
Barrientos scores with a nice strike.
Barrientos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Umarov as he jumps to the side.
Umarov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Barrientos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Umarov, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Barrientos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrientos shoots in but no luck this time.
Timur Umarov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafe Barrientos.
Umarov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barrientos manages to avoid it.
Umarov shoots in looking for a takedown but Barrientos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Umarov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barrientos takes a swing at Umarov's ribcage but misses.
Umarov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barrientos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Umarov digs a good body shot into Barrientos's ribs.
Nice uppercut lands for Barrientos. That snapped Umarov's head back. #CL2#
Barrientos forces Umarov back against the cage and clinches.
Umarov managing to block the knees to the body from Barrientos.
Umarov has Barrientos pressed against the cage, preventing Barrientos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barrientos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Umarov tries to score a body lock takedown but Barrientos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Barrientos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barrientos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab from Barrientos.
Barrientos shoots in and drives through. Umarov sprawls well.
Umarov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Barrientos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Umarov.#T2#
Barrientos misses with a looping right.
Barrientos lands a right hook to the body.
Barrientos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rafe Barrientos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barrientos scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barrientos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Umarov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barrientos somewhat.
A cross from Barrientos lands.
Umarov takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T3#
Umarov dodges the punch combination from Barrientos.
Barrientos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barrientos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Umarov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barrientos somewhat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barrientos.
Barrientos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Umarov defends well and Barrientos ends up having to push Umarov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Umarov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barrientos fails with the takedown
and Umarov counters with a stiff right hand.
Barrientos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Umarov sprawls well. Umarov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barrientos gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Barrientos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Umarov tries to avoid it but Barrientos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Umarov to the ground. Umarov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Umarov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Umarov keeps the fight on the outside.
A quick step to the side and Umarov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Umarov needs to keep his hands up - Barrientos had a free shot at his head there.
Umarov shoots in looking for a takedown. Barrientos tries to sprawl out of it but Umarov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barrientos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barrientos 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.
Barrientos moves in looking to clinch but Umarov pushes him off.
Umarov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Umarov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barrientos to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
Barrientos moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Barrientos breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barrientos lands a lovely overhand right.
Barrientos scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafe Barrientos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Umarov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barrientos scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Barrientos rushes Umarov and presses him up against the cage.
Barrientos trying to control the position but instead, Umarov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Barrientos into the cage.
Barrientos prevents the takedown attempt.
Umarov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barrientos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Barrientos throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Umarov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Barrientos!
Barrientos manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Umarov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barrientos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barrientos is trying to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing that Umarov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Barrientos regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1##SUB2#
Barrientos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barrientos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Barrientos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barrientos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Umarov is looking to stand up but Barrientos isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barrientos wants to control from the top but Umarov keeps moving.
Barrientos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Umarov's head.
Barrientos trying to control but Umarov is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Barrientos postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Umarov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Barrientos, into his guard. #REVR#
Umarov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Barrientos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Barrientos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barrientos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Umarov wants to control but Barrientos is keeping him busy.
Barrientos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barrientos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Umarov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Umarov's back!
Barrientos scores with punches to the body.
Barrientos punches the canvas rather than the man.
Barrientos lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Barrientos misses with punches from the back.
Barrientos somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Umarov just trying to survive but Barrientos is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Barrientos has managed to slip his arm under Umarov's chin. This could be all over... yep, Umarov is tapping out! Submission win for Barrientos.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rafe Barrientos!
Rafe Barrientos made sure to mention his sponsor, Organic Nutrition in his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2018

#R1#
Khrapov Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Barrientos's shoulder, as Barrientos tries to avoid the shot.
Barrientos swings widly with a right hand
and Khrapov Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
A combination from Khrapov Jr does no damage.
Good standup being displayed there by Khrapov Jr as he connects with a hook.
Barrientos throws a good cross that connects.
Barrientos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Khrapov Jr sprawls well. Khrapov Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barrientos gets slowly back to his feet.
Khrapov Jr throws out a counter right but Barrientos avoids it with no problem.
Barrientos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khrapov Jr moves away.
Barrientos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Khrapov Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barrientos in his tracks.
Barrientos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Khrapov Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Khrapov Jr walks into a straight right hand from Barrientos.#CUT#
It looks like Vasily Khrapov Jr has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Khrapov Jr.
Barrientos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Khrapov Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barrientos somewhat.
Khrapov Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barrientos misses with a body punch
and Khrapov Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Khrapov Jr cracks Barrientos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Khrapov Jr has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Khrapov Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barrientos.
Khrapov Jr gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Khrapov Jr tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Barrientos is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Khrapov Jr buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Khrapov Jr!! Khrapov Jr is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Barrientos throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafe Barrientos!
Rafe Barrientos made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'A zip and a double cup, I'm gettin' high as fuck, I'm gettin' high as fuck, I'm gettin' high as fuck'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2018

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Barrientos. That snapped Paulman's head back. #CUT#
It looks like Russell Paulman has been cut.
Paulman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Paulman.
Paulman shoots in looking for a takedown. Barrientos tries to sprawl out of it but Paulman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barrientos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rafe Barrientos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Paulman.
Barrientos is looking to slow Paulman down with leg kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barrientos stuffs the takedown.
Barrientos drops down looking for a counter takedown but Paulman sprawls and moves away.
Paulman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Paulman shoots in for a takedown but Barrientos shows good takedown defense.
Barrientos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Paulman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barrientos defends well and Paulman ends up having to push Barrientos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Paulman looks winded!
Barrientos scores with a hook to the body. Paulman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barrientos digs a good body shot into Paulman's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paulman shoots for a double leg takedown but Barrientos sprawls well. He's pushed Paulman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #KD#
Nice combo by Barrientos! Oh, that's hurt him - Paulman falls to the canvas and Barrientos follows him into side control.
Barrientos scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Paulman to see if he's OK.
Barrientos is working Paulman over with some ground and pound from side control.
Barrientos lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T1#
Barrientos trying to control the action but Paulman is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barrientos lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB#
Barrientos tries for a kimura but Paulman is defending well.
Barrientos lands a nice forearm strike.
Paulman manages to get back to half guard.
Barrientos 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.
Paulman keeping hold of Barrientos's head, controlling as best he can.
Barrientos is thwarting Paulman's attempts to control the position.
Barrientos slips a nice elbow through Paulman's hands, connecting with Paulman's forehead.
Paulman has his hands clasped together around Barrientos's back. He's all about the action.
Barrientos trying to mount his opponent but Paulman defends it.
Barrientos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Barrientos wants to take a breather but Paulman is having none of it.
Barrientos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Paulman 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.
Paulman is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Barrientos seems to be working for a kimura but Paulman defends the submission attempt.
Barrientos prevents Paulman from improving his position.
Barrientos wants to take a breather but Paulman is having none of it.
Paulman is looking for a sweep. Barrientos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Barrientos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Paulman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Paulman.
Paulman pulls Barrientos in close to prevent any damage.
Paulman is trying to control the position but Barrientos postures up. #T3#
Barrientos landing with the ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Barrientos has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Barrientos postures up in Paulman's guard and throws a big left but Paulman blocks it.
Barrientos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Paulman controlling Barrientos's posture.
Paulman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paulman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barrientos manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Barrientos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Paulman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barrientos has momentary wrist control but Paulman slips an elbow through the middle.
Paulman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Paulman pushes down on Barrientos's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Paulman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barrientos keeps working.
Barrientos trying to control but Paulman postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barrientos manages to get to full guard.
Barrientos controlling the position.
Paulman won't allow Barrientos to sweep him here.
Barrientos keeping moving, preventing Paulman from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Barrientos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barrientos keeping moving, preventing Paulman from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Paulman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafe Barrientos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Russell Paulman's cut.
That's time! Barrientos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Barrientos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Paulman.
Barrientos throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paulman is defended easily by Barrientos.#TD2#
Paulman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Barrientos keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Barrientos is pressing down on Paulman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulman postures up.
Barrientos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paulman is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Barrientos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paulman defends well.#T1##SUB#
Barrientos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paulman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barrientos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paulman can do to turn this around?
Paulman trying to control the position from guard on top but Barrientos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Barrientos working for a triangle but Paulman defends it easily.
Paulman content to stall in guard here.
Paulman wants to control from the top but Barrientos keeps moving. #SUB#
Barrientos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paulman is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Paulman trying to control the position from guard on top but Barrientos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Barrientos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barrientos trying to control the position here.
Paulman is looking to stand up but Barrientos won't let him.
Paulman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barrientos keeping moving, preventing Paulman from controlling successfully.
Paulman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barrientos is keeping the position for now.
Paulman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Paulman trying to control but Barrientos is working from the bottom.
Rafe Barrientos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Barrientos is looking for a triangle but Paulman pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
Paulman passes Barrientos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Paulman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barrientos keeps working. #SUB2#
Barrientos is defending against the submission attempts here by Paulman. #SUB#
Barrientos looking for submissions off his back.
Barrientos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Paulman.
Paulman is keen to just control but Barrientos is a slippery customer.
Barrientos trying to hold on to Paulman's head to control him but Paulman postures up.
Barrientos is staying active underneath Paulman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barrientos is looking to control Paulman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barrientos avoid being mounted?#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barrientos tries to roll over but Paulman keeps him under control.#SUB#
Barrientos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Paulman seems to be working for a kimura but Barrientos defends the submission attempt.
Barrientos trying to control from the bottom.
Paulman trying to control from half guard but Barrientos is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paulman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Paulman is continuing to stall.
Barrientos is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russell Paulman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Russell Paulman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Barrientos dips to his left and cracks Paulman with an uppercut!
Barrientos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Paulman swivels and escapes.
Paulman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barrientos defends it well.
Barrientos leaves Paulman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Paulman moves in looking to clinch but Barrientos pushes him off.
Paulman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barrientos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barrientos misses with a straight right.
Paulman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barrientos is fending him off so far but Paulman persists. Nope, Barrientos circles away and we're back to standing.
Paulman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rafe Barrientos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Paulman.
Barrientos blocks a head kick by Paulman.
Barrientos lands with a nice body punch.
Paulman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrientos scores with a sloppy right hand. Paulman should have avoided that one.
Paulman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barrientos lands a nice shot that snaps Paulman's head back.
Paulman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#
That has opened up Russell Paulman's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrientos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barrientos needs to keep his hands up - Paulman had a free shot at his head there.
Barrientos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC#
Paulman is rocked!#T1#
Paulman shoots for a double leg takedown but Barrientos sprawls well. He's pushed Paulman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barrientos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Paulman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Paulman is still on wobbly legs! Can Barrientos finish him?
Barrientos dips to his left and cracks Paulman with an uppercut!
Nice uppercut lands for Barrientos. That snapped Paulman's head back.
Rafe Barrientos is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Paulman rushes Barrientos and presses him up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Paulman.
Barrientos is looking for a takedown.
Barrientos wants to break free but Paulman has control.
Paulman seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrientos.
Paulman has Barrientos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barrientos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Barrientos lands with a light punch inside.
Barrientos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barrientos avoiding damage as Paulman throws knees to the body.
Paulman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paulman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barrientos is defending well.#T2#
Barrientos pushes Paulman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paulman is looking for a takedown.
Barrientos blocks a body shot from Paulman.
Paulman misses with an elbow strike.
Barrientos gets underhooks to prevent Paulman's takedown attempt.
Barrientos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paulman backwards.
A short right from Barrientos.
Paulman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barrientos prevents it.
Barrientos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Barrientos.
A shot in the inside from Barrientos.
Paulman blocks an elbow strike.
Barrientos is trying to force a seperation but Paulman has the dominant position.
Barrientos throws a head punch that misses.
Paulman is working for takedown but Barrientos is calmly controlling the position for now.
Paulman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barrientos prevents it. #BC#
Barrientos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Paulman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD#
Paulman tries to sprawl but Barrientos drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Paulman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Paulman is looking to control Barrientos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Paulman avoid being mounted?
Barrientos slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Barrientos is working for a kimura but Paulman is defending it quite comfortably.
Paulman taking some punishment here, with Barrientos in his half guard.
Barrientos is trying to control the action in half guard but Paulman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Paulman trying to hold on to Barrientos's head to control him but Barrientos postures up. #SUB#
Barrientos is looking for a kimura here. #T4#
Barrientos working the head and body with strikes.
Paulman wants to control but Barrientos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barrientos thows a huge punch but Paulman dodges it nicely.
Paulman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barrientos is trying to control the action in half guard but Paulman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Paulman keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Barrientos drops an elbow to the side of Paulman's head.
Barrientos uses his free foot to push down on Paulman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Paulman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Barrientos is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Paulman is surviving well by controlling Barrientos's body position as best he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rafe Barrientos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barrientos 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafe Barrientos!
Rafe Barrientos made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'A zip and a double cup, I'm gettin' high as fuck, I'm gettin' high as fuck, I'm gettin' high as fuck'.

Event: KOFC 108 - Karelin vs Mubango
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1#
Bendayho lands the left hand.
Bendayho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barrientos with the counter takedown but Bendayho avoids it easily.
Barrientos throws a series of punches but Bendayho avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Bendayho moves into the clinch.
Barrientos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bendayho prevents Barrientos from breaking the clinch.
Bendayho scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bendayho lands a hook that snaps the head of Barrientos backwards. #BC2#
Barrientos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bendayho scores with a leg kick.
Barrientos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bendayho slips a jab from Barrientos.
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!
Bendayho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Donk. Bendayho catches Barrientos right on the button with a cross.
Bendayho lands a jab to Barrientos's midsection.
Barrientos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bendayho was well out of range. Poor timing from Barrientos.
Barrientos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bendayho wants to clinch.
And Barrientos tries to counter it with a takedown but Bendayho pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Bendayho fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barrientos, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Bendayho lands a nice elbow.
Bendayho lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Barrientos manages to break the clinch.
Bendayho throws a head kick that misses.
Bendayho throws a leg kick but Barrientos checks it.
And Barrientos tries to counter it with a takedown but Bendayho pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bendayho blocks a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Barrientos as he connects with a hook.
Tomas Bendayho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bendayho tries to clinch but Barrientos is having none of it.
An inside leg kick from Bendayho misses.
A left and a right from Bendayho both land. Nice combination.
Bendayho moves away from the strike by Barrientos.
Bendayho moves away from the strike by Barrientos.
Bendayho tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Barrientos manages to circle out of the way.
Barrientos is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barrientos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Barrientos misses its intended target.
Bendayho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barrientos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barrientos looks to land a right hand but Bendayho moved out of range.
Bendayho throws a big counter combination but Barrientos scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bendayho avoids the body shot from Barrientos. #T2#
Bendayho is looking to clinch but Barrientos is avoiding it. #CL#
Bendayho moves into the clinch.
A short right from Bendayho on the inside.
Barrientos swings wildly with an uppercut but Bendayho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barrientos misses with an elbow strike.
Bendayho struggles to land a body shot inside as Barrientos controls his hands.
Bendayho lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barrientos backwards.
Bendayho lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Bendayho.
Bendayho lands an uppercut.
Bendayho lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bendayho lands a right hand.
Bendayho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barrientos's elbow.
Bendayho misses with some punches.
Bendayho pushes off an throws an elbow but Barrientos leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bendayho.
Bendayho blocks an uppercut.
Barrientos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bendayho has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T3#
Bendayho misses with a body punch.
Bendayho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bendayho misses with a punch on the inside.
Bendayho lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barrientos backwards.
Barrientos wants to get back to striking at distance but Bendayho won't allow it.
Bendayho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bendayho lands a nice uppercut.
Bendayho using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barrientos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barrientos lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bendayho fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bendayho.
Bendayho pushes Barrientos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barrientos blocking some punches.
A short right from Bendayho.
Bendayho scores with a shoulder strike.
Bendayho gets through Barrientos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bendayho lands a left hand.
Bendayho lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Barrientos blocking some punches.
Bendayho tries to throw a body punch but Barrientos avoids it by throwing Bendayho back against the cage.
Bendayho swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Barrientos breaks from the clinch.
Tomas Bendayho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barrientos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bendayho throws a push kick but Barrientos slaps the foot to one side.
Bendayho digs a good hook to Barrientos's body.
Bendayho cracks Barrientos with a good jab.
Barrientos shoots in for a double leg but Bendayho sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jab from Bendayho.#ROC#
Barrientos is rocked!
Bendayho cracks Barrientos with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Barrientos tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Bendayho pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Barrientos is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomas Bendayho!
A pretty intense looking Tomas Bendayho took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: KOFC 100 - Slurper vs Garinho
Date: Apr 14, 2018

#R1#
A big right from Diaz misses.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barrientos.
Barrientos misses with a hook
and Diaz counters with a right hand to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diaz.
Diaz misses with a hook. Barrientos ducked under it nicely.
Good exchange - Barrientos coming out on top.
Diaz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barrientos misses with a looping right.
A punch lands to the side of Barrientos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Barrientos misses with a hook
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Barrientos looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Barrientos just misses with a punch to the body.
Barrientos lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barrientos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Barrientos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barrientos.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
The fighters circling - Barrientos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barrientos just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz lands the left hand.
Barrientos misses with a lunging right hand
and Diaz counters with a nice body shot.
Diaz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barrientos.
Rafe Barrientos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barrientos's head backwards.
Diaz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barrientos.
Diaz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barrientos's head.
Diaz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barrientos's hands.
Diaz pounces like a tiger and cracks Barrientos with a vicious hook! Barrientos is down but not out! Diaz follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dick Diaz!
Dick Diaz was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: TWGC 14 (170lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rafe Barrientos and Blue Cup. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

180 cm
19 yrs
178 lbs

190 cm
22 yrs
183 lbs

Barrientos

Cup

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rafe Barrientos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Blue Cup!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

A momentary lapse in concentration from Barrientos enables Cup to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Barrientos manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barrientos (0) vs (2) Cup
Cup looking to pass the guard.
Cup trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Barrientos manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barrientos (2) vs (2) Cup

Barrientos content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Cup has locked up a guillotine! Cup's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Barrientos is holding on here and Cup must be using up a lot of energy. Barrientos has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Cup gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Blue Cup!
After winning the bout, Blue Cup thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2016

#R1##TD#
Barrientos fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Connor sprawls well initially but Barrientos persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Barrientos maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Connor could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Barrientos has cracked it and Connor is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Barrientos!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rafe Barrientos!

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