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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Barant misses with a two punch combination.
Barant throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Hood was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Barant misses with a head kick.
Hood looks to clinch
and Hood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No joy there for Barant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hood wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Barant rushes Hood and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Hood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hood misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barant! But no joy.
Barant throws a series of punches but Hood moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barant misses with a double jab.
Hood tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Barant manages to circle out of the way.
Barant misses with a head kick.
Hood closes the distance and clinches up with Barant, looking for a takedown. Hood pushes Barant against the cage but Barant circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barant tries to clinch but Hood moves out of range. #T1#
Hood has a takedown stuffed.
Barant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barant lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Barant keeps the fight on the outside.
Hood looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barant is fending him off so far but Hood persists. Nope, Barant circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mariano Hood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barant throws a head kick but Hood moves out of range.
Barant tests Hood's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Frank Barant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barant stuffs the takedown.
Frank Barant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Barant tries to get set, Hood tries to push him back and clinch up but Barant manages to avoid the attempt.
Barant misses with a few strikes there.
Barant shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hood eats them both and turns towards Barant to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T2#
Barant lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hood shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barant defends it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Barant.
No joy there for Barant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barant swinging wildly here.
Barant looks winded!#CL2#
Barant has managed to clinch.
#T3#
Barant has had enough of the clinch but Hood keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Hood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barant misses with the combination.
Barant scores with a three punch combo!
Hood staying out of range there.
Barant avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Barant connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hood momentarily.
Hood blocks a head kick by Barant.
We've been informed that Barant has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hood throws a sloppy head kick and Barant moves out of range easily. #T4#
Barant connects with a solid leg kick.
No luck for Hood with that takedown attempt.
Hood moves out of range of the strikes.
Barant lands with a hook. Hood tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hood circles away quickly and effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barant fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hood shoots in but Barant avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hood is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Barant dominated that round.
That's time! Hood's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A combination from Barant does no damage.
Good standup being displayed there by Barant as he connects with a hook.
Barant misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barant throws a series of punches but Hood moves out of range.
Hood looks for a takedown but Barant sprawls well.
Barant leaves Hood with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barant throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hood blocks a head kick by Barant.
Barant doesn't manage to clinch there - Hood circles away.
#T1#
Barant misses with a looping left.
Hood wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Barant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hood tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Barant manages to circle out of the way.
Barant feints and then cracks Hood's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hood down.
Barant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barant is breathing heavily.
Barant lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Hood rushes Barant and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hood jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barant walks away with a smile on his face. Hood gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mariano Hood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barant stuffs the takedown.
Barant misses with a head kick.
#T2#
Barant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hood throws a nice looking combination but Barant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barant is looking to chop away at Hood's legs.
Barant lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hood wants to clinch up but Barant keeps it at a distance.
Barant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hood circles away quickly and effectively.
Hood fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barant avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Hood rushes Barant and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3##BC#
Hood breaks the clinch.
A head kick by Barant misses #CL#
and Hood counters by clinching up.
Barant is struggling to control the position.
Hood is trying to stall.
#BC2#
Barant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barant stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barant wants it to stay on the feet.
Barant scoring well with a low kick there.
Hood on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barant. Barant obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL2#
Barant fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hood, pushing him back against the cage.
Hood has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Barant avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Barant is trying to break the clinch but Hood has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hood.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A frustrated look appears on Barant's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Barant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hood slips a jab and a cross from Barant.
Hood tries to counter by clinching up but Barant breaks away and moves out of range.
Barant avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barant throws a nice looking combination but Hood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barant misses with a head kick.
Hood went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barant only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL#
Hood pushes Barant up against the cage in a clinch.
Barant has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barant wants to get back to striking at distance but Hood won't allow it.
#BC2#
Barant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Barant is looking to clinch but Hood is avoiding it.
Hood seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Barant throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circling - Barant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barant.
Hood tries to clinch up.
Hood checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Barant tries to get set, Hood tries to push him back and clinch up but Barant manages to avoid the attempt.
Hood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hood seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Barant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hood stalling.
#T2##BC2#
Barant breaks the clinch.
Barant throws a solid leg kick but Hood takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barant.
Mariano Hood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barant wants to clinch up but Hood keeps it at a distance.
Hood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barant.
Barant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Barant.
Hood checks the leg kick.
Hood moves in looking to clinch but Barant pushes him off.#T3#
Hood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barant avoids the head kick by Hood.
Hood wants to clinch up but Barant keeps it at a distance.
Hood takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barant scores with a head kick. Hood tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Barant throws a series of punches but Hood moves out of range.
Hood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Barant has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barant effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Barant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Hood tries to close the distance and clinch but Barant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hood tries to clinch but Barant moves out of range.
Barant lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Barant lands with a nice combination. Hood backs away looking to recover.
Barant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hood fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barant swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barant.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barant feints a jab promting Hood to slip. Barant then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hood slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mariano Hood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frank Barant is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barant tries to clinch but Hood moves out of range.
Hood tries to counter by clinching up but Barant breaks away and moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Barant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barant winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 26:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Barant!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Richard swats away the attempt to clinch by Barant.
Richard misses with a body shot.
Barant looks for a takedown but Richard sprawls well.
Frank Barant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barant throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Richard.
Richard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Richard throws a big counter combination but Barant scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Barant 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.
Barant closes this distance looking for a takedown but Richard circles away.
James Richard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Barant.
Richard shoots for a double leg takedown but Barant sprawls well. He's pushed Richard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barant tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Barant takes the fight into the clinch.
Barant tries to pull guard but Richard won't allow it.
#T1#
Barant prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Richard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barant misses with a right hand
and Richard counters with a two punch combo.
Richard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barant's waist but Barant gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Richard off to one side.
Barant tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Richard shoots in for a takedown but Barant shows good takedown defense.
Richard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barant works the jab nicely.#T2#
Barant keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Richard.
Barant looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barant is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barant misses with an uppercut.
Barant slaps away a takedown attempt from Richard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Barant shoots in and drives through. Richard sprawls well.
Barant looks winded!
Richard misses with a takedown attempt - Barant sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3#
Richard lands a nice hook to Barant's body. Barant takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barant lands an overhand right.
Richard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Richard shoots in but Barant avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barant, right into the meat.
Barant fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Richard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Richard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barant defends it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richard lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Barant will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Barant is looking to clinch but Richard is avoiding it.
Richard shoots in for a double leg but Barant sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Richard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barant circles away.
James Richard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Richard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barant sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Richard somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Richard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barant throws a sloppy head kick and Richard moves out of range easily.
As Barant tries to get set, Richard tries to push him back and clinch up but Barant manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Barant closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barant goes for a takedown in the clinch but Richard prevents it.
#BC2#
Barant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Richard shoots in for a takedown but Barant shows good takedown defense.
Richard shoots in but no luck this time.
Richard shoots in but no luck this time.
Richard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barant circles away.
Barant throws a counter combo.
Barant lands a jab-cross combination.
Barant doesn't manage to clinch there - Richard circles away.
Barant lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Barant is breathing heavily.
Barant throws a hook but Richard blocks it.#CL2#
Barant gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barant wants to break free but Richard has control.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T2#
Richard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barant is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Barant tries to score a body lock takedown but Richard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Barant is trying to force a seperation but Richard has the dominant position.
Barant tries to break free but Richard pushes him back against the cage.
Barant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barant tries for a takedown but Richard manages to get underhooks.
Barant gets underhooks to prevent Richard's takedown attempt.
#T3#
Richard is trying to pull guard but Barant has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Barant's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Richard successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Richard is looking for a triangle but Barant pushes his legs off easily.
Barant is looking to advance position but Richard has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Barant has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Richard scores with strikes from the back.
#T4#
Richard lands a shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richard landing with strikes.
Richard lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barant takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Richard is punishing Barant with strikes - can he finish him?!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richard is punishing Barant with some ground and pound.
Barant trying to control but not successfully.
Richard lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that James Richard will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Richard fails to land the takedown.
Barant wants to clinch up but Richard keeps it at a distance.
Richard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Richard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barant moves away.
Barant misses with a head kick.
As Barant tries to get set, Richard tries to push him back and clinch up but Barant manages to avoid the attempt.
Barant wants to clinch up but Richard keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Barant forces Richard back against the cage and clinches.
Richard looking for a takedown. #BC#
Richard breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Barant wants to clinch up but Richard keeps it at a distance.
Barant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frank Barant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barant tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Richard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Richard or perhaps it was just good defense by Barant, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Richard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barant throws a sloppy head kick and Richard moves out of range easily.
Richard shoots in for a takedown but Barant shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barant looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Richard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Richard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barant defends it nicely.#T2#
Richard shoots in looking for a takedown. Barant tries to sprawl out of it but Richard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barant manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barant displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Richard.
Richard throws a body shot but no joy.
Barant gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Richard holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Barant tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Barant breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Barant throws a leg kick
and Richard counters with a two punch combo.
Barant dives in and grabs Richard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Richard pushes down on Barant's head and hops out.
Richard shoots in for a double leg but Barant sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck for Richard with that takedown attempt.
Richard has a takedown stuffed.
Richard slips a jab from Barant.#TD#
Richard shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Barant manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Richard connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Richard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
James Richard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Richard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barant is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Richard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Richard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Richard trying to control the position from guard on top but Barant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to James Richard.
I think Richard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Richard!
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