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Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Just Bleed 6
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Alves gets a takedown into half guard.
Alves is trying to control the action in half guard but Barao is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Barao actively working from the bottom here.
Alves wants to pass the guard but Barao is defending well. #SUB2#
Barao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barao tries to roll over but Alves keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves wants to pass to mount but Barao is defending the position.
Barao is in trouble now - Alves has advanced to mount!
Barao is trying to escape the mount but Alves keeps good control and instead manages to take Barao's back.
#T1#
Barao is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Barao fending off the submission attempt from Alves.
Barao can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alves tries to get the hooks in deep but Barao pushed the leg off.
Barao is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Alves struggling to keep hold of the position.
Barao rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Barao is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alves's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alves's back!#SUB2#
Barao is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Alves has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Alves rolls, trying to escape but Barao keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Alves defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Barao's arms. #T2##SUB2#
Barao is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Alves defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alves tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Barao has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Alves is in real trouble here. Barao gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Alves is tapping out! Barao wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Renan Barao!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2016 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
Raptor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD#
Raptor gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Raptor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Raptor is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barao is just riding it out for now. Raptor eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Raptor wants to work for an arm triangle but Barao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Raptor is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barao wants to get back to full guard.
Raptor is pressing down on Barao's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barao is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raptor prevents Barao from improving his position.#SUB2#
Barao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Raptor pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Raptor seems to be working for a kimura but Barao defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Barao looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB2#
Barao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barao is not content to let Raptor control the position.#SUB#
Raptor seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Raptor is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Raptor wants to pass the guard but Barao is defending well. #SUB#
Raptor is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Raptor is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Barao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Raptor pulls his head out easily.
Barao is pressing down on Raptor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Barao being controlled here, momentarily. #T2##SUB2#
Raptor is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Barao has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Raptor is looking to defend but Barao has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Raptor! Barao pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Raptor taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Renan Barao!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Martinez.
Paul Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinez cracks Barao with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Martinez there.
Barao moves forwards but Martinez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Martinez.
Martinez lunges at Barao with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barao's hand.
No joy there for Martinez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Martinez just misses with a punch to the body.
Martinez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barao backs up against the cage.
#T1#
Martinez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#ROC#
Barao is rocked!
Martinez drops Barao with a straight right hand, right on the button! Martinez follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Martinez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 08, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Monomah fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barao, pushing him back against the cage.
Barao is trying to break the clinch but Monomah has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Monomah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Monomah has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Monomah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Monomah really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Monomah has a takedown stuffed.
Monomah shoots for a double leg takedown but Barao sprawls well. He's pushed Monomah's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Monomah darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Monomah darts in and clinches Barao up against the cage.
Monomah is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barao to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Monomah. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Monomah pulls guard.
Monomah keeping full guard, as Barao tries to pass. #T1##SUB#
Monomah has his foot on Barao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barao works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Barao drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barao jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Monomah is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Barao drops back looking for a leg! Monomah is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Monomah manages to kick Barao off! Barao jumps back into Monomah's guard.
Monomah looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Monomah is working hard here to advance position.
Barao stops Monomah from standing up.
Monomah keeping full guard, as Barao tries to pass.
Monomah trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Barao is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2##SUB2#
Barao drops back looking for a leg! Monomah is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Monomah manages to kick Barao off! Barao jumps back into Monomah's guard.
Barao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barao pushing down on Monomah's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Barao wants to work for an arm triangle but Monomah is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Barao seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Barao is trying to work for a kimura but Monomah is defending well.
Monomah moves into full guard.
#T3#
Monomah is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Monomah is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Barao is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Monomah's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Monomah's back!
I really don't envy Monomah right now.
#SUB2#
Barao working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Monomah is doing well to defend. Barao seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Monomah is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Renan Barao!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Barao dodges the punch combination from Saki.
Saki misses with a hook.
Barao slips a jab from Saki.
An attempted straight right counter from Barao misses the target.#CL2#
Saki moves into the clinch.
Saki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barao takes an elbow to the forehead.
Saki struggles to land a body shot inside as Barao controls his hands.
Saki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Barao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Saki lands an elbow just above Barao 's eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barao takes an elbow to the temple.
Barao blocks a body shot from Saki.
Saki lands an elbow inside.
A body shot lands from Saki.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Saki.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saki lands an elbow that stopped Barao in his tracks for a moment. #T1#
Barao wants to break the clinch but can't.
Saki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saki lands a nice elbow.
Barao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Saki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barao's efforts to push away.
Barao has had enough of the clinch but Saki keeps him there for the moment.
Nice elbow from Saki.
Saki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Saki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barao backwards.
Saki lands an elbow inside that Barao shrugs off.
Saki tries a knee to the head but Barao blocks it.
Saki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Saki struggles to land a body shot inside as Barao controls his hands.
Saki lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Saki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Saki lands an elbow that stopped Barao in his tracks for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Saki.
#ROC2#
Barao is rocked!
Saki lands a body punch.
Oh Barao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saki pushes Barao back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barao can't break the clinch.
Saki lands an elbow inside.
Saki digs a right hand into Barao's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barao's gas tank.
Saki lands a big knee to the head and Barao goes down! Saki pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oroku Saki!
During a confident post fight interview, Oroku Saki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Kudo:Blood Sports
Date: Aug 29, 2016 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD2#
Bishop shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Barao is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Barao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bishop is trying to work for a kimura but Barao is defending well.
Barao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bishop controlling the action here.
Bishop passes to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barao is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Barao is in a horrible position here. Bishop smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bishop content just to control the position here.
The referee warns Barao that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#SUB2#
Bishop working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bishop punishing his opponent with strikes.
Barao really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bishop landing strikes from the mount and Barao is in trouble!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bishop is landing with some decent strikes but Barao is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC2#
Barao is rocked!
Bishop controlling the position easily from mount.
Oh Barao is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bishop lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Barao hang on?
Barao tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Bishop connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Barao is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bishop looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bishop lands a couple of good shots and Barao has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop is landing big shots and Barao is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryan Bishop!
A very excited looking Bryan Bishop made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Kudo: Championship of Russia
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Volya closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Volya.
Barao takes an elbow to the forehead.
Volya misses with an elbow strike.
Volya creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barao's defenses.
Volya lands an elbow that stopped Barao in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Volya.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Volya.
Nice elbow from Volya.
Barao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Barao takes an elbow to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volya keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barao's efforts to push away.
Barao avoids the elbow strike from Volya, against the cage.
Volya comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Barao takes an elbow to the temple.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Volya just misses with a elbow thrown towards Barao's brow.
Barao wants to get back to striking at distance but Volya won't allow it.
Barao avoids the elbow strike from Volya, against the cage.
Volya throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T1#
Volya lands an elbow that stopped Barao in his tracks for a moment.
Volya lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Volya.
Volya gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Barao takes an elbow to the temple.
Barao takes an elbow to the forehead. #ROC2#
Barao is rocked!
Barao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oh Barao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barao avoids the elbow strike from Volya, against the cage.
Barao blocks an elbow strike.
Barao avoids the elbow strike from Volya, against the cage.
Volya throws an elbow but it misses.
Barao seems to have got his legs back now.
Volya lands an elbow that stopped Barao in his tracks for a moment.
Barao tries to circle away but Volya has him pinned against the cage.
Volya lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Volya lands an elbow inside that Barao shrugs off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volya throws an elbow but it misses.
Volya lands a damaging elbow.
Barao working hard to break the clinch.
Barao wants to get back to striking at distance but Volya won't allow it.
Volya lands a nice elbow.
Volya lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
Volya has Barao pressed against the cage, preventing Barao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Barao's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Volya lands an elbow inside that Barao shrugs off.
Volya lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Volya looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Volya throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Volya lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Volya.
Barao takes an elbow to the forehead.
Barao takes an elbow to the temple.
Barao takes an elbow to the forehead.
Barao takes an elbow to the forehead.
Barao takes an elbow to the temple.
Volya gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Barao tries to break the clinch but Volya is controlling the position.
Volya lands an elbow just above Barao 's eye.
Volya misses with an elbow strike.
#T3#
Volya lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Volya lands an elbow just above Barao 's eye.
Volya gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Volya creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barao's defenses.
Barao blocks an elbow strike.
Volya throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Volya lands a damaging elbow.
Barao is trying to force a seperation but Volya has the dominant position.
Nice elbow from Volya.
Barao wants to get back to striking at distance but Volya won't allow it.
Barao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Volya lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Volya.
Volya lands a nice elbow.
Volya gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volya lands an elbow inside that Barao shrugs off.
Volya creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barao's defenses. #T4#
A frustrated look appears on Barao's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Volya lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Volya.
Barao tries to circle away but Volya has him pinned against the cage.
Volya lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Barao takes an elbow to the forehead.
Volya gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Volya creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barao's defenses.
Volya lands an elbow just above Barao 's eye.
Volya lands a damaging elbow.
Volya lands an elbow that stopped Barao in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volya lands an elbow inside that Barao shrugs off.
Barao wants to break the clinch but can't.
Volya lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Volya lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Volya dominated that round.
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##CL2#
Volya moves into the clinch.
Volya looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Volya creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Volya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barao blocks an elbow strike from Volya.
Volya throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Volya pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Volya pushes off an throws an elbow but Barao leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Barao dodges an elbow strike from Volya.
Volya throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Barao blocks an elbow strike.
Barao avoids the elbow strike from Volya, against the cage.
Volya looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Barao blocks an elbow strike.
Barao working hard to break the clinch.
Volya misses with an elbow strike.
Barao blocks the elbow strike.
Barao has had enough of the clinch but Volya keeps him there for the moment.
Barao blocks the elbow strike.
Volya throws an elbow but it misses.
Barao avoids a wild elbow strike from Volya.
Volya pushes off an throws an elbow but Barao leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Barao takes an elbow to the forehead.
Volya lands an elbow inside that Barao shrugs off.
Barao blocks the elbow strike.
Volya looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Volya throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volya lands a nice elbow.
Barao is trying to force a seperation but Volya has the dominant position.
Volya lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T1#
Barao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Volya lands an elbow inside.
Barao takes an elbow to the forehead.
Volya keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barao's efforts to push away.
Volya lands a nice elbow.
Volya creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Barao can't break the clinch.
Barao takes an elbow to the forehead.
Volya lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Volya lands a damaging elbow.
Barao avoids a wild elbow strike from Volya.
Volya lands a nice elbow.
Volya lands an elbow that stopped Barao in his tracks for a moment.
Barao wants to get back to striking at distance but Volya won't allow it.
Nice elbow from Volya. #T2#
Volya lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice elbow from Volya.
Volya lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Volya lands an elbow inside.
Volya lands an elbow just above Barao 's eye.
Volya lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Volya throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Volya.
Barao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Volya lands an elbow that stopped Barao in his tracks for a moment.
Volya has Barao pressed against the cage, preventing Barao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Volya lands a nice elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Volya just misses with a elbow thrown towards Barao's brow.
Barao takes an elbow to the temple.
Volya throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Volya lands an elbow inside.
Volya lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T3#
Barao tries to circle away but Volya has him pinned against the cage.
Barao takes an elbow to the temple.
Volya misses with an elbow over the top.
Pavel Volya seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barao is trying to break free.
Volya comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Volya comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Volya throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Volya.
Volya pushes off an throws an elbow but Barao leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Volya.
Barao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Barao avoids a wild elbow strike from Volya.
Barao blocks the elbow strike.
Barao blocks an elbow strike from Volya.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Volya.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Volya. #T4#
Volya gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Volya lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volya lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Volya creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barao's defenses.
Barao tries to circle away but Volya has him pinned against the cage.
Nice elbow from Volya.
Volya lands an elbow that stopped Barao in his tracks for a moment.
Barao is trying to force a seperation but Volya has the dominant position.
Volya pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Volya lands an elbow that stopped Barao in his tracks for a moment.
Barao avoids the elbow strike from Volya, against the cage.
Volya misses with an elbow strike.
Volya lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barao blocks an elbow strike.
Volya gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Volya misses with an elbow over the top.
Barao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Volya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Volya forces Barao back against the cage and clinches.
Barao working hard to break the clinch.
Volya prevents Barao from breaking the clinch.
Volya misses with an elbow over the top.
Barao has had enough of the clinch but Volya keeps him there for the moment.
Volya lands a nice elbow.
Barao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Barao's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Volya gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Volya lands a damaging elbow.
Volya lands an elbow inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volya lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Barao takes an elbow to the temple.
Barao takes an elbow to the forehead.
Volya lands an elbow inside.
Volya lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1#
Barao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Volya lands an elbow that stopped Barao in his tracks for a moment.
Barao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Volya creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Barao! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Volya.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pavel Volya!
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Event:
New Casino: Bri vs Romanov
Date: Aug 17, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Ishpulatov instigates a clinch.
Ishpulatov lands a nice knee to the body.
Ishpulatov lands an elbow that stopped Barao in his tracks for a moment.
Ishpulatov lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ishpulatov obliges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ishpulatov.
Barao is breathing heavily.
Ishpulatov lands a knee to the body.
Ishpulatov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barao in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ishpulatov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Ishpulatov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ishpulatov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ishpulatov lands an elbow inside.
Ishpulatov working Barao over with knees to the body.
Barao takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ishpulatov lands a damaging elbow.
Ishpulatov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Barao takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees to the body from Ishpulatov.
Ishpulatov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T1#
Knees in the clinch landing for Ishpulatov.
Knees to the body from Ishpulatov.
Ishpulatov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ishpulatov lands a nice knee to the body.
Ishpulatov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ishpulatov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Ishpulatov.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ishpulatov.
Ishpulatov scores a nice knee to the body.
Ishpulatov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ishpulatov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barao's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ishpulatov lands a good knee to the midsection. Barao won't want to take too many of those.
Barao is trying to break the clinch but Ishpulatov has him pressed against the cage.
Ishpulatov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ishpulatov scores with a knee to the head.
#T2#
Ishpulatov lands a nice elbow.
Ishpulatov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ishpulatov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Barao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ishpulatov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ishpulatov throws an elbow but misses.
Ishpulatov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barao.
Barao is trying to break the clinch but Ishpulatov has him pressed against the cage.
Ishpulatov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barao has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ishpulatov throws an elbow but it misses.
Barao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barao can't break the clinch.
Ishpulatov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barao has had enough of the clinch but Ishpulatov keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
Barao has had enough of the clinch but Ishpulatov keeps him there for the moment.
Ishpulatov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Barao lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Barao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ishpulatov has him pressed against the cage.
Ishpulatov prevents Barao from breaking the clinch.
Barao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Barao working hard to break the clinch.
Ishpulatov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ishpulatov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ishpulatov prevents Barao from breaking the clinch.
Ishpulatov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Barao lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ishpulatov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ishpulatov trying to land knees to the body.
Barao tries to break the clinch but Ishpulatov is controlling the position.
Barao has had enough of the clinch but Ishpulatov keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Ishpulatov lands an elbow that stopped Barao in his tracks for a moment.
Barao takes a knee to the side of the body.
Barao working hard to break the clinch.
Barao is trying to push Ishpulatov away but Ishpulatov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ishpulatov lands an elbow that stopped Barao in his tracks for a moment.
Ishpulatov missing with knees to the body.
Ishpulatov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ishpulatov keeps control of Barao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barao wants to break free but Ishpulatov has control.
A frustrated look appears on Barao's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barao tries to break free but Ishpulatov pushes him back against the cage.
Barao is trying to push Ishpulatov away but Ishpulatov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Barao is trying to push Ishpulatov away but Ishpulatov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ishpulatov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ishpulatov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shavkat Ishpulatov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Ishpulatov clinches.
Ishpulatov lands an elbow inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ishpulatov.
Barao has had enough of the clinch but Ishpulatov keeps him there for the moment.
A knee to the head by Ishpulatov.
Ishpulatov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barao in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Barao wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ishpulatov lands a knee to the head.
Barao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ishpulatov lands an elbow inside that Barao shrugs off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barao takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ishpulatov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ishpulatov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ishpulatov lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ishpulatov working Barao over with knees to the body.
Barao wants to get back to striking at distance but Ishpulatov won't allow it.
#T1#
Barao is trying to push Ishpulatov away but Ishpulatov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ishpulatov misses with a knee strike.
Barao tries to break the clinch but Ishpulatov is controlling the position.
Barao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ishpulatov lands a knee to the body.
Ishpulatov landing knees to the head.
Barao wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ishpulatov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barao avoids it.
A frustrated look appears on Barao's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ishpulatov tries a knee to the head but Barao blocks it.
Ishpulatov misses with a knee to the head.
Barao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barao is trying to force a seperation but Ishpulatov has the dominant position.
Ishpulatov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barao avoids it.
Barao is trying to break the clinch but Ishpulatov has him pressed against the cage. #T2#
Barao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ishpulatov.
Shavkat Ishpulatov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ishpulatov has him pressed against the cage.
Ishpulatov working Barao over with knees to the body.
Barao is trying to break free.
Barao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ishpulatov lands a good knee to the midsection. Barao won't want to take too many of those.
Ishpulatov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ishpulatov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ishpulatov has Barao pressed against the cage, preventing Barao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ishpulatov trying to land knees to the body.
Barao is trying to force a seperation but Ishpulatov has the dominant position.#T3#
Ishpulatov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barao blocks it with crossed arms.
A frustrated look appears on Barao's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barao wants to get back to striking at distance but Ishpulatov won't allow it.
Ishpulatov scores a nice knee to the body.
Barao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ishpulatov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ishpulatov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Barao is trying to push Ishpulatov away but Ishpulatov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Barao is trying to break the clinch but Ishpulatov is controlling him.
Barao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ishpulatov has him pressed against the cage.
Ishpulatov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barao.
Barao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ishpulatov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ishpulatov has Barao pressed against the cage, preventing Barao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Ishpulatov keeps control of Barao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ishpulatov scores with a knee to the head.
Barao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barao tries to break the clinch but Ishpulatov is controlling the position.
Ishpulatov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barao working hard to break the clinch.
Ishpulatov lands a knee to the body.
Barao tries to break the clinch but Ishpulatov is controlling the position.
Ishpulatov scores a nice knee to the body.
Barao can't break the clinch.
Ishpulatov tries to land knees in the clinch but Barao avoids the damage to the body.
Barao avoids a wild elbow strike from Ishpulatov.
A frustrated look appears on Barao's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shavkat Ishpulatov 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Ishpulatov closes the distance but Barao moves to the side
and Barao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Ishpulatov instigates a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ishpulatov obliges.
Barao wants to get back to striking at distance but Ishpulatov won't allow it.
Barao is trying to break free.
Barao is trying to break free.
Ishpulatov crunches a lovely knee into Barao's ribcage.
Barao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ishpulatov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishpulatov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ishpulatov connects with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ishpulatov obliges.
Ishpulatov lands a damaging elbow. #T1#
Ishpulatov lands a knee to the head.
Ishpulatov prevents Barao from breaking the clinch.
Barao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ishpulatov has him pressed against the cage.
Barao takes an elbow to the temple.
Barao tries to break free but Ishpulatov pushes him back against the cage.
Barao takes a knee to the side of the body.
Barao working hard to break the clinch.
Ishpulatov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ishpulatov scores a nice knee to the body.
Barao wants to break free but Ishpulatov has control.
Ishpulatov working Barao over with knees to the body.
Barao avoids the elbow strike from Ishpulatov, against the cage.
Barao is trying to break the clinch but Ishpulatov has him pressed against the cage.
Ishpulatov with a knee to the head.
#T2#
Barao tries to break free but Ishpulatov pushes him back against the cage.
Ishpulatov lands an elbow inside.
Barao wants to break free but Ishpulatov has control.
Barao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ishpulatov lands a nice knee to the body.
Ishpulatov looking to throw knees to the head but Barao is blocking nicely.
Barao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barao takes an elbow to the forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barao wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knees to the body from Ishpulatov.
Barao is looking to break free of the clinch but Ishpulatov has double underhooks.
Barao is trying to force a seperation but Ishpulatov has the dominant position.
Ishpulatov lands a knee to the head.
Barao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Ishpulatov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Barao's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ishpulatov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barao avoids it.
Ishpulatov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barao.
Barao has had enough of the clinch but Ishpulatov keeps him there for the moment.
Barao managing to block the knees to the body from Ishpulatov.
Barao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ishpulatov trying to land knees to the body.
Barao managing to block the knees to the body from Ishpulatov.
Barao wants to break free but Ishpulatov has control.
Ishpulatov scores with a knee to the head.
Barao is trying to break the clinch but Ishpulatov has him pressed against the cage.
Ishpulatov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ishpulatov throws an elbow that misses.
Barao is trying to force a seperation but Ishpulatov has the dominant position.#T4#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ishpulatov obliges.
Ishpulatov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barao.
Barao avoiding damage as Ishpulatov throws knees to the body.
Barao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ishpulatov has him pressed against the cage.
Barao is trying to break the clinch but Ishpulatov has him pressed against the cage.
Ishpulatov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barao avoids it.
Barao tries to break the clinch but Ishpulatov is controlling the position.
Barao wants to get back to striking at distance but Ishpulatov won't allow it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ishpulatov.
Ishpulatov keeps control of Barao as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ishpulatov has Barao pressed against the cage, preventing Barao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ishpulatov trying to land knees to the body.
Ishpulatov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barao blocks it with crossed arms.
Renan Barao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ishpulatov lands a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shavkat Ishpulatov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ishpulatov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 24:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 24:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shavkat Ishpulatov!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 664 Round 4
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Barao displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from MacCain. #TD2#
MacCain scores with a takedown into Barao's guard.#SUB#
Barao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacCain defends well.
MacCain makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacCain sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Barao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Barao is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
MacCain with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1##SUB#
Barao is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. MacCain is aware though and is defending well.
Barao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacCain wants to control from the top but Barao keeps moving.
MacCain distracts Barao with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC2#
Barao is rocked!#SUB#
Barao throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! MacCain escapes and throws Barao's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Oh Barao is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
MacCain is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barao has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
MacCain tries for a kimura but Barao is defending well.
A big shot lands for MacCain! That's hurt Barao! Will he recover? MacCain fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edwin MacCain!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 664 Round 3
Date: Jul 29, 2016 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Johnson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Barao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barao keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johnson works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Barao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but Barao defends it.
Barao wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura here.
Barao is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB2#
Barao is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Johnson is tapping! Great win for Barao!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Renan Barao!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 664 Round 2
Date: Jul 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Martinez slips under a jab.
Barao cracks Martinez with an open hand slap.
Renan Barao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Martinez is looking to slow Barao down with leg kicks.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Martinez has eaten all the pies!
A head kick misses from Martinez. #TD2#
Martinez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Barao!
Barao is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Martinez off and has taken his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Barao is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Martinez knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Martinez for a finish. #SUB#
Martinez is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Barao gets his way!
Martinez can't escape the position.
Martinez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Martinez fending off the submission attempt from Barao. #T1##SUB#
Martinez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Martinez manages to reverse the position and now he's in Barao's guard. Nice work there by Martinez.
#SUB#
Barao is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Martinez is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez trying to control but Barao is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Barao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Martinez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Martinez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Barao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Barao looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2##SUB#
Barao has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Martinez is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Barao.
Martinez in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Martinez decides to stand up, so the ref orders Barao to his feet. #TD2#
Martinez drives through with a takedown into Barao's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Martinez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Barao escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Martinez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barao keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Barao has his foot on Martinez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martinez works his way back into a safe position though.
Martinez content to stall in guard here. #T3##SUB#
Barao looking for a triangle here. Martinez is fighting it but it looks tight! Barao pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Martinez is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Renan Barao!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 664 Round 1
Date: Jul 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Barao misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Stark counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Stark turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The referee asks Stark politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Stark prefers to stall for the moment though.
Barao tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stark wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stark is looking to take a break and control but Barao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barao tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stark wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stark tries to move to mount but Barao blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barao is looking to regain half guard here but Stark keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Stark thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Barao regains half guard.#T1##SUB#
Barao with the active half guard here but Stark passes nicely into side control.
Stark taking a breather here.
Stark tries to move to mount but Barao blocks the move with his legs.
Barao is looking for a sweep.
Stark scoring with punches and elbows.
Barao is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Stark stalls from top position.
Stark really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barao. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barao is looking to regain half guard here but Stark keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Stark looks up at the clock and then as Barao takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Stark smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Stark is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark scoring with punches and elbows.
Stark is looking to take a break and control but Barao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barao manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Stark has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barao is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Barao is looking for a kimura but Stark is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barao to get the leverage.
Stark is concentrating on defense, preventing Barao from advancing position. #T3#
Barao trying to advance position but Stark counters by regaining guard.
Barao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Barao drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stark dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Stark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Barao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Barao looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Barao working for a triangle but Stark defends it easily.
Barao is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Barao looking for a guillotine here but Stark defends easily.
Stark's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Stark working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Barao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stark can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU2#
Barao is working an open guard so Stark takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Stark takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Stark.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barao trying to remain calm as Stark controls from the top position.
Stark grinds an elbow into Barao's temple.
Stark lands some shots froms side control.
Barao is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barao on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Stark dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Stark gets a double leg takedown into Barao's guard.
Stark is pushing down on Barao's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barao is fighting to maintain full guard but Stark has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Barao looking for submissions off his back.
Barao tries to get to full guard but Stark has control of the leg.
Barao makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barao.
Stark lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Stark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark stays in close to Barao's body and controls the position.
Stark with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Stark is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Melvin Stark has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stark is one step ahead there.
Stark wants to control from the top but Barao keeps moving.
Barao looking for a sweep. Not yet Barao, not yet. #SUB#
Barao looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Stark has picked Barao up and slammed him! Barao can't keep hold of the triangle and Stark manages to pass to side control!
Stark working the ground and pound.
Stark lands a nice forearm strike.
Stark advances to full mount.
Stark controlling the position easily from mount.
Barao really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Stark tries to control but Barao wriggling away.
Stark looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stark can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barao is looking to escape.
Barao is looking to improve his position but Stark isn't that keen on the idea.
Stark in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Stark landing strikes from the mount.#T3#
Stark lands a nice shot to the head.
Barao regains half guard.
Barao moves into full guard.
Barao looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Barao looking for a triangle here. Stark is fighting it but it looks tight! Barao pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Stark is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Renan Barao!
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