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Event:
WKBC: Johnson VS Diego
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Takada chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jab by Takada.
Takada fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barmin.
Takada smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good shot there by Takada.#KD#
Takada lands a front kick to the face, that drops Barmin to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!#ROC#
Barmin is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takada with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barmin is still on wobbly legs! Can Takada finish him?
Barmin throws a sloppy head kick and Takada moves out of range easily.
Takada fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barmin throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Barmin seems to have recovered his senses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barmin.
Takada tries to bum rush Barmin with a series of wild strikes but Barmin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barmin throws a jab but it's blocked by Takada.
Takada scores with the left hand. Barmin knows he should have avoided that one.
Barmin avoids the head kick by Takada.
Takada connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barmin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab lands there for Takada.#T1#
A jab lands there for Barmin.
Takada throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barmin tries to clinch up.
Takada throws a front kick that sends Barmin stumbling back into the ropes.
Barmin checks a low kick from Takada.
Takada throws a jab but it's blocked by Barmin.
Barmin tries to counter with a clinch but Takada shakes him off and moves away.
Barmin tries to clinch up.
Barmin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Takada looks to land a left hand but Barmin moved out of range nicely.
Takada pushes Barmin away with a front kick.
Takada throws a front kick that sends Barmin stumbling back into the ropes.
Takada stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shinji Takada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barmin throws a sloppy head kick
and Takada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takada is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Barmin tries to clinch there but Takada circles away.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barmin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takada.
Takada blocks a head kick by Barmin.
Takada misses with a head kick.
Takada buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barmin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A head kick misses from Takada.
Takada is breathing heavily.
Barmin misses with a wild body shot.
A cross from Takada lands.#CL2#
Barmin closes the distance and clinches.
Takada swings wildly with an uppercut but Barmin uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Barmin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barmin tries to clinch but Takada is having none of it.
Barmin ducks under a wild hook from Takada.
Barmin throws the kick towards the body but Takada avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinji Takada should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Barmin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Takada connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barmin scrambles back to his feet.
Shinji Takada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takada lands a nice shot that snaps Barmin's head back.
Takada bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Takada throws a switch kick that catches Barmin on the top of the head and drops him to the canvas! Barmin looks hurt - I'm not sure he's going to get back up! The referee starts the count but calls it off at seven as Barmin flops around on the canvas, clearly in no position to continue! This fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Shinji Takada!
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Event:
Bushido K1: 3
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
#R1#
Spasov works over Barmin's head and body with a nice combination.
Barmin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spasov.
Barmin dodges the punch combination from Spasov.
Barmin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC2#
Barmin is rocked!
Spasov 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.
OH! Barmin has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Spasov smells blood and charges in for the finish! Spasov unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Barmin sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Spas Spasov!
Spas Spasov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2020 |
#R1#
Watakeekul misses with a straight left.
Barmin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Watakeekul will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barmin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Watakeekul.
Watakeekul pushes Barmin away with a front kick.
Watakeekul tries to clinch up but Barmin circles away and keeps his distance.
Barmin avoids the body shot from Watakeekul.
Barmin wants to counter the offense by Watakeekul and move into the clinch position.#KD#
Watakeekul drops Barmin with a beautiful combination! Barmin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Watakeekul is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Barmin is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Alexei Barmin has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watakeekul moves in looking to clinch but Barmin pushes him off.
Barmin is still on wobbly legs! Can Watakeekul finish him?
Some wild striking there from Watakeekul.
#CL#
Watakeekul gets a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Watakeekul.
Barmin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Watakeekul gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Watakeekul definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barmin tries to pull guard but Watakeekul won't allow it.
Watakeekul crunches a lovely knee into Barmin's ribcage.
A nice left hand lands by Watakeekul.
Watakeekul lands a hook to the side of the head.
Watakeekul lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Watakeekul scores with a shoulder strike.
Watakeekul lands a big right hand that drops Barmin! The killer instinct kicks in and Watakeekul finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Watakeekul!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kraisee Watakeekul!
Kraisee Watakeekul decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Watakeekul is looking to clinch but Barmin is avoiding it.
Barmin unleashes a big counter combination but Watakeekul bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Barmin slips under a jab.
Watakeekul looks to land a combination but Barmin avoids it well.
Watakeekul throws an overhand right that lands on Barmin's shoulder, as Barmin tries to avoid the shot.
Barmin keeps the fight on the outside.
Barmin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Watakeekul.
Barmin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Watakeekul lands with a cross. #KD#
Watakeekul lands a big right hand that sends Barmin crashing to the mat! Watakeekul stays standing though and waves Barmin back to his feet!#ROC#
Barmin is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barmin is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Watakeekul doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Barmin crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Barmin's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kraisee Watakeekul!
Kraisee Watakeekul thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 17, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Cisse throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Barmin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cisse is in Barmin's guard.
Barmin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cisse sitting in guard here, content to control.
Barmin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cisse won't allow Barmin to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barmin keeping moving, preventing Cisse from controlling successfully.
Barmin is controlling Cisse's posture.#T1#
Barmin keeping moving, preventing Cisse from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cisse trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barmin shoots in for a double leg but Cisse sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barmin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cisse doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Barmin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Barmin.
Cisse jumps guard but Barmin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Barmin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Still in the clinch, Barmin scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
Barmin manages to pull guard.
#T2#
Cisse forces his way into half guard.
Cisse is trying to control the action in half guard but Barmin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barmin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cisse's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cisse's back!
Even with his hooks in, Barmin manages to miss with strikes from the back. #SUB2#
Cisse is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Barmin is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Cisse's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Barmin has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cisse's body.
Cisse trying to control the hands but Barmin breaks the grip.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Barmin controlling the positon.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cisse just trying to survive but Barmin is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Cisse covering up well and avoiding damage.
You can see the frustration on Cisse's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Barmin avoiding Cisse 's attempts to control his hands.
Barmin just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barmin has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Cisse.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Barmin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Barmin looks to land a combination but Cisse avoids it well.
Barmin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cisse appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Some wild striking there from Cisse.
Cisse pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barmin stuffs the takedown attempt from Cisse. Cisse gets slowly back to his feet.
Cisse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barmin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cisse sprawls well. Cisse wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barmin gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cisse.
Barmin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##CL2#
Barmin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Barmin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cisse shoots and misses #CL2#
and Barmin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ademola Cisse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cisse working hard to break the clinch.
Barmin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cisse tries to pull guard but Barmin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Barmin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barmin wants to take the fight to the mat but Cisse manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Barmin wants a takedown but no success here.
Barmin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cisse up against the cage.#T2#
Cisse drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barmin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Barmin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cisse has had enough of the clinch but Barmin keeps him there for the moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cisse is working for takedown but Barmin is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Barmin manages to pull guard.
Barmin pulls Cisse in close to his closed guard and prevents Cisse from doing any damage or advancing position.#ES2#
Barmin wriggles free and stands up. #T3#
Cisse fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cisse tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barmin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cisse closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL2#
Barmin forces Cisse back against the cage and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Barmin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cisse is trying to break the clinch but Barmin is controlling him.
Cisse prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cisse is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T4##TD2#
Barmin pulls guard successfully.
Cisse trying to control the position from guard on top but Barmin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Barmin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cisse defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Cisse drops back looking for a leg! Barmin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barmin manages to kick Cisse off! Cisse jumps back into Barmin's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Barmin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cisse's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cisse shoots in looking for a takedown. Barmin tries to sprawl out of it but Cisse keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barmin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cisse takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barmin shoots in looking for a takedown. Cisse tries to sprawl out of it but Barmin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cisse manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cisse dives in for a single leg takedown but Barmin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ademola Cisse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cisse tries for a takedown but Barmin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ademola Cisse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cisse is looking to land body kicks.
Barmin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cisse shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Barmin throws a nice looking combination but Cisse bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Cisse was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cisse tests Barmin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cisse misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Barmin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Barmin breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Barmin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cisse, pushing him back against the cage.
Cisse wants to take the fight to the mat but Barmin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Cisse's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Barmin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cisse. #CL2#
Barmin instigates a clinch. #T2#
Barmin prevents Cisse from breaking the clinch.
Cisse wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barmin has him pressed against the cage.
Barmin tries for a takedown but Cisse manages to get underhooks.
Cisse tries to break free but Barmin pushes him back against the cage.
Barmin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Barmin looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Barmin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Barmin keeping moving, preventing Cisse from controlling successfully.
Barmin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cisse's guard. #REVB#
Cisse really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barmin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Barmin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barmin controlling from the top position.
Cisse is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barmin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alexei Barmin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barmin passes Cisse's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Barmin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cisse misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Barmin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Barmin is taking a breather. Cisse says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Barmin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barmin 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Barmin!
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Event:
ACE 16 Holland vs Tsaegallae
Date: Dec 18, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Gazimagomedov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Barmin sprawls well initially but Gazimagomedov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Barmin wants to improve his position but Gazimagomedov is controlling well.
Barmin wants to control but Gazimagomedov is keeping busy.
Gazimagomedov lands strikes from half guard.
Gazimagomedov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gazimagomedov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barmin on the ground.#SUB2#
Barmin actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barmin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gazimagomedov is keen to just control but Barmin is a slippery customer.#T1#
Gazimagomedov wants to free his trapped foot but Barmin is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Gazimagomedov wants to work for an arm triangle but Barmin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gazimagomedov is keen to just control but Barmin is a slippery customer.
Barmin wants to control but Gazimagomedov is keeping busy.
Barmin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gazimagomedov content to control rather than advance.
Barmin missing with punches from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nice takedown defense from Gazimagomedov. No joy for Barmin on that attempt. #TD#
Gazimagomedov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Barmin!#ES2#
Barmin throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD#
Barmin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gazimagomedov to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Barmin has his feet on Gazimagomedov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD#
Gazimagomedov 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.
Barmin keeping moving, preventing Gazimagomedov from controlling successfully. #T3#
Gazimagomedov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Barmin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gazimagomedov wanted to stand there but Barmin had control of the position.
Gazimagomedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gazimagomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gazimagomedov connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Gazimagomedov has gone for a leg lock! Barmin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gazimagomedov's guard.#REVB#
Gazimagomedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gazimagomedov tries to get out of the position.
Barmin wants to control from the top but Gazimagomedov keeps moving.
Gazimagomedov wants to sweep here but Barmin controlling him for the moment.
Gazimagomedov tries to strike from the bottom.
Gazimagomedov pulls Barmin in close to prevent any damage.
Gazimagomedov working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexei Barmin 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#
Barmin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gazimagomedov is looking to land body kicks.
Barmin throws a counter combo.
Gazimagomedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barmin defends it nicely.#CL2#
Barmin gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gazimagomedov stops a takedown attempt from Barmin.
Gazimagomedov has Barmin pressed against the cage, preventing Barmin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gazimagomedov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barmin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barmin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gazimagomedov prevents it.
Dinislam Gazimagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Barmin.#T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Gazimagomedov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gazimagomedov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barmin smiles and moves away.
Gazimagomedov leaves Barmin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Gazimagomedov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gazimagomedov lands in his opponent's guard.
Barmin throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Gazimagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Barmin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Gazimagomedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gazimagomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gazimagomedov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Barmin for as long as he can get away with.
Barmin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alexei Barmin has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Barmin keeping moving, preventing Gazimagomedov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Barmin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Barmin clinches.
Gazimagomedov goes for a takedown attempt but Barmin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Gazimagomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gazimagomedov showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
Barmin makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Gazimagomedov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gazimagomedov sets himself, and Barmin steps forward looking for the clinch! Gazimagomedov avoids it this time.#T4#
Gazimagomedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barmin defends it nicely.
Barmin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gazimagomedov.#CL2#
Barmin forces Gazimagomedov back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gazimagomedov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barmin walks away with a smile on his face. Gazimagomedov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Barmin moves out of range as Gazimagomedov strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barmin leaves Gazimagomedov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gazimagomedov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barmin counters with a big head kick but Gazimagomedov shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Barmin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Barmin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Gazimagomedov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barmin, pushing him back against the cage.
Barmin is trying to pull guard but Gazimagomedov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gazimagomedov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barmin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gazimagomedov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barmin just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gazimagomedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Barmin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dinislam Gazimagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Gazimagomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Barmin rushes Gazimagomedov and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Barmin wants to break free but Gazimagomedov has control.
Barmin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gazimagomedov or not.
Gazimagomedov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barmin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gazimagomedov is trying to pull guard but Barmin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Barmin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gazimagomedov is trying to push Barmin away but Barmin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Barmin tries to pull guard but Gazimagomedov holds him up against the cage and eventually Barmin drops back down to his feet.
Gazimagomedov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Barmin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gazimagomedov tries to pull guard but Barmin won't allow it.
Barmin jumps guard but Gazimagomedov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2##BC2#
Barmin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barmin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gazimagomedov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gazimagomedov wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Barmin pushes Gazimagomedov up against the cage in a clinch.
Gazimagomedov fails to pull guard.
Gazimagomedov trying to control the position but instead, Barmin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gazimagomedov into the cage.
Gazimagomedov trying to stall but Barmin improves his position.
Barmin wants to break the clinch but can't.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2#
Barmin pulls Gazimagomedov into guard.
Gazimagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Barmin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Gazimagomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barmin working a defensive guard here.
Gazimagomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
Gazimagomedov controlling from the top position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Gazimagomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barmin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gazimagomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Barmin's legs - danger averted.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gazimagomedov throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Barmin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Barmin tries to score a body lock takedown but Gazimagomedov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Barmin tries to pull guard but Gazimagomedov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Gazimagomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Gazimagomedov closes the distance and pushes Barmin back into the cage.
Gazimagomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barmin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gazimagomedov's efforts to push away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Gazimagomedov breaks from the clinch.
Dinislam Gazimagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexei Barmin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD#
Gazimagomedov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Barmin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gazimagomedov is in Barmin's guard.
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 Dinislam Gazimagomedov.
I think Barmin 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alexei Barmin!
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Event:
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Date: Nov 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Barmin thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Barmin has managed to clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Barcelos's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Barcelos breaks from the clinch.
Whack! Barcelos lands a heavy head kick that drops Barmin. The ref tackles Barcelos to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Barmin was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Jeronimo Barcelos!
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Date: Nov 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Dettman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
Barmin closes the distance and pushes Dettman back into the cage.#BC2#
Barmin manages to break the clinch.
Dettman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dettman wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Barmin closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Barmin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dettman uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Barmin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barmin pulls Dettman in close to his closed guard and prevents Dettman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Barmin trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dettman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Barmin seems keen to control Dettman's posture.#T1##SUB2#
Dettman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barmin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dettman has managed to get both his arms back between Barmin's legs - danger averted.#SU#
Dettman decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Barmin, up you get!
Dettman swinging wildly here.
Dettman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL2#
Barmin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Barmin breaks the clinch.
Dettman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Barmin counters by clinching up.
Dettman is trying to break free.
Dettman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barmin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dettman up against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Barmin breaks from the clinch.
Dettman fails to land with a series of punches.
Dettman is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Barmin rushes Dettman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dettman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dettman wants to break free but Barmin has control.
#TD2#
Barmin drags the fight down to the ground.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dettman wanted to stand there but Barmin had control of the position. #SU#
Dettman stands up and waves to Barmin to follow him. #CL2#
Barmin gets a clinch.
Dettman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dettman is trying to break the clinch but Barmin is controlling him.#T3#
Barmin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dettman up against the cage.
Dettman tries to break free but Barmin pushes him back against the cage.
Dettman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dettman is trying to break the clinch but Barmin has him pressed against the cage.
Barmin tries for a takedown but Dettman manages to get underhooks.
Barmin fails to pull guard.
Thaddeus Dettman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Barmin.
Barmin keeps control of Dettman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dettman takes a shot to the head.
Dettman tries to break the clinch but Barmin is controlling the position.
Barmin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Barmin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The referee is keeping an eye on Barmin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Barmin has Dettman pushed against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Barmin's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#TD2#
Barmin pulls Dettman into guard.
#T4#
Dettman wants to get up but he can't break Barmin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dettman wants to stand and escape but instead Barmin has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##SU2#
Barmin stands up from Dettman's guard - Barmin perhaps looking for a knockout.
No joy there for Dettman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Dettman tries to keep at a distance but Barmin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dettman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dettman can't break the clinch.
Dettman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Barmin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barmin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Barmin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Barmin clinches with his opponent.
Barmin keeps control of Dettman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barmin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dettman up against the cage.
Dettman has had enough of the clinch but Barmin keeps him there for the moment.
Dettman wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Barmin jumps into guard, dragging Dettman to the mat.
#ES2#
Barmin manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Barmin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dettman fails to land with a series of punches.
Barmin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barmin looks to land a combination but Dettman avoids it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dettman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barmin.
Barmin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Barmin looks to move away, Dettman throws a big counter combo but Barmin just gets out of the way.#T1#
Dettman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barmin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thaddeus Dettman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dettman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barmin shoots in looking for a takedown but Dettman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barmin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dettman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dettman swinging wildly here.
Barmin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barmin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thaddeus Dettman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Barmin.
Dettman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barmin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dettman as he jumps to the side.
Barmin avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Barmin throws a head kick that misses.
Barmin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dettman swinging wildly here.
Dettman throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Barmin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Barmin.
Barmin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Barmin can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Dettman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dettman throws a series of punches but Barmin moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barmin shoots in looking for a takedown but Dettman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barmin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dettman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barmin circles away quickly and effectively.
Dettman moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBarmin.#CL2#
Barmin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dettman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dettman can't break the clinch.
Barmin lands a body shot in the clinch.
#TD2#
Barmin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dettman uses from the top position. #T3#
Dettman wants to stand but Barmin is controlling his posture from full guard.
Barmin throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Barmin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barmin pulls Dettman in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barmin is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Dettman wants to stand and escape but Barmin is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barmin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dettman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Barmin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barmin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Barmin stops Dettman from standing up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Barmin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Barmin clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Barmin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Dettman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barmin lands a really nice looking cross but Dettman seems unphased.
Dettman throws a nice looking combination but Barmin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dettman backing away here, and Barmin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Barmin shoots in looking for a takedown but Dettman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barmin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barmin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dettman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barmin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dettman looks to land a combination but Barmin avoids it well.
Dettman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barmin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dettman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thaddeus Dettman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Barmin.
Dettman throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Barmin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Barmin.
Barmin gets through Dettman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dettman stops a takedown attempt from Barmin.
Dettman is trying to push Barmin away but Barmin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dettman wants to get back to striking at distance but Barmin won't allow it.
#TD2#
Barmin jumps guard and drags Dettman to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Barmin thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Barmin trying to control the position.
Dettman wants to get up but he can't break Barmin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Barmin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dettman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barmin has control of Dettman's left arm, preventing Dettman from doing any damage.
Barmin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dettman wants to stand but Barmin has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barmin dodges the punch combination from Dettman.
#CL2#
Barmin clinches up against the cage.
Dettman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Barmin pulls guard effortlessly.
Barmin trying to control the position.
Barmin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dettman manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Barmin trying to control the position from guard on top but Dettman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barmin stops Dettman from standing up.
Dettman keeping full guard, as Barmin tries to pass. #T3#
Dettman wants to stand up but Barmin is controlling him.
Barmin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Barmin prevents Dettman from getting back to his feet.
Barmin controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dettman misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD2#
Barmin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dettman sprawls well initially but Barmin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Barmin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dettman has hold of Barmin's hands but Barmin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Still in half guard, Barmin seems content to control.
Barmin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dettman keeps working.
Dettman wants to get back to his feet.
Dettman trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barmin wants to pass the guard but Dettman is defending well.
Thaddeus Dettman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexei Barmin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Dettman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Barmin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barmin 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Barmin!
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Event:
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Date: Nov 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Marroquin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barmin tries to avoid it but Marroquin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barmin to the ground. Barmin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Barmin moves into range and clinches up with Marroquin.
Barmin goes for a takedown attempt but Marroquin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Barmin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL#
Barmin moves into the clinch successfully.
Marroquin tries to pull guard but Barmin holds him up against the cage and eventually Marroquin drops back down to his feet.
Marroquin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barmin after a bit of a struggle.
Alexei Barmin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvaro Marroquin.
A bit of stalling here from Barmin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Barmin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Marroquin uses from the top position.
Marroquin trying to control but Barmin is working from the bottom. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Barmin manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T1#
Marroquin trying to stall but Barmin improves his position.
#BC#
Barmin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marroquin tries to clinch but Barmin is having none of it.
Marroquin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barmin avoids it really well and circles away.
Marroquin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barmin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marroquin defends it nicely.
Marroquin moves in looking to clinch but Barmin pushes him off.
Marroquin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Barmin shoots in for a double leg but Marroquin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sloppy strikes from Barmin. Those never looked like landing.
Marroquin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barmin defends it well.
Marroquin shoots in for a takedown but Barmin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barmin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Barmin slaps away a takedown attempt from Marroquin, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Marroquin takes the fight into the clinch.
Marroquin can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Barmin manages to break the clinch.
Barmin misses with a wild combination.
Marroquin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Marroquin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barmin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Barmin clinches with his opponent.
Marroquin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barmin just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Barmin decides to pull guard.
Marroquin trying to control the position from guard on top but Barmin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barmin wants to sweep but no luck.
Barmin is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Barmin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Marroquin wants to control from the top but Barmin keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Barmin looking for subs off his back but Marroquin has passed one foot through into half guard.
Marroquin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Barmin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Marroquin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barmin's waist but Barmin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marroquin off to one side.
Alexei Barmin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marroquin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marroquin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barmin smiles and moves away.
Marroquin avoids the head kick by Barmin.
Marroquin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barmin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marroquin somewhat.
Alexei Barmin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvaro Marroquin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Barmin moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Marroquin is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1#
Barmin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Marroquin walks away with a smile on his face. Barmin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Barmin misses the shot to the body.
Marroquin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barmin is looking for a counter combo.
Barmin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barmin misses with a takedown attempt
and Marroquin counters with a nice uppercut.
Barmin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marroquin but Marroquin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marroquin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Barmin counters by clinching up.
Marroquin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barmin is defending well for now.
Barmin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marroquin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Barmin jumps guard.
#T2#
Barmin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marroquin wants to control from the top but Barmin keeps moving.
Barmin striking off his back but it's not causing Marroquin any problems. #SUB#
Barmin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marroquin defends it easily.
Marroquin wants to control from the top but Barmin keeps moving. #T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Barmin.
Barmin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice uppercut there from Marroquin.
Marroquin is looking to land body kicks.
Marroquin has a takedown stuffed.
Marroquin tries to clinch but Barmin is having none of it.
Barmin fails to land the takedown.#T4#
Marroquin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barmin tries to counter by clinching up but Marroquin breaks away and moves out of range.
Marroquin is breathing heavily.
Marroquin shoots and misses #CL#
and Barmin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Barmin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marroquin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barmin after a bit of a struggle.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Barmin tries to pull guard but Marroquin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marroquin is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Barmin dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Marroquin misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Barmin clinches with his opponent.
Marroquin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Barmin is pushing Marroquin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Marroquin is trying to break free.
Marroquin tries to break free but Barmin pushes him back against the cage.
Barmin has Marroquin pressed against the cage, preventing Marroquin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Barmin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Marroquin uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Marroquin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Marroquin pushing down on Barmin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Barmin controlling the position well.
Barmin tries to get to full guard but Marroquin has control of the leg.
Marroquin wants to pass to mount but Barmin is defending the position.
Barmin wants to get back to his feet.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barmin has his hands clasped together around Marroquin's back. He's all about the action.
Barmin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barmin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barmin throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#T3#
Barmin keeping moving, preventing Marroquin from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marroquin tries to clinch up.
Marroquin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barmin as he jumps to the side.
Marroquin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alexei Barmin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvaro Marroquin.
Marroquin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marroquin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barmin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barmin wants it to stay on the feet.
Barmin has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Barmin fails to land the takedown.
Marroquin is looking to clinch.
Marroquin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Barmin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Barmin clinches.
Barmin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marroquin can do to turn this around?
Marroquin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barmin has him pressed against the cage.
Marroquin tries a body shot but Barmin blocks it.
Marroquin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barmin walks away with a smile on his face. Marroquin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Barmin rushes Marroquin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barmin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Marroquin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Barmin stalling the fight.
Alvaro Marroquin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexei Barmin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marroquin misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Barmin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barmin 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei Barmin!
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