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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2017 |
#R1#
De Barros tests Meline's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Meline bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Meline working the head and body with strikes.
De Barros takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
De Barros manages to get back to half guard.
Meline throws a strike but De Barros avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
De Barros is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
De Barros utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Meline keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De Barros's head.
Meline stays in close to De Barros's body and controls the position.
Meline postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Meline looking to pass the guard.
Meline connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Meline throws a big elbow that misses.
Meline is in close to De Barros's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Meline in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Meline with a nice head shot there.#ROC2#
De Barros is rocked!
De Barros definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Meline postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! De Barros covers up, he's hurt! Meline keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Meline and the ref steps in to end the fight! Meline can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Meline!
Matthew De Barros was interviewed post fight and said 'Respect and credit to the winner. Champions overcome adversity you'll see me back and better.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2017 |
#R1#
De Barros misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Serrano scores with a takedown into De Barros's guard.
Serrano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Barros works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Serrano really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Serrano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Barros works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
De Barros avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Barros looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Barros controls Serrano momentarily but Serrano frees himself.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
De Barros preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1#
A jab from De Barros misses. #CL#
Serrano has De Barros up against the cage in a clinch.
Serrano is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables De Barros to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
De Barros breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Barros throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Serrano on the side of the head.
De Barros throws a sloppy head kick and Serrano moves out of range easily. #CL#
Serrano rushes De Barros and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
De Barros manages to pull guard.
Serrano has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Serrano stopping the sweep attempt from De Barros.#T2#
Serrano throwing strikes from guard but De Barros blocks nicely.
Serrano working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Serrano postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Serrano loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Serrano lands a couple of digs.
De Barros looking to hit a scissor sweep but Serrano is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Serrano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Serrano will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Serrano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Serrano distracts De Barros with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
De Barros has control of Serrano's left arm, preventing Serrano from doing any damage.
Serrano throwing strikes but missing.
De Barros trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Serrano clinches up against the cage.#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.
Serrano is trying to break the clinch but De Barros is controlling him.
Serrano is trying to force a seperation but De Barros has the dominant position.
Serrano tries to break the clinch but De Barros is controlling the position. #BC2#
De Barros pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Serrano fails with the takedown.#CL2#
De Barros instigates a clinch.
Serrano wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
De Barros lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Barros manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
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 Johnie Serrano will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A jab from De Barros misses.
It looked like Serrano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
De Barros dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Serrano clinches with his opponent.
Serrano tries to pull guard but De Barros won't allow it.
De Barros slows down the pace here.
Serrano tries to pull guard but De Barros won't allow it.
#BC2#
De Barros breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Barros wants to clinch up but Serrano keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
De Barros moves into the clinch.
Serrano wants to break free but De Barros has control.
Serrano tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. De Barros just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnie Serrano. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Serrano is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables De Barros to keep the fight standing.
Serrano working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
De Barros has hold of one of Serrano's legs. Serrano is fighting the takedown attempt but De Barros gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Serrano wants to stand up but De Barros is controlling him.
Serrano wants to get back to his feet but De Barros passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Serrano manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Serrano pulls De Barros in close to his closed guard and prevents De Barros from doing any damage or advancing position.
Serrano is looking to stand up but De Barros isn't so interested in that idea.
Serrano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
De Barros won't allow Serrano to get back to his feet.
Serrano keeping moving, preventing De Barros from controlling successfully.
Serrano wants to stand but De Barros is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
De Barros misses with an uppercut.
Serrano is looking for a counter combo.
De Barros has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Barros wants to clinch.#CL2#
De Barros moves into the clinch.#T3##BC#
Serrano manages to break the clinch.
De Barros doesn't manage to clinch there - Serrano circles away.
De Barros throws a head kick but Serrano moves out of range.
Serrano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Serrano tries to counter by clinching up but De Barros breaks away and moves out of range.
De Barros looks to clinch
and Serrano counters with a nice uppercut.
Serrano misses with a two punch combination.
De Barros is looking to clinch but Serrano is avoiding it.
#CL2#
De Barros has managed to clinch.
#T4#
De Barros lands a knee to the body.
De Barros tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
De Barros pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Barros tries to clinch there but Serrano circles away.
De Barros tries to clinch but Serrano moves out of range. #TD#
Serrano gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Serrano is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so De Barros is just riding it out for now. Serrano eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Serrano is trying to work for a kimura but De Barros is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew De Barros showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
De Barros fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
De Barros rushes Serrano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
De Barros is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
De Barros using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Serrano slowing the pace effectively.
De Barros is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Serrano fails to pull guard.
Serrano throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Barros tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Barros leaning his opponent against the cage.
De Barros misses with a knee strike.
#T1##TD2#
De Barros has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Serrano is trying to keep an underhook but De Barros manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
Serrano has one foot on De Barros's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
De Barros keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
De Barros throws a sloppy head kick and Serrano moves out of range easily.
De Barros lands a high kick!
#ROC2#
Serrano is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Johnie Serrano has been cut.
De Barros lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matthew De Barros!
Post fight, Matthew De Barros took to the microphone: 'I just want to say i am the new face of this division. This is just the beginning i am willing to take on any bum in this division. WE coming for that title shot baby. Humble in victory humble in defeat well done to the other guy and the end of the day we are all warriors '.
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