Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Pulse 69 - Marx vs Mugabi
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
Barath stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Coleman closes the distance and clinches.
Barath lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Coleman or not. #BC2#
Barath pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barath shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Coleman as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Barath shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Coleman is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC#
Coleman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coleman works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coleman throws a series of punches but Barath avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Barath has Coleman up against the cage in a clinch.
Barath drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Coleman can't get the takedown. #T1##BC2#
Barath escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barath shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Seth Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Barath.
Barath darts in trying to clinch
and Coleman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Seth Coleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coleman misses with a wild combination.
A nice combination there by Coleman. #CUT#
It looks like Chris Barath has been cut.#CL2#
Coleman tries to keep at a distance but Barath has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Coleman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barath backs away from a small jab... but Coleman lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Barath crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Coleman with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Seth Coleman!

Event: Pulse 55 - Mercer vs Palmares
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
Mbaa keeps Barath at a distance using the push kick.
Mbaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barath throws a fast counter high kick but Mbaa manages to duck under it in time.
Mbaa connects with an inside leg kick.
Jada Mbaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barath shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Mbaa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Mbaa closes the distance and clinches.
Mbaa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barath's efforts to push away.#BC#
Mbaa manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Mbaa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mbaa pushes Barath back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mbaa lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Mbaa.
Nice body punch from Mbaa.
Mbaa cracks Barath with a nice body shot.#BC#
Mbaa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mbaa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mbaa duly obliges. #CUT#
It looks like Chris Barath has been cut.#T1#
Mbaa with a nice cross.#ROC#
Barath is rocked!
Barath looks up at the clock. Bad move! Mbaa lands a right hand from hell, dropping Barath. Mbaa pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jada Mbaa!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1#
Costacurta connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
It looks like Chris Barath has been cut.
Barath with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barath takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Costacurta lands with an overhand left.
Barath walks straight into a right hand from Costacurta - that's dropped him! Costacurta jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Barath from any more punishment! Barath 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 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rosinante Costacurta!
A victorious Rosinante Costacurta thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1#
A left lands for Tuncer.
Tuncer throws a right and a left that Barath avoids nicely.
Tuncer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tuncer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Tuncer. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Barath moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tuncer is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barath is working for takedown but Tuncer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Barath keeps control of Tuncer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Barath pulls guard effortlessly. #T1#
Tuncer tries to stand but Barath is controlling from the bottom.
Barath pulls Tuncer in close to prevent any damage.
Tuncer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Barath is proving hard to escape from.
Tuncer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Barath bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tuncer's guard. #REVR##T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barath throwing strikes from guard but Tuncer blocks nicely.
Barath is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barath stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tuncer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barath's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tuncer wants to stand up but Barath is controlling him. #SU#
Barath gets to his feet. Tuncer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3#
Barath on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tuncer scores with a nice right hand.
Tuncer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC2#
Barath is rocked!
Tuncer falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Barath counters by moving into the clinch.
Oh Barath is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barath is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tuncer is defending well for now.
Tuncer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Tuncer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barath seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tuncer has had enough of the clinch but Barath keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Tuncer is trying to break free.
Barath changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tuncer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Barath. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tuncer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tuncer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barath ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barath shoots for a takedown but Tuncer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tuncer throws a jab but it's blocked by Barath.
Tuncer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tuncer lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#
It looks like Chris Barath has been cut.
Tuncer looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tuncer misses with a double jab
and Barath counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tuncer misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Tuncer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Barath'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.
#R2#
Tuncer misses with a hook. Barath ducked under it nicely.
Adam Tuncer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuncer misses with a combination #TD#
and Barath counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tuncer!
Barath works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SU#
Barath decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tuncer to his feet.
Barath takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tuncer might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tuncer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Barath on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tuncer missing with a left hand there. Barath was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barath shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tuncer as he avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tuncer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tuncer is breathing heavily.#TD#
Barath scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SU#
Barath stands up from half guard. #T1#
Tuncer scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Barath gets a clinch.
Barath wants a takedown but no success here.
Barath tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Barath. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Come on Barath - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tuncer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barath is trying to pull guard but Tuncer has him pressed against the cage.
Barath has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tuncer after a bit of a struggle.
Tuncer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Barath effectively controlling the action here.
Tuncer working hard to break the clinch.
Tuncer tries to circle away but Barath has him pinned against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Barath.
Tuncer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barath has Tuncer pushed against the cage.
Tuncer wants to get back to striking at distance but Barath won't allow it. #T3#
Tuncer wants to break free but Barath has control.
Barath keeps control of Tuncer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barath keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tuncer's efforts to push away.
Barath is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tuncer is defending well.
Barath is looking for a takedown.
Barath has Tuncer pressed against the cage, preventing Tuncer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tuncer tries to break free but Barath pushes him back against the cage.
Barath drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tuncer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Barath effectively controlling the action here.
Tuncer is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barath has Tuncer pushed against the cage.
Barath tries to score a body lock takedown but Tuncer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Adam Tuncer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Chris Barath's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Tuncer misses with a two punch combination.
Barath bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tuncer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tuncer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barath ducks under a wild hook from Tuncer.
Barath attempts a counter takedown but Tuncer avoids it well and moves away.
Chris Barath is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Barath finds it's way through Tuncer's defenses.
Tuncer feints with a jab and clips Barath right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Barath is sent crashing into the canvas and Tuncer leaps in for the kill! Barath tries to get to his feet but Tuncer is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Barath is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Tuncer!
In his post fight interview, Adam Tuncer started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2016

#R1##CL#
Barath gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hughs.
Barath wants to break free but Hughs has control. #BC2#
Hughs breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Hughs is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Barath's half guard.
Barath is looking for a sweep. Hughs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barath knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hughs on the ground.
Hughs takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Barath wants to improve his position but Hughs is controlling well.
Hughs lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Hughs is nestled in close to Barath, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC2#
Barath is rocked!
Hughs working over Barath with some ground and pound. Barath looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Oh Barath is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barath on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hughs is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Barath is hurt! He's hurt bad - Hughs fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Barath from any more punishment! Congratulations to Hughs! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Hughs!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2016

#R1#
Barath throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barath dives in for a single leg takedown but Hughs sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A head kick from Hughs lands but Barath takes it in his stride. #CUT2#
It looks like Chris Barath has been cut.
Barath chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hughs can pounce on him.
Hughs explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL#
Barath drives through and clinches with Hughs against the cage.
Hughs comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hughs.
Hughs gets underhooks to prevent Barath's takedown attempt.
Hughs is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hughs works on Barath's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barath tries to circle away but Hughs has him pinned against the cage.
Hughs using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Barath is breathing heavily.
Hughs comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T1#
Hughs lands a shoulder strike.
Knees to the body from Hughs.
Barath tries to break free but Hughs pushes him back against the cage.
Hughs lands a left hand.
Hughs lands a good knee to the midsection. Barath won't want to take too many of those.
Hughs lands an elbow that stopped Barath in his tracks for a moment.
Nice body punch from Hughs - that landed with a thud.
Barath is trying to pull guard but Hughs turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Barath. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughs lands a knee to the body.
Hughs lands a knee to the body.
Hughs lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughs connects with a knee to the head.
Hughs utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T2#
Hughs putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barath in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Hughs.
A right handed body shot lands from Hughs.
Hughs is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hughs comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hughs utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Hughs.
Hughs landing knees to the body.
Hughs connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
Chris Barath's cut is getting worse.
Hughs lands a good knee to the midsection. Barath won't want to take too many of those.
Hughs scores a nice knee to the body. #T3##BC2#
Hughs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Hughs shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hughs showed some decent athleticism there.
Hughs drops an elbow to the side of Barath's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughs scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Hughs. #ROC2#
Barath is rocked!
Hughs looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oh Barath is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hughs is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Barath is hurt! He's hurt bad - Hughs fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Barath from any more punishment! Congratulations to Hughs! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Hughs!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1#
Barath throws a push kick but Benjamin slaps the foot to one side.
Barath has his takedown stuffed
and Benjamin counters with a stiff right hand.
Barath takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Benjamin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Barath back to the cage. Benjamin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#
It looks like Chris Barath has been cut.
Benjamin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barath is defended easily by Benjamin.
Benjamin cracks Barath with an open hand slap.#TD2#
Barath scores with a takedown into Benjamin's guard.#T1#
Barath trying to control the position from guard on top but Benjamin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benjamin controlling Barath's posture.
Benjamin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barath is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barath wants to control from the top but Benjamin keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Barath drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Barath seems to have locked his on tight now - Benjamin screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Barath, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Chris Barath!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 24, 2016

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Matthes as Barath shoots in.
Matthes attempts a counter takedown but Barath avoids it well and moves away.
Barath tries to close the distance and clinch but Matthes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matthes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Barath fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chris Barath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Matthes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Matthes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Matthes controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Matthes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barath, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Matthes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Matthes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Matthes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
A lull in the action here as Matthes stalls from top position.
Barath is not content to let Matthes control the position.
Matthes staying calm.
Matthes postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Matthes controls the position. #SUB#
Matthes is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Barath is trying to escape and Matthes transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Barath is forced to tap! Nice work there by Matthes! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Matthes!
Mike Matthes was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2016

#R1##CL#
Thomas has managed to clinch.
Barath can't break the clinch.
Barath is trying to break the clinch but Thomas has him pressed against the cage.
Thomas lands a good knee to the midsection. Barath won't want to take too many of those.
Stalling in the clinch from Thomas. #TD#
Thomas gets control of Barath's arms and successfully pulls guard. Thomas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Barath stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thomas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thomas is controlling Barath's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Thomas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barath doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barath manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barath wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Barath must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Barath with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thomas looking to control.
Barath stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thomas swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Thomas is looking for a triangle but Barath pushes his legs off easily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barath steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thomas.
Barath will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barath manages to avoid it.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barath wants to clinch up but Thomas keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Thomas takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Barath has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Barath has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Barath looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thomas lands with a short shot to the head.
Thomas is trying to drag Barath to the mat but Barath just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Debrickashaw Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas tries a head kick but it misses.
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barath fails to land with a series of punches.
Thomas stuffs the takedown.#T3##CL#
Thomas moves into the clinch.
Thomas fails to pull guard. #TD#
Thomas ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Thomas no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Thomas has a closed guard, preventing Barath from standing up.
Thomas controls Barath momentarily but Barath frees himself.
Barath throws a big right hand that misses.
Barath seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Barath trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Barath sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thomas wants to sweep but no luck.
Thomas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thomas throws the left hand but Barath avoids the punch easily.
Thomas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barath. That did some damage!
Barath takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Debrickashaw Thomas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Barath moves in looking to clinch but Thomas pushes him off.
Thomas throws a nice looking combination but Barath bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thomas darts in looking for a takedown but Barath gets double underhooks and turns Thomas into the cage. #CL#
Thomas rushes Barath and presses him up against the cage.
Thomas lands a knee to the head.
Barath letting Thomas take a breather here.
Barath has had enough of the clinch but Thomas keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Thomas forces Barath back against the cage and clinches.
Barath has Thomas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thomas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thomas leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Barath tries to clinch up.
Barath leaves Thomas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Thomas has Barath up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Barath manages to break the clinch.
Thomas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barath connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thomas scrambles back to his feet.
Barath throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD2#
Barath bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Thomas is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Thomas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barath's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Barath really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thomas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barath stalling.
Thomas tries to roll over but Barath keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Barath seems to be working for a kimura but Thomas defends the submission attempt.
Barath stalling away here and it's allowed Thomas to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Thomas is adopting a defensive guard.
Barath is looking to stand up but Thomas won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas is pulling down on Barath's head to control his posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Barath shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Thomas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barath can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Thomas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barath doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barath manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thomas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barath controls the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barath won't allow Thomas to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Debrickashaw Thomas dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Barath instigates a clinch. #BC#
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barath avoids the head kick by Thomas.
Barath stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barath wants it to stay on the feet.
Thomas darts in looking for a takedown but Barath gets double underhooks and turns Thomas into the cage.
Barath fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thomas avoids it really well and circles away.
It appears Thomas was looking to counter with a kick there.
Barath throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thomas's waist but Thomas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barath off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barath misses with a head kick.
Debrickashaw Thomas is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Thomas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Barath is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thomas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Debrickashaw Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Barath.#T1#
Barath changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thomas tries to avoid it but Barath manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thomas to the ground. Thomas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thomas is looking for a counter combo.
Thomas tries to clinch there but Barath circles away.
Barath shoots in but Thomas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barath takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barath.
Barath scores with a jab. Thomas acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Thomas clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Thomas ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Thomas no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Barath from controlling successfully.
Barath showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2##SUB#
Barath avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thomas pulls Barath in to control the position.
Thomas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SU#
Thomas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3#
Barath tries a head kick but it misses.
Barath slaps away a takedown attempt from Thomas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Barath fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thomas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barath pinned against the cage. Barath gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barath tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas attempts a counter takedown but Barath avoids it well and moves away.
Thomas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barath fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Barath gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Thomas moves into the clinch.
Barath is trying to push Thomas away but Thomas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Barath tries to pull guard but Thomas holds him up against the cage and eventually Barath drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Thomas closes the distance and pushes Barath back into the cage.
Thomas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barath can do to turn this around?#TD#
Thomas pulls guard effortlessly.
Chris Barath has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Debrickashaw Thomas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thomas is on top in guard. #REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
Debrickashaw Thomas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thomas 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Debrickashaw Thomas!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2016

#R1#
Barath shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gomez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Barath.
Barath circles away from the clinch attempt
and Barath counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gomez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Gomez gets a clinch.
Gomez struggles to land a body shot inside as Barath controls his hands.
Barath jumps guard but Gomez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Barath. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barath pushes Gomez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barath blocking some punches.
Barath tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gomez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Barath wants to stall. #BC#
Barath breaks the clinch. #T1#
Barath shoots in looking for a takedown. Gomez tries to sprawl out of it but Barath keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gomez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Gomez gets a clinch.
Gomez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Barath drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gomez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Come on Gomez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Barath breaks the clinch.
Barath misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gomez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barath moves away.
Gomez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barath.
Gomez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Barath counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chris Barath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barath dives in for a single leg takedown but Gomez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Barath shoots in for a takedown but Gomez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gomez doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Barath counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T3#
The referee calls for Gomez to work.
Barath is looking to control Gomez's arms but Gomez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Barath has his back to the cage.
Gomez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Barath wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Gomez pulls Barath into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gomez is on top in guard. #REVB#
Gomez postures up in Barath's guard and throws a big left but Barath blocks it.
Gomez throws a big elbow that misses.
Gomez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gomez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gomez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Gomez trying to control from half guard but Barath is working away.
Gomez thows a huge punch but Barath dodges it nicely.
Gomez thows a huge punch but Barath dodges it nicely.
Gomez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barath does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barath avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gomez.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barath tries to roll over but Gomez keeps him under control.
Barath is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Gomez is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Barath is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Salva Gomez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 08, 2016

#R1#
Crusher scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jab by Crusher.
Crusher digs a good body shot into Barath's ribs.
Barath pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barath misses with a takedown
and Crusher counters with a left to the body.
A jab from Crusher finds it's way through Barath's defenses.
Barath throws a low kick, looking for Crusher's leg but Crusher calmly moves out of range. #KD2#
Crusher cracks Barath with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Crusher has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Barath to stand back up!#ROC2#
Barath is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Chris Barath has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crusher scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barath doesn't seem bothered though.
Oh Barath is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barath is breathing heavily.
Barath is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Crusher doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Barath crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Barath's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Can Crusher!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2016

#R1#
Tuncer looks to land a combination but Barath avoids it well.
Barath tries to counter with a takedown but Tuncer is quick to defend against it.
Tuncer misses with a hook.#TD#
Barath closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tuncer's guard.
Barath is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barath controlling from the top position.
Barath slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Barath is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Tuncer looks calm but he's in trouble here. Barath gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Tuncer is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Barath lets go of the hold and Tuncer can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chris Barath!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Barath changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tuncer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tuncer is working to avoid the ground and pound but Barath connects with a decent elbow.
Tuncer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barath on the ground.
Barath taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Tuncer is looking to get back to his feet here but Barath is keeping cool and he's managed to take Tuncer's back.
Barath really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Tuncer.
Tuncer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Barath has got one arm under Tuncer's chin. This could be trouble... Tuncer trying to control the other hand but Barath gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Tuncer has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chris Barath!

Event: Sin City 10 Lahey v Shreve
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
Barath throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Charlsworth 's waist but Charlsworth gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barath off to one side.
Barath misses with a double jab. #CL#
Barath gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Charlsworth lands an elbow that stopped Barath in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Chris Barath has been cut.
Charlsworth throws an elbow but it misses.
Charlsworth lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Charlsworth stalling against the cage.
Barath is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Charlsworth is defending well.
Charlsworth takes an elbow to the temple.
A bit of stalling here from Charlsworth .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charlsworth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barath's efforts to push away.
Charlsworth lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Charlsworth taking a breather.
Charlsworth lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1#
Charlsworth will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Barath up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Charlsworth .
Charlsworth creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barath's defenses. #CUT2#
Chris Barath's cut is getting worse.
Barath tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Charlsworth smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Barath. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barath misses with a jab, cross combination.
Charlsworth steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Barath.
A jab from Charlsworth misses.
Barath is looking to counter the offense by Charlsworth and move into the clinch.#CL#
Barath closes the distance and clinches.
Charlsworth avoiding damage.
Charlsworth lands an elbow inside that Barath shrugs off.
Barath has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Barath is trying to stall.
Charlsworth lands an elbow inside that Barath shrugs off. #T2#
Charlsworth lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
Chris Barath's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nice elbow from Charlsworth .
Barath tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Charlsworth smiles and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Charlsworth .
Ethan Charlsworth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Charlsworth lands with a kick to the ribs.
Charlsworth scores with a jab.#CL2#
Barath gets tackled into the cage by Charlsworth . Charlsworth maintains the clinch.
Barath misses with a punch on the inside.
Barath tries to pull guard but Charlsworth won't allow it.
Barath is breathing heavily.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Charlsworth takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Barath is trying to pull guard but Charlsworth has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Charlsworth displaying some good clinch control by pressing Barath up against the cage.
Barath tries to pull guard but Charlsworth forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Barath changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Charlsworth fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Barath chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Charlsworth can pounce on him.
Charlsworth has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Barath uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Charlsworth .
Jab by Charlsworth .
Charlsworth looks to land a right hand but Barath moved out of range.
Barath takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Barath pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barath blocks a head kick by Charlsworth .
Charlsworth jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ethan Charlsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4##CL#
Barath takes the fight into the clinch.
Charlsworth lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
Jeez, Chris Barath's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chris Barath's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ethan Charlsworth !
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ethan Charlsworth made sure he mentioned Pitt Nutrition 160Q! 10% Laundry plus fees!!!, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: TUF round 3
Date: Aug 31, 2016

#R1#
Kumaran doesn't manage to clinch there - Barath circles away.
Barath wants to counter with a clinch but Kumaran pushes him away.
Barath blocks a head kick by Kumaran.
Barath unleashes a big counter combination but Kumaran bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Kumaran takes the fight into the clinch.
Barath'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.
Barath scores with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barath lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kumaran prevents the takedown attempt.
Barath has Kumaran pressed against the cage, preventing Kumaran from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Kumaran looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barath dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Barath is trying to pull guard but Kumaran turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Barath is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kumaran pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pranav Kumaran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Barath.#BC2#
Barath pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Barath gets a clinch.
Barath is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kumaran pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kumaran is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Kumaran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Kumaran tries to clinch there but Barath circles away.
Kumaran is looking to clinch.
Kumaran throws a head kick that misses.
Kumaran tries a head kick but it misses.
Kumaran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barath swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Barath moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Barath manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Barath rushes Kumaran and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Barath breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kumaran tries a head kick but it misses.
Kumaran fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kumaran is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3##CL2#
Barath closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Barath's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kumaran looks to clinch
and Barath counters with a left and a right that stings Kumaran.
Barath tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Barath has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barath makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kumaran has Barath pressed against the cage, preventing Barath from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barath tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nice elbow from Kumaran. #CUT#
It looks like Chris Barath has been cut.#T4#
Barath tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kumaran just stands there and leans against the cage.
Barath wants a takedown but no success here.
Barath looks winded!#BC#
Kumaran breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kumaran tries to close the distance and clinch but Barath swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barath fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barath dives in and grabs Kumaran's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kumaran pushes down on Barath's head and hops out.
Kumaran stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kumaran wants it to stay on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barath closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kumaran circles away.
Kumaran appears to be looking for a big counter.
Barath circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kumaran wants to clinch up but Barath keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Barath dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Barath'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.
#R2#
Kumaran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barath only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kumaran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kumaran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Kumaran gets tackled into the cage by Barath. Barath maintains the clinch.
Barath is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kumaran gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Barath is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kumaran to keep the fight standing.
Kumaran letting Barath take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kumaran throws an elbow but it misses. #BC2#
Barath manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Barath shoots in for a takedown but Kumaran shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pranav Kumaran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Barath.
Barath is breathing heavily.#CL#
Kumaran darts in and clinches Barath up against the cage.
Barath wants to take the fight to the mat but Kumaran manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Barath avoiding damage.
Barath is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Barath jumps guard but Kumaran turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Kumaran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kumaran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barath swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kumaran looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
A jab from Barath misses.
As Barath looks to move away, Kumaran throws a big counter combo but Barath just gets out of the way.
Barath tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kumaran swivels and escapes.
Barath fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Kumaran.
Kumaran tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Kumaran.
Kumaran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Barath moves into range and clinches up with Kumaran.#BC#
Kumaran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Barath gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barath blocks an elbow strike.#T3##BC2#
Barath's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barath fails with a takedown attempt.
Kumaran throws a head kick that misses.
Barath let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kumaran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barath swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barath is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kumaran tries to clinch but Barath is having none of it.
Kumaran tries to clinch there but Barath circles away.
Pranav Kumaran is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Kumaran clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Kumaran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Barath avoids the head kick by Kumaran.
Kumaran slaps away a takedown attempt from Barath, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pranav Kumaran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kumaran looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice takedown defense from Kumaran. No joy for Barath on that attempt.
Kumaran slaps away a takedown attempt from Barath, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kumaran avoids the head kick by Barath.
Kumaran lands a high kick!
Kumaran is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pranav Kumaran dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Barath's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kumaran lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick from Kumaran lands but Barath takes it in his stride.
Kumaran defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barath.
Kumaran throws a head kick but Barath moves out of range.
Kumaran tries a head kick but it misses.
Pranav Kumaran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Barath clinches. #BC2#
Barath pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barath throws a front kick that sends Kumaran stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kumaran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barath paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barath lands a nice shot that snaps Kumaran's head back. #T1#
Barath tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kumaran sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barath somewhat.
Barath avoids the head kick by Kumaran.
Kumaran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barath shoots in but no luck this time.
Pranav Kumaran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Barath.
Kumaran pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Barath has closed the distance and engaged Kumaran in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Barath wants a takedown but no success here. #T2#
Kumaran is pressed up against the cage. Barath has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kumaran down to the mat. Kumaran avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Barath shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kumaran sprawls well. Kumaran wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barath gets slowly back to his feet.
Kumaran throws a head kick that misses.
Barath avoids the head kick by Kumaran.
Kumaran tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Barath counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kumaran moves in looking to clinch but Barath pushes him off.#T3#
Kumaran stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kumaran wants it to stay on the feet.
Kumaran is looking to clinch but Barath is avoiding it.
Barath connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barath shoots in for a double leg but Kumaran sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Kumaran was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Barath shoots and misses
and Kumaran counters with a left and a right that stings Barath. #CL2#
Kumaran gets tackled into the cage by Barath. Barath maintains the clinch.
Barath jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kumaran walks away with a smile on his face. Barath gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Barath fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kumaran avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Barath blocks a head kick by Kumaran.
Despite the aggression on Barath's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Barath shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kumaran as he avoids it easily.
Barath shoots for a takedown but Kumaran saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Barath. #ES#
Kumaran sneaks out the side door and pushes Barath away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kumaran looks to clinch
and Barath counters with a stiff right hand.
Kumaran tries a head kick but it misses.
Kumaran fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barath fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pranav Kumaran showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kumaran 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pranav Kumaran!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2016

#R1#
Barath feints and then cracks Garza's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Garza down.
Garza gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barath counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Garza misses with a double jab.
Barath wants to clinch.#TD2#
Barath shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Garza is trying to defend but Barath finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barath controlling the action here.
Barath trying to control from half guard but Garza is working away.
Garza really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Garza trying to control here.
Barath really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Garza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU2#
Barath decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Barath misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barath throws a head kick that misses
and Garza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Garza stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Garza wants it to stay on the feet.
As Barath backs away, Garza returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Barath throws a leg kick
and Garza counters with a left to the body.
Garza fails with the takedown.
Barath is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Garza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barath swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Garza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barath shoots in looking for a takedown. Garza tries to sprawl out of it but Barath keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Garza manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Garza dives in and grabs Barath's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barath pushes down on Garza's head and hops out.
Garza connects with a body shot.
Barath tries to clinch
and Garza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Garza drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barath pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Barath clinches up against the cage.
Garza can't get the takedown.
Garza drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barath gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Garza tries to score a body lock takedown but Barath shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Garza is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Barath breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Garza shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Barath napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Barath bucks up and tries to throw Garza off but instead Garza has got his back!#T4#
I really don't envy Barath right now.
Barath wants to get back to his feet.
Barath trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Garza is persistently looking for the submission but Barath is defending it well.
Barath trying to control the hands but Garza won't let him.
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 Jesus Garza will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Barath looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Garza was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barath.#TD#
Garza looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Barath!#ES2#
Barath throws Garza to one side and escapes!
Barath tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Garza jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nice sprawl there from Barath as Garza shoots in.#TD#
Garza 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barath is on top in guard. #REVB#
Barath throwing strikes but missing.
Barath wants to stand but Garza has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Barath trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Garza keeping full guard, as Barath tries to pass. #SUB2#
Barath drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Garza manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barath has Garza in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Barath is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Barath trying to control the position. #ES2#
Barath pushes Garza off and gets back to his feet.
Barath swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Garza.
Barath misses with a takedown attempt
and Garza counters with a left and a right that stings Barath.
Barath swats away the attempt to clinch by Garza.
Barath was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3#
Barath misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barath is breathing heavily.
Garza has a takedown stuffed.
Barath fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jesus Garza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Barath.
Barath throws a head kick that misses.
Chris Barath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garza leaves Barath with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barath stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barath wants it to stay on the feet.#T4#
Garza shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barath but Barath pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Barath drives through and clinches with Garza against the cage.
Barath drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barath avoiding damage as Garza throws knees to the body. #TD#
Garza gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Barath regains guard. #ES2#
Barath scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barath pinned against the cage. Barath gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Barath showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Garza shoots in but Barath avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Garza shoots in for a double leg but Barath sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Garza changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barath tries to avoid it but Garza manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barath to the ground. Barath escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Garza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barath misses with a body kick.
Barath tests Garza's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Barath gets caught napping as Garza dives in and scores a takedown. Barath manages to retain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Barath looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Garza has picked Barath up and slammed him! Barath can't keep hold of the triangle and Garza manages to pass to side control!#SU#
Garza stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barath lands with a kick to the temple. Garza shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T1#
Garza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barath sprawls well. Barath wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Garza gets slowly back to his feet.
Garza sets himself, and Barath steps forward looking for the clinch! Garza avoids it this time.#TD2#
Barath changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Garza looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Garza bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Garza explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T2#
Garza fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barath avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Garza. No joy for Barath on that attempt.
Barath tries a head kick but it misses.
Barath stuffs the takedown attempt from Garza. Garza gets slowly back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barath shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Garza as he jumps to the side.
Garza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Garza misses with a two punch combination.
Garza fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barath avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Barath clinches with his opponent.
Barath misses with a knee to the head.
Garza throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barath is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Garza is defending well.#T4#
Barath tries to circle away but Garza has him pinned against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Barath. #TD#
Garza has Barath pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Garza pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Barath tumbling to the mat - Garza dives into Barath's guard.
Barath wants to get back to his feet but Garza passes into half guard.
Barath is trying to control but can't.
Barath avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Garza. #SUB#
Garza is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

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 Jesus Garza.
I think Garza 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jesus Garza!

Event: DFC Sin City 5
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1##TD#
Pete gets a double leg takedown into Barath's guard.#SU#
Pete decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Barath lands with a shot to the body.
Pete looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Pete instigates a clinch.
Pete tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barath just stands there and leans against the cage.
Barath prevents Pete from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Pete manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pete avoids the head kick by Barath.
Pete tries to clinch up.
Barath tries to clinch but Pete moves out of range.
Pete seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pete fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barath throws out a counter right but Pete avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Pete. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Barath throws a head kick but Pete moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Pete.
Barath shoots in for a takedown but Pete shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Pete gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pete really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pete is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Barath manages to break the clinch.
Barath scores with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Barath clinches up with Pete and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Pete breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pete fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pete is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Barath gets a takedown into half guard.
Pete tries to kick Barath off in order to stand up. Barath Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Barath decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Barath fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pete to the ground. Barath is now in Pete's guard.
Barath looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pete working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Barath controls from within his opponent's guard.
Barath slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pete is trying to escape the position but Barath is controlling the position.
Barath lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Barath working away.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pete is looking to regain half guard here but Barath keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Barath is working to tighten his grip on Pete's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Pete has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Barath is really squeezing tight and eventually Pete passes out! Barath breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Chris Barath!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2016

#R1#
Barath tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Eldoz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barath wants to clinch up but Eldoz keeps it at a distance.
Barath shoots in looking for a takedown but Eldoz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barath's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Eldoz lands a leg kick that knocks Barath off balance momentarily.
Eldoz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Chris Barath has been cut.
Eldoz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC2#
Barath is rocked!
Eldoz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barath tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barath tries to clinch but Eldoz is having none of it.
Eldoz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barath drops down looking for a counter takedown but Eldoz sprawls and moves away.
Eldoz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Eldoz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from Eldoz.
Eldoz tries a head kick but it misses.
Barath takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Barath clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barath trying to stall but Eldoz improves his position.
Barath is pressed up against the cage. Eldoz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barath down to the mat. Barath avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jose Eldoz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Eldoz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barath.
Barath tries to clinch but Eldoz moves away
and Eldoz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Eldoz should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Eldoz throws a head kick that misses.
Eldoz tries a head kick but it misses.
Barath throws out a leg kick but Eldoz moves out of range and Barath only half commits.
Eldoz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jose Eldoz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eldoz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Barath wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Eldoz tries a head kick but it misses.
Eldoz looks winded!
Barath wants to clinch
and Eldoz counters with a big head kick but Barath shrugs it off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barath looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barath moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromEldoz.
Eldoz throws a head kick but Barath moves out of range.
Barath looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2##TD#
Barath dives in and scores a takedown into Eldoz's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barath stands up over Eldoz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eldoz wants to stand and escape but Barath is having none of it.
Barath stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eldoz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barath prevents Eldoz from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Eldoz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Barath slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Barath throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Barath tries to score with some ground and pound. Eldoz controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Barath prevents Eldoz from escaping the position.#T3##SUB#
Eldoz tries to escape back to his feet but Barath has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Eldoz's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Eldoz is tapping! Barath saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chris Barath!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 22, 2016

#R1##TD#
Clements is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Barath's half guard.
Barath is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clements throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Clements trying to control from half guard but Barath is working away.
Clements sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barath defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barath is looking to get back to full guard here but Clements has managed to pass to side control instead.
Clements trying to control the position but Barath is working away.
Barath tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Clements wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Barath is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Clements is controlling him well.
Clements throws an elbow but Barath slips to the side and avoids it well.
Barath defending against the ground and pound.
Clements 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.
Barath taking a bit of punishment here - Clements scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clements misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Barath avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Clements.
Barath is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barath can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Barath shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Clements's guard.
Clements looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barath is one step ahead there.
Clements pulls Barath in close to prevent any damage.
Barath won't allow Clements to sweep him here. #T3#
Barath is looking to work some ground and pound but Clements has wrist control.
Barath preventing the sweep.
Barath postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clements is trying to control the position but Barath postures up.
Barath wants to pass the guard but Clements is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clements is on top in guard. #REVR#
Barath trying to control the position here.
Barath looking to control. #T4#
Barath working a defensive guard but Clements passes into half guard.
Clements throws a strike but Barath avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Clements won't allow Barath to get back to his feet.
Clements is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Clements will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barath wants to sweep here but Clements controlling him for the moment.
Barath looks winded!
Barath being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Clements dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Clements throws a series of punches but Barath avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Barath shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Barath showed some decent athleticism there.
Clements manages to get to full guard.
Clements pulls Barath in to control the position.
Barath postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clements looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Barath puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Clements wants to control but Barath is keeping busy.
Clements really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Clements won't allow Barath to pass to mount. #T1#
Clements pushes Barath off looking to stand but Barath dives back in and keeps control.
Clements moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barath wants to control from the top but Clements keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clements is on top in guard. #REVR#
Clements has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Clements looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Clements seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Barath for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Clements landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Barath is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barath working a defensive guard but Clements passes into half guard. #T3#
Barath is not content to let Clements control the position.
Clements controlling the pace.
Clements throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barath wants to control but Clements is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Clements throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Barath's head.
Barath blocks a head kick by Clements.
Clements throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4##TD2#
Barath closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Clements's guard.#ES#
Clements has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Barath has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Clements tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barath just stands there and leans against the cage.
Clements jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barath walks away with a smile on his face. Clements gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chris Barath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Barath moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clements tries to pull guard but Barath won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernesto Clements. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barath trying to land knees to the body. #TD2#
Barath gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Clements regains guard.
Barath stopping the sweep attempt from Clements.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barath controlling from the top position.
Barath passes into half 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 Ernesto Clements will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Clements gets caught flat footed, as Barath shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Clements looking to control.
Barath stopping the sweep attempt from Clements.
Clements has control of Barath's left arm, preventing Barath from doing any damage.
Clements continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barath is stalling in the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clements is on top in guard. #REVR#
Clements trying to control the position from guard on top but Barath is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barath looking to control.
Barath looking for a sweep. Not yet Barath, not yet. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Clements is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ernesto Clements overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clements controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barath pulls Clements in to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Clements is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barath can do to turn this around?
Clements swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barath is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD2#
Barath closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Barath in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #ES#
Clements throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Clements smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Clements. Those never looked like landing.
Clements takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Clements misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD2#
Barath drives through with a takedown into Clements's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Clements is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Barath gets control of Clements's arms and successfully pulls guard. Barath will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Clements cracks Barath with a solid left hand.
Clements is looking to work some ground and pound but Barath has wrist control.
Barath is looking to sweep but instead, Clements has passed into half guard. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Clements is looking for a kimura but Barath is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Clements to get the leverage.
Barath is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernesto Clements showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clements, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernesto Clements!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2016

#R1##TD#
Walsh looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Barath is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walsh pulls his head out easily.
Barath tries to roll over but Walsh keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walsh takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SU#
Walsh decides to stand up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Barath closes the distance and clinches.
Barath stalling. #T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Barath.
Walsh is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Walsh wants the takedown. Barath is fighting it off but Walsh persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Barath's guard against the cage.
Walsh showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU#
Walsh stands up and waves to Barath to follow him.
Barath wants to clinch up but Walsh keeps it at a distance.
Walsh tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Barath manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Barath pushes Walsh up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Barath breaks from the clinch.
Barath shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Walsh but Walsh pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Walsh seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Walsh shoots in for a takedown but Barath shows good takedown defense.
Nice takedown defense from Barath. No joy for Walsh on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chase Walsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barath.
Walsh went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Walsh gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Barath to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Walsh kicks Barath off and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barath wants to clinch.
Walsh tries to counter with a takedown but Barath is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Walsh dives in and grabs Barath's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barath pushes down on Walsh's head and hops out.
Walsh tries for a takedown but Barath sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barath fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Walsh seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Barath instigates a clinch.
Barath is trying to break the clinch but Walsh has him pressed against the cage.
Walsh is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barath pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4##BC2#
Barath breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barath shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Walsh defends it nicely.
Barath looks winded!#CL2#
Barath clinches up with Walsh and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barath is trying to drag Walsh to the mat but Walsh just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Barath is defending well against a takedown attempt.
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 Chase Walsh will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Barath or perhaps it was just good defense by Walsh, which made it look bad.
Walsh misses with a takedown attempt - Barath sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Walsh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Barath fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Walsh, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barath changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Walsh fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Barath moves to clinch but Walsh breaks away #TD#
and Walsh counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Barath! #T1#
Walsh staying calm.
Barath tries to buck Walsh off but Walsh is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Barath's face as Walsh controls the position.
Walsh works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Walsh lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Walsh in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SU#
Walsh decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Barath is breathing heavily.
Barath looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Walsh counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Barath pushes Walsh off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Walsh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barath sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2#
Barath throws a head kick but Walsh moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Walsh moves into the clinch successfully.
A frustrated look appears on Barath's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barath tries to work over Walsh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Walsh has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Barath avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chase Walsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barath trying to stall but Walsh improves his position.
Barath tries to stall but Walsh uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Barath tries to break the clinch but Walsh is controlling the position.
Barath misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3##TD#
Walsh is trying to trip Barath. He has hold of a leg but Barath is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Walsh persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Walsh is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Walsh with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SU#
Walsh gets to his feet - Barath follows without any prompting.
Walsh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chris Barath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walsh stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Walsh wants it to stay on the feet.
Barath with a poor takedown #TD#
and Walsh counters with a nice double leg into side control. Barath won't be happy with that. #SU#
Walsh decides to stand back up. Walsh steps back and let's Barath get back to his feet.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Walsh. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walsh happy to just control the position for now.
Walsh has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walsh scores with punches from side control.
Barath trying to remain calm as Walsh controls from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chase Walsh dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Barath fails with an attempt to clinch.
Walsh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Walsh sets himself, and Barath steps forward looking for the clinch! Walsh avoids it this time.
Barath shoots in for a takedown but Walsh shows good takedown defense.
Barath swinging wildly here.
Walsh is looking to counter the offense by Barath and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Barath clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barath tries a body shot but Walsh blocks it.
Barath is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Barath gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Barath takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Barath is trying to control the action in half guard but Walsh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Walsh keeping hold of Barath's head, controlling as best he can.
Walsh works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barath must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#ES#
Walsh has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Barath off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Barath looks for a takedown but Walsh sprawls well.
Walsh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barath swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chase Walsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Walsh closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Walsh lands in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Walsh's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Barath is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walsh defends well.#SU#
Walsh decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Walsh.
Chase Walsh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Walsh gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Barath tries for a takedown but Walsh manages to get underhooks.
Walsh drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barath pulls his leg out and moves away.
Barath with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Walsh holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Barath jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Walsh walks away with a smile on his face. Barath gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Barath wants to clinch#TD#
and Walsh counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Walsh not doing much here. #T4##SU#
Walsh gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD#
Barath gets caught flat footed, as Walsh shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Walsh slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU#
Walsh stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walsh goes for a double leg but Barath avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barath continues to drive forward.
Barath throws a combination. Walsh tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chase Walsh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Walsh, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chase Walsh!

Event: QFC Tournament 651 Round 1
Date: Jul 15, 2016

#R1#
Barath misses with a takedown attempt - Lesnoor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lesnoor with the counter takedown but Barath avoids it easily.
Barath misses with a few strikes there. #TD2#
Lesnoor scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Barath wants to stand back up but Lesnoor manages to pass into side control.
Barath knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lesnoor on the ground.
Barath wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lesnoor is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Barath is trying to escape and Lesnoor transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Barath is forced to tap! Nice work there by Lesnoor! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Lesnoor!

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