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Event:
FFA 27: Galanos vs McGuire
Date: Jun 30, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Holmes scores with a takedown into Barnett's guard. Holmes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Barnett is looking to stand back up but Holmes counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Barnett. #SUB# Holmes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barnett sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB# Holmes maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Barnett could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Holmes has cracked it and Barnett is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Holmes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andre Holmes! After winning the bout, Andre Holmes 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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FFA 22: Bagov vs Galanos
Date: May 28, 2017 |
#R1# Barnett fails to land with a series of punches.
Morgan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barnett counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2# Morgan takes the fight into the clinch. Morgan lands a shoulder strike. Barnett has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Barnett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morgan lands a body punch in the clinch. Morgan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barnett backwards. Morgan digs a right hand into Barnett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barnett's gas tank. Morgan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Our sources have told us that Barnett has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight. Barnett can't break the clinch.
Barnett wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barnett tries to break the clinch but Morgan is controlling the position. Barnett is trying to push Morgan away but Morgan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. A right handed body shot lands from Morgan.
Morgan goes for a takedown attempt but Barnett pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Morgan misses with a shot to the body enabling Barnett to counter with a crisp jab. #T1# Morgan looks to land a left hand but Barnett moved out of range nicely. Barnett throws a head kick that misses. Barnett looks to land a combination. Morgan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL2# Morgan clinches with his opponent.
Morgan is struggling to control the position. Barnett managing to block the knees to the body from Morgan.
Morgan misses with a body punch.
Morgan scores with a nice hook to the head. A right handed body shot lands from Morgan.
Barnett is trying to push Morgan away but Morgan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Morgan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barnett or not. Morgan pressing his opponent against the cage. Morgan leaning against his opponent.
Morgan receives a warning from the referee for stalling. Morgan has Barnett pressed against the cage, preventing Barnett from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Barnett wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T2# Morgan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barnett.
Barnett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morgan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnett's elbow. #BC# Barnett manages to break the clinch.
Morgan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barnett. Barnett scores with a head kick. Morgan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Morgan blocks a jab. Morgan throws out a counter right but Barnett avoids it with no problem. Barnett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morgan. Morgan misses with a two punch combination.
Morgan avoids the head kick by Barnett.
Morgan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2# Morgan rushes Barnett and presses him up against the cage. Morgan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Barnett is trying to push Morgan away but Morgan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Morgan avoiding damage.
Barnett is trying to push Morgan away but Morgan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3# Morgan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Morgan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barnett. Morgan struggles to land a body shot inside as Barnett controls his hands.
Barnett tries to break the clinch but Morgan is controlling the position. Morgan struggles to land a body shot inside as Barnett controls his hands.
Morgan struggles to land a body shot inside as Barnett controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Morgan.
Morgan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Morgan gets through Barnett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A bit of stalling here from Morgan.
Barnett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Barnett is looking to break free of the clinch but Morgan has double underhooks. Barnett wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barnett wants to break the clinch but can't.
Morgan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morgan stalling in the clinch.
Barnett wants to get back to striking at distance but Morgan won't allow it.
Morgan lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T4# A short uppercut from Morgan. #BC# Barnett breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Barnett misses the target. #CL2# Morgan moves into the clinch successfully.
Morgan misses with a body punch.
Morgan has Barnett pushed against the cage. Barnett wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Morgan has him pressed against the cage. Barnett blocks a body shot from Morgan. Morgan missing with knees to the body.
Barnett wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Morgan prevents Barnett from breaking the clinch. Morgan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barnett avoids it. Barnett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Morgan scores with a shot to the side of Barnett's head. Morgan lands a nice uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Barnett has had enough of the clinch but Morgan keeps him there for the moment. Barnett looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chase Morgan dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# A punch combination from Barnett misses. Barnett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morgan. Barnett appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2# Morgan closes the distance and clinches. Morgan lands a hook that snaps the head of Barnett backwards. Morgan lands a body punch. Morgan tries a body shot but Barnett blocks it.
Barnett is trying to break the clinch but Morgan has him pressed against the cage. Barnett tries to break the clinch but Morgan is controlling the position. Barnett tries to break the clinch but Morgan is controlling the position. Barnett has had enough of the clinch but Morgan keeps him there for the moment. A short body shot lands from Morgan as the two fighters clinch.
Barnett prevents a takedown attempt there.
Morgan lands a nice shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Morgan pushes Barnett back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Morgan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Morgan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barnett backwards. Morgan keeps control of Barnett as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Morgan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1# Morgan has Barnett pressed against the cage, preventing Barnett from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Morgan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barnett's efforts to push away. Barnett tries to break free but Morgan pushes him back against the cage. Barnett is defending well against a takedown attempt. Morgan leaning against his opponent.
Barnett can't break the clinch.
Barnett tries to break free but Morgan pushes him back against the cage. A right handed body shot lands from Morgan.
Morgan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barnett.
Chase Morgan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Morgan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Morgan stalling in the clinch.
Morgan scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Morgan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barnett. Morgan lands an uppercut. Morgan digs a right hand underneath Barnett's ribcage. Barnett let out a lung full of air as it connected. Morgan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T2# Morgan lands a left hand.
Morgan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Barnett has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Morgan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Morgan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barnett. Morgan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barnett pulls him back up using the underhooks. Randy Barnett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chase Morgan. Morgan missing with knees to the body.
Morgan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Barnett up against the cage. Barnett has had enough of the clinch but Morgan keeps him there for the moment. Morgan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barnett.
#BC# Barnett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Barnett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Morgan takes one to the chin there. Morgan lands with a hook. Barnett tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Morgan throws a looping overhand right but Barnett ducks down to avoid it. #T3# Barnett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barnett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Randy Barnett is winning the standup battle so far. Morgan dodges the punch combination from Barnett.
Morgan jabs at Barnett's body. Barnett scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Barnett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morgan moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Morgan feints the counter takedown. Morgan lands with a good body shot. Morgan avoids the body shot from Barnett.
Morgan swinging wildly here.
Morgan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnett.
Morgan lands a lovely overhand right. Barnett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Barnett throws a sloppy head kick and Morgan moves out of range easily. Morgan cracks Barnett with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4# Barnett defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Morgan. Barnett misses with a head kick.
Morgan throws a counter combo. Morgan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barnett. Barnett circles away out of range and recomposes himself. A leg kick checked by Barnett. Barnett takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Morgan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from Barnett misses. Morgan with the counter takedown but Barnett avoids it easily. Morgan has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Morgan shoots in looking for a takedown but Barnett manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Morgan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Morgan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnett was well out of range. Poor timing from Morgan. Morgan stuns Barnett with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Donk. Morgan catches Barnett right on the button with a cross. Barnett stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barnett wants it to stay on the feet. Barnett throws out a leg kick but Morgan moves out of range and Barnett only half commits. Barnett throws the kick towards the body but Morgan avoids it. Morgan looks like he wants to counter punch here. Morgan slips a jab and a cross from Barnett.
Morgan scores with a jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chase Morgan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Morgan throws a leg kick that misses. Morgan avoids a kick to the body.
Barnett looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Morgan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CL2# Morgan moves into the clinch successfully.
Morgan lands with a short shot to the head. Barnett wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Morgan has him pressed against the cage. Morgan trying to land knees to the body.
Morgan lands a nice shot to the body. Barnett is looking to break free of the clinch but Morgan has double underhooks. Morgan prevents Barnett from breaking the clinch. Barnett can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Morgan lands a shot to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Morgan digs a right hand underneath Barnett's ribcage. Barnett let out a lung full of air as it connected. Morgan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Morgan scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1# Morgan misses with an elbow strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Barnett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Morgan trying to land knees to the body.
Morgan lands a body punch. Morgan lands a shot to the body. Barnett has had enough of the clinch but Morgan keeps him there for the moment. Barnett is looking to break free of the clinch but Morgan has double underhooks. Barnett is looking to break free of the clinch but Morgan has double underhooks. Barnett is looking to break free of the clinch but Morgan has double underhooks. Morgan looking for a takedown. Morgan lands a body shot. Barnett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morgan lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2# Morgan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Barnett wants to break free but Morgan has control.
Barnett has had enough of the clinch but Morgan keeps him there for the moment. Still in the clinch, Morgan scores with a nice short uppercut. Barnett prevents a body shot from Morgan. Morgan goes for a takedown attempt but Barnett pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Morgan misses with a looping right. Barnett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morgan circles away quickly and effectively. Morgan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barnett went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Barnett throws a body kick that misses. Chase Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Morgan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Randy Barnett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Morgan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barnett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2# Morgan closes the distance and clinches. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Barnett prevents a body shot from Morgan. Barnett is defending well against a takedown attempt. Randy Barnett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chase Morgan. Morgan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barnett avoids it. Morgan lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3# Barnett is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Barnett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Morgan is leaning against Barnett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A short right from Morgan on the inside. Barnett tries to break free but Morgan pushes him back against the cage. Barnett takes a shot to the head. Morgan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morgan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Morgan keeps control of Barnett as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Morgan tries to land knees in the clinch but Barnett avoids the damage to the body. Barnett is trying to break free. Morgan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Barnett up against the cage. Barnett is looking to break free of the clinch but Morgan has double underhooks. Morgan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4# Morgan wants to take the fight to the mat but Barnett manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Barnett avoiding damage as Morgan throws knees to the body.
Barnett can't break the clinch.
Barnett is trying to force a seperation but Morgan has the dominant position. Chase Morgan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Barnett has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Morgan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Barnett looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. A short right from Morgan. A shot in the inside from Morgan. Morgan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morgan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barnett gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Barnett can't break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Chase Morgan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Morgan 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chase Morgan! Chase Morgan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
FFA 7: Ekaku vs Smith
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1# This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barnett. Boston shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barnett pinned against the cage. Barnett gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Barnett seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Barnett throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2# and Boston counters by clinching up. Barnett is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Barnett. Boston working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Boston lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barnett backwards. Barnett prevents a takedown attempt there.
Barnett working hard to break the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boston prevents Barnett from breaking the clinch. Barnett is looking to break free of the clinch but Boston has double underhooks. Boston tries to score a body lock takedown but Barnett shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Randy Barnett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evander Boston. Boston wants to take the fight to the mat but Barnett manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Barnett has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2# Boston turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Boston manages to end up in side control.#T1# Boston working the ground and pound but Barnett is defending the strikes. Barnett is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Boston creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Barnett sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Barnett wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! You can see the frustration on Barnett's face as Boston controls the position. Boston connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Barnett some visible discomfort.
Boston has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Barnett is pushing Boston's head away, looking to escape. Boston manages to hold on to the position though. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Boston has hold of Barnett's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Barnett tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Boston cranks the arm and Barnett screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Barnett, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Evander Boston!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 705 Round 2
Date: Nov 30, 2016 |
#R1# PercivalH connects with a looping right hand.
PercivalH throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL# PercivalH clinches with his opponent.
PercivalH pushes Barnett back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. PercivalH is leaning against Barnett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Barnett looks winded! PercivalH scores with a hook to the body. PercivalH lands a nice shot to the body. A left hand lands to the body for PercivalH.
PercivalH could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. PercivalH lands a right hand. PercivalH cracks Barnett with a nice body shot. Good body shot from PercivalH.
PercivalH working some nice short punches in the clinch.#KD# PercivalH drops Barnett onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Barnett is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC# Barnett is rocked!#CUT# It looks like Randy Barnett has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! PercivalH creates a bit of distance and cracks Barnett with a massive left hook! Barnett crumples out of camera shot, completely unconscious! He's been Nelmarked! PercivalH stares at him for a moment then struts over to his corner, victorious.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abraham PercivalH!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 705 Round 1
Date: Nov 29, 2016 |
#R1# Bady lands a nice looking kick to the body. Barnett takes a step back to recover. Barnett throws a hook to the side of Bady's head but Bady sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Barnett misses with a double jab
#CL2# and Bady counters by clinching up. #TD2# Bady pulls guard effortlessly. Bady wants to sweep but no luck. Bady is pulling down on Barnett's head to control his posture. Bady looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Barnett has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Bady is controlling Barnett's posture. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T1# Bady manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnett manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Bady is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Barnett is looking to stand back up but Bady counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Barnett. #T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Barnett is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bady scores with a couple of nice shots. Bady is figuring out what he wants to do next. Bady is pressing down on Barnett's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barnett is holding on for now. Bady takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2# Bady is working for a submission of some sort.
Bady seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3# Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bady in particular looking to stall. Barnett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bady on the ground. Bady is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Bady sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SU2# Bady stands up from mount. Strange move. Bady is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T4# Bady tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barnett defends well and Bady ends up having to push Barnett into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2# Bady shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Barnett manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SU2# Bady stands up and waves to Barnett to follow him. Barnett scores with a nice strike. Bady uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barnett. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bady moves away from the strike by Barnett. Barnett throws an overhand right that lands on Bady's shoulder, as Bady tries to avoid the shot. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Barnett misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Bady 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# Barnett moves out of range as Bady throws a body kick.
Randy Barnett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Barnett misses with a straight left. Bady has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bady scores with a head kick. Barnett tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Barnett connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Barnett connects with a right hand. Bady shakes it off. A combination from Barnett does no damage. Barnett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bady. Barnett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Bady is looking for the big counter here. A punch combination from Barnett misses. Bady fails with the takedown. Barnett appears to be looking for a big counter. Randy Barnett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Bady bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2# Bady stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T1# Barnett scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Barnett misses with a two punch combination.
Bady fails to land with a series of punches.
Barnett lands a nice shot that snaps Bady's head back.
Bady throws a head kick but Barnett moves out of range.
Bady is breathing heavily. Bady misses with a low kick.
A combination from Barnett does no damage. Barnett throws a series of punches but Bady avoids them all with ease. A combination from Barnett does no damage. Barnett misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnett throws a right hand that Bady ducks under and follows up with a left that Bady also avoids with ease. A jab from Barnett misses. #T2##CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Barnett is trying to force a seperation but Bady has the dominant position. Bady has Barnett pressed against the cage, preventing Barnett from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Barnett is trying to force a seperation but Bady has the dominant position.#BC2# Bady breaks from the clinch.
Barnett throws a one two combo.
Barnett misses with a series of wild punches.
Bady looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barnett is fending him off so far but Bady persists. Nope, Barnett circles away and we're back to standing. Bady dodges the punch combination from Barnett.
Bady shoots in for a takedown but Barnett shows good takedown defense. Randy Barnett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Bady.#T3# Barnett lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bady is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barnett sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Barnett throws a nice looking combination but Bady bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Bady throws a counter combo. Barnett pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Barnett misses with a series of wild punches.
Barnett throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A punch combination from Barnett misses. Bady fails with a takedown attempt. Barnett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T4# Barnett throws a jab but it's blocked by Bady. Barnett is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Barnett scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Barnett cracks Bady with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Barnett throws a hook but Bady blocks it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The fighters circling - Barnett throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Barnett fails to land with a series of punches.
Randy Barnett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A combination from Barnett does no damage. Barnett tries to bum rush Bady with a series of wild strikes but Bady uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Barnett misses with a series of wild punches.
Bady tries to counter with a clinch but Barnett shakes him off and moves away. Barnett swinging wildly here.
Barnett misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Barnett dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Bady fails in his attempt to clinch. Barnett misses with a hook.#CL2# Bady has managed to clinch.
#TD2# Bady pulls guard successfully.
Barnett won't allow Bady to sweep him here. #ES2# Bady manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Barnett wants to get back to striking at distance but Bady won't allow it.
Bady keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barnett's efforts to push away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bady wants a takedown.
#BC2# Bady breaks the clinch.
Bady takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Sloppy strikes from Barnett. Those never looked like landing. Sloppy strikes from Barnett. Those never looked like landing. #T1# Barnett throws a right hand that Bady ducks under and follows up with a left that Bady also avoids with ease. Barnett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bady moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2# Barnett gets tackled into the cage by Bady. Bady maintains the clinch. Bady stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Barnett tries to break the clinch but Bady is controlling the position. #BC2# Bady breaks the clinch.
Barnett looks to land a combination. Bady sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Barnett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barnett throws a right hand that Bady ducks under and follows up with a left that Bady also avoids with ease. Barnett misses with a two punch combination.
Barnett sets himself, and Bady steps forward looking for the clinch! Barnett avoids it this time. Barnett throws out a loose jab but Bady uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2# Barnett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Barnett misses with a few strikes there.
Bady dodges the punch combination from Barnett.
Randy Barnett is winning the standup battle so far. Sloppy strikes from Barnett. Those never looked like landing. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Barnett lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Barnett misses with an uppercut
#CL2# and Bady counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bady. Barnett is trying to push Bady away but Bady has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Barnett tries to break free but Bady pushes him back against the cage. Bady effectively controlling the action here. Barnett blocks an elbow strike from Bady.
#T3##BC2# Bady breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barnett stuffs the takedown attempt from Bady. Bady gets slowly back to his feet. No joy there for Barnett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barnett throws a right and a left that Bady avoids nicely. Bady shoots in looking for a takedown. Barnett tries to sprawl out of it but Bady keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barnett manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Randy Barnett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Bady. Barnett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bady manages to avoid it. Barnett misses with a two punch combination.
Bady uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barnett. Barnett tries to bum rush Bady with a series of wild strikes but Bady uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A swing and a miss from Barnett.#T4# Barnett misses with a two punch combination.
Bady tries to counter with a clinch but Barnett shakes him off and moves away.#CL2# Bady closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Barnett is trying to break the clinch but Bady has him pressed against the cage. Barnett is looking to break free of the clinch but Bady has double underhooks. #TD2# Bady pulls guard successfully.
Bady looking to control.
Barnett stops Bady from standing up. Bady will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Bady looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Chris Bady has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Randy Barnett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2# Bady escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight! Randy Barnett showed his dominance in that final round. I think Barnett 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Randy Barnett! Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Randy Barnett! Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Randy Barnett!
Randy Barnett wins by unanimous decision!
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