Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 231 Klimenko vs Menezes
Date: Aug 27, 2023

#R1#
Joshy lands with a straight right. Barnes didn't see that one coming.
Joshy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Joshy tries to bum rush Barnes with a series of wild strikes but Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slow jab from Joshy misses its intended target.
Joshy throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joshy slips a straight right by Barnes.
Barnes misses with a hook. Joshy ducked under it nicely.
Joshy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barnes tries to work over Joshy's front leg with a kick but Joshy checks it.
Barnes slips a straight right by Joshy.
Barnes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Joshy back to the cage. Barnes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Joshy looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
Barnes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy left from Barnes finds it's target.
Joshy slips a straight right by Barnes.
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!
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joshy.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joshy was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.#T1#
Barnes throws a shot from downtown. Joshy moves away and avoids it.
Barnes lands the left hand.
Barnes slips a straight right by Joshy.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Joshy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Joshy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Joshy misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
And Barnes tries to counter it with a takedown but Joshy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Barnes looks to land a right hand but Joshy moved out of range.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joshy throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Barnes.
Barnes blocks a low kick nicely.
Joshy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barnes's hands.
Joshy misses the jab.#TD2#
Barnes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Joshy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Barnes is in Joshy's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Joshy actively working from the bottom here.
Barnes trying to control from Joshy's half guard. Joshy has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Joshy keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Joshy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Joshy looking to pass the guard.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Barnes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Joshy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnes has managed to get both his arms back between Joshy's legs - danger averted.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joshy swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Barnes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Barnes has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at QUBE Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barnes trying to control but Joshy is working from the bottom.
Barnes passes Joshy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barnes misses with a head shot. Joshy uses the momentum to regain guard.
Barnes distracts Joshy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barnes trying to control but Joshy is working from the bottom.
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Barnes cracks Joshy with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Joshy looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Barnes has picked Joshy up and slammed him! Joshy can't keep hold of the triangle and Barnes manages to pass to side control!
Barnes sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Joshy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Joshy is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Barnes moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Barnes trying to control the action but Joshy is working from the bottom.
Barnes in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Barnes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Joshy throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Joshy.
Barnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joshy lands a right hook to the body.
Joshy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joshy.
Barnes connects with a solid leg kick.
Barnes walks into a stiff left hand from Joshy.
Barnes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joshy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshy throws a head kick that misses.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joshy manages to avoid it.
Joshy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barnes.
Barnes throws a hook but Joshy blocks it.
Barnes connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Joshy throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Nice shot lands for Joshy.
Joshy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Joshy defends it well.
Joshy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Joshy.
Barnes moves out of range as Joshy throws a body kick.
Joshy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barnes loads up on a big right hand but Joshy slips the punch.
Joshy moves out of range of the body kick from Barnes.
Barnes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice defenses there by Joshy.
Joshy avoids a kick to the body.
Barnes throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jab from Joshy.
Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bam Bam Joshy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Joshy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Barnes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barnes.
Joshy looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes with the counter takedown but Joshy avoids it easily.
Joshy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barnes.
Bam Bam Joshy is winning the standup battle so far.
Joshy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joshy looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
Barnes swings for the body but Joshy moves out of range.
Joshy throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.
Joshy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes. #TD2#
Barnes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Joshy dodges the ground and pound from Barnes.#SUB2#
Barnes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Michael Barnes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Joshy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barnes off and has taken his back!#T3#
Barnes rolls, trying to escape but Joshy keeps control of the position.
Joshy seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Barnes trying to control the hands but Joshy won't let him.
Joshy doesn't have the hooks in and Barnes manages to turn into his guard.
Barnes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Joshy's head.
Barnes is working Joshy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Joshy keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joshy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Barnes trying to control but Joshy is working from the bottom.
Barnes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Joshy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Joshy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Joshy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barnes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barnes trying to control but Joshy is working from the bottom.
Barnes stands up over Joshy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michael Barnes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Barnes thows a leg kick but Joshy checks it #CL#
and Joshy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Joshy misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Barnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joshy avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Barnes lands with a good body shot.
That kick from Joshy tenderised Barnes's leg. Barnes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Joshy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barnes lands a body shot.
Joshy throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
Joshy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Joshy loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Barnes does it's job there.
Joshy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnes.
Joshy tries a low kick but Barnes avoids it.
And Barnes tries to counter it with a takedown but Joshy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Joshy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Joshy throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Joshy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnes circles away quickly and effectively.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
No luck for Barnes with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Barnes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Barnes is trying to ground and pound but Joshy uses the momentary lack of control by Barnes to regain half guard.
Barnes misses with a head shot. Joshy uses the momentum to regain guard.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Joshy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Joshy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joshy is keeping the position for now.
Barnes lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Joshy is looking to cinch up a triangle. Barnes throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Joshy's body to avoid the submission. Joshy has instead reached around Barnes's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Joshy arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bam Bam Joshy!

Event: DMMA 222 Roos vs Widenose
Date: Aug 06, 2023

#R1#
Zhao throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Zhao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Barnes throws a good cross that connects.
A head kick misses from Zhao.
Zhao throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnes has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Zhao is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Zhao looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zhao lands with a kick to the ribs.
Barnes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zhao feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao scores with a head kick. Barnes tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#It looks like Michael Barnes has been cut.
Zhao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Zhao finds it's way through Barnes's defenses.
A big left from Zhao misses.
Barnes throws a lazy uppercut
and Zhao counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Barnes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zhao checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice body punch from Barnes.
Barnes takes one to the side of the head.
Zhao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zhao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Barnes or perhaps it was just good defense by Zhao, which made it look bad.
Zhao moves away from the strike by Barnes.
Barnes lands with a hook. Zhao tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zhao staying out of range there.
Barnes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barnes. Zhao shrugs it off though.
Barnes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zhao throwing a counter right hand but Barnes manages to avoid it.#T2#
A good leg kick by Barnes.
Barnes wants to land a leg kick but Zhao is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Zhao misses the target.
Barnes throws a low kick, looking for Zhao's leg but Zhao calmly moves out of range.
Zhao throwing a counter right hand but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Zhao lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes scores with a hook to the body. Zhao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zhao throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Barnes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zhao slips a jab from Barnes.
Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zhao takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Barnes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Zhao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barnes throws out the jab.
Barnes throws a body punch but Zhao moves out of range.
Barnes checks a leg kick.#T3#
Barnes misses with a body kick.
Zhao misses with a straight left.
Barnes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zhao ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Barnes wants to land a leg kick but Zhao is out of range.
Barnes cracks Zhao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zhao checks a leg kick.
Zhao missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zhao walks into a left hand.
Barnes throws a body punch but Zhao moves out of range. #TD2#
Barnes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes distracts Zhao with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Zhao is controlling Barnes's posture.#SUB#
Barnes content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Zhao has locked up a guillotine! Zhao's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Barnes is holding on here and Zhao must be using up a lot of energy. Barnes has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Zhao gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jian Zhao!
During a confident post fight interview, Jian Zhao thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 214 Gora vs Mfer
Date: Jul 16, 2023

#R1#
Barnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darawan.
Nice defenses there by Darawan.
Barnes throws the left hand but Darawan avoids the punch easily.
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barnes defending well as Darawan loads up on a big left hand.
Darawan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Darawan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Darawan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Barnes misses.
Darawan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Darawan misses with a body kick.
Barnes has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Darawan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Darawan throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Barnes finds it's way through Darawan's defenses.
Darawan throws a body kick that misses.
Darawan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnes.
Barnes ducks right into an uppercut from Darawan.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Darawan connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Darawan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Darawan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
Barnes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Good work by Barnes as he checks the leg kick.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Darawan misses with a straight right.
Barnes walks into a straight right hand from Darawan.
A clash of legs there as Barnes blocks the low kick.
Barnes lands with a straight right. Darawan didn't see that one coming.
Darawan slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Darawan.
Barnes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Darawan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Darawan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Darawan.
Barnes jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Darawan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Darawan missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darawan throws a wild body kick that Barnes sees coming a mile off.
Darawan looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range.
Barnes blocks a head kick by Darawan. #TD2#
Barnes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Darawan was covering up waiting for the punch and Barnes finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Darawan uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Barnes blocks a low kick nicely.
Darawan looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barnes checks a leg kick.
Barnes tries to work over Darawan's front leg with a kick but Darawan checks it.
Darawan misses with a body shot.
Barnes lands with a nice body punch.
Darawan throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.#T3#
Darawan connects with a solid leg kick.
Barnes throws a quick inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Barnes.
A clash of legs there as Barnes blocks the low kick.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Darawan throws out the jab.
Barnes is looking to score with low kicks.
Darawan throws a big shot that misses.
Barnes with the counter takedown but Darawan avoids it easily.
Barnes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barnes. Darawan shrugs it off though.
Barnes slips a jab from Darawan.
Darawan slips a jab from Barnes.
Darawan gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Barnes counters with a shoot takedown. Darawan fights it but they end up in guard.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Darawan keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes throwing strikes from guard but Darawan blocks nicely. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes passes Darawan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Darawan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barnes wants to free his trapped foot but Darawan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Darawan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Barnes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Darawan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael Barnes will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Darawan swings widly with a right hand
and Barnes counters with a nice leg kick.
Darawan looks to land a body kick but Barnes moved away.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barnes throws a body punch but Darawan moves out of range.
Petcharon Darawan is winning the standup battle so far.
Darawan throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes misses with an uppercut. Darawan saw that one coming.
Darawan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
Barnes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Darawan.
Barnes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes missing with a left hand there. Darawan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barnes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barnes slips a jab from Darawan.
Barnes fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darawan moves away.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darawan was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Barnes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Darawan.
Darawan slips a jab from Barnes.
Petcharon Darawan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Darawan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Darawan.
Barnes moves forwards but Darawan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barnes misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Darawan misses the target.
Darawan misses with a body kick.
Barnes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crunch! Darawan slams his shin into Barnes's torso.
Darawan blocks a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Barnes blocks the leg kick.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Darawan.
Barnes scores with a shot to the body.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Darawan throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.
Darawan misses with a looping right.
Barnes scores with a kick to the body.
Darawan throws a leg kick
and Barnes counters with a good low kick that Darawan was not able to check.
Darawan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Darawan throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Darawan won't be happy with that.
The ground and pound from Barnes seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Michael Barnes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Darawan is looking for a sweep.
Barnes throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Darawan keeps working.
Barnes throws an elbow but Darawan slips to the side and avoids it well.
Darawan regains half guard, as Barnes was trying to land strikes.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Darawan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Darawan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Barnes. #T3#
Barnes throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Darawan has wrist control.
Darawan keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Darawan keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Darawan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Barnes 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.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Darawan is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Darawan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Darawan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Darawan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barnes throws an overhand right that lands on Darawan's shoulder, as Darawan tries to avoid the shot.
Petcharon Darawan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes moves out of range as Darawan throws a body kick.
And Barnes tries to counter it with a takedown but Darawan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Darawan lands a really nice looking cross but Barnes seems unphased.
A telegraphed right hand from Darawan misses the target.
Darawan slips a straight right by Barnes.
Barnes with a nice calf kick.
A jab from Barnes misses.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michael Barnes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Darawan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnes.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Darawan.
Barnes throws a body punch but Darawan moves out of range.
Darawan staying out of range there.
Darawan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barnes with a nice cross.
Barnes defending well as Darawan loads up on a big left hand.
Darawan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barnes slips under a jab.#CL#
Darawan moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Barnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Darawan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Darawan.
Darawan throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Darawan tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnes throws a big shot that misses.
Darawan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Barnes connects with a leg kick.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Darawan misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
Barnes thumps Darawan with a low kick.
Darawan throws the kick towards the body but Barnes avoids it.
Darawan slips under a jab from Barnes.
Darawan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Darawan throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
Barnes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice body punch from Barnes.
Barnes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Darawan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes throws the left hand but Darawan avoids the punch easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barnes.
Darawan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Darawan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barnes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Darawan defends well and Barnes ends up having to push Darawan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barnes slips a jab from Darawan.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes goes for a double leg but Darawan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Darawan continues to drive forward.#T2#
Darawan is looking to chop away at Barnes's legs.
A big right from Darawan misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darawan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Darawan is looking to chop away at Barnes's legs.
Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Darawan.
Darawan scores with a leg kick.
Darawan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Darawan throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
Barnes scores with a jab to the body.
Darawan misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
Barnes defending well as Darawan loads up on a big left hand.
Darawan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes misses the jab.
Darawan moves in looking to clinch but Barnes pushes him off.
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Darawan ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes slips under a jab.#T3#
Darawan misses with a straight right.
Darawan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Darawan needs to keep his hands up - Barnes had a free shot at his head there.
Darawan takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Barnes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Darawan eats them both and turns towards Barnes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Darawan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barnes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barnes connects with a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barnes. Darawan shrugs it off though.
Darawan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Darawan feints and then cracks Barnes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barnes down.
Darawan throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Barnes with the counter takedown but Darawan avoids it easily.
Barnes shoots in and drives through. Darawan sprawls well.
Petcharon Darawan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petcharon Darawan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Barnes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darawan connects with a right hand. Barnes shakes it off.
Barnes lands a nice looking body shot.
Barnes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Darawan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Darawan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barnes throws a jab but it's blocked by Darawan.
Barnes thumps Darawan with a low kick.
Darawan throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barnes misses with a straight right.
Darawan scores with a hook.
Barnes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Darawan wants to land a leg kick but Barnes is out of range.
Darawan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barnes's sensitive parts.
Barnes lands a slapping body shot. #TD2#
Barnes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Darawan!
Michael Barnes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Darawan has left one of his arms exposed and Barnes doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Darawan screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Barnes!
An out of breath Michael Barnes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Petcharon Darawan had this to say: 'I have nothing to say.'.

Event: DMMA 200 Pinkman vs Grant 3
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Egyptian. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barnes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Egyptian momentarily.
Egyptian shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily.
Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes throws out a leg kick but Egyptian moves out of range and Barnes only half commits.
Barnes throws a leg kick
and Egyptian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Egyptian thuds a left hand into Barnes's body.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Barnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Egyptian ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Egyptian is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barnes misses with an uppercut.
Egyptian changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Egyptian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Egyptian tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
A low kick from Barnes misses
and Egyptian counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Barnes.
Egyptian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Egyptian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes attempts a counter takedown but Egyptian avoids it well and moves away.
Egyptian takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barnes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Egyptian looks for a takedown but Barnes sprawls well.
Barnes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Egyptian's coach down at The Infamous Duranto Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Egyptian's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A low kick from Barnes misses #TD2#
and Egyptian counters with a single leg into guard. Barnes didn't expect that.
Barnes looking to control.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Egyptian tries to pass.
Egyptian scoring with punches to the head and body.
Egyptian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Egyptian sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barnes's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes trying to control here.
Egyptian tries to pass to full mount but Barnes defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
Egyptian controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Egyptian tries to pass.
Egyptian controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Egyptian from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Barnes looking for a guillotine here but Egyptian defends easily.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Egyptian from controlling successfully.
Egyptian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Egyptian controlling him for the moment. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Barnes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Egyptian landing some decent shots from guard.
Egyptian 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Egyptian trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Barnes misses with a lunging right hand
and Egyptian counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barnes thinking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ishmael Egyptian will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Barnes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Egyptian.
Barnes throws a jab but it's blocked by Egyptian.
Egyptian changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barnes misses with a right hand
and Egyptian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Egyptian manages to avoid it.
Barnes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Egyptian is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Egyptian checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Egyptian let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barnes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Barnes misses the target.
Egyptian shoots in and drives through. Barnes sprawls well.#TD#
Barnes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Egyptian keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T1#
Barnes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barnes thows a huge punch but Egyptian dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Egyptian is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Barnes stalling away here and it's allowed Egyptian to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2#
Egyptian looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnes wants to stand but Egyptian has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Egyptian is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Egyptian is on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
Egyptian trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Egyptian looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Egyptian is looking for a triangle but Barnes pushes his legs off easily.
Barnes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Egyptian looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes trying to control but Egyptian is working from the bottom.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Egyptian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3##SUB2#
Egyptian is looking for a triangle but Barnes pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Egyptian looking for a guillotine here but Barnes defends easily.
Egyptian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Egyptian is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Egyptian avoid being mounted?
Barnes wants to pass to mount but Egyptian is defending the position. #SUB2#
Egyptian is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily. #T4##SUB2#
Egyptian actively working from the bottom here.
Egyptian is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Egyptian looking for submissions off his back.
Barnes is trying to control. Egyptian wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Egyptian trying to hold on to Barnes's head to control him but Barnes postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes thows a huge punch but Egyptian dodges it nicely.
Egyptian trying to control from the bottom.
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Egyptian defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Barnes dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes with a nice calf kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Barnes misses the target.
Egyptian misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Barnes throws a body kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Egyptian.
Nice body punch from Egyptian.
Egyptian slips a jab from Barnes.
Egyptian feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Barnes misses #TD2#
so Egyptian counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Egyptian's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Egyptian trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Egyptian is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Egyptian landing some decent shots from guard.
Egyptian trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Barnes throws his legs up looking for a submission but Egyptian uses it to pass to side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Egyptian controlling from side mount.
Egyptian advances nicely into full mount. #SUB2#
Egyptian goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Egyptian trying to control the position. #T2##SUB2#
Egyptian throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barnes stands up over Egyptian, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Egyptian working for a triangle but Barnes defends it easily. #SUB2#
Barnes sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Egyptian doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Barnes paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Egyptian - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ishmael Egyptian!
A very excited looking Ishmael Egyptian made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DMMA 191 Hightower vs Vilkas 2
Date: May 07, 2023

#R1#
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Figueroa blocks a jab.
Figueroa tries to counter with a clinch but Barnes shakes him off and moves away.
Gustavo Figueroa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes avoids the head kick by Figueroa.
Figueroa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barnes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Figueroa cracks Barnes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes sizes up Figueroa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Figueroa lands with a good body shot.
Figueroa looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barnes swings for the body but Figueroa moves out of range.
Figueroa tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from Barnes misses.
Figueroa feints a jab promting Barnes to slip. Figueroa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Barnes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Figueroa throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Figueroa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes attempts a counter takedown but Figueroa avoids it well and moves away.
Figueroa misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Figueroa misses.
Figueroa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barnes.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Figueroa moves away.
Barnes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Figueroa.
Barnes takes a swing at Figueroa's ribcage but misses.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Gustavo Figueroa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Figueroa throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnes attempts a counter takedown but Figueroa avoids it well and moves away.
Barnes connects with the punch.
Figueroa throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
Barnes is looking to slow Figueroa down with leg kicks.
Figueroa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnes avoids a kick to the body.
Figueroa throws a head kick but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Figueroa.#T2#
Barnes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Figueroa misses with a hook.
Barnes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Figueroa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barnes scrambles back to his feet.
Figueroa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barnes.
Barnes attempts a counter takedown but Figueroa avoids it well and moves away.
Figueroa throws a series of punches but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes lands with a cross.
Barnes throws a right and a left that Figueroa avoids nicely.
Figueroa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Figueroa throws a lazy head kick #TD#
so Barnes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Figueroa keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Blacksmith MMA Gym ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡² inform us that Figueroa has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Barnes 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.
Barnes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barnes throwing strikes from guard but Figueroa blocks nicely. #T3#
Figueroa keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Figueroa 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.
Barnes lands a couple of elbows.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Figueroa has wrist control.
Barnes trying to control but Figueroa is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Figueroa has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Barnes is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Figueroa tries a body shot but Barnes blocks it.
Barnes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Figueroa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Figueroa is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Figueroa is looking to chop away at Barnes's legs.
Barnes attempts a counter takedown but Figueroa avoids it well and moves away.
Barnes with a nice cross.#T4#
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Figueroa.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Figueroa misses the jab.
Barnes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Barnes ducks right into an uppercut from Figueroa.
Figueroa scores with the left hand. Barnes knows he should have avoided that one.
Figueroa throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Figueroa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Figueroa lands with a nice combination. Barnes backs away looking to recover.
Barnes avoids the head kick by Figueroa.
Barnes tests Figueroa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Figueroa throws a big shot that misses.
Barnes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Figueroa throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes lands a nice shot that snaps Figueroa's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Figueroa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Figueroa misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Barnes counters with a shoot takedown. Figueroa fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Figueroa is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Barnes presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Figueroa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Figueroa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Figueroa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Figueroa pushes Barnes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Barnes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Figueroa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Figueroa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #TD#
Barnes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Figueroa is trying to control Barnes's posture but Barnes avoids it.
Figueroa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes lands a nice forearm strike.
Michael Barnes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB#
Barnes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Figueroa defending against the ground and pound.
Figueroa regains half guard there - taking advantage of Barnes's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Figueroa wants to get back to his feet.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Figueroa is defending well.
Barnes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barnes is taking a breather. Figueroa 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.
Figueroa tries to kick Barnes off but Barnes keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#ES2#
Figueroa pushes Barnes off and gets back to his feet.
Figueroa throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Figueroa defending well as Barnes loads up on a big left hand.
Barnes connects with a leg kick.
Figueroa throws a right hand that Barnes ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnes also avoids with ease.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Figueroa needs to keep his hands up - Barnes had a free shot at his head there.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Figueroa.
Figueroa throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Barnes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Figueroa!
Figueroa wants to get back to his feet.
Barnes scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Figueroa to see if he's OK.
Barnes trying to control the position but Figueroa is working away. #T3#
Figueroa tries to buck Barnes off but Barnes is having none of it.
Figueroa is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Barnes working the ground and pound but Figueroa is defending the strikes.
Figueroa is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Barnes has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Barnes scores with punches from side control.
Figueroa on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Figueroa on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T4#
Barnes connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Figueroa some visible discomfort.
Figueroa is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Figueroa is looking for a sweep.
Figueroa defending against the ground and pound. #SUB#
Barnes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barnes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Figueroa can't do much from the bottom here.
Barnes in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Figueroa regains half guard there - taking advantage of Barnes's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Barnes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Michael Barnes will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Barnes lands a nice looking body shot.
Figueroa cracks Barnes with an open hand slap.
Figueroa falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Figueroa won't be happy with that.
Barnes taking a break here but Figueroa is having none of it and regains half guard. #ES2#
Figueroa manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Figueroa defending well as Barnes loads up on a big left hand.
Figueroa throws out a counter right but Barnes avoids it with no problem.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes scores with a punch to the head.
Figueroa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barnes with a hook.
Figueroa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Figueroa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Figueroa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnes lands the left hand.
Gustavo Figueroa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barnes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Figueroa at a distance.
Barnes misses with a straight right.
Figueroa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Figueroa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barnes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Figueroa. That did some damage!
Barnes throws a right hand that misses
and Figueroa counters with a nice uppercut.
Figueroa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
Figueroa tries to land a front kick but Barnes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Figueroa.
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnes connects with a leg kick.
Barnes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Figueroa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barnes.#T2#
Figueroa throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
Barnes attempts a counter takedown but Figueroa avoids it well and moves away.
Figueroa misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Barnes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Figueroa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
Figueroa swats away the attempt to clinch by Barnes.
Barnes blocks a jab.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Figueroa.
Figueroa throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Figueroa throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Barnes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Figueroa is keeping the position.
Barnes throwing strikes from guard but Figueroa blocks nicely. #SUB#
Barnes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Figueroa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Figueroa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Figueroa! #REVB#
Barnes tries to bench press Figueroa off him but Figueroa keeps the position. #T3#
Barnes wants to get back to his feet but Figueroa drags him back down.
Barnes is trying to control Figueroa's posture but Figueroa avoids it.
Barnes is looking for a sweep.
Barnes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Figueroa prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU2#
Figueroa decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Figueroa throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnes feinted with a counter takedown.
Figueroa looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
Barnes tries to counter with a takedown but Figueroa is quick to defend against it.
Figueroa throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes swings for the body but Figueroa moves out of range.
Figueroa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Figueroa under the eye.
Figueroa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barnes.
Figueroa misses with a hook #TD#
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Figueroa won't be happy with that.
Figueroa is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Barnes asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Figueroa is not content to let Barnes control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Michael Barnes.
I think Barnes 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Barnes!
Our winner, Michael Barnes, 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.

Event: DC 36: Tenkula vs Muromets
Date: Mar 19, 2023

#R1#
Barnes tries a low kick but Prince avoids it.
Prince wants to clinch up but Barnes keeps it at a distance.
Barnes attempts a counter takedown but Prince avoids it well and moves away.
Prince keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Prince checks a leg kick. #CL#
Barnes has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Barnes pulls guard successfully.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Barnes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Prince doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Prince manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barnes wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Prince is now in half guard. #T1#
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Prince controlling the pace.
Barnes gets back to full guard.
Prince controls from within his opponent's guard.
Prince stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Prince's guard. #REVR#
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Barnes wants to control from the top but Prince keeps moving.
Barnes throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Barnes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prince swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes trying to control but Prince is working from the bottom.
Barnes advances position into side control!
Barnes landing a few strikes. #T3#
Barnes in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Prince avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Barnes.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Prince keeps working.
Barnes lands a decent elbow from side control.
Barnes throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Prince works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Barnes is trying to control. Prince wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barnes trying to control from Prince's half guard. Prince has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Barnes throws a strike but Prince rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Barnes 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.#T4#
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Prince is one step ahead there.
Prince must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Prince has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Barnes is proving hard to escape from.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard. #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Prince pulls Barnes in close to prevent any damage.
Prince is trying to keep Barnes in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Barnes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Prince turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes slips under a jab.
Barnes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes from Prince. Those never looked like landing.
Barnes attempts a counter takedown but Prince avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Barnes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Barnes lands in his opponent's guard.
Barnes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Prince preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Prince is keeping the position.
Prince is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Michael Barnes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Prince can do to turn this around?
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Prince is retaining full guard.
Barnes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barnes postures up in Prince's guard and throws a big left but Prince blocks it.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Prince is retaining full guard.
Barnes throwing strikes from guard but Prince blocks nicely.
Prince working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnes throws an elbow that misses. Prince uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barnes's guard. Nice move by Prince!#REVB##T2#
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Prince tries to stand but Barnes is controlling from the bottom.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Barnes wants to hit a sweep here but Prince passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Barnes there!
Barnes tries to reverse the position but Prince maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SU2#
Prince stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Barnes walks into a straight right hand from Prince.
Prince jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prince manages to avoid it.
Prince throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes takes one to the side of the head. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Prince.
Prince slips under a jab.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prince manages to avoid it.
Barnes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Prince. Prince obviously looking to wear him down.
Barnes throws a shot from downtown. Prince moves away and avoids it.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Prince is just out of range.
Nasir Prince seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Prince moves out of range as Barnes throws a body kick.
Barnes looks to land a right hand but Prince moved out of range.
Prince throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes throws a low kick, looking for Prince's leg but Prince calmly moves out of range.
Prince scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Prince darts in and clinches Barnes up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prince lands an uppercut.
Prince lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barnes backwards. #TD#
Barnes gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nasir Prince showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing.
A swing and a miss from Prince.
Nasir Prince seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barnes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Prince throws a counter combo.
Prince throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barnes.
Barnes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Prince has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Prince swings widly with a right hand
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Prince getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD#
Barnes feints and as Prince raises his hands in defense, Barnes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Prince keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Barnes has gone for a leg lock! Prince slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barnes's guard.#REVB#
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard. #REVR##T1##SUB#
Barnes postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Prince is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Barnes, into his guard. #REVB#
Prince sitting in guard here, content to control.
Barnes is looking to sweep but instead, Prince has passed into half guard.
Barnes moves into full guard. #T2##SUB#
Barnes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Prince is aware though and is defending well.
Prince won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Prince trying to stand up but can't free himself from Barnes's guard.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Barnes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Prince would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3#
Barnes is looking to sweep but instead, Prince has passed into half guard.
Prince wants to get back to his feet.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Prince is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnes gets back to full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Barnes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Prince doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Prince manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU2#
Prince gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Prince looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Prince with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Prince throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Prince throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Prince has taken the fight to the clinch.
Prince slows down the pace here. #TD#
Barnes gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nasir Prince.
I think Prince has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nasir Prince!

Event: DMMA 168 Hightower vs Tyler
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1#
Barnes lands with a thumping leg kick.
McDonald throws a low kick, looking for Barnes's leg but Barnes calmly moves out of range. #TD#
Barnes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McDonald's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McDonald pushes Barnes off looking to stand but Barnes dives back in and keeps control.
Barnes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Barnes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McDonald looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barnes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Barnes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McDonald is trying to stand back up but Barnes is controlling him
Barnes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McDonald defends it well.
Barnes works his way into side control.
Barnes lands a decent elbow from side control. #T1#
Barnes working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face as Barnes controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McDonald some visible discomfort. #SUB#
Barnes tries for a kimura but McDonald is defending well.
McDonald taking a bit of punishment here - Barnes scoring with strikes.
McDonald really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barnes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Barnes is trying to get an arm triangle but McDonald is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working.
Barnes grinds an elbow into McDonald's temple. #ROC#McDonald is rocked!
Barnes is chipping away with strikes.
McDonald is still in real trouble! Can Barnes finish him?
Barnes in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and McDonald looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Barnes turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Barnes!
Our winner, Michael Barnes, 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.

Event: DC 18: Jello Returns!
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
McBobbie misses with a hook.
McBobbie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes takes a swing at McBobbie's ribcage but misses.
Barnes throws a shot from downtown. McBobbie moves away and avoids it.
Barnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McBobbie.
Barnes throws a leg kick but McBobbie sees it coming and moves out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McBobbie has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. McBobbie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes swings for the body but McBobbie moves out of range.
Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McBobbie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good work by McBobbie as he checks the leg kick.
Barnes takes a swing at McBobbie's ribcage but misses.
McBobbie lands a glancing blow to the side of Barnes's head.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBobbie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barnes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McBobbie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#TD2#
Barnes tries to sprawl but McBobbie drives through with a takedown into half 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!
McBobbie is nestled in close to Barnes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McBobbie is thwarting Barnes's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Barnes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnes.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
McBobbie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barnes trying to control the position.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McBobbie manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but McBobbie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McBobbie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McBobbie is adopting a defensive guard.
McBobbie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there. #T2#
Barnes is fighting to break McBobbie's control of his arms but McBobbie is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McBobbie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
McBobbie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes slips nicely into half guard.
McBobbie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Barnes is working for a submission of some sort.
McBobbie trying to control here.
Barnes passes to full mount! #T3#
McBobbie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnes misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
A nice elbow there by Barnes.
McBobbie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Barnes lands a couple of good shots and McBobbie has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Barnes is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. McBobbie is defending well though. Barnes let's go of the attempt for now.
McBobbie trying to control the hands but Barnes breaks the grip.
Barnes throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting McBobbie!
Barnes is punishing McBobbie with some ground and pound.
McBobbie trying to control the position but Barnes manages to sink in the hooks.
McBobbie breaks Barnes's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes has momentary wrist control but McBobbie slips an elbow through the middle.
McBobbie is working Barnes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McBobbie preventing the sweep.
Barnes 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.
Barnes looking to control.
McBobbie trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McBobbie stands up over Barnes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McBobbie trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McBobbie scoring with punches to the head and body.
Barnes wants to sweep here but McBobbie controlling him for the moment.
McBobbie with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Barnes is looking to stand up but McBobbie isn't so interested in that idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Barnes dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Barnes swings for the body but McBobbie moves out of range.
Barnes slips a straight right by McBobbie.
Barnes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
McBobbie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McBobbie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McBobbie throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
McBobbie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McBobbie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. McBobbie does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from McBobbie. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A swing and a miss from Barnes.
McBobbie is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barnes with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBobbie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barnes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McBobbie somewhat.
McBobbie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
McBobbie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from McBobbie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McBobbie stuns Barnes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Michael Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A big right from McBobbie misses.
Barnes staying out of range there.
Barnes drops down looking for a counter takedown but McBobbie sprawls and moves away.
McBobbie fails with a takedown attempt.
Michael Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie McBobbie.
Barnes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McBobbie.
McBobbie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barnes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McBobbie scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barnes in his tracks.
McBobbie misses with a double jab.
McBobbie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes looks to throw the jab but McBobbie is out of range. #T2##TD#
Barnes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but McBobbie is defending well.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but McBobbie keeps working.
McBobbie tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
McBobbie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnes.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but McBobbie is defending well.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
McBobbie wants to get back to full guard.
Barnes tries to pass the half guard into mount. McBobbie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barnes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McBobbie's head.
McBobbie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
McBobbie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnes.
McBobbie wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
McBobbie is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard.
Barnes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barnes trying to control from half guard but McBobbie is working away.
McBobbie trying to control here.
McBobbie wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
Barnes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barnes stalling.
McBobbie keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McBobbie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barnes tries to pass the half guard into mount. McBobbie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McBobbie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barnes trying to control but McBobbie is working from the bottom.
McBobbie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Barnes wants to control from the top but McBobbie keeps moving.
McBobbie keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
McBobbie wants to sweep but no luck.
McBobbie is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Michael Barnes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Barnes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
McBobbie lands a lovely overhand right.
McBobbie misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes throws a jab but it's blocked by McBobbie.
Barnes lands with a good body shot.
McBobbie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes walks into a straight right hand from McBobbie.
Barnes walks into a straight right hand from McBobbie.
Barnes throws a shot from downtown. McBobbie moves away and avoids it.
McBobbie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McBobbie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
McBobbie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Barnes is trying to defend but McBobbie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Barnes wants to improve his position but McBobbie is controlling well.
Barnes won't allow McBobbie to pass to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes trying to control here. #T1#
Nice strikes from McBobbie there.
McBobbie scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from McBobbie there.
Ground and pound from McBobbie.
McBobbie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McBobbie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barnes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but McBobbie has control of the leg.
Barnes wants to control but McBobbie is keeping busy.
Barnes is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Barnes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McBobbie is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McBobbie is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McBobbie slips a nice elbow through Barnes's hands, connecting with Barnes's forehead.
Barnes moves into full guard.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but McBobbie is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McBobbie content to stall in guard here. #T3#
McBobbie trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McBobbie postures up and lands a big shot to Barnes's brow.
McBobbie postures up and lands a big shot to Barnes's brow. #SUB#
Barnes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McBobbie is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Barnes working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McBobbie has passed into half guard!
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McBobbie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nice strikes from McBobbie there.
McBobbie trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Robbie McBobbie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barnes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McBobbie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McBobbie's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McBobbie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Michael Barnes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McBobbie is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robbie McBobbie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barnes 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Michael Barnes!
Michael Barnes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DC Intermission 1
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1#
Battleby fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Battleby.
A lazy left from Battleby finds it's target.
Battleby throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barnes scores with a jab.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barnes.
Barnes missing with a left hand there. Battleby was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Battleby swats away the attempt to clinch by Barnes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Battleby at a distance.
A jab from Battleby misses. #T1#
Battleby is looking to chop away at Barnes's legs.
Barnes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Barnes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Battleby thows a leg kick but Barnes checks it #TD#
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Battleby keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Battleby looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barnes stands and throws Battleby's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Battleby wants to control but Barnes postures up.
Barnes wants to control but Battleby is keeping him busy.
Barnes throws an elbow but Battleby slips to the side and avoids it well.
Barnes throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Battleby tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barnes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Battleby taking a bit of punishment here - Barnes scoring with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Battleby's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Battleby is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Battleby is looking to regain half guard here but Barnes keeps moving and retains side control.
Barnes working away.
Battleby is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Battleby being controlled for a moment.
Barnes lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An elbow from Barnes crashes against the mat. #T3#
Battleby manages to get back to half guard.
Barnes prevents Battleby from improving his position.
Battleby is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.
Battleby is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Battleby wants to get back to full guard.
Barnes 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.
Battleby has hold of Barnes's hands but Barnes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura but Battleby is defending well.
Battleby tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Battleby keeps trying to improve his position.
Battleby is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Battleby keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4#
Battleby is looking to improve his position.
Barnes lands with a punch from half guard.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Battleby is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Battleby looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Battleby wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Battleby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Battleby is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage.
Battleby manages to get to full guard.
Barnes works over Battleby with some ground and pound from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Barnes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Barnes tried to score with a low kick but Battleby checks it.
Battleby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barnes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Battleby on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Battleby scores with a nice right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Michael Barnes has been cut.
Barnes misses with a body punch
letting Battleby counter with a right hand.
Battleby punishes Barnes's body with a nice straight punch.
Barnes staying out of range there.
Barnes misses with a leg kick #KD2#
and Battleby counters with a crisp right hand that drops Barnes! Battleby lets Barnes back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Barnes is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes throws a right hand that misses
and Battleby counters with a right hand from hell and Barnes is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ulysses Battleby!
Ulysses Battleby decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DC 5: Doncic vs Silva
Date: Nov 05, 2022

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Diesel as he connects with a hook.
Barnes lands a jab to Diesel's midsection.
Diesel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diesel throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diesel throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Diesel moves out of range as Barnes strikes.
Diesel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Diesel loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
Diesel misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
Barnes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diesel looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
Diesel lands a head shot.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Diesel.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barnes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
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!
Barnes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diesel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Barnes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diesel is able to avoid easily.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Diesel.
Barnes throws a low kick, looking for Diesel's leg but Diesel calmly moves out of range.
Diesel blocks a leg kick.
Barnes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diesel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barnes scrambles back to his feet.
Barnes wants to slow Diesel down by chopping away at his legs.
Diesel misses the body punch #TD#
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Diesel won't be happy with that.
Diesel told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Diesel avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Barnes.
Barnes lands a few punches from side control.
Diesel being controlled for a moment.
Diesel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barnes scoring with punches from side control. #T2#
Barnes working the strikes but Diesel uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diesel keeping control of the position.
Diesel is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Barnes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barnes wants to free his trapped foot but Diesel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barnes 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.
Diesel pushes Barnes off looking to stand but Barnes dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diesel is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Diesel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnes.
Barnes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3##SUB#
Barnes wants to work for an arm triangle but Diesel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barnes stops Diesel from getting back to his feet.
Barnes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diesel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Diesel is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diesel avoid being mounted?
Barnes throwing shots but Diesel is blocking nicely.
Barnes is looking to advance position but Diesel won't allow it.
Diesel looks like he's trying to stand up.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Diesel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barnes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diesel defending well though.
Barnes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Barnes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diesel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Diesel tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Barnes wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy.
Diesel trying to get back to full guard but Barnes takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Barnes cracks Diesel with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Diesel's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Barnes looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Barnes scoring with strikes but Diesel is staying in there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes wants to control the pace but Diesel is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Barnes is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Diesel is surviving well by controlling Barnes's body position as best he can.
Barnes in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Barnes dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Diesel throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Barnes counters with a shoot takedown. Diesel fights it but they end up in guard.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now.
Diesel wants to stand up but Barnes is controlling him.
Diesel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Diesel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Barnes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diesel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard. #T1##ES2#
Diesel manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Barnes slips under a jab.
Barnes throws a body punch but Diesel moves out of range.
Diesel 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.
Barnes is looking to clinch but Diesel is avoiding it.
Barnes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Diesel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barnes throws out the jab.
Diesel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barnes momentarily.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diesel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diesel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diesel throws a sloppy body shot #TD#
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Diesel won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes staying calm.
Diesel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2#
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg.
Barnes is staying active underneath Diesel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now. #SU2#
Diesel stands up and waves to Barnes to follow him.
Barnes throws a body punch but Diesel moves out of range.
Diesel throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes misses with an uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barnes.
Diesel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barnes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Diesel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big left from Diesel misses.
Diesel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diesel, as that shot connected.
Barnes throws a low kick but Diesel moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Barnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diesel misses with a hook #TD#
and Barnes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Diesel!
An elbow from Barnes crashes against the mat.
Barnes wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy.
Barnes cracks Diesel with a big right hand but Diesel just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Barnes tries to score with some ground and pound. Diesel controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Diesel seems a little lost for a moment, as Barnes dominates the positioning.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Diesel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Barnes in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes looks up at the clock and then as Diesel takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Barnes smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Diesel seems a little lost for a moment, as Barnes dominates the positioning.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working.
Barnes in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Barnes working the ground and pound but Diesel is defending the strikes.
Barnes misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Diesel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Michael Barnes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A punch lands to the side of Barnes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Diesel blocks a low kick nicely.
Diesel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Diesel ducks down to avoid it.
Diesel misses with a straight left.
Barnes connects with a leg kick.
Diesel lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Barnes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As Barnes backs off Diesel throws a huge counter combo but Barnes manages to avoid it all.#TD#
Barnes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Diesel's guard.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Diesel uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diesel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC2#Barnes is rocked!
Kloockz Diesel seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diesel.
Barnes looks to throw the jab but Diesel is out of range.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diesel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Diesel checks it.
Diesel clobbers Barnes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oh Barnes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diesel.
Diesel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big right from Diesel misses.
Diesel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barnes misses with a looping left.
Barnes walks straight into a right hand from Diesel - that's dropped him! Diesel jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Barnes from any more punishment! Barnes complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kloockz Diesel!
Kloockz Diesel decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: DMMA 143 Polus vs Outback
Date: Sep 25, 2022

#R1#
Barnes takes a swing at Hollow's ribcage but misses.
Hollow with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hollow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
Hollow is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hollow seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hollow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
Hollow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hollow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Hollow blocks the low kick.
Hollow throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barnes. That's going to slow Hollow down.
Hollow lands with a hook. Barnes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
It looked like Hollow was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barnes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Barnes.
Barnes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barnes missing with a left hand there. Hollow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hollow feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Barnes missing with a left hand there. Hollow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Hollow wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hollow throws a front kick that sends Barnes stumbling back into the cage.
Some bone on bone action there as Hollow checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1##TD2#
Barnes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Barnes showed some decent athleticism there.
Barnes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barnes thows a huge punch but Hollow dodges it nicely.
Hollow is looking to improve his position.
Barnes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Barnes 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.
Barnes sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hollow defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Barnes wants to work for an arm triangle but Hollow is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barnes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Barnes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hollow manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Barnes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnes throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnes throws a big elbow that misses.
Hollow trying to control the position here.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Hollow is retaining full guard.
Barnes throwing strikes from guard but Hollow blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barnes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barnes 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. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hollow throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barnes scores with a hook to the body. Hollow takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hollow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Hollow lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Hollow.
Hollow swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Hollow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barnes misses with a body punch
and Hollow counters with a straight right hand.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hollow manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hollow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hollow takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Hollow misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael Barnes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hollow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hollow throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Michael Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hollow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hollow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barnes throws out the jab.
Hollow was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barnes throws a jab when Hollow was well out of range.
Barnes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barnes tries to work over Hollow's front leg with a kick but Hollow checks it.
Barnes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hollow rather than just go for the knockout.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hollow.
Barnes scores with a jab to the body.
Hollow connects with a looping right hand.
Barnes misses with a hook. Hollow ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hollow.
Hollow works the jab nicely.
Hollow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hollow misses with a looping left.
Hollow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Hollow connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barnes momentarily.
Barnes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hollow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hollow.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Hollow moves out of range of the strikes.
Hollow swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hawk Hollow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hollow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Hollow misses its intended target.
Hollow misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Hollow throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
Barnes with the counter takedown but Hollow avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Hollow does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Hollow misses the target.
Hollow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes feints the counter takedown.
A jab from Hollow does it's job there.#T2#
Barnes swings for the body but Hollow moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Barnes misses.
Barnes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barnes lands with a good body shot.
Hollow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
Hollow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Barnes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice uppercut lands for Hollow. That snapped Barnes's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes is looking to chop away at Hollow's legs.
Barnes misses with a right hand
and Hollow counters with a nice body kick.
Barnes slips under a jab.
Barnes misses with a hook. Hollow ducked under it nicely.
Hollow seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hollow throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hollow. #T3#
Hollow blocks a jab.
Hollow throwing a counter right hand but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Hollow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barnes. That did some damage!
Hollow connects with a body shot.
Hollow throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
Hollow avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a shot to the body
and Hollow counters with a stiff right hand.
Hollow scores with the left hand. Barnes knows he should have avoided that one.
Barnes misses with an uppercut.
Hollow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Hollow lands with a cross.
Barnes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hollow can pounce on him.
Hollow throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hollow ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Hollow throwing a counter right hand but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Hollow throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.
Barnes throws out a leg kick but Hollow moves out of range and Barnes only half commits.
Barnes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hollow circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hollow gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barnes.
A telegraphed right hand from Hollow misses the target.
Hollow misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Barnes gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hollow tries to improve position but can't.
Hollow managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Barnes.
Barnes working the ground and pound but Hollow is defending the strikes.
Barnes looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hollow is avoiding damage well.
Hollow can't do much from the bottom here.
Barnes postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hawk Hollow dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Barnes lands a nice shot to the body.
Hollow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hollow swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Barnes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big right from Barnes misses.
Barnes slips under a jab from Hollow.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hollow.
Hollow looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Barnes throws a leg kick which misses Hollow's front leg but catches the back leg as Hollow tries to avoid it.
Hollow throws a big shot that misses.
Hollow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Barnes misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Hollow misses the target.
Hollow looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Hollow.#T1#
Hollow checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barnes throws a leg kick
and Hollow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barnes throws a leg kick that misses.
Hollow checks the leg kick.
Barnes thumps Hollow with a low kick.
Barnes slips a straight right by Hollow.
The fighters circling - Hollow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barnes throws a hook but Hollow blocks it.
Barnes looks to land a left hand but Hollow moved out of range nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Hollow misses its target.
Hollow misses with a straight left.
Barnes slips a jab from Hollow.
Barnes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hollow defends it well.
Hollow throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
A big right from Hollow misses.
Hollow loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
Barnes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hollow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Hollow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes feints the counter takedown.
A big left from Hollow misses.
Hollow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hollow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes.
Hollow throws a leg kick but Barnes moved away.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Barnes throws a jab but it's blocked by Hollow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Hollow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hollow was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hollow misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes misses with a double jab.
The fighters circling - Hollow throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Hollow throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barnes on the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Hollow. No joy for Barnes on that attempt.
Hollow wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hollow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
Barnes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hollow scores with a shot to the body.
Hollow misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
Barnes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hollow throwing a counter right hand but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch but Hollow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barnes throws an overhand right that lands on Hollow's shoulder, as Hollow tries to avoid the shot.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes throws a poor cross that misses
and Hollow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hollow swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Hollow keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barnes throws an off balance right hand
and Hollow counters with a stiff right hand.
Hollow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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!#TD2#
Barnes gets the takedown into side control.

Hollow sneaks out the side door and pushes Barnes away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Barnes slips a straight right by Hollow.
Barnes with the counter takedown but Hollow avoids it easily.
Barnes lands a body shot. #TD2#
Barnes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hollow on his heels. He'll look to pass Hollow's guard now, I'm sure.
Michael Barnes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barnes is pushing down on Hollow's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hollow is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hollow does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barnes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barnes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hawk Hollow showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hollow 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hawk Hollow!
Hawk Hollow looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'The holder of the dark lantern is here, but he lives amongst an army of shadows. Only the truly demented can see him and only the truly disturbed can survive. No matter how pure your soul is, The Snake is never too far away. Follow Him. '.

Event: DMMA 130 Niculescu Vs Martin
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
Slinger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barnes misses with an uppercut. Slinger saw that one coming.
Barnes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Slinger's sensitive parts.
Barnes misses with a hook. Slinger ducked under it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barnes.
Barnes stuffs the takedown.
Barnes tries to work over Slinger's front leg with a kick but Slinger checks it.
Slinger misses with a kick to the body.
Barnes is looking to slow Slinger down with leg kicks.
Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slinger.
Slinger on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barnes swivels and escapes.
Slinger looks to land a body kick but Barnes moved away.
Barnes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barnes as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Slinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slinger.
A jab from Barnes finds it's way through Slinger's defenses. #T1#
Good work by Barnes as he checks the leg kick.
Barnes scores with a leg kick.
Slinger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barnes avoids it really well and circles away.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slinger.
Barnes lands with a shot to the body.
Barnes scores with a nice body kick.
Barnes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barnes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Slinger fails with a takedown attempt.
Barnes has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Slinger is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barnes sprawls well. Barnes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slinger gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Slinger darts in looking for a takedown but Barnes gets double underhooks and turns Slinger into the cage. #BC2#
Barnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barnes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Barnes thows a body kick. Slinger tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Slinger moves out of range of the strikes.
Slinger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slinger motions for Barnes to come forward. Slinger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes pushes Slinger away with a front kick.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slinger moves away.
Barnes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barnes as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Slinger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Slinger has been working on his balance at Crapollas Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Barnes.
Slinger throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily.
Slinger throws a front kick aimed at Barnes's knee but Barnes avoids it well.
Barnes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Slinger defends it well.
Barnes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD2#
Barnes shoots in and gets a takedown into Slinger's guard.
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Slinger is keeping the position.
Barnes is pushing down on Slinger's leg trying to pass to half guard. Slinger is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barnes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Barnes trying to control the pace.
Ground and pound from Barnes.
Barnes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T4#
Slinger is in all sorts of trouble here.
Barnes putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Barnes is landing with some decent strikes but Slinger is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#SUB2#
Barnes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Barnes trying to control but Slinger is having none of it.
Barnes with a couple of short strikes.
Slinger is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barnes lands a big shot there that rocks Slinger but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Barnes avoids the attempt from Slinger to control.
Barnes unloading with bombs!
Slinger sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Barnes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Slinger with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Barnes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slinger keeps working.
Slinger wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Barnes dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Barnes is looking to land body kicks.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slinger moves away.
Slinger shoots in looking for a takedown but Barnes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slinger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Slinger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Slinger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barnes is able to avoid easily.
And Barnes responds with a good body kick, but Slinger manages to step out the way in time.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barnes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barnes is looking to slow Slinger down with leg kicks. #TD2#
Barnes drives through with a takedown into Slinger's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Slinger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnes defends it easily.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slinger is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barnes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Slinger keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass. #T1#
Barnes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Michael Barnes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barnes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barnes forces his way into half guard.
Barnes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slinger trying to control here. #SUB#
Slinger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnes is nestled in close to Slinger, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barnes wants to take a breather but Slinger is having none of it.
Slinger is looking to get back to full guard here but Barnes has managed to pass to side control instead.
Barnes scoring with punches from side control.
Slinger is not content to let Barnes control the position. #T2##SUB2#
Barnes tries for a kimura but Slinger is defending well.
Slinger is trying to control Barnes's posture but Barnes avoids it.
Barnes creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes landing strikes.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slinger keeps working.
Slinger is looking for a sweep.
Barnes is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Slinger's shoulder. That is not cool.
Slinger on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slinger is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barnes lands a decent elbow from side control. #T3#
Slinger is looking to regain half guard here but Barnes keeps moving and retains side control.
Slinger takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Slinger tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barnes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Barnes is working Slinger over with some ground and pound from side control.
Slinger is looking for a sweep.
Barnes controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Barnes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Slinger is looking for a sweep.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Slinger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slinger struggling a bit here.
Slinger controls the position for a moment.#T4#
Barnes creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Barnes landing a few strikes.
Slinger manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Slinger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Slinger is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slinger wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
Barnes is keen to just control but Slinger is a slippery customer.
Barnes lands with a punch from half guard.
Barnes works his foot free and advances to mount.
Barnes dominating with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slinger takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
An inside leg kick lands from Barnes.
Slinger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barnes avoids it really well and circles away.
Barnes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Barnes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Slinger on the side of the head.
Slinger is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Slinger tries a head kick but it misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barnes lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Slinger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Slinger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Slinger takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Slinger as he checks the leg kick.
Slinger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barnes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Slinger defends it well.
Slinger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barnes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barnes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Slinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Slinger.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Slinger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barnes in his tracks.
Barnes lands with an overhand left.
Slinger tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnes bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Barnes scores with a body shot.
Barnes scores with a jab.
Barnes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slinger.
Slinger changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slinger moves away.
Barnes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Slingers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barnes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Slinger under the eye.
Slinger ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Slinger attempts a counter takedown but Barnes avoids it well and moves away.
Michael Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barnes is looking to score with low kicks.
Slinger with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Patrick Slinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes feints and then cracks Slinger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Slinger down.
Slinger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Slinger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Slinger moves away from the strike by Barnes.
Slinger tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barnes defends well and Slinger ends up having to push Barnes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Barnes breaks from the clinch.
A left lands for Barnes.
Slinger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slinger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Slinger walks into a straight right hand from Barnes.
Barnes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD2#
Barnes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Barnes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Slinger with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Barnes trying to pass the guard but Slinger defending well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barnes lands a nice short elbow.
Barnes working Slinger over with strikes.
Barnes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Slinger looking for submissions off his back.
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Slinger defends it.
Barnes is thwarting Slinger's attempts to control the position.
Barnes working Slinger over with strikes.
Slinger is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Slinger is defending well.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Slinger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4##SUB#
Slinger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnes wants to pass to mount but Slinger is defending the position. #SUB#
Slinger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Slinger wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Barnes is working for a kimura but Slinger is defending it quite comfortably.
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Slinger defends it.
Barnes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Barnes connects with a nice short shot to Slinger's temple.
Barnes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Michael Barnes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Slinger is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Barnes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barnes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Barnes!
Our winner, Michael Barnes, 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.
The defeated Patrick Slinger had this to say: 'Congratulations to my opponent. He got the better of me, and deserves all the credit in the world for his hard work. I hope we meet again.'.

Event: DMMA 121 Grant vs Nansen 2
Date: Jul 10, 2022

#R1#
Barnes throws a lazy uppercut
and Del Torro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Del Torro.
Del Torro throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
Barnes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Del Torro slips under a jab.
Barnes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barnes connects with a crisp jab.
Barnes blocks a head kick by Del Torro.
Barnes throws a body punch but Del Torro moves out of range.
Del Torro thumps Barnes with a low kick.
Del Torro avoids the head kick by Barnes.
Michael Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes throws the left hand but Del Torro avoids the punch easily.
Del Torro scores with a one two! Barnes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Del Torro loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
Barnes swings widly with a right hand
and Del Torro counters with a crisp right that sends Barnes to the canvas! Del Torro follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arturo Del Torro!
Arturo Del Torro thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 110 Wife vs Zhikova
Date: Jun 03, 2022

#R1#
Grimes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barnes's head.
Michael Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Barnes misses its intended target.
Barnes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barnes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barnes avoids a kick to the body.
Grimes moves away from the strike by Barnes.
Barnes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Grimes is just out of range.
Barnes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grimes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimes moves away.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimes.
Grimes throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grimes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barnes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grimes is able to avoid easily.
No luck for Barnes with that takedown attempt.
Grimes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Grimes's corner calls for a 1-2. Grimes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Barnes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Grimes counters with a nice body kick.
Barnes throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Grimes counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Barnes is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Grimes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Grimes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Barnes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grimes on the side of the head.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
A punch lands to the side of Barnes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barnes has his takedown stuffed
enabling Grimes to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Barnes is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grimes thows a leg kick but Barnes checks it #TD2#
and Barnes counters with a shoot takedown. Grimes fights it but they end up in guard.
Grimes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes's guard. #REVR##T2#
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Barnes isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Grimes stacks Barnes on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Grimes!
Barnes is looking to reverse the position.
Barnes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Barnes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Grimes's best efforts.
Barnes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Barnes is pushing down on Grimes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grimes is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Grimes is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Barnes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grimes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barnes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Barnes misses with a head shot. Grimes uses the momentum to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grimes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Barnes is looking to advance position but Grimes has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T4#
Barnes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Grimes content just to control the position here.
Barnes is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Grimes forces the positional change into back control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rogan Grimes dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Barnes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grimes connects with a single shot there.
Grimes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnes with the counter takedown but Grimes avoids it easily.
Barnes is looking to score with low kicks.
Barnes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grimes finds it's way round the side to connect with Barnes's head.
Barnes throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Grimes to counter with a crisp jab.
Grimes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barnes is out of range. #TD2#
Barnes feints and as Grimes raises his hands in defense, Barnes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barnes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grimes keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Grimes keeps moving. #T1#
Grimes controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barnes.
Barnes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grimes throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
Rogan Grimes is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grimes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Barnes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barnes moves to clinch but Grimes breaks away
and Grimes finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Grimes swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barnes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Grimes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grimes, as that shot connected.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grimes stuffs the takedown attempt from Barnes. Barnes gets slowly back to his feet.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
It looked like Grimes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Barnes blocks a head kick by Grimes.
Rogan Grimes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grimes.
Barnes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barnes avoids a kick to the body.
Grimes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes throws a low kick, looking for Grimes's leg but Grimes calmly moves out of range.
Barnes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grimes misses with an uppercut.
Barnes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Grimes misses the jab.
Barnes throws a leg kick
and Grimes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crunch! Grimes slams his shin into Barnes's torso.
Grimes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnes can do to turn this around?
Grimes misses with a looping right.
Barnes feints the counter takedown.
A slow jab from Barnes misses its intended target.
Grimes ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
As Barnes backs away, Grimes returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Grimes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Grimes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barnes misses with a left hand
and Grimes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good work by Grimes as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Grimes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barnes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grimes feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Barnes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Grimes tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnes throws a leg kick
and Grimes counters with a stiff right hand.
Barnes is still on wobbly legs! Can Grimes finish him?
Barnes misses with a looping right.
Grimes throws a monster overhand right that drops Barnes! Grimes follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rogan Grimes!
Rogan Grimes thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 103: Imanari vs Munga
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1#
Barnes wants to slow Stabber down by chopping away at his legs.
A lazy left from Stabber finds it's target.#CL#
Stabber rushes Barnes and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Stabber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stabber throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Barnes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barnes.
Stabber keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Stabber avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stabber keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes trying to control but Stabber is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes throws a big right hand that misses.
Stabber keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Stabber is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Stabber is retaining full guard.
Barnes is still trying to improve position.
Barnes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stabber is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Barnes has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SU2#
Barnes has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jab from Barnes.
Stabber wants to clinch up but Barnes keeps it at a distance.
Back Stabber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes delivers a nice body kick.#T2#
Stabber just misses with a punch to the body.
Stabber seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nice uppercut lands for Barnes. That snapped Stabber's head back.
Back Stabber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stabber throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barnes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Stabber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stabber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Stabber fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stabber throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes throws an overhand right that lands on Stabber's shoulder, as Stabber tries to avoid the shot.
Barnes checks a low kick from Stabber.
Stabber swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Stabber misses with a body shot.
Stabber scores with the left hand. Barnes knows he should have avoided that one.
Barnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stabber misses with a looping right.
Barnes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stabber scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Barnes throws a hook but Stabber blocks it.
As Barnes looks to move away, Stabber throws a big counter combo but Barnes just gets out of the way.
Barnes throws a body kick that misses.
Barnes throws a low kick but Stabber avoids it.
Stabber misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Barnes misses.
Stabber looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
Stabber looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
so Barnes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Stabber pushes Barnes off and gets back to his feet.
Barnes throws a leg kick
and Stabber counters with a right hand to the body.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stabber was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Stabber throwing a counter right hand but Barnes manages to avoid it.
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!
Stabber throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Barnes tries to land a body kick
and Stabber counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stabber throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stabber. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes tests Stabber's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barnes takes a swing at Stabber's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Stabber takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Stabber checks a leg kick.
Stabber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes throws a body punch but Stabber moves out of range. #CL#
Stabber has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barnes wants to take the fight to the mat but Stabber manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Stabber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stabber lands a jab to the nose.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stabber.
Barnes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stabber momentarily.
A leg kick checked by Stabber.
Stabber loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
Barnes lands an overhand right.
Barnes connects with the punch.
Stabber misses with a series of wild punches.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stabber was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Back Stabber dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stabber.
Stabber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stabber fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barnes misses with an uppercut. Stabber saw that one coming.
Stabber thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Stabber.
It seemed like Barnes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stabber misses with the combination.
Stabber throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
Barnes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stabber defends it well.
Stabber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stabber throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Barnes as he connects with a hook.
Stabber moves out of range of the leg kick from Barnes.
Stabber looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stabber defends it well.
Stabber waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes.#T1#
Barnes cracks Stabber with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stabber feints a jab promting Barnes to slip. Stabber then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Barnes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Michael Barnes has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Stabber as Barnes shoots in.
Stabber connects with a body shot that sends Barnes's belly button to the back.
Stabber fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC#Barnes is rocked!#TD2#
Barnes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stabber is trying to defend but Barnes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Michael Barnes has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stabber blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnes.
Stabber tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Barnes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barnes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stabber's head.
Barnes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stabber knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barnes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stabber! #T2#
Barnes scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Stabber really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stabber tries to lock up and control but Barnes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Barnes in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Stabber is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action.
Barnes in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #ROC2#Stabber is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Barnes landing strikes from the mount and Stabber is in trouble!
Oh Stabber is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnes throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier. #SUB2#
Barnes working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Stabber turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Barnes off and cradles Stabber's limp body as Barnes celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Michael Barnes!
Our winner, Michael Barnes, 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.

Event: WCF WNF 99:
Date: Mar 30, 2022

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Ronaldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And Barnes tries to counter it with a takedown but Ronaldo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ronaldo wants to clinch.
Ronaldo ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
A jab from Barnes does it's job there.
Ronaldo scores with a nice right hand.
Ronaldo tries to clinch there but Barnes circles away.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ronaldo manages to avoid it.
It looked like Ronaldo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Barnes connects with a leg kick.
Ronaldo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barnes doesn't seem bothered though.
Barnes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ronaldo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ronaldo. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Ronaldo swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Ronaldo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes slips under a jab.
Ronaldo throws a body shot but no joy.
Ronaldo doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away.
Ronaldo misses with a body shot.
Ronaldo doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away.
And Barnes tries to counter it with a takedown but Ronaldo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jose Ronaldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ronaldo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barnes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barnes digs a good body shot into Ronaldo's ribs.
Ronaldo is looking to wear down Barnes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barnes works the jab nicely.
Barnes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ronaldo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
A counter left hand to the body from Ronaldo misses its target.
Barnes lands a jab to the head.
Barnes is looking to score with low kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Ronaldo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barnes 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. #T2#
Ronaldo takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ronaldo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ronaldo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.#CL#
Ronaldo clinches up against the cage.
Ronaldo stops a takedown attempt from Barnes.
Barnes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ronaldo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ronaldo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ronaldo scores with a hook to the body. Barnes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ronaldo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barnes.
Ronaldo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ronaldo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barnes staying out of range there.
Ronaldo wants to clinch up but Barnes keeps it at a distance.
Ronaldo swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Ronaldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Ronaldo misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ronaldo misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Barnes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barnes.
Ronaldo is looking to clinch but Barnes is avoiding it.
Barnes is looking to land body kicks.
Ronaldo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ronaldo tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And Barnes tries to counter it with a takedown but Ronaldo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Barnes avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Ronaldo moves into the clinch.
Ronaldo has a couple of punches blocked by Barnes.
Ronaldo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ronaldo looking to stall. #T4##BC2#
Barnes breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ronaldo. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Barnes misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Ronaldo misses its target.
Ronaldo throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Ronaldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barnes misses with an uppercut. Ronaldo saw that one coming.
Ronaldo misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes thows a body kick. Ronaldo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jose Ronaldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ronaldo tests Barnes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ronaldo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ronaldo jabs at Barnes's body.
Ronaldo throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jose Ronaldo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
No joy there for Barnes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barnes throws a jab but it's blocked by Ronaldo.
Michael Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ronaldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barnes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ronaldo throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Ronaldo swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Ronaldo clinches up with Barnes and pushes him back against the cage.
Barnes is working for takedown but Ronaldo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ronaldo scores with a shot to the side of Barnes's head.
Ronaldo lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ronaldo is defending well.
Good body shot from Ronaldo.
Barnes goes for a takedown attempt but Ronaldo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jose Ronaldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Barnes.
Ronaldo wants to clinch.#T1#
Ronaldo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ronaldo moves away.
Ronaldo ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Barnes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ronaldo slips a jab from Barnes.
Barnes connects with a leg kick.
Barnes is looking to score with low kicks.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Ronaldo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ronaldo misses the shot to the body.
Ronaldo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barnes misses with an uppercut. Ronaldo saw that one coming.
A leg kick checked by Ronaldo.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Barnes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barnes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ronaldo just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes moves out of range as Ronaldo strikes.
Ronaldo lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ronaldo tries to clinch there but Barnes circles away.
Barnes throws the left hand but Ronaldo avoids the punch easily.
Ronaldo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ronaldo lands a slapping body shot.
Barnes throws a leg kick which misses Ronaldo's front leg but catches the back leg as Ronaldo tries to avoid it.
Ronaldo slips under a jab from Barnes.
Ronaldo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ronaldo doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Ronaldo misses with a body shot.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Ronaldo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ronaldo throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Ronaldo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Decent striking displayed by Barnes there.
Ronaldo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ronaldo tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barnes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ronaldo swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Barnes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barnes.
Ronaldo looking to control.
Ronaldo wants to get back to his feet but Barnes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Barnes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes trying to control but Ronaldo is working from the bottom. #T4#
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ronaldo is keeping the position for now.
Barnes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ronaldo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Ronaldo is keeping the position.
Ronaldo keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michael Barnes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Barnes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL#
Ronaldo clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ronaldo looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range.
Ronaldo slips under a jab.
Ronaldo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ronaldo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barnes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barnes lands a nice hook to Ronaldo's body. Ronaldo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barnes tries to land a leg kick but Ronaldo saw it coming and moves away.
Ronaldo moves in looking to clinch but Barnes pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronaldo slips under a jab.
Barnes swings widly with a right hand
and Ronaldo counters with a series of strikes. Barnes will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Barnes tries to keep at a distance but Ronaldo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barnes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ronaldo pulls his leg out and moves away. #T1#
Ronaldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Ronaldo misses with a body shot.
Ronaldo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ronaldo moves in looking to clinch but Barnes pushes him off.
Ronaldo drops his hands momentarily and Barnes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ronaldo tries to clinch but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo throws a shot to the body.
Ronaldo tries to clinch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Ronaldo.
Barnes lands a lovely overhand right.#T2##CL#
Ronaldo closes the distance and clinches.
Ronaldo tries to throw a body punch but Barnes avoids it by throwing Ronaldo back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Ronaldo - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Barnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barnes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ronaldo is out of range and Barnes settles back down. #CL#
Ronaldo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ronaldo tries to throw a body punch but Barnes avoids it by throwing Ronaldo back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes tries to pull guard but Ronaldo won't allow it.
Ronaldo presses Barnes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ronaldo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ronaldo is pressed up against the cage. Barnes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ronaldo down to the mat. Ronaldo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jose Ronaldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Barnes.
Ronaldo lands with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Michael Barnes has been cut.#T3#
Ronaldo digs a good hook to Barnes's body. #CL#
Barnes gets tackled into the cage by Ronaldo. Ronaldo maintains the clinch.
Barnes tries for a takedown but Ronaldo manages to get underhooks.
Ronaldo gets underhooks to prevent Barnes's takedown attempt.
Barnes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barnes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ronaldo is defending well.
Ronaldo lands a body shot.
Ronaldo lands with a left to the head.
Ronaldo prevents the takedown attempt.
Ronaldo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ronaldo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnes's elbow.
Ronaldo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ronaldo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barnes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ronaldo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Barnes wants to take the fight to the mat but Ronaldo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo works on Barnes's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Barnes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ronaldo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Barnes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ronaldo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Good shot there by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo cracks Barnes with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Barnes tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Ronaldo pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Barnes is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Ronaldo!

Event: WCF 115: Diaz vs Craino
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1#
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Demarcus Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a low kick but Barnes moves out of range easily.
Jackson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Barnes's head.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Barnes counters with a takedown into side control.
Barnes lands a decent elbow from side control.
Barnes looking to control but instead Jackson has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Barnes prevents Jackson from standing back up.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barnes controlling the pace.
Barnes works his way into side control.
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!
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
Barnes looks up at the clock and then as Jackson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Barnes smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T1#
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Barnes drags him back down.#SUB2#
Barnes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barnes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jackson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Barnes scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jackson to see if he's OK.
Jackson is trying to improve his position.
Barnes scoring with punches from side control.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Barnes works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jackson some visible discomfort.
Jackson pushes Barnes away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Barnes gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Barnes working the ground and pound.#T2#
Barnes is staying tight to Jackson's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB2#
Barnes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson pushes Barnes away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Barnes gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Barnes staying calm.#SUB2#
Barnes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jackson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Jackson parries the strikes from Barnes easily there. Barnes is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jackson to escape.
Barnes scoring with punches and elbows.
Jackson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barnes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Barnes landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Barnes landing a few strikes.
Barnes working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #SUB2#
Barnes swings around for an armbar but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Barnes's guard.
Jackson wants to get up but he can't break Barnes's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Barnes pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage. #T4##SUB2#
Barnes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jackson won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Jackson can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
Ground and pound from Barnes.
Jackson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Barnes jumps into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Barnes dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barnes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Barnes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jackson's guard.
Barnes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Jackson pushes Barnes off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barnes feints the counter takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
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!
Jackson throws a right and a left that Barnes avoids nicely.
Barnes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jackson defends it well.#TD2#
Barnes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jackson's half guard.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well.
Barnes working the head and body with strikes.
Barnes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Barnes winds up and cracks Jackson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jackson is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard.
Barnes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barnes is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jackson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Barnes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barnes working over Jackson with some ground and pound. Jackson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Barnes stops Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Barnes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC2#Jackson is rocked!
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barnes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Oh Jackson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnes slips a nice elbow through Jackson's hands, connecting with Jackson's forehead.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackson pushes Barnes off looking to stand but Barnes dives back in and keeps control.
Michael Barnes has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Barnes winds up and cracks Jackson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Still in half guard, Barnes seems content to control.#SUB#
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Barnes is just content to waste time from the top position. Jackson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Barnes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jackson can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Barnes lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T3#
Barnes scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Barnes tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
Barnes punishing his opponent with strikes.
Barnes prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.
Barnes lands a big elbow - Jackson is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Jackson is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Michael Barnes!
Michael Barnes thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WCF 110: Escalante vs Diaz
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
A clash of legs there as Barnes blocks the low kick.
Barnes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Barnes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Battleby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Barnes misses with a shot to the body
and Battleby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot by Battleby.
Barnes misses with a left hand
and Battleby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Battleby swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Battleby.#TD#
Barnes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Battleby's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura but Battleby is defending well.
Battleby trying to control here.
Barnes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Battleby with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Barnes wants to control but Battleby is keeping him busy.
Battleby makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Battleby.#T1#
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Battleby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Battleby is keeping the position.
Battleby pulls Barnes in close to his closed guard and prevents Barnes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Battleby keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Battleby is keeping the position for now.
Barnes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Battleby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Battleby is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barnes preventing the sweep.
Barnes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Battleby 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.
Barnes trying to control but Battleby is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Battleby keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Battleby pulls Barnes in to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Battleby.
Barnes misses with a looping right.
Battleby lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ulysses Battleby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Battleby moves away.
Barnes throws a hook to the side of Battleby's head but Battleby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#T3#
The fighters circling - Barnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barnes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Battleby takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Battleby is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barnes moves out of range of the body kick from Battleby.
Barnes attempts a counter takedown but Battleby avoids it well and moves away.
Battleby tries to land a leg kick but Barnes saw it coming and moves away.
Barnes throws a hook but Battleby avoids it easily.
Battleby scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Battleby fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barnes checks it well.
Barnes is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Battleby's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Barnes connects with a body shot that sends Battleby's belly button to the back.
Barnes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barnes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Battleby lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Battleby connects with a solid leg kick.
Battleby has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Barnes wants to slow Battleby down by chopping away at his legs.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Battleby moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Battleby misses the target.
Battleby throws a nice inside leg kick.
Battleby slips a jab from Barnes.
Ulysses Battleby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Battleby misses its intended target.
Barnes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Battleby sprawls and moves away.
Barnes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Battleby stuns Barnes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Battleby ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Battleby fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barnes misses with an uppercut.
Battleby throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Battleby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Battleby moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ulysses Battleby dominated that round.
That's time! Barnes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Battleby throws a wild body kick that Barnes sees coming a mile off.
Battleby misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Battleby lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barnes doesn't seem phased though.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Barnes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barnes defending well as Battleby loads up on a big left hand.
Battleby uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ulysses Battleby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barnes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Battleby thows a leg kick but Barnes checks it #TD#
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Battleby keeping control of the position.
Barnes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Michael Barnes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barnes wants to free his trapped foot but Battleby is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Battleby is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Battleby is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Battleby is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barnes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Battleby does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barnes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Battleby! #SUB#
Barnes working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Barnes lands a big elbow.
Barnes throwing strikes here but Battleby is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Battleby wants to control but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes prevents Battleby from getting the reversal.
Barnes is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Battleby can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Barnes lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Battleby is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Barnes lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Battleby hang on?
Battleby bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Battleby preventing the sweep. #T2##SUB#
Barnes has his foot on Battleby's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Battleby works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Barnes pulls Battleby in close to prevent any damage.
Battleby sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Battleby is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Battleby stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Battleby is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Battleby tries to pass.
Barnes can't keep his opponent in guard - Battleby advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barnes gets back to full guard.
Battleby is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Battleby wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Battleby forces his way into half guard.
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
Battleby controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Barnes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Battleby is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Barnes dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Battleby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes throws a lazy right hand but Battleby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Battleby avoids the body shot from Barnes.
A swing and a miss from Battleby.
Battleby moves out of range as Barnes strikes.
Battleby is looking to slow Barnes down with leg kicks.
Battleby looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes is looking to chop away at Battleby's legs.
Battleby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Barnes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battleby throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Battleby thuds his shin into the meat of Barnes's side.
Battleby cracks Barnes with an open hand slap.
Barnes throws a jab but it's blocked by Battleby.
Battleby lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
A low kick from Battleby is predictable there #TD#
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Battleby won't be happy with that.
Battleby struggling a bit here.
Battleby regains half guard.
Barnes throwing shots but Battleby is blocking nicely.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Battleby is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Battleby manages to get to full guard.
Battleby working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes.
Barnes scoring with some ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Battleby holds on and takes a little breather.
Barnes with a nice head shot there.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Battleby is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Battleby working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes.
Battleby wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Barnes works over Battleby with some ground and pound from guard.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Battleby.
Battleby is controlling Barnes's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Battleby is on top in guard. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Battleby controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Battleby preventing the sweep. #T3#
Battleby is stalling in the full guard.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Battleby wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Battleby trying to stand up but can't free himself from Barnes's guard.
Battleby sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barnes's guard.
Barnes tries to roll over but Battleby keeps him under control.
Battleby trying to pass the guard but Barnes defending well. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Still in half guard, Battleby seems content to control.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
Battleby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Battleby stays in close to Barnes's body and controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes is trying to keep Battleby in close.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ulysses Battleby comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Battleby has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ulysses Battleby!
A victorious Ulysses Battleby thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WCF WNF 87: Rader vs Riker 2
Date: Jan 05, 2022

#R1#
Kirzner throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
Kirzner checks a leg kick.
Michael Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Barnes misses.
Kirzner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnes.
Kirzner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barnes throws a poor cross that misses
and Kirzner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barnes slips under a jab from Kirzner.
Barnes misses with a body punch
and Kirzner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barnes throws a shot from downtown. Kirzner moves away and avoids it.
Kirzner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kirzner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It looked like Kirzner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kirzner appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Barnes throws out a loose jab but Kirzner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barnes looks to throw a body kick
and Kirzner counters with a two punch combo.
Kirzner throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kirzner as he avoids it easily.
Barnes throws a push kick but Kirzner slaps the foot to one side.
Kirzner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kirzner looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Barnes.
Kirzner misses with a series of wild punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Kirzner scores with a four punch combination!#T2#
Barnes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Kirzner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kirzner.
Barnes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kirzner is looking to counter punch.
Barnes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kirzner's hands.
Kirzner lands a jab to the head.
Barnes scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Kirzner.
Kirzner misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kirzner defends it well.#T3#
Barnes missing with a left hand there. Kirzner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barnes misses with a combination
and Kirzner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kirzner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnes.
Kirzner is looking for a counter combo.
Barnes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD2#
Barnes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Barnes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Barnes lands some shots froms side control.
Kirzner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barnes on the ground.
Barnes trying to control the action but Kirzner is working from the bottom.
Barnes has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Mentor Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Barnes working the ground and pound but Kirzner is defending the strikes. #T4#
Barnes trying to control the action but Kirzner is working from the bottom.
Barnes throws a strike aimed at the side of Kirzner's head but Kirzner avoids it well.
Kirzner defending against the ground and pound.
Barnes controlling from side mount.
Kirzner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirzner managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Barnes.
Kirzner dodges the ground and pound from Barnes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael Barnes will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A swing and a miss from Barnes.
As Barnes backs away, Kirzner returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kirzner.
Kirzner is looking for a counter combo.
Barnes thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Barnes backs away, Kirzner returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A big right from Barnes misses.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Kirzner checks it.
It looked like Kirzner was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barnes.
Barnes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kirzner. Kirzner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kirzner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirzner lands a slapping body shot.
Barnes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kirzner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kirzner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barnes with the counter takedown but Kirzner avoids it easily.
Barnes misses with a looping right.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barnes.
Kirzner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Kirzner throws a head kick that misses.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Kirzner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kirzner misses with a hook #TD2#
and Barnes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kirzner's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirzner keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Barnes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Barnes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kirzner keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes trying to control but Kirzner is working from the bottom.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kirzner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Kirzner is retaining full guard.
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Kirzner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes.
Barnes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barnes throws an elbow that misses. Kirzner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barnes's guard. Nice move by Kirzner!#REVR#
Kirzner looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Barnes wants to control from the top but Kirzner keeps moving.
Barnes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Barnes performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura here. #T4#
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kirzner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barnes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kirzner with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Barnes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kirzner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barnes wants to control but Kirzner is keeping him busy.
Kirzner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kirzner tries to get out of the position.
Kirzner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kirzner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura but Kirzner is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Barnes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kirzner has time to react.
Kirzner misses with a body shot.
Barnes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kirzner under the eye.
Israel Kirzner is winning the standup battle so far.
Kirzner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirzner tries to bum rush Barnes with a series of wild strikes but Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barnes feints the counter takedown.
Barnes throws an off balance right hand
and Kirzner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Kirzner. #T1#
Barnes scores with a hook.
Barnes thows a leg kick but Kirzner checks it
and Kirzner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kirzner avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Kirzner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Israel Kirzner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kirzner manages to avoid it.
Kirzner ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Barnes lands a jab to the nose.
Barnes connects with a body shot that sends Kirzner's belly button to the back.
Kirzner ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Barnes throws an off balance right hand
and Kirzner counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Kirzner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kirzner ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Kirzner swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Barnes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Donk. Barnes catches Kirzner right on the button with a cross.
Kirzner lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice shot lands for Barnes.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kirzner.
Barnes throws a solid leg kick but Kirzner takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barnes.
Barnes misses with a left hand
and Kirzner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barnes throws out a leg kick but Kirzner moves out of range and Barnes only half commits. #T3#
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Barnes thuds his right hand into Kirzner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barnes shoots in but Kirzner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Kirzner was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barnes.
Barnes throws a chopping leg kick but Kirzner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barnes misses with an uppercut
and Kirzner counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Kirzner is predictable there #TD2#
so Barnes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirzner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Kirzner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there.
Kirzner keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Israel Kirzner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Barnes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kirzner keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Barnes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barnes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Barnes!
During a confident post fight interview, Michael Barnes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WCF 101: Wallace vs Rader 2
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1#
Barnes works the jab nicely.
Barnes clobbers Rambo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rambo misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rambo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes trying to control but Rambo is working from the bottom.
Barnes is really struggling to control Rambo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rambo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barnes is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Rambo is keeping the position.
Rambo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rambo is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Barnes forces his way into half guard.
Rambo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnes is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes lands strikes from half guard.
Barnes has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rambo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barnes looks to land a strike but Rambo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Barnes trying to control but Rambo is working from the bottom.
Barnes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Rambo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Barnes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Rambo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Barnes there.
Rambo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnes.
Rambo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rambo is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard.
Barnes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barnes is pressing down on Rambo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rambo is holding on for now.
Barnes wants to control but Rambo is keeping him busy.
Rambo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rambo is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Rambo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Barnes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Rambo defends it.
Barnes lands with a punch from half guard.
Rambo tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg. #SUB#
Barnes is working for a kimura but Rambo is defending it quite comfortably.
Rambo 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.
Barnes is looking to stall here but Rambo recovers full guard.
Barnes postures up in Rambo's guard and throws a big left but Rambo blocks it. #T4#
Barnes throws a strike but Rambo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnes is looking to sweep but instead, Rambo has passed into half guard.
Barnes is in trouble now - Rambo has advanced to mount!
Barnes bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
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!
Barnes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving.
Rambo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Barnes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Barnes lands a really nice looking cross but Rambo seems unphased.
Barnes digs a good hook to Rambo's body.
Barnes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barnes.
Rambo fails with the takedown.
Rambo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Barnes. That snapped Rambo's head back.
Jon Rambo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Barnes does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rambo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Rambo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barnes avoids it really well and circles away.
Rambo tries to clinch up.
Barnes tries to counter with a takedown but Rambo is quick to defend against it.
Rambo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Rambo slips under a jab.#TD2#
Rambo feints and as Barnes raises his hands in defense, Rambo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Barnes uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Rambo is breathing heavily.
Rambo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barnes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Michael Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Rambo.
Rambo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rambo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barnes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes feints and then cracks Rambo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rambo down. #T2#
Barnes lands a body shot.
Barnes lands the left hand.
Barnes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rambo has time to react.
Rambo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barnes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rambo's sensitive parts. #TD#
Barnes gets the takedown into side control.
Rambo is looking to reverse the position.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rambo keeps working.
Barnes working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Barnes trying to control the position but Rambo is working away. #T3#
Rambo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Barnes wants to control but Rambo is keeping him busy.
Barnes working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB#
Barnes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Barnes looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rambo is avoiding damage well.
Michael Barnes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Barnes is trying to get an arm triangle but Rambo is defending well.
Rambo is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Barnes lands an elbow.
Barnes throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Rambo works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Barnes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rambo has hold of Barnes's hands but Barnes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Barnes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Barnes fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Barnes is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC#Rambo is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Rambo in real trouble here! The ref calls for Rambo to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Barnes!
A victorious Michael Barnes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GC 402
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1#
Barnes misses with a straight right.
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barnes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Grapple closes the distance and clinches up with Barnes, looking for a takedown. Grapple pushes Barnes against the cage but Barnes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barnes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barnes jabs Grapple to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barnes scores with a jab to the head.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grapple was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Grapple tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Barnes manages to circle out of the way.
Grapple is looking to clinch but Barnes is avoiding it.
Grapple looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
Grapple has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Grapple bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barnes looks to throw the jab but Grapple is out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Barnes. No joy for Grapple on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grapple tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Grapple ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Snapple Grapple seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes stuffs the takedown attempt from Grapple. Grapple gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Snapple Grapple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Grapple.
Grapple wants to clinch.
Barnes looks to land a combination but Grapple avoids it well.
Grapple appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Grapple scores with a hook to the body. Barnes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Grapple.
Barnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grapple.
Grapple throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Barnes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Grapple did well to prevent Barnes getting side control.#SUB2#
Grapple is defending against the submission attempts here by Barnes.
Grapple manages to get to full guard. #T2#
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Grapple is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grapple trying to keep a closed guard but Barnes is proving a slippery customer.
Barnes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Barnes postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Barnes laying and praying for a moment but Grapple takes advantage and regains half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Barnes seems to be looking for submissions.
Barnes is trying to control. Grapple wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Grapple defends it.
Grapple gets full guard.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Grapple keeps moving.
Grapple looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes postures up and lands a big shot to Grapple's brow.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Grapple gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Grapple looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Grapple looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Grapple is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Barnes works over Grapple with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Grapple has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Grapple keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Grapple is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Barnes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Grapple looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Barnes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Grapple dives in for a single leg takedown but Barnes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Barnes is trying to trip Grapple. He has hold of a leg but Grapple is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Barnes persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Barnes chips away with some ground and pound.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Grapple is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Grapple escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Grapple tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Barnes is posturing up here but Grapple has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Barnes tries to roll out but it's too tight and Barnes has to tap! Slick submission there by Grapple!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Snapple Grapple!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Snapple Grapple waved his t-shirt featuring Voodoo Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: GC 398
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1#
Christie misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Barnes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Christie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes stops Christie from standing up.
Christie keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes trying to control but Christie is working from the bottom.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes trying to control but Christie is working from the bottom.
Christie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christie wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Barnes manages to pass to side control.
Christie is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Barnes stops Christie from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Barnes wants to take a breather but Christie is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christie pushes Barnes off looking to stand but Barnes dives back in and keeps control.
Barnes wants to take a breather but Christie is having none of it.
Ground and pound from Barnes.
Barnes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Christie wants to get back to his feet.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Christie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barnes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Christie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnes.
Barnes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Christie's head.
Christie won't allow Barnes to pass to mount.
Christie is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard.
Christie is trying to stand up here but Barnes is controlling him well. #T2##SUB2#
Barnes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Christie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #ES#
Christie has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Barnes is on him like a limpet, forcing Christie back against the cage.
Christie tries to break free but Barnes pushes him back against the cage.
Barnes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Christie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Barnes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Christie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Christie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steven Christie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Barnes misses its intended target.
Barnes moves forwards but Christie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Christie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.#T3#
Christie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christie misses the shot to the body.
Barnes scores with a nice head shot.
Jab, jab by Barnes - just one landing.
A jab from Barnes misses.
Barnes misses with a looping left.
Barnes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christie misses with an uppercut.
Christie misses the jab.
Christie throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Barnes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Christie!
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!
Barnes fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Barnes working the head with strikes.
Barnes tries to score with some ground and pound. Christie controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Christie wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#ES#
Christie sneaks out the side door and pushes Barnes away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Christie moves away from the strike by Barnes.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christie misses with an uppercut.
Christie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barnes looks to land a left hand but Christie moved out of range nicely.
Christie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Christie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Christie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Christie.
Christie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Christie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Steven Christie will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christie.
Barnes throws a body punch but Christie moves out of range.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Christie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Christie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Christie.
Christie misses with a hook #TD2#
and Barnes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Christie's guard.
Barnes has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Mentor Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Christie keeps moving.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Christie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barnes is controlling him.
Barnes trying to control but Christie is working from the bottom. #T1#
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes working some strikes from top position.#ES#
Christie wriggles free and stands up.
Christie throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
so Barnes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Christie is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Barnes dives into side control. #REVR#
Barnes trying to control the position but Christie is working away.
Barnes tries to score with some ground and pound. Christie controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Christie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #ES#
Christie throws Barnes to one side and escapes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Christie.#T2#
Christie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barnes misses with a hook
and Christie counters with a nice body shot.
Christie misses with a looping left.
Christie stuns Barnes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Christie looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Christie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barnes momentarily.
Steven Christie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Christie throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Barnes tries to score with a low kick but Christie moves his leg out of the way.
Christie throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
Christie misses with a looping left.
And Barnes tries to counter it with a takedown but Christie pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice body punch from Christie.
Barnes looks for a takedown but Christie sprawls well.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Barnes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Steven Christie is winning the standup battle so far.
Christie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barnes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barnes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnes can do to turn this around?
A left lands for Christie.
Christie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes.
Christie throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Barnes does it's job there.
Christie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Christie jabs at Barnes's body.
Barnes digs a good hook to Christie's body.
Barnes is looking to slow Christie down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes missing with a left hand there. Christie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Christie.
A big left from Christie misses.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christie.
Christie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes scores with a jab to the head.
Christie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barnes on the side of the head.
Barnes defending well as Christie loads up on a big left hand.
Christie connects with a body shot.
Barnes throws a jab when Christie was well out of range.
Christie misses the shot to the body.
Barnes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Christie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Christie catches Barnes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barnes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Christie dominated that second round.
That's time! Christie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Christie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christie scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice uppercut there from Christie.
Christie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barnes lunges at Christie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Christie's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Christie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnes.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christie manages to avoid it.
Christie slips a straight right by Barnes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes misses with a lunging right hand
and Christie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Christie blocks a low kick nicely.
Christie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barnes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christie.
Christie misses with a hook #TD2#
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Christie pushes Barnes off and gets back to his feet. #T1#
Christie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Christie. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Christie.
Christie misses with a wild body shot.
Christie misses with a hook #TD2#
and Barnes counters with a takedown into side control.
Christie wants to get back to his feet.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Christie keeps working.
Barnes throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Barnes wants to control but Christie is keeping him busy.
Christie wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Christie trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Michael Barnes has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES#
Christie throws Barnes to one side and escapes!
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!
Christie throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christie cracks Barnes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Christie scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barnes doesn't seem bothered though.
Christie throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Christie pushes Barnes off and gets back to his feet.
Christie looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Barnes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Christie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barnes to score with a decent uppercut.
Barnes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Christie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Christie throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Christie defends it well.
Christie throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
Barnes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Christie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barnes somewhat.
Christie throwing a counter right hand but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes throws an off balance right hand
and Christie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barnes thinking.
Christie misses with a straight left.
Michael Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christie misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Barnes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Barnes prevents Christie from getting back to his feet.
Barnes trying to control but Christie is working from the bottom.
Christie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barnes is controlling him.
Barnes trying to control but Christie is working from the bottom. #T4#
Barnes throws a big elbow that misses.
Christie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barnes won't allow Christie to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Christie ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes scores with a jab.
Barnes connects with a right hand. Christie shakes it off.
Christie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Christie throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Christie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
Christie misses with a hook.
Christie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steven Christie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Christie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Christie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Christie, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Christie!
As Steven Christie got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: The voices in my head told me to do it, so I can't be held accountable for my actions.'.

Event: GC 395
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Bellamy moves into the clinch successfully.
Bellamy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as Bellamy controls the action.
Barnes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bellamy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A left hand lands to the body for Bellamy.
Bellamy has a couple of punches blocked by Barnes.
Bellamy looking to stall.
Bellamy gets underhooks to prevent Barnes's takedown attempt. #BC2#
Bellamy breaks from the clinch.
Barnes dodges the punch combination from Bellamy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellamy throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bellamy walks into a left hand.
Bellamy tries to bum rush Barnes with a series of wild strikes but Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A clash of legs there as Bellamy blocks the low kick.#T1#
Bellamy moves to clinch but Barnes breaks away #TD#
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Barnes postures up.
Bellamy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barnes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bellamy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bellamy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Barnes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bellamy keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Bellamy trying to control the position here.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Bellamy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes 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.#T2#
Barnes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Barnes staying calm.
Bellamy is trying to improve his position.
Barnes works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bellamy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barnes cracks Bellamy with a big elbow.
Bellamy taking a bit of punishment here - Barnes scoring with strikes.
Barnes creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bellamy sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T3#
Bellamy wants to get back to his feet.
Bellamy is trying to improve his position.
Barnes trying to control the action but Bellamy is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Bellamy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Barnes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bellamy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barnes's best efforts.
Bellamy is trying to stand back up but Barnes is controlling him
Barnes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bellamy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Barnes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Barnes wants to take a breather but Bellamy is having none of it.
Bellamy told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Bellamy wants to get back to his feet.
Bellamy is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nice strikes from Barnes there.
Bellamy is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.
Bellamy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Barnes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Barnes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bellamy slips a jab from Barnes.
Bellamy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barnes thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy left from Bellamy finds it's target.
Barnes looks to land a combination but Bellamy avoids it well.
Bellamy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barnes.
Bellamy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bellamy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bellamy tries to clinch but Barnes is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Barnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barnes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barnes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bellamy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bellamy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bellamy tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnes feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Bellamy looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Bellamy takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Bellamy walks into a left hand.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Bellamy.
Bellamy misses with a low kick.
Barnes lands a lovely overhand right.
Barnes misses the jab.
Bellamy is looking to score with low kicks.
Gary Bellamy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bellamy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A punch combination from Bellamy misses.
Bellamy tries to clinch up.
Michael Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barnes takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T2#
Bellamy moves in looking to clinch but Barnes pushes him off.
Bellamy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barnes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bellamy defending well as Barnes loads up on a big left hand.
Barnes lands a head shot.
Barnes throws a hook but Bellamy blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bellamy defending well as Barnes loads up on a big left hand.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Bellamy wants to counter with a clinch but Barnes pushes him away.
Gary Bellamy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Bellamy misses.
Barnes tries to counter with a takedown but Bellamy is quick to defend against it.
Bellamy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barnes throws out a loose jab but Bellamy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bellamy can do to turn this around?
Bellamy lands a leg kick that knocks Barnes off balance momentarily.
Barnes lands with a cross. #T3#
Bellamy connects with a crisp jab.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some wild striking there from Bellamy.
Bellamy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barnes throws a body punch but Bellamy moves out of range.
Barnes looks to land a left hand but Bellamy moved out of range nicely.
Bellamy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bellamy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bellamy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bellamy tries to bum rush Barnes with a series of wild strikes but Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barnes feinted with a counter takedown.
Barnes throws a jab when Bellamy was well out of range.#T4#
Bellamy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jab by Barnes.
Bellamy ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Barnes dodges the punch combination from Bellamy.
Barnes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bellamy sprawls and moves away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice jab there from Barnes.
Sloppy strikes from Bellamy. Those never looked like landing.
Barnes attempts a counter takedown but Bellamy avoids it well and moves away.
An inside leg kick from Barnes misses.
Barnes looks to land a left hand but Bellamy moved out of range nicely.
Barnes misses with an uppercut.
Bellamy tries to clinch but Barnes is having none of it.
Bellamy lands a two punch combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Barnes dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Barnes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bellamy takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Bellamy takes one to the side of the head.
Bellamy closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
so Barnes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Bellamy manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Barnes fails to pull guard.
Barnes is working for takedown but Bellamy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bellamy lands a right hand.
Barnes has had enough of the clinch but Bellamy keeps him there for the moment.
Barnes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bellamy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bellamy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barnes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bellamy lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Barnes ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Barnes no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1#
Bellamy wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Bellamy wanted to stand there but Barnes had control of the position.
Barnes 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.#SUB#
Barnes looking for a guillotine here but Bellamy defends easily.
Barnes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barnes has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bellamy has passed into side control.
Barnes sneaks back into half guard.#T2##SUB#
Barnes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bellamy pulls his head out easily.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Bellamy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barnes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions off his back.
Barnes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bellamy wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Michael Barnes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Bellamy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bellamy has managed to get both his arms back between Barnes's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bellamy is one step ahead there.
Bellamy connects with a couple of short punches.
Barnes has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bellamy has passed into side control.
Barnes regains half guard.
Bellamy is thwarting Barnes's attempts to control the position.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Barnes actively working from the bottom here.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Gary Bellamy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##SUB2#
Bellamy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barnes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bellamy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barnes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Bellamy is controlling well.
Bellamy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes manages to get to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gary Bellamy.
I think Barnes 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Barnes!
During a confident post fight interview, Michael Barnes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GC 391
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
Christie throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnes needs to keep his hands up - Christie had a free shot at his head there.
Christie misses with a straight right.
Christie throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Barnes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Christie!
Barnes happy to just control the position for now.
Barnes working the head with strikes.
Christie is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Barnes lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Christie down.
Barnes prevents Christie from escaping the position.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Christie keeps working.
Barnes in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T1##SUB#
Barnes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Christie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barnes looks up at the clock and then as Christie takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Barnes smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Christie tries to escape but Barnes is in control. #SUB#
Barnes swings around for an armbar but Christie sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Barnes's guard.
Christie tries to stand but Barnes is controlling from the bottom.
Christie told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Barnes wants to control the position but Christie says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Christie prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Christie wants to stand up but Barnes is controlling the position. #T2##SU2#
Christie decides to stand and escape the position.
Christie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Christie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Christie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Christie misses with a looping left.
Christie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barnes.
Christie fails to land with a series of punches.
Barnes swings for the body but Christie moves out of range.
Christie doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Barnes thuds a left hand into Christie's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christie moves away from the strike by Barnes.
Barnes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barnes throws a front kick aimed at Christie's knee but Christie avoids it well.
Christie looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christie.
Barnes scores with a jab. Christie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barnes slips a jab from Christie.
Christie staying out of range there.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christie.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christie.
Christie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes lands a glancing blow to the side of Christie's head.
Christie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Christie throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
Barnes scores with a jab. Christie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Christie misses with a right hand #TD#
and Barnes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Christie!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christie is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Christie keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barnes lands an elbow. #T4#
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Christie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Christie defending against the ground and pound.
Christie is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Barnes tries to score with some ground and pound. Christie controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Barnes fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Barnes prevents Christie from escaping the position.
Barnes scoring with punches and elbows.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Christie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Michael Barnes will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Christie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christie ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barnes throws a lazy uppercut
and Christie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barnes thuds a left hand into Christie's body.
Barnes lands a head shot.
Christie swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Christie won't be happy with that.
Christie is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Barnes asserts his dominance and retains side control.#ES2#
Christie bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Steven Christie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christie looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
A low kick from Barnes is predictable there
and Christie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steven Christie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Christie. Those never looked like landing.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christie.
Barnes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Christie misses with a few strikes there.
Christie lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christie. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes throws a jab but it's blocked by Christie.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Christie! But no joy.
Christie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes.
Christie misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Barnes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Barnes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barnes missing with a left hand there. Christie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steven Christie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Christie throws a right and a left that Barnes avoids nicely.
Christie throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Christie pushes Barnes off looking to stand but Barnes dives back in and keeps control.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Christie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Christie defends it. #ES2#
Christie manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes throws a jab but it's blocked by Christie.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
A big right from Barnes misses.
Christie misses with a hook.#TD#
Barnes drives through with a takedown into guard.
Michael Barnes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Christie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barnes is controlling him.
Christie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes.
Barnes throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes trying to control but Christie is working from the bottom.
Christie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Barnes throws a big right hand that misses.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Christie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Christie won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Christie postures up.
Barnes has Christie pulled in close to control his posture.
Barnes looking to control.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnes is trying to hold Christie in close to prevent damage but Christie has managed to pass into half guard.
Barnes is trying to maintain the position but Christie is very close to passing his half guard.
Barnes tries to roll over but Christie keeps him under control.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Christie wants to get back to his feet. #SU2#
Christie decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Christie throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Christie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christie cracks Barnes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Christie scores with a shot to the body.
Christie misses with an uppercut.
Barnes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Christie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Christie throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christie swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Barnes counters with a shoot takedown. Christie fights it but they end up in guard.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Christie has wrist control.
Barnes chips away with some ground and pound.
Barnes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Barnes prevents Christie from getting back to his feet.
Barnes pushing down on Christie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barnes trying to control the action but Christie is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes thows a huge punch but Christie dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Christie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage.
Barnes not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Barnes is pressing down on Christie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Christie is holding on for now.
Christie is looking to escape.
Barnes is pressing down on Christie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Christie is holding on for now. #ES2#
Christie pushes Barnes off and gets back to his feet.
Barnes moves out of range as Christie strikes.
Christie misses with a two punch combination.
Barnes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christie throws a right hand that Barnes ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnes also avoids with ease.
A slow jab from Christie misses its intended target.
Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Christie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T2#
Barnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christie.
Christie throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barnes throws out a powerful jab.
Christie looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Barnes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Christie finds it's way round the side to connect with Barnes's head.
Christie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Christie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christie clobbers Barnes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice body punch from Christie.
Barnes throws a hook but Christie avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Christie misses the target.
Christie swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Christie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes throws a hook but Christie avoids it easily.
Christie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Barnes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Christie has time to react.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Christie.
A combination from Christie does no damage.
Barnes tries to counter with a takedown but Christie is quick to defend against it.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Christie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christie.
Barnes misses with a jab to the body
and Christie counters with a nice uppercut.
Christie staying out of range there.
Christie misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Christie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christie.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christie manages to avoid it.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christie throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Barnes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Christie's guard.

Christie pushes Barnes off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes misses with a straight right.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Christie.
Christie takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Christie swinging wildly here.
Barnes throws a hook to the side of Christie's head but Christie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnes connects with a right hand. Christie shakes it off.
Christie swings away with a body shot that misses #TD#
and Barnes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Christie!
Barnes creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Christie sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Barnes postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Christie is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Barnes is controlling him well.
Barnes working the ground and pound but Christie is defending the strikes.
Barnes creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steven Christie.
I think Christie has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Christie!
Post fight, Steven Christie took to the microphone: 'The voices in my head told me to do it, so I can't be held accountable for my actions.'.

Event: GC 389
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1#
Kirzner looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
Barnes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Barnes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barnes cracks a nice hook into Kirzner's ribs.
Barnes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kirzner misses with a double jab #TD#
and Barnes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Barnes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirzner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Barnes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirzner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Kirzner wants to stand up but Barnes is controlling him.
Barnes content to stall in guard here.
Barnes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirzner is being controlled here.
Barnes trying to control the position but Kirzner is working away.
Kirzner tries to buck Barnes off but Barnes is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.
Barnes cracks Kirzner with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kirzner is not content to let Barnes control the position. #SUB#
Barnes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kirzner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kirzner is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Kirzner is looking for a sweep.
Kirzner is trying to buck Barnes off.
Kirzner struggling a bit here.
Barnes working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T3#
Barnes working the ground and pound.
Barnes wants to control but Kirzner is keeping him busy.
Barnes is putting a hurting on Kirzner here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kirzner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barnes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kirzner takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Barnes trying to control the action but Kirzner is working from the bottom.
Kirzner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kirzner is trying to buck Barnes off.
Barnes trying to control the position but Kirzner is working away.
Barnes staying calm.#T4##SUB#
Barnes in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Kirzner is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Barnes!
A very excited looking Michael Barnes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GC 385
Date: Apr 24, 2021

#R1#
A slow jab from Barnes misses its intended target.
And Slinger tries to counter it with a takedown but Barnes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No luck for Slinger with that takedown attempt.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barnes sprawls well. Barnes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slinger gets slowly back to his feet.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Michael Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.
Horrible takedown attempt by Slinger or perhaps it was just good defense by Barnes, which made it look bad. #TD#
Barnes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Slinger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes is nestled in close to Slinger, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Barnes there. #T1#
Barnes wants to control but Slinger is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Slinger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Slinger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Slinger trying to hold on to Barnes's head to control him but Barnes postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes passes to side control.
Slinger struggling a bit here.
Slinger tries to improve position but can't.
Barnes scoring with punches from side control. #SUB#
Barnes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Barnes working the head and body with strikes.
Slinger is not content to let Barnes control the position.
You can see the frustration on Slinger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Slinger sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Barnes working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Slinger is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barnes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barnes's back!
Barnes breaks Slinger's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Slinger keeps moving. #SUB2#
Barnes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Slinger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnes has managed to get both his arms back between Slinger's legs - danger averted.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Slinger keeps moving.
Barnes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Barnes avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Slinger looking for a guillotine here but Barnes defends easily. #T3#
Barnes landing some decent shots from guard.
Slinger controlling the position.
Barnes slips nicely into half guard.
Slinger is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Slinger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Barnes wants to control but Slinger is keeping him busy.
Barnes working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Slinger is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barnes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Barnes is looking to advance position but Slinger won't allow it.
Barnes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4##SUB2#
Slinger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Slinger wants to get back to full guard.
Barnes slips a nice elbow through Slinger's hands, connecting with Slinger's forehead.#SUB2#
Slinger looking for submissions off his back.
Barnes is keen to just control but Slinger is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Slinger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Slinger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Slinger regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barnes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Slinger's head.
Barnes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Slinger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Slinger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Barnes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A big right from Barnes misses.
Slinger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barnes tries to avoid it but Slinger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barnes to the ground. Barnes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barnes tries to counter with a takedown but Slinger is quick to defend against it.
Slinger moves out of range of the strikes.
Barnes throws out a loose jab but Slinger uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Slinger gets caught flat footed, as Barnes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Slinger 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.#SUB2#
Barnes has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Slinger to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Barnes is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Slinger pulls down on the head and he's put Barnes to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Patrick Slinger!
Post fight, Patrick Slinger stared into the camera and said 'Hard work pays off. Thanks to all of my coaches. Thanks to all the dedicated MMA fans who support me.'.

Event: GC 381 Christie vs Bengtsson
Date: Mar 13, 2021

#R1#
Hicks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ju Hicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hicks darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Barnes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Hicks keeps moving.
Barnes postures up and lands a big shot to Hicks's brow.
Barnes stops Hicks from standing up. #SUB#
Barnes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hicks is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barnes is controlling him.
Hicks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks looking to control.
Barnes advances position into side control!
Check out the look on Barnes's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Barnes 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.#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hicks has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hicks is trying to buck Barnes off.#T1#
Barnes lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hicks down.
Hicks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barnes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barnes creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB#
Barnes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hicks is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barnes controlling the position from side mount.
Barnes lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Barnes working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hicks is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Barnes scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hicks to see if he's OK.
Hicks wants to get back to his feet.
Barnes wants to control but Hicks is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hicks has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hicks is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Barnes cracks Hicks with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes lands some shots froms side control.
Barnes landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Barnes working the ground and pound. #SUB#
Barnes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hicks keeps working.
Hicks takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Barnes lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hicks down. #SUB#
Barnes in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Hicks is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Barnes!
Michael Barnes thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Ju Hicks had this to say: 'Hats off to my opponent. I was off my game tonight and he capitalized. '.

Event: GC 378 Paris vs Somebody
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1#
Barnes throws a right hand that misses
and Christie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Barnes feints and as Christie raises his hands in defense, Barnes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barnes is standing up over Christie. Christie looks to escape but Barnes dives into side control. #REVR#
Christie wants to get back to his feet but Barnes drags him back down.
Barnes trying to control the position but Christie is working away.
Barnes lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes with the ground and pound but Christie regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Nice strikes from Barnes there.
Christie is looking to escape.
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Christie defends it. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Barnes is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Barnes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Christie is just riding it out for now. Barnes eventually gives up the hold.
Christie is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Barnes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barnes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Christie keeps working.
Christie pushes Barnes off looking to stand but Barnes dives back in and keeps control.
Christie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barnes scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura but Christie is defending well. #SUB2#
Barnes is working for a kimura but Christie is defending it quite comfortably.
Barnes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Christie's head. #T3#
Barnes not doing much here.
Christie won't allow Barnes to pass to mount.
Christie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Christie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnes.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Christie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Christie is trying to stand up here but Barnes is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Christie slaps away a takedown attempt from Barnes, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barnes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've been told by Christie's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Christie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barnes has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Barnes doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Christie to counter with a crisp jab.
Barnes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Christie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steven Christie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Barnes.
Barnes misses with a takedown
and Christie counters with a nice uppercut.
Barnes misses with an uppercut
and Christie counters with a right hand to the body.
Barnes fails to land the takedown.
Barnes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christie keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #TD2#
Barnes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Christie tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Barnes is in Christie's guard.
Barnes throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Christie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Steven Christie will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Barnes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Christie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Christie checks a low kick from Barnes.
Christie defending well as Barnes loads up on a big left hand.
Christie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barnes.
Barnes throws a hook but Christie avoids it easily.
Barnes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christie lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barnes backs up against the cage.
Christie lands a nice shot to the body.
Barnes has his takedown stuffed
and Christie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Barnes is rocked!
Barnes fails to land the takedown.
Barnes is still on wobbly legs! Can Christie finish him?
Steven Christie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Barnes.
Christie lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice sprawl there from Christie as Barnes shoots in.
Barnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christie.
Barnes misses with a combination
and Christie counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Christie throws a monster overhand right that drops Barnes! Christie follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Christie!
Steven Christie retains his featherweight title!
An intense looking Steven Christie took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'The voices in my head told me to do it, so I can't be held accountable for my actions.'.

Event: GC 375 - Polus vs Yonic
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1#
Weasel thuds a left hand into Barnes's body.
Weasel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barnes looks to land a right hand but Weasel moved out of range.
Michael Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Barnes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Barnes lands in his opponent's guard.
Weasel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Weasel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there.
Weasel working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Weasel wants to get back to his feet but Barnes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Barnes sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Barnes with a nice head shot there.
Weasel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnes trying to control but Weasel is working from the bottom.
Weasel told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Weasel controlling the position.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Weasel is keeping the position.
Weasel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Weasel can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barnes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barnes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Weasel!
Weasel wants to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
Barnes cracks Weasel with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #T2#
The referee warns Weasel that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Weasel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Weasel is in a horrible position here. Barnes smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes with good strikes from the mount here!
Barnes lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #ROC#Weasel is rocked!
Barnes fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Weasel is still in real trouble! Can Barnes finish him?
Weasel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Weasel seems to have recovered his senses.
Barnes with the ground and pound from mount.
Barnes lands a big shot to the head and Weasel winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Michael Barnes!
An out of breath Michael Barnes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GC 373 Kaupens vs White
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
Bard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes fails with a takedown attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Barnes has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Barnes drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barnes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnes 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.
Barnes passes into half guard.
Bard controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Barnes wants to control but Bard is keeping him busy. #T1#
Nice strikes from Barnes there.
Bard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is just content to waste time from the top position. Bard takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Barnes is pushing down on Bard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bard is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bard is trying to control but can't.
Bard's coaches at Marax MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Bard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnes.
Barnes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barnes with the ground and pound but Bard uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Barnes lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Barnes with a nice head shot there.
Bard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barnes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Barnes scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bard to see if he's OK.#SUB2#
Barnes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sloppy strikes there by Barnes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ground and pound from Barnes seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
An elbow from Barnes crashes against the mat.
Barnes taking a break here but Bard is having none of it and regains half guard.
Barnes wants to control but Bard is keeping him busy. #T3#
Barnes looks to land a strike but Bard avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Bard keeps moving.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes trying to control but Bard is working from the bottom.
Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bard is keeping the position for now.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barnes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bard controlling Barnes's posture.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Bard is retaining full guard.
Barnes throwing strikes but missing.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Bard has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes throws a big right hand that misses.
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Bard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Barnes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bard misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Barnes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bard!
You can see the frustration on Bard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Michael Barnes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bard parries the strikes from Barnes easily there. Barnes is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bard to escape.
Barnes wants to control for a moment but Bard uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Barnes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barnes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barnes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bard defending well though.
Bard is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Barnes is working for a kimura here but Bard manages to reverse the position and he's now in Barnes's guard.
Bard trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Barnes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bard is aware though and is defending well.
Bard postures up.
Bard postures up and lands a big shot to Barnes's brow.
Bard throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bard manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Bard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Bard pulls Barnes in to control the position.
Barnes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes trying to control but Bard is working from the bottom.
Barnes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Bard has momentary wrist control but Barnes slips an elbow through the middle.
Barnes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Bard has wrist control.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnes trying to control but Bard is working from the bottom.
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnes postures up in Bard's guard and throws a big left but Bard blocks it.
Barnes passes Bard's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bard is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barnes working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Bard's thigh. Bard counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Barnes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barnes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barnes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Bard throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
Bard throws a head kick that Barnes semi-blocks.
Barnes looks to throw the jab but Bard is out of range. #TD2#
Barnes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bard's guard.
Barnes forces his way into half guard.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but Bard defending well.
Bard tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
Barnes thows a huge punch but Bard dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnes. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bard defends it well. #T1#
Barnes misses with a head shot. Bard uses the momentum to regain guard.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bard is keeping the position for now. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barnes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Bard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes is pushing down on Bard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bard is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barnes throwing shots but Bard is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Bard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage.
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Bard defends it.
Bard gets back to full guard.
Barnes pushes down on Bard's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Barnes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Bard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bard won't allow Barnes to pass to mount.
Bard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barnes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barnes's back!
Bard is landing with strikes. Barnes can't take much more of this.
Barnes trying to control the action but Bard just sinks the hooks in.
I really don't envy Barnes right now.
Barnes trying to control but not successfully.
Barnes tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The referee warns Barnes that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Raval Bard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Barnes tries to lock up and control but Bard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Barnes sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bard trying to control from Barnes's half guard. Barnes has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bard postures up in Barnes's guard and throws a big left but Barnes blocks it. #SUB2#
Barnes looking for a guillotine here but Bard defends easily.
Bard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bard's guard. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Bard keeps moving.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Bard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Barnes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barnes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Barnes!
A victorious Michael Barnes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GC 370 Marek vs Walden
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thrills connects with a body shot.
Thrills darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD#
Barnes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Barnes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thrills is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barnes in side control lands a decent elbow.
Barnes scoring with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes landing a few strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thrills tries to buck Barnes off but Barnes is having none of it.
An elbow from Barnes crashes against the mat. #SUB#
Barnes tries for a kimura but Thrills is defending well.
Thrills is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thrills keeps working.
Barnes throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Barnes is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Thrills is trying to escape and Barnes transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Thrills is forced to tap! Nice work there by Barnes! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Barnes!
A victorious Michael Barnes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GC 365 Takeda vs Kaupens
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pickton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pickton fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Pickton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pickton misses with a two punch combination.
Barnes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Robert Pickton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pickton lands a really nice looking cross but Barnes seems unphased.
Pickton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pickton goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC2#Barnes is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pickton drops Barnes with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Barnes! Pickton dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Pickton!

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