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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 44
Date: Sep 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Averescu lands with an uppercut that bounces Barlow off the cage and back into range.
Averescu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Averescu stalks Barlow and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barlow's face. Barlow staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice defenses there by Barlow.
Averescu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dan Averescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Averescu throws a shot from downtown. Barlow moves away and avoids it.
Averescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barlow throws a counter high kick but Averescu was just alert enough to avoid it.
Barlow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Averescu.
Averescu misses with a hook. Barlow ducked under it nicely.
Barlow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Averescu.
Averescu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC2#Barlow is rocked!
Barlow shoots in looking for a takedown. Averescu tries to sprawl out of it but Barlow keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Averescu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Averescu swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Barlow decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Averescu's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barlow is looking to work some ground and pound but Averescu has wrist control.
Barlow scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barlow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Barlow is pushing down on Averescu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Averescu is fighting to maintain full guard but Barlow has managed to sneak the leg through.#ES2#
Averescu has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Barlow is on him like a limpet, forcing Averescu back against the cage.
Barlow has Averescu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Averescu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Averescu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Barlow letting Averescu take a breather here.
Averescu continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#TD#
Barlow pulls guard.
Barlow seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Barlow has a closed guard, preventing Averescu from standing up.
Averescu preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Barlow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Averescu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Averescu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Averescu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU2#
Averescu gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Averescu loads up on a big right hand but Barlow slips the punch.
Barlow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Barlow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Averescu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Averescu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice jab there from Averescu.
Averescu looks to score with a jab to the body but Barlow is just out of range.
Averescu just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBarlow.#T3#
Barlow moves away from the strike by Averescu.
Barlow seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Averescu misses with a wild combination.
Averescu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Averescu tests Barlow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Averescu pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Averescu has managed to clinch.
Barlow fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Averescu has Barlow pushed against the cage.
Averescu is stalling here.
Barlow jumps guard but Averescu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Barlow misses with a body punch.
#T4##BC2#
Averescu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Averescu misses the target.
Averescu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barlow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Averescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Averescu misses with an uppercut. Barlow saw that one coming.
Barlow moves out of range of the strikes.
Barlow misses with a takedown attempt - Averescu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Averescu lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barlow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Averescu is fending him off so far but Barlow persists. Nope, Averescu circles away and we're back to standing.
Averescu missing with a left hand there. Barlow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Barlow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Averescu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Barlow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Averescu throws a jab when Barlow was well out of range.
Good shot there by Averescu.
Dan Averescu seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Averescu clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Averescu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Averescu misses its intended target.
Barlow wants to clinch.
Averescu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averescu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oh Barlow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barlow ducks under a wild hook from Averescu.
Barlow doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Averescu scores with a counter punch that sends Barlow to the canvas! Averescu smells blood - he's punishing Barlow with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Barlow has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Averescu!
Dan Averescu was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 43
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Michaels does no damage.
Michaels throws a looping overhand right but Barlow ducks down to avoid it.
Michaels throws a body punch but Barlow moves out of range.
Barlow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Michaels jabs Barlow to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Michaels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barlow was well out of range. Poor timing from Michaels.
Ken Barlow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michaels misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Barlow holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Barlow jumps guard and drags Michaels to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Barlow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Barlow is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Michaels defends well.
Michaels stopping the sweep attempt from Barlow.#T1#
Michaels is looking to stand up but Barlow won't let him.
Barlow seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barlow is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Barlow landing with the ground and pound.
Barlow trying to control the position from guard on top but Michaels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barlow looking to pass the guard.
Barlow engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Barlow advances position into side control!#T2#
Michaels is looking for a sweep.
Barlow moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Barlow misses with the ground and pound.#SU#
Barlow decides to stand up, so the ref orders Michaels to his feet.
Barlow tries to clinch up
and Michaels counters with a nice uppercut.
Barlow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Michaels stuffs the takedown attempt from Barlow. Barlow gets slowly back to his feet.
Michaels now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barlow misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Barlow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Michaels, pushing him back against the cage.
We've been informed that Michaels has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Michaels gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barlow.
#BC2#
Michaels breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Michaels ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Michaels connects with a body shot.
Barlow is breathing heavily.
Barlow tries for a takedown but Michaels circles away easily
and Michaels counters with a big left hand that crumples Barlow! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shawn Michaels!
Our winner, Shawn Michaels, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 41
Date: Jul 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Sanford is predictable there #TD2#
and Barlow counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sanford won't be happy with that.
Sanford is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barlow controlling the position from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Barlow stands up.
Sanford digs a good hook to Barlow's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanford throws a low kick but Barlow avoids it.
Sanford throws a combination that misses
and Barlow counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sanford is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Joeseph Sanford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanford misses the target.
Sanford fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barlow on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanford throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Barlow counters with a single leg into guard. Sanford didn't expect that.
Sanford not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Barlow working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sanford's head.#SUB#
Sanford throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Barlow escapes and throws Sanford's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sanford is trying to buck Barlow off.
Barlow scores with punches from side control.
Barlow is working Sanford over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sanford is trying to control Barlow's posture but Barlow avoids it.
Barlow works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Barlow grinds an elbow into Sanford's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanford is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barlow grinds an elbow into Sanford's temple. #T2#
Sanford takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#SU2#
Barlow decides to stand back up.
Barlow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanford moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Sanford. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sanford.
Sanford lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sanford misses with a kick to the body.
#TD2#
Barlow dives in and scores a takedown into Sanford's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanford is trying to control the position but Barlow postures up.
Barlow with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sanford can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barlow controls the pace.
Barlow trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Barlow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barlow preventing the sweep.
Barlow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barlow with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sanford looking to control.
Barlow is stalling in the full guard.
Barlow scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barlow wants to pass the guard but Sanford is keeping the position.#SUB#
Sanford looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Sanford escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barlow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sanford keeping moving, preventing Barlow from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Barlow is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barlow's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sanford not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barlow makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Barlow dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sanford is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanford throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barlow stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD2#
Sanford gets caught napping as Barlow dives in and scores a takedown. Sanford manages to retain guard.#ES#
Sanford has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Barlow off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Sanford lands the left hand.
Sanford misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Barlow dives in and scores a takedown into Sanford's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Sanford looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Barlow has picked Sanford up and slammed him! Sanford can't keep hold of the triangle and Barlow manages to pass to side control!
Sanford looking for a sweep but Barlow has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Sanford in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Barlow landing strikes from the mount.
Sanford bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T1##SUB2#
Barlow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sanford trying to control the position from guard on top but Barlow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanford trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanford trying to control the position from guard on top but Barlow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barlow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barlow seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sanford looking to sit in guard and control but Barlow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Barlow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sanford has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barlow has managed to get both his arms back between Sanford's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barlow is working Sanford over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barlow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanford is keeping the position for now.
Barlow lands a couple of digs.
Sanford is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barlow advances position into side control!
Barlow scores with a couple of short elbows.#T3#
Sanford is looking for a sweep.
Sanford struggling a bit here.
Barlow scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sanford to see if he's OK.
Barlow looks up at the clock and then as Sanford takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Barlow smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Barlow creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sanford on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sanford is looking to reverse the position.
Barlow cracks Sanford with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SU2#
Barlow stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Barlow dodges the punch combination from Sanford.
Barlow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barlow avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4#
Sanford misses with a low kick.
Sanford motions for Barlow to come forward. Sanford throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sanford moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBarlow.
Sanford throws a sloppy head kick and Barlow moves out of range easily.
Barlow takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#TD2#
Barlow looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanford tries to get to full guard but Barlow has control of the leg.
Barlow scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Barlow there.
Barlow drops an elbow to the side of Sanford's head.
Barlow slips a nice elbow through Sanford's hands, connecting with Sanford's forehead.
Barlow wants to pass to mount but Sanford is defending the position.
Barlow is taking a breather. Sanford says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Barlow 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Sanford lunges at Barlow with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barlow's hand.
Sanford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barlow drops his hands momentarily and Sanford takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD2#
Barlow throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sanford tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Barlow is in Sanford's guard.#SUB#
Sanford is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barlow passes into half guard.
Ground and pound from Barlow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barlow lands strikes from half guard.
Barlow trying to control from half guard but Sanford is working away.
Sanford has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barlow is working away from the top position though.
Barlow trying to pass the guard but Sanford defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Barlow lands strikes from half guard.
Barlow tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB#
Sanford looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sanford on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Barlow seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sanford does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barlow takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sanford tries to roll over but Barlow keeps him under control.
Barlow is taking a breather. Sanford 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.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barlow lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Barlow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Barlow scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Barlow. #SUB2#
Barlow has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Sanford defend it? Barlow steps over the head and cranks it - Sanford is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Barlow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ken Barlow!
After winning the bout, Ken Barlow thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Joeseph Sanford spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll come back better, and prove that I'm the best in this division.'. |
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 44
Date: Jul 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barlow shoots in looking for a takedown but Hooper manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barlow's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hooper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#KD2#
Nice combo by Hooper! Oh, that's hurt him - Barlow falls to the canvas and Hooper follows him into side control. #ROC2#Barlow is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Ken Barlow has been cut.
Barlow is trying to buck Hooper off.
Oh Barlow is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barlow is trying to get back to half guard.
Barlow is trying to control Hooper's posture but Hooper avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hooper in side control, throwing shots but Barlow defends.
Barlow wants to control but Hooper postures up.
Barlow seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Hooper goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Barlow has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hooper but great work by Barlow.
Hooper can't do much from the bottom here.
Barlow landing strikes.
Barlow has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hooper pushes Barlow away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Barlow gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Barlow is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hooper has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hooper struggling a bit here.#T1#
Hooper prevents Barlow from moving into mount. #SU#
Barlow stands up.
Hooper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barlow went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD#
Barlow looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hooper!
Barlow is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barlow in side control lands a decent elbow.
Barlow working away.
Hooper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barlow. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barlow lands a nice forearm strike.
Hooper is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hooper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barlow lands a nice forearm strike. #T2#
Hooper tries to buck Barlow off but Barlow is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hooper can do anything to dispel that myth.
Barlow wants to control but Hooper is keeping him busy.
Hooper is working to avoid the ground and pound but Barlow connects with a decent elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hooper takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hooper takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T3#
Barlow has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hooper!
Barlow trying to control but Hooper is having none of it.
Hooper is bucking up trying to escape but Barlow cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Barlow lands with some strikes.
Hooper really wants to buck Barlow off and get back to his feet.
Hooper is working to get back to half guard.
Barlow can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hooper is looking to escape.
Barlow raining down hammerfists from mount.#T4#
Hooper is trying to escape the mount.
Barlow lands a big elbow.
Barlow lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hooper hang on?
Hooper can't escape the position.
Barlow trying to control but Hooper is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hooper tries to hold on but Barlow pushes him away.
Barlow can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hooper is looking to escape.
Hooper in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Barlow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ken Barlow's cut.
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#
Barlow shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hooper but Hooper pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barlow takes one to the side of the head.
Hooper looks to land a combination but Barlow avoids it well.
Barlow avoids the head kick by Hooper.
Hooper fails with an attempt to clinch.
A lazy left from Hooper finds it's target.#CL2#
Hooper rushes Barlow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hooper avoiding damage.
A short uppercut from Hooper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barlow tries for a takedown but Hooper manages to get underhooks.
Hooper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barlow backwards.
Barlow tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hooper smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Barlow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barlow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Barlow backs off Hooper throws a huge counter combo but Barlow manages to avoid it all.#T1##KD2#
Hooper drops his shoulder and cracks Barlow with a huge uppercut! Barlow goes down! Can Hooper finish him?
Hooper trying to control but Barlow is working from the bottom.
Hooper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barlow keeping moving, preventing Hooper from controlling successfully.
Hooper is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hooper wants to stand but Barlow has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hooper with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Hooper wants to control from the top but Barlow keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ken Barlow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barlow trying to keep a closed guard but Hooper is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Danilo Hooper seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Hooper has Barlow up against the cage in a clinch.
Barlow is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hooper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barlow backwards.
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!
Hooper is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hooper using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barlow has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hooper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Hooper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hooper swings for the body but Barlow moves out of range.
Barlow feinted with a counter takedown.#T3#
Hooper jabs Barlow to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ken Barlow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hooper scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hooper swinging wildly here.
BOOM! Hooper lands a beautiful left hook that drops Barlow. Barlow tries to recover but Hooper is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Barlow lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danilo Hooper!
A relieved looking Danilo Hooper thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 37
Date: Jun 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Barlow clinches up against the cage.
Barlow tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Barlow gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Barlow 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.
Willis is looking for a sweep. Barlow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Willis is staying active underneath Barlow, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barlow sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Willis defending well though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Willis is trying to control but can't.
Willis wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Barlow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Barlow is trying to control the action in half guard but Willis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Willis trying to control but Barlow postures up.
Barlow tries to pass the half guard into mount. Willis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barlow slips a nice elbow through Willis's hands, connecting with Willis's forehead.
Barlow trying to mount his opponent but Willis defends it. #T2#
Willis is looking to control Barlow's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Willis avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Barlow is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willis is pressing down on Barlow's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Barlow trying to control but Willis is working from the bottom.
Willis trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Barlow looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Barlow tries for a takedown but Willis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3#
Barlow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Willis sprawls well. Willis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barlow gets slowly back to his feet.
John Willis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Barlow.
Barlow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Willis as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Barlow shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Willis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Barlow trying to control but Willis is working from the bottom.
Willis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barlow working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Barlow drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Willis dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Willis trying to control the position from guard on top but Barlow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Willis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Barlow has his foot on Willis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Willis works his way back into a safe position though.
Barlow wants to improve his position but instead Willis has moved into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Willis stalling. #SUB2#
Barlow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Willis pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Barlow dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Willis rushes Barlow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barlow can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Barlow jumps guard.
Willis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Barlow working for a triangle but Willis defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Barlow is looking to stand back up but Willis counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Barlow.
Willis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barlow does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barlow works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barlow is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Barlow is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Willis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barlow.
Barlow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Willis is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Barlow throwing strikes from guard but Willis blocks nicely.
Willis looking to control.
#SUB2#
Barlow drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Willis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barlow has Willis in his guard.#REVR#
Barlow pulls Willis in close to prevent any damage.
Willis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ken Barlow has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Willis wants to pass the guard but Barlow is keeping the position.
Willis trying to control but Barlow is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Barlow holds on and takes a little breather.
Barlow is trying to keep Willis in close.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barlow wants to sweep here but Willis controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Barlow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barlow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
John Willis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Barlow.
Willis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Barlow shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Willis is trying to defend but Barlow finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Willis works his way to full guard. Good work.
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 John Willis will probably get the nod.
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##CL#
Willis rushes Barlow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Willis stalling.
#TD#
Willis gets control of Barlow's arms and successfully pulls guard. Willis will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Barlow is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barlow looking to pass the guard.
Barlow trying to control the position from guard on top but Willis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willis wants to sweep but no luck.
Barlow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Willis swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Willis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Barlow is working Willis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Willis trying to keep a closed guard but Barlow is proving a slippery customer.
Willis keeping moving, preventing Barlow from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
John Willis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barlow misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Barlow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Willis sprawls well. Willis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barlow gets slowly back to his feet.
Barlow shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Willis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
John Willis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Barlow.
Barlow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barlow.
Willis is looking to counter punch.
Willis moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That kick from Willis tenderised Barlow's leg. Barlow is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barlow shoots for a takedown but Willis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barlow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Willis gets caught napping as Barlow dives in and scores a takedown. Willis manages to retain guard.
Willis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barlow is looking to work some ground and pound but Willis has wrist control.
Willis is controlling Barlow's posture.
Willis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barlow manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T3#
Willis passes into half guard.
Willis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Barlow really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Willis fails to advance to Barlow's back. #T4#
Willis wants to control the pace but Barlow is squirming around nicely.
Barlow wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Willis seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Barlow is holding on tight.
Barlow manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barlow is trying to get back to full guard.
Barlow is refusing to be controlled, as Willis sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Willis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Willis 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 John Mangel scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
RRFC 42: The Kings
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Molloway closes the distance and pushes Barlow back into the cage.
Barlow looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Molloway landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Molloway scores a nice knee to the body.
Molloway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barlows head.
Molloway lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Ken Barlow has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Molloway.
Molloway lands a good knee to the midsection. Barlow won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Molloway.
Molloway lands a good knee to the midsection. Barlow won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Molloway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Molloway lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barlow or not.
Molloway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barlow backwards.
Molloway scores with a knee to the head.
#ROC#Barlow is rocked!
Molloway is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Barlow is still on wobbly legs! Can Molloway finish him?
The two fighters are battling for control here. Barlow trying to break out of Molloway's Thai clinch. Molloway unloads with a massive knee right up the middle that drops Barlow to the canvas! He's out cold! Wow, what a knee by Molloway!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Hax Molloway!
Hax Molloway was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 33
Date: May 24, 2020 |
#R1#
DelToro swinging wildly here.
As DelToro backs off Barlow throws a huge counter combo but DelToro manages to avoid it all.
Barlow throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around DelToro's waist but DelToro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barlow off to one side. #TD#
DelToro drives through with a takedown into Barlow's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DelToro is in close to Barlow's body, working some short punches and elbows.
DelToro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
DelToro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Barlow manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. DelToro manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barlow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barlow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barlow stands and throws DelToro's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Barlow remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T1#
DelToro is not content to let Barlow control the position.
Barlow tries to move to mount but DelToro blocks the move with his legs.
Barlow is looking to take a break and control but DelToro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
DelToro is trying to control Barlow's posture but Barlow avoids it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barlow is looking to take a break and control but DelToro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barlow working away.
I wouldn't like to be where DelToro is right now.
DelToro wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
DelToro is looking to regain half guard here but Barlow keeps moving and retains side control.
Barlow throws an elbow but DelToro slips to the side and avoids it well.#T3#
DelToro tries to escape but Barlow is in control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Barlow grinds an elbow into DelToro's temple.
DelToro is pushing Barlow's head away, looking to escape. Barlow manages to hold on to the position though.
Barlow working the body and head with strikes.
DelToro takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Barlow working the ground and pound but DelToro is defending the strikes.
Barlow controls the position from side control.
Barlow sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but DelToro is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
DelToro scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T4#
Barlow is doing well to control the position and prevent DelToro from advancing to side control.
DelToro throwing shots but Barlow is blocking nicely.
Barlow on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
DelToro thows a huge punch but Barlow dodges it nicely.
#ES2#
Barlow manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD#
DelToro drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DelToro in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DelToro cracks Barlow with a big elbow.
Barlow taking punishment in the form of punches.
DelToro cracks Barlow with an elbow. That is naaassty.
DelToro tries to score with some ground and pound. Barlow controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alejandro DelToro will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
DelToro has Barlow up against the cage in a clinch.
DelToro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
DelToro is trying to push Barlow away but Barlow has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Barlow is looking for a takedown.
DelToro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
DelToro is trying to break the clinch but Barlow has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barlow is working for takedown but DelToro is calmly controlling the position for now.
DelToro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barlow has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
DelToro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1##TD#
DelToro bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
DelToro working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
DelToro wants to control but Barlow is keeping him busy.
DelToro tries to score with some ground and pound. Barlow controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
DelToro wants to control but Barlow is keeping him busy.
DelToro controls the position from side control.
You can see the frustration on Barlow's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Barlow regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DelToro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barlow has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
DelToro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
DelToro is stalling here. Barlow is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! DelToro seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Barlow has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
DelToro is trying to control Barlow's posture but Barlow avoids it.
Barlow throws an elbow but DelToro slips to the side and avoids it well.
DelToro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barlow on 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!
DelToro is trying to get back to half guard.
DelToro on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if DelToro tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Barlow throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Barlow misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
DelToro is trying to control Barlow's posture but Barlow avoids it.
Barlow wants to control but DelToro is keeping him busy.
Barlow in side control, throwing shots but DelToro defends.
DelToro has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Barlow wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by DelToro, who protects the arm well. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Barlow throwing shots but missing, from side control.
DelToro struggling a bit here.
Ken Barlow has got the better of the ground game so far.
DelToro avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Barlow.
Barlow is looking to take a break and control but DelToro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DelToro wants to control but Barlow postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ken Barlow will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD#
DelToro decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
DelToro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Barlow makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barlow.
DelToro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barlow is trying to control the position from the bottom.
DelToro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
DelToro stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Barlow has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! DelToro manages to get his head free but now Barlow has transitioned to an armbar! DelToro grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Barlow! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ken Barlow!
Ken Barlow decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 35
Date: May 06, 2020 |
#R1#
Poker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD2#
Barlow closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Barlow is keen to just control but Poker is a slippery customer.
Barlow throwing shots but Poker is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Barlow is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Poker sees it coming and defends easily.
Barlow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poker keeps working.
Well, if Barlow is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barlow working over Poker with some ground and pound. Poker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Barlow missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barlow is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barlow wants to pass the guard but Poker is defending well.
Barlow thows a huge punch but Poker dodges it nicely.
Barlow throwing shots but Poker is blocking nicely.
Barlow missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barlow is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Poker is staying active underneath Barlow, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Poker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Barlow is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poker gets back to full guard.
Barlow postures up.
Barlow trying to control but Poker is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Poker throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Barlow.
Poker connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Barlow covering up! Poker comes in with a big uppercut and Barlow goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Wesley Poker!
Post fight, Wesley Poker took to the microphone: 'After this win I think i've proven I'm one of the top fighters in the division, I want the Hax Molloway fight back, and after I redeem that loss, I'm coming for that belt! '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Barlow misses with a few strikes there.
Exotic blocks a head kick by Barlow.
Exotic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Joe Exotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Exotic there.
Barlow takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barlow wants to clinch up but Exotic keeps it at a distance.
Exotic's corner calls for a 1-2. Exotic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Exotic lands a lovely overhand right.
Barlow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Barlow tries to get set, Exotic tries to push him back and clinch up but Barlow manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice cross by Exotic.
Barlow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Exotic paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Barlow tries to keep at a distance but Exotic has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Exotic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Exotic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barlow tries to circle away but Exotic has him pinned against the cage.
Good body shot from Exotic.
Barlow blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Exotic fails to land.
Barlow tries to land a knee to the head but Exotic blocks with his arms.
Exotic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Exotic throws a punch but it's blocked by Barlow.
A short left from Exotic.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Exotic.
Exotic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barlow prevents a body shot from Exotic.
Barlow misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Barlow successfully pulls guard.
Exotic wants to stand and escape but instead Barlow has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Barlow looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Exotic wants to stand but Barlow is controlling the position.
Barlow controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Barlow thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barlow slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Barlow won't allow Exotic to get back to his feet.
Exotic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Exotic tries to get out of the position.
Barlow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Exotic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barlow scoring with punches to the head and body.
Exotic keeping full guard, as Barlow tries to pass.
Exotic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barlow on the ground.
Barlow makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Barlow is stalling in the full guard.
Exotic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barlow keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Exotic's head.
Barlow slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Barlow in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Exotic is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ken Barlow!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Marshall enables Barlow to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Marshall manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Barlow postures up.
Barlow lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barlow working some strikes from top position.
Barlow chips away with some ground and pound.
Marshall on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marshall tries to get out of the position.
Barlow wants to get up but he can't break Marshall's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Barlow is looking to work some ground and pound but Marshall has wrist control.
Barlow seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Barlow drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barlow jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barlow postures up and lands a big shot to Marshall's brow.
Barlow controls from within his opponent's guard.
Barlow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Marshall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barlow postures up.
Barlow has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Marshall is proving hard to escape from.
Marshall tries to strike from the bottom.
Barlow is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barlow is stalling in the full guard.
Barlow's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Marshall keeps the fight on the outside.
Barlow throws a leg kick #TD#
and Marshall decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Barlow's guard.
Marshall stopping the sweep attempt from Barlow.
Barlow keeping moving, preventing Marshall from controlling successfully.
Barlow wants to sweep but no luck.
Marshall knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barlow on the ground.#SUB2#
Barlow looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Marshall is defending well. Barlow quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Marshall has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Barlow celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ken Barlow!
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