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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 06, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Lee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knees to the body from Barklong.
Barklong lands an elbow just above Lee 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Kenzzi Lee has been cut.#TD2#
Barklong jumps into guard, dragging Lee to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barklong wants to stand up but Lee is controlling him.
Lee has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Barklong is proving hard to escape from.
Lee controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lee could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Barklong looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lee passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barklong desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T1#
Barklong is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.
Lee controlling the pace.
Lee is thwarting Barklong's attempts to control the position.
Lee lands with a punch from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barklong can do anything to dispel that myth.
Barklong is trying is best to control the position here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barklong tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
Lee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lee tries to stand and escape but Barklong is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Barklong gets caught flat footed, as Lee shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Barklong keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barklong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Lee 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. #SUB2#
Barklong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lee would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lee controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Barklong clinches with his opponent.
Barklong content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Barklong tries to pull guard but Lee won't allow it.
Lee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barklong just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lee being controlled against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barklong avoids it.
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 Kenzzi Lee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kenzzi Lee's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Barklong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lee defends it nicely.
Lee swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barklong sees it coming and avoids it easily.#KD2#
Barklong drops Lee with a beautiful combination! Lee stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Barklong is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Lee is rocked!
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Barklong slips the punch.#TD#
Lee gets a double leg takedown into Barklong's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Barklong is trying to hold Lee in close to prevent damage but Lee has managed to pass into half guard.
Barklong is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Lee looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Barklong is defending well.
Lee trying to advance position but Barklong counters by regaining guard.
Lee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lee postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Barklong throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lee uses it to pass to side control.
Lee cracks Barklong with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Barklong sneaks back into half guard.
Barklong tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
Lee trying to control from half guard but Barklong is working away. #T3#
Lee trying to pass the guard but Barklong defending well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Barklong tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
Barklong is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Barklong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lee shoots in but no luck this time. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barklong closes the distance and clinches up with Lee, looking for a takedown. Barklong pushes Lee against the cage but Lee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Barklong closes the distance and clinches up with Lee, looking for a takedown. Barklong pushes Lee against the cage but Lee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kenzzi Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Barklong.
Lee throws a lazy head kick
and Barklong counters with a one-two to the body. #TD#
Lee feints and as Barklong raises his hands in defense, Lee changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barklong wants to get back to his feet but Lee passes into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#REVB#
Barklong moves into full guard.
Barklong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Leo Barklong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kenzzi Lee's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Barklong rushes Lee and presses him up against the cage.
Lee has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Barklong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lee tries to score a body lock takedown but Barklong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Barklong manages to break the clinch.
Barklong shoots in and drives through. Lee sprawls well.
Barklong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lee defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barklong is looking to land body kicks.
Lee went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barklong swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Lee shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Barklong napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Barklong throws Lee to one side and escapes!#T1#
Lee tries to clinch up but Barklong circles away and keeps his distance.
Barklong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Barklong rushes Lee and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Barklong.
Barklong gets underhooks to prevent Lee's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenzzi Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barklong is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Barklong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Barklong closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Barklong lands in his opponent's guard.
Barklong stops Lee from standing up.
Barklong works over Lee with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Barklong postures up in Lee's guard and throws a big left but Lee blocks it.
Lee looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Barklong puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Barklong takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Barklong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Lee actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee is looking to control Barklong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lee avoid being mounted?
Barklong tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lee controls his leg. #T3##SUB2#
Barklong is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
Barklong trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barklong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lee.
Barklong flicks out a counter leg kick but Lee steps away.#TD2#
Barklong throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lee tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Barklong is in Lee's guard.
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barklong controls the pace.
Barklong wants to stand but Lee is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4#
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Barklong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lee keeping full guard, as Barklong tries to pass. #SU2#
Barklong decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crunch! Barklong slams his shin into Lee's torso.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Barklong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barklong has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Barklong!
Leo Barklong thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Squibb keeps the fight on the outside.
Barklong looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Barklong has his takedown stuffed
and Squibb counters with a nice body shot.
Barklong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#
It looks like Leo Barklong has been cut.
Squibb lands a jab to the head.
Squibb cracks Barklong with an open hand slap.
Squibb is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Squibb as he connects with a hook.#ROC#
Barklong is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Leo Barklong's cut even more.
Barklong gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Squibb gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Barklong is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam Squibb!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barklong but Barklong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barklong looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Silva tries to bum rush Barklong with a series of wild strikes but Barklong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barklong swivels and escapes.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Silva clinches up against the cage.
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barklong's efforts to push away.#TD#
Silva has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Barklong uses from the top position.
Barklong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Silva pushes Barklong off and scrambles back to his feet.
Barklong throws a body kick that misses.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Barklong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Silva.
Silva could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL#
Silva moves into range and clinches up with Barklong.
Silva is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barklong to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Silva has hold of one of Barklong's legs. Barklong is fighting the takedown attempt but Silva gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Barklong wants to get back to his feet but Silva passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Silva takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SU#
Silva gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #CL#
Silva takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Silva tries to pull guard but Barklong holds him up against the cage and eventually Silva drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silva.
Silva fails with the takedown.
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!#TD#
Silva closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Barklong is defending well.
Silva controlling the position. #T3#
Barklong parries the strikes from Silva easily there. Silva is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Barklong to escape.
Silva takes a little break here. Barklong wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Barklong prevents Silva from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
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.
Silva just content to control the position.
Silva throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Barklong is not content to let Silva control the position.
Silva controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SU#
Silva stands up and beckons Barklong to his feet.
Silva darts in looking for a takedown but Barklong gets double underhooks and turns Silva into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Silva dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Silva lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#
It looks like Leo Barklong has been cut.
Barklong stuffs the takedown.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barklong tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barklong to the ground. Barklong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Silva tries to clinch up.#CL#
Silva has managed to clinch.
Silva stalls. #BC#
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Barklong, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Barklong against the cage but Barklong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barklong throws a big counter head kick but Silva avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barklong is breathing heavily.#TD#
Silva closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Barklong to the mat! Barklong manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Barklong uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jimmy Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick from Silva lands but Barklong takes it in his stride. #T1#
A left and a right from Silva both land. Nice combination.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barklong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva shoots in and drives through. Barklong sprawls well.
Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Barklong, which made it look bad.
Barklong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Jimmy Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Barklong leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Barklong throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Silva clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Silva jumps guard and drags Barklong to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Silva keeping full guard, as Barklong tries to pass.
Barklong has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Silva is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
Barklong throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Silva has control of Barklong's left arm, preventing Barklong from doing any damage.
Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silva's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barklong's guard. #REVR##T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU#
Silva decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Barklong, up you get!
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barklong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barklong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barklong wants it to stay on the feet.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barklong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barklong can do to turn this around?
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barklong circles away quickly and effectively.
Silva wants to clinch.
Barklong wants to counter with a clinch but Silva pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leo Barklong's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barklong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva shoots in but Barklong avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barklong prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barklong is trying to pull guard but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Barklong has him pressed against the cage.
Barklong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Silva jumps guard but Barklong stands there with Silva around his waist. Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Silva pulls Barklong into guard.
Barklong won't allow Silva to sweep him here. #ES#
Silva manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Silva is looking to clinch but Barklong is avoiding it.
Barklong throws a lazy head kick
and Silva counters with a two punch combo.
Barklong leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Silva has Barklong up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
Silva slowing the pace effectively.
Barklong is trying to stall.
#TD#
Silva has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Barklong uses from the top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silva holds on and takes a little breather.
Silva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Silva working for a triangle but Barklong defends it easily.
#T3#
Barklong postures up.
Silva wants to sweep here but Barklong controlling him for the moment. #T4#
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.
Barklong postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Barklong avoids the head kick by Silva.
Barklong looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Barklong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.
Barklong misses with a two punch combination.
Barklong shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Silva rushes Barklong and presses him up against the cage.
Barklong looking to slow down the pace here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Silva manages to pull guard.
Leo Barklong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimmy Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barklong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silva has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Silva!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 14, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Barklong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Barklong looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Yorke working aggressively here.
Barklong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yorke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yorke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barklong blocking some punches.
Yorke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Barklong pulls guard effortlessly.
Yorke trying to control but Barklong is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yorke looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Barklong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Yorke trying to control but Barklong is working from the bottom.
Yorke wants to stand but Barklong is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Yorke wants to control from the top but Barklong keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yorke will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barklong tries to counter with a clinch but Yorke shakes him off and moves away.
Barklong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yorke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barklong avoids the body shot from Yorke.
Barklong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yorke as he avoids it easily.
Barklong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barklong avoids the body shot from Yorke.
Barklong is trying to counter with his kicks.#T2#
Barklong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barklong feints the counter takedown.
Yorke wants to slow Barklong down by chopping away at his legs.
Barklong on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thom Yorke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Yorke is predictable there #CL2#
and Barklong holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Barklong decides to pull guard.
Yorke wants to control from the top but Barklong keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yorke is looking to pass into half guard but Barklong pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Barklong is in guard.#REVB##T3#
Yorke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barklong passes into half guard.
Yorke is trying to get back to full guard.
Barklong has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at England Fight Club MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Barklong is thwarting Yorke's attempts to control the position.
Yorke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yorke wants to control but Barklong is keeping busy.
Yorke is looking for a sweep. Barklong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yorke has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barklong is working away from the top position though.
Yorke wants to sweep but Barklong has passed to side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yorke is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leo Barklong will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Barklong is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Yorke.
Jab by Yorke.
Yorke looks to score with a jab to the body but Barklong is just out of range.
Yorke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thom Yorke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barklong fails to land the takedown.
Yorke throws a chopping leg kick but Barklong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barklong checks a low kick from Yorke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Yorke.
Yorke throws a solid leg kick but Barklong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yorke.
Yorke throws a body punch but Barklong moves out of range.
Barklong with the counter takedown but Yorke avoids it easily.
Barklong is breathing heavily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yorke lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Barklong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barklong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thom Yorke is winning the standup battle so far.
Yorke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barklong.
#T1#
Yorke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yorke tries to work over Barklong's front leg with a kick but Barklong checks it.
Yorke swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Yorke misses with a hook.
Barklong tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Yorke misses with a leg kick.
Yorke lands a nice shot to the body.
Yorke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yorke is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A clash of legs there as Barklong blocks the low kick.
Barklong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yorke.
Some bone on bone action there as Barklong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barklong checks a leg kick.
Barklong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yorke.
Yorke swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL2#
and Barklong counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T2#
Barklong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yorke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barklong can do to turn this around?
Barklong throws a punch but it's blocked by Yorke.
Barklong prevents Yorke from breaking the clinch.
Barklong blocking some punches.
Barklong is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yorke is defending well.
Barklong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yorke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yorke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barklong is trying to pull guard but Yorke has him pressed against the cage.
Thom Yorke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Barklong.
Barklong can't get the takedown.
Yorke tries a body shot but Barklong blocks it.
Yorke tries to break the clinch but Barklong is controlling the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barklong.
Yorke tries a body shot but Barklong blocks it.
#BC2#
Barklong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yorke fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barklong is out of range. #T3#
Yorke swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Yorke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barklong circles away quickly and effectively.
Leo Barklong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yorke throws an overhand right that lands on Barklong's shoulder, as Barklong tries to avoid the shot.
Yorke connects with a body shot.
Yorke misses with a low kick.
Barklong looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Yorke walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barklong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barklong only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Yorke swings for the body but Barklong moves out of range.
Yorke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yorke throws a low kick but Barklong moves out of range easily.
Barklong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yorke misses with a wild body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Barklong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yorke looks to score with a jab to the body but Barklong is just out of range.
Barklong tries to counter with a clinch but Yorke shakes him off and moves away.
Yorke misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Barklong checks a leg kick nicely.
Yorke misses with a body shot.
Yorke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barklong blocks a leg kick.
Barklong drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yorke defends it well.
Yorke misses with a wild body shot.
Yorke lands with a nice body punch.
Yorke connects with a crisp jab.
Yorke throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barklong is defended easily by Yorke.
Yorke catches Barklong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thom Yorke dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Yorke misses with a low kick.
Yorke sizes up Barklong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barklong swinging wildly here.
Yorke throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barklong is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Yorke takes a swing at Barklong's ribcage but misses.
Yorke finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A big left from Yorke misses.
Barklong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yorke does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Barklong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yorke is looking to chop away at Barklong's legs.
Yorke throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barklong.
Yorke tries to work over Barklong's front leg with a kick but Barklong checks it.
Yorke throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Barklong counters by moving into the clinch. #T1#
Yorke is trying to break free.
Yorke tries a body shot but Barklong blocks it.
Yorke is trying to break the clinch but Barklong has him pressed against the cage.
Barklong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barklong blocks an uppercut.
Yorke tries to break free but Barklong pushes him back against the cage.
Barklong prevents a body shot from Yorke. #BC2#
Barklong breaks the clinch.
Yorke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yorke throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barklong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barklong tries to clinch but Yorke is having none of it.
Yorke misses with a straight right.
Barklong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Yorke connects with an inside leg kick.
Yorke misses the shot to the body.
Yorke misses with a leg kick.
Yorke throws the left hand but Barklong avoids the punch easily.
Barklong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yorke dodges the punch combination from Barklong.
Yorke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yorke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yorke is looking to score with low kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Yorke. Those never looked like landing.
Yorke throws a body punch but Barklong moves out of range.
Yorke tries to score with a low kick but Barklong moves his leg out of the way.
Yorke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yorke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barklong's sensitive parts. #T3#
Yorke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yorke just misses with a punch to the body.
Yorke scores with a decent looking hook.
Yorke lands with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Barklong.
Yorke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barklong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barklong slips a straight right by Yorke.
Yorke takes a swing at Barklong's ribcage but misses.
Barklong with the counter takedown but Yorke avoids it easily.
Yorke throws a looping overhand right but Barklong ducks down to avoid it.
Barklong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yorke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yorke throws a low kick but Barklong avoids it.
Barklong is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yorke with a body shot.#T4#
Yorke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yorke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barklong.
Barklong blocks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Yorke there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yorke throws a low kick but Barklong avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barklong checks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Barklong misses.
Yorke pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Barklong closes the distance and pushes Yorke back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yorke tries to circle away but Barklong has him pinned against the cage.
Barklong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yorke's efforts to push away.
Barklong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barklong wants to take the fight to the mat but Yorke manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thom Yorke showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yorke 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thom Yorke!
Thom Yorke thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
HFC 23 Johnson vs. Brogue
Date: Nov 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Barklong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barklong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adam drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barklong defends it well.#TD2#
Adam manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Barklong on his heels. He'll look to pass Barklong's guard now, I'm sure.
Adam tries to free his leg and advance position but Barklong is retaining full guard.
Adam is pushing down on Barklong's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barklong is fighting to maintain full guard but Adam has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barklong is breathing heavily.
Adam is trying to control. Barklong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Adam wants to pass the guard but Barklong is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam passes to full mount!
Adam trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1#
Adam scoring with strikes but Barklong is staying in there.
Adam scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Barklong?
#CUT2#
It looks like Leo Barklong has been cut.
Adam punishing his opponent with strikes. #CUT2#
Leo Barklong's cut is getting worse.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Leo Barklong's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Freddie Adam!
After winning the bout, Freddie Adam thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
HFC 20 Calypso vs. Johnson
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Barklong cracks the inside of Cooper's front leg.
Barklong slaps away a takedown attempt from Cooper, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A punch combination from Barklong misses.
Cooper tries to clinch but Barklong is having none of it.
Barklong throws a counter combo.
Barklong shoots in but no luck this time.
Cooper tries to counter by clinching up but Barklong breaks away and moves out of range.
Cooper shoots in but no luck this time.
Barklong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barklong wants it to stay on the feet.
Barklong tries to counter with a clinch but Cooper shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Cooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cooper dives in for a single leg takedown but Barklong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Barklong slaps away a takedown attempt from Cooper, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Barklong throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper tries to clinch there but Barklong circles away.
Cooper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Cooper moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Barklong is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Cooper can't fight it off and eventually Barklong manages to take the fight to the floor. Cooper looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cooper will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Cooper trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Cooper throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cooper trying to keep a closed guard but Barklong is proving a slippery customer.
Cooper is looking to stand up but Barklong isn't so interested in that idea.
Barklong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Barklong trying to control the position from guard on top but Cooper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cooper wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Barklong is now in half guard.
Cooper looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Barklong is looking to take a break and control but Cooper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cooper wants to improve his position but Barklong is controlling well.
Cooper is looking to escape.
Barklong perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##TD2#
Barklong gets a takedown into half guard.
Cooper trying to control from the bottom.
Cooper is pressing down on Barklong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cooper throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Cooper working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Cooper looking for subs off his back but Barklong has passed one foot through into half guard.
Barklong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cooper. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Barklong is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barklong has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at England Fight Club MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T4#
Cooper is trying to maintain the position but Barklong is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cooper is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Barklong is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cooper has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barklong prevents Cooper from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Barklong dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Cooper shoots in looking for a takedown. Barklong tries to sprawl out of it but Cooper keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Barklong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cooper looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barklong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barklong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cooper has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Barklong counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Cooper. 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.#BC#
Cooper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cooper fails with a takedown attempt.
Cooper on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#T1#
Barklong circles away from the clinch attempt
and Barklong counters with a left and a right that stings Cooper. #TD2#
Barklong fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cooper sprawls well initially but Barklong persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Barklong is taking a breather. Cooper says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Barklong is thwarting Cooper's attempts to control the position.
Barklong prevents Cooper from improving his position.
Cooper regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2##SUB#
Cooper working for a triangle but Barklong defends it easily.
Cooper controls Barklong momentarily but Barklong frees himself.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cooper wants to sweep here but Barklong controlling him for the moment.
Cooper looking to control but Barklong passes into half guard.
#T3#
Barklong tries to pass to full mount but Cooper defends it.
Barklong stalling away here and it's allowed Cooper to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Cooper wants to stand up but Barklong is controlling him.
Cooper keeping full guard, as Barklong tries to pass.
Cooper is looking to stand up but Barklong isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Cooper gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Cooper has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Barklong off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Cooper fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cooper throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Barklong counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cooper looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD#
Cooper has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Barklong is trying to keep an underhook but Cooper manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Barklong has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Cooper is on him like a limpet, forcing Barklong back against the ropes.#TD2#
Barklong drags the fight down to the ground.
Cooper wants to control from the top but Barklong keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Barklong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Barklong shoots in looking for a takedown but Cooper manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barklong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cooper wants to slow Barklong down by chopping away at his legs.
Cooper doesn't manage to clinch there - Barklong circles away.
Cooper listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Leo Barklong has been cut.
Leo Barklong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cooper swats away the attempt to clinch by Barklong.
Cooper changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cooper closes the distance and clinches up with Barklong, looking for a takedown. Cooper pushes Barklong against the ropes but Barklong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
John Cooper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cooper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barklong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barklong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch but Barklong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barklong changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cooper shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Barklong moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Barklong manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Barklong slips a jab and a cross from Cooper.
Cooper tries to clinch but Barklong moves out of range.
Barklong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barklong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Barklong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cooper throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD2#
Barklong darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Barklong is looking to take a break and control but Cooper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cooper is looking to control Barklong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cooper avoid being mounted?#T2#
Cooper wants to control but Barklong passes into side.
Cooper wants to control but Barklong postures up.#ES#
Cooper sneaks out the side door and pushes Barklong away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
No luck for Cooper with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Cooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barklong swats away the attempt to clinch by Cooper.#T3#
Barklong fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Cooper has Barklong up against the ropes in a clinch.
Cooper wants to break free but Barklong has control.
Cooper drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barklong pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cooper tries to clinch up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barklong shoots in for a takedown but Cooper shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Barklong rushes Cooper and presses him up against the ropes.#BC2#
Barklong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cooper looks to clinch #TD2#
and Barklong counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barklong.
Cooper wants to sweep here but Barklong controlling him for the moment.
Cooper working a defensive guard here.
Cooper is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cooper doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leo Barklong.
Well Barklong has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Barklong!
Leo Barklong decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
HFC 14 Mccarthy vs. Behpour
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Barklong loads up on a big right hand but Taylor slips the punch.
Barklong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barklong manages to avoid it.
Barklong attempts a counter takedown but Taylor avoids it well and moves away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Taylor!
#CUT2#
It looks like Leo Barklong has been cut.
Taylor throws a right hand that Barklong ducks under and follows up with a left that Barklong also avoids with ease.
Taylor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barklong just misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barklong with a body shot.
Taylor throws a body punch but Barklong moves out of range.
Barklong shoots in looking for a takedown but Taylor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barklong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Taylor clobbers Barklong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Taylor scores with a one two! Barklong had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barklong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Taylor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Barklong back to the ropes. Taylor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice straight punches there by Taylor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Taylor.
Taylor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barklong on the side of the head.
Barklong connects with a high kick.
Taylor throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT2#
Leo Barklong's cut is getting worse.#T1##CL#
Barklong clinches up with Taylor and pushes him back against the ropes.
Taylor is trying to break the clinch but Barklong has him pressed against the ropes.
Barklong fails to pull guard.
Taylor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barklong has him pressed against the ropes.
Taylor tries to circle away but Barklong has him pinned against the ropes.
Taylor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barklong is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Barklong. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Barklong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taylor misses with a few strikes there.
Taylor connects with a looping right hand.
Taylor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
Taylor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taylor lands with a good body shot.
Taylor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barklong manages to avoid it.
Barklong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck for Barklong with that takedown attempt.
James Taylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taylor lands a right hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Taylor!
Taylor 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barklong.
Barklong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taylor.
Barklong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Taylor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Taylor is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barklong rather than just go for the knockout.
Taylor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barklong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3##CL#
Barklong has closed the distance and engaged Taylor in a clinch.
Taylor takes a knee to the side of the body.
Barklong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Taylor's efforts to push away.
Taylor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Barklong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taylor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Taylor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
Leo Barklong's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#TD#
Barklong closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Taylor did well to prevent Barklong getting side control.#ES2#
Taylor makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick there by Barklong.
Barklong shoots in and drives through. Taylor sprawls well.
Barklong is breathing heavily.#T4#
Nice sprawl there from Taylor as Barklong shoots in.
Barklong takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Barklong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Taylor defends well and Barklong ends up having to push Taylor into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Taylor lands a two punch combo.
Barklong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Taylor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barklong. Barklong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barklong moves in looking to clinch but Taylor pushes him off.
As Barklong backs off Taylor throws a huge counter combo but Barklong manages to avoid it all.
Taylor lands a nice hook to Barklong's body. Barklong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Taylor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barklong's hands.#CUT2#
Jeez, Leo Barklong's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Taylor connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taylor thuds a left hand into Barklong's body.
Taylor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barklong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barklong scores with a three punch combo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Taylor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leo Barklong's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A combination from Taylor does no damage.
It looked like Barklong was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Taylor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A right-left combo lands from Taylor.
Sloppy strikes from Barklong. Those never looked like landing.
A left and a right from Taylor both land. Nice combination.
Taylor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Danga de danga de dang - Taylor scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barklong.
Taylor lands with a nice body punch.
Taylor throws a hook but Barklong blocks it.#TD#
Barklong scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Taylor is trying to maintain the position but Barklong is very close to passing his half guard.
Barklong is looking to take a break and control but Taylor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Barklong content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barklong looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Taylor is trying to stand back up but Barklong is controlling him
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taylor is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barklong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barklong's back!
Barklong looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Taylor wants to control but Barklong is keeping busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Taylor is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T3#
Barklong is trying to break free.
Taylor wants to control the position but Barklong frees himself and scrambles - Taylor manages to regain control in side control.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Taylor has eaten all the pies!
Barklong is trying to improve his position.
Barklong stops Taylor from passing to mount.
Barklong can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Taylor content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Taylor working away.
Barklong is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barklong keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leo Barklong's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Barklong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Taylor defends it nicely.
Taylor misses with a wild combination.
Taylor lands with a cross.
Leo Barklong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Taylor. Those never looked like landing.
Taylor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Taylor scores with a punch to the head.
Barklong throws a right and a left that Taylor avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor misses with a few strikes there.
Barklong needs to keep his hands up - Taylor had a free shot at his head there.
James Taylor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barklong takes a jab right on the kisser.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Leo Barklong's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). James Taylor!
A victorious James Taylor thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 28, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Edwards looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Barklong!
Barklong is not content to let Edwards control the position. #SUB#
Edwards is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barklong has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barklong can't do much from the bottom here.
Barklong is looking to reverse the position.
Barklong struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards controlling from side mount.
Edwards works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T1##SUB#
Edwards thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edwards throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Edwards trying to control the position but Barklong is working away.
Edwards in side control, throwing shots but Barklong defends.
Edwards throws an elbow but Barklong slips to the side and avoids it well.
Edwards sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Barklong is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#SUB#
Edwards has hold of Barklong's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Barklong tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Edwards cranks the arm and Barklong screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Barklong, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Wes Edwards!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Barklong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barklong looks winded!
Cruz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barklong shoots for a takedown but Cruz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cruz tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Barklong manages to circle out of the way.
Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown. Barklong tries to sprawl out of it but Cruz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barklong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barklong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cruz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucien Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Barklong or perhaps it was just good defense by Cruz, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cruz not doing much here.
#T1#
Cruz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Cruz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barklong is just riding it out for now. Cruz eventually gives up the hold.
Cruz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Barklong is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cruz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cruz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Cruz is working for a kimura but Barklong is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
Barklong trying to control but Cruz postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cruz lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Cruz there.
Cruz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cruz drops an elbow to the side of Barklong's head.
Ground and pound from Cruz.
Barklong taking some punishment here, with Cruz in his half guard.
Cruz working the head and body with strikes.
Cruz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Cruz lands strikes from half guard.
Cruz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cruz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cruz trying to control the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barklong can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cruz working over Barklong with some ground and pound. Barklong looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Cruz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barklong is looking to improve his position.
Cruz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barklong trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Barklong is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Cruz seems content to control.
Barklong is looking for a sweep. Cruz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cruz lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Cruz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cruz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cruz lands with a punch from half guard.
Cruz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucien Cruz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leo Barklong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barklong as he avoids it easily.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown but Barklong sprawls well. He's pushed Cruz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucien Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Cruz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Barklong was covering up waiting for the punch and Cruz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cruz lands a couple of digs.
Barklong is breathing heavily.#T1#
Barklong trying to control the position.
Cruz chips away with some ground and pound.
Cruz with a nice head shot there.
Cruz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barklong's head.#SUB#
Cruz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cruz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cruz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cruz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cruz cracks Barklong with a solid left hand.#T2#
Cruz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cruz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cruz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Cruz 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. #SU#
Cruz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Barklong, up you get!
Cruz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barklong defends well and Cruz ends up having to push Barklong into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cruz shoots in and drives through. Barklong sprawls well.
Barklong tries to counter by closing the distance.
Barklong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barklong wants to counter the offense by Cruz and move into the clinch position.#T3#
Barklong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barklong unleashes a big counter combination but Cruz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Barklong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barklong tries to counter with a clinch but Cruz shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Barklong moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cruz throws an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Barklong turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Cruz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Barklong is controlling him well.#T4#
Barklong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.
Cruz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barklong off and has taken his back!
Cruz lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #SUB#
Cruz has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Barklong! Can he survive? No! He's out! Cruz gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lucien Cruz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Chugga Chugga slaps away a takedown attempt from Barklong, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Barklong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Leo Barklong has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barklong is defended easily by Chugga Chugga.#TD#
Barklong shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Barklong showed some decent athleticism there.
Barklong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barklong trying to control from half guard but Chugga Chugga is working away. #T1#
Chugga Chugga is concentrating on defense, preventing Barklong from advancing position.
Barklong is looking to advance position but Chugga Chugga won't allow it.
Barklong wants to take a breather but Chugga Chugga is having none of it. #SUB#
Barklong is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barklong is pressing down on Chugga Chugga's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chugga Chugga is holding on for now.
Barklong stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL#
Barklong clinches.
A short right from Chugga Chugga.
Chugga Chugga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chugga Chugga misses with a body punch.
Barklong has Chugga Chugga pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chugga Chugga manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Barklong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chugga Chugga pushes Barklong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chugga Chugga lands a nice shot to the body.
Barklong is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Chugga Chugga scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT2#
Leo Barklong's cut is getting worse.
A right handed body shot lands from Chugga Chugga.
Chugga Chugga lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barklong or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chugga Chugga.
Chugga Chugga digs a right hand underneath Barklong's ribcage. Barklong let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chugga Chugga.
Chugga Chugga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Chugga Chugga.
Chugga Chugga lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Chugga Chugga.
Chugga Chugga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barklong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've been informed that Chugga Chugga has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Chugga Chugga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barklongs head.
Chugga Chugga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barklong backwards. #CUT2#
Leo Barklong's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Chugga Chugga lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barklong or not.
Barklong takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chugga Chugga scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chugga Chugga lands a shoulder strike.
Chugga Chugga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barklongs head. #ROC2#
Barklong is rocked!#CUT2#
Jeez, Leo Barklong's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Chugga Chugga throws a big uppercut that drops Barklong! More strikes from Chugga Chugga and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Barklong lies dazed against the cage as Chugga Chugga celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Five Chugga Chugga!
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