Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1027 Tam v Custer
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Fortay paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fortay bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fortay throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barnes on the side of the head.
Fortay missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fortay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fortay scores with a jab. Barnes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fortay connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barnes momentarily.
Fortay throws out a powerful jab.
Fortay misses the jab.
Fortay throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.
Fortay scores with the left hand. Barnes knows he should have avoided that one.
Fortay just misses with a punch to the body.
Fortay has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Barnes closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Fortay is fighting off a takedown attempt but Barnes is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Fortay to the mat. Fortay regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Our spies down at at Jed's Gym inform us that Fortay has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barnes lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barnes has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barnes stands and throws Fortay's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Barnes in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Barnes grinds an elbow into Fortay's temple.
Barnes is chipping away with strikes.
Barnes throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Barnes working the ground and pound from side control.#T2#
Fortay is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Barnes working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes wants to take a breather but Fortay manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Barnes. #SUB2#
Barnes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barnes works over Fortay with some ground and pound from guard.
Barnes throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fortay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fortay utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Barnes lands a couple of digs.
Barnes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barnes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fortay has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Barnes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fortay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fortay wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Barnes throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Barnes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barnes trying to control but Fortay is working from the bottom.
Barnes postures up and lands a big shot to Fortay's brow.
Barnes landing some decent shots from guard.
Barnes lands a couple of elbows.
Fortay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Barnes trying to control the position.
Fortay trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
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#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex 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 thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fortay lands a jab to the head.
A big left from Fortay misses.
Fortay misses with a series of wild punches.
Barnes wants to land a leg kick but Fortay is out of range.
Fortay misses with a hook.
Barnes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
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 looking to control but instead Fortay has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fortay wants to get back to full guard but Barnes has mounted him!
Alex Barnes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barnes with shots to the head and body - Fortay looks very uncomfortable down there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes raining down shots from the mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Barnes raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC#Fortay is rocked!
Fortay in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fortay is still in real trouble! Can Barnes finish him?
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fortay can do to turn this around?
Barnes breaks from Fortay's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Barnes cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fortay in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Barnes postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Fortay bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Barnes and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Barnes!
A victorious Alex Barnes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 242 Panda vs Kuomanen
Date: Sep 24, 2023

#R1#
Barnes dives in for a single leg takedown but Decimal sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Decimal misses with a low kick.
Decimal scores with a punch to the head.
Barnes punishes Decimal's body with a nice straight punch.
Barnes stuns Decimal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Decimal has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Barnes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Decimal is out of range.
Decimal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Decimal is looking to counter with a body kick.
Decimal scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've been informed that Barnes has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Decimal bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barnes's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decimal scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Decimal blocks a jab.
Decimal scores with a hook.
Decimal connects with a looping right hand.
Decimal with the inside leg kick.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Decimal.
Barnes feints the counter takedown.
Barnes blocks the body kick. #T1#
Decimal throws a big shot that misses.
Dewey Decimal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decimal misses the jab.
Decimal works the jab nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Decimal as he connects with a hook.
Barnes staying out of range there.
Barnes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Decimal.
Decimal throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.
Decimal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Decimal scores with a leg kick.
Decimal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Decimal misses with a low kick.
Barnes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Barnes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Decimal throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Barnes misses.
Decimal throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Decimal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Decimal staying out of range there.#T2#
Decimal misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Decimal misses the shot to the body.
Decimal jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Decimal throws a head kick that misses.
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!
Decimal misses the shot to the body.
And Barnes tries to counter it with a takedown but Decimal pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Decimal throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Decimal. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decimal misses with a hook.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Decimal was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Barnes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Decimal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
A jab from Decimal misses.
Decimal loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
Decimal scores with a nice strike.
Decimal misses with a looping right.
Barnes dodges the punch combination from Decimal. #T3#
Barnes shoots in and drives through. Decimal sprawls well.
Decimal is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A slow jab from Decimal misses its intended target.
Decimal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barnes with the counter takedown but Decimal avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Decimal misses the target.
Decimal throws a push kick but Barnes slaps the foot to one side.
Decimal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barnes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Decimal.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Decimal looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Decimal scores with a shot to the body.
Decimal keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barnes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Decimal back to the cage. Barnes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Barnes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Decimal with a nice calf kick.
Barnes sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Decimal connects with an inside leg kick.
Decimal scores with a jab to the head.
Decimal throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Decimal tests Barnes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barnes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Decimal. Decimal obviously looking to wear him down.
Barnes slips under a jab from Decimal.
The fighters circling - Decimal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes misses with a series of wild punches.
Barnes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dewey Decimal dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Decimal throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Decimal slips a jab and a cross from Barnes.
Decimal misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
Barnes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Decimal scores with a shot to the body.
Barnes tries a low kick but Decimal avoids it.
Decimal misses with a body shot.
Barnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Decimal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dewey Decimal is winning the standup battle so far.
Decimal throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Decimal works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circling - Decimal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Barnes tries to counter it with a takedown but Decimal pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Decimal moved away.
Decimal throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Barnes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Decimal's guard.
Decimal wants to stand up but Barnes is controlling him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Decimal is on top in guard. #REVR##T1#
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. #REVB#
Decimal pushes Barnes off looking to stand but Barnes dives back in and keeps control.
Barnes drops an elbow to the side of Decimal's head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnes prevents Decimal from standing back up.
Decimal is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barnes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Barnes working over Decimal with some ground and pound. Decimal looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Barnes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Decimal pushes Barnes off looking to stand but Barnes dives back in and keeps control.
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Decimal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnes can do to turn this around?#T2#
Barnes drops an elbow to the side of Decimal's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes stops Decimal from getting back to his feet.
Decimal taking some punishment here, with Barnes in his half guard.
Barnes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Decimal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Decimal is trying to stand back up but Barnes is controlling him
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 lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #CUT2#It looks like Dewey Decimal has been cut.
Decimal is trying to stand up here but Barnes is controlling him well.
Barnes drops an elbow to the side of Decimal's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes slips a nice elbow through Decimal's hands, connecting with Decimal's forehead.
Barnes prevents Decimal from standing back up. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Decimal defends it.
Decimal taking some punishment here, with Barnes in his half guard.
Barnes stops Decimal from getting back to his feet.
Barnes working Decimal over with strikes.
Decimal pushes Barnes off looking to stand but Barnes dives back in and keeps control.
Alex Barnes has got the better of the ground game so far.
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 Decimal's temple.
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 slips a nice elbow through Decimal's hands, connecting with Decimal's forehead.#ROC2#Decimal is rocked!#T4#
Decimal tries to kick Barnes off but Barnes keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Barnes is pressing down on Decimal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Decimal is holding on for now.
Barnes moves into full mount! Decimal won't be happy about that!
Barnes lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Barnes putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Barnes lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Oh Decimal is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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 landing strikes, looking to finish!
Barnes postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Decimal badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Barnes around the waist but Barnes pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Barnes is the winner by TKO! Barnes jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Barnes!
A very excited looking Alex 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: DMMA 228 Pinks vs McKane
Date: Aug 20, 2023

#R1#
Barnes keeps the fight on the outside.
Bottles 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.
Bottles fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barnes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bottles ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bottles stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnes.#CL2#
Bottles closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Barnes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bottles is defending well.
Barnes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Barnes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bottles after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bottles lands an elbow just above Barnes 's eye.
A right handed body shot lands from Bottles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes blocks an elbow strike from Bottles.
Bottles's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Barnes wants to take the fight to the mat but Bottles manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Barnes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bottles is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
The referee calls for Bottles to work.
Bottles lands a shot to the body.
Barnes fails to pull guard.
Bottles is looking to control Barnes's arms but Barnes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bottles has his back to the cage.
Bottles is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Barnes turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Barnes misses with the ground and pound.
Bottles struggling a bit here.
We've been hearing that Barnes has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Barnes creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bottles sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
I wouldn't like to be where Bottles is right now.
Bottles is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bottles is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bottles is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Bottles defends it. #T2#
Barnes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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 Bottles's temple.
Barnes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bottles gets back to full guard.
Bottles is looking to stand up but Barnes isn't so interested in that idea.
Barnes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Bottles is retaining full guard.
Bottles looking for a sweep. Not yet Bottles, not yet.
Bottles bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes's guard. #REVB#
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Bottles from controlling successfully.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bottles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Barnes trying to control but Bottles is working from the bottom.
Barnes trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bottles manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Bottles throwing strikes but missing.
Barnes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bottles throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Bottles 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.
Bottles bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes's guard. #REVB#
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Bottles from controlling successfully.
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#
Bottles manages to get to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
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 Alex Barnes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes throws a body punch but Bottles moves out of range. #CL2#
Barnes tries to keep at a distance but Bottles has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bottles looking to throw knees to the head but Barnes is blocking nicely.
Bottles gets underhooks to prevent Barnes's takedown attempt.
Bottles gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barnes. #TD#
Barnes lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bottles trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottles is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard.
Bottles regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Barnes.
Bottles 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.#T1#
Bottles is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up.
Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Bottles is retaining full guard.
Barnes won't allow Bottles to get back to his feet.
Bottles trying to control the position here.
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bottles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barnes throws an elbow that misses. Bottles uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barnes's guard. Nice move by Bottles!#REVB#
Bottles throwing strikes but missing.
Bottles works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bottles.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Alex Barnes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bottles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bottles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barnes defending well though.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Bottles is controlling well.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Bottles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barnes defending well though.
Bottles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barnes defending well though.
Barnes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bottles won't allow Barnes to sweep him here. #T3#
Barnes pulls Bottles in to control the position.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bottles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barnes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bottles's guard. #REVR#
Bottles pulls Barnes in to control the position.
Bottles has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Barnes has passed into side control.
Barnes working the ground and pound from side control.
Bottles parries the strikes from Barnes easily there. Barnes is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bottles to escape.
Barnes works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#ROC#Bottles is rocked!
Barnes scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Bottles is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Barnes can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Barnes!
A victorious Alex Barnes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 219 Klimenko vs Swahn
Date: Jul 30, 2023

#R1#
Barnes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yeltsin Jr throws a series of strikes that have Barnes backpedaling. #CUT2#It looks like Alex Barnes has been cut.
Barnes takes a swing at Yeltsin Jr's ribcage but misses.
Barnes lands with a cross.
Yeltsin Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yeltsin Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes connects with a body shot that sends Yeltsin Jr's belly button to the back.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Yeltsin Jr.
Yeltsin Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Yeltsin Jr cracks Barnes with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yeltsin Jr. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Barnes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a leg kick.
Barnes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yeltsin Jr throws a leg kick but Barnes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yeltsin Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yeltsin Jr takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Yeltsin Jr wants to slow Barnes down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
Barnes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barnes.
Barnes avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD#
Barnes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Yeltsin Jr's guard.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barnes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barnes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've been hearing that Barnes has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barnes works over Yeltsin Jr with some ground and pound from guard.
Yeltsin Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Barnes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Yeltsin Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Yeltsin Jr 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.
Yeltsin Jr managing to control the position.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Yeltsin Jr has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Yeltsin Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Yeltsin Jr is keeping the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yeltsin Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yeltsin Jr has momentary wrist control but Barnes slips an elbow through the middle.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnes throws a big elbow that misses.
Yeltsin Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yeltsin Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes.
Barnes trying to control but Yeltsin Jr is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Yeltsin Jr.
Barnes takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Yeltsin Jr 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 drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yeltsin Jr sprawls and moves away.
Barnes throws a solid leg kick but Yeltsin Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barnes.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Yeltsin Jr.
Yeltsin Jr lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Yeltsin Jr moves into the clinch.
Barnes has Yeltsin Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yeltsin Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Yeltsin Jr is fighting off a takedown attempt but Barnes is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Yeltsin Jr to the mat. Yeltsin Jr regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes throws a big right hand that misses.
Barnes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yeltsin Jr working a defensive guard here.
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 Alex Barnes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alex Barnes's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Yeltsin Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boris Yeltsin Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Barnes closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Barnes is trying to trip Yeltsin Jr. He has hold of a leg but Yeltsin Jr is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Barnes persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yeltsin Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yeltsin Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Yeltsin Jr is keeping the position.
Yeltsin Jr controlling Barnes's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Yeltsin Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yeltsin Jr has his hands on Barnes's head, controlling the position.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Yeltsin Jr has wrist control.#ES2#
Yeltsin Jr pushes Barnes off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yeltsin Jr.
Boris Yeltsin Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yeltsin Jr checks a leg kick.
Yeltsin Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Yeltsin Jr misses with a straight left.
Yeltsin Jr misses the jab.
Alex Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yeltsin Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barnes doesn't seem bothered though.
Yeltsin Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yeltsin Jr tests Barnes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barnes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yeltsin Jr 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!
Yeltsin Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barnes on the side of the head.
Yeltsin Jr throws a low kick but Barnes moves out of range easily.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yeltsin Jr.
Yeltsin Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yeltsin Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barnes rather than just go for the knockout.
Barnes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yeltsin Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yeltsin Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barnes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barnes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3##CL#
Barnes has Yeltsin Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Yeltsin Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barnes blocking some punches.
Yeltsin Jr wants to stall.
Yeltsin Jr taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Yeltsin Jr lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick from Barnes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnes moves forwards but Yeltsin Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barnes throws a head kick but Yeltsin Jr moves out of range.
Yeltsin Jr unleashes a big counter combination but Barnes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Yeltsin Jr throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barnes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Barnes throws a hook but Yeltsin Jr avoids it easily.
Barnes tries to bum rush Yeltsin Jr with a series of wild strikes but Yeltsin Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barnes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barnes throws a shot from downtown. Yeltsin Jr moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Barnes takes a swing at Yeltsin Jr's ribcage but misses.
Boris Yeltsin Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yeltsin Jr cracks Barnes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC2#Barnes is rocked!
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!
Yeltsin Jr throws a monster overhand right that drops Barnes! Yeltsin Jr follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Yeltsin Jr!
Boris Yeltsin Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 209 Adeoluwa vs Kersikov
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Decimal throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Decimal misses. #TD#
Barnes feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Barnes prevents Decimal from getting back to his feet.
Barnes connects with a couple of short punches.
Decimal keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Decimal is retaining full guard.
We've been hearing that Barnes has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Decimal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barnes is controlling him.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Decimal keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes scoring with some ground and pound.
Barnes works over Decimal with some ground and pound from guard.
Barnes stops Decimal from standing up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barnes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Decimal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barnes is controlling him.
Barnes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Decimal keeps moving.
Decimal is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Barnes dives into side control.
Barnes fails to land a wild elbow strike.
An elbow from Barnes crashes against the mat.
Barnes landing strikes.
Decimal tries to escape but Barnes is in control.
Decimal takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Barnes lands a few punches from side control.#T2#
Decimal is trying to get back to his feet.
Barnes landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Barnes working the ground and pound.
Barnes landing strikes.
Barnes lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decimal is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Barnes asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Decimal is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Barnes cracks Decimal with a big right hand but Decimal just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Decimal is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T3#
Barnes lands a few punches from side control.
Decimal takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Barnes scores with a couple of short elbows.
Barnes creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Barnes in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Decimal is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Barnes lands a nice forearm strike. #T4#
Decimal is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Decimal is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Decimal 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.
Decimal is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Barnes lands a decent elbow from side control.
Barnes landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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!
Decimal is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #ROC#Decimal is rocked!
Barnes scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Decimal is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Barnes can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Barnes!
After winning the bout, Alex Barnes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 197 Vilkas vs Ubereem
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Dee swings away with a body shot that misses #TD#
and Barnes counters with a single leg into guard. Dee didn't expect that.

Dee 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.
Barnes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Barnes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dee just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dee lands with a light punch inside.
Dee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barnes looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dee lands a left hand.
Dee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dee throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnes.
Barnes tries for a takedown but Dee manages to get underhooks. #TD#
Barnes turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Barnes manages to end up in side control.
Dee avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Barnes.
Dee is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes is trying to ground and pound but Dee uses the momentary lack of control by Barnes to regain half guard. #T1#
Dee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnes.
Barnes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dee's head.
Barnes misses with a head shot. Dee uses the momentum to regain guard.
Barnes has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Barnes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dee is keeping the position for now. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barnes throwing strikes but missing.
Barnes trying to control but Dee is working from the bottom.
Barnes stands up over Dee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnes trying to control but Dee is working from the bottom.
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.
Dee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barnes throws a big right hand that misses.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Dee is keeping the position.#T3#
Barnes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barnes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Dee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dee is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a triangle here but Dee uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Barnes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
Dee seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Dee has control of the leg. #SUB#
Barnes looking for a kimura from the bottom but Dee passes into side control!#SU2#
Dee stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd cheers as Dee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barnes doesn't seem phased though.
Barnes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dee swivels and escapes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Klay Dee dominated that round.
That's time! Barnes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dee misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Barnes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
Dee misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Barnes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes looks to land a combination but Dee avoids it well.
Barnes throws a hook but Dee blocks it.
Dee lands a right hook to the body.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Dee moves out of range.
Dee throws a counter combo.
Barnes misses with a double jab.
Dee throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnes slips a straight right by Dee.
Barnes checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
Barnes darts in and clinches Dee up against the cage.#T1##TD#
Barnes pulls guard successfully.
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#
Barnes is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Barnes postures up and lands a big shot to Dee's brow.
Dee wants to stand up but Barnes is controlling him.
Dee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barnes pushes down on Dee's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barnes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Barnes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barnes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barnes with the ground and pound but Dee uses the opportunity to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barnes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barnes is controlling him.
Dee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes.
Barnes throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnes throwing strikes from guard but Dee blocks nicely.
Alex Barnes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnes connects with a couple of short punches.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Dee has wrist control.
Dee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Dee keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alex Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice leg kick from Barnes, right into the meat of the thigh. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Dee. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dee throws a leg kick #TD#
and Barnes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dee scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Barnes manages to mount him!
Barnes dominating with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes scoring with strikes but Dee is staying in there.
Barnes raining down hammerfists from mount.
Barnes thowing shots but they're missing.
Barnes cracks Dee with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #ROC#Dee is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Barnes dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Barnes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A punch combination from Dee misses.
Barnes feinted with a counter takedown.
Dee displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Barnes takes one to the chin there.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Klay Dee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Dee.
Dee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes.
Dee cracks Barnes with an open hand slap.
Dee slips under a jab from Barnes.
Klay Dee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes throws a jab when Dee was well out of range.
Barnes moves out of range of the body kick from Dee.
Dee swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Barnes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Dee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Barnes throwing strikes from guard but Dee blocks nicely.
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barnes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dee wants to stand but Barnes is controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Dee keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dee.
Dee lands a nice hook to Barnes's body. Barnes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Klay Dee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice combination there by Dee.
Dee misses with a wild body shot.
Dee misses with a looping right.
Nice shot lands for Barnes.
Dee checks the leg kick nicely there.
A leg kick checked by Barnes.
Dee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barnes at a distance. #T3#
Dee tries to bum rush Barnes with a series of wild strikes but Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barnes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barnes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Barnes throws a hook but Dee avoids it easily.
Dee misses with a lunging right hand
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Barnes misses.
Barnes digs a good hook to Dee's body.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Dee misses with the combination.
Dee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
Dee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Good shot there by Dee.
Barnes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dee misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Barnes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barnes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnes distracts Dee with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barnes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barnes throwing strikes from guard but Dee blocks nicely.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dee swivels though and keeps the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Klay Dee.
I think Dee 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Klay Dee!
Klay Dee thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 186 McCain vs Martin
Date: Apr 19, 2023

#R1#
Reaper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barnes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Reaper lands a right hook to the body.
Reaper throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Reaper avoids them all with ease.
Reaper defending well as Barnes loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Reaper releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
A telegraphed right hand from Reaper misses the target.
Reaper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reaper lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reaper throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Reaper throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reaper scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barnes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reaper throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily.
Reaper is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reaper moves away.
Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reaper moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reaper fails to land with a series of punches.
Reaper throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
Reaper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reaper.
Barnes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Reaper changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Reaper there.
Reaper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Reaper.
Reaper lands a glancing blow to the side of Barnes's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reaper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barnes.
A slow jab from Reaper misses its intended target.
Barnes misses with a kick to the body.
Good work by Reaper as he checks the leg kick.
Reaper throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Barnes misses with a series of wild punches.
Reaper throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barnes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Reaper wants to land a leg kick but Barnes is out of range.
Barnes feinted with a counter takedown.
Reaper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Reaper throws a body kick that misses.
Reaper slips a jab from Barnes.
Barnes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A lazy left from Reaper finds it's target.
No joy there for Barnes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jake Reaper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reaper throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
Reaper throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Barnes thows a huge punch but Reaper dodges it nicely. #T4#
Barnes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reaper does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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 thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reaper's head.
Reaper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Barnes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reaper defending well though.
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.
Reaper tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
Barnes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Barnes lands with a punch from half guard.
Barnes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reaper manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jake Reaper 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#
Reaper defending well as Barnes loads up on a big left hand.
Reaper misses with a few strikes there.
Barnes throws a solid leg kick but Reaper takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barnes.
Reaper throws a nice inside leg kick.
No luck for Barnes with that takedown attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Barnes blocks the leg kick.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Barnes tries to move into range but Reaper moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jake Reaper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes throws a right and a left that Reaper avoids nicely.
Reaper connects with a looping right hand.
Barnes throws a body punch but Reaper moves out of range.
Reaper throws a big counter head kick but Barnes avoids it with no problem.
Barnes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Reaper throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
Barnes attempts a counter takedown but Reaper avoids it well and moves away.
Reaper fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barnes.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Reaper is just out of range.
Barnes is looking to wear down Reaper with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Reaper throws a body shot but no joy.
Reaper moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reaper.
Barnes lands a jab.
Barnes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barnes throws the left hand but Reaper avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing.
Reaper feints and then cracks Barnes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barnes down. #T2#
Reaper throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
Reaper misses with a kick to the body.
Barnes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes needs to keep his hands up - Reaper had a free shot at his head there.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reaper lands a really nice looking cross but Barnes seems unphased.
Reaper throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Reaper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reaper misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reaper lands with a slapping head kick.
Reaper connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barnes. Barnes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A telegraphed right hand from Barnes misses the target.
Barnes backing away here, and Reaper unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes scores with a jab to the body.
Reaper works Barnes's body with a nice hook.
Reaper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barnes throws out the jab.
Reaper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Reaper.
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Reaper sizes up Barnes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Alex Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Barnes throws a lazy right hand but Reaper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reaper throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reaper is out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnes lands a leg kick that knocks Reaper off balance momentarily.
An inside leg kick from Reaper misses.
Reaper with the inside leg kick.
Reaper bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Barnes misses.
Reaper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reaper cracks Barnes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Reaper throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Barnes misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Reaper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Reaper cracks Barnes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Reaper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnes.
Reaper scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Reaper has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Reaper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barnes closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Reaper moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Reaper scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barnes.#T1#
Barnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reaper.
Reaper connects with a crisp jab.
Jake Reaper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes looks to land a combination but Reaper avoids it well.
Barnes throws a nice looking combination but Reaper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Donk. Reaper catches Barnes right on the button with a cross.
Barnes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barnes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reaper connects with a right hand. Barnes shakes it off.
Reaper throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barnes missing with a left hand there. Reaper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reaper lands a nice looking body shot.
Barnes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jake Reaper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reaper misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd cheers as Reaper lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barnes doesn't seem phased though.
Reaper looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Barnes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Good shot there by Reaper.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reaper. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Reaper sprawls and moves away.
Reaper lands with a slapping head kick.
Barnes misses with a straight left.
Barnes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reaper counters with a stiff right hand.
Barnes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reaper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Reaper lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Reaper throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Reaper's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barnes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reaper scrambles back to his feet.
Reaper takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Barnes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice body kick there by Reaper.
Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alex Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barnes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Reaper looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barnes 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.
Reaper throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Reaper lands with a nice body punch.
Barnes fails with the takedown
and Reaper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Barnes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd cheers as Reaper lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barnes doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Reaper lands with an uppercut that bounces Barnes off the cage and back into range.
Reaper throws a leg kick which misses Barnes's front leg but catches the back leg as Barnes tries to avoid it.
Barnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reaper.
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reaper tries a low kick but Barnes avoids it.
Barnes throws a hook but Reaper avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reaper. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Reaper throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Reaper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Reaper 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Reaper!
An out of breath Jake Reaper thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 177 Pinkman vs OMalley 2
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
Barnes cracks a nice hook into Sanders's ribs.
Sanders is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barnes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barnes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Barnes cracks Sanders with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alex Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Barnes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Sanders manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Barnes keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Sanders has Barnes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barnes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Barnes gets control of Sanders's arms and successfully pulls guard. Barnes will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
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.
Barnes 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 lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barnes throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Sanders is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
Barnes landing with the ground and pound.
Sanders utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barnes cracks Sanders with a solid left hand.
Barnes connects with a couple of short punches.
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barnes landing some decent shots from guard.
Barnes with a nice head shot there.
Our spies down at at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy (ICE) inform us that Sanders has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Barnes throwing strikes from guard but Sanders blocks nicely.
Barnes passes Sanders's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Barnes prevents Sanders from standing back up.
Barnes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Barnes landing punches.
Barnes lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sanders hang on?
Barnes looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanders bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
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.
Sanders cracks Barnes with a solid left hand.#T3##SUB#
Barnes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sanders won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Sanders postures up.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Sanders passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Sanders is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barnes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barnes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Barnes gets full guard.#T4#
Sanders slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Sanders controlling him for the moment.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Sanders lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
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.
Sanders stands up over Barnes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sanders throws a big right hand that misses.
Sanders throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barnes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sanders's guard. #REVR#
Barnes wants to control from the top but Sanders keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex 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#
Sanders has a takedown stuffed.
Barnes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Barnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanders.
Sanders tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing.
Barnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Sanders.
Alex Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Barnes pushes Sanders up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanders drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD#
Barnes tightens his grip and picks Sanders up, before dumping him to the ground. Sanders manages to land in guard. #T1#
Barnes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sanders's guard.
Barnes wants to advance to full mount but Sanders doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barnes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barnes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barnes landing some decent shots from guard.
Barnes throws an elbow that misses. Sanders uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barnes's guard. Nice move by Sanders!#REVB#
Barnes looking to control.
Sanders in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Barnes has an active guard here but Sanders has managed to pass into half guard.
Sanders throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Sanders working over Barnes with some ground and pound. Barnes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Barnes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barnes controls Sanders momentarily but Sanders frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanders accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barnes has momentary wrist control but Sanders slips an elbow through the middle.
Sanders postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sanders throws a big elbow that misses.
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.
Sanders forces his way into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Barnes gets full guard.
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanders slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Barnes gets back to half guard.
Sanders throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sanders prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanders can do to turn this around?
Sanders is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Barnes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanders.
Sanders prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Sanders 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.
Barnes wants to control but Sanders is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barnes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sanders stands up over Barnes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanders is looking to work some ground and pound but Barnes has wrist control.
Sanders distracts Barnes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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#
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 Alex Barnes will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Sanders changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Barnes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Barnes tries to bench press Sanders off him but Sanders keeps the position.
Sanders is working Barnes over with some ground and pound from side control.
Barnes regains half guard.
Barnes is pressing down on Sanders's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Barnes throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Sanders has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sanders not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Sanders controlling him for the moment.
Alex Barnes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sanders slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sanders lands a few punches from side control.
Barnes is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sanders connects with a decent elbow.
Barnes is trying to get back to half guard.
Sanders wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Sanders working the ground and pound from side control.
Barnes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sanders's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Barnes tries to roll over but Sanders keeps him under control.#T2##SUB2#
Sanders is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barnes is just riding it out for now. Sanders eventually gives up the hold.
Sanders stalling.
Barnes gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Barnes looking for a triangle here. Sanders is fighting it but it looks tight! Barnes pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sanders is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alex Barnes!
Our winner, Alex 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 Bernie Sanders had this to say: 'COME ON! FU@#$ ALL JUDGES!!! I WON!'.

Event: DMMA 167 Panda vs Cortez
Date: Feb 12, 2023

#R1#
Barnes throws the kick towards the body but Yeltsin Jr avoids it.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Yeltsin Jr.
Barnes slips a straight right by Yeltsin Jr.
Yeltsin Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Alex Barnes has been cut.
Barnes misses with a right hand
and Yeltsin Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
Yeltsin Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Yeltsin Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barnes blocks a jab.
Barnes attempts a counter takedown but Yeltsin Jr avoids it well and moves away.
Barnes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC2#Barnes is rocked!
Barnes ducks into an uppercut from Yeltsin Jr and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boris Yeltsin Jr!
An out of breath Boris Yeltsin Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 163 Puno vs Panda
Date: Jan 15, 2023

#R1#
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Gotch is just out of range.
Gotch wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gotch shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've been informed that Barnes has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#TD#
Gotch looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Barnes is defending against the submission attempts here by Gotch.
Barnes gets back to full guard.
Gotch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotch won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Gotch wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Gotch postures up. #T1#
Barnes wants to sweep here but Gotch controlling him for the moment.
Gotch wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Gotch showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gotch looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Gotch drops back looking for a leg! Barnes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barnes manages to kick Gotch off! Gotch jumps back into Barnes's guard.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gotch is one step ahead there. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gotch trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Gotch from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Barnes misses the jab.
Gotch closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barnes circles away.#TD2#
Barnes drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Gotch keeps moving.
Gotch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gotch has momentary wrist control but Barnes slips an elbow through the middle.
We've been hearing good reports from Gotch's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3##SUB#
Gotch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gotch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Gotch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gotch keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gotch keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Gotch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4##SUB#
Gotch is looking for a triangle but Barnes pushes his legs off easily.
Barnes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Gotch looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Barnes passes into side control.
Barnes lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gotch down.
Barnes trying to control the position but Gotch is working away.
Barnes working the ground and pound.
Barnes working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gotch can't do much from the bottom here.
Barnes cracks Gotch with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Barnes dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Gotch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gotch shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barnes pinned against the cage. Barnes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barnes misses with a leg kick.
Gotch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gotch is defended easily by Barnes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Gotch. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Gotch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gotch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Gotch defending well as Barnes loads up on a big left hand.
Gotch dives in and grabs Barnes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barnes pushes down on Gotch's head and hops out.
Barnes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gotch.
Gotch attempts a counter takedown but Barnes avoids it well and moves away.
Lou Gotch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes tries to bum rush Gotch with a series of wild strikes but Gotch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gotch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily.
Barnes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T2##TD#
Gotch shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Barnes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gotch looking to pass the guard.
Gotch trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gotch's guard. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Gotch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gotch is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up.
Barnes landing with the ground and pound.
Gotch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alex Barnes has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB#
Gotch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC2#Gotch is rocked!
Gotch has momentary wrist control but Barnes slips an elbow through the middle.
Oh Gotch is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Gotch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gotch's head.
Gotch keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Gotch can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barnes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gotch seems to have got his legs back now.
Barnes slips a nice elbow through Gotch's hands, connecting with Gotch's forehead.#T4##SUB#
Gotch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gotch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Gotch on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Barnes lands with a punch from half guard.
Gotch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnes.
Barnes is stalling here. Gotch is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Barnes seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gotch has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Gotch moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom here.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Gotch working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Gotch looks for a takedown but Barnes sprawls well.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gotch manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
Gotch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes lands a nice shot to the body.
Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gotch feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Barnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gotch.
Barnes throws a body punch but Gotch moves out of range.
Gotch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Gotch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Gotch is just out of range.
Gotch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Barnes counters with a takedown into side control.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnes wants to control but Gotch is keeping him busy.
Gotch manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barnes's best efforts.#T2#
Gotch has hold of Barnes's hands but Barnes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Gotch looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from Barnes there.
Gotch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gotch.
Barnes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gotch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gotch's head.#SUB#
Gotch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Gotch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Barnes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barnes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Barnes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barnes lands a couple of digs.
Barnes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barnes arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Gotch's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alex Barnes!
After winning the bout, Alex Barnes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights XII
Date: Oct 28, 2022

#R1#
Lvavatai feints and then cracks Barnes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barnes down.
Lvavatai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barnes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tiaoali Lvavatai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lvavatai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Lvavatai .
Lvavatai tried to score with a low kick but Barnes checks it.
Lvavatai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Lvavatai .
Barnes moves out of range as Lvavatai strikes.
A combination from Lvavatai does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai slips under a jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lvavatai 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.
Lvavatai looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
Barnes 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.
Barnes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lvavatai misses with an uppercut.
Barnes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lvavatai sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Lvavatai tries to bum rush Barnes with a series of wild strikes but Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barnes attempts a counter takedown but Lvavatai avoids it well and moves away.
Barnes staying out of range there.
Barnes tried to counter with a leg kick but Lvavatai avoided it.
Lvavatai misses with a series of wild punches.
Barnes feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Barnes takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Lvavatai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barnes staying out of range there.
Barnes feinted with a counter takedown.
A big right from Lvavatai misses.
Barnes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lvavatai throws a good cross that connects.
Lvavatai connects with a looping right hand.
Lvavatai scores with a sloppy right hand. Barnes should have avoided that one.
Tiaoali Lvavatai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Lvavatai . Those never looked like landing.
Lvavatai misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
Barnes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Barnes.
Barnes misses with a looping left.
Lvavatai misses with the combination.
Lvavatai throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lvavatai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lvavatai looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Lvavatai ducks down to avoid it.
Lvavatai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnes throws a body punch but Lvavatai moves out of range. #T3#
Lvavatai scores with a nice head shot.
Barnes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lvavatai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lvavatai .#TD#
Lvavatai gets caught flat footed, as Barnes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Barnes is in close to Lvavatai 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barnes throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Lvavatai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnes defends well.
Barnes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lvavatai trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Barnes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lvavatai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnes has managed to get both his arms back between Lvavatai 's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Barnes cracks Lvavatai with a solid left hand.
Barnes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lvavatai working a defensive guard here.
Barnes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lvavatai throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lvavatai is on top in guard. #REVB#
Barnes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Barnes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lvavatai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barnes wants to hit a sweep here but Lvavatai passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Barnes there!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lvavatai looking to finish with strikes here!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tiaoali Lvavatai dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A swing and a miss from Lvavatai .
Jab, jab by Lvavatai - just one landing.
Lvavatai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Barnes shoots for a double leg takedown but Lvavatai sprawls well. He's pushed Barnes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lvavatai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Alex Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes defending well as Lvavatai loads up on a big left hand.
Lvavatai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnes circles away quickly and effectively.
Lvavatai slips a jab from Barnes.
Barnes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lvavatai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lvavatai loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
Lvavatai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Lvavatai .
A solid leg kick lands there for Barnes.
Lvavatai misses the jab.
Barnes walks into a jab.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Barnes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Lvavatai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lvavatai throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lvavatai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lvavatai lands the left hand.
Barnes scoring well with a low kick there.
Some bone on bone action there as Lvavatai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barnes takes one on the button.
Barnes with a jab.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lvavatai throws out the jab.
Lvavatai throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes is looking for a counter combo.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lvavatai .#T2#
A combination from Lvavatai does no damage.
Nice uppercut there from Lvavatai .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lvavatai shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Barnes eats them both and turns towards Lvavatai to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC2#Barnes is rocked!
Barnes ducks right into an uppercut from Lvavatai .
Oh Barnes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lvavatai fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Barnes to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Barnes looks to clinch but Lvavatai throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Barnes taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tiaoali Lvavatai !
A victorious Tiaoali Lvavatai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights X
Date: Sep 30, 2022

#R1#
Sokol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes throws a chopping leg kick but Sokol manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barnes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sokol throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Barnes counters with a shoot takedown. Sokol fights it but they end up in 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.
Sokol wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Sokol is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sokol not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've been hearing that Barnes has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Sokol looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sokol 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barnes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barnes working some strikes from top position.#ROC#Sokol is rocked!#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sokol avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes preventing the sweep.
Sokol keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes throws a big right hand that misses.
Barnes distracts Sokol with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barnes distracts Sokol with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sokol is still in real trouble! Can Barnes finish him?
Sokol wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Sokol is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnes defends well.
Barnes slips nicely into half guard.
Sokol seems to have recovered his senses.
Sokol is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Barnes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barnes prevents Sokol from improving his position.
Barnes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sokol knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sokol wants to get back to full guard.
Barnes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sokol taking some punishment here, with Barnes in his half guard.
Barnes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sokol blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnes.
Barnes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barnes lands a big elbow - Sokol is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Barnes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Barnes!
Our winner, Alex 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: DMMA 134 Assndrop vs Kersikov
Date: Aug 27, 2022

#R1#
Barnes throws a solid leg kick but Prince takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barnes.
Prince slips a jab and a cross from Barnes.
Prince feinted with a counter takedown.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Barnes.
Prince tries to counter with a takedown but Barnes is quick to defend against it.
Prince keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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 Prince moves away.
Prince appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Barnes misses with a looping left.
Prince tries to counter with a takedown but Barnes is quick to defend against it.
Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Barnes throws out a loose jab but Prince uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes swinging wildly here.
Prince feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Barnes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Prince!
Sloppy strikes there by Barnes.#T2#
Barnes in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Barnes creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Prince sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Prince is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barnes off and has taken his back!
Prince has the hooks in. Barnes is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Prince knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barnes on the ground.
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Barnes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Prince's head.#T3#
Barnes throws a big elbow that misses.
Prince preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barnes throws a strike but Prince rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Barnes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnes is adopting a defensive guard.
Barnes looking to control. #T4##SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Prince defends well.
Barnes looking to control.
Prince 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.
Prince preventing the sweep.
Our spies down at at Mentor Gym inform us that Barnes has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Prince is one step ahead there.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Barnes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Prince does a little dance to reset his feet.
Prince tries to counter with a takedown but Barnes is quick to defend against it.
Barnes digs a good hook to Prince's body. #TD2#
Barnes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes lands with a punch from half guard.
Prince avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnes.
Prince keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Barnes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Barnes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barnes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barnes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Prince!
Barnes with shots to the head and body - Prince looks very uncomfortable down there.
Barnes lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Prince hang on?
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barnes thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Barnes lands a nice shot to the head.
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.
Prince is in a horrible position here. Barnes smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Barnes lands a big elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes with the ground and pound from mount. #T2#
Barnes scores with a couple of good head shots there. #ROC2#Prince is rocked!
Barnes dominating with strikes here.
Oh Prince is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnes with the ground and pound from mount.
Barnes dominating with strikes here.
Barnes connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Prince is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Prince avoids a series of strikes thrown by Barnes.
Prince seems to have got his legs back now.
Alex Barnes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barnes thowing shots but they're missing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barnes lands a couple of good shots and Prince has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Barnes throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #T3#
A lull in the action here.
Prince wants to get back to his feet.
Prince covering up well and avoiding damage.
Prince is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Prince is trying to get back to his feet but Barnes has full control of the position and if anything, Prince has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Barnes thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Prince is taking damage to the body and head.
Barnes missing with punches from the back. #T4#
Can Prince hold on?! Barnes is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Barnes has the hooks in. Prince is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Barnes lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Barnes thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Barnes misses with a punch to the head.
Prince is taking damage to the body and head.
Barnes is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Prince up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes lands a shot to the body.
Barnes lands a series of strikes from the back and Prince goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Barnes!
A victorious Alex Barnes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 127 Grant Vs Kofel IV
Date: Jul 31, 2022

#R1#
Yabai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes feints the counter takedown.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Yabai misses with a straight right.
Barnes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Barnes misses.
Yabai misses with a body shot.
Yabai misses with a body shot.
Barnes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yabai was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Yabai cracks Barnes with a good jab.
Yabai looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barnes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Barnes tries a low kick but Yabai avoids it.
Yabai throwing a counter right hand but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Yabai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yabai takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yabai lands with an uppercut that bounces Barnes off the cage and back into range.
Yabai catches Barnes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Yabai.
Yabai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes defending well as Yabai loads up on a big left hand.
Barnes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Yabai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yabai jabs Barnes to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes lands with a good body shot.
Yabai takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Yabai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes throws a jab but it's blocked by Yabai.
A slow jab from Barnes misses its intended target.
Yabai lands a lovely overhand right.
Yabai connects with a right hand. Barnes shakes it off.
A swing and a miss from Yabai.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Yabai.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Yabai.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Yabai moved away.
Yabai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Yabai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Red Yabai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yabai misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes with the counter takedown but Yabai avoids it easily.
Yabai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Yabai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barnes.
Yabai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barnes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barnes throws a nice looking combination but Yabai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yabai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yabai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes. #TD2#
Barnes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Yabai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Barnes passes to full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes with a couple of short strikes.
Yabai is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnes has a good base and remains in mount.
Barnes breaks from Yabai's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Barnes scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Barnes cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Barnes is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC2#Yabai is rocked!
Barnes looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Yabai covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Barnes!
A victorious Alex Barnes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 116 Misha vs Seppo
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
Junior tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barnes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barnes slips under a jab.
Barnes tries to counter with a takedown but Junior is quick to defend against it.
Junior tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Junior loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
Barnes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Barnes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barnes keeps the fight on the outside.
Barnes misses with a body punch
and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Junior 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.
Barnes takes a swing at Junior's ribcage but misses.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Junior.
Junior misses with an uppercut.
Junior showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barnes throws out a loose jab but Junior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Junior works the jab nicely.#T1#
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Junior was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barnes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Junior has closed the distance and engaged Barnes in a clinch.
Junior tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Junior tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barnes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Junior is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barnes to keep the fight standing.
Alex Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Junior.
Junior jumps guard but Barnes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Barnes pulls guard successfully.
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 looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Junior drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Junior jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Junior thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Junior postures up.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Junior tries to pass. #SUB2#
Junior thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2##SUB2#
Junior has gone for a leg lock! Barnes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Junior's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Junior 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. #SUB2#
Barnes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Junior has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnes has managed to get both his arms back between Junior's legs - danger averted.
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.
Barnes chips away with some ground and pound.
Barnes advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Junior looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnes is trying to control. Junior wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes is nestled in close to Junior, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barnes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Junior looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Barnes seems content to control.#T3#
Barnes working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Junior looking for submissions off his back.
Barnes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Barnes there.
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.
Nice strikes from Barnes there.
Barnes slips a nice elbow through Junior's hands, connecting with Junior's forehead.
Junior on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Junior actively working from the bottom here.
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 Junior's temple. #ROC#Junior is rocked!#SUB2#
Junior actively working from the bottom here.
Junior is still in real trouble! Can Barnes finish him?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barnes lands a nice short elbow.
Barnes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Barnes lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Junior keeps working. #SUB2#
Junior looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Junior is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barnes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barnes lands a nice short elbow.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Junior is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Junior looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnes slips a nice elbow through Junior's hands, connecting with Junior's forehead.
Junior is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barnes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Barnes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Junior is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Junior is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Junior looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Junior is in trouble now - Barnes has advanced to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Barnes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Junior lands a nice shot that snaps Barnes's head back.
Junior seems to have recovered his senses.
Barnes blocks a jab.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Junior is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barnes staying out of range there.
Barnes looks to land a combination but Junior avoids it well.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Junior throws out the jab.
Barnes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Junior misses with a hook.
Barnes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Junior darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Barnes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Barnes there.
Barnes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Junior looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Junior is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes not doing much here.
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.
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. #SUB2#
Junior looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Junior actively working from the bottom here.
Barnes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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 Junior's temple.
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 wants to free his trapped foot but Junior is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Barnes slips a nice elbow through Junior's hands, connecting with Junior's forehead.#SUB2#
Junior looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Junior is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Barnes lands with a punch from half guard.
Barnes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Junior is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barnes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Barnes.
Junior is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Junior has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Barnes escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Barnes!
Barnes scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Junior to see if he's OK.
Alex Barnes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Junior is looking to regain half guard here but Barnes keeps moving and retains side control.
Junior takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Barnes lands a nice forearm strike.
Junior on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Barnes lands a huge shot from side control! Junior is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alex Barnes!
Our winner, Alex 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: Playoffs R1
Date: Feb 11, 2022

#R1#
Atsushi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Atsushi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD#
Barnes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Atsushi was covering up waiting for the punch and Barnes finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Atsushi 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. #SUB2#
Atsushi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes postures up and lands a big shot to Atsushi's brow.
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Atsushi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Barnes has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atsushi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Atsushi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnes defends it easily.#T1#
Barnes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Atsushi's head.
Barnes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Atsushi has control of Barnes's left arm, preventing Barnes from doing any damage.
Barnes postures up and lands a big shot to Atsushi's brow. #SUB2#
Atsushi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barnes throws a big right hand that misses.
Atsushi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Barnes avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Atsushi is looking for a triangle but Barnes pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
Barnes is in close to Atsushi's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Atsushi is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Barnes frees his head nicely. Oh but Atsushi has switched to an armbar! Barnes is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kuroda Atsushi!
Kuroda Atsushi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ENIGMA 72
Date: Jan 16, 2022

#R1#
Yabattoir misses with a body shot.
Barnes connects with a leg kick.
Barnes takes a swing at Yabattoir's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Barnes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yabattoir is looking to counter the offense by Barnes and move into the clinch.
Barnes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barnes walks into a jab.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yabattoir throws out the jab.
Barnes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Yabattoir.
Barnes misses with a double jab
and Yabattoir counters with a nice body shot.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yabattoir swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barnes.
Barnes slips a jab from Yabattoir.#T1#
Barnes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yabattoir counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from Yabattoir misses #TD2#
and Barnes counters with a shoot takedown. Yabattoir fights it but they end up in guard.
Barnes won't allow Yabattoir to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Yabattoir keeps moving.
Barnes working some strikes from top position.
Yabattoir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yabattoir wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Yabattoir looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yabattoir is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up.
Barnes won't allow Yabattoir to sweep him here. #T2#
Barnes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Barnes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yabattoir's head.#SUB#
Barnes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yabattoir has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnes has managed to get both his arms back between Yabattoir's legs - danger averted.
Barnes landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yabattoir works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yabattoir works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Yabattoir looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barnes landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Yabattoir working for a triangle but Barnes defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Barnes stays in close to Yabattoir's body and controls the position.
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yabattoir is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yabattoir keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Yabattoir looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Barnes is defending well. Yabattoir quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Barnes has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Yabattoir celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Red Yabattoir!
After the fight, Red Yabattoir was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: ENIGMA MONDAY NIGHT FIGHTS
Date: Dec 13, 2021

#R1#
Greene moves away from the strike by Barnes.
And Greene tries to counter it with a takedown but Barnes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Barnes stuns Greene with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Greene.
Alex Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greene has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Greene there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD#
Barnes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Greene looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Greene is looking to regain half guard here but Barnes keeps moving and retains side control.
Greene is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barnes off and has taken his back!
Greene doesn't have the hooks in and Barnes manages to turn into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Greene has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Barnes doesn't defend quickly enough and Greene has managed to lock this one up! Can Barnes escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Greene on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ricky Greene!

Event: ENIGMA 57
Date: Nov 28, 2021

#R1#
Lawson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barnes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL#
Lawson darts in and clinches Barnes up against the cage.
Barnes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lawson blocks a body shot from Barnes. #TD2#
Barnes turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Barnes looks up at the clock and then as Lawson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Barnes smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Barnes is trying to ground and pound but Lawson uses the momentary lack of control by Barnes to regain half guard.
Lawson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Barnes there.
Barnes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Barnes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes is trying to control. Lawson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Lawson is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.
Barnes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barnes trying to control from Lawson's half guard. Lawson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Barnes slips nicely into half guard.
Barnes misses with a head shot. Lawson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Lawson 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 throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barnes stands up over Lawson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Lawson is keeping the position.#T2#
Lawson working a defensive guard here.
Barnes is working Lawson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lawson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnes throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Barnes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barnes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Lawson 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Barnes stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Lawson throws up his legs and catches Barnes in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Barnes tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Lawson! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Brendan Lawson!

Event: SICKNESS IV
Date: Oct 22, 2021

#R1#
Barnes blocks a jab.
Choi takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Barnes misses the jab.
A big right from Barnes misses.
Barnes needs to keep his hands up - Choi had a free shot at his head there.
A telegraphed right hand from Barnes misses the target.
Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice shot by Choi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi tries to move into range but Barnes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barnes throws a poor cross that misses
and Choi counters with a left to the body.
Choi misses with a straight right. #T1#
Choi throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Choi misses the target.
Choi throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Barnes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Choi!
Choi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnes misses with the ground and pound.
Barnes looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Choi is avoiding damage well.
Barnes lands a nice forearm strike.
Barnes in side control, throwing shots but Choi defends.
Barnes is working Choi over with some ground and pound from side control.
Choi parries the strikes from Barnes easily there. Barnes is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Choi to escape.
Barnes in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
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 throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Barnes in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Barnes tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Barnes throwing strikes but Choi manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Choi controls the position.
Barnes gets back to half guard.
Choi performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Barnes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Choi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Choi's back!
Barnes cracks Choi with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Choi from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Barnes punishes Choi with strikes from the back mount.
Barnes has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Choi.
Choi just trying to survive but Barnes is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Barnes throwing sloppy strikes.
Barnes scores with punches to the body.
Choi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Choi avoids the strikes from Barnes.
Choi is trapped and Barnes is scoring with shots to the head and body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Choi is really stuck here.
Barnes not allowing Choi to control his hands.
Barnes misses with a punch to the head. #T4#
Barnes throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Choi trying to control the hands but Barnes breaks the grip.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnes punishes Choi with strikes from the back mount.
Choi trying to control the hands but Barnes won't let him.
Barnes misses with an elbow to the head.
You can see the frustration on Choi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Barnes lands shots from the back.
Choi trying to control the action but Barnes just sinks the hooks in.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Barnes's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #T5#
Barnes throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Barnes thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Barnes misses with punches from the back.
Barnes throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Even with his hooks in, Barnes manages to miss with strikes from the back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Barnes throwing sloppy strikes.
Barnes is throwing shots to the body but Choi manages to wriggle free. Barnes pounces on him again and ends up in Choi's guard.
Barnes landing some decent shots from guard. #T6#
Choi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barnes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Choi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Choi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Barnes lands a couple of elbows.
Choi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barnes is controlling him.
Choi controlling Barnes's posture.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Choi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Choi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Choi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes.
Barnes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barnes won't allow Choi to get back to his feet.
Choi pulls Barnes in close to prevent any damage.
Barnes postures up in Choi's guard and throws a big left but Choi blocks it.
Barnes looking to pass the guard. #T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barnes throws a big right hand that misses.
Choi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Choi has his hands on Barnes's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Choi.
Barnes throws a right hand that misses
enabling Choi to counter with a crisp jab.
Barnes throws a hook but Choi blocks it.
Choi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barnes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T9#
Barnes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Choi misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
Barnes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Choi.
Choi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Choi was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Barnes dodges the punch combination from Choi.
Barnes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Barnes throws a leg kick
and Choi counters with a nice uppercut.
Choi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Choi misses with a body shot.
Barnes throws a right and a left that Choi avoids nicely.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Choi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Barnes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Some bone on bone action there as Choi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Choi throws a leg kick #TD#
and Barnes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barnes.
Alex Barnes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barnes throws a strike but Choi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Barnes trying to control the position.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Choi is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes trying to control the position.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Choi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Choi can do to turn this around?
Barnes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Choi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes.
Choi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Choi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Barnes wants to sweep here but Choi controlling him for the moment.
Choi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Choi is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Barnes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barnes being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Barnes wants to sweep here but Choi controlling him for the moment.
Choi 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.
Choi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Choi preventing the sweep.
Choi 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 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.#T3##SU2#
Choi stands up and waves to Barnes to follow him.
Alex Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Choi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Choi slips a jab from Barnes.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Choi.
Choi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barnes throws an overhand right that lands on Choi's shoulder, as Choi tries to avoid the shot.
Choi throws a big shot that misses.
Barnes throws a solid leg kick but Choi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barnes.
Barnes throws a leg kick
letting Choi counter with a right hand.
Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Barnes clobbers Choi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hyun Jun Choi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Choi lands a leg kick that knocks Barnes off balance momentarily.
Choi feints a jab promting Barnes to slip. Choi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Barnes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barnes, as that shot connected.
Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Choi unleashes a big counter combination but Barnes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hyun Jun Choi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barnes on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Choi just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Choi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T5#
Barnes looks to land a right hand but Choi moved out of range.
Barnes throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Choi to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Barnes is rocked!
Choi keeps Barnes at a distance using the push kick.
Barnes misses with a combination
and Choi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Barnes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Choi scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Choi counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hyun Jun Choi!
Hyun Jun Choi was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: SICKNESS I
Date: Oct 01, 2021

#R1#
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dog.
Jab from Barnes.#CL2#
Dog moves into the clinch successfully.
Dog gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barnes. #BC#
Barnes breaks from the clinch.
Barnes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dog on the side of the head.
Alex Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dog is looking to clinch but Barnes is avoiding it.
Barnes tries to counter with a takedown but Dog is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog slips under a jab.
Barnes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Dog throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Dog looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range. #T1#
A big left from Dog misses.
Dog throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A punch combination from Barnes misses.
Barnes connects with a body shot that sends Dog's belly button to the back.
Barnes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Dog.
Dog avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Dog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
A head kick misses from Barnes. #T2#
Barnes lands a nice shot that snaps Dog's head back.
Barnes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Dog closes the distance and pushes Barnes back into the ropes.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dog pushes Barnes back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dog cracks Barnes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Barnes slips a straight right by Dog.
A counter left hand to the body from Barnes misses its target.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dog.
Barnes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Barnes swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T3#
Barnes slips a jab from Dog.
Dog slips a jab from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a straight right.
Dog looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dog misses the jab.
Barnes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes throws a good cross that connects.
Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Barnes swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Dog counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Dog breaks from the clinch.
Barnes misses with a double jab
and Dog counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barnes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barnes throws a right and a left that Dog avoids nicely.
Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dog wants to clinch.#T5#
Dog bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Dog drives through and clinches with Barnes against the ropes.
Dog is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Barnes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barnes fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Dog breaks the clinch.
Dog is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
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 Dog has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dog and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barnes throws a shot to the body.
Dog bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barnes's head.#CL2#
Dog moves into the clinch.
Dog is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T6#
Dog is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Dog breaks from the clinch.
Barnes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dog throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Dog keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barnes.
It seemed like Dog was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barnes cracks Dog with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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 throws a leg kick but Dog moved away.
Dog misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Dog throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T7#
Barnes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dog is out of range.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dog was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Dog cracks Barnes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Barnes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Dog misses with a straight left.
Dog tries to move into range but Barnes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
No joy there for Barnes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barnes misses with a double jab. #T8#
Dog takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barnes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barnes needs to keep his hands up - Dog had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Dog closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Dog has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Barnes seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dog can turn it around.
Dog stalling against the ropes. #TD#
Barnes has hold of one of Dog's legs. Dog is fighting the takedown attempt but Barnes gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dog has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnes trying to control but Dog is working from the bottom.
Dog pulls Barnes in close to prevent any damage. #T9#
Barnes preventing the sweep.
Barnes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dog looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Dog is keeping the position.
Barnes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dog pulls Barnes in to control the position.
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 Alex Barnes 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. 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.#R2#
Nice shot by Barnes.
A left and a right from Barnes both land. Nice combination.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dog.
Barnes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes blocks a jab.
Barnes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dog throws out a counter right but Barnes avoids it with no problem.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dog.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes misses with an uppercut
and Dog counters with a straight right hand.
Dog misses with a hook
and Barnes counters with a left to the body.
Alex Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.
Dog connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Barnes takes a swing at Dog's ribcage but misses.
Dog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
A clash of legs there as Dog blocks the low kick.
Dog punishes Barnes's body with a nice straight punch.
Barnes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice defenses there by Barnes.
Barnes scores with a three punch combo!
Barnes tried to score with a low kick but Dog checks it.
Barnes throws a low kick but Dog avoids it.#T2#
Barnes misses with a looping right.
Barnes tests Dog's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dog swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barnes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dog tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Barnes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barnes's corner calls for a 1-2. Barnes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes moves out of range as Dog strikes.
Dog misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
Dog missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Dog is just out of range.
Alex Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice straight punches there by Barnes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barnes.
Barnes slips under a jab from Dog.
Barnes throws a shot to the body.
Barnes scores with a hook.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes lands a lovely overhand right.
A left and a right from Barnes both land. Nice combination. #T4#
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dog moves out of range as Barnes strikes.
Dog throws out a counter right but Barnes avoids it with no problem.
Barnes throws a hook but Dog blocks it.
Dog swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dog misses with a straight left.
It looked like Barnes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dog.
Dog blocks a leg kick.
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!
Dog tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A leg kick checked by Dog.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dog! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Dog misses the target. #T5#
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Dog looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Dog.
Barnes tried to counter with a leg kick but Dog avoided it.
Barnes throws an overhand right that lands on Dog's shoulder, as Dog tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Dog on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dog 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 fails to land with a series of punches.
Dog throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes tries a low kick but Dog avoids it.
Barnes slips a jab from Dog.
Barnes throws a big counter combination but Dog scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dog swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barnes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T6#
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dog.
Barnes throws a jab when Dog was well out of range.
Barnes misses with the combination.
Dog misses the jab.
Barnes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dog in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Dog throws a big shot that misses.
Barnes misses with a lunging right hand
and Dog counters with a straight right hand.
Barnes thuds his right hand into Dog's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Junk Yard Dog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Dog misses with a straight left.
As Dog looks to move away, Barnes throws a big counter combo but Dog just gets out of the way.
Dog lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barnes lands with a hook. Dog tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dog pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dog doesn't seem bothered though.
Barnes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Barnes scores with a body shot.
Dog slips a jab and a cross from Barnes. #T8#
Barnes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dog connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dog dodges the punch combination from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Dog on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Dog.
Dog throws an off balance right hand
and Barnes counters with a series of strikes. Dog will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barnes connects with a solid leg kick.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dog can do to turn this around?
Barnes avoids the body shot from Dog. #T9##CL2#
Dog moves into the clinch.
Barnes is looking to take this one to the mat.
Barnes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dog softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Dog lands with a right to the head.
Barnes tries to pull guard but Dog holds him up against the ropes and eventually Barnes drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dog presses Barnes against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dog lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Barnes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dog is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Barnes can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dog lands with a right to the head.
Dog lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Dog breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barnes swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Dog counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Barnes is rocked!

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 Alex 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Alex Barnes!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Alex Barnes!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Alex Barnes!

Alex Barnes wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Alex Barnes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BKFC 16 - Lahey vs Bostic
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1#
Barnes throws out a loose jab but Shima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shima has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight.
Shima misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shima with a body shot.
A jab from Barnes finds it's way through Shima's defenses.
Barnes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shima takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Barnes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shima just misses with a punch to the body.
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barnes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barnes misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barnes. That's going to slow Shima down.
Shima swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barnes.
Shima misses the shot to the body.
Tetsuo Shima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Shima is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
Shima staying out of range there.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shima was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Barnes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barnes looks to land a left hand but Shima moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Barnes. That snapped Shima's head back.
Barnes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barnes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shima is looking to wear down Barnes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
Shima rushes Barnes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barnes's coach down at Mentor Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Barnes's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Barnes has had enough of the clinch but Shima keeps him there for the moment.
Barnes takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
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. #T2#
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Shima knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barnes on the ground.
Shima wants to stand up but Barnes is controlling him.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Shima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shima utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barnes won't allow Shima to get back to his feet.
Barnes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnes throws a big right hand that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shima wants to stand up but Barnes is controlling him. #T3#
Barnes trying to control but Shima is working from the bottom.
Shima avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shima seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Shima misses with a looping right.
Barnes jabs at Shima's body.
Barnes throws a hook to the side of Shima's head but Shima sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shima lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shima swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barnes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Barnes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shima stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Shima has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Shima on the inside. #BC2#
Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shima misses with a hook to the body
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
Shima tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
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 throws a low kick, looking for Shima's leg but Shima calmly moves out of range.
Shima moves in looking to clinch but Barnes pushes him off.
Shima throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Shima throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alex 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#
Shima misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes misses with a hook #CL#
and Shima counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shima lands a shot to the body.
Barnes wants to get back to striking at distance but Shima won't allow it.
Shima stops a takedown attempt from Barnes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shima.
Shima gets through Barnes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barnes is working for takedown but Shima is calmly controlling the position for now.
Barnes goes for a takedown attempt but Shima pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Barnes.#CL#
Shima has closed the distance and engaged Barnes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shima prevents a takedown attempt there. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shima.
Shima prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shima lands a left hand.
Shima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barnes or not.
Barnes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shima fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shima throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shima misses the shot to the body.
Shima tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barnes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shima throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shima is looking to counter the offense by Barnes and move into the clinch.#T2#
Shima throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shima. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Nice cross by Shima.
Shima blocks a jab.
Barnes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alex Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shima throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Barnes misses.
Barnes throws the left hand but Shima avoids the punch easily.
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Barnes misses with a series of wild punches.
Shima misses with a shot to the body
and Barnes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barnes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnes misses with a double jab.
Barnes takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Shima has closed the distance and engaged Barnes in a clinch.
Barnes prevents a body shot from Shima.
Shima gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barnes.
Shima stops a takedown attempt from Barnes. #T4#
Barnes has Shima pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shima manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Barnes controls his hands.
Shima has Barnes pressed against the cage, preventing Barnes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barnes looking for a takedown.
Shima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barnes or not.
Tetsuo Shima has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shima digs a right hand underneath Barnes's ribcage. Barnes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shima lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barnes.
Shima lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barnes wants a takedown but no success here.
Shima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shima gets underhooks to prevent Barnes's takedown attempt.
Barnes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shima just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shima stops a takedown attempt from Barnes.
Barnes is breathing heavily.
Barnes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tetsuo Shima dominated that second round.
That's time! Shima's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Shima dodges the punch combination from Barnes.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Shima.
Barnes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Shima has managed to clinch.
Barnes tries to pull guard but Shima forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Barnes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shima pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shima lands with a short shot to the head.
Barnes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Barnes.
A right handed body shot lands from Shima.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shima walks away with a smile on his face. Barnes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnes can do to turn this around?
Shima fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barnes on the side of the head.
Shima throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Shima tries to clinch up.
Shima misses the jab.
Barnes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shima misses with a right hand
and Barnes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shima thinking.
Shima tries to clinch up.
Shima misses with a looping right.
Barnes throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Shima moves into the clinch.
Barnes has had enough of the clinch but Shima keeps him there for the moment.
Barnes wants a takedown but no success here.
Shima is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shima stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barnes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barnes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shima after a bit of a struggle.
Shima lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barnes tries to circle away but Shima has him pinned against the cage.
Shima prevents Barnes from breaking the clinch.#T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shima.
Shima stops a takedown attempt from Barnes.
A short right from Shima on the inside.
Shima gets through Barnes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shima prevents a body shot from Barnes.
Shima lands a nice uppercut.
Barnes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shima gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shima lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Shima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barnes digs a right hand underneath Shima's ribcage. Shima let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shima controlling the action here for a moment.
Barnes is looking to take this one to the mat.#T3#
Barnes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shima avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Barnes wants a takedown.
A hook to the body from Shima.
Shima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#Barnes is rocked!
Shima misses with the head strike.
Barnes is still on wobbly legs! Can Shima finish him?
Barnes jumps guard but Shima stands there with Barnes around his waist. Barnes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Barnes blocks an uppercut.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barnes.
Barnes misses with a punch on the inside.
Barnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barnes seems to have recovered his senses.
A right hand to the body from Shima.
Barnes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shima smiles and moves away.
Shima lands a nice hook to Barnes's body. Barnes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Shima moves into the clinch successfully.
Barnes is trying to break the clinch but Shima is controlling him.#T4#
Shima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Shima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barnes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barnes is looking to break free of the clinch but Shima has double underhooks.
Shima lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A frustrated look appears on Barnes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shima effectively controlling the action here.
Barnes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shima presses Barnes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Shima scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barnes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Barnes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shima pulls him back up using the underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsuo Shima showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shima 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tetsuo Shima!
Tetsuo Shima seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BKFC - 135/145 Bracket Round 2
Date: Jul 16, 2021

#R1#
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phobe manages to avoid it.
Phobe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Barnes.
Phobe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barnes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A punch combination from Barnes misses. #TD2#
Phobe drives through with a takedown into Barnes's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Phobe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Phobe trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Phobe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Phobe cracks Barnes with a solid left hand.
Barnes controlling the position.#T1#
Phobe trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes looking to control.
Phobe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Phobe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Barnes lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Phobe controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Phobe wants to clinch.
Alex Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Phobe tries for a takedown but Barnes circles away easily
and Barnes counters with a straight right hand.
Barnes misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Phobe scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes is concentrating on defense, preventing Phobe from advancing position.
Barnes wants to sweep but Phobe has passed to side control!
Phobe working the body and head with strikes. #T3#
Barnes is trying to improve his position.
Barnes has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Barnes is letting Phobe control him for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom here.
Sloppy strikes there by Phobe.
Barnes tries to bench press Phobe off him but Phobe keeps the position.
Barnes regains half guard.
Barnes is in trouble now - Phobe has advanced to mount!
Phobe tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Barnes tries to hold on but Phobe postures up.
Barnes is trying to escape the mount.
Barnes manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Phobe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Phobe drops an elbow to the side of Barnes's head.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phobe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Phobe lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rousso Phobe dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Barnes misses with a hook #TD2#
and Phobe counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Barnes!
Barnes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Phobe trying to control the position but Barnes is working away.
Barnes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've been informed that Phobe has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Barnes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Phobe won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phobe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Phobe throws a big elbow that misses.
Phobe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Phobe wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Phobe from controlling successfully.
Phobe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Phobe is one step ahead there.
Barnes trying to control the position.
Phobe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barnes's head.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Phobe is stalling in the full guard.
Barnes controlling Phobe's posture.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Phobe manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Phobe keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Phobe wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes landing with the ground and pound.
Barnes is pushing down on Phobe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Phobe is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Phobe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Phobe is trying to get back to full guard.
Phobe throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Barnes is nestled in close to Phobe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Phobe has hold of Barnes's hands but Barnes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Phobe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barnes scores with a couple of nice shots.
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.
Phobe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnes.
Barnes throwing shots but Phobe is blocking nicely. #T4##SUB2#
Phobe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barnes lands with a punch from half guard.
Barnes is trying to control. Phobe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Phobe trying to control but Barnes postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Phobe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Barnes dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Barnes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Phobe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barnes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barnes misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Phobe is defended easily by Barnes.
Barnes throws out a loose jab but Phobe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phobe wants to counter with a clinch but Barnes pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Barnes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Phobe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Barnes swings for the body but Phobe moves out of range.
Barnes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Phobe misses with a takedown attempt - Barnes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Phobe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barnes as he jumps to the side.
Alex Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rousso Phobe.
Barnes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Phobe misses with a takedown attempt
and Barnes counters with a nice leg kick.
Phobe tries to clinch but Barnes moves out of range.
Phobe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barnes defends it nicely.#T2#
Barnes is looking to slow Phobe down with leg kicks.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barnes!
Barnes throws a leg kick that misses.
Barnes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Phobe has a takedown stuffed.
Alex Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Barnes stuffs the takedown.
Phobe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barnes.
Alex Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes lands a head shot.
Barnes's corner calls for a 1-2. Barnes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Phobe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Phobe darts in looking for a takedown but Barnes gets double underhooks and turns Phobe into the cage.
Phobe shoots for a takedown but Barnes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barnes throws a jab but it's blocked by Phobe.
Phobe tries to counter by closing the distance.
Barnes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Barnes throws a solid leg kick but Phobe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barnes.
Phobe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Phobe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barnes.
Barnes lunges at Phobe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Phobe's hand.
Phobe slips under a jab from Barnes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes lands with a nice body punch.
Phobe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily.
Phobe just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBarnes.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Barnes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Barnes.
Barnes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Barnes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Barnes showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:27

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

Event: BKFC - 265 Bracket
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1#
No joy there for Barnes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Allah ducks right into an uppercut from Barnes.
Barnes is looking to slow Allah down with leg kicks.
Allah throws a right and a left that Barnes avoids nicely.
Allah jabs at Barnes's body.
Allah looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Barnes misses.
Allah throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Barnes counters with a single leg into guard. Allah didn't expect that.
Barnes connects with a couple of short punches.
Barnes is stalling in the full guard.
Barnes trying to control but Allah is working from the bottom. #T1#
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Allah gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Barnes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Barnes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Barnes keeping full guard, as Allah tries to pass.
Barnes pulls Allah in close to his closed guard and prevents Allah from doing any damage or advancing position.
Allah throwing strikes from guard but Barnes blocks nicely.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Allah is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Allah trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
A combination from Allah does no damage.
Allah misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barnes punishes Allah's body with a nice straight punch.
Allah misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes attempts a counter takedown but Allah avoids it well and moves away.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Allah throws out the jab.
Barnes lands a nice shot that snaps Allah's head back.
Barnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Allah.
A punch combination from Allah misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Allah checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Allah lands an overhand right.
Barnes feints a jab promting Allah to slip. Barnes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Allah slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allah throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes misses with a looping right.#T4#
Allah showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
Nice uppercut lands for Barnes. That snapped Allah's head back.
Nice uppercut lands for Barnes. That snapped Allah's head back.
Yeshua Allah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Allah swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Allah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Allah throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Allah does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barnes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barnes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barnes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex 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 throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Allah falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Barnes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barnes.
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barnes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barnes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Allah is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes lands a couple of elbows.
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 Allah's brow.
Barnes advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allah is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Allah can do to turn this around?
Allah tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Barnes scores with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Allah's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barnes creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Barnes looks up at the clock and then as Allah takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Barnes smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Barnes scoring with punches and elbows.
Barnes just content to control the position.
Allah takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Allah gets back to half guard.
Barnes is nestled in close to Allah, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Allah is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Barnes working the head and body with strikes.
Barnes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Barnes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Barnes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Alex Barnes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barnes is nestled in close to Allah, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barnes working the head and body with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allah on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Barnes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Barnes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barnes lands a nice short elbow.
Barnes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barnes lands with a punch from half guard.
Barnes trying to control the action but Allah is working from the bottom.
Barnes working the head and body with strikes.
Allah is trying to control but can't.
Barnes is controlling the pace.
Barnes is trying to control. Allah wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Barnes is controlling the pace.
Barnes trying to control the action but Allah is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Allah is trying to control but can't.
Allah on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Barnes dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A big right from Barnes misses.
Allah misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Barnes counters with a shoot takedown. Allah fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Allah 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. Oh but Allah is tightening it up a little... Barnes has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Barnes reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Barnes taps out! Nice BJJ there by Allah!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Yeshua Allah!
A very excited looking Yeshua Allah 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: BKFC 11 - Eyepoke vs James
Date: Jun 10, 2021

#R1#
White ducks right into an uppercut from Barnes.
White fails to land the takedown.
Barnes throws out a counter right but White avoids it with no problem.
White takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
White has his takedown stuffed
and Barnes counters with a nice body shot.
White is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barnes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barnes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cameron White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White with a poor takedown
and Barnes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps White thinking.
White misses with a takedown attempt
and Barnes counters with a right hand to the body.
Barnes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1#
White on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barnes.
Barnes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barnes looks to land a combination but White avoids it well.
As Barnes tries to get set, White tries to push him back and clinch up but Barnes manages to avoid the attempt.
White stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnes.
White with a poor takedown
and Barnes counters with a stiff right hand.
Barnes throws a good cross that connects.
White takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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.
Barnes looks to land a combination. White sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barnes connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Barnes lands with a hook. White tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barnes feints and then cracks White's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow White down.
Barnes's jab looks to have found its range, popping White under the eye.
Barnes's corner calls for a 1-2. Barnes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A nice leg kick from Barnes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnes looks to land a combination but White avoids it well.
Barnes misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Barnes clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Barnes has dropped down and is working for a takedown. White is trying to keep an underhook but Barnes manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Barnes with the ground and pound but White uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T3#
Barnes throws a strike but White rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Barnes keeping full guard, as White tries to pass.
Barnes controlling White's posture.
Barnes wants to sweep here but White controlling him for the moment.
Barnes has control of White's left arm, preventing White from doing any damage.
Barnes is continuing to stall.
White stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #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 looking to control.
White won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but White is proving a slippery customer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Barnes dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
White fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barnes avoids it really well and circles away.
White takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barnes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between White's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes throws out a powerful jab.
A punch lands to the side of White 's head but he takes it in his stride.
White tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barnes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barnes lunges at White with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by White's hand.
Alex Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
White shoots in but Barnes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
White tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barnes defends well and White ends up having to push Barnes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cameron White. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Barnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barnes lands a body shot.
Barnes misses with a body kick.
Barnes lands a head shot.
Barnes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barnes duly obliges.
Barnes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barnes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Barnes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barnes connects with the punch.
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 nice right hand.
Barnes swinging wildly here.
White changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between White's hands.
Alex Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barnes, as that shot connected.
Barnes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barnes stuns White with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alex Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
White takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for White. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Barnes tries to clinch there but White circles away.
White drops down looking for a counter takedown but Barnes sprawls and moves away.
Barnes throws a good cross that connects.
White is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barnes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barnes lands with an overhand left.
Barnes lands with a right hand.
Barnes throws a jab but it's blocked by White.
White drops down looking for a counter takedown but Barnes sprawls and moves away.
Cameron White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes lands with an uppercut that bounces White off the cage and back into range.
Barnes stuns White with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
White fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from White.
Barnes scores with a nice strike.
White looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barnes catches White with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barnes but Barnes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A punch lands to the side of White 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barnes lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Barnes tries to bum rush White with a series of wild strikes but White uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
White closes the distance and clinches up with Barnes, looking for a takedown. White pushes Barnes against the cage but Barnes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barnes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
White changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Barnes scores with a decent looking hook.
White walks into a straight right hand from Barnes.
White looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for White with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cameron White. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Barnes looks to land a combination but White avoids it well.
White feinted with a counter takedown.
Barnes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barnes wants it to stay on the feet.
Barnes jabs White right on the nose. White blinks but takes it well.
Barnes scores with a crisp jab that stopped White in his tracks.
White swats away the attempt to clinch by Barnes.
White half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Barnes lands a glancing blow to the side of White's head.
White shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Barnes lands a head shot.
White fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barnes! But no joy.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
White feinted with a counter takedown.
Barnes punishes White's body with a nice straight punch.
Barnes lands with a good body shot.
White really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
White shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barnes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
White takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good exchange - Barnes coming out on top.
White walks into a straight right hand from Barnes.
White has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Barnes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barnes prevents White from improving his position.
Barnes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks White with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Barnes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks White with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Barnes content to control rather than advance.
White is trying to get back to full guard.
White trying to control here.
Barnes throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing White to regain full guard.
Cameron White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 25:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: Birth of a Warrior Round 4
Date: May 26, 2021

#R1#
Barnes throws a lazy right hand but De Vigilancia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Vigilancia throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barnes feints the counter takedown.
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.
A telegraphed right hand from Barnes misses the target.
De Vigilancia misses with a straight left.
De Vigilancia scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Barnes.
Barnes throws an off balance right hand
and De Vigilancia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Vigilancia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barnes moves away from the strike by De Vigilancia.
Barnes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and De Vigilancia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Vigilancia throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
De Vigilancia misses with an uppercut.
Barnes misses the body punch
enabling De Vigilancia to counter with a crisp jab.
De Vigilancia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes wants to clinch up but De Vigilancia keeps it at a distance.
De Vigilancia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De Vigilancia throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.#T1#
De Vigilancia looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from De Vigilancia.
De Vigilancia staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Barnes.
Barnes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Vigilancia manages to avoid it.
De Vigilancia misses with an uppercut.
Barnes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barnes connects with the punch.
Nice defenses there by Barnes.
Barnes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De Vigilancia defends it well.
Barnes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
De Vigilancia throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barnes takes a swing at De Vigilancia's ribcage but misses.
De Vigilancia throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg 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!
De Vigilancia has hold of Barnes's hands but Barnes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Barnes is taking a breather. De Vigilancia says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
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.
De Vigilancia is controlling Barnes's position as best he can from this difficult position.
De Vigilancia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barnes on the ground.
Barnes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barnes moves into full mount! De Vigilancia won't be happy about that!
Barnes pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
A nice elbow there by Barnes.
Barnes tries to control but De Vigilancia wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes punishing his opponent with strikes.
Barnes lands a big shot there that rocks De Vigilancia but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T3#
Barnes is landing with some decent strikes but De Vigilancia is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
De Vigilancia in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Barnes lands a couple of good shots and De Vigilancia has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Barnes scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Barnes loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can De Vigilancia hold on?
Barnes lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Barnes.
Barnes scores with strikes from the back.
Barnes is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
De Vigilancia looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Barnes lands with a hammerfist to the side of De Vigilancia's head.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Barnes. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Barnes.
Barnes connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for De Vigilancia to escape the position.
Barnes scores with punches from the back.
Will Barnes go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Barnes is working the ground and pound. Can De Vigilancia escape?
De Vigilancia tries to escape but Barnes has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Barnes lands punches and elbows.
Barnes is working the ground and pound. Can De Vigilancia escape?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Barnes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Barnes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Feliciano De Vigilancia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from De Vigilancia misses.
De Vigilancia misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Barnes counters with a single leg into guard. De Vigilancia didn't expect that.
Barnes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of De Vigilancia's head.
Barnes cracks De Vigilancia with a solid left hand.
De Vigilancia wants to stand and escape but Barnes is having none of it.
De Vigilancia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but De Vigilancia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes pushing down on De Vigilancia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barnes winds up and cracks De Vigilancia with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Barnes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Barnes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Barnes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Barnes breaks from De Vigilancia's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Barnes landing strikes from the mount and De Vigilancia is in trouble!
Barnes dominating with strikes here.
Barnes scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish De Vigilancia?
De Vigilancia takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Vigilancia tries to reverse the position but Barnes maintains control.
Alex Barnes has got the better of the ground game so far.
De Vigilancia in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T2#
Barnes lands a big shot there that rocks De Vigilancia but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #ROC2# De Vigilancia is rocked!
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 with good strikes from the mount here!
Oh De Vigilancia is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnes has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of De Vigilancia's face.
Barnes breaks from De Vigilancia's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Barnes lands a big elbow.
De Vigilancia is bucking up trying to escape but Barnes cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Barnes lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
De Vigilancia tries to lock up and control but Barnes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Barnes controlling from the full mount.
Barnes looking to finish De Vigilancia with some ground and pound. This is bad for De Vigilancia!
Barnes dominating with strikes here.#T3#
Barnes landing strikes from the mount and De Vigilancia is in trouble!
Barnes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
De Vigilancia wants to control but Barnes is having none of it.
De Vigilancia working to try and regain half guard.
Barnes with a couple of short strikes.
Barnes punishing his opponent with strikes.
Barnes landing strikes from the mount and De Vigilancia is in trouble!
Barnes looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Barnes lands with some strikes.
Barnes looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has De Vigilancia covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Barnes!
An out of breath Alex Barnes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Madness Birth of a Warrior 2
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1##TD#
Barnes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bostic wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Bostic landing some decent shots from guard.
Bostic won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Bostic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bostic wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bostic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bostic stands up over Barnes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bostic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bostic scoring with some ground and pound.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Bostic controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Bostic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bostic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bostic landing with the ground and pound.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Bostic controlling him for the moment.
Bostic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bostic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bostic distracts Barnes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bostic chips away with some ground and pound.
Barnes has momentary wrist control but Bostic slips an elbow through the middle.
Bostic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Bostic working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Bostic stands up over Barnes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bostic trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bostic cracks Barnes with a solid left hand.#ROC#Barnes is rocked!
Bostic working some strikes from top position.
Barnes is still in real trouble! Can Bostic finish him?
Bostic works over Barnes with some ground and pound from guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bostic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bostic arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Barnes's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Michael Bostic!
Our winner, Michael Bostic, 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: Madness Birth of a Warrior 1.2
Date: Feb 27, 2021

#R1#
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tessin was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Barnes looks for the body kick but Tessin saw that one coming.
Barnes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
Barnes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tessin's guard.

Tessin has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Barnes has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Barnes breaks from the clinch.
Tessin shoots in for a double leg but Barnes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tessin shoots for a takedown but Barnes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tessin misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes loads up on a big right hand but Tessin slips the punch.
Barnes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tessin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tessin throws a head kick that misses.
Tessin avoids the body shot from Barnes. #CL#
Tessin takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Barnes letting Tessin take a breather here.
Tessin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tessin is trying to pull guard but Barnes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sir Tessin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Tessin jumps guard and drags Barnes to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tessin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barnes is controlling him.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Tessin keeps moving.
Barnes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnes throwing strikes from guard but Tessin blocks nicely.
Barnes trying to control but Tessin is working from the bottom. #T2#
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tessin is keeping the position for now.
Barnes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tessin wants to sweep but no luck.
Tessin is pulling down on Barnes's head to control his posture.
Barnes distracts Tessin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tessin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barnes throwing strikes from guard but Tessin blocks nicely.
Barnes throws a big right hand that misses.
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tessin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tessin looking to control.
Barnes throws a strike but Tessin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3#
Tessin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a triangle but Tessin pushes his legs off easily.
Tessin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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. #REVB#
Barnes works his way into full mount!
Barnes pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T4#
Tessin blocking the ground and pound.
Tessin regains half guard.
Tessin wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
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.
Barnes slips a nice elbow through Tessin's hands, connecting with Tessin's forehead.
Tessin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnes.
Tessin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tessin tries to get out of the position.
Barnes throwing shots but Tessin is blocking nicely.
Tessin wants to get back to full guard.
Barnes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tessin trying to hold on to Barnes's head to control him but Barnes postures up.
Tessin is holding on to half guard well.
Tessin wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Barnes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tessin manages to avoid it.
Tessin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barnes misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Tessin.
Barnes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barnes has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Barnes misses with a hook.
Tessin misses with a takedown attempt - Barnes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And Barnes tries to counter it with a takedown but Tessin pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Tessin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Barnes is trying to pull guard but Tessin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Barnes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tessin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tessin stalling against the cage. #TD#
Tessin manages to pull guard.
Barnes throws a strike but Tessin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Tessin wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Alex Barnes has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Tessin 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.
Tessin wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Tessin won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Barnes looking to control.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Tessin trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tessin preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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. #REVB#
Tessin won't allow Barnes to pass to mount.
Barnes is thwarting Tessin's attempts to control the position.
Barnes wants to pass to mount but Tessin is defending the position.
Tessin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Barnes prevents Tessin from improving his position.
Tessin misses with some strikes from the bottom. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barnes in particular looking to stall.
Barnes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tessin trying to control but Barnes postures up.
Barnes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barnes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnes drops an elbow to the side of Tessin's head.
Barnes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barnes throwing shots but Tessin is blocking nicely.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Tessin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barnes lands a nice short elbow.
Barnes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tessin's head. #T4#
Tessin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tessin.
Barnes advances position into side control!
Barnes is working Tessin over with some ground and pound from side control.
Barnes is working Tessin over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tessin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barnes's best efforts.
Barnes thows a huge punch but Tessin dodges it nicely.
Barnes throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tessin to regain full guard.
Tessin controlling Barnes's posture.
Barnes postures up in Tessin's guard and throws a big left but Tessin blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Tessin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Barnes 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Barnes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tessin tries to bench press Barnes off him but Barnes keeps the position.
Tessin dodges the ground and pound from Barnes.
Tessin tries to escape but Barnes is in control.
Tessin is looking to regain half guard here but Barnes keeps moving and retains side control.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tessin keeps working.
Tessin can't do much from the bottom here.
Barnes in side control, throwing shots but Tessin defends.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tessin tries to improve position but can't.
Barnes connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tessin some visible discomfort.
Barnes wants to control but Tessin is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tessin keeps Barnes under control for a moment.#T1#
Barnes lands some shots froms side control.
Barnes throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Barnes scores with a couple of short elbows.
Barnes lands a decent elbow from side control.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Tessin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tessin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barnes's best efforts.
Barnes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tessin trying to hold on to Barnes's head to control him but Barnes postures up.
Tessin is trying to get back to full guard.
Tessin pushes Barnes off looking to stand but Barnes dives back in and keeps control. #T2#
Tessin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tessin keeps working.
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Tessin defends it.
Tessin is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnes prevents Tessin from improving his position.
Barnes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tessin defending well though.
Tessin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barnes scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Barnes looks to land a strike but Tessin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB#
Tessin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.
Barnes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tessin wants to stand but Barnes is controlling the position. #SUB#
Tessin working for a triangle but Barnes defends it easily.
Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Tessin keeps moving. #SUB#
Tessin 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. #T4#
Tessin thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Tessin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Barnes connects with a couple of short punches.
Tessin 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 land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tessin has momentary wrist control but Barnes slips an elbow through the middle.
Barnes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tessin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tessin trying to control the position.
Sir Tessin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Tessin has his foot on Barnes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnes works his way back into a safe position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: CW MMA Test Fights
Date: Jan 18, 2021

#R1#
Barnes scores with a jab.
Adeoluwa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes. #TD2#
Adeoluwa drives through with a takedown into Barnes's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Adeoluwa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Adeoluwa with a nice head shot there.
Adeoluwa lands a couple of digs.
Adeoluwa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnes being controlled here, momentarily.
Barnes working a defensive guard but Adeoluwa passes into half guard.
Barnes tries to roll over but Adeoluwa keeps him under control.#T1#
Adeoluwa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Adeoluwa is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Barnes!
Adeoluwa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Adeoluwa raining down hammerfists from mount.#SUB2#
Adeoluwa looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Barnes working to try and regain half guard.
Adeoluwa connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Barnes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barnes tries to get out of the position.
Adeoluwa is landing with some decent strikes but Barnes is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Adeoluwa blocks Barnes's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Barnes tries to hold on but Adeoluwa pushes him away. #T2#
Adeoluwa has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Barnes's face. #ROC2#Barnes is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adeoluwa lands a big elbow - Barnes is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Barnes is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Chukwu Adeoluwa!
A victorious Chukwu Adeoluwa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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