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Event:
TBD#27 Lo VS Kulina
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Barakus as he connects with a hook.
Barakus misses with a two punch combination.
Barakus just misses with a punch to the body.
Beast cracks Barakus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big left from Beast misses.
Beast has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barakus finds it's way round the side to connect with Beast's head. #TD#
Barakus gets caught flat footed, as Beast shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Beast working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barakus looking for a sweep. Not yet Barakus, not yet.
Beast trying to control but Barakus is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Barakus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Beast postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
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!
Beast looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Barakus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beast. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Beast throwing strikes from guard but Barakus blocks nicely.
Beast stands up over Barakus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Barakus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Barakus looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Beast passes into side control.
Beast lands a decent elbow from side control.
Beast wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barakus keeps working.
Beast scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Barakus to see if he's OK.#T2#
Barakus wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Beast works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#ROC#
Barakus is rocked!
Barakus tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Beast working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Beast in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Barakus looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Beast turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Beast!
Dave Beast took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
TBD#22 TASKER VS LO
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Dawson scores with a leg kick.
Dawson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Barakus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Dawson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dawson.
Barakus tries to clinch up but Dawson circles away and keeps his distance.
Dawson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barakus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dawson moves away.#CL2#
Barakus clinches up against the cage.
Dawson stops a takedown attempt from Barakus.
Barakus wants a takedown but no success here.
Dawson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dawson lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Dawson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Dawson scores with a kick to the body.
Barakus looks winded!
Dawson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dawson scores with a push kick.#KD#
Dawson sends Barakus crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dawson is motioning to the referee to let Barakus up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#T1#
Dawson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dawson!
Dawson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dawson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dawson connects with an inside leg kick.
Barakus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barakus takes one on the button.#ROC#
Barakus is rocked!
Dawson throws a quick inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Dawson. Beautiful body shot.
Barakus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dawson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barakus takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Barakus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dawson. Dawson obviously looking to wear him down.
Barakus has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dawson.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dawson.
Dawson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
That kick from Dawson tenderised Barakus's leg. Barakus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dawson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Barakus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#KD#
Dawson sends Barakus crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dawson is motioning to the referee to let Barakus up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Barakus is still on wobbly legs! Can Dawson finish him?
Dawson lands an uppercut, right on the button! Barakus tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Damien Dawson!
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Event:
TBD#20 BULVER vs. AMANA
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1#
A left lands for Barakus.
Peters throws a lazy right hand but Barakus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Peters misses with a looping right.
A left lands for Barakus.
Peters shoots for a takedown but Barakus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Peters takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Peters shoots and misses
and Barakus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Peters tries for a takedown but Barakus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barakus has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Peters is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cecil Peters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peters takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Barakus has knocked Peters down with a huge combo! Barakus steps away and waves a wobbly Peters back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Peters is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Cecil Peters has been cut.
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!
Barakus pounces like a tiger and cracks Peters with a vicious hook! Peters is down but not out! Barakus follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). TJ Barakus!
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Event:
PFF 8 - Steve vs Crusher
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Wilder misses with a lunging right hand
and Barakus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barakus slips a jab and a cross from Wilder.
Barakus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilder chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Wilder.
Wilder lands with an overhand left.
Wilder connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Barakus darts in and clinches Wilder up against the cage.
Wilder looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wilder working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Barakus has clasped his hands together around Wilder's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barakus moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Wilder is looking to get back to his feet here but Barakus is keeping cool and he's managed to take Wilder's back.
Wilder trying to get back to his feet but Barakus is in full control for now. #T1#
What can Wilder do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Wilder might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wilder is trying to stand back up.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Barakus controlling the positon.
Barakus lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Barakus is working the ground and pound. Can Wilder escape?#SUB2#
Barakus looking for the choke from the back.
What can Wilder do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#ES#
Barakus has his opponent's back but Wilder is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Barakus. #T2#
Nice body kick from Wilder.
Wilder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wilder jabs Barakus right on the nose. Barakus blinks but takes it well.
Wilder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilder misses with a series of wild punches.
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!
Wilder keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wilder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barakus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wilder sprawls well. Wilder wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barakus gets slowly back to his feet.
Wilder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wilder darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Wilder throws a head kick but Barakus moves out of range.
Wilder misses with a two punch combination.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wilder. Barakus shrugs it off though. #CL2#
Barakus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wilder is trying to force a seperation but Barakus has the dominant position.
Barakus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Barakus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barakus avoids the head kick by Wilder.
Wilder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barakus manages to avoid it.
Barakus shoots in for a double leg but Wilder sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Benny Wilder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Barakus.#CL2#
Barakus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wilder wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barakus prevents Wilder from breaking the clinch.
Wilder wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barakus leaning against his opponent.
Barakus is trying to drag Wilder to the mat but Wilder just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T4#
Wilder is trying to break the clinch but Barakus is controlling him.
Wilder is trying to break the clinch but Barakus has him pressed against the cage.
Barakus keeps control of Wilder as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barakus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wilder smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Barakus gets a clinch.
Wilder can't break the clinch.
Wilder working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Barakus turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Barakus manages to end up in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilder is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Barakus has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barakus happy to just control the position for now.
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 Benny Wilder will probably get the nod.
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#
Barakus tries for a takedown but Wilder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barakus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wilder.
Barakus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilder tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilder swats away the attempt to clinch by Barakus.
Wilder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barakus steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wilder.#CL2#
Barakus closes the distance and clinches.
Wilder is looking to break free of the clinch but Barakus has double underhooks.
Wilder is trying to push Barakus away but Barakus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wilder can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Barakus breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barakus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilder stuffs the takedown.
Wilder misses with a head kick.
Benny Wilder is winning the standup battle so far.
Wilder tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilder lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Wilder misses the target.
Wilder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barakus.
Barakus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL2#
Barakus moves into range and clinches up with Wilder.
Wilder is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wilder is trying to force a seperation but Barakus has the dominant position.#BC#
Wilder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wilder feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barakus's calf.
Wilder lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wilder misses with an uppercut. Barakus saw that one coming.#TD2#
Barakus fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wilder to the ground. Barakus is now in Wilder's guard.
Wilder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wilder being controlled here, momentarily.
Barakus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Barakus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wilder is looking to stand up but Barakus isn't so interested in that idea.
Wilder trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Benny Wilder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Barakus pushes Wilder up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Wilder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barakus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Benny Wilder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Barakus.#T3#
Wilder stuffs the takedown.
Wilder throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wilder lands a high kick!
Wilder lands with an overhand left.
Wilder clobbers Barakus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wilder misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and Barakus moves into the clinch.
Wilder is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Barakus has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wilder seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Barakus can turn it around.#BC2#
Barakus breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barakus is defended easily by Wilder.
Wilder cracks Barakus with an open hand slap.#T4#
Barakus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wilder throws a sloppy head kick and Barakus moves out of range easily.
Barakus lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Barakus blocks a head kick by Wilder.
Barakus feints the counter takedown.
Wilder throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barakus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wilder defends well and Barakus ends up having to push Wilder into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wilder feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barakus's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Barakus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wilder has had enough of the clinch but Barakus keeps him there for the moment.
Wilder looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barakus has Wilder pressed against the cage, preventing Wilder from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Barakus pulls guard effortlessly.
Wilder would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wilder won't allow Barakus to sweep him here. #SU#
Wilder stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Wilder dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Barakus has Wilder up against the cage in a clinch.
Barakus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wilder tries to circle away but Barakus has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Barakus decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Barakus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wilder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wilder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wilder is fighting to break Barakus's control of his arms but Barakus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SU#
Wilder gets to his feet. Barakus looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder throws a nice head kick!
Barakus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wilder defends well and Barakus ends up having to push Wilder into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wilder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barakus moves away.
Barakus slips a jab from Wilder.#TD2#
Wilder gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Barakus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1##ES#
Wilder is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Barakus presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Wilder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barakus can do to turn this around?
Barakus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Barakus turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Barakus manages to end up in side control.
Wilder wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Barakus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #ES#
Wilder throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL2#
Barakus forces Wilder back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Wilder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barakus shoots in but Wilder avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Benny Wilder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Barakus.#T2#
Wilder throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barakus.
Barakus has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wilder.
Wilder just misses with a punch to the body.
Barakus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wilder throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Barakus decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wilder's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Wilder manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wilder is trying to break the clinch but Barakus is controlling him.
TJ Barakus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short body shot lands from Barakus as the two fighters clinch.
Wilder wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barakus is trying to drag Wilder to the mat but Wilder just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wilder wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wilder is looking to break free of the clinch but Barakus has double underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Barakus throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Wilder looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barakus jumps guard but Wilder stands there with Barakus around his waist. Barakus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Barakus turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Barakus manages to end up in side control.
Wilder is pushing Barakus's head away, looking to escape. Barakus manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Barakus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wilder wants to get back to his feet but Barakus drags him back down.
Benny Wilder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Barakus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barakus is staying tight to Wilder's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Wilder is trying to buck Barakus off.#T4#
Barakus advances to full mount.
Barakus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wilder tries to buck Barakus off but he can't manage it.
Barakus controlling from mount.
TJ Barakus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Barakus working for a submission but Wilder is keeping him at bay.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Benny Wilder.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wilder, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benny Wilder!
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Event:
PFF4 - Steve vs Ohanian
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Barakus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Edelman!
Edelman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Edelman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Edelman wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Edelman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barakus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Edelman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barakus defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barakus wants to get up but he can't break Edelman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Edelman throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Barakus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Barakus is looking to stand up but Edelman won't let him.
Barakus postures up.
Edelman doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Edelman working for a triangle but Barakus defends it easily.
Edelman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Barakus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edelman is one step ahead there.
Barakus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Edelman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Edelman trying to control the position from guard on top but Barakus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Barakus trying to control the position here.
Edelman trying to control the position from guard on top but Barakus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edelman looking to pass the guard.
Edelman passes into half guard.
We've been hearing that Edelman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Barakus desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Edelman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3##SUB#
Edelman is trying to work for a kimura but Barakus is defending well.
Barakus is trying to stand back up but Edelman is controlling him
#SUB#
Edelman is working for a submission of some sort.
Barakus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Edelman being controlled here momentarily.
Barakus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Edelman passes into half guard.
Edelman is keen to just control but Barakus is a slippery customer.
Barakus tries to kick Edelman off but Edelman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Edelman is trying to work for a kimura but Barakus is defending well.
Barakus tries to get to full guard but Edelman has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edelman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Edelman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Barakus manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Edelman on his heels. He'll look to pass Edelman's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Edelman has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Barakus is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Barakus tries to circle away but Edelman has him pinned against the cage.
Barakus trying to stall but Edelman improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Barakus fails to land.
Edelman scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD2#
Barakus has Edelman pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Barakus pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Edelman tumbling to the mat - Barakus dives into Edelman's guard.#ES#
Edelman has his feet on Barakus's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
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!
Barakus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Barakus drives through with a takedown into Edelman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T1##SUB#
Edelman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barakus defends it easily.#SUB#
Edelman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Edelman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barakus is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Barakus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Edelman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barakus has managed to get both his arms back between Edelman's legs - danger averted.
Barakus wants to get up but he can't break Edelman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Thomas Edelman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Edelman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barakus's guard. #REVR#
Edelman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barakus can do to turn this around?
Barakus trying to keep a closed guard but Edelman is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Edelman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barakus keeping moving, preventing Edelman from controlling successfully.
Barakus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Edelman manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Edelman keeping full guard, as Barakus tries to pass.
Barakus stays in close to Edelman's body and controls the position.
Edelman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barakus postures up in Edelman's guard and throws a big left but Edelman blocks it.
Edelman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Barakus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Edelman controls Barakus momentarily but Barakus frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Edelman has his foot on Barakus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barakus works his way back into a safe position though.
Edelman trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Edelman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barakus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barakus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Edelman trying to control the position.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Edelman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Edelman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barakus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Barakus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barakus looking to pass the guard.
Barakus postures up in Edelman's guard and throws a big left but Edelman blocks it. #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.
Thomas Edelman dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Edelman doesn't manage to clinch there - Barakus circles away.
#TD2#
Barakus closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Barakus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Barakus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Edelman's head. #SUB2#
Barakus 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.
#SUB#
Barakus goes for a cartwheel guard pass here but Edelman does a handstand and catches Barakus in mid air with a triangle! Could it be? It is! It's the triple decker pecker wrecker! The fighters land on the ground with Edelman on top - Barakus is already out from the submission! Edelman gives Barakus's pecker the obligatory post submission twist and this one is aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall over! Are you kidding me! That is world class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. That guy is my hero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (TDPW) . Thomas Edelman!
During a confident post fight interview, Thomas Edelman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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