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Event:
OFC: Blood Night LVIII
Date: Dec 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Schmidt tries to land a front kick but Barathian steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Schmidt motions for Barathian to come forward. Schmidt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barathian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schmidt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barathian looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Schmidt misses with a looping left.
A nice side step and Barathian releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Barathian paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Schmidt lands a nice looking kick to the body. Barathian takes a step back to recover.
Barathian tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Schmidt is able to avoid easily.
Schmidt throws a front kick aimed at Barathian's knee but Barathian avoids it well.
Barathian looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barathian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barathian lands a high kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Dieter Schmidt has been cut.
Barathian throws a big shot that misses.
Schmidt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barathian lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schmidt cracks Barathian with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Schmidt throws a solid leg kick but Barathian takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Schmidt.
Barathian appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Schmidt keeps Barathian at a distance using the push kick.
Schmidt scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Barathian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Schmidt can pounce on him.
Schmidt thows a leg kick but Barathian checks it
and Barathian counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barathian avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Barathian is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barathian lands with a right hand.
Barathian digs a good hook to Schmidt's body.
Barathian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barathian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barathian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schmidt.
Barathian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schmidt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barathian looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Schmidt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Schmidt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Schmidt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schmidt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barathian looks to land a combination. Schmidt sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schmidt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barathian walks forward, straight into a front kick from Schmidt.
Schmidt moves out of range of the leg kick from Barathian.
Schmidt throws a quick counter kick to the body but Barathian avoids it.
Schmidt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dieter Schmidt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Barathian tries a low kick but Schmidt avoids it.
Schmidt keeps Barathian at a distance using the push kick.
Barathian misses with a head kick.
Barathian lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Schmidt moves away from the strike by Barathian.
Schmidt is looking to land body kicks.
Barathian misses with a hook.
Schmidt throws a looping overhand right but Barathian ducks down to avoid it.
Barathian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schmidt.
Barathian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Schmidt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barathian.
A big left from Schmidt misses.
Schmidt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barathian finds it's way round the side to connect with Schmidt's head.
Schmidt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barathian lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barathian just misses with a punch to the body.
Barathian looks to throw the jab but Schmidt is out of range.
Barathian lands a body shot.
#T3#
Schmidt bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Schmidt tried to score with a low kick but Barathian checks it.
Barathian shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barathian looks to land a right hand but Schmidt moved out of range.
Barathian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schmidt throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Barathian misses the target.
Schmidt feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Barathian moves out of range of the body kick from Schmidt.
Schmidt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barathian. That did some damage!
Barathian lands a high kick!
Schmidt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barathian to score with a decent uppercut.
Schmidt throws a solid leg kick but Barathian takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Schmidt.
Barathian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Schmidt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Schmidt misses with a body kick.
Barathian on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barathian throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barathian throws a lazy right hand but Schmidt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4##CL2#
Barathian gets a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Barathian.
#BC#
Schmidt breaks from the clinch.
Barathian lands a two punch combo.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Schmidt.
Schmidt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barathian. That did some damage!
Schmidt tries to land a leg kick but Barathian saw it coming and moves away.
Schmidt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barathian.
Barathian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Barathian backs away, Schmidt returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Schmidt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barathian momentarily.
Barathian with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Schmidt to score with a decent uppercut.
Barathian checks a leg kick nicely.
Schmidt misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schmidt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barathian looks to score with a jab to the body but Schmidt is just out of range.
Schmidt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barathian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Schmidt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Max Barathian will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dieter Schmidt's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A big left from Barathian misses.
Schmidt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Schmidt thows a leg kick but Barathian checks it
and Barathian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schmidt throws a lazy right hand but Barathian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Schmidt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Schmidt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barathian has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barathian, as that shot connected.
Schmidt misses with a leg kick.
Schmidt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barathian misses with a looping left.
Barathian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barathian lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt feints and then cracks Barathian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barathian down.
Schmidt dodges the punch combination from Barathian.
Schmidt gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Barathian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schmidt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barathian scores with the left hand. Schmidt knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Schmidt displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Barathian has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Schmidt.
A bone on bone clash there as Barathian blocks the leg kick.
Schmidt misses with a lunging right hand
and Barathian counters with a nice uppercut.
Barathian on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Schmidt. Schmidt obviously looking to wear him down.
Schmidt is looking to land body kicks.
Schmidt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barathian swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barathian checks a leg kick.
Barathian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Schmidt throws a body kick that misses.
Schmidt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barathian takes a swing at Schmidt's ribcage but misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Schmidt.
Schmidt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barathian but Barathian pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Decent striking displayed by Schmidt there.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barathian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schmidt moves away.
Schmidt tried to counter with a leg kick but Barathian avoided it.
Schmidt slips under a jab from Barathian.
Schmidt throws a body punch but Barathian moves out of range.
Schmidt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barathian connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Schmidt's hands.
Schmidt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Schmidt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barathian throws a looping overhand right but Schmidt ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Schmidt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barathian, pushing him back against the cage.
Schmidt fails to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Schmidt is trying to break the clinch but Barathian is controlling him.
Schmidt swings wildly with an uppercut but Barathian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barathian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Nice body punch from Schmidt. #TD#
Schmidt jumps guard and drags Barathian to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Barathian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schmidt wants to sweep here but Barathian controlling him for the moment.
Barathian would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Barathian is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barathian throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Schmidt trying to control the position.
#SU2#
Barathian decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Schmidt, up you get!
Barathian scores with a nice strike.
Schmidt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Schmidt just misses with a punch to the body.
Barathian has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Schmidt.
Nice shot lands for Schmidt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barathian.
Barathian connects with a single shot there.
Schmidt misses with a wild body shot.
Barathian just misses with a punch to the body.
Schmidt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Schmidt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schmidt misses the shot to the body.
Barathian throws a fast counter high kick but Schmidt manages to duck under it in time.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Max Barathian will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dieter Schmidt's cut.
That's time! Schmidt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Barathian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schmidt lands a jab.
A big right from Barathian misses.
Barathian's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barathian scores with a body shot.
Barathian connects with a nice looking jab.
Schmidt lands with a nice body punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Schmidt.
Schmidt ducks under a wild hook from Barathian.
Schmidt lands with a slapping head kick.
Schmidt thumps Barathian with a low kick.
Schmidt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barathian.
A bone on bone clash there as Barathian blocks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schmidt. Barathian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schmidt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barathian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Schmidt explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Barathian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Schmidt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barathian connects with a nice looking jab.
Schmidt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Schmidt ducks under a wild hook from Barathian.
Barathian throws the left hand but Schmidt avoids the punch easily.
Schmidt thinks about countering with a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Barathian.
Barathian throws the left hand but Schmidt avoids the punch easily.
Schmidt sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A lazy left from Barathian finds it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Schmidt.
Barathian throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Schmidt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barathian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schmidt.
Schmidt tries to land a front kick but Barathian steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barathian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barathian is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barathian.
Schmidt throws a low kick but Barathian moves out of range easily.
Barathian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Schmidt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Barathian does it's job there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Schmidt, right into the meat.
Schmidt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Schmidt throws out a leg kick but Barathian moves out of range and Schmidt only half commits.
Schmidt wants to land a leg kick but Barathian is out of range.
Barathian looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Max Barathian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barathian misses with a hook. Schmidt ducked under it nicely.
Barathian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schmidt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barathian misses with an uppercut.
Schmidt keeps Barathian at a distance using the push kick.
Schmidt ducks under a wild hook from Barathian.
Barathian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Schmidt appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barathian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barathian lands a jab to the head.
#T3#
Schmidt is looking to land body kicks.
Schmidt connects with an inside leg kick.
Schmidt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barathian scores with a nice head shot.
Barathian sizes up Schmidt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#
Dieter Schmidt's cut is getting worse.
Barathian avoids the body shot from Schmidt.
Schmidt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barathian to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC2#
Schmidt is rocked!
Barathian connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oh Schmidt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schmidt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barathian lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Schmidt falls backwards - clearly groggy! Barathian dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Barathian!
A relieved looking Max Barathian 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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Event:
OFC 390: Shamrock vs Schmidt
Date: Nov 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Pera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barathian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pera counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barathian tries to close the distance and clinch but Pera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pera connects with the punch.
Pera thumps Barathian with a low kick.
Barathian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pera misses the shot to the body.
Barathian has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pera. That's going to slow Barathian down.
Barathian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pera.
Pera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pera was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pera loads up on a big right hand but Barathian slips the punch.
Pera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Pera decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Barathian tries to kick Pera off in order to stand up. Pera Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barathian can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Barathian managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pera.
Pera is chipping away with strikes.
Barathian pushes Pera away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pera gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Pera trying to control the action but Barathian is working from the bottom.
Barathian is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barathian does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barathian is trying is best to control the position here.
Barathian is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pera wants to take a breather but Barathian is having none of it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pera lands a nice short elbow.
Barathian wants to improve his position but Pera is controlling well.
Pera performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pera working the head and body with strikes.
Pera controlling the pace.
Barathian is pressing down on Pera's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Pera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barathian works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barathian is trying to keep Pera in close.
Pera throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pera has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Barathian is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pera thows a leg kick but Barathian checks it
and Barathian counters with a right hand to the body.
Barathian misses with a body shot.
Pera appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barathian throws the kick towards the body but Pera avoids it.
Pera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barathian.
Pera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barathian tries to avoid it but Pera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barathian to the ground. Barathian escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barathian throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pera darts in looking for a takedown but Barathian gets double underhooks and turns Pera into the cage.
Max Barathian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pekka Pera.
Barathian thuds his shin into the meat of Pera's side.#TD2#
Pera dives in and scores a takedown into Barathian's guard.#ES#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barathian scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barathian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pera is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pera is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pera slips a straight right by Barathian.
Barathian keeps the fight on the outside.
Barathian looks to score with a jab to the body but Pera is just out of range.
Barathian checks a leg kick nicely.
Pera works the jab nicely.
Pera slips under a jab.
Barathian slips a straight right by Pera.
Barathian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pera moves away.
Pera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barathian pinned against the cage. Barathian gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pekka Pera will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Barathian connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barathian 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.
Pera feints and then cracks Barathian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barathian down.
Pera looks for a takedown but Barathian sprawls well.
Barathian is looking to counter punch.
Max Barathian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Barathian.#CUT#
It looks like Pekka Pera has been cut.
Pera attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Barathian swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pera swings for the body but Barathian moves out of range.
Pera fakes the leg kick and cracks Barathian in the body.
Pera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barathian misses with a head kick.
Pera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Pera turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Barathian closes the distance and clinches.
Pera lands a body shot in the clinch.
Barathian tries to land knees in the clinch but Pera avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Pera on the inside.
Barathian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pera's elbow.
Barathian throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Pera fails to land.
Pera misses with a body punch.
Barathian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pera tries to work over Barathian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barathian is trying to stall.
Barathian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pera avoids it.
Pera just leaning against Barathian, taking a breather.
Pera throws a punch but it's blocked by Barathian. #T2#
Pera looking to stall.
Pera slows down the pace here.
Barathian working aggressively here.
Pera on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Pera.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pera misses with a punch to the body.
Pera tries a body shot but Barathian blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Barathian.
Pera swings wildly with an uppercut but Barathian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pera'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.
Pera can't find room to land a body shot as Barathian controls the action.
#T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Barathian.
Barathian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barathian lands with a short shot to the head.
Barathian pushes Pera back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barathian landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Barathian scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pera blocks an uppercut.
Barathian tries to throw a body punch but Pera avoids it by throwing Barathian back against the cage.
Pera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pera tries a body shot but Barathian blocks it.
Barathian struggles to land a body shot inside as Pera controls his hands.
Pera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pera wants to stall.
Barathian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Pera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pera prevents a body shot from Barathian.
Barathian lands with a short shot to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right from Pera.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pera blocking some punches.
Pera lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barathian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pera is struggling to control the position.
Barathian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pera misses with a body punch.
Pera misses with a body punch.
Barathian scores with a shoulder strike.
Barathian misses with a knee strike.
Pera tries to work over Barathian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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 Max Barathian will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Barathian lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pera tries to work over Barathian's front leg with a kick but Barathian checks it.
Pera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barathian lands a nice looking body shot.
Barathian misses the shot to the body.
Max Barathian is winning the standup battle so far.
Barathian moves out of range as Pera strikes.
Barathian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Pera fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Barathian sprawls well initially but Pera persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Barathian wants to get back to his feet.
Barathian is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pera scores with a couple of nice shots.
Barathian is refusing to be controlled, as Pera sits in half guard.
Pera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Barathian tries to kick Pera off in order to stand up. Pera Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Pera trying to control the action but Barathian is working from the bottom.
Pera working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barathian is trying to buck Pera off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pera looks up at the clock and then as Barathian takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Pera smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Pera tries to advance to mount but Barathian denies him.
Barathian is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Barathian trying to control but Pera postures up.
Barathian is holding on to half guard well.
Barathian looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3#
Barathian trying to control here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Barathian tries a head kick but it misses.
Barathian avoids the body shot from Pera.
Pera throws a body punch but Barathian moves out of range.
Barathian throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Pera counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pera.
Pera swings wildly with an uppercut but Barathian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barathian displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pera up against the cage.
Pera tries to throw a body punch but Barathian avoids it by throwing Pera back against the cage.
Barathian is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pera pushes Barathian back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pera tries to work over Barathian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pera has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barathian after a bit of a struggle. #T4#
Barathian swings wildly with an uppercut but Pera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barathian scores with a shot to the side of Pera's head.
Pera slowing the pace effectively.
Barathian throws a punch but it's blocked by Pera.
Barathian throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barathian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barathian tries a body shot but Pera blocks it.
Pera tries to throw a body punch but Barathian avoids it by throwing Pera back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Barathian tries to land knees in the clinch but Pera avoids the damage to the body.
Pera misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Barathian takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Barathian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barathian misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pekka Pera.
I think Pera 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pekka Pera!
An out of breath Pekka Pera 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:
OFC 387: Shamrock vs Barathian
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice body kick from Barathian.
Barathian lands with an overhand left.
Shamrock loads up on a big right hand but Barathian slips the punch.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Barathian moved away.
A good leg kick by Shamrock.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shamrock.
Barathian throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut.
Shamrock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barathian checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
Barathian wants to land a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range.
Barathian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shamrock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barathian. Barathian circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barathian misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock connects with a single shot there.
Shamrock dodges the punch combination from Barathian.
Shamrock moves out of range as Barathian strikes.#T1#
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Barathian releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Shamrock smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shamrock moves out of range of the strikes.
Barathian throws a sloppy head kick and Shamrock moves out of range easily.
Shamrock gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shamrock staying out of range there.
Barathian throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shamrock scores with a jab. Barathian acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shamrock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barathian. That did some damage!
A big right from Shamrock misses. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Barathian controls the action.
Shamrock tries to work over Barathian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Barathian controls his hands.
Barathian prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
Barathian tries to work over Shamrock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barathian blocks a body shot from Shamrock. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Shamrock.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shamrock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Shamrock as the two fighters clinch.
I was talking to Shamrock's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Barathian lands with a short shot to the head.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
Barathian lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Barathian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barathian misses with a body punch.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Barathian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamrock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barathian throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barathian blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
Barathian tries to land knees in the clinch but Shamrock avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shamrock.
Shamrock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barathian takes a shot to the head.
Barathian prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
Barathian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barathian working aggressively here.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barathian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barathian tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Barathian.
Barathian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shamrock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Barathian fails to land.
Barathian scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Barathian crunches a lovely knee into Shamrock's ribcage.
Shamrock is breathing heavily.
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!
Barathian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Barathian.
A head punch on the inside from Barathian fails to land.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Barathian controls his hands.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barathian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
Barathian blocks an uppercut.
Barathian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barathian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shamrock is defending well for now.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Barathian.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock blocks a body shot from Barathian.
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 Nick Shamrock will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Shamrock throws a leg kick
letting Barathian counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Nick Shamrock has been cut.
Shamrock looks to land a combination but Barathian avoids it well.
Shamrock misses with a low kick.
Barathian throws out a counter right but Shamrock avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Barathian.
Barathian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shamrock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barathian swats away the attempt to clinch by Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a looping left.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barathian manages to avoid it.
Barathian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shamrock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barathian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barathian missing with a left hand there. Shamrock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barathian's calf.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barathian is leaning against Shamrock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barathian unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shamrock lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T1#
Barathian trying to land knees to the body.
Shamrock scores with a shoulder strike.
Barathian with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barathian blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
Barathian cracks Shamrock with a nice body shot.
Barathian lands a right hand.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shamrock as Barathian tries to tie him up.
Barathian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shamrock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barathian misses with some punches.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Shamrock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barathians head.
A head punch on the inside from Barathian fails to land.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Barathian.
Barathian swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barathian will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shamrock up against the cage.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nick Shamrock has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Barathian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock pushes Barathian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barathian's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shamrock as Barathian tries to tie him up.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock lands a body shot.
Shamrock is leaning against Barathian and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barathian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamrock's elbow.
Barathian blocks an uppercut.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Shamrock here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Barathian has a couple of punches blocked by Shamrock.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shamrock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamrock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
A short uppercut from Barathian.
Shamrock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barathian backwards.
Shamrock tries to work over Barathian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barathian looking to slow down the pace here.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Barathian controls his hands.
Barathian lands an elbow just above Shamrock 's eye.
Barathian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Barathian avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock tries to work over Barathian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Barathian obliges.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Shamrock lands a right hand.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a right hand.
Barathian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Shamrock.
Barathian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shamrock gets through Barathian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barathian blocking some punches.
Barathian stalls.
Shamrock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Barathian controls his hands.
Shamrock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shamrock blocks an elbow strike from Barathian.
Barathian throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock lands a hook that snaps the head of Barathian backwards.
Barathian with a knee to the head.
Barathian manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Barathian using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
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 Nick Shamrock will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barathian moves away.
Shamrock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barathian.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Barathian in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Barathian is just out of range.#CL#
Shamrock has Barathian up against the cage in a clinch.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Good body shot from Barathian.
Shamrock pushes Barathian back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barathian just leaning against Shamrock, taking a breather.
Barathian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Barathian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a shot to the body.
Barathian prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
Barathian scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Shamrock lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barathian tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
Barathian is looking to control Shamrock's arms but Shamrock gets an underhook and turns him. Now Barathian has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barathians head.
Barathian creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Barathian tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
Barathian lands an elbow inside that Shamrock shrugs off.
Barathian lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A right hand to the body from Shamrock.
Barathian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barathian has a couple of punches blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Barathian controls his hands.
Shamrock takes a shot to the head.
Barathian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barathian backwards. #T2#
Barathian blocking some punches.
Barathian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barathian.
A short uppercut from Shamrock.
Barathian throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barathian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Barathian blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shamrock as Barathian tries to tie him up.
Shamrock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barathian tries to land knees in the clinch but Shamrock avoids the damage to the body.
Barathian lands a hook that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Barathian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barathian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock tries to work over Barathian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock blocks an elbow strike from Barathian.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Good body shot from Barathian.
#T3#
Barathian lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barathian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Barathian controls the action.
Barathian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barathian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shamrock.
Barathian misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Barathian avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barathian tries to work over Shamrock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Still in the clinch, Barathian scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barathian takes a shot to the head.
Barathian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shamrock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T4#
A short right from Shamrock.
Barathian tries to land a knee to the head but Shamrock blocks with his arms.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Barathian controls his hands.
Barathian throws a punch but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
Shamrock lands a body shot.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barathian blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Barathian blocks it.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Barathian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barathian unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Barathian throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barathian's elbow.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Nick Shamrock did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Shamrock throws a sloppy body shot
letting Barathian counter with a right hand.
Shamrock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barathian throws a leg kick but Shamrock moved away.
Barathian lunges at Shamrock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shamrock's hand.
Shamrock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barathian in his tracks.
Shamrock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Barathian misses.
Barathian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barathian scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shamrock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barathian manages to avoid it.
A jab from Barathian misses.
Barathian avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Barathian on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shamrock. Shamrock obviously looking to wear him down.
Shamrock scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barathian! But no joy.
Shamrock with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barathian. That's going to slow Shamrock down.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Barathian sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barathian checks a leg kick nicely.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock moves away from the strike by Barathian.
Shamrock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shamrock works Barathian's body with a nice hook.
Barathian fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barathian lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Barathian takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shamrock lands a glancing blow to the side of Barathian's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
Barathian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barathian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Shamrock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barathian.#T2#
Shamrock throws a chopping leg kick but Barathian manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Shamrock moves out of range as Barathian strikes.
Shamrock takes one on the button.
A combination from Shamrock does no damage.
Barathian misses with a straight left.
Shamrock connects with a looping right hand.
Barathian gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barathian takes one to the side of the head.
Barathian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock slips under a jab from Barathian.
Nick Shamrock is winning the standup battle so far.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut.
Shamrock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barathian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shamrock. #T3#
Barathian avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shamrock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barathian cracks Shamrock with an open hand slap.
Shamrock looks to land a right hand but Barathian moved out of range.
Barathian now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barathian on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shamrock jabs Barathian to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shamrock staying out of range there.
Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barathian is looking to clinch.
Barathian throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shamrock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barathian lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barathian has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barathian there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shamrock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barathian scores with the left hand. Shamrock knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Shamrock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barathian throws an overhand right that lands on Shamrock's shoulder, as Shamrock tries to avoid the shot.
Barathian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamrock.
Barathian's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barathian throws an overhand right that lands on Shamrock's shoulder, as Shamrock tries to avoid the shot.
Shamrock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shamrock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shamrock throws a low kick but Barathian moves out of range easily.
Shamrock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barathian stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shamrock takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barathian lands a glancing blow to the side of Shamrock's head.
A good leg kick by Shamrock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barathian gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shamrock connects with a nice looking jab.
Barathian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barathian throws a head kick but Shamrock moves out of range.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Nick Shamrock will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Barathian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Shamrock misses its intended target.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Barathian slips a jab from Shamrock.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barathian manages to avoid it.
Barathian throws a head kick but Shamrock moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Barathian.
Shamrock thuds a left hand into Barathian's body.
Barathian lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barathian swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a shot from downtown. Barathian moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Shamrock.
Barathian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Barathian does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Shamrock lands with a good body shot.
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
Shamrock throws a jab but it's blocked by Barathian.
Shamrock throws an overhand right that lands on Barathian's shoulder, as Barathian tries to avoid the shot.
Barathian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barathian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barathian throws a head kick that misses.
Barathian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
Shamrock sizes up Barathian with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barathian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamrock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barathian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barathian misses with a body kick.#T2#
Shamrock throws a series of punches but Barathian moves out of range.
Barathian misses with a wild body shot.
Barathian looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
Shamrock works over Barathian's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barathian slips a straight right by Shamrock.
Shamrock moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBarathian.
Barathian walks into a straight right hand from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a nice looking body shot.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barathian.
It looked like Shamrock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barathian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws the left hand but Barathian avoids the punch easily.
Barathian misses the shot to the body.
Barathian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barathian at a distance.
Barathian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Barathian looks to land a left hand but Shamrock moved out of range nicely.
Barathian slips under a jab.
Shamrock cracks Barathian with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barathian takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barathian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barathian swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range.
Barathian fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shamrock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barathian at a distance.
Max Barathian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shamrock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shamrock throws a poor cross that misses
and Barathian counters with a straight right hand.
Barathian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamrock.
A big right from Shamrock misses.
Barathian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamrock.
Barathian swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barathian misses with a body shot.
Shamrock moves out of range as Barathian strikes.
Shamrock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shamrock moves away from the strike by Barathian. #T4#
Shamrock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barathian walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shamrock checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shamrock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barathian drops his hands momentarily and Shamrock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barathian throws a big shot that misses.
Shamrock throwing a counter right hand but Barathian manages to avoid it.
Shamrock connects with a single shot there.
Barathian takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barathian tries a head kick but it misses.
Barathian has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shamrock throws a series of punches but Barathian moves out of range.
Barathian takes one on the button.
Barathian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Barathian.
Shamrock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shamrock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Shamrock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shamrock 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 50:45
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock retains his lightweight title!
Nick Shamrock bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
OFC 383: Black vs Hauser
Date: Oct 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Barathian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clavette looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Clavette has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Barathian.
Clavette jabs Barathian to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barathian with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Raoul Clavette has been cut.
Barathian paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barathian gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barathian takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Raoul Clavette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clavette takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barathian looks to score with a jab to the body but Clavette is just out of range.
Barathian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clavette throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barathian half committed to a counter leg kick.
Clavette lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barathian misses with a straight right.
Clavette fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barathian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good exchange - Clavette coming out on top.
Barathian takes a swing at Clavette's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Barathian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clavette ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barathian moves away.
Barathian throws a hook but Clavette blocks it.
Clavette ducks under a wild hook from Barathian.
Barathian scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barathian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Clavette.
Barathian keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Max Barathian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barathian digs a good body shot into Clavette's ribs.#TD2#
Clavette throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Barathian tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Clavette is in Barathian's guard.
Clavette trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Clavette stops Barathian from standing up.
Barathian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barathian keeping full guard, as Clavette tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barathian is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clavette is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Clavette has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Clavette looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barathian is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Clavette is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barathian trying to stand up but can't free himself from Clavette's guard.
Barathian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Barathian tries to stand but Clavette is controlling from the bottom.
Barathian stands up over Clavette, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barathian is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Clavette 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.
Barathian is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Barathian has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Clavette finds it's way round the side to connect with Barathian's head. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nice defenses there by Barathian.
Barathian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barathian lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Clavette scores with the left hand. Barathian knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice body punch from Barathian.
Clavette thuds a left hand into Barathian's body.
Clavette tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barathian was well out of range. Poor timing from Clavette.
Clavette throws an off balance right hand
and Barathian counters with a right hand to the body.
Clavette with a nice cross.
Barathian misses with a hook
and Clavette counters with a nice uppercut.
Clavette uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barathian.
Clavette bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barathian throws a shot to the body.
Barathian thuds a left hand into Clavette's body.
Clavette throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barathian counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Barathian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raoul Clavette's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Clavette shoots in but no luck this time.
Barathian walks into a straight right hand from Clavette.
Clavette shoots in for a takedown but Barathian shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barathian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barathian connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters circling - Barathian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barathian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clavette can do to turn this around?
Barathian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barathian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clavette.
A left and a right from Clavette both land. Nice combination.
Max Barathian is winning the standup battle so far.
Clavette throws a nice looking combination but Barathian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clavette scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barathian looks for the body kick but Clavette saw that one coming.
Clavette looks to score with a jab to the body but Barathian is just out of range.
Barathian throws a big counter combination but Clavette scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Clavette avoids the head kick by Barathian.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barathian throws a leg kick but Clavette checks it.
Barathian misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Barathian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Clavette. That did some damage!
Barathian ducks under a wild hook from Clavette.
Nice shot lands for Clavette.
Barathian takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab from Clavette misses.
Barathian throws a hook but Clavette blocks it.
Clavette looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Clavette misses with a body shot.
Barathian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barathian slips under a jab from Clavette.
Barathian throws a head kick that misses
and Clavette counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clavette lands with a cross.
Barathian throws an off balance right hand
and Clavette counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clavette smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Barathian walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Barathian.
Clavette throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Clavette dodges the punch combination from Barathian.
Nice uppercut there from Clavette.
Barathian avoids the body shot from Clavette.
Clavette misses the shot to the body.
Clavette lands a nice shot that snaps Barathian's head back.
Good exchange - Clavette coming out on top.
Clavette swings for the body but Barathian moves out of range.
Clavette scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barathian in his tracks.
Barathian throws a lazy uppercut
letting Clavette counter with a right hand. #T3#
Clavette tries to bum rush Barathian with a series of wild strikes but Barathian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Barathian was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Clavette.
Barathian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clavette cracks Barathian with a good jab.
Barathian throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big right from Clavette misses.
Clavette defending well as Barathian loads up on a big left hand.
A punch combination from Clavette misses.
Barathian throws a hook to the side of Clavette's head but Clavette sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barathian takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barathian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clavette.
Clavette cracks a nice hook into Barathian's ribs.
Barathian throws a good cross that connects.
Nice cross by Barathian.
Barathian tries to move into range but Clavette moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clavette lands a body shot.
#T4#
Barathian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barathian misses with a looping right.
Barathian misses the jab.
Barathian throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barathian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barathian works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Clavette tests Barathian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barathian takes one to the chin there.
Clavette swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clavette fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barathian avoids it really well and circles away.
Max Barathian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raoul Clavette.
Barathian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barathian closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Clavette.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Raoul Clavette showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Raoul Clavette's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barathian.
Barathian throws a shot from downtown. Clavette moves away and avoids it.
Clavette scores with a nice strike.
Barathian dips to his left and cracks Clavette with an uppercut!
Barathian throws a lazy right hand but Clavette sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clavette throws a series of strikes that have Barathian backpedaling.
Barathian looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barathian ducks under a wild hook from Clavette.
Barathian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Clavette fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That kick from Barathian tenderised Clavette's leg. Clavette is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barathian pivots, looking for a leg kick but Clavette is out of range and Barathian settles back down.
Clavette with the counter takedown but Barathian avoids it easily.
Barathian scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barathian stuffs the takedown.
Clavette takes one to the chin there.
Barathian slips under a jab from Clavette.
It looked like Barathian was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Clavette.#T1#
Barathian throws a jab when Clavette was well out of range.
Barathian throws a body kick that misses.
Barathian throws a head kick that Clavette semi-blocks.
Barathian misses with a body shot.
Clavette fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barathian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jab, jab by Barathian - just one landing.
A slow jab from Clavette misses its intended target.
Barathian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Clavette misses with a hook. Barathian ducked under it nicely.
It appears Barathian was looking to counter with a kick there.
Clavette connects with a body shot.
Barathian throws a jab when Clavette was well out of range.
Clavette lands with a straight right. Barathian didn't see that one coming.
Barathian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barathian takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barathian blocks a jab.
Clavette moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Clavette misses the jab.
Barathian quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Clavette.
Barathian dodges the punch combination from Clavette.
Barathian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barathian throwing a counter right hand but Clavette manages to avoid it.
Barathian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clavette.
Barathian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barathian fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barathian scores with the left hand. Clavette knows he should have avoided that one.
Barathian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barathian just misses with a punch to the body.
Clavette blocks a jab.
A jab from Clavette misses.
Barathian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clavette sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Barathian. Clavette does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clavette on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barathian. Barathian obviously looking to wear him down.
Barathian throws a low kick but it's checked well by Clavette.
Barathian moves out of range as Clavette strikes.
Clavette keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barathian.
Barathian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barathian takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Clavette takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barathian connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barathian throws a front kick aimed at Clavette's knee but Clavette avoids it well.
Barathian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Clavette lands a nice shot to the body.
Barathian throws a front kick that sends Clavette stumbling back into the cage.
Barathian cracks Clavette with a good jab.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barathian throws a body shot but no joy.
Barathian walks into a straight right hand from Clavette.
Barathian takes a swing at Clavette's ribcage but misses.
Barathian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clavette uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barathian.
Barathian motions for Clavette to come forward. Barathian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Clavette misses with a wild body shot.
Barathian moves out of range as Clavette strikes.
Clavette lands with a straight right. Barathian didn't see that one coming.
Clavette throws a hook but Barathian avoids it easily.
Barathian takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Clavette throws a lazy uppercut
and Barathian counters with a nice uppercut.
Clavette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barathian.
Clavette takes a swing at Barathian's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Max Barathian.
I think Barathian has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Barathian!
After winning the bout, Max Barathian 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:
OFC 380: Gray vs Kahn
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Clavette with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Clavette misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheers as Clavette lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barathian doesn't seem phased though.
Clavette works the jab nicely.
Clavette fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Clavette closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Barathian bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Raoul Clavette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clavette misses the jab.
A big right from Barathian misses.
Clavette looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Clavette closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Clavette has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Clavette on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Clavette takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Clavette misses with an uppercut
letting Barathian counter with a right hand.
Barathian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Barathian scores with a jab to the body.
Clavette bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barathian's head.
Barathian staying out of range there.
Clavette throws a jab but it's blocked by Barathian.
Clavette needs to keep his hands up - Barathian had a free shot at his head there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Clavette.
Clavette uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barathian.
Barathian misses with a hook.
Clavette keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barathian.
Clavette falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barathian counters with a head kick.
Clavette slips under a jab from Barathian.
Clavette unleashes a big counter combination but Barathian bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Clavette throws a body shot but no joy.
Barathian swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Barathian connects with a high kick. #CUT#
It looks like Raoul Clavette has been cut.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barathian scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barathian tries to score with a low kick but Clavette moves his leg out of the way.
We've been told by Barathian's head coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barathian looks to land a right hand but Clavette moved out of range.
Barathian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clavette catches Barathian with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Clavette blocks a head kick by Barathian.
Clavette gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Clavette connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barathian. Barathian circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barathian misses the jab.
Barathian takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barathian tests Clavette's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Clavette shoots in for a double leg but Barathian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Max Barathian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raoul Clavette.
Good standup being displayed there by Clavette as he connects with a hook.
Clavette throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barathian sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Clavette throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barathian on the side of the head.
Barathian looks to score with a jab to the body but Clavette is just out of range.
Good exchange - Clavette coming out on top.
Barathian throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barathian takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barathian doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Clavette scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Max Barathian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barathian slips under a jab from Clavette.
Clavette throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barathian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clavette.
Clavette takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Clavette dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clavette moves away from the strike by Barathian.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barathian works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
Clavette takes a swing at Barathian's ribcage but misses.
Barathian connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barathian tests Clavette's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Clavette uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barathian.
Clavette changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A jab from Barathian misses.
Clavette jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barathian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body punch from Clavette.
A lazy left from Barathian finds it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Clavette darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clavette jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Barathian misses.
Barathian fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Clavette scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barathian in his tracks.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Barathian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raoul Clavette's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Barathian misses with an uppercut. Clavette saw that one coming.
Barathian takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Clavette works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barathian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barathian cracks Clavette with a good jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barathian.
Barathian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clavette.
Clavette tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Clavette is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barathian swings for the body but Clavette moves out of range.
Max Barathian is winning the standup battle so far.
Barathian throws a looping overhand right but Clavette ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clavette staying out of range there.
Clavette misses with a hook. Barathian ducked under it nicely.
Barathian feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Barathian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clavette.
Barathian thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Barathian enables Clavette to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Barathian manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T1#
Barathian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barathian controlling the position.
Barathian 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.
Barathian trying to control the position.
Barathian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barathian working a defensive guard here.
Barathian being controlled here, momentarily.
Barathian keeping moving, preventing Clavette from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Clavette throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Clavette misses.
Nice body punch from Clavette.
Clavette ducks under a wild hook from Barathian.
Clavette looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barathian moves out of range of the strikes.
Barathian lands a jab-cross combination.
Clavette lands an overhand right.
Barathian throws a jab when Clavette was well out of range.
Barathian scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#
That has opened up Raoul Clavette's cut even more.
Barathian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clavette.
Clavette looks to land a left hand but Barathian moved out of range nicely.#T3#
A low kick from Barathian misses
and Clavette cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barathian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clavette takes a swing at Barathian's ribcage but misses.
Clavette stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barathian.
Barathian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barathian is looking to land body kicks.
Barathian takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barathian darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Clavette shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Barathian is looking to get back to is feet but Clavette passes into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clavette landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T4#
Clavette looking to control but instead Barathian has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Barathian trying to hold on to Clavette's head to control him but Clavette postures up.
#SUB2#
Clavette wants to work for an arm triangle but Barathian is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Clavette thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barathian's head.
Clavette wants to take a breather but Barathian is having none of it.
Barathian is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Clavette scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Clavette is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barathian doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Clavette.
Barathian gets back to full guard.
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 Max Barathian will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Raoul Clavette's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Clavette throws out a powerful jab.
Clavette pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barathian looks to score with a jab to the body but Clavette is just out of range.
Clavette throws a jab but it's blocked by Barathian.
Clavette throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barathian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barathian appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Clavette jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clavette slips a jab from Barathian.
Clavette looks to score with a jab to the body but Barathian is just out of range.
Clavette throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barathian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clavette slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Clavette.
Barathian misses with a low kick.
Clavette moves out of range as Barathian strikes.#T1#
Clavette avoids the head kick by Barathian.
Barathian slips under a jab from Clavette.
Clavette with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Clavette closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Clavette missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barathian avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clavette.
Clavette not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Clavette is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Clavette thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barathian's head.
Clavette stalling away here and it's allowed Barathian to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Clavette has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Barathian wants to get back to his feet but Clavette is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Clavette is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Clavette trying to control but Barathian is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Clavette drops back looking for a leg! Barathian is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barathian manages to kick Clavette off! Clavette jumps back into Barathian's guard.
Barathian avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Max Barathian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Barathian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clavette is one step ahead there.
Barathian pulls Clavette in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Raoul Clavette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barathian misses with a hook. Clavette ducked under it nicely.
Clavette is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barathian throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Clavette counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Barathian has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Clavette off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Clavette throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Clavette looks to move away, Barathian throws a big counter combo but Clavette just gets out of the way.
Clavette misses with the combination.
#T4#
Barathian blocks a jab.
Clavette steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barathian.
Clavette missing with a left hand there. Barathian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barathian is looking to counter with head kicks.
Clavette bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barathian throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Clavette counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Clavette throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Barathian tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Clavette is in Barathian's guard.
Barathian utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Clavette controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barathian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Clavette keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barathian's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barathian has Clavette pulled in close to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raoul Clavette comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barathian has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
OFC 374: Barathian vs Bed III
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Intruder throws a jab but it's blocked by Barathian.
Barathian thinks about countering with a head kick.
Barathian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Intruder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barathian manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Intruder misses its intended target.
Barathian misses with a looping left.
Bed Intruder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Intruder lands a jab to Barathian's midsection.
Some bone on bone action there as Barathian checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Intruder fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Intruder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barathian connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Intruder's hands.#CUT#
It looks like Bed Intruder has been cut.
Intruder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barathian manages to avoid it.
It looked like Barathian wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Intruder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barathian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barathian throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Intruder let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Intruder misses the body punch
letting Barathian counter with a right hand.
Barathian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barathian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Intruder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Intruder throws an off balance right hand
and Barathian counters with a nice uppercut.
Intruder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barathian throws out the jab.
Barathian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Intruder misses.
Barathian throws a body shot but no joy. #KD#
Barathian lands a big head kick that sends Intruder tumbling to the mat! Barathian takes a step backwards and waves Intruder back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Intruder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Intruder jabs at Barathian's body.
Barathian is looking to clinch but Intruder is avoiding it.
Barathian scores with a shot to the body.
Intruder scores with a hook to the body. Barathian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barathian throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Barathian throws a lazy right hand but Intruder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barathian misses with a body shot.
Intruder is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barathian rather than just go for the knockout.
Intruder misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy body kick from Barathian
and Intruder counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Intruder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barathian was well out of range. Poor timing from Intruder.
Barathian takes a jab right on the kisser.
Intruder cracks Barathian with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Intruder.
Barathian throws a head kick but Intruder moves out of range.
Intruder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Intruder attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Intruder darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barathian missing with a left hand there. Intruder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Intruder throws a jab but it's blocked by Barathian.
Barathian misses with a two punch combination.
Barathian blocks a jab.
Barathian definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Intruder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barathian throws out the jab.
Barathian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Intruder misses with a hook. Barathian ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Barathian was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Intruder.
Intruder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barathian counters with a nice body kick.
Intruder misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Nice straight punches there by Barathian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barathian.
Intruder lands a nice hook to Barathian's body. Barathian takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barathian slips under a jab from Intruder.
Intruder shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barathian pinned against the cage. Barathian gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Intruder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Intruder lands with an overhand left.
Intruder throws a hook but Barathian avoids it easily.
Intruder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barathian lands a nice shot that snaps Intruder's head back.
Barathian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Intruder.
Barathian scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Intruder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Intruder uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barathian has time to react.
Intruder defending well as Barathian loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Barathian checks a low kick from Intruder.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barathian takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barathian throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Barathian gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Intruder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barathian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Barathian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barathian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Intruder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Intruder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barathian was well out of range. Poor timing from Intruder.
Intruder bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Intruder sizes up Barathian with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Intruder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Intruder throws out a counter right but Barathian avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Intruder moves out of range as Barathian strikes.
Intruder on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Intruder scores with a punch to the head.
Barathian doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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 Max Barathian will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bed Intruder's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Intruder lands a jab.
Barathian tries to score with a low kick but Intruder moves his leg out of the way.
Bed Intruder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Intruder.
And Barathian counters with a quick kick to the body but Intruder blocks it.
Intruder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barathian lands the left hand.
Intruder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barathian was well out of range. Poor timing from Intruder.
Barathian throws a leg kick but Intruder checks it.
Intruder lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Intruder looks to score with a jab to the body but Barathian is just out of range.
Barathian avoids the body shot from Intruder.
Intruder lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Intruder looks to land a right hand but Barathian moved out of range.
Barathian misses with a looping left.
Intruder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barathian on the side of the head.
Barathian swings for the body but Intruder moves out of range.
Intruder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barathian moves away.#T1#
Barathian connects with a single shot there.
Barathian slips under a jab from Intruder.
Intruder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barathian.
Intruder walks into a jab.#CUT#
That has opened up Bed Intruder's cut even more.
Barathian misses with a hook.
Intruder works Barathian's body with a nice hook.
Barathian lands with a thumping leg kick.
Intruder scores with a hook to the body. Barathian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Intruder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barathian moves away.
Barathian blocks a jab.
Barathian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Intruder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Intruder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Intruder lands a lovely overhand right.
Barathian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Intruder.#T2#
Barathian ducks under a wild hook from Intruder.
Barathian lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Intruder throws a body punch but Barathian moves out of range.
Intruder throws a hook but Barathian blocks it.
Barathian swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Intruder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Intruder jabs Barathian right on the nose. Barathian blinks but takes it well.
Barathian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Intruder moves away.
Barathian lands a nice hook to Intruder's body. Intruder takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barathian takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Intruder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC2#
Barathian is rocked!
Barathian throws a body kick that misses.
Intruder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barathian shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Oh Barathian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Intruder closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Barathian! Intruder dives in looking to finish! Barathian is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bed Intruder!
Bed Intruder is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Bed Intruder 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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Event:
OFC 371: Gray vs Marfaker
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Karjalainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barathian.
Karjalainen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barathian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Karjalainen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barathian misses with a body shot.
Karjalainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Karjalainen throws a head kick but Barathian moves out of range.
Barathian connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Karjalainen has closed the distance and engaged Barathian in a clinch.
Karjalainen just leaning against Barathian, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barathian with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2#
Karjalainen manages to break the clinch.
Barathian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karjalainen slips under a jab.
Barathian throws a jab when Karjalainen was well out of range.
Barathian throws a poor cross that misses
and Karjalainen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Barathian's knee momentarily.#T1#
Barathian lands a nice looking body shot.
Karjalainen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barathian.
Barathian swings for the body but Karjalainen moves out of range.
Barathian misses the jab.
Karjalainen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Barathian swings widly with a right hand
and Karjalainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karjalainen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barathian.
Barathian uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barathian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL#
Barathian has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barathian lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Karjalainen can't break the clinch.
Barathian has a couple of punches blocked by Karjalainen.
Barathian looking to stall.
Barathian keeps control of Karjalainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barathian working aggressively here.
Karjalainen blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barathian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Karjalainen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barathian backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Karjalainen.
Barathian lands with a light punch inside.
Barathian dodges an elbow strike from Karjalainen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen blocks a body shot from Barathian.
Karjalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Barathian lands with a left to the head.
Barathian slowing the pace effectively.
Barathian prevents a body shot from Karjalainen.
Barathian is working Karjalainen over against the cage.
Karjalainen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barathian has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Karjalainen is trying to push Barathian away but Barathian has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
Barathian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barathian lands with a right to the head.
Barathian tries to land a knee to the head but Karjalainen blocks with his arms.
Barathian digs a right hand into Karjalainen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Karjalainen's gas tank.
Karjalainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barathian's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barathian.
Barathian lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Barathian as the two fighters clinch.
Karjalainen looks winded!
Barathian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barathian lands a shot to the body.
Barathian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Karjalainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barathian trying to land knees to the body.
Barathian avoids a wild elbow strike from Karjalainen.
A short left from Barathian.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Barathian.
Barathian tries to land knees in the clinch but Karjalainen avoids the damage to the body.
A short left from Barathian.
Karjalainen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barathian.
Barathian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T4#
Barathian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Karjalainen or not.
A shot in the inside from Barathian. #ROC#
Karjalainen is rocked!
Barathian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Karjalainen is still on wobbly legs! Can Barathian finish him?
Karjalainen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Barathian lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Barathian scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barathian lands a big knee! That's hurt Karjalainen! Oh, he's all over the place! Barathian lands another knee that sends Karjalainen to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Barathian!
Max Barathian retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Max Barathian 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:
OFC 367: Grimson vs Montezuma
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Intruder walks into a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Bed Intruder has been cut.
Barathian's jab looks to have found its range, popping Intruder under the eye.
Barathian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Intruder.
Barathian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Intruder has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barathian lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Barathian looks to land a combination. Intruder sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Intruder with a jab.
Intruder slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barathian throws a jab when Intruder was well out of range.
Intruder has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Intruder throws a lazy uppercut
and Barathian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barathian misses the jab.
Intruder is looking to counter punch.
Barathian with a nice cross.#T1#
Barathian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Intruder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Intruder is looking to counter punch.
Max Barathian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barathian tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Intruder counters with a nice body shot.
Intruder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barathian misses with a jab to the body
and Intruder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barathian looks to throw the jab but Intruder is out of range.
Barathian misses with a right hand
and Intruder counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barathian throws a hook but Intruder blocks it.
Barathian cracks Intruder with an open hand slap.
Intruder takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#
Bed Intruder's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Intruder.
Barathian pushes Intruder away with a front kick.
Barathian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Intruder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Intruder scores with a jab to the head.
Barathian defending well as Intruder loads up on a big left hand.
Max Barathian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Barathian gets a clinch.
A short right from Intruder.
Barathian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Intruder tries a body shot but Barathian blocks it.
Intruder scores with a hook to the body.
Intruder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barathian's elbow. #T3#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Intruder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Intruder.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Barathian takes a shot to the head.
Barathian unloads a knee to the mid-section. Intruder lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Intruder blocks an uppercut.
Barathian tries to work over Intruder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barathian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barathian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Intruder blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Barathian throws an elbow but misses.
Intruder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barathian scores with a knee to the head.
Intruder lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Barathian tries a body shot but Intruder blocks it.
Barathian connects with a nasty looking knee right to Intruder's face.
#T4#
Intruder tries to throw a body punch but Barathian avoids it by throwing Intruder back against the cage.
Barathian misses with a knee strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barathian lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Intruder.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Intruder gets through Barathian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Intruder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Intruder is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Intruder swings wildly with an uppercut but Barathian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Intruder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barathian throws an elbow but it misses.
Intruder swings wildly with an uppercut but Barathian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barathian tries a knee to the head but Intruder blocks it.
Intruder swings wildly with an uppercut but Barathian uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Intruder - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Intruder tries a body shot but Barathian blocks it.
Intruder blocking some punches.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Barathian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bed Intruder's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Barathian throws a nice looking combination but Intruder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Intruder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Intruder takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Intruder swats away the attempt to clinch by Barathian.#CL2#
Barathian instigates a clinch.
Barathian lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Intruder fails to land.
Barathian lands a hook that snaps the head of Intruder backwards.
Max Barathian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barathian lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Barathian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Intruder backwards.
A short right from Barathian.
Barathian crunches a lovely knee into Intruder's ribcage.
Barathian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barathian is stalling here.
Barathian unloads a knee to the mid-section. Intruder lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Barathian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Intruder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barathian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Intruder misses with some punches.
Barathian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Intruder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barathian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Intruder on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC2#
Intruder is rocked!#CUT2#
Bed Intruder's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Max Barathian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barathian drops Intruder with a huge uppercut! Intruder drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Barathian is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Barathian!
Max Barathian is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Max Barathian thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Bed Intruder spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck auto flights.'.
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Event:
OFC 365: Deliverance
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Young wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Young lands a nice hook to Barathian's body. Barathian takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barathian bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Young's head backwards.
Young throws a poor cross that misses
and Barathian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick misses from Young.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Young, as that shot connected.
Young moves forwards but Barathian connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barathian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Young.
Young looks to land a combination but Barathian avoids it well.
Young moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice straight punches there by Young. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Young.
Barathian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Young takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
No joy there for Barathian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Daft Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young tries to clinch but Barathian moves out of range.
Young ducks under a wild hook from Barathian.
Young misses with a right hand
enabling Barathian to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Young moves out of range of the strikes.
Barathian displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Young throws a head kick that half lands.
Young wants to clinch up but Barathian keeps it at a distance.
Barathian looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barathian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Young closes the distance and clinches.
Barathian displaying some good clinch control by pressing Young up against the cage.
Barathian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Young avoids it.
Barathian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Young's elbow.
Young swings wildly with an uppercut but Barathian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young can't find room to land a body shot as Barathian controls the action.
#T2#
Barathian throws a punch but it's blocked by Young.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Young.
Young tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Barathian.
Young misses with a punch on the inside.
Barathian is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Barathian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barathian lands an uppercut.
Barathian trying to stall but Young improves his position.
Barathian lands a nice shot to the body.
Barathian definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barathian'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.
Young blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barathian lands a left hand.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Young has a couple of punches blocked by Barathian.
Barathian trying to land knees to the body.
Young misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Barathian.
Young has a couple of punches blocked by Barathian.
Barathian lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Young.
Young tries a body shot but Barathian blocks it.
Barathian struggles to land a body shot inside as Young controls his hands.
Young misses with a punch on the inside.
Barathian blocks a body shot from Young.
Young lands a body punch.
Barathian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barathian connects with a nasty looking knee right to Young's face.
Young tries to work over Barathian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Young blocks an uppercut.
Barathian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Young can't find room to land a body shot as Barathian controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Barathian landing knees to the body.
Barathian stalling in the clinch but Young improves position. #T4#
Barathian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Young is defending well for now.
Barathian misses with the head strike.
Young tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Young goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Young.
Young blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barathian blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Barathian on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young working aggressively here.
Barathian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Young swings wildly with an uppercut but Barathian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young lands with a left to the head.
Young misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barathian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Youngs head.
Young tries to throw a body punch but Barathian avoids it by throwing Young back against the cage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Barathian dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Young avoids the body shot from Barathian.
Young looks to score with a jab to the body but Barathian is just out of range.
Barathian walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Young drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Barathian swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Young's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Barathian!
A very excited looking Max Barathian made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
OFC 360: Pera vs Baker
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Schmidt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Schmidt thuds his shin into the meat of Barathian's side.
Schmidt throws a head kick that misses.
Barathian definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Schmidt throws a leg kick but Barathian moved away.
Barathian misses with a wild combination.
Schmidt defending well as Barathian loads up on a big left hand.
Barathian throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Schmidt.#CUT#
It looks like Dieter Schmidt has been cut.
That kick from Barathian tenderised Schmidt's leg. Schmidt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Schmidt is looking to land body kicks.
Barathian misses with a hook.
Schmidt's corner calls for a 1-2. Schmidt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Schmidt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barathian checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barathian was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Schmidt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schmidt scores with a jab to the head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Barathian crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Schmidt - the referee stops the clock and Barathian gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Schmidt. Barathian manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Schmidt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barathian's sensitive parts.
Barathian just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Schmidt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barathian.
A little feinted left hand from Barathian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barathian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schmidt throws out the jab.
Barathian is looking to counter punch.
Schmidt scoring well with a low kick there.
Barathian fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Schmidt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Schmidt.
Good work by Barathian as he checks the leg kick.
Schmidt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Schmidt thows a leg kick but Barathian checks it
letting Barathian counter with a right hand.
Schmidt is looking to land body kicks.
Schmidt connects with a high kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Schmidt.
Schmidt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barathian can pounce on him.
Barathian blocks a low kick nicely.
Barathian lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barathian wants to clinch up but Schmidt keeps it at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schmidt keeps Barathian at a distance using the push kick. #T2#
Schmidt tries a head kick but it misses.
Schmidt dips to his left and cracks Barathian with an uppercut!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Schmidt, as that shot connected.
Barathian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Schmidt throws a leg kick
and Barathian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Schmidt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Schmidt throws a hook but Barathian blocks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Schmidt 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 Barathian has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barathian and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barathian misses with a hook.
Dieter Schmidt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schmidt throws a leg kick that misses.
Schmidt throws a leg kick
and Barathian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Schmidt throws a head kick that Barathian semi-blocks.
Schmidt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Barathian is looking to counter punch.
Schmidt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barathian is out of range and Schmidt settles back down.
Barathian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Schmidt throws a lazy right hand but Barathian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Schmidt throws a chopping leg kick but Barathian manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barathian checks a leg kick nicely.
Barathian is looking to counter punch.
Schmidt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Schmidt misses with a right hand
and Barathian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schmidt throws a wild body kick that Barathian sees coming a mile off.
Schmidt throws a sloppy head kick
and Barathian counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Barathian clinches.
Schmidt being controlled against the cage.
Barathian scores with a shoulder strike.
Barathian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schmidt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Barathian.
Barathian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schmidt backwards. #CUT#
That has opened up Dieter Schmidt's cut even more.
Barathian misses with the head strike.
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!#BC2#
Schmidt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Schmidt drops his hands for a split second and Barathian immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Schmidt face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Barathian follows up with a right hand that knocks Schmidt into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Max Barathian!
During a confident post fight interview, Max Barathian thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
OFC 356: Code Red
Date: May 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Bestarsson needs to keep his hands up - Barathian had a free shot at his head there.
Bestarsson throws a shot to the body.
Bestarsson takes a swing at Barathian's ribcage but misses.
Bestarsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Barathian has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Barathian throws a hook but Bestarsson avoids it easily.
Bestarsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barathian.
Bestarsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barathian throws the kick towards the body but Bestarsson avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bestarsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bestarsson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bestarsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Bestarsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bestarsson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bestarsson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Barathian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bestarsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barathian scores with the left hand. Bestarsson knows he should have avoided that one.
Bestarsson slips under a jab from Barathian.
Bestarsson is looking to clinch but Barathian is avoiding it.
Bestarsson throws a hook but Barathian avoids it easily.
Barathian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bestarsson ducks under a wild hook from Barathian.#T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Bestarsson blocks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Barathian misses the target.
Bestarsson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bestarsson lands a jab to the nose.
Bestarsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Barathian's head.
Barathian has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bestarsson.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice shot lands for Barathian.
Bestarsson blocks a jab.
Bestarsson throws a counter combo.
Barathian misses with a body shot.
Barathian tries to clinch there but Bestarsson circles away.
#T3#
Barathian with a hook.
Bestarsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice jab there from Barathian.
Max Barathian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barathian scores with a nice head shot.
Barathian lands with a kick to the temple. Bestarsson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #ROC#
Bestarsson is rocked!
Barathian scores with a jab to the body.
Bestarsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Barathian finish him?
Barathian fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Bestarsson to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Bestarsson looks to clinch but Barathian throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Bestarsson taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Max Barathian!
A victorious Max Barathian thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
OFC 351: Andromeda
Date: May 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Barathian throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Intruder's head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Intruder, as that shot connected.
Barathian slips under a jab from Intruder.
Intruder takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Intruder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barathian throws out the jab.
Nice cross by Barathian.
Barathian moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#
It looks like Bed Intruder has been cut.#KD#
Barathian lands a big head kick that sends Intruder tumbling to the mat! Barathian takes a step backwards and waves Intruder back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Intruder is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Intruder takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Intruder is still on wobbly legs! Can Barathian finish him?
Barathian lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Intruder seems to have recovered his senses.
Barathian has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Barathian throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Intruder counters with a nice double leg into side control. Barathian won't be happy with that. #ES#
Barathian throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Barathian blocks a jab.
A low kick from Barathian is predictable there
and Intruder counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Intruder drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Barathian pulls Intruder in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Intruder must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barathian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Intruder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barathian avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barathian trying to control the position.
Intruder trying to control the position from guard on top but Barathian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Intruder lands a couple of elbows.
Barathian wants to sweep here but Intruder controlling him for the moment. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Barathian utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barathian keeping moving, preventing Intruder from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Intruder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barathian throws out the jab.
Intruder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barathian counters with a series of strikes. Intruder will be more careful next time no doubt.
Intruder throws a right hand that misses
and Barathian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Intruder catches Barathian with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Intruder walks into a left hand.
Barathian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Intruder.
Barathian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Intruder.
Barathian swinging wildly here.
Barathian gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Intruder.#T3#
Intruder looks to land a left hand but Barathian moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Intruder.
Barathian tries to bench press Intruder off him but Intruder keeps the position.
Intruder trying to control the position but Barathian is working away.
Barathian sneaks back into half guard.
Barathian is trying to get back to full guard.
Barathian wants to get back to his feet.
Barathian works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Barathian wants to stand but Intruder is controlling the position.
Barathian wants to sweep but no luck.
Intruder trying to control but Barathian is working from the bottom.
Intruder distracts Barathian with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Intruder trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Intruder preventing the sweep.
Barathian wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Intruder throws a jab but it's blocked by Barathian.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Barathian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bed Intruder's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Jab from Intruder.
Barathian tries to clinch but Intruder moves out of range.
A nice side step and Intruder releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Intruder scores with a nice strike.
Barathian lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barathian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Intruder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barathian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Intruder can do to turn this around?
Barathian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barathian tries to clinch but Intruder is having none of it.
Intruder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barathian counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Intruder scores with a nice head shot.#ROC2#
Barathian is rocked!
Barathian walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Intruder swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bed Intruder!
A relieved looking Bed Intruder 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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Event:
OFC 347: Camacho vs Barathian
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Barathian.
Camacho scores with a nice right hand.
Camacho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been told by Camacho's head coaches at Crassus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barathian throws a lazy right hand but Camacho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Camacho tries to clinch but Barathian moves out of range.
Barathian misses with a straight left.
Camacho ducks under a wild hook from Barathian.
A solid leg kick lands there for Camacho.
Camacho takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2#
Barathian clinches.
Barathian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Camacho backwards.
Barathian creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Camacho's defenses.
Camacho misses with a punch on the inside.
Camacho blocks a body shot from Barathian.
Camacho swings wildly with an uppercut but Barathian uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Camacho.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barathian tries to stall but Camacho uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T1#
Camacho stalling in the clinch but Barathian improves position.
Barathian pressing his opponent against the cage.
Camacho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Camacho holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Camacho blocking some punches.
Camacho lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Camacho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barathian lands with a short shot to the head.
Camacho can't find room to land a body shot as Barathian controls the action.
Barathian throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Camacho blocks it with crossed arms.
Barathian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barathian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barathian connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Hector Camacho has been cut.
Camacho lands a body shot.
Camacho tries to work over Barathian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Camacho avoiding damage as Barathian throws knees to the body.
Camacho is trying to stall.
#BC#
Camacho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Camacho wants to clinch up but Barathian keeps it at a distance.
Hector Camacho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barathian misses with the body kick
and Camacho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barathian takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barathian tries to clinch but Camacho is having none of it.
Camacho is looking to counter the offense by Barathian and move into the clinch.
Barathian has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Camacho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Camacho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Camacho is looking to clinch.
Camacho lands a leg kick that knocks Barathian off balance momentarily.
Camacho tries to clinch up but Barathian circles away and keeps his distance.
Barathian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Camacho tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Camacho scores with a body shot.
Barathian scores with a jab.
Barathian scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Barathian misses with a wild body shot.
Camacho works Barathian's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Camacho fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barathian misses with a straight left.
Barathian takes one on the button.
Camacho throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Barathian takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barathian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barathian scores with a push kick.
A big left from Barathian misses.
Barathian misses with a head kick.
Barathian lands a right hook to the body.
Barathian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Camacho doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camacho closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barathian counters with a nice uppercut. #T4##CL2#
Barathian has closed the distance and engaged Camacho in a clinch.
Barathian with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Barathian misses with some punches.
Barathian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Camacho avoids it.
Barathian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Camacho stalling in the clinch but Barathian improves position.
Barathian tries to land a knee to the head but Camacho blocks with his arms.
Barathian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barathian keeps control of Camacho as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barathian trying to stall but Camacho improves his position.
Barathian slows down the pace here.
Barathian tries to throw a body punch but Camacho avoids it by throwing Barathian back against the cage.
Barathian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barathian is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Camacho is keeping busy.
Barathian lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Barathian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hector Camacho's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Barathian lands with a nice body punch.
Camacho misses with a leg kick
and Barathian counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barathian misses with a body shot.
Camacho paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Camacho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Camacho ducks under a wild hook from Barathian.
Camacho tries to counter with a takedown but Barathian is quick to defend against it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barathian. Camacho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barathian misses with a straight left.
Camacho tried to counter with a leg kick but Barathian avoided it.
Barathian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Camacho throws out the jab.
Camacho will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barathian throws a hook but Camacho blocks it.
Camacho throws a leg kick
and Barathian counters with a right hand to the body.
Barathian staying out of range there.
Barathian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camacho manages to avoid it.#TD#
Camacho fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Barathian sprawls well initially but Camacho persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T1##ES2#
Barathian pushes Camacho off and gets back to his feet.
Barathian shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Camacho thuds his right hand into Barathian's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Camacho looks to score with a jab to the body but Barathian is just out of range.
Camacho misses with an uppercut. Barathian saw that one coming.
Barathian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Camacho half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Barathian there.#CL#
Camacho instigates a clinch.
Camacho avoiding damage as Barathian throws knees to the body.
Barathian misses with some punches.
#BC#
Camacho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big right from Barathian misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barathian takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barathian is looking to clinch. #T2#
Camacho delivers a nice body kick.
Barathian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barathian scores with a head kick.
Max Barathian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barathian misses with a straight right.
Barathian connects with an inside leg kick.
Camacho looks to clinch
and Barathian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Max Barathian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barathian takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Camacho moves away from the strike by Barathian.
Camacho misses the shot to the body.
Camacho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barathian doesn't seem bothered though.
Barathian lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Barathian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Decent striking displayed by Barathian there.
Barathian throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Camacho counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Barathian is breathing heavily.
Camacho drops an elbow to the side of Barathian's head. #T3#
Camacho looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barathian with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Barathian is trying to maintain the position but Camacho is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Camacho 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.
Camacho thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barathian's head.
Barathian trying to control from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Camacho lands a nice short elbow.
Barathian manages to get to full guard.
Camacho throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barathian works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Barathian trying to keep a closed guard but Camacho is proving a slippery customer.
Barathian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Camacho's guard. #REVB#
Camacho throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Camacho controlling Barathian's posture.
Barathian wants to control from the top but Camacho keeps moving.
Barathian not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Max Barathian will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hector Camacho's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Camacho shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Camacho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Camacho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barathian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Camacho.
Camacho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barathian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camacho looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barathian throws out a counter right but Camacho avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Camacho misses its intended target.
Barathian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Camacho connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho blocks a head kick by Barathian.
Camacho throws a combination that misses
and Barathian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Camacho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barathian.
Barathian uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Barathian takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Camacho moves out of range of the body kick from Barathian.
Camacho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barathian lands a nice shot that snaps Camacho's head back.
Barathian stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Camacho.
Camacho keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Camacho closes the distance and clinches up with Barathian, looking for a takedown. Camacho pushes Barathian against the cage but Barathian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Barathian gets a clinch.
Camacho scores with a hook to the body.
Camacho has Barathian pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Barathian.
Barathian is trying to stall.
Max Barathian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Camacho lands an uppercut.#T2#
Camacho working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barathian working aggressively here.
#BC#
Camacho manages to break the clinch.
Camacho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Camacho is looking to chop away at Barathian's legs.
Barathian throws a series of punches but Camacho moves out of range.
Camacho throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barathian! But no joy.
Barathian throws a sloppy head kick
and Camacho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice jab there from Barathian.
Barathian throws a lazy right hand but Camacho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barathian lands with a kick to the temple. Camacho shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Camacho bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barathian's head backwards.
Camacho throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barathian loads up on a big right hand but Camacho slips the punch.#T3#
Camacho misses with a kick to the body
and Barathian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Camacho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Camacho connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Camacho throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barathian is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Camacho.#ROC#
Barathian is rocked!
Camacho walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Barathian drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Camacho swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Barathian's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Camacho!
Hector Camacho retains his lightweight title!
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night XLIX
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Barathian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barathian misses with a wild combination.
Kuznetsov throws a low kick but Barathian moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Barathian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov.
Barathian definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Barathian has closed the distance and engaged Kuznetsov in a clinch.
Barathian blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kuznetsov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barathian blocks it with crossed arms.
Barathian takes an elbow to the temple.
Barathian misses with the head strike.
#KD#
Barathian drops Kuznetsov with a big knee straight up the middle! Kuznetsov is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#
Kuznetsov is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Alexandr Kuznetsov has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barathian misses with a body shot
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Barathian's knee momentarily.
Kuznetsov is still on wobbly legs! Can Barathian finish him?
Barathian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov seems to have recovered his senses.
Kuznetsov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuznetsov throws a sloppy body shot
and Barathian makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barathian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuznetsov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barathian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barathian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuznetsov sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Kuznetsov cracks the inside of Barathian's front leg. #CL#
Barathian forces Kuznetsov back against the cage and clinches.
Barathian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barathian dodges an elbow strike from Kuznetsov.
Barathian tries to land knees in the clinch but Kuznetsov avoids the damage to the body.
Barathian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barathian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barathian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow.
Barathian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barathian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barathian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kuznetsov.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Barathian.
Barathian tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kuznetsov lands a nice elbow.
Barathian dodges an elbow strike from Kuznetsov.
Barathian stalling the fight.
Kuznetsov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barathian has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kuznetsov looking to stall.
#T2#
Barathian struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
Kuznetsov throws an elbow but it misses.
Barathian throws an elbow but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barathian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kuznetsov or not.
Barathian misses with some punches.
Barathian controlling the action here for a moment.
Barathian lands with a right to the head.
Barathian blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from Barathian on the inside.
Kuznetsov lands a nice shot to the body.
Barathian tries to land knees in the clinch but Kuznetsov avoids the damage to the body.
Barathian tries to stall but Kuznetsov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Barathian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barathian's defenses.
Kuznetsov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Kuznetsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Kuznetsov cracks Barathian with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Barathian on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov obviously looking to wear him down.
Barathian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barathian misses with a kick to the body.
Kuznetsov works the jab nicely.
Barathian lands a head kick. Kuznetsov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kuznetsov pushes Barathian away with a front kick.
Barathian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Kuznetsov clinches up against the cage.
Kuznetsov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barathian.
Kuznetsov with a knee to the head.
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!
Kuznetsov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barathian has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kuznetsov pressing his opponent against the cage. #T4#
Kuznetsov tries to land knees in the clinch but Barathian avoids the damage to the body.
Barathian misses with a punch to the body.
Barathian takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kuznetsov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow just above Barathian 's eye.
Barathian throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Barathian.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Barathian just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kuznetsov's brow.
Barathian lands a knee to the body.
Kuznetsov blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kuznetsov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Barathian's brow.
Kuznetsov misses with a knee strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barathian throws an elbow but it misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Kuznetsov.
Barathian lands a knee to the head.
Barathian blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kuznetsov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
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 Max Barathian will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexandr Kuznetsov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kuznetsov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A shot to the liver by Kuznetsov. Beautiful body shot.
Barathian avoids the body shot from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Barathian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov misses with a series of wild punches.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Barathian has knocked Kuznetsov down with a huge combo! Barathian steps away and waves a wobbly Kuznetsov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Barathian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Barathian clinches up with Kuznetsov and pushes him back against the cage.
Max Barathian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Barathian.
Barathian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kuznetsov.
Barathian throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barathian throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kuznetsov blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuznetsov.
Barathian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Kuznetsov is leaning against Barathian and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kuznetsov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Barathian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barathian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Barathian.
Kuznetsov throws an elbow but it misses.
Barathian on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barathian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barathian throws a head punch that misses.
Barathian wants to stall.
Kuznetsov leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch.
Kuznetsov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kuznetsov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick from Kuznetsov misses
and Barathian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Kuznetsov throws a head kick but Barathian moves out of range.
It looked like Barathian wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barathian takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#ROC2#
Barathian is rocked!
Kuznetsov cracks a nice hook into Barathian's ribs.#KD#
Barathian drops Kuznetsov with a beautiful combination! Kuznetsov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Barathian is looking for the KO!
Barathian tries to clinch there but Kuznetsov circles away.
Kuznetsov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuznetsov misses with a left hand
and Barathian counters with a straight that turns Kuznetsov's legs to rubber! Barathian pushes forward with more strikes and Kuznetsov goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Barathian!
During a confident post fight interview, Max Barathian thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
OFC 337: Ribber vs Tonon
Date: Jan 31, 2018 |
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wilder.
Wilder has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wilder throws a jab but it's blocked by Barathian.
Wilder misses with a looping left.
Barathian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wilder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barathian.
Wilder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barathian.
Barathian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wilder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Wilder fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barathian, pushing him back against the cage.
Wilder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barathian gets through Wilder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barathian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wilder working hard to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Barathian.
Barathian misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder blocking some punches.
Barathian leaning his opponent against the cage.
Barathian blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barathian.
Wilder misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Good body shot from Barathian.
Wilder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barathian backwards.
Wilder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barathian scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilder.
Barathian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wilder avoids it.
Wilder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barathian's elbow.
Wilder misses with the head strike.
Wilder wants to break free but Barathian has control.
Barathian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Barathian.
Barathian blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Barathian scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Wilder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilder throws a shot from downtown. Barathian moves away and avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Barathian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barathian.
Wilder connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barathian's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barathian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilder.
Wilder avoids the head kick by Barathian.
#T2#
Wilder digs a good body shot into Barathian's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilder misses the target.
Barathian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barathian gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wilder.
Wilder checks a leg kick.
Wilder looks to score with a jab to the body but Barathian is just out of range.
Barathian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wilder looks to land a left hand but Barathian moved out of range nicely.
Barathian throws a right hand that misses
and Wilder counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Barathian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wilder.
Barathian lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barathian lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barathian misses with a hook to the body
enabling Wilder to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Barathian looks to land a combination but Wilder avoids it well.
Wilder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barathian moves away.
Wilder attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Wilder has Barathian up against the cage in a clinch.
Barathian throws an elbow but it misses.
Barathian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wilder.
Wilder swings wildly with an uppercut but Barathian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barathian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wilder throws a head punch that misses.
Wilder struggles to land a body shot inside as Barathian controls his hands.
Barathian is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wilder blocks a body shot from Barathian.
Wilder throws a punch but it's blocked by Barathian.
Barathian content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Barathian is looking to control Wilder's arms but Wilder gets an underhook and turns him. Now Barathian has his back to the cage. #T4#
Barathian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wilder lands a shoulder strike.
Barathian tries to throw a body punch but Wilder avoids it by throwing Barathian back against the cage.
Barathian is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barathian tries to work over Wilder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barathian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilder's elbow.
Wilder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barathian backwards.
Wilder working aggressively here.
Wilder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wilder blocking some punches.
Barathian swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barathian controlling the action here for a moment.
Barathian lands an uppercut.
Wilder tries to break the clinch but Barathian is controlling the position.
Barathian with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Wilder will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Barathian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wilder misses with a wild combination.
Wilder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wilder misses with the body kick
and Barathian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wilder moves out of range of the strikes.
Wilder lands a slapping body shot.
Jack Wilder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barathian swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilder.
A quick step to the side and Barathian tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Barathian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barathian taking a breather.
Good body shot from Barathian.
#T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wilder as Barathian tries to tie him up.
A left hand lands to the body for Barathian.
A head punch on the inside from Wilder fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barathian.
Wilder blocking some punches.
Barathian working aggressively here.
Barathian is struggling to control the position.
Still in the clinch, Barathian scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barathian misses with some punches.
Barathian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Barathian obliges.
Barathian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wilder backwards.
Wilder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barathian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barathian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wilder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wilder has a couple of punches blocked by Barathian.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barathian struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilder controls his hands.
#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Wilder fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wilder misses with the head strike.
Barathian cracks Wilder with a nice body shot.
Barathian is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wilder is breathing heavily.
Wilder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barathian trying to control the position but instead, Wilder has worked for underhooks and has pushed Barathian into the cage.
Barathian keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wilder's efforts to push away.
Barathian landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Barathian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wilder lands a body punch.
Barathian blocking some punches.
Barathian scores with a shoulder strike.
Barathian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wilder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barathian lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Wilder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barathian lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barathian.
Barathian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wilder blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wilder working aggressively here.
Barathian lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#
Wilder is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barathian.
Wilder is still on wobbly legs! Can Barathian finish him?
Wilder has a couple of punches blocked by Barathian.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilder.
Max Barathian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barathian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Wilder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wilder seems to have recovered his senses.
Wilder takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wilder throws out a loose jab but Barathian uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD#
Barathian feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Wilder sprawling to the canvas! Wilder rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Barathian finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barathian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barathian works Wilder's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Wilder throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Barathian misses its target.
Jack Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barathian.
Barathian misses with a combination
and Wilder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barathian throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilder.
Wilder looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wilder throws a nice outside leg kick. #KD#
Barathian drops Wilder with a beautiful combination! Wilder stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Barathian is looking for the KO!
Wilder throws a lazy uppercut
#KD#
and Barathian counters with a nice right hand that sends Wilder toppling to the canvas! Wilder scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Barathian finish him?!
Barathian lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barathian was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilder.
Barathian misses with a head kick.
Barathian takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Barathian dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Barathian looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Barathian backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Wilder's temple! It sends Wilder violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Barathian celebrates and the doctors try to help Wilder!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Max Barathian!
A very excited looking Max Barathian made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
OFC 331: Black Christmas VI
Date: Dec 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Barathian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karjalainen throws out the jab.
Barathian is looking to counter punch.
Karjalainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barathian. Barathian obviously looking to wear him down.
Barathian misses with a right hand
and Karjalainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barathian checks a leg kick.
A head kick by Barathian misses
and Karjalainen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Karjalainen tries to move into range but Barathian moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Karjalainen dodges the punch combination from Barathian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barathian throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Karjalainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barathian doesn't seem phased though.
Barathian shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
A slow jab from Barathian misses its intended target.
Barathian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barathian tries a head kick but it misses.
Barathian looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barathian connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Karjalainen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barathian momentarily.
#ROC2#
Barathian is rocked!
Karjalainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barathian.
Oh Barathian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karjalainen throws a leg kick which misses Barathian's front leg but catches the back leg as Barathian tries to avoid it.
Karjalainen drops Barathian with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Barathian! Karjalainen dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teemu Karjalainen!
A relieved looking Teemu Karjalainen 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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Event:
OFC 327: Barca vs Barathian
Date: Dec 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Barathian misses the shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barca.
Barathian displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barca.
Barca throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Barca misses.
Barathian takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#TD#
Barca decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Barathian is trying to escape back to his feet but Barca uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Barca scores with punches from side control.
Barca fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Barathian struggling a bit here.
Barathian felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Barca working the ground and pound.#T1#
Barathian is looking for a sweep.
Barca working the ground and pound.
Barca cracks Barathian with a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barathian is not content to let Barca control the position.
Barca lands a nice forearm strike.
Barca cracks Barathian with a big elbow.
Barca misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Barca wants to control but Barathian is keeping him busy.
Barca tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Barathian prevents Barca from improving position.
Barca connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Barathian some visible discomfort.
#ROC#
Barathian is rocked!#T2#
Barca lands a few punches from side control.
Barathian is still in real trouble! Can Barca finish him?
Barathian tries to buck Barca off but Barca is having none of it.
Barca scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Barathian is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Barca can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hannibal Barca!
Hannibal Barca retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Hannibal Barca 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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Event:
OFC 322: BK vs Loveladdy II
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1#
A combination from Stanfield does no damage.
As Stanfield backs away, Barathian returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Barathian is looking to clinch.
Stanfield throws a series of punches but Barathian avoids them all with ease.
Barathian looks to score with a jab to the body but Stanfield is just out of range.
Stanfield throws a hook but Barathian avoids it easily.
Stanfield 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.
Barathian fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stanfield throws a hook but Barathian avoids it easily.#CL#
Barathian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Barathian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barathian lands with a good body shot.
Stanfield swings for the body but Barathian moves out of range.
#CL#
Barathian closes the distance and pushes Stanfield back into the cage.
Stanfield blocking some punches.
#T1#
Barathian effectively controlling the action here.
Stanfield is trying to force a seperation but Barathian has the dominant position.
Stanfield takes a shot to the head.
Barathian misses with the head strike.
Stanfield has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stanfield wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barathian has him pressed against the cage.
Stanfield wants to get back to striking at distance but Barathian won't allow it.
#BC2#
Stanfield manages to break the clinch.
Barathian throws a body shot but no joy.
Barathian lands a front kick.
Barathian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stanfield.
Barathian is looking for a counter combo.
A slow jab from Stanfield misses its intended target.
Barathian bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Barathian moves into the clinch.
Stanfield tries to break free but Barathian pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Barathian misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Barathian.
Barathian lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Barathian.
#BC#
Barathian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Stanfield misses its intended target.
It looked like Barathian wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stanfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barathian.
Barathian tries to clinch but Stanfield is having none of it.
Stanfield tests Barathian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barathian is looking to clinch. #CL#
Barathian moves into range and clinches up with Stanfield.#BC2#
Stanfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barathian paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Stanfield gets tackled into the cage by Barathian. Barathian maintains the clinch. #T3##BC2#
Stanfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barathian throws the left hand but Stanfield avoids the punch easily.
Stanfield unleashes a big counter combination but Barathian bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Barathian throws a head kick that misses.
Stanfield comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Barathian pushes Stanfield up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Stanfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barathian slips a straight right by Stanfield.
Stanfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stanfield is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Stanfield misses with a series of wild punches.
Stanfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barathian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Max Barathian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Barathian moves into the clinch.#T4#
Stanfield blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Stanfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barathian dodges the punch combination from Stanfield.
Stanfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stanfield 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barathian slips a jab from Stanfield.
Barathian swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stanfield makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stanfield lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barathian circles away quickly and effectively.
Barathian is looking to wear down Stanfield with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stanfield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barathian appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stanfield drops his hands momentarily and Barathian takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Barathian dominated that round.
That's time! Barathian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Barathian lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Barathian looks for the body kick but Stanfield saw that one coming.
Stanfield tries to bum rush Barathian with a series of wild strikes but Barathian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barathian swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Barathian avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barathian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stanfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stanfield is looking for the big counter here.
Stanfield swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barathian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stanfield at a distance.
Barathian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stanfield can do to turn this around?
Barathian lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Barathian looks to throw the jab but Stanfield is out of range.
Stanfield throws out a counter right but Barathian avoids it with no problem.
Stanfield gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barathian.
Stanfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barathian staying out of range there.
It looked like Barathian wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barathian tries a low kick but Stanfield avoids it.
Barathian tries to clinch but Stanfield moves out of range.
Barathian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stanfield.#CL#
Barathian rushes Stanfield and presses him up against the cage.
Barathian is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stanfield tries to circle away but Barathian has him pinned against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Barathian.
Barathian scores with a hook to the body.
Stanfield is breathing heavily.#BC#
Barathian manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Barathian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barathian goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stanfield has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stanfield there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barathian misses with the combination.
Stanfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Barathian. #CL#
Barathian takes the fight into the clinch.
Barathian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stanfield backwards. #BC2#
Stanfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Barathian there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stanfield slips a straight right by Barathian.
Stanfield looks to land a combination but Barathian avoids it well. #T3#
Barathian scores with a jab. Stanfield acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stanfield takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stanfield wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barathian scoring well with a low kick there.
Marlo Stanfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Barathian clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Stanfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stanfield takes one on the button.
Stanfield misses with a right hand
and Barathian counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barathian wants to clinch up but Stanfield keeps it at a distance.
Barathian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barathian throws a head kick that misses.
Barathian misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barathian fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looks like Barathian has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Stanfield throws a hook but Barathian avoids it easily.
Barathian throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barathian ducks under a wild hook from Stanfield.
Barathian dodges the punch combination from Stanfield.
Stanfield moves away from the strike by Barathian.
Stanfield throws a lazy right hand but Barathian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barathian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stanfield.
Stanfield's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stanfield duly obliges.
Barathian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stanfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Barathian.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Barathian dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Barathian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stanfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barathian.
Barathian fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stanfield just manages to avoid it.
Stanfield scores with a jab.
Stanfield throws a body punch but Barathian moves out of range.
Stanfield scores with a one two! Barathian had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Barathian swings for the body but Stanfield moves out of range.
Stanfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barathian manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Barathian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A cross from Stanfield lands.
Barathian scores with a hook to the body. Stanfield takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barathian lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Barathian moves out of range as Stanfield strikes.
Barathian misses the shot to the body.
Barathian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stanfield throws out the jab. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barathian swings wildly with an uppercut but Stanfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barathian lands with a short shot to the head.
Barathian effectively controlling the action here.
A short uppercut from Barathian.
Barathian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Max Barathian has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Stanfield breaks the clinch.
Barathian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stanfield at a distance.
Stanfield on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Stanfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Stanfield misses with a wild combination.
#CL#
Barathian has Stanfield up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barathian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barathian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stanfield backwards.
Barathian lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Barathian as the two fighters clinch.
Stanfield is looking to break free of the clinch but Barathian has double underhooks.
Stanfield is trying to break free.
Barathian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#
Stanfield is rocked!
Barathian working aggressively here.
Stanfield is still on wobbly legs! Can Barathian finish him?
Barathian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Max Barathian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Barathian keeps control of Stanfield as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barathian misses with some punches.
Stanfield seems to have recovered his senses.
Barathian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stanfield tries to break free but Barathian pushes him back against the cage.
Barathian with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC#
Barathian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barathian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stanfield.
Barathian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stanfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stanfield misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barathian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stanfield.#T4#
Stanfield throws a nice looking combination but Barathian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stanfield tries to bum rush Barathian with a series of wild strikes but Barathian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barathian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stanfield.
Barathian plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barathian. Stanfield shrugs it off though. #CL#
Barathian closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stanfield wants to get back to striking at distance but Barathian won't allow it.
Stanfield wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barathian has him pressed against the cage.
Stanfield is trying to break the clinch but Barathian has him pressed against the cage.
Barathian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stanfield's elbow.
Barathian has Stanfield pressed against the cage, preventing Stanfield from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Marlo Stanfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stanfield doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Barathian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barathian 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Barathian!
A very excited looking Max Barathian made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
OFC 317: Hilo
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Barathian tries to sprawl but Minor drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Barathian wants to get back to full guard.
Minor wants to take a breather but Barathian is having none of it.
Minor trying to pass the guard but Barathian defending well.
Barathian blocking the ground and pound attempt from Minor.
Barathian is positioning himself well to prevent Minor advancing to mount.
Minor throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Minor drops an elbow to the side of Barathian's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Minor there.
Minor wants to pass the guard but Barathian is defending well.
Barathian is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Barathian is looking to control Minor's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barathian avoid being mounted?
Barathian is looking to escape.
Barathian controlling the position well.
Minor is looking to take a break and control but Barathian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barathian is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Minor landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Minor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barathian is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Minor controlling the action here.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Barathian is looking to escape.
Minor trying to mount his opponent but Barathian defends it.
Barathian blocking the ground and pound attempt from Minor.
Barathian pushes Minor off looking to stand but Minor dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Minor swings for the body but Barathian moves out of range.
As Minor looks to move away, Barathian throws a big counter combo but Minor just gets out of the way.
Barathian looks to score with a jab to the body but Minor is just out of range.
Barathian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barathian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Minor moves away.
Minor has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Barathian is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Minor lands a jab to the head.
#T3#
Minor misses with a takedown
and Barathian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barathian misses with a straight left.
Barathian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Minor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barathian throws an overhand right that lands on Minor's shoulder, as Minor tries to avoid the shot.
Minor cracks Barathian with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Minor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Barathian misses its intended target.
Barathian misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Barathian misses #TD2#
and Minor counters with a single leg into guard. Barathian didn't expect that.
Minor trying to control but Barathian is working from the bottom. #T4#
Minor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barathian's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minor postures up.
Minor trying to control the position from guard on top but Barathian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Barathian holds on and takes a little breather.
Minor throwing strikes but missing.
Barathian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minor tries to free his leg and advance position but Barathian is retaining full guard.
Minor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barathian works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Minor wants to control from the top but Barathian keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerald Minor dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Minor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barathian as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters circling a little - Minor finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Minor looks to land a right hand but Barathian moved out of range.
Barathian's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Minor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barathian scrambles back to his feet.
Barathian misses the jab.
Barathian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Minor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barathian misses with a head kick.
Barathian just misses with a punch to the body.
Minor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Barathian checks a low kick from Minor.
Minor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barathian stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Minor there.
Minor looks for a takedown but Barathian sprawls well.
Barathian connects with a good right hand that stumbles Minor. Minor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Minor connects with a nice looking jab.
Minor throws a right hand that misses
and Barathian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Minor is rocked!
Minor lands a jab to the nose.
Minor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Max Barathian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerald Minor.
Barathian digs a good hook to Minor's body.
#T2#
Barathian thuds a left hand into Minor's body.
Minor ducks under a wild hook from Barathian.
Barathian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Minor throws an overhand right that lands on Barathian's shoulder, as Barathian tries to avoid the shot.
Barathian misses with a two punch combination.
Barathian throws a big shot that misses.
Minor displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Minor works the jab nicely.
Minor takes one to the chin there.
Minor misses with a shot to the body
and Barathian counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Barathian looks at the referee who does nothing so Barathian lands a crushing right that sends Minor to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Barathian!
Max Barathian decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
OFC 312: Leningrad
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Barathian. No joy for Tonon on that attempt.
Tonon throws a lazy uppercut
and Barathian counters with a nice uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barathian.
Barathian bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tonon's head.
Tonon dives in and grabs Barathian's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barathian pushes down on Tonon's head and hops out.
Barathian throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tonon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barathian is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barathian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barathian lands an overhand right.
Barathian works Tonon's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barathian, right into the meat.
Barathian misses with a body punch
and Tonon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barathian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tonon throws a nice looking combination but Barathian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barathian misses with a right hand
and Tonon counters with a nice uppercut.
Barathian throws a body shot but no joy.
Barathian misses with a body shot.
Tonon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tonon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barathian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Max Barathian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Tonon.#T2#
Barathian throws a head kick but Tonon moves out of range.
Tonon unleashes a big counter combination but Barathian bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Barathian connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Barathian.
Barathian thumps Tonon with a low kick.
Tonon gets in close and tags Barathian with a short punch that almost sends Barathian to the mat! Oh Barathian is in big trouble! He turns his back on Tonon, trying to create some distance but Tonon rushes him, striking wildly and Barathian goes down! The referee tackles Tonon into the cage to end the fight! Tonon is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Tonon!
A less than humble Gary Tonon misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
OFC 308: Nilkki vs Fei Chung
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Del Bosque closes the distance and pushes Barathian back into the cage.
Del Bosque misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Barathian.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barathian.
Del Bosque jumps guard but Barathian stands there with Del Bosque around his waist. Del Bosque gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Barathian.
Barathian misses with a body punch.
A short right from Barathian.
Del Bosque has a couple of punches blocked by Barathian.
Del Bosque lands a nice uppercut.
Barathian lands a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Severo Del Bosque has been cut.
Del Bosque tries to work over Barathian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Del Bosque has a couple of punches blocked by Barathian.
Barathian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barathian is pushing Del Bosque up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Del Bosque misses with a punch to the body.
Barathian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Del Bosque's elbow.
Del Bosque doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barathian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Del Bosque backwards. #T1#
Barathian wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've been informed that Del Bosque has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Del Bosque tries to throw a body punch but Barathian avoids it by throwing Del Bosque back against the cage.
Del Bosque takes a knee right on the jaw!
#ROC#
Del Bosque is rocked!
Barathian misses with some punches.
Del Bosque is still on wobbly legs! Can Barathian finish him?#BC#
Barathian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Del Bosque closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barathian.
Del Bosque seems to have recovered his senses.
A short uppercut from Del Bosque.
Barathian has Del Bosque pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Del Bosque is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Barathian - that's hurt Del Bosque badly! Oh, another knee lands and Del Bosque is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Del Bosque doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Max Barathian!
A relieved looking Max Barathian 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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Event:
OFC 303: Wrath
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Barathian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Davis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Davis throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Davis is predictable there
enabling Barathian to counter with a crisp jab.
Davis throws a shot from downtown. Barathian moves away and avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Davis.
Barathian throws a nice looking combination but Davis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Davis misses with a looping left.#CL#
Barathian takes the fight into the clinch.
Davis can't find room to land a body shot as Barathian controls the action.
Davis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barathian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Barathian avoids a wild elbow strike from Davis.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Davis.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Davis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big right from Barathian misses.
Davis thows a leg kick but Barathian checks it
and Barathian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Davis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Davis throws a sloppy head kick and Barathian moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Barathian misses its intended target.
Davis lands with a slapping head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Davis.
Davis throws the left hand but Barathian avoids the punch easily.
Barathian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A punch combination from Barathian misses.
A little jabbing left from Davis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barathian moves out of range of the leg kick from Davis.
Davis tries to work over Barathian's front leg with a kick but Barathian checks it.
Barathian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Davis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barathian's head backwards.
Davis digs a good hook to Barathian's body.
Barathian throws a right hand that Davis ducks under and follows up with a left that Davis also avoids with ease.
Davis scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barathian gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Corey Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Barathian misses its intended target. #T2#
Barathian takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Davis misses with an uppercut. Barathian saw that one coming.
Davis steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Barathian. That one must have hurt.
Davis scores with a hook.
Barathian checks the leg kick.
Davis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barathian dips to his left and cracks Davis with an uppercut!
Barathian takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#ROC2#
Barathian is rocked!
Barathian walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Barathian limp body while Davis jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Corey Davis!
Corey Davis seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
OFC 297: Red Dawn
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1#
LaBeouf misses with an attempted mid kick.
LaBeouf throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barathian misses the shot to the body.
LaBeouf swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barathian.
LaBeouf on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barathian. Barathian obviously looking to wear him down.
Barathian lands with a cross.
Shia LaBeouf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaBeouf connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
LaBeouf getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
LaBeouf throws a sloppy body shot
and Barathian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Shia LaBeouf has been cut.
LaBeouf takes a swing at Barathian's ribcage but misses.
Barathian lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LaBeouf just misses with a punch to the body.
Barathian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LaBeouf looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A swing and a miss from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf lands a nice hook to Barathian's body. Barathian takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab lands there for Barathian.
LaBeouf lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
LaBeouf tries to bum rush Barathian with a series of wild strikes but Barathian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
LaBeouf looks to land a body kick but Barathian moved away.
Barathian looks to throw the jab but LaBeouf is out of range.
LaBeouf stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barathian.
LaBeouf throws a nice looking combination but Barathian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
LaBeouf rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barathian counters with a three punch combo that has LaBeouf backing up. LaBeouf nods at Barathian to acknowledge the strikes.
Max Barathian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LaBeouf tries to land a body kick
and Barathian counters with a low kick, right behind LaBeouf 's knee.
LaBeouf tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
LaBeouf tries to bum rush Barathian with a series of wild strikes but Barathian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barathian fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but LaBeouf is out of range.
A right-left combo lands from LaBeouf.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LaBeouf on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barathian. Barathian obviously looking to wear him down.
LaBeouf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barathian was well out of range. Poor timing from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf fails to land with a series of punches.
LaBeouf lands a jab to Barathian's midsection.
The fighters circling - LaBeouf throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Barathian misses the shot to the body.
LaBeouf throws a lazy head kick
and Barathian counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
LaBeouf on the wrong end of a nice hook.
LaBeouf swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barathian makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barathian is looking to wear down LaBeouf with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barathian slips a jab and a cross from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf looks winded!
LaBeouf takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barathian lands a body shot.
LaBeouf misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Barathian misses the target.
LaBeouf throws a head kick that misses
and Barathian counters with a left to the body.
LaBeouf throws a head kick that misses.
Barathian stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
LaBeouf with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barathian to score with a decent uppercut.
A left lands for Barathian.
LaBeouf drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
LaBeouf gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD2#
LaBeouf shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T3#
Barathian is positioning himself well to prevent LaBeouf advancing to mount.
Barathian is looking to escape.
Barathian is looking to improve his position.
Barathian is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Barathian slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barathian 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.
LaBeouf told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
LaBeouf throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barathian is trying to control the position but LaBeouf postures up.
LaBeouf tries to free his leg and advance position but Barathian is retaining full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#ES#
Barathian pushes LaBeouf off and scrambles back to his feet.
Barathian checks a leg kick.
Barathian lands an overhand right.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Barathian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shia LaBeouf's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Barathian just misses with a punch to the body.
Shia LaBeouf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LaBeouf avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
LaBeouf is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barathian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barathian tries to clinch up but LaBeouf circles away and keeps his distance.
Barathian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LaBeouf misses with a hook. Barathian ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Barathian misses the target.
LaBeouf throws a sloppy body shot
and Barathian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barathian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Barathian finds it's way through LaBeouf's defenses.
Barathian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
LaBeouf darts in looking for a takedown but Barathian gets double underhooks and turns LaBeouf into the cage.
It looked like Barathian was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from LaBeouf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Barathian closes the distance and clinches.
Barathian stalling against the cage.
LaBeouf has Barathian pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barathian manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
LaBeouf has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barathian after a bit of a struggle.
Max Barathian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shia LaBeouf.
LaBeouf goes for a takedown attempt but Barathian pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T1#
LaBeouf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barathian.
LaBeouf misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Barathian was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf throws a nice looking combination but Barathian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barathian connects with a leg kick. LaBeouf looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barathian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
LaBeouf throws a head kick that misses.
LaBeouf steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Barathian. That one must have hurt.
LaBeouf is breathing heavily.
Barathian cracks LaBeouf with an open hand slap.
Barathian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from LaBeouf.
Max Barathian is winning the standup battle so far.
Barathian avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barathian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
LaBeouf walks into a straight right hand from Barathian.
LaBeouf connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barathian scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
LaBeouf lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
Barathian throws a lazy right hand but LaBeouf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
LaBeouf now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Barathian moves into the clinch.
LaBeouf goes for a takedown attempt but Barathian pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
LaBeouf takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
LaBeouf throws a big shot that misses.
LaBeouf throws a half hearted mid kick.
LaBeouf swings widly with a right hand
enabling Barathian to counter with a crisp jab.
LaBeouf throws a right and a left that Barathian avoids nicely.
LaBeouf misses with an uppercut.
A good leg kick by Barathian.
Barathian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barathian feints and then cracks LaBeouf's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow LaBeouf down.
LaBeouf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barathian moves away.#T3#
LaBeouf shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barathian defends it nicely.
LaBeouf is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
LaBeouf looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
LaBeouf tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
LaBeouf misses with a hook
and Barathian counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barathian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
LaBeouf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barathian throws a combination. LaBeouf tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Barathian throws a low kick but LaBeouf avoids it.
LaBeouf throws a poor cross that misses
and LaBeouf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
LaBeouf takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barathian scores with a shot to the body.
Barathian lands a jab to the head.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Barathian has knocked LaBeouf down with a huge combo! Barathian steps away and waves a wobbly LaBeouf back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
LaBeouf is rocked!
Barathian plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends LaBeouf swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! LaBeouf face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Max Barathian!
Max Barathian seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
OFC 291: Star Wars
Date: Jun 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Duff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Duff scores with a punch to the head.
Duff has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Barathian is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Barathian throws a looping overhand right but Duff ducks down to avoid it.
Barathian ducks under a wild hook from Duff.
Barathian walks into a straight right hand from Duff.
Barathian bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Duff's head.
Duff tries to land a leg kick but Barathian saw it coming and moves away.
Duff throws out a powerful jab.#TD2#
Duff shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duff lands strikes from half guard.
Duff working over Barathian with some ground and pound. Barathian looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Duff wants to take a breather but Barathian is having none of it.
Duff with the ground and pound but Barathian uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T1#
Barathian wants to stand up but Duff is controlling him.
Barathian trying to strike off his back.
Barathian has his hands on Duff's head, controlling the position.
Barathian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barathian controls Duff momentarily but Duff frees himself.
Duff trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've been hearing good reports from Barathian's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Duff trying to control the position from guard on top but Barathian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duff distracts Barathian with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ES#
Barathian has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Duff off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Duff works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Duff tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Barathian misses its intended target.
A big left from Barathian misses.
Duff throws an off balance right hand
and Barathian counters with a one-two to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Duff.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Duff.
Duff with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Duff ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barathian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duff was well out of range. Poor timing from Barathian.
Duff swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barathian is looking for a counter combo.
Barathian lands a really nice looking cross but Duff seems unphased.
Duff throws a jab when Barathian was well out of range.
Duff misses with a right hand
and Barathian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barathian connects with a high kick.
Duff throws a body punch but Barathian moves out of range. #T3#
A big left from Duff misses.
Duff lands a right hook to the body.
Duff throws a lazy right hand but Barathian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A good leg kick by Duff.
Duff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barathian lands a head shot.
A big right from Duff misses.
Barathian takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Barathian misses with a wild body shot.
Barathian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duff moves away.
Duff throws an off balance right hand
and Duff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barathian misses the shot to the body.
Barathian fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Duff tries to counter it with a takedown but Barathian pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Duff throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barathian stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Duff is defended easily by Barathian.#T4#
Duff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barathian.
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!
Barathian on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Barathian misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Duff. That snapped Barathian's head back.
Barathian slips under a jab from Duff.
Barathian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Duff throws a body shot but no joy.
Barathian takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Duff 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 Barathian has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barathian and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Duff wants to clinch
enabling Barathian to counter with a crisp jab.
Barathian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duff takes a swing at Barathian's ribcage but misses.
Max Barathian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Duff feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barathian is controlling Duff's posture.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brendan Duff will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Duff misses with a leg kick
letting Barathian counter with a right hand.
Barathian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Barathian.
Barathian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Duff connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barathian's hands.
Duff misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barathian cracks Duff with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Barathian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duff.
Duff misses with a hook.
Barathian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barathian moves out of range as Duff strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barathian blocks the body kick.
Barathian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duff is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barathian works over Duff's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duff looks for the body kick but Barathian saw that one coming.
Duff throws a right hand that misses
letting Barathian counter with a right hand. #T1#
Duff looks to land a left hand but Barathian moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Barathian was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Duff uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barathian.
Barathian misses with a low kick.
Barathian misses with a head kick.
Barathian misses with an uppercut. Duff saw that one coming.
Barathian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Duff misses with a body punch
and Barathian counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Duff thinking.
Duff misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barathian counters with a nice uppercut.
Duff is looking to slow Barathian down with leg kicks.
Barathian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duff sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barathian throws a body shot but no joy.
Barathian throws a head kick but Duff moves out of range.
Duff connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barathian's hands.
Barathian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duff misses with a leg kick
and Barathian counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Barathian misses.
Duff listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barathian ducks under a wild hook from Duff.
Duff throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Duff misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Barathian.
Barathian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duff misses with a body shot.
Duff looks to throw a body kick
and Barathian counters with a stiff right hand.
Barathian just misses with a punch to the body.
Barathian connects with a single shot there.
Barathian throws a hook to the side of Duff's head but Duff sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Duff uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barathian blocks a head kick by Duff.
Barathian on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Duff. Duff obviously looking to wear him down.
#T3#
Barathian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Duff lands with an overhand left.
Duff comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Duff shoots and misses
and Barathian counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body kick there by Duff.
Barathian keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Max Barathian is winning the standup battle so far.
Duff lunges at Barathian with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barathian's hand.
Duff lands a jab to the head.
Barathian swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barathian scores with a hook.
The fighters circling - Duff throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barathian looks to land a body kick but Duff moved away.
Barathian throws a nice looking combination but Duff bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Duff checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice sprawl there from Barathian as Duff shoots in.#T4#
Barathian throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick by Duff misses
and Duff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Duff connects with a leg kick. Barathian looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Duff with a hook.
Duff rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barathian counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Duff throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barathian jabs Duff to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barathian!
Duff throws a right hand that misses
and Barathian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#
Duff is rocked!
Barathian staying out of range there.
Barathian tried to counter with a leg kick but Duff avoided it.
Duff is still on wobbly legs! Can Barathian finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barathian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Duff seems to have recovered his senses.
Duff lands with a cross.
Duff shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barathian as he avoids it easily.
Max Barathian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendan Duff.
Barathian wants to clinch up but Duff keeps it at a distance.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Barathian dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Duff fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barathian checks it well.
Duff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barathian.
Brendan Duff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barathian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Duff looks to land a left hand but Barathian moved out of range nicely.
Duff with a nice cross.
Duff lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Barathian lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Barathian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barathian lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Duff.
Duff stalling in the clinch but Barathian improves position. #BC#
Barathian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Duff jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barathian misses with a straight right.
A jab from Duff misses.
Barathian seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barathian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barathian.
Barathian misses the shot to the body.
Duff has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barathian lands with an overhand left.
Barathian blocks a jab.
Duff lands a nice looking body shot.
Barathian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duff.
Barathian lands with a nice body punch.
Barathian has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Duff finds it's way round the side to connect with Barathian's head.
A combination from Barathian does no damage.
Duff uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barathian.
Barathian blocks a jab.
Barathian misses with a straight right.
Duff tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Duff uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barathian.
Duff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barathian lands a nice shot to the body.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duff throws a wild body kick that Barathian sees coming a mile off.
Duff throws a looping overhand right but Barathian ducks down to avoid it.
Duff misses with a lunging right hand
letting Barathian counter with a right hand.
Duff defending well as Barathian loads up on a big left hand.
Duff swings for the body but Barathian moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Barathian tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Duff.
Barathian throws a body punch but Duff moves out of range.
Barathian misses with an uppercut.
Barathian has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barathian there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barathian tries to clinch up.
Barathian takes a swing at Duff's ribcage but misses.
Good exchange - Barathian coming out on top.
Duff throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Barathian takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Duff jabs Barathian right on the nose. Barathian blinks but takes it well.
Barathian doesn't manage to clinch there - Duff circles away.
Duff misses with a hook.
Barathian swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Duff getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barathian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barathian is looking to land body kicks.
Barathian tries to clinch but Duff is having none of it.
Duff connects with the punch.
Duff defending well as Barathian loads up on a big left hand.
Barathian just misses with a punch to the body.
Barathian throws a right and a left that Duff avoids nicely.
Barathian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duff jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Barathian throws a chopping leg kick but Duff manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barathian throws a hook to the side of Duff's head but Duff sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barathian.
Barathian throws a shot to the body.
Duff swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barathian.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duff goes for a double leg but Barathian avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barathian continues to drive forward.
Duff misses with a leg kick
and Barathian counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Barathian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barathian takes a kick to the side of the head.#TD2#
Duff closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Duff lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Barathian has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Duff has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Duff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barathian digs a right hand into Duff's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Duff's gas tank.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Max Barathian.
I think Barathian has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Barathian!
Our winner, Max Barathian, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
OFC 287: Riccuito vs Viceroy
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Barathian throws a hook but Gambino avoids it easily.
Barathian misses with a hook.
Max Barathian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gambino dodges an elbow strike from Barathian.
Barathian lands with a left to the head.
Gambino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barathian tries to throw a body punch but Gambino avoids it by throwing Barathian back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barathian. #BC2#
Gambino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Barathian's head coaches at Jacks Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barathian lands a jab to Gambino's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gambino now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gambino darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barathian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gambino.
A jab from Barathian misses. #T1#
Gambino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gambino is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barathian with a body shot.
Gambino looks to land a right hand but Barathian moved out of range.
A big left from Barathian misses. #CL#
Barathian moves into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Barathian.
Barathian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gambino blocking some punches.
Barathian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gambino is looking to break free of the clinch but Barathian has double underhooks.
Gambino is trying to break the clinch but Barathian has him pressed against the cage.
Barathian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barathian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gambino is trying to break the clinch but Barathian has him pressed against the cage.
Gambino wants to get back to striking at distance but Barathian won't allow it.
Barathian tries to work over Gambino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gambino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Barathian misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Barathian breaks from the clinch.
Gambino looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gambino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barathian.
Gambino slips under a jab from Barathian.#CL#
Barathian closes the distance and clinches.
Gambino wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barathian is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Barathian working aggressively here.
Barathian misses with a punch on the inside.
Barathian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Barathian has Gambino pressed against the cage, preventing Gambino from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Gambino breaks from the clinch.
Gambino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barathian circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Barathian misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gambino! But no joy.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Gambino. Those never looked like landing.
Gambino misses with a two punch combination.
A little feinted left hand from Barathian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Barathian takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Barathian manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Barathian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barathian.
Gambino is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Barathian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gambino is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Barathian keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gambino's efforts to push away.#BC#
Barathian manages to break the clinch.
Barathian is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Gambino was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barathian throws a leg kick #KD2#
and Gambino counters with a crisp one two that drops Barathian! Gambino thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Barathian to his feet! Barathian is in big trouble!#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barathian throws a looping overhand right but Gambino ducks down to avoid it.
Gambino misses the jab.
Barathian takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barathian smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gambino throws a right hand that misses
and Barathian counters with a stiff right hand.
Barathian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Barathian.
Barathian cracks the inside of Gambino's front leg.
Sloppy strikes from Gambino. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Barathian misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gambino. Barathian does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Barathian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Barathian dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Jab by Barathian.
Gambino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Childish Gambino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gambino slips under a jab.
Barathian throws a hook to the side of Gambino's head but Gambino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A right-left combo lands from Gambino. #ROC2#
Barathian is rocked!
Gambino lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Barathian - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Gambino!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Childish Gambino!
After the fight, Childish Gambino was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
OFC 281: Supervillains
Date: May 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Technique darts in looking for a takedown but Barathian gets double underhooks and turns Technique into the cage. #CL2#
Technique closes the distance and clinches.
Barathian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Technique is defending well for now.
Barathian has a couple of punches blocked by Technique.
Technique prevents a body shot from Barathian.
Barathian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barathian scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barathian.
Barathian scores with a shot to the side of Technique's head. #CUT#
It looks like Immortal Technique has been cut.
Barathian avoids a wild elbow strike from Technique.
Barathian lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Technique.
Barathian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Technique's elbow.
Technique misses with a knee strike.
Technique tries to land a knee to the head but Barathian blocks with his arms.
Barathian has Technique pressed against the cage.
Technique throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barathian blocks it with crossed arms.
Barathian misses with some punches.
Technique prevents a body shot from Barathian.
A shot in the inside from Barathian.
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!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1#
Technique lands an uppercut.
Technique misses with a knee strike.
#BC#
Barathian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Technique tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barathian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barathian lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Technique backs up against the cage.
Barathian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Technique. #CL2#
Barathian tries to keep at a distance but Technique has taken the fight into the clinch.
Technique tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barathian on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Technique tries to land knees in the clinch but Barathian avoids the damage to the body.
Barathian scores with a shot to the side of Technique's head.
Barathian pushes Technique back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Barathian.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barathian.
Technique looks winded!
A body shot lands from Barathian.
#T2#
Barathian gets through Technique's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Technique tries to land knees in the clinch but Barathian avoids the damage to the body.
Barathian lands with a left to the head.
Barathian content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Barathian is working Technique over against the cage.
Barathian scores with a shot to the side of Technique's head.
Barathian scores with a shoulder strike.
Barathian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barathian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barathian blocks an elbow strike from Technique.
Barathian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barathian scores with a shoulder strike.
Barathian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Barathian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Technique tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Barathian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barathian scores with a body shot.
#KD#
Barathian cracks Technique with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Barathian has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Technique to stand back up!#ROC#
Technique is rocked!
Technique gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Barathian points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Technique wakes up just in time to hear Barathian thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Max Barathian!
An out of breath Max Barathian 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:
OFC 275: Smaug vs Rahman
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Fagaro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barathian doesn't seem bothered though.
Barathian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barathian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barathian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fagaro.
Don Fagaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fagaro looks to land a left hand but Barathian moved out of range nicely.
Barathian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fagaro throws a looping overhand right but Barathian ducks down to avoid it.
Barathian tries to move into range but Fagaro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barathian throws a one two combo.
Donk. Fagaro catches Barathian right on the button with a cross.
Fagaro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barathian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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!
Barathian walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A punch lands to the side of Barathian 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fagaro misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Barathian counters with a crisp right hand that drops Fagaro! Barathian lets Fagaro back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Fagaro is rocked!
Barathian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oh Fagaro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fagaro cracks a nice hook into Barathian's ribs.
Nice body punch from Fagaro.
Barathian fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fagaro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fagaro is breathing heavily.
Barathian is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Fagaro flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Fagaro is out cold! Barathian holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Max Barathian!
A very excited looking Max Barathian made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
BRFC 58
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Barathian shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barathian swings for the body but Stolt moves out of range.
Barathian seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Barathian checks a leg kick nicely.
Barathian tried to counter with a leg kick but Stolt avoided it.
Barathian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barathian with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stolt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barathian takes a swing at Stolt's ribcage but misses.
Donk. Stolt catches Barathian right on the button with a cross.
Stolt misses with an uppercut
and Barathian counters with a stiff right hand.
Barathian swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barathian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barathian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barathian throws a body shot but no joy.
Stolt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stolt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice cross by Barathian.
Stolt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barathian manages to avoid it.
Barathian is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Stolt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stolt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barathian.
Barathian slips under a jab.
It looked like Barathian was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stolt.
Barathian doesn't manage to clinch there - Stolt circles away.
Stolt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barathian lands a big head kick that sends Stolt to the canvas! Barathian follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Barathian!
Our winner, Max Barathian, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
BRFC 54
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Lang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barathian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barathian shapes to counter with a head kick.
Barathian misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Barathian has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Barathian breaks from the clinch.
Barathian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lang.
Lang connects with a single shot there.
David Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barathian moves out of range as Lang strikes.
Lang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barathian tries to clinch but Lang moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barathian throws a combination that misses
enabling Lang to counter with a crisp jab.
Lang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barathian.
Barathian throws the left hand but Lang avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Lang misses the target.
A slow jab from Lang misses its intended target.
Lang misses with a hook. Barathian ducked under it nicely.
Lang swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Barathian scores with the left hand. Lang knows he should have avoided that one.
Lang moves out of range of the body kick.
Barathian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lang.
Barathian lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Barathian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lang throws out the jab.
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barathian moves away.
Lang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barathian. Barathian circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lang checks a leg kick.
Lang misses with a body shot.
Lang throws a right hand that misses
and Barathian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barathian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barathian ducks under a wild hook from Lang.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barathian! But no joy.
Barathian avoids the body shot from Lang.
Barathian looks to land a combination but Lang avoids it well. #T2#
Barathian throws the kick towards the body but Lang avoids it.
Barathian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barathian throws a big counter head kick but Lang avoids it with no problem.
Lang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lang bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barathian thuds a left hand into Lang's body.
Lang works the jab nicely.#CL#
Barathian tries to keep at a distance but Lang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Barathian manages to break the clinch.
Lang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barathian misses with an uppercut. Lang saw that one coming.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Barathian.
Barathian connects with the punch.
Barathian misses with a two punch combination.
Barathian throws a one two combo.
Lang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barathian.
Barathian just misses with a punch to the body.
Lang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barathian.
Barathian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barathian throws a low kick but Lang avoids it.
Nice body punch from Lang.
Lang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barathian throws a series of strikes that have Lang backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lang misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Lang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Lang misses with the head strike.
Lang scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Lang. #ROC#
Barathian is rocked!
Barathian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lang avoids it.
Barathian has a couple of punches blocked by Lang.
A head punch on the inside from Lang fails to land.
Barathian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barathian throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lang blocks it with crossed arms.
Our sources have told us that Lang has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Barathian tries to land knees in the clinch but Lang avoids the damage to the body.
Lang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barathian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lang throws a punch but it's blocked by Barathian.
Lang lands a nice uppercut.
Barathian is still on wobbly legs! Can Lang finish him?
Barathian tries to break the clinch but Lang is controlling the position.
Lang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barathian backwards.
Lang dips a shoulder and cracks Barathian with a mighty uppercut! Barathian falls back against the ropes and Lang unloads with a barrage of strikes! Barathian is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Lang screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Lang!
David Lang bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
BRFC 37
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Mirzaev misses with a double jab.
Barathian on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mirzaev loads up on a big right hand but Barathian slips the punch.
Mirzaev misses with a two punch combination.
Mirzaev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barathian circles away quickly and effectively.
Mirzaev loads up on a big right hand but Barathian slips the punch.
We've been informed that Barathian has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Barathian throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mirzaev.#CUT2#
It looks like Rasul Mirzaev has been cut.
Barathian throws out a loose jab but Mirzaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mirzaev throws a big counter combination but Barathian scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've been hearing reports that Mirzaev has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Barathian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mirzaev.
A lazy left from Barathian finds it's target.
Barathian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barathian moves out of range as Mirzaev strikes.
Barathian unleashes a big counter combination but Mirzaev bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mirzaev tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left and a right from Barathian both land. Nice combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mirzaev.
Barathian looks to score with a jab to the body but Mirzaev is just out of range.
It looked like Mirzaev was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Barathian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barathian.
Some wild striking there from Mirzaev.
Barathian defending well as Mirzaev loads up on a big left hand.
Mirzaev throws a nice looking combination but Barathian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barathian throws out a leg kick but Mirzaev moves out of range and Barathian only half commits.
It looked like Mirzaev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barathian.
Mirzaev checks a leg kick.
Mirzaev throws a series of punches but Barathian avoids them all with ease.
Mirzaev jabs at Barathian's body.
Mirzaev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barathian tries to clinch but Mirzaev moves out of range.
Rasul Mirzaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mirzaev checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Mirzaev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mirzaev missing with a left hand there. Barathian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Barathian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mirzaev, pushing him back against the ropes.#T2##BC#
Mirzaev breaks the clinch.
Barathian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mirzaev.
Mirzaev misses with a wild body shot.
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!
Barathian throws a sloppy head kick and Mirzaev moves out of range easily.
Mirzaev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barathian avoids the body shot from Mirzaev.
Barathian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mirzaev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mirzaev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barathian looks for the body kick but Mirzaev saw that one coming.
Barathian moves out of range of the body kick from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev swats away the attempt to clinch by Barathian.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barathian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Mirzaev throws a jab but it's blocked by Barathian.
Barathian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mirzaev.
Barathian walks into a jab.
Barathian cracks Mirzaev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mirzaev takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Barathian tries a low kick but Mirzaev avoids it.
Mirzaev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barathian.
Mirzaev went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Barathian doesn't manage to clinch there - Mirzaev circles away.
A combination from Mirzaev does no damage.
Barathian staying out of range there.
Mirzaev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barathian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Barathian rushes Mirzaev and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Barathian manages to break the clinch.
Barathian lands with a right hand. #T4#
Mirzaev throws a shot from downtown. Barathian moves away and avoids it.
Mirzaev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mirzaev tried to score with a low kick but Barathian checks it.
Barathian tries a quick counter leg kick but Mirzaev is wise to it.
Mirzaev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A punch combination from Barathian misses.
Barathian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mirzaev loads up on a big right hand but Barathian slips the punch.
Barathian looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mirzaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barathian.
Barathian with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mirzaev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barathian counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Mirzaev tries to keep at a distance but Barathian has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Barathian breaks from the clinch.
Barathian tries to close the distance and clinch but Mirzaev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Max Barathian will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rasul Mirzaev's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Barathian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barathian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL2#
Barathian moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Barathian breaks the clinch.
Mirzaev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mirzaev.
Rasul Mirzaev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Barathian pushes Mirzaev up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Mirzaev breaks the clinch.
Mirzaev lands a jab to the head.
Mirzaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mirzaev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barathian misses with a double jab
and Mirzaev counters with a left and a right that stings Barathian.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barathian misses with a few strikes there.
Mirzaev misses with a hook.#T1#
Barathian fails to land with a series of punches.
Mirzaev 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.
Barathian throws a combination that misses
enabling Mirzaev to counter with a crisp jab.
Barathian just misses with a punch to the body.
Barathian looks to score with a jab to the body but Mirzaev is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barathian. Mirzaev does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Barathian moves into the clinch.#BC#
Mirzaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mirzaev cracks Barathian with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Barathian has closed the distance and engaged Mirzaev in a clinch.
Barathian lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Barathian breaks the clinch.
Barathian misses with a two punch combination.
Barathian moves out of range of the strikes.
Barathian needs to keep his hands up - Mirzaev had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barathian tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mirzaev is able to avoid easily.
Mirzaev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barathian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mirzaev.
Barathian missing with a left hand there. Mirzaev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barathian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mirzaev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC#
Barathian is rocked!
Barathian misses with the combination.
Barathian is still on wobbly legs! Can Mirzaev finish him?
Mirzaev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barathian seems to have recovered his senses.
Barathian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Barathian.
Sloppy strikes from Mirzaev. Those never looked like landing.
Barathian is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mirzaev with a body shot.
Barathian fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Barathian clinches up with Mirzaev and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
Mirzaev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mirzaev throws a right hand that Barathian ducks under and follows up with a left that Barathian also avoids with ease.#T3#
Mirzaev feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barathian's calf.
Mirzaev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barathian.
Mirzaev misses with a looping left.
Mirzaev connects with a high kick.
A head kick misses from Barathian.
A little feinted left hand from Mirzaev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mirzaev throws the kick towards the body but Barathian avoids it.
Barathian tries to clinch but Mirzaev moves out of range.
Barathian tries to clinch up but Mirzaev circles away and keeps his distance.
Mirzaev lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Barathian clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Mirzaev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mirzaev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barathian lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Barathian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mirzaev counters with a nice leg kick.
Mirzaev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Mirzaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Barathian is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barathian. Mirzaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mirzaev throws a jab when Barathian was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mirzaev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mirzaev moves out of range of the strikes.
Mirzaev misses with a hook. Barathian ducked under it nicely.
Barathian lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mirzaev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barathian.
Barathian blocks a head kick by Mirzaev.
Barathian looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mirzaev lands a body shot.
Mirzaev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barathian swinging wildly here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Rasul Mirzaev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rasul Mirzaev's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Mirzaev misses with a double jab.
Barathian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rasul Mirzaev is winning the standup battle so far.
Mirzaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barathian.
Barathian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev tries a head kick but it misses.
Barathian throws out a counter right but Mirzaev avoids it with no problem.
Barathian staying out of range there.
Mirzaev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barathian throws out a counter right but Mirzaev avoids it with no problem.
Mirzaev scores with a three punch combo!
#CL2#
Barathian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC#
Mirzaev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barathian uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mirzaev has time to react.
Barathian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mirzaev manages to avoid it.
Mirzaev looks to throw a body kick
and Barathian counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barathian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Left hook, right uppercut from Barathian. #T1##CL2#
Barathian has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Barathian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mirzaev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barathian slips a jab from Mirzaev.
Mirzaev throws a head kick that misses
and Barathian counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mirzaev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Barathian to counter with a crisp jab.
Mirzaev misses with an uppercut
enabling Barathian to counter with a crisp jab.
Barathian throws a body punch but Mirzaev moves out of range.
Mirzaev misses with a wild combination.
Mirzaev throws a hook but Barathian blocks it.
Mirzaev avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Mirzaev looks to land a body kick but Barathian moved away.
Barathian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mirzaev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barathian tries to close the distance and clinch but Mirzaev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barathian throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mirzaev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mirzaev tests Barathian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barathian misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from Mirzaev. Those never looked like landing.
Mirzaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barathian.
Barathian throws a shot to the body.
Barathian tries to clinch but Mirzaev is having none of it.
Barathian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mirzaev misses with a straight right.
Barathian looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
A punch combination from Barathian misses.
Mirzaev moves out of range of the leg kick from Barathian.
Barathian lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mirzaev backs up against the ropes.
Barathian throws a sloppy body shot
and Mirzaev counters with a nice uppercut.
Barathian looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mirzaev walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Barathian drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Mirzaev swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Barathian's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rasul Mirzaev!
Rasul Mirzaev took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Mohito Fightwear (Laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
BRFC 34
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Stone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barathian let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stone misses with a low kick.
Barathian has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Barathian doesn't manage to clinch there - Stone circles away.
Ritchie Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Stone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stone misses with a straight right.
Barathian let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barathian lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#
It looks like Ritchie Stone has been cut.
Barathian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stone.
Sloppy strikes from Stone. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circling - Stone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barathian fails with an attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Stone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Barathian rushes Stone and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Barathian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stone backwards.
Stone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barathian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Stone.
Stone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barathian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barathian's elbow. #BC#
Stone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barathian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Barathian tries to clinch but Stone is having none of it.
Stone lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A shot to the liver by Barathian. Beautiful body shot.
Barathian slips a straight right by Stone.#CL2#
Barathian clinches up with Stone and pushes him back against the ropes.
Stone wants to break free but Barathian has control.
Stone is trying to break free.
Stone wants to get back to striking at distance but Barathian won't allow it.
Stone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barathian trying to control the position but instead, Stone has worked for underhooks and has pushed Barathian into the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barathian.
Barathian lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Barathian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stone misses with a wild body shot.
Barathian misses with a double jab.
As Barathian looks to move away, Stone throws a big counter combo but Barathian just gets out of the way.
Stone stuns Barathian with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stone throws a looping overhand right but Barathian ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Stone misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barathian cracks a nice hook into Stone's ribs.
Barathian is looking to clinch but Stone is avoiding it.
Stone misses with a combination
and Barathian makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barathian is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stone rather than just go for the knockout.
Barathian blocks a head kick by Stone.
As Stone backs off Barathian throws a huge counter combo but Stone manages to avoid it all.
No joy there for Stone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stone throws a right hand that Barathian ducks under and follows up with a left that Barathian also avoids with ease.
Stone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Barathian misses.
Stone takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barathian wants to clinch up but Stone keeps it at a distance.
Stone misses with a low kick as Barathian jumps back.
Barathian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barathian tries to close the distance and clinch but Stone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stone missing with a left hand there. Barathian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stone throws a right hand that Barathian ducks under and follows up with a left that Barathian also avoids with ease.
Despite the aggression on Barathian's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#KD2#
Barathian drops Stone with a beautiful combination! Stone stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Barathian is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Stone is rocked!#T3#
Stone misses with a hook.
Barathian let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Oh Stone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Barathian rushes Stone and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Barathian manages to break the clinch.
Barathian goes for a small jab and connects. Now Barathian goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Stone stumbles back but Barathian runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Stone to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Stone will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Max Barathian!
A very excited looking Max Barathian made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
BRFC 29
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Keene swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keene throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barathian has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Keene dips to his left and cracks Barathian with an uppercut!
Barathian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Keene paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barathian ducks under a wild hook from Keene.
Barathian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barathian moves in looking to clinch but Keene pushes him off.
Keene scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barathian in his tracks.
Barathian misses with a double jab.
Keene is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barathian.
Nice defenses there by Barathian.
Keene looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Keene thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barathian throws a series of punches but Keene avoids them all with ease.
A shot to the liver by Keene. Beautiful body shot.
Keene avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Keene throwing a counter right hand but Barathian manages to avoid it.
Barathian throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Keene counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Scott Keene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Barathian darts in and clinches Keene up against the ropes.#BC#
Keene breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Barathian throws a series of punches but Keene moves out of range.
It looked like Keene wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barathian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barathian slips a jab from Keene.
Barathian lands a jab to the head.
Barathian jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barathian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Keene with a hook.
Keene connects with a body shot that sends Barathian's belly button to the back.
Barathian walks straight into a right hand from Keene - that's dropped him! Keene jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Barathian from any more punishment! Barathian complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Scott Keene!
During a confident post fight interview, Scott Keene thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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