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Event:
Old dog for the road 4
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Barksdale has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
De Vega moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Barksdale throws the left hand but De Vega avoids the punch easily.
De Vega shoots for a takedown but Barksdale saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
De Vega looks for the body kick but Barksdale saw that one coming.
De Vega moves away from the strike by Barksdale.
Avon Barksdale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Vega takes one to the side of the head.
Barksdale tries to move into range but De Vega moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barksdale connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barksdale throws a right hand that misses
and De Vega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barksdale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barksdale throws a hook but De Vega avoids it easily.
Barksdale throws a shot from downtown. De Vega moves away and avoids it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barksdale.
De Vega blocks a jab.
Barksdale scores with a jab to the body.
Barksdale is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
De Vega is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Good shot there by De Vega.
De Vega ducks under a wild hook from Barksdale.
De Vega moves out of range of the strikes.
Barksdale lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barksdale throws an off balance right hand
and De Vega counters with a nice body shot.
De Vega's corner calls for a 1-2. De Vega obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Barksdale lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Vega's sensitive parts. #TD#
De Vega throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Barksdale was covering up waiting for the punch and De Vega finishes the takedown easily into guard.
De Vega trying to control but Barksdale is working from the bottom.
De Vega trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Vega accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
De Vega keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barksdale's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Vega throwing strikes from guard but Barksdale blocks nicely.
De Vega lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
De Vega throwing strikes from guard but Barksdale blocks nicely.
De Vega missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
De Vega scoring with punches to the head and body.
De Vega throws a big right hand that misses.
De Vega throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
De Vega trying to control the position from guard on top but Barksdale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Vega is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Barksdale is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
De Vega sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
De Vega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barksdale.
De Vega staying out of range there.
Barksdale takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barksdale dodges the punch combination from De Vega.
#T4#
Barksdale thows a left - swing and a miss!
And De Vega counters with a quick kick to the body but Barksdale blocks it.
Nice jab there from De Vega.
Barksdale gets off balance looking for a body kick
and De Vega counters with a body kick.
Barksdale fails to land with a series of punches.
A counter left hand to the body from De Vega misses its target.
De Vega blocks a jab.
Barksdale with a body punch. A glancing blow.
De Vega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barksdale.
Barksdale looking to land some kicks to the body here.
De Vega lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barksdale uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Vega.
De Vega lands with a straight right. Barksdale didn't see that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Barksdale.
Barksdale tries to move into range but De Vega moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Escobar De Vega dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
De Vega lands a front kick.
Barksdale throws an overhand right that lands on De Vega's shoulder, as De Vega tries to avoid the shot.
De Vega fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barksdale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Vega.
Barksdale fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
De Vega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barksdale throws out the jab.
A cross from De Vega lands.
De Vega is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barksdale 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 De Vega has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from De Vega and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
De Vega dips to his left and cracks Barksdale with an uppercut!
De Vega moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A jab from De Vega misses.
Escobar De Vega is winning the standup battle so far.
De Vega looks for the body kick but Barksdale saw that one coming.
It seemed like Barksdale was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
De Vega thuds his shin into the meat of Barksdale's side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barksdale explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
De Vega defending well as Barksdale loads up on a big left hand.
De Vega scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
De Vega lands a jab to Barksdale's midsection.
De Vega throws a hook but Barksdale avoids it easily.
Barksdale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Vega manages to avoid it.
De Vega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barksdale moves away.
A big right from Barksdale misses.
De Vega scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
De Vega tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barksdale defends well and De Vega ends up having to push Barksdale into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as De Vega blocks the leg kick.
De Vega digs a good body shot into Barksdale's ribs.
A jab from Barksdale misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by De Vega!
Barksdale throws a lazy right hand but De Vega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barksdale takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barksdale throws a push kick but De Vega slaps the foot to one side.
De Vega swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
De Vega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barksdale was well out of range. Poor timing from De Vega.
De Vega avoids the head kick by Barksdale.
Barksdale lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Vega lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Vega walks into a left hand.
Barksdale waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Vega.
Barksdale lets loose with a powerful body kick. De Vega will feel that in the morning.
De Vega bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barksdale's head backwards.
Barksdale throws a hook but De Vega blocks it.
De Vega checks a low kick from Barksdale.
Barksdale moves out of range of the body kick.
De Vega moves out of range as Barksdale throws a body kick.
De Vega fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barksdale looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
De Vega moves out of range of the body kick.
Barksdale throws a right hand that misses
and De Vega makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Barksdale really felt that one!
Barksdale is breathing heavily.
Barksdale swings away with a body shot that misses
and De Vega counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Vega with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barksdale looks to throw the jab but De Vega is out of range.
De Vega misses with a kick to the body.
De Vega lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Barksdale throws a hook but De Vega avoids it easily.
De Vega throwing a counter right hand but Barksdale manages to avoid it.
Barksdale tries to move into range but De Vega moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
De Vega is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barksdale can do to turn this around?
De Vega changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
De Vega scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barksdale in his tracks.
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!
De Vega lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#ROC#
Barksdale is rocked!
De Vega steps in with a hook that catches Barksdale right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! De Vega follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Barksdale looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Escobar De Vega!
Escobar De Vega thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Old Dog for the Road 3
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Barksdale throws an off balance right hand
and Cave counters with a leg kick.
Cave has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Barksdale is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cave takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barksdale dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cave avoids the body shot from Barksdale.
It seemed like Cave was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barksdale throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barksdale shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barksdale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cave ducks under a wild hook from Barksdale.
Barksdale takes a swing at Cave's ribcage but misses.
Barksdale misses with a looping right.
Barksdale rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cave moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barksdale lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT#
It looks like Nick Cave has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barksdale showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cave.
Cave misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barksdale throws a leg kick but Cave moved away.
Barksdale throws a right and a left that Cave avoids nicely.
Cave dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barksdale. That did some damage!#T1#
Cave looks to land a right hand but Barksdale moved out of range.
Cave takes a swing at Barksdale's ribcage but misses.
Barksdale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cave moves away.
Cave ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barksdale moves away.
Cave throws a head kick but Barksdale moves out of range.
Cave throws a head kick that misses.
Barksdale was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cave takes one on the button.
Cave throws a right and a left that Barksdale avoids nicely.
Cave ducks under a wild hook from Barksdale.
Cave misses with a series of wild punches.
Barksdale is looking to counter punch.
Cave tries to clinch up but Barksdale circles away and keeps his distance.
Cave goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Barksdale is looking to score with low kicks.
It seemed like Cave was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barksdale displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cave throws out the jab.
Barksdale dodges the punch combination from Cave.
#T2#
Cave walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cave swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cave defending well as Barksdale loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Barksdale misses.
Barksdale looks to score with a jab to the body but Cave is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Cave.
Cave takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barksdale throws a jab when Cave was well out of range.
Barksdale throws a leg kick
and Cave counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barksdale thinking.
Barksdale misses with an uppercut. Cave saw that one coming.
Cave is looking for the big counter here.
Some wild striking there from Barksdale.
Cave fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barksdale throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Barksdale backs off Cave throws a huge counter combo but Barksdale manages to avoid it all.
A clash of legs there as Cave blocks the low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Cave. Those never looked like landing.
Barksdale motions for Cave to come forward. Barksdale throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Cave ducks under a wild hook from Barksdale.
Barksdale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cave throws out a counter right but Barksdale avoids it with no problem.
Cave lands with a nice combination. Barksdale backs away looking to recover.
A punch lands to the side of Cave 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cave slips a jab from Barksdale.
Barksdale looks to throw the jab but Cave is out of range.
A jab from Barksdale misses.
Barksdale slips a jab and a cross from Cave.
Cave avoids a kick to the body.
Barksdale misses with an uppercut.
Barksdale misses with a low kick as Cave jumps back.
Barksdale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barksdale misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cave, right into the meat.
Barksdale fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cave.
Barksdale takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cave throws a nice looking combination but Barksdale bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Barksdale on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cave throws a one two combo.
Cave misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barksdale was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cave scores with a hook.
Cave connects with a right hand. Barksdale shakes it off.
Cave avoids a kick to the body.
Barksdale misses with a straight right.
Cave is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barksdale throws a leg kick but Cave sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barksdale.
Barksdale lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cave defending well as Barksdale loads up on a big left hand.
Barksdale will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some bone on bone action there as Cave checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Avon Barksdale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barksdale fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cave on the side of the head.
Cave throws a series of punches but Barksdale moves out of range.
Cave looks to score with a jab to the body but Barksdale is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Barksdale misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avon Barksdale dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Cave's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cave steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barksdale.
Barksdale misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Cave moves into the clinch.
Barksdale digs a right hand underneath Cave's ribcage. Cave let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barksdale tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cave avoids it.
Barksdale swings wildly with an uppercut but Cave uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barksdale misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cave.
Barksdale lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cave or not.
Cave fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Barksdale.
A right hand to the body from Barksdale.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barksdale working Cave over with knees to the body.
Barksdale lands a left hand.
Cave is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Barksdale scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barksdale lands a damaging elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barksdale gets through Cave's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barksdale dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1#
Cave letting Barksdale take a breather here.
Barksdale is working Cave over against the cage.
Barksdale lands with a left to the head.
Barksdale lands a nice shot to the body.
Barksdale has Cave pushed against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Barksdale obliges.
Cave takes an elbow to the temple.
Barksdale stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Barksdale lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Barksdale is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Cave breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barksdale connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#
That has opened up Nick Cave's cut even more.#T2#
Barksdale slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cave checks a low kick from Barksdale.
Barksdale throws a push kick but Cave slaps the foot to one side.
Barksdale misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cave throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cave keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barksdale is looking to score with low kicks.
As Barksdale backs off Cave throws a huge counter combo but Barksdale manages to avoid it all.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cave.
Barksdale keeps Cave at a distance using the push kick.
Cave tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cave stalks Barksdale and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barksdale's face. Barksdale staggers backwards, shaken.
Cave slips under a jab.
Barksdale misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Cave to counter with a crisp jab.
Barksdale moves into range and connects with a jab.
An inside leg kick from Barksdale misses.
Cave throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barksdale counters with a good low kick that Cave was not able to check. #T3#
Cave displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barksdale throws out the jab.
Cave moves out of range of the leg kick from Barksdale.
Barksdale looks to score with a jab to the body but Cave is just out of range.
A combination from Cave does no damage.
It looked like Barksdale wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barksdale throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cave checks a leg kick.
Barksdale cracks a nice hook into Cave's ribs.
Barksdale connects with a leg kick. Cave looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barksdale scores with a hook to the body. Cave takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barksdale with a hook.
Barksdale throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barksdale waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cave.
Barksdale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cave sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Barksdale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barksdale throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cave moves away from the strike by Barksdale. #T4#
Cave lands a leg kick that knocks Barksdale off balance momentarily.
Avon Barksdale is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barksdale throws a low kick, looking for Cave's leg but Cave calmly moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Cave's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Barksdale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cave moves away.
Cave is looking for the big counter here.
Barksdale fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cave is out of range.
Barksdale swings for the body but Cave moves out of range.
Cave misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Barksdale was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Barksdale keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barksdale throws out a loose jab but Cave uses good head movement to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Cave's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Barksdale slips a jab and a cross from Cave.
Barksdale takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barksdale misses with a low kick as Cave jumps back.
Cave moves out of range of the leg kick from Barksdale.
Barksdale loads up on a big right hand but Cave slips the punch.
Barksdale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cave was well out of range. Poor timing from Barksdale.
Cave avoids the body shot from Barksdale.
Cave flicks out a counter leg kick but Barksdale steps away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avon Barksdale dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Cave's cut.
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#
Barksdale throws out a loose jab but Cave uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barksdale throws a head kick that misses
and Cave counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cave checks a low kick from Barksdale.
Cave swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barksdale misses with a looping left.
Cave falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Barksdale to counter with a crisp jab.
Cave looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cave uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barksdale.
Barksdale attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cave throws out a counter right but Barksdale avoids it with no problem.
Barksdale feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cave's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barksdale misses with a hook to the body
and Cave counters with a series of strikes. Barksdale will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cave takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cave takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barksdale lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barksdale pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cave is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Some wild striking there from Cave.
#T1#
Barksdale scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Barksdale, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barksdale lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Good work by Cave as he checks the leg kick.
Barksdale misses with a looping right.
Barksdale slips a jab and a cross from Cave.
A slow jab from Barksdale misses its intended target.
Barksdale throws a head kick but Cave moves out of range.
Barksdale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barksdale is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cave can do to turn this around?
Barksdale throws the left hand but Cave avoids the punch easily.
Cave looks to land a combination but Barksdale avoids it well.
Cave throws a head kick but Barksdale moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Barksdale misses its target.
Cave keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barksdale.#T2#
Barksdale dodges the punch combination from Cave.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barksdale - that will leave a mark!
Barksdale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Despite the aggression on Cave's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Barksdale misses with a hook.
Barksdale thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barksdale missing with a left hand there. Cave was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cave lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cave takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cave steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barksdale.
Cave throws a right and a left that Barksdale avoids nicely.
Cave jabs Barksdale to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Barksdale misses.
Barksdale throws a push kick but Cave slaps the foot to one side.
Barksdale lands with a kick to the ribs.
#T3#
Barksdale throws a right and a left that Cave avoids nicely.
Cave throws a right hand that Barksdale ducks under and follows up with a left that Barksdale also avoids with ease.
The fighters circling - Barksdale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cave is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cave misses with the combination.
Barksdale digs a good body shot into Cave's ribs.
Avon Barksdale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barksdale misses the jab.
Barksdale attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barksdale misses with an uppercut. Cave saw that one coming.
Cave feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barksdale's calf.
Nick Cave is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barksdale throws out a loose jab but Cave uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barksdale looks to land a body kick but Cave moved away.
Cave misses with a low kick.
Barksdale lands a leg kick that knocks Cave off balance momentarily.#T4#
Barksdale swats away the attempt to clinch by Cave.
Cave's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barksdale slips under a jab from Cave.
A little feinted left hand from Barksdale on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barksdale's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cave under the eye.
Cave uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barksdale.
Cave tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barksdale fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cave on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cave takes one to the chin there.
Nick Cave has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cave swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cave takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cave lands a jab-cross combination.
Barksdale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cave! But no joy.
Barksdale throws a jab when Cave was well out of range.
Barksdale throws an overhand right that lands on Cave's shoulder, as Cave tries to avoid the shot.
Barksdale throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avon Barksdale showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barksdale 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avon Barksdale!
Avon Barksdale opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
The defeated Nick Cave had this to say: 'im not gonna retire yet, but i started considering retirement'.
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Event:
Old dog for the Road 2
Date: Jan 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Karkmananis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Karkmananis moves into the clinch successfully.
Still in the clinch, Karkmananis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Karkmananis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Karkmananis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karkmananis blocks a body shot from Barksdale.
A head punch on the inside from Karkmananis fails to land.
Karkmananis misses with a punch to the body.
Barksdale misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barksdale gets through Karkmananis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barksdale throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Barksdale has a couple of punches blocked by Karkmananis.
Karkmananis wants to break free but Barksdale has control.
Karkmananis prevents a body shot from Barksdale.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barksdale keeps control of Karkmananis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barksdale misses with a body punch.
Karkmananis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barksdale tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Karkmananis avoids it.#BC#
Karkmananis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Karkmananis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barksdale, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Barksdale dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Barksdale lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Karkmananis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barksdale fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Karkmananis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barksdale throws out the jab.
Barksdale jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barksdale scores with a punch to the head.
Barksdale scores with a jab. Karkmananis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barksdale. Karkmananis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barksdale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karkmananis.
Barksdale misses with a body shot.
Barksdale lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Karkmananis at a distance.
#CL#
Karkmananis has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barksdale lands an elbow inside that Karkmananis shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Nicolas Karkmananis has been cut.
A frustrated look appears on Karkmananis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Barksdale.
Karkmananis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barksdale backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barksdale.#T2#
Barksdale throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Karkmananis wants to get back to striking at distance but Barksdale won't allow it.
Karkmananis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barksdale misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Karkmananis.
Barksdale lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Karkmananis on the inside. #BC#
Karkmananis breaks from the clinch.
Barksdale throws the kick towards the body but Karkmananis avoids it.
Barksdale thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karkmananis throwing a counter right hand but Barksdale manages to avoid it.
Karkmananis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Karkmananis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Karkmananis moves to clinch but Barksdale breaks away
and Barksdale counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barksdale throws a leg kick which misses Karkmananis's front leg but catches the back leg as Karkmananis tries to avoid it.
Barksdale walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Karkmananis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Karkmananis moves to clinch but Barksdale breaks away #KD2#
and Barksdale counters with a crisp right hand that drops Karkmananis! Barksdale lets Karkmananis back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Karkmananis is rocked!
Barksdale connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Karkmananis covering up! Barksdale comes in with a big uppercut and Karkmananis goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Avon Barksdale!
A determined Avon Barksdale didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
OLd Dog for the road 1
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Nadir slips under a jab from Barksdale.
Nadir misses with a combination
and Barksdale counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nadir defending well as Barksdale loads up on a big left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Nadir shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nadir stalling.
Nadir seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Barksdale for as long as he can get away with.
Nadir has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barksdale is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nadir controlling the action here. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barksdale is looking to improve his position.
Nadir is controlling the pace.
#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.
Barksdale regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barksdale being controlled here, momentarily.
Barksdale not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nadir engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nadir scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Barksdale avoids the body shot from Nadir.
Barksdale throws a hook to the side of Nadir's head but Nadir sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nadir lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barksdale backs up against the cage.
Nadir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3##CL#
Nadir rushes Barksdale and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Barksdale throws an elbow but misses.
Nadir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nadir takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Barksdale throws an elbow but it misses.
Barksdale lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nadir is struggling to control the position.
Barksdale swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Barksdale.
Barksdale lands a shoulder strike.
Barksdale stalling in the clinch but Nadir improves position.
Nadir stalls. #T4#
Barksdale lands a nice knee to the body.
Barksdale swings wildly with an uppercut but Nadir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nadir effectively controlling the action here.
Barksdale misses with a punch to the body.
Nadir taking a breather.
Barksdale throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barksdale throws an elbow that misses.
Barksdale misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Abed Nadir will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Barksdale circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barksdale throws a hook to the side of Nadir's head but Nadir sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nadir getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nadir wants to clinch.
A good leg kick by Barksdale. #TD#
Nadir gets the takedown into side control.
Nadir controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadir has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Nadir.#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.
Barksdale is looking for a sweep.
Nadir controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nadir fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barksdale throws a leg kick but Nadir checks it.
Nadir fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nadir checks a low kick from Barksdale.
Nadir lands a jab-cross combination. #T3#
Nadir sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nadir wants to clinch up but Barksdale keeps it at a distance.
Nadir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nadir misses with a double jab.
#TD#
Nadir drives through with a takedown into Barksdale's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Barksdale being controlled here, momentarily.
Barksdale 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.
Nadir stays in close to Barksdale's body and controls the position.
Nadir works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Nadir trying to control the pace.
Abed Nadir overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barksdale wants to control but Nadir is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, if Nadir 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abed Nadir dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Barksdale looks to land a right hand but Nadir moved out of range.
Nadir fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Barksdale on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Abed Nadir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barksdale throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Nadir decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Barksdale's guard.
Nadir content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Avon Barksdale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nadir takes one to the side of the head.
Barksdale takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barksdale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nadir.
Nadir moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
Nadir takes a swing at Barksdale's ribcage but misses.
Nadir wants to clinch up but Barksdale keeps it at a distance.
Abed Nadir is winning the standup battle so far.
Barksdale displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nadir.
Nadir wants to clinch up but Barksdale keeps it at a distance.
Barksdale stuns Nadir with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nadir tries to clinch but Barksdale moves out of range.
Nadir scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barksdale circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nadir tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barksdale manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nadir ducks under a wild hook from Barksdale.
Decent striking displayed by Nadir there.
Barksdale looks to score with a jab to the body but Nadir is just out of range.
Nadir looks to score with a jab to the body but Barksdale is just out of range.
A low kick from Barksdale misses #TD#
and Nadir counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nadir slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Nadir's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Nadir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barksdale can do to turn this around?
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nadir wants to clinch.
Barksdale scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nadir tries to clinch but Barksdale moves out of range.
Nadir scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barksdale doesn't seem bothered though.
Barksdale dodges the punch combination from Nadir.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abed Nadir showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nadir, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abed Nadir!
After winning the bout, Abed Nadir 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Barksdale fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick misses from Barksdale.
A little jabbing left from Chao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barksdale connects with a leg kick. Chao looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barksdale shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barksdale throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#
It looks like Eindria Chao has been cut.
A slow jab from Chao misses its intended target.
Avon Barksdale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Barksdale.
Chao let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barksdale misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Chao to counter with a crisp jab.
Barksdale connects with a solid leg kick.
Barksdale tries to land a front kick but Chao steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barksdale cracks a nice hook into Chao's ribs.
Barksdale slips under a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barksdale. Chao shrugs it off though.
Chao takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barksdale scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chao takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Chao looks winded!
Chao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1##KD#
Barksdale lands a big right hand that sends Chao crashing to the mat! Barksdale stays standing though and waves Chao back to his feet!#ROC#
Chao is rocked!
Barksdale throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Chao is still on wobbly legs! Can Barksdale finish him?
Barksdale lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Avon Barksdale!
Avon Barksdale got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
EFFA 161: Green vs Siko
Date: May 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Barksdale misses with a double jab.
Nice defenses there by Spong.
Spong bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Spong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spong throws a leg kick that misses.
Barksdale misses the shot to the body.
Spong ducks under a wild hook from Barksdale.
Spong staying out of range there.
Spong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A slow jab from Barksdale misses its intended target.
Spong 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.
Spong blocks a jab.
Spong moves out of range as Barksdale throws a body kick.
Nice shot by Barksdale.
Barksdale sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Spong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Spong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Spong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spong lands with a straight right. Barksdale didn't see that one coming.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Spong.
Barksdale throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Spong throws a hook but Barksdale avoids it easily.
Avon Barksdale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barksdale drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Spong thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Barksdale wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barksdale waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spong.
That kick from Spong tenderised Barksdale's leg. Barksdale is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slow jab from Barksdale misses its intended target.
Barksdale tries to land a front kick but Spong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barksdale.
Spong slips a straight right by Barksdale.
Barksdale is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Spong's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Spong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Spong dips to his left and cracks Barksdale with an uppercut!
Spong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barksdale.
Spong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick misses from Barksdale.
Spong feints a counter leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spong.
Barksdale throws a jab but it's blocked by Spong.
Barksdale has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Aaron's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barksdale stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spong.
Barksdale checks a low kick from Spong.
A little feinted left hand from Barksdale on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Spong feints and then cracks Barksdale's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barksdale down.
Barksdale takes a swing at Spong's ribcage but misses.
Barksdale getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barksdale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spong was well out of range. Poor timing from Barksdale.
Spong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Spong throws a head kick but Barksdale moves out of range.
Barksdale keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barksdale throws a body punch but Spong moves out of range.
That kick from Spong tenderised Barksdale's leg. Barksdale is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barksdale takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big right from Barksdale misses.
Nice defenses there by Spong.
Barksdale throws a right hand that Spong ducks under and follows up with a left that Spong also avoids with ease.
Barksdale looks for the body kick but Spong saw that one coming.
Spong tries to land a leg kick but Barksdale saw it coming and moves away.
Spong keeps Barksdale at a distance using the push kick.
Spong throws a hook but Barksdale blocks it.
Spong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Spong.
A bone on bone clash there as Barksdale blocks the leg kick.
Barksdale throws the kick towards the body but Spong avoids it.
Barksdale lands the left hand.
Barksdale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barksdale connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barksdale connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spong. Spong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Spong plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Spong has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Barksdale takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Spong looks to land a right hand but Barksdale moved out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spong checks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Spong.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barksdale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spong moves away.
Spong was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Spong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barksdale.
Barksdale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spong.
#KD2#
Spong lands a head kick that bluckles Barksdale and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Spong no doubt looking to push for a finish!
Spong misses with a body kick. #T4#
Spong is looking to land body kicks.
Barksdale on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spong. Spong obviously looking to wear him down.
Barksdale chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barksdale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spong slips a jab from Barksdale.
Barksdale scoring well with a low kick there.
Barksdale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spong manages to avoid it.
Spong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big right from Barksdale misses.
Barksdale misses with a jab to the body
and Spong counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Barksdale is rocked!
Spong is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barksdale had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Spong thows a body kick. Barksdale tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Oh Barksdale is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Spong engages and cracks Barksdale with a massive lead left hook - Barksdale tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Spong is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alistair Spong!
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