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Event:
G | 43
Date: Sep 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chester's head.#CUT#It looks like Charles Chester has been cut.
Barbosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chester tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chester blocks a head kick by Barbosa.
Chester throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Chester lands with a straight right. Barbosa didn't see that one coming.
Chester fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barbosa on the side of the head.
Chester lands a body shot.
Chester has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barbosa.
Chester dips to his left and cracks Barbosa with an uppercut!
Chester lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chester digs a good hook to Barbosa's body.
Barbosa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Arthur Barbosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Chester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa throws a big counter combination but Chester scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Barbosa misses with a combination
and Chester counters with a left to the body.
A punch combination from Barbosa misses.
Chester throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barbosa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barbosa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Chester moves out of range.
Chester fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barbosa is breathing heavily.#T2#
Chester connects with a looping right hand.
#TD2#
Chester fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Barbosa to the ground. Chester is now in Barbosa's guard.
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!
Chester slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chester uses his free foot to push down on Barbosa's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Barbosa. #SUB2#
Chester is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Barbosa can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Barbosa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chester on the ground.
Chester controlling the pace for now.
Chester putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#SUB2#
Chester working for a submission but Barbosa is keeping him at bay. #T3##SUB2#
Chester jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Barbosa is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Barbosa and Chester has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Barbosa is pushing Chester's head away, looking to escape. Chester manages to hold on to the position though.
Barbosa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barbosa tries to get out of the position.
Chester lands an elbow.
Barbosa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Barbosa is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Chester is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barbosa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Barbosa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T4#
Barbosa is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Chester asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Chester wants to control but Barbosa is keeping him busy.
Barbosa wants to get back to his feet but Chester drags him back down.
Chester trying to control the position but Barbosa is working away.
Chester scores with a couple of short elbows.
Barbosa is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Chester is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Chester is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barbosa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chester looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Chester has hold of Barbosa's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Barbosa seems comfortable defending it but Chester has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Barbosa is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Barbosa is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Chester couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charles Chester!
Charles Chester tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
G | 39
Date: Sep 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hollins blocks the body kick.
Barbosa connects with a right hand. Hollins shakes it off.
Barbosa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A left lands for Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
so Hollins counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Barbosa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Barbosa has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hollins has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa is trying to force a seperation but Hollins has the dominant position.
Hollins wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC#
Barbosa breaks from the clinch.
Barbosa leaves Hollins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hollins.
Arthur Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxwell Hollins.
Barbosa misses with a low kick.
Barbosa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hollins feints the counter takedown.
Barbosa lands a right hook to the body.
Barbosa moves in looking to clinch but Hollins pushes him off.
Hollins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hollins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barbosa.
#T2#
Hollins fails with a takedown attempt.
Barbosa connects with a jab.
Hollins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barbosa throws a big counter combination but Hollins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Arthur Barbosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
A combination from Barbosa does no damage.
Nice body kick there by Barbosa.
Barbosa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hollins has time to react.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Hollins moves out of range.
Hollins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barbosa lands with a hook. Hollins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD2#
Hollins fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Barbosa to the ground. Hollins is now in Barbosa's guard.
Hollins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barbosa wants to get back to his feet but Hollins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hollins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Hollins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hollins won't allow Barbosa to get back to his feet. #ES#
Barbosa is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Barbosa cracks Hollins with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#Hollins is rocked!
A head kick misses from Barbosa.
Hollins with the counter takedown but Barbosa avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Barbosa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Hollins looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Barbosa!
Barbosa is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hollins connects with a decent elbow.
Barbosa is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hollins asserts his dominance and retains side control.#ES#
Barbosa explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Hollins shoots and misses
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barbosa connects with a looping right hand.
Barbosa throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Hollins decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Barbosa's guard.#ES#
Barbosa has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hollins has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
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!
Barbosa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hollins backwards. #T1##BC#
Barbosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hollins fails to land the takedown.
Hollins tries for a takedown but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Arthur Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxwell Hollins.
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Barbosa has Hollins up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Hollins wants a takedown.
Barbosa effectively controlling the action here.
Barbosa prevents the takedown attempt.
Barbosa has had enough of the clinch but Hollins keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Barbosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barbosa - that will leave a mark!
Hollins tries for a takedown but Barbosa circles away easily
and Barbosa counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Hollins badly! Barbosa follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Hollins out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Barbosa finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Arthur Barbosa!
Arthur Barbosa bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Maxwell Hollins stepped up to the mic, saying 'I dont really.... care many more fights to come out of me.....'. |
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Event:
G | 31
Date: Aug 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Ran as he connects with a hook.
Barbosa is looking to land body kicks.
Ran digs a good hook to Barbosa's body.
Ran moves out of range of the body kick.
A left lands for Ran.
Ran clobbers Barbosa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ran throws a good cross that connects.
Barbosa tries to clinch
and Ran counters with a straight right hand.
Barbosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ran scores with a sloppy right hand. Barbosa should have avoided that one.
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!
Ran digs a good hook to Barbosa's body.
Barbosa needs to keep his hands up - Ran had a free shot at his head there.#ROC2#Barbosa is rocked!
Ran circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Barbosa tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Ran wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ran Ran!
Ran Ran bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
G | 28
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Mayhem.
Barbosa scoring well with a low kick there.
Barbosa looks to clinch
and Mayhem counters with a nice body shot.
Barbosa tries to clinch up but Mayhem circles away and keeps his distance.
Mayhem swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mayhem moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
Barbosa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Barbosa. Those never looked like landing.
Nice straight punches there by Mayhem. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mayhem.
Mayhem blocks a head kick by Barbosa.
Mayhem moves out of range of the leg kick from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a sloppy head kick
and Mayhem counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mayhem scores with a jab to the body.
Mayhem cracks Barbosa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayhem lands a nice hook to Barbosa's body. Barbosa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barbosa wants to clinch up but Mayhem keeps it at a distance.
Barbosa misses the jab.
Mayhem cracks Barbosa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mayhem takes a kick to the side of the head.#T1#
Mayhem scores with a hook to the body. Barbosa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mayhem lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mayhem circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mayhem cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mayhem scores with a jab to the body.
Mayhem circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mayhem connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mayhem throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barbosa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barbosa walks into a straight right hand from Mayhem.
Arthur Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayhem throws a combination. Barbosa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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!
Mayhem with a nice cross.
Barbosa drops his hands momentarily and Mayhem takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barbosa misses with a low kick.
Barbosa moves forwards but Mayhem connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
A head kick by Barbosa misses
enabling Mayhem to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Barbosa is rocked!
Mayhem connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oh Barbosa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mayhem connects with a superb combination that knocks Barbosa out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Mayhem before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Barbosa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marshal Mayhem!
A victorious Marshal Mayhem thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
G | 24: Krylov x Zhao
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
Barbosa thuds his right hand into Ootempants's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barbosa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ootempants manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ootempants works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ootempants slips a jab from Barbosa.
Nice uppercut there from Ootempants.
Barbosa misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ootempants! But no joy.
Ootempants fails to land the takedown.
Barbosa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ootempants lands a lovely overhand right.
Ootempants tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barbosa defends well and Ootempants ends up having to push Barbosa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barbosa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ootempants throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa throws a big shot that misses.
Ootempants is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barbosa with a body shot.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbosa misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Ootempants on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barbosa throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Ootempants.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barbosa throws a lazy right hand but Ootempants sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ootempants pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Barbosa back to the cage. Ootempants follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Barbosa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa throws a low kick, looking for Ootempants's leg but Ootempants calmly moves out of range.
And Ootempants tries to counter it with a takedown but Barbosa pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Ootempants closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Barbosa's guard.
Barbosa is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Armored Fitness & Sparring that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Barbosa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barbosa tries to get out of the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ootempants is stalling in the full guard.
Barbosa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ootempants stands and throws Barbosa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Barbosa taking a bit of punishment here - Ootempants scoring with strikes. #T2##SUB2#
Ootempants looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ootempants lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Barbosa down.
Ootempants wants to control but Barbosa is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Ootempants is trying to get an arm triangle but Barbosa is defending well.
Ootempants scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ootempants has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ootempants lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB2#
Ootempants working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Barbosa wants to get back to his feet.
Ootempants connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Barbosa some visible discomfort.
#T3##SUB2#
Ootempants is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barbosa has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Barbosa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ootempants landing a few strikes.
Ootempants working the ground and pound from side control.
Ootempants wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barbosa keeps working. #SUB2#
Ootempants thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa is trying to buck Ootempants off.
Ootempants working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Ootempants has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Barbosa!#SUB2#
Ootempants is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Barbosa is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Barbosa flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Ootempants anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Barbosa and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Ootempants slips an arm under Barbosa chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Ootempants has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Ootempants is squeezing on Barbosa like an anaconda would it's prey. Barbosa fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Peter Ootempants!
Peter Ootempants made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Whotempants? Ooooootempaaaaaants!!!! '. |
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Event:
G | 19: Zaitoun x Lock
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slevin with a nice calf kick.
Barbosa throws a leg kick
and Slevin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick from Slevin, right into the meat of the thigh.
#CL#
Barbosa clinches with his opponent.
Barbosa prevents Slevin from breaking the clinch.
I was talking to Barbosa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Barbosa.
Slevin is trying to break the clinch but Barbosa has him pressed against the cage.
Barbosa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Barbosa manages to break the clinch.
Barbosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slevin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Barbosa lands a leg kick that knocks Slevin off balance momentarily.
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Slevin moves away and avoids it.
Barbosa takes a swing at Slevin's ribcage but misses.
Slevin checks a leg kick.
Slevin throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slevin fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Barbosa has Slevin up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slevin is trying to force a seperation but Barbosa has the dominant position.#T1#
A short left from Barbosa.
Barbosa is stalling here.
Slevin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barbosa has him pressed against the cage.
Barbosa lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbosa. #CUT#It looks like Lucky Slevin has been cut.
A short right from Barbosa.
Slevin is looking to break free of the clinch but Barbosa has double underhooks. #BC#
Barbosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slevin lands with an uppercut that bounces Barbosa off the cage and back into range.
Slevin throws a hook but Barbosa avoids it easily.#KD#
Slevin ducks straight into an uppercut from Barbosa and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Slevin manages to regain guard straight away.
#ROC#Slevin is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SU#
Slevin is working an open guard so Barbosa takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2##KD#
Barbosa lands a big shot that drops Slevin! Can he finish him?
Slevin is still in real trouble! Can Barbosa finish him?
Barbosa postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Slevin covers up, he's hurt! Barbosa keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Barbosa and the ref steps in to end the fight! Barbosa can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arthur Barbosa!
Arthur Barbosa bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
G | 15: Prince x Lothbrok
Date: Jun 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa keeps the fight on the outside.
Barbosa avoids the head kick by Woodward.
#CL2#
Woodward moves into the clinch successfully.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Barbosa breaks from the clinch.
Woodward uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barbosa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Barbosa has knocked Woodward down with a huge combo! Barbosa steps away and waves a wobbly Woodward back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Woodward is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Dani Woodward has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Woodward catches Barbosa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Woodward is still on wobbly legs! Can Barbosa finish him?
Woodward throws a series of punches but Barbosa avoids them all with ease.
Woodward seems to have recovered his senses.
Woodward looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Woodward is looking to clinch.
Barbosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but Woodward checks it.
Woodward lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barbosa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from Barbosa. #CL2#
Woodward has managed to clinch.
Woodward misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Woodward stops a takedown attempt from Barbosa.
Woodward wants to break the clinch but can't.
Woodward using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Barbosa taking a breather.
Woodward lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Woodward landing knees to the body.
Woodward lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Woodward lands a body shot in the clinch.
Barbosa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Woodward pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Barbosa is breathing heavily.
Woodward lands with a light punch inside.
Barbosa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Woodward.
Woodward drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barbosa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Woodward with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T2#
Barbosa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Woodward avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbosa is trying to break the clinch but Woodward has him pressed against the cage.
Barbosa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Woodward's efforts to push away.
Woodward looking to stall.
#BC#
Barbosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Woodward tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barbosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Woodward throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woodward darts in looking for a takedown but Barbosa gets double underhooks and turns Woodward into the cage.
Woodward throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Woodward instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Woodward. #BC2#
Woodward breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Woodward fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Woodward will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD#
Barbosa drives through with a takedown into Woodward's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Woodward wants to sweep but no luck.
Barbosa works over Woodward with some ground and pound from guard.#SU#
Barbosa stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barbosa is defended easily by Woodward.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but Woodward moved away.
Barbosa slips a jab and a cross from Woodward.
Barbosa lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Woodward is looking to clinch. #T4#
Woodward takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Woodward tries to bum rush Barbosa with a series of wild strikes but Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Woodward lands a high kick!
#CL2#
Woodward drives through and clinches with Barbosa against the cage.
Woodward jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barbosa walks away with a smile on his face. Woodward gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Woodward checks a leg kick.
Woodward tries to bum rush Barbosa with a series of wild strikes but Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barbosa throws a chopping leg kick but Woodward manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barbosa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Woodward keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Woodward tries to clinch up but Barbosa circles away and keeps his distance.
Barbosa is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Woodward clinches with his opponent.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Woodward.
#BC2#
Woodward breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Woodward rushes Barbosa and presses him up against the cage.
Woodward stalling the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dani Woodward will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dani Woodward'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#
Woodward is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barbosa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Woodward has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barbosa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Woodward tries to avoid it but Barbosa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Woodward to the ground. Woodward escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barbosa lands a glancing blow to the side of Woodward's head.
Woodward shoots in and drives through. Barbosa sprawls well.
Barbosa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Woodward looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Woodward is looking to clinch.
Barbosa is looking to counter punch.
Barbosa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Woodward drives through and clinches with Barbosa against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woodward working hard to break the clinch.
Woodward content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Woodward is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Barbosa breaks the clinch.
Barbosa connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Barbosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Woodward is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Woodward is looking to clinch.
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Woodward lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barbosa circles away quickly and effectively.
Woodward tries to clinch but Barbosa moves out of range.
No joy there for Barbosa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Woodward moves into the clinch.
Barbosa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Woodward fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Barbosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Woodward throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Woodward clinches with his opponent.
Woodward fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Woodward blocking some punches.
Woodward with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barbosa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Woodward breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T2#
Woodward tries for a takedown but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Woodward lands a glancing blow to the side of Barbosa's head.
Woodward misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Woodward throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barbosa's waist but Barbosa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Woodward off to one side.
Barbosa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Woodward checks it well.
Woodward tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barbosa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Woodward takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barbosa throws a low kick, looking for Woodward's leg but Woodward calmly moves out of range.
Woodward tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barbosa circles away from the clinch attempt.
An inside leg kick from Barbosa misses.
Woodward unleashes a big counter combination but Barbosa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Barbosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Woodward looks to land a combination but Barbosa avoids it well.
Woodward lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL2#
Woodward clinches up against the cage.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Barbosa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Woodward prevents it.
Woodward wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The referee calls for Woodward to work.
Woodward wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Woodward breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Woodward uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
Barbosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Woodward.
Barbosa lands a slapping body shot.
Woodward wants to clinch.
Woodward fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barbosa on the side of the head.#T4#
Barbosa keeps the fight on the outside.
Barbosa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Barbosa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Woodward avoids it really well and circles away.
Woodward doesn't manage to clinch there - Barbosa circles away.
Barbosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Woodward fails with an attempt to clinch.
Woodward connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dani Woodward is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Woodward.
Barbosa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Woodward tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barbosa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Woodward misses with a wild combination.
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!#CL2#
Woodward closes the distance and pushes Barbosa back into the cage.
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 Arthur Barbosa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dani Woodward's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Woodward scores with a head kick.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woodward was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
Woodward scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Horrible takedown attempt by Woodward or perhaps it was just good defense by Barbosa, which made it look bad.
Jab, jab by Barbosa - just one landing.
Woodward scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barbosa connects with a high kick.
A low kick from Barbosa is predictable there
and Woodward counters with a stiff right hand.
Woodward is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barbosa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barbosa looks to land a right hand but Woodward moved out of range.
Woodward tries to clinch but Barbosa is having none of it.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but Woodward sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barbosa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Woodward sizes up Barbosa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Woodward throws a nice head kick!
Woodward tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Woodward moves into the clinch successfully.
Woodward softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Woodward comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Barbosa controlling the action here for a moment.
Woodward is trying to pull guard but Barbosa has him pressed against the cage.
Barbosa letting Woodward take a breather here.
Barbosa lands a nice elbow.
Barbosa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barbosa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Woodward stalling in the clinch but Barbosa improves position. #T2#
Barbosa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Woodward is defending well.
Barbosa dodges an elbow strike from Woodward.
Barbosa is struggling to control the position.
A short right from Barbosa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa is looking to take this one to the mat.
Barbosa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Woodward lands a nice elbow.
Woodward wants to stall.
Woodward tries to break free but Barbosa pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Barbosa manages to break the clinch.
Woodward avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Woodward swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Woodward wants to clinch but Barbosa slips to the side
and Barbosa counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barbosa throws a nice looking combination but Woodward bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Woodward tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barbosa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Woodward throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Barbosa misses with a body kick.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Woodward moves out of range. #TD#
Woodward gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Barbosa to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Barbosa postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Woodward can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Woodward escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barbosa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barbosa looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Barbosa postures up.
Barbosa passes Woodward's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Barbosa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barbosa 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.
Barbosa working over Woodward with some ground and pound. Woodward looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Barbosa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Barbosa 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Barbosa!
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