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Event:
LAFC 40
Date: Apr 30, 2022 |
#R1#
IV throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barnett drops down looking to force a counter takedown but IV defends it well.
Barnett swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by IV.
IV misses with a body shot.
IV punishes Barnett's body with a nice straight punch.
IV lands with a nice combination. Barnett backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like Warmaster Barnett has been cut.
IV scores with a jab to the body.
IV throws out a loose jab but Barnett uses good head movement to avoid it.
IV tries to bum rush Barnett with a series of wild strikes but Barnett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barnett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but IV swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Barnett scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
IV regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnett trying to control but IV is working from the bottom.
Barnett is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barnett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with IV. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES#
IV is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Barnett presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Barnett is trying to drag IV to the mat but IV just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1##BC#
IV breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
IV lands a slapping body shot.
IV swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barnett is defended easily by IV.
Charlie IV has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Warmaster Barnett.
Barnett shoots for a double leg takedown but IV sprawls well. He's pushed Barnett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barnett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barnett looks winded!
IV jabs Barnett to the body, keeping him at a distance.#KD#
Oooooh!!! IV has knocked Barnett down with a huge combo! IV steps away and waves a wobbly Barnett back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
IV steps in with a hook that catches Barnett right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! IV follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Barnett looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie IV!
Charlie IV bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
LAFC 35
Date: Apr 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Barnett tries to score a power double leg takedown but Coleman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barnett somewhat.
Nice sprawl there from Coleman as Barnett shoots in.
Coleman 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.
Barnett swings widly with a right hand
and Coleman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Barnett changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Coleman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Barnett is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Coleman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Coleman wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Barnett wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Coleman, who protects the arm well.
Barnett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Coleman on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Barnett asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnett trying to control the position but Coleman is working away. #T1#
Coleman is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Coleman is looking for a sweep.
Coleman tries to escape but Barnett is in control. #SUB#
Barnett thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Barnett working away.#SUB#
Barnett wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Coleman, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnett is looking to take a break and control but Coleman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Coleman parries the strikes from Barnett easily there. Barnett is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Coleman to escape.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Coleman tries to escape but Barnett is in control. #SUB#
Barnett wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Coleman, who protects the arm well.
Coleman can't do much from the bottom here.
Coleman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barnett's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Coleman moves into full guard.
Barnett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barnett won't allow Coleman to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Coleman has his foot on Barnett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnett works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnett stops Coleman from standing up.
Barnett wants to pass the guard but Coleman is keeping the position.#ES2#
Coleman is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Barnett presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T3#
Barnett changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Coleman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warmaster Barnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnett fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Coleman with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Barnett scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Coleman manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Barnett keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2#
Coleman has hold of one of Barnett's legs. Barnett is fighting the takedown attempt but Coleman gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnett has momentary wrist control but Coleman slips an elbow through the middle.
Coleman works over Barnett with some ground and pound from guard.
Coleman is in close to Barnett's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Coleman stands up over Barnett, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
Coleman cracks Barnett with a solid left hand.#T4##SUB#
Barnett looking for a guillotine here but Coleman defends easily.
Coleman stands and throws Barnett's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Coleman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Coleman trying to control the position but Barnett is working away. #SUB2#
Coleman is working to tighten his grip on Barnett's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Barnett has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Coleman is really squeezing tight and eventually Barnett passes out! Coleman breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Chad Coleman!
During a confident post fight interview, Chad Coleman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
LAFC 29
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Barnett misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Tyson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tyson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tyson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnett.
Tyson digs a good hook to Barnett's body.
Barnett fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barnett missing with a left hand there. Tyson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barnett shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tyson as he jumps to the side.
Tyson 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.#TD#
Barnett gets a double leg takedown into Tyson's guard.#SUB#
Barnett drops back looking for a leg! Tyson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tyson manages to kick Barnett off! Barnett jumps back into Tyson's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tyson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Barnett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Tyson wants to stand but Barnett is controlling the position.
Tyson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Barnett will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#ES2#
Tyson kicks Barnett off and gets to his feet.
Barnett listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tyson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tyson misses with a low kick.
Barnett needs to keep his hands up - Tyson had a free shot at his head there.
Barnett shoots for a double leg takedown but Tyson sprawls well. He's pushed Barnett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warmaster Barnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Tyson tries to bum rush Barnett with a series of wild strikes but Barnett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barnett definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mike Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy left from Tyson finds it's target.#TD#
Barnett looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tyson!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Barnett looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tyson is not content to let Barnett control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyson is trying to buck Barnett off.#SUB#
Barnett has hold of Tyson's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Tyson tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Barnett cranks the arm and Tyson screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Tyson, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Warmaster Barnett!
A very excited looking Warmaster Barnett 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. |
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Event:
LAFC 25
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Alvarez throws an overhand right that lands on Barnett's shoulder, as Barnett tries to avoid the shot.
Alvarez moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD2#
Barnett drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Alvarez pushes Barnett off and gets back to his feet.
Barnett ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
Barnett ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
Barnett moves forwards but Alvarez connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#It looks like Warmaster Barnett has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alvarez.
Alvarez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnett.
A punch combination from Alvarez misses.
Alvarez misses with a few strikes there.
#TD2#
Barnett shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Barnett showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Barnett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alvarez is just riding it out for now. Barnett eventually gives up the hold.
Barnett controlling the pace. #T1##SUB2#
Barnett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barnett content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Alvarez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alvarez tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barnett wants to control but Alvarez is keeping him busy.
Well, if Barnett is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Barnett prevents Alvarez from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Barnett maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Alvarez could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Barnett has cracked it and Alvarez is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Barnett!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Warmaster Barnett!
After winning the bout, Warmaster Barnett thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
LAFC Fight Night: Christmas Ev
Date: Dec 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Jackson blocks a jab.#TD2#
Barnett scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
My spies in PRETTY PETERS FIGHT CLUB inform me that Barnett has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Barnett goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jackson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Barnett but great work by Jackson.
Barnett wants to control but Jackson postures up.#SU#
Jackson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Barnett takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Barnett takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT#It looks like Warmaster Barnett has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnett jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barnett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Barnett moves out of range easily.
Barnett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD2#
Barnett scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T1#
Jackson is trying to stand back up but Barnett is controlling him
#SUB2#
Barnett is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jackson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Barnett is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Barnett is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
#SUB2#
Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Barnett.
Jackson pushes Barnett off looking to stand but Barnett dives back in and keeps control.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Barnett is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jackson defends it well. #ES#
Jackson pushes Barnett off and gets back to his feet.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnett manages to avoid it.
Barnett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Jackson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Barnett to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Barnett is having none of it.
Jackson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Barnett trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Barnett looking to pass the guard. #ES#
Jackson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Barnett misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Barnett backing up. Barnett nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.
Barnett throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Barnett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Jackson forces Barnett back against the cage and clinches.
Barnett has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Jackson misses with the combination.
#T4#
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barnett finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head.
Jackson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barnett momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Barnett circles away.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Barnett 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.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Barnett 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.
Barnett passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Barnett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Warmaster Barnett's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Barnett scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jackson leaves Barnett with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Barnett drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jackson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Barnett is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Barnett wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jackson, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Barnett goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jackson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Barnett but great work by Jackson.#T1##SU#
Jackson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Barnett to his feet.
Rashad Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Barnett drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Rashad Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnett closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Barnett pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Barnett.
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Barnett's defenses.
Jackson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab. #T2#
Barnett shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Rashad Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Warmaster Barnett.
Jackson throws a body punch but Barnett moves out of range.
Barnett shoots in but no luck this time.
Barnett paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnett circles away.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnett avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnett changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Barnett looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Barnett tries to pass. #SUB2#
Barnett is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jackson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jackson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T3#
Jackson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Barnett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
Barnett looking to control.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rashad Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Barnett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Barnett.#SUB2#
Barnett working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jackson has passed into half guard!
Barnett makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnett.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Barnett.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Warmaster Barnett's cut.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Barnett blocks the body kick.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barnett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barnett feints the counter takedown.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barnett goes for a double leg but Jackson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jackson continues to drive forward.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barnett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnett circles away.
#TD2#
Barnett closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jackson did well to prevent Barnett getting side control.
Jackson is staying active underneath Barnett, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnett takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson trying to hold on to Barnett's head to control him but Barnett postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Barnett is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
Barnett trying to advance position but Jackson counters by regaining guard. #SUB2#
Barnett postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jackson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Barnett, into his guard. #REVR#
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Warmaster Barnett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Barnett throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jackson escapes and throws Barnett's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jackson trying to control the position but Barnett is working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barnett can do anything to dispel that myth.
Barnett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Barnett looks to move to half guard but instead Jackson has passed into mount! Damn!
Jackson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T3#
Barnett tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
Barnett is trying desperately to improve position.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barnett is looking to escape.
Barnett is working to get back to half guard.
Barnett wants to control but Jackson is having none of it.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barnett keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jackson trying to control but Barnett is having none of it.
Barnett is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rashad Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rashad Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rashad Jackson!
A very excited looking Rashad Jackson 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. |
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Event:
LAFC 16
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Barnett misses with a straight left.
Banger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barnetts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Warmaster Barnett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banger misses with a hook. Barnett ducked under it nicely.
Barnett shoots in for a takedown but Banger shows good takedown defense.
Barnett throws a jab when Banger was well out of range.
Banger feints the counter takedown.
Banger is looking to chop away at Barnett's legs.
Barnett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banger.
Barnett checks a low kick from Banger.
Banger slips a straight right by Barnett.
Barnett shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Banger but Banger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Banger defending well as Barnett loads up on a big left hand.
Barnett definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett dives in and grabs Banger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Banger pushes down on Barnett's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warmaster Barnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banger throws a nice looking combination but Barnett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Banger misses.
Banger throws a series of strikes that have Barnett backpedaling.
Barnett looks to land a right hand but Banger moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnett dives in for a single leg takedown but Banger sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Banger breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Banger gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Barnett to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Banger wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Barnett manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Banger wants to control but Barnett is keeping busy.
Barnett controlling the action here.
Barnett looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnett trying to control from Banger's half guard. Banger has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T2#
Barnett won't allow Banger to sweep him here.
Barnett wants to control from the top but Banger keeps moving.
Banger 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.
Barnett's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Barnett looking to pass the guard.
Barnett trying to control but Banger is working from the bottom.
Barnett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Barnett passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Barnett working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Barnett tries for a kimura but Banger is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Banger tries to bench press Barnett off him but Barnett keeps the position.
Banger is being controlled here. #SUB#
Barnett goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Banger has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Barnett but great work by Banger.#T4##SU2#
Banger stands up.
Banger ducks under a wild hook from Barnett.
Barnett goes for a double leg but Banger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Banger continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Banger manages to break the clinch.
A left lands for Barnett.
Banger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barnett in his tracks.
Banger throws out a loose jab but Barnett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnett shoots in for a takedown but Banger shows good takedown defense.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by Banger.
Barnett dives in and grabs Banger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Banger pushes down on Barnett's head and hops out.
Banger drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barnett defends it well.
Barnett takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Barnett is breathing heavily.#TD#
Barnett closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Banger tries to get to full guard but Barnett has control of the leg.
Banger is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Barnett jumps into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Banger dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Banger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnett.
Banger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Banger misses with a straight left.
Barnett attempts a counter takedown but Banger avoids it well and moves away.
Banger misses with a straight right.
Barnett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banger.
Barnett misses with a hook.#TD#
Barnett throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Banger tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Barnett is in Banger's guard.
Banger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnett's guard. #REVB#
Barnett trying to control the position.
Banger trying to control but Barnett is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Barnett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Banger tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnett is retaining full guard. #T1#
Banger is pushing down on Barnett's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnett is fighting to maintain full guard but Banger has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barnett wants to control but Banger passes into side.
Barnett is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Banger is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Barnett tries to hold on but Banger pushes him away. #SU2#
Banger stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Banger lands a really nice looking cross but Barnett seems unphased.
Bruce Banger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Barnett scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Banger kicks off Barnett and gets to his feet.
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!
Banger throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnett. #T2#
No joy there for Banger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Banger stuns Barnett with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD#
Barnett shoots in and bounces Banger off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Barnett looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Banger looking for a sweep. Not yet Banger, not yet. #SUB#
Barnett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barnett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barnett won't allow Banger to get back to his feet.
Banger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Barnett tries to free his leg and advance position but Banger is retaining full guard.
Barnett preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Barnett drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Barnett seems to have locked his on tight now - Banger screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Barnett, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Warmaster Barnett!
Warmaster Barnett spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
LAFC 14 Mogh vs Ee
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Barnett fails to land the takedown.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nemeth.
Nemeth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barnett's sensitive parts.
Nemeth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nemeth moves in looking to clinch but Barnett pushes him off.
A low kick from Nemeth is predictable there #TD#
and Barnett counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Barnett 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.
Barnett has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nemeth trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Barnett passes into half guard.
Nemeth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barnett. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Barnett seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Nemeth is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Warmaster Barnett!
Warmaster Barnett was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
LAFC 10
Date: Oct 16, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Barnett drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Dewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnett must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barnett stopping the sweep attempt from Dewis.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Barnett working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Dewis keeping full guard, as Barnett tries to pass. #SUB2#
Barnett drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dewis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barnett has Dewis in his guard.#REVR#
Barnett seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewis passes Barnett's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dewis uses his free foot to push down on Barnett's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Barnett. #T1#
Barnett is working to get back to half guard.
Dewis unloading with bombs!
Dewis tries to control but Barnett wriggling away. #SUB#
Dewis is working for a guillotine from mount but Barnett frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Dewis has control of Barnett's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Barnett regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Barnett working to try and regain half guard.
#T2#
Dewis looking to control but Barnett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barnett tries to reverse the position but Dewis maintains control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnett is squirming around, avoiding Dewis's attempts to control the action.
Dewis lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Barnett hang on?
Barnett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dewis trying to control but Barnett is having none of it.
Barnett is desperately trying to improve his position but Dewis has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Dewis tries to control but Barnett wriggling away. #SUB#
Dewis working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dewis trying to control but Barnett is having none of it. #SUB#
Dewis jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Barnett manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Dewis working away.#T4#
Barnett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barnett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dewis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dewis scores with a couple of short elbows.
Barnett is looking for a sweep.
Barnett keeps trying to improve his position.
Dewis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnett keeps working.
Dewis is really struggling to control Barnett but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Dewis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lerrick Dewis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Barnett closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dewis did well to prevent Barnett getting side control.
Dewis wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Barnett seems to be working for a kimura but Dewis defends the submission attempt.
Dewis tries to roll over but Barnett keeps him under control.
Barnett is thwarting Dewis's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnett seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dewis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Barnett perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dewis works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dewis is trying to keep Barnett in close.
Barnett tries to free his leg and advance position but Dewis is retaining full guard.
Dewis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dewis tries to get out of the position.
Barnett trying to control but Dewis is working from the bottom.
Barnett is looking to pass into half guard but Dewis pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dewis is in guard.#REVR##SUB#
Dewis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Barnett can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dewis controls the pace.
Dewis works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Dewis passes to side control.
Dewis has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Barnett working to try and regain half guard.
Dewis trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Dewis working for a submission but Barnett is keeping him at bay.
Barnett is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dewis cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Barnett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dewis lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dewis landing strikes from the mount and Barnett is in trouble!
Dewis trying to control but Barnett is having none of it.
Barnett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dewis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barnett is looking to escape.
Dewis content just to control the position here.
Barnett tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Dewis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Dewis working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Barnett is trying to escape the mount.
Dewis controlling the position easily from mount.
Dewis in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnett keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dewis looking to control but Barnett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lerrick Dewis dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Barnett looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Barnett sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Dewis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Dewis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewis keeping moving, preventing Barnett from controlling successfully.
Lerrick Dewis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dewis is trying to control the position but Barnett postures up. #T1#
Barnett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnett controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dewis keeping moving, preventing Barnett from controlling successfully.
Dewis keeping full guard, as Barnett tries to pass.
Barnett 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.
Dewis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnett manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Barnett is trying to keep Dewis in close.
Warmaster Barnett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Dewis from controlling successfully.
Dewis stands and throws Barnett's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Barnett is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dewis connects with a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Barnett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barnett tries to bench press Dewis off him but Dewis keeps the position. #SUB#
Dewis is trying to get an arm triangle but Barnett is defending well.
Dewis has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T3#
Dewis content just to control the position here.
Barnett is squirming around, avoiding Dewis's attempts to control the action.
Dewis with shots to the head and body - Barnett looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB#
Dewis looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dewis prevents Barnett from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Dewis working for a guillotine from mount but Barnett is in no mood to give up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dewis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Barnett is looking to get to half guard.
Barnett is squirming around, avoiding Dewis's attempts to control the action.
Barnett is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnett is still trying to improve position.
Lerrick Dewis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dewis unloading with bombs!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lerrick Dewis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dewis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lerrick Dewis! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Barnett closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Love trying to hold on to Barnett's head to control him but Barnett postures up.
#SUB#
Barnett is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Love has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barnett slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Barnett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Love is just riding it out for now. Barnett eventually gives up the hold.
Barnett definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barnett is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Love manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
Love trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Barnett drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Love manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barnett has Love in his guard.#REVB#
Barnett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Love.
Barnett has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Barnett has an active guard here but Love has managed to pass into half guard.
#T2#
Barnett wants to get back to full guard.
Barnett trying to control from the bottom.
Barnett is looking for a sweep. Love is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnett is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Love wants to work for an arm triangle but Barnett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Love prevents Barnett from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnett manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barnett managing to control the position.
Barnett trying to control the position.
Love passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Barnett gets back to half guard.
Barnett trying to control here.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Love is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barnett sees it coming and defends easily.
My spies in Cozad MMA Hilo inform me that Love has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Love wants to take a breather but Barnett is having none of it.
Love is nestled in close to Barnett, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barnett wants to improve his position but Love is controlling well.
Barnett is pressing down on Love's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Love postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barnett is controlling Love's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Love dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Love defending well as Barnett loads up on a big left hand.
Barnett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Love moves away from the strike by Barnett. #TD#
Barnett 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.#SUB2#
Love is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barnett trying to control but Love is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Love can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Barnett is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Love is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Love has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Barnett has an active guard here but Love has managed to pass into half guard.
Barnett has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Love is working away from the top position though.
Love missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barnett is refusing to be controlled, as Love sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Love looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Barnett is controlling Love's trapped leg to prevent Love from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Barnett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Love is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barnett defends it well.
Barnett wants to improve his position but Love is controlling well.
#T3#
Barnett is controlling Love's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Love throwing shots but Barnett is blocking nicely.
Barnett on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Barnett is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Barnett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Love pulls his head out easily.
Barnett is concentrating on defense, preventing Love from advancing position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Love avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Barnett drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Barnett has gone for a leg lock! Love slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barnett's guard.#REVB#
Love trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnett keeping full guard, as Love tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Trevor Love will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Love.
Barnett stuffs the takedown attempt from Love. Love gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Love is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Barnett's half guard.
Barnett is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Love is trying to work for a kimura but Barnett is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Love throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Barnett controlling the position well.
Barnett is refusing to be controlled, as Love sits in half guard.
Barnett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Love on the ground.#SUB2#
Barnett is defending against the submission attempts here by Love.
Love takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barnett tries to get to full guard but Love has control of the leg.
Love seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barnett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Warmaster Barnett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barnett tries to roll over but Love keeps him under control.
Barnett is trying to control but can't.
Barnett is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnett is trying is best to control the position here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Barnett continues to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Barnett closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barnett in particular looking to stall.#T3##SUB#
Barnett wants to work for an arm triangle but Love is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Love moves into full guard.
Barnett wants to control from the top but Love keeps moving.
Love is trying to keep Barnett in close.
Barnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Love is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnett looking to sit in guard and control but Love gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Barnett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Love is one step ahead there. #T4##SUB#
Barnett working for a triangle but Love defends it easily.
#SUB#
Barnett looking for a guillotine here but Love defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnett wants to hit a sweep here but Love passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Barnett there!
And that's the end of the fight!
Trevor Love comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Love 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor Love!
Trevor Love thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
UAC 1- Uluwehi vs Legsweep
Date: Aug 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Lobsusbaka closes the distance but Barnett moves to the side #TD#
and Barnett counters with a shoot takedown. Lobsusbaka 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.
Barnett slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barnett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnett is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Barnett stops Lobsusbaka from standing up.
Lobsusbaka keeping full guard, as Barnett tries to pass.
Barnett is working hard here to advance position.
Barnett is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lobsusbaka slips a straight right by Barnett.
Robert Lobsusbaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Lobsusbaka. #TD#
Barnett closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lobsusbaka did well to prevent Barnett getting side control.
Well, if Barnett is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Barnett is looking for a kimura here.
Lobsusbaka is trying to stand up here but Barnett is controlling him well. #T2#
Barnett is controlling the pace.
Lobsusbaka wants to stand back up but Barnett manages to pass into side control.
#SUB#
Barnett has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Lobsusbaka is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Barnett yanks on the arm and Lobsusbaka is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Barnett.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Warmaster Barnett!
Warmaster Barnett decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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