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Event:
gc105
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Lapis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lapis looks to land a combination but Baraka avoids it well.
It looked like Baraka was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD#
Baraka gets a takedown into half guard.
Lapis trying to control from the bottom.
Baraka is keen to just control but Lapis is a slippery customer.
Lapis is trying to maintain the position but Baraka is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Baraka seems to be looking for submissions.
Baraka is pressing down on Lapis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lapis is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Baraka. #SUB#
Baraka seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Lapis is staying active underneath Baraka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lapis is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Baraka passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Baraka is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lapis has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lapis!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baraka keeping moving, preventing Lapis from controlling successfully.
Lapis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2##SUB2#
Lapis drops back, looking for a kneebar! Baraka looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Baraka looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Baraka! #REVR#
Baraka trying to control the action but Lapis is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Baraka working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Baraka thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lapis is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Baraka tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Baraka swings around for an armbar but Lapis sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Baraka's guard.
Lapis trying to control but Baraka is working from the bottom.
My spies in Mist Of Pandaria inform me that Lapis has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lapis postures up.
Lapis wants to control from the top but Baraka keeps moving. #T4#
Lapis won't allow Baraka to sweep him here.
Lapis advances position into side control!
Baraka is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Lapis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baraka has escaped the position, nice work there.
Baraka wants to control but Lapis postures up.
Baraka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lapis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Lapis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lapis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lapis wants to control but Baraka is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrey Lapis will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lapis stuffs the takedown.
Lapis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD2#
Lapis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Baraka looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lapis working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lapis wants to stand but Baraka has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard. #SUB2#
Lapis has gone for a leg lock! Baraka slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lapis's guard.#REVR#
Baraka throws a big elbow that misses.
Baraka is looking to advance position but Lapis has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
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!
Baraka sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T1#
Baraka trying to hold on to Lapis's head to control him but Lapis postures up.
Baraka has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lapis wants to pass the guard but Baraka is defending well.
Baraka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Baraka trying to hold on to Lapis's head to control him but Lapis postures up.
Baraka is looking for a sweep. Lapis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Baraka is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lapis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lapis wants to stand but Baraka has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Lapis is keen to just control but Baraka is a slippery customer.
Lapis throwing shots but Baraka is blocking nicely.
Lapis controlling the action here.#SUB#
Baraka actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Lapis is thwarting Baraka's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Baraka wants to clinch up but Lapis keeps it at a distance.
Lapis misses with a wild combination.
Lapis throws a body punch but Baraka moves out of range.
Lapis jabs at Baraka's body.
Baraka throws the left hand but Lapis avoids the punch easily.
Baraka throws the left hand but Lapis avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Baraka shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lapis is trying to defend but Baraka finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Baraka is trying to control the action in half guard but Lapis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Lapis trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Baraka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lapis has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Baraka seems to be looking for submissions.
Ephraim Baraka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lapis trying to control here.
Baraka passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lapis!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lapis can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andrey Lapis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Baraka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Lapis successfully pulls guard.
Baraka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lapis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Baraka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Lapis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Baraka defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Baraka drops back looking for a leg! Lapis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lapis manages to kick Baraka off! Baraka jumps back into Lapis's guard.
Baraka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Baraka wants to pass the guard but Lapis is keeping the position.
Baraka wants to control from the top but Lapis keeps moving.
Lapis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baraka stopping the sweep attempt from Lapis.
Baraka pushes down on Lapis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Baraka thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lapis's head.
Andrey Lapis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Baraka missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Baraka is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lapis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Baraka tries to free his leg and advance position but Lapis is retaining full guard.
Baraka trying to control but Lapis is working from the bottom.
Lapis looking for a sweep. Not yet Lapis, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lapis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baraka pinned against the cage. Baraka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
An attempted straight right counter from Baraka misses the target.#T3#
Baraka does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lapis! But no joy.
Lapis tries to close the distance and clinch but Baraka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baraka tries to close the distance and clinch but Lapis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lapis misses with a takedown
enabling Baraka to counter with a crisp jab.
Lapis misses with a two punch combination.
Ephraim Baraka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baraka misses with a takedown attempt - Lapis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lapis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lapis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baraka.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ephraim Baraka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lapis lands a lovely overhand right.
Ephraim Baraka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Lapis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Baraka's guard.#SUB#
Baraka has his foot on Lapis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lapis works his way back into a safe position though.#T4##SUB#
Baraka is looking for a triangle but Lapis pushes his legs off easily.
Baraka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lapis trying to control the position from guard on top but Baraka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lapis won't allow Baraka to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Baraka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lapis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Baraka trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andrey Lapis.
I've got Lapis 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Lapis!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Andrey Lapis made sure he mentioned King of Fists, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
gc100.5
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brown with a nice cross.
Baraka lands an overhand right.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baraka throws a counter combo.
Brown misses with a body kick.
Baraka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Baraka lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#
It looks like Bosco Brown has been cut.
Brown scores with a leg kick.
Baraka lands a jab-cross combination. #ROC2#
Brown is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brown has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baraka finds it's way round the side to connect with Brown's head.
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown wants to stay close but Baraka steps back to make room for something. Brown seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Baraka and Brown drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ephraim Baraka!
Ephraim Baraka really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sin City Allstars logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
hc97
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Baraka with a lazy takedown attempt
and Perfect counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Perfect ducks under a wild hook from Baraka.
Baraka swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baraka is defended easily by Perfect.
Perfect tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Baraka shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ephraim Baraka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perfect dodges the punch combination from Baraka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baraka misses with a two punch combination.
Baraka throws a low kick but Perfect moves out of range easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Perfect has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Baraka shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Perfect misses with an attempted mid kick.
Baraka throws a sloppy head kick and Perfect moves out of range easily.
Ephraim Baraka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Perfect throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baraka's waist but Baraka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Perfect off to one side.
Baraka is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Perfect.
Perfect throws a quick inside leg kick.
Baraka tries a head kick but it misses.
Perfect throws out a counter right but Baraka avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Baraka instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Perfect's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Perfect dodges the punch combination from Baraka.
Perfect throws out a loose jab but Baraka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perfect defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baraka.
Perfect appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Perfect moves into range and clinches up with Baraka.
Baraka effectively controlling the action here.
Perfect wants a takedown but no success here.
Baraka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Perfect lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Perfect is working for takedown but Baraka is calmly controlling the position for now.
Perfect looking for a takedown. #TD#
Baraka has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Perfect regains guard immediately.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perfect keeping full guard, as Baraka tries to pass.
Baraka trying to control but Perfect is working from the bottom.
Perfect looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Baraka postures up.
#SUB#
Baraka drops back, looking for a kneebar! Perfect looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Perfect looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Perfect! #REVB##T3#
Perfect throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Baraka sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Baraka keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Baraka trying to get back to full guard but Perfect takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Perfect with the ground and pound from mount.
Baraka is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Baraka is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Baraka regains half guard.
Baraka is trying to get back to full guard.
Baraka taking some punishment here, with Perfect in his half guard.
Baraka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Baraka wants to get back to full guard but Perfect has passed into side control.
Perfect controlling from side mount.
Baraka sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mystery Perfect will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A big left from Perfect misses.
Baraka checks a low kick from Perfect.
Baraka takes one to the chin there.
Baraka looks for a takedown but Perfect sprawls well.
Perfect flicks out a counter leg kick but Baraka steps away.
Baraka avoids a kick to the body.
Baraka throwing a counter right hand but Perfect manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Perfect coming out on top.
Baraka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Baraka throws a series of punches but Perfect moves out of range.
Perfect only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Baraka scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Perfect gets tackled into the cage by Baraka. Baraka maintains the clinch. #TD#
Baraka has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Perfect is trying to keep an underhook but Baraka manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Baraka wants to control but Perfect is keeping him busy.
Perfect tries to get to full guard but Baraka has control of the leg. #T1##SUB#
Baraka is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Baraka is looking for a kimura but Perfect is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Baraka to get the leverage.
Perfect makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Perfect.
Perfect keeping full guard, as Baraka tries to pass.
Perfect working a defensive guard here.
Baraka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Baraka wants to control from the top but Perfect keeps moving.
Baraka throwing strikes from guard but Perfect blocks nicely.
Baraka slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perfect avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Baraka. #SUB#
Baraka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Perfect is just riding it out for now. Baraka eventually gives up the hold.
Ephraim Baraka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Perfect is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB#
Perfect is defending against the submission attempts here by Baraka.
Perfect gets back to full guard.
Baraka preventing the sweep.
Baraka is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Baraka wants to pass the guard but Perfect is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Perfect throws a series of strikes that have Baraka backpedaling.
Perfect misses with a hook
#TD#
and Baraka counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Baraka trying to pass the guard but Perfect defending well. #SUB#
Baraka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Perfect has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Baraka is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ephraim Baraka will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Perfect stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Perfect wants it to stay on the feet.
Perfect changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Perfect misses with a takedown attempt - Baraka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Perfect throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Baraka throwing a counter right hand but Perfect manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Baraka.
Baraka shoots for a takedown but Perfect saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jab, jab by Baraka - just one landing.
Baraka with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Perfect to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Ephraim Baraka has been cut.
Perfect lands a glancing blow to the side of Baraka's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baraka shoots in for a takedown but Perfect shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Perfect misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ephraim Baraka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baraka misses with a left hand
and Perfect counters with a straight right hand.
Baraka moves out of range as Perfect throws a body kick.
Baraka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Baraka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1#
Perfect throws a wild body kick that Baraka sees coming a mile off.
Ephraim Baraka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Perfect lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Horrible takedown attempt by Baraka or perhaps it was just good defense by Perfect, which made it look bad.
Perfect fakes the leg kick and cracks Baraka in the body.
Perfect lands a leg kick that knocks Baraka off balance momentarily.
Baraka lands a really nice looking cross but Perfect seems unphased.
Baraka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Perfect cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baraka doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Perfect counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Baraka throws a poor cross that misses
and Perfect counters with an outside leg kick.
#T2#
Baraka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Perfect misses the target. #TD2#
Perfect drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baraka trying to control the position.
Perfect is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Perfect being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Baraka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Perfect defends it easily.
Perfect engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3##SUB#
Baraka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Baraka looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Perfect accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Baraka keeping moving, preventing Perfect from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Perfect's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Baraka looking to control.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Perfect with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Baraka throws a right and a left that Perfect avoids nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Baraka, as that shot connected.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baraka.
No luck for Baraka with that takedown attempt.
Baraka stuffs the takedown attempt from Perfect. Perfect gets slowly back to his feet.
Perfect avoids a punch combination nicely.
Perfect misses with a straight right. #TD#
Baraka shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Perfect manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mystery Perfect comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Perfect has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mystery Perfect!
An out of breath Mystery Perfect thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Baraka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Baraka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dibwibbler, pushing him back against the cage.
Baraka's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Baraka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Baraka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Baraka.
Baraka has Dibwibbler pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dibwibbler manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baraka can't get the takedown.
Baraka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baraka drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dibwibbler gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fib Dibwibbler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ephraim Baraka.
Baraka tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T1##TD2#
Baraka gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dibwibbler is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Den of Tears (22 coaches) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Dibwibbler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Baraka looking to pass the guard.
Baraka wants to control from the top but Dibwibbler keeps moving.
Baraka pushing down on Dibwibbler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Dibwibbler is defending against the submission attempts here by Baraka.
Baraka missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Baraka is trying to control the action in half guard but Dibwibbler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Baraka is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Baraka seems to be looking for submissions.
Baraka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Baraka is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baraka trying to pass the guard but Dibwibbler defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Baraka is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Baraka is working for a submission of some sort.
Baraka is looking to take a break and control but Dibwibbler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Baraka has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4##SUB2#
Baraka working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Dibwibbler looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Baraka! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ephraim Baraka!
Ephraim Baraka managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sin City Allstars, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Baraka drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Baraka is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Maxuimus looks calm but he's in trouble here. Baraka gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Maxuimus is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Baraka lets go of the hold and Maxuimus can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ephraim Baraka!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ephraim Baraka made sure he mentioned Sin City Allstars, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Gordon shoots in for a takedown but Baraka shows good takedown defense.
A punch lands to the side of Gordon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Baraka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baraka wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Baraka closes the distance and pushes Gordon back into the cage.
Baraka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Baraka gets underhooks to prevent Gordon's takedown attempt.
Ephraim Baraka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Gordon.
Still in the clinch, Baraka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gordon looking for a takedown. #TD#
Gordon is fighting off a takedown attempt but Baraka is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gordon to the mat. Gordon regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Baraka is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Baraka sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gordon's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baraka works his way into full mount!
Baraka takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Baraka has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Gordon is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ephraim Baraka!
After the big win, Ephraim Baraka made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sin City Allstars and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Aaron Gordon spoke after the fight, saying 'hes got lucky'.
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Event:
Death Squad 290:Floyd v Cropp
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Baraka loads up on a big right hand but Dzczaskz slips the punch.
Baraka throws a body punch but Dzczaskz moves out of range.
Baraka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baraka closes the distance and clinches up with Dzczaskz, looking for a takedown. Baraka pushes Dzczaskz against the cage but Dzczaskz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Baraka shoots for a takedown but Dzczaskz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ephraim Baraka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dzczaskz stuffs the takedown.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dzczaskz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#
It looks like Ephraim Baraka has been cut.
Baraka seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dzczaskz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Baraka.
Dzczaskz throws a leg kick but Baraka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dzczaskz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#TD#
Baraka closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Baraka lands in his opponent's guard.
Dzczaskz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Baraka passes Dzczaskz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dzczaskz gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Baraka looking to pass the guard.
Baraka prevents Dzczaskz from getting back to his feet.
Baraka postures up in Dzczaskz's guard and throws a big left but Dzczaskz blocks it.
Baraka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dzczaskz wants to stand but Baraka is controlling the position.
Dzczaskz keeping moving, preventing Baraka from controlling successfully.
Baraka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dzczaskz is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Baraka sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baraka tries to free his leg and advance position but Dzczaskz is retaining full guard.
Dzczaskz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Baraka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dzczaskz as he avoids it easily.
Baraka fails with the takedown.
Baraka tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dzczaskz defends well and Baraka ends up having to push Dzczaskz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Baraka has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Dzczaskz. Baraka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Omar Dzczaskz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dzczaskz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dzczaskz wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck for Baraka with that takedown attempt.
Baraka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Baraka walks into a stiff left hand from Dzczaskz.
Baraka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dzczaskz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dzczaskz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Baraka's calf.
Baraka dives in for a single leg takedown but Dzczaskz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Baraka changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dzczaskz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Baraka is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dzczaskz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dzczaskz is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Baraka working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Baraka prevents Dzczaskz from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Baraka goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dzczaskz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Baraka but great work by Dzczaskz.
Baraka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dzczaskz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Baraka wants to control but Dzczaskz postures up.
Baraka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Dzczaskz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ephraim Baraka's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Baraka drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Baraka is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dzczaskz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Baraka controls the position from side control.
Ephraim Baraka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Baraka is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dzczaskz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Baraka working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1##SUB#
Baraka is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dzczaskz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Baraka swings around for an armbar but Dzczaskz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Baraka's guard.
Baraka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dzczaskz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dzczaskz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Dzczaskz. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T2#
Dzczaskz won't allow Baraka to sweep him here.
Dzczaskz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Dzczaskz stands up and waves to Baraka to follow him.
Baraka shoots in for a takedown but Dzczaskz shows good takedown defense.
Dzczaskz misses with a low kick.#T3#
Some bone on bone action there as Baraka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
No luck for Baraka with that takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dzczaskz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Baraka throws an overhand right that lands on Dzczaskz's shoulder, as Dzczaskz tries to avoid the shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baraka.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ephraim Baraka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baraka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dzczaskz is fending him off so far but Baraka persists. Nope, Dzczaskz circles away and we're back to standing.
Good standup being displayed there by Dzczaskz as he connects with a hook.
Dzczaskz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dzczaskz throws a right hand that Baraka ducks under and follows up with a left that Baraka also avoids with ease.
Ephraim Baraka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to the liver by Dzczaskz. Beautiful body shot.
Jab by Dzczaskz.
Baraka takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
Dzczaskz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Baraka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dzczaskz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baraka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dzczaskz momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baraka closes the distance and clinches up with Dzczaskz, looking for a takedown. Baraka pushes Dzczaskz against the cage but Dzczaskz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dzczaskz lands a right hook to the body.
Baraka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Baraka shoots in looking for a takedown but Dzczaskz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Baraka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baraka blocks the body kick.
Dzczaskz is looking to slow Baraka down with leg kicks.
Baraka tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dzczaskz scores with a punch to the head.
Baraka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dzczaskz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dzczaskz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Baraka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dzczaskz swivels and escapes.
Dzczaskz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Dzczaskz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ephraim Baraka's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dzczaskz leaves Baraka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dzczaskz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dzczaskz throws a chopping leg kick but Baraka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Baraka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dzczaskz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Baraka somewhat.
Baraka shoots in for a takedown but Dzczaskz shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ephraim Baraka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dzczaskz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dzczaskz leaves Baraka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Omar Dzczaskz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzczaskz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dzczaskz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Baraka darts in looking for a takedown but Dzczaskz gets double underhooks and turns Baraka into the cage.
Dzczaskz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Baraka.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Dzczaskz tries to land a leg kick but Baraka saw it coming and moves away.
Baraka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dzczaskz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dzczaskz connects with a right hand. Baraka shakes it off.
Baraka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dzczaskz.
Baraka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dzczaskz avoids the body shot from Baraka.
Dzczaskz is looking to slow Baraka down with leg kicks.
Baraka shoots for a double leg takedown but Dzczaskz sprawls well. He's pushed Baraka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dzczaskz cracks Baraka with a good jab.#ROC2#
Baraka is rocked!
Dzczaskz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oh Baraka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dzczaskz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Baraka gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Baraka tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Dzczaskz is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Baraka buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Baraka!! Baraka is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Dzczaskz throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Omar Dzczaskz!
A relieved looking Omar Dzczaskz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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