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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2019 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barrera is defended easily by Mcclain.
Mcclain wants to clinch
and Barrera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No joy there for Mcclain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Mcclain clinches up with Barrera and pushes him back against the cage.
Barrera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mcclain tries to pull guard but Barrera holds him up against the cage and eventually Mcclain drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcclain tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barrera smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Barrera drives through with a takedown into Mcclain's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T1#
Mcclain looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcclain, not yet.
Barrera stands and throws Mcclain's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mcclain might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU2#
Barrera decides to stand back up. Barrera steps back and let's Mcclain get back to his feet.#CL#
Barrera tries to keep at a distance but Mcclain has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mcclain really is a fat lump.#BC2#
Barrera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick by Mcclain misses #CL2#
and Barrera counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Barrera.
Mcclain jumps guard but Barrera turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Mcclain. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Barrera pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Barrera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mcclain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Barrera is tightening it up a little... Mcclain has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Mcclain reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Mcclain taps out! Nice BJJ there by Barrera!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rick Barrera!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rick Barrera waved his t-shirt featuring Shade Tree Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
STC 2
Date: May 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Barrera avoids the head kick by Gerovounou.
Gerovounou misses with a low kick.#CL#
Barrera darts in and clinches Gerovounou up against the cage.#TD#
Barrera turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Barrera manages to end up in side control.
Barrera moves into full mount!
Gerovounou is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Barrera looking to control but Gerovounou is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrera scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Barrera thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Gerovounou wants to control but Barrera is having none of it.#T1##ES2#
Gerovounou somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Barrera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gerovounou swivels and escapes.
Gerovounou finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barrera avoids the head kick by Gerovounou.
Gerovounou throws a head kick that misses.
Barrera blocks a low kick nicely.
Barrera tries to counter by clinching up but Gerovounou breaks away and moves out of range.
Barrera fails with a takedown attempt.
Barrera shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Barrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gerovounou stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gerovounou wants it to stay on the feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gerovounou lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Barrera has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barrera and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barrera fails with a takedown attempt.#T2##CL#
Barrera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Barrera stalling in the clinch but Gerovounou improves position.
Barrera keeps control of Gerovounou as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barrera is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Barrera breaks the clinch.
Gerovounou throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gerovounou looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barrera throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gerovounou darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gerovounou misses with a head kick.
Barrera went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gerovounou throws a head kick that misses.
Barrera half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Barrera misses with a takedown attempt - Gerovounou sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gerovounou misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gerovounou fails to land with a series of punches.
Barrera fails with a takedown attempt.
Gerovounou throws a head kick but Barrera moves out of range.
Barrera blocks a head kick by Gerovounou.
Gerovounou lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barrera circles away quickly and effectively.
Barrera tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gerovounou defends well and Barrera ends up having to push Gerovounou into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barrera throws a chopping leg kick but Gerovounou manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gerovounou motions for Barrera to come forward. Gerovounou throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barrera half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gerovounou throws a head kick but Barrera moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Gerovounou. #T4#
Barrera takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gerovounou throws a head kick but Barrera moves out of range.
Gerovounou looks winded!
Gerovounou throws a head kick but Barrera moves out of range.
Gerovounou throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Barrera counters by clinching up.
Barrera displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gerovounou up against the cage.
Gerovounou wants to break free but Barrera has control.
Barrera wants a takedown but no success here.
Gerovounou is trying to break the clinch but Barrera is controlling him.
Gerovounou wants to get back to striking at distance but Barrera won't allow it.
Barrera effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lazos Gerovounou dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Gerovounou tries to work over Barrera's front leg with a kick but Barrera checks it.
Gerovounou tries a head kick but it misses.
Barrera went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lazos Gerovounou seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gerovounou throws a low kick but Barrera moves out of range easily.
Nice sprawl there from Gerovounou as Barrera shoots in.
Barrera lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Barrera ducks under a wild hook from Gerovounou.
Gerovounou throws the kick towards the body but Barrera avoids it.
Gerovounou throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Barrera's head.
Barrera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gerovounou's sensitive parts.
Gerovounou fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barrera.#CL#
Barrera instigates a clinch.
Barrera trying to stall but Gerovounou improves his position.
Barrera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gerovounou backwards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barrera keeps control of Gerovounou as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gerovounou is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Barrera tries for a takedown but Gerovounou manages to get underhooks.
Gerovounou tries to break the clinch but Barrera is controlling the position. #BC#
Barrera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A lazy body kick from Gerovounou
and Barrera counters with a three punch combo that has Gerovounou backing up. Gerovounou nods at Barrera to acknowledge the strikes.
Barrera on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gerovounou swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barrera tries to clinch but Gerovounou is having none of it.
Gerovounou misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gerovounou throws a sloppy head kick and Barrera moves out of range easily.
As Gerovounou tries to get set, Barrera tries to push him back and clinch up but Gerovounou manages to avoid the attempt.#TD#
Barrera shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Barrera was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Gerovounou throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Gerovounou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gerovounou is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gerovounou looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T2#
Barrera fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Barrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barrera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barrera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lazos Gerovounou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gerovounou dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barrera. That did some damage!#CL#
Barrera clinches.
Barrera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Barrera manages to break the clinch.
Gerovounou tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gerovounou throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Barrera moves into the clinch.
Barrera has Gerovounou pressed against the cage, preventing Gerovounou from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gerovounou has had enough of the clinch but Barrera keeps him there for the moment.#T3##BC2#
Gerovounou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gerovounou delivers a nice body kick.
Gerovounou misses with a series of wild punches.
Barrera tries to clinch there but Gerovounou circles away.
A head kick misses from Barrera.
A head kick misses from Gerovounou.
Barrera goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#TD#
Barrera gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Gerovounou has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Barrera is on him like a limpet, forcing Gerovounou back against the cage.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barrera tries to pull guard but Gerovounou won't allow it.
Gerovounou looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gerovounou looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barrera has Gerovounou pressed against the cage, preventing Gerovounou from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Barrera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barrera goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gerovounou throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Barrera's head.
Barrera moves in looking to clinch but Gerovounou pushes him off.
Gerovounou tries to bum rush Barrera with a series of wild strikes but Barrera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gerovounou scores with a three punch combo!
#TD#
Barrera feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SU#
Gerovounou is working an open guard so Barrera takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lazos Gerovounou 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! And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD#
Barrera gets a double leg takedown into Gerovounou's guard.
Barrera tries to free his leg and advance position but Gerovounou is retaining full guard. #ES2#
Gerovounou manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Gerovounou wants to break free but Barrera has control.
Barrera is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Barrera jumps guard but Gerovounou stands there with Barrera around his waist. Barrera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gerovounou is trying to break the clinch but Barrera is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Barrera manages to break the clinch.
Barrera shoots for a double leg takedown but Gerovounou sprawls well. He's pushed Barrera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Barrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Barrera or perhaps it was just good defense by Gerovounou, which made it look bad.
Gerovounou is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lazos Gerovounou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Gerovounou throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gerovounou misses with a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Barrera.
A head kick by Gerovounou misses
and Barrera finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Gerovounou pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barrera is out of range and Gerovounou settles back down.
Barrera shoots in for a takedown but Gerovounou shows good takedown defense.
Gerovounou throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gerovounou misses with a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gerovounou.
Nice takedown defense from Gerovounou. No joy for Barrera on that attempt. #CL2#
Gerovounou rushes Barrera and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barrera has Gerovounou pressed against the cage, preventing Gerovounou from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barrera keeps control of Gerovounou as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Gerovounou wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gerovounou tries to circle away but Barrera has him pinned against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Barrera - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gerovounou tries to break free but Barrera pushes him back against the cage.
Gerovounou wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD#
Barrera pulls guard effortlessly.
Gerovounou postures up.
Gerovounou preventing the sweep.
Gerovounou wants to stand but Barrera is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3#
Barrera punching to the body, from the bottom. #SUB#
Barrera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU2#
Gerovounou gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gerovounou throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Barrera counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Barrera tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SU#
Barrera decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T4#
Gerovounou throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick by Gerovounou misses
and Barrera counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Barrera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gerovounou tries to land a leg kick but Barrera saw it coming and moves away.
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!
Gerovounou lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barrera is defended easily by Gerovounou.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gerovounou.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lazos Gerovounou comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gerovounou 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 Colin Fray scores the fight for Lazos Gerovounou!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Lazos Gerovounou!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Lazos Gerovounou!
Lazos Gerovounou wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
STC 1 Initiation
Date: May 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Barrera fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barrera shoots in for a double leg but Calisto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Calisto misses with a head kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Calisto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barrera - the referee stops the clock and Calisto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barrera. Calisto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Calisto fails to land the takedown.
Barrera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barrera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Calisto circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Barrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barrera tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Calisto defends well and Barrera ends up having to push Calisto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calisto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barrera but Barrera pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barrera appears to be looking for a big counter.
Barrera with a lazy takedown attempt
and Calisto counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Calisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Calisto throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Calisto throws a sloppy head kick and Barrera moves out of range easily.
Calisto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barrera stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barrera.#TD#
Barrera drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Calisto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calisto pulls Barrera in close to his closed guard and prevents Barrera from doing any damage or advancing position.
Barrera wants to control from the top but Calisto keeps moving. #T2##ES2#
Calisto has his feet on Barrera's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Barrera moves out of range of the body kick from Calisto.
Calisto shoots in for a double leg but Barrera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Calisto looks to land a combination but Barrera avoids it well.
Calisto throws a nice looking combination but Barrera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
Barrera fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Calisto to the ground. Barrera is now in Calisto's guard.#ES2#
Calisto kicks Barrera off and gets to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Calisto.
Calisto looks winded!#T3#
Calisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barrera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice takedown defense from Calisto. No joy for Barrera on that attempt.
Calisto fails to land with a series of punches.
Barrera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Calisto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Calisto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barrera but Barrera pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barrera takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sloppy strikes from Calisto. Those never looked like landing. #T4##TD#
Barrera looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SU#
Barrera gets to his feet - Calisto follows without any prompting.
Calisto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Calisto as Barrera shoots in.#CL#
Barrera drives through and clinches with Calisto against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barrera stalling against the cage.
Calisto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barrera walks away with a smile on his face. Calisto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Calisto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Calisto looks for the body kick but Barrera saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zed Calisto dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Barrera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Calisto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rick Barrera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Calisto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barrera defends well and Calisto ends up having to push Barrera into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barrera swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Barrera rushes Calisto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barrera wants a takedown.
#BC#
Barrera breaks the clinch.
Calisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barrera moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calisto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barrera tries to avoid it but Calisto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barrera to the ground. Barrera escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barrera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barrera looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Calisto misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Calisto moves out of range as Barrera strikes.
Calisto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barrera misses with a takedown attempt - Calisto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Barrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Calisto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Barrera has one foot on Calisto's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Calisto misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Barrera to counter with a crisp jab.
Calisto is breathing heavily.
Barrera looks to land a body kick but Calisto moved away.
Calisto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Calisto misses with a takedown #CL#
and Barrera moves into the clinch.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calisto tries to pull guard but Barrera holds him up against the cage and eventually Calisto drops back down to his feet.
Barrera is trying to pull guard but Calisto has him pressed against the cage.
Barrera wants a takedown.
Calisto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barrera is trying to pull guard but Calisto turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Calisto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Barrera is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Calisto is keeping busy.
Barrera can't get the takedown.
#T3#
Calisto is trying to break the clinch but Barrera has him pressed against the cage.
Calisto working hard to break the clinch.
Calisto can't break the clinch.
Calisto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Calisto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Barrera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barrera fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Calisto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zed Calisto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Calisto throws a push kick but Barrera slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Barrera moves into the clinch.
Barrera drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Calisto gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T4#
Calisto tries to circle away but Barrera has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Barrera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Calisto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barrera avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Calisto tries to keep at a distance but Barrera has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Barrera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Barrera dominated that second round.
That's time! Barrera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Calisto throws a right and a left that Barrera avoids nicely.
Calisto goes for a double leg but Barrera avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barrera continues to drive forward.
Calisto throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Barrera clinches with his opponent.
Calisto struggles to land a body shot inside as Barrera controls his hands.
Barrera keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Calisto's efforts to push away.
Barrera has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Calisto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Calisto is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calisto fails to pull guard.
Calisto is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barrera is defending well.
Rick Barrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zed Calisto.
Calisto prevents a takedown attempt there.
Calisto is trying to drag Barrera to the mat but Barrera just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Calisto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Calisto has had enough of the clinch but Barrera keeps him there for the moment.
Calisto lands a right hand.
Calisto tries to land knees in the clinch but Barrera avoids the damage to the body.
Calisto can't break the clinch.
Barrera creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Calisto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barrera has him pressed against the cage.
Barrera content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Barrera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Calisto smiles and moves away.
Calisto connects with a body shot.#T2#
Barrera wants to clinch up but Calisto keeps it at a distance.
Barrera tries to clinch but Calisto moves out of range.
A punch combination from Barrera misses.
Calisto is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barrera rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Calisto clinches up with Barrera and pushes him back against the cage.
Barrera has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Calisto after a bit of a struggle.
Calisto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Barrera has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Calisto uses from the top position.
Barrera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barrera is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Calisto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Calisto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Calisto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Calisto forces his way into half guard.
Calisto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Barrera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barrera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Calisto.
Calisto controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barrera avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Calisto. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Calisto throwing shots but Barrera is blocking nicely.
Calisto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barrera tries to roll over but Calisto keeps him under control.
Calisto not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Calisto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Calisto shoots for a double leg takedown but Barrera sprawls well. He's pushed Calisto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barrera fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barrera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Calisto.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zed Calisto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Calisto has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zed Calisto!
Zed Calisto very nearly forgot to thank Shade Tree 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.
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