Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 815 Zulu vs. Kerr III
Date: Jul 17, 2021

#R1#
Barkley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pearson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barkley.
Good standup being displayed there by Barkley as he connects with a hook.
Barkley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pearson slips a jab and a cross from Barkley.
Pearson is looking for the big counter here.
Barkley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pearson circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Barkley misses.
Barkley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pearson counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Barkley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barkley.
Pearson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barkley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Barkley. Those never looked like landing.
Barkley misses with a few strikes there.
Barkley misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Pearson throws a poor cross that misses
and Barkley counters with a nice uppercut.
Barkley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pearson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barkley misses with a leg kick
and Pearson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barkley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pearson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barkley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barkley. #KD2#
Pearson sends Barkley crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Pearson is motioning to the referee to let Barkley up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Barkley is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barkley throws a big shot that misses.
Oh Barkley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Some bone on bone action there as Barkley checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An attempted straight right counter from Barkley misses the target.
Barkley seems to have got his legs back now.
Pearson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Barkley.
Pearson sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Barkley's defenses. It connects perfectly with Barkley's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Norman Pearson!
Our winner, Norman Pearson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: ALPHA-1: Super Series I
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1#
Barkley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rawse counters with a stiff right hand.
Barkley misses with a combination
and Rawse counters with a nice uppercut.
Barkley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Crunch! Barkley slams his shin into Rawse's torso.
Barkley tries for a takedown but Rawse circles away easily
and Rawse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barkley misses with the combination.
Barkley misses with a wild body shot.
Rawse throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barkley misses with a shot to the body
and Rawse counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barkley shoots in but no luck this time.
Barkley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barkley slips under a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barkley catches Rawse with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rawse just misses with a punch to the body.
Barkley scores with a hook.
Rawse on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barkley. Barkley obviously looking to wear him down. #T1##CL#
Barkley gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Rawse breaks the clinch.
Rawse misses with a straight left.
Barkley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rawse shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rawse swings for the body but Barkley moves out of range.
Barkley misses with a takedown
and Rawse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ross Barkley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barkley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rawse was well out of range. Poor timing from Barkley.
Rawse tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD#
Rawse gets caught flat footed, as Barkley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Rawse kicks Barkley off and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barkley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barkley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've been informed that Rawse has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Rawse keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Rawse. Those never looked like landing.
Barkley loads up on a big right hand but Rawse slips the punch.
Ross Barkley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rawse looks to throw the jab but Barkley is out of range.
Barkley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rawse defends it nicely.
Barkley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barkley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barkley gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rawse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barkley shoots in for a takedown but Rawse shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rawse swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rawse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barkley was well out of range. Poor timing from Rawse.
Rawse scores with a nice head shot.
Barkley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rawse stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rawse wants it to stay on the feet.
Rawse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Barkley gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Rawse wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rawse is trying to break the clinch but Barkley has him pressed against the cage.
Rawse is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Barkley displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rawse up against the cage.
Barkley lands a shoulder strike.
Barkley is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Rawse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Barkley rushes Rawse and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barkley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barkley.
Barkley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rawse can't break the clinch.
Barkley holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T4#
Barkley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A frustrated look appears on Rawse's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rawse wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barkley has him pressed against the cage.
Barkley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rawse's efforts to push away.
Rawse prevents a body shot from Barkley.
Barkley throws a head punch that misses.
Rawse is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Barkley throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Barkley fails to land.
Barkley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barkley misses with some punches.
Barkley misses with a punch to the body.
Barkley will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rawse up against the cage.
Barkley has a couple of punches blocked by Rawse.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ross Barkley will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Rawse as Barkley shoots in.
Barkley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rawse. Rawse circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barkley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rawse has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barkley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rawse manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rawse takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barkley wants to clinch.
Barkley ducks under a wild hook from Rawse.
Barkley is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rawse.
Barkley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rawse manages to avoid it.
A big left from Rawse misses.
Rawse keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawse misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barkley scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Barkley misses with a hook. Rawse ducked under it nicely.
Rawse tries to move into range but Barkley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rawse throws a series of punches but Barkley avoids them all with ease.
Barkley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ricky Rawse seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Rawse throws a jab when Barkley was well out of range.
Barkley defending well as Rawse loads up on a big left hand.
Barkley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rawse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Barkley rushes Rawse and presses him up against the cage.
Rawse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rawse tries to break the clinch but Barkley is controlling the position.
Barkley working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Barkley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rawse is trying to break the clinch but Barkley is controlling him.#BC2#
Rawse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barkley lands with a good body shot.
A left and a right from Barkley both land. Nice combination.
Rawse moves forwards but Barkley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barkley throws out a loose jab but Rawse uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barkley lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Barkley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barkley throws a right hand that Rawse ducks under and follows up with a left that Rawse also avoids with ease.
Rawse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barkley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rawse lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rawse throws a big shot that misses.
Barkley slips a jab from Rawse.
A telegraphed right hand from Rawse misses the target.
Barkley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rawse.
Barkley shoots in for a takedown but Rawse shows good takedown defense.
Barkley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ross Barkley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barkley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rawse.
Barkley throws an overhand right that lands on Rawse's shoulder, as Rawse tries to avoid the shot.
Ross Barkley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rawse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barkley was well out of range. Poor timing from Rawse.
A slow jab from Barkley misses its intended target. #T3#
A big right from Rawse misses.
Rawse checks a low kick from Barkley.
Rawse might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Barkley throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Barkley throws a head kick that misses
and Rawse counters with a left and a right that stings Barkley.
Barkley misses with a wild body shot.
Rawse swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rawse misses with a hook. Barkley ducked under it nicely.
Barkley is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rawse.
Barkley misses with a two punch combination.
Rawse misses with a looping right.
Barkley thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rawse! But no joy.
Barkley lands an overhand right.
Barkley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barkley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rawse swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rawse takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rawse throws a jab when Barkley was well out of range.
As Rawse tries to get set, Barkley tries to push him back and clinch up but Rawse manages to avoid the attempt.
Rawse scores with a hook to the body. Barkley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barkley throws an overhand right that lands on Rawse's shoulder, as Rawse tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Rawse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rawse feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barkleys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barkley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rawse counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rawse has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barkley.
Barkley misses with an uppercut
and Rawse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barkley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barkley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rawse.
Barkley displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rawse uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barkley swings widly with a right hand
and Rawse counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barkley thows a leg kick but Rawse checks it
and Rawse counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rawse throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barkley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rawse loads up on a big right hand but Barkley slips the punch.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rawse enables Barkley to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rawse manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Rawse is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Barkley presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ross Barkley will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barkley.
Rawse misses with a wild combination.
Barkley throws a hook but Rawse avoids it easily.
Rawse has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barkley finds it's way round the side to connect with Rawse's head.
A punch lands to the side of Rawse 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barkley throws a one two combo.
Barkley throws a nice looking combination but Rawse bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rawse throws a counter combo.
The fighters circling - Rawse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barkley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rawse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barkley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rawse slips under a jab from Barkley.
Rawse is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barkley with a body shot.
Barkley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barkley lands the left hand.
Barkley misses with a left hand
and Rawse counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Rawse lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rawse gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barkley connects with a jab.
Rawse misses with a wild body shot.
Barkley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barkley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barkley misses with an uppercut.
Barkley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barkley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rawse thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rawse blocks a jab.
Barkley moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Rawse.
Rawse looks to throw the jab but Barkley is out of range.
Barkley misses with a few strikes there.
Barkley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rawse finds it's way round the side to connect with Barkley's head.
A shot to the body from Barkley misses
and Rawse counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rawse misses with a double jab #CL#
and Barkley moves into the clinch.
Rawse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rawse can't break the clinch.
Rawse wants to get back to striking at distance but Barkley won't allow it.
Barkley scores with a shot to the side of Rawse's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barkley.
Barkley prevents Rawse from breaking the clinch.
Rawse blocks an uppercut.
Rawse working hard to break the clinch.
Barkley scores with a hook to the body.
Barkley leaning his opponent against the cage.
Barkley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Barkley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rawse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barkley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rawse tries to circle away but Barkley has him pinned against the cage.
Barkley keeps control of Rawse as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barkley lands a hook that snaps the head of Rawse backwards.
Barkley cracks Rawse with a nice body shot.
Barkley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rawse backwards.
Barkley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rawse looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barkley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barkley lands with a left to the head.
Rawse blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Rawse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Barkley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barkley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barkley has his takedown stuffed
and Rawse counters with a right hand to the body.
Rawse has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barkley misses with a hook. Rawse ducked under it nicely.
Barkley wants to clinch.
Ricky Rawse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barkley shoots and misses
and Rawse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ross Barkley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barkley throws a body kick that misses
and Rawse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A left lands for Rawse.
Barkley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rawse.
Barkley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rawse misses with a wild combination.
Rawse slips a jab and a cross from Barkley.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ross Barkley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barkley, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ross Barkley!

Event: SMASH: Sanchez vs Colucci
Date: Mar 20, 2021

#R1#
Barkley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith lands a nice looking body kick.
Barkley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barkley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barkley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Barkley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doc Dannis Death Squad in the buildup to the fight.
Barkley misses with a hook.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barkley throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Barkley fails to land the takedown.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Barkley.
Smith throws a right and a left that Barkley avoids nicely.
Barkley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab from Smith.#T1#
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Barkley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Barkley clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith lands a knee to the head.
Barkley is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barkley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barkley swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Barkley avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Barkley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Barkley blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barkley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barkley.
Barkley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Barkley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith wants to stall.
Barkley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barkley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Barkley avoids the damage to the body.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Barkley blocks it.
Barkley lands a body punch.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barkley's elbow.
Barkley misses with some punches.
Barkley prevents a body shot from Smith.
Barkley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barkley slowing the pace effectively.
Smith dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barkley. #T3#
Smith with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Barkley lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barkley.
Barkley lands with a left to the head.
Barkley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barkley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barkley throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith wants to stall.
Barkley misses with a punch on the inside.
Barkley stalls.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Barkley.
Barkley misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Barkley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Barkley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barkley blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Knees to the body from Smith.
A short left from Smith.
Barkley misses with a punch to the body.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Barkley's head.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith gets through Barkley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barkley managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Barkley avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Barkley wants to stall.
Barkley has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Barkley throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Barkley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barkley tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Barkley up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barkley.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Smith dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Smith checks a low kick from Barkley.
Barkley tries a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Barkley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith throws a leg kick but Barkley moved away.
Barkley unleashes a big counter combination but Smith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Barkley jabs at Smith's body.
Smith misses with a body kick.
John Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Barkley misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
Barkley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Both fighters circling a little - Smith finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Smith cracks Barkley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Barkley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barkley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Ross Barkley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barkley moves away.
Despite the aggression on Barkley's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barkley closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Barkley pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Barkley tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barkley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith checks it well.
Barkley 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.
John Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barkley can do to turn this around?
A combination from Barkley does no damage.
Barkley blocks a jab.
Barkley displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Smith delivers a nice body kick.
Barkley throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
Smith jabs at Barkley's body.
Barkley is breathing heavily.
Smith throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
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!
Barkley avoids the body shot from Smith.
Barkley wants to counter with a clinch but Smith pushes him away.
Barkley walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Barkley feints a jab promting Smith to slip. Barkley then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smith slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Barkley misses with a straight right.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barkley.#T2#
A good leg kick by Smith.
Barkley throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Barkley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Barkley shoots in and gets a takedown into Smith's guard.
Barkley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Barkley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES#
Smith has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Barkley off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Barkley lands a jab-cross combination.
Barkley missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barkley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
Ross Barkley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barkley connects with a body shot.
Smith 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. #T3#
Barkley defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Barkley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barkley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith appears to be looking for a big counter.
Barkley avoids the head kick by Smith.
Barkley thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barkley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barkley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Barkley cracks Smith with a good jab.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barkley. Barkley obviously looking to wear him down.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Barkley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Barkley persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Barkley.
Nice shot by Barkley.
Barkley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barkley scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith slips a jab from Barkley.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Barkley ducks down to avoid it.
Barkley misses with a two punch combination.
Smith is looking to counter with head kicks.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Barkley avoids it.
Smith slips a jab from Barkley.
Smith walks forward, straight into a front kick from Barkley.
Barkley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barkley takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Barkley scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barkley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Smith clinches.
Barkley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith looking to slow down the pace here.
Barkley swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that John Smith will probably get the nod.
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#
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Barkley ducks down to avoid it.
Barkley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barkley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barkley misses with a two punch combination.
Barkley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Barkley slips the punch.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barkley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.#CL2#
Barkley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Barkley prevents a body shot from Smith.
John Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barkley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smith.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barkley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith is looking to control Barkley's arms but Barkley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the cage.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses. #T1#
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith lands a good knee to the midsection. Barkley won't want to take too many of those.
Barkley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barkley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Barkley stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
Barkley can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Barkley blocks an uppercut.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but Barkley gets an underhook and turns Smith into the cage.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Barkley stalling.
Good body shot from Smith.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barkley being controlled against the cage.
Barkley misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but Barkley gets an underhook and turns Smith into the cage.
Barkley pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Barkley.
Smith lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith gets through Barkley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barkley leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Barkley fails to land.
Barkley swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barkley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith blocks a body shot from Barkley.
John Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Smith blocking some punches.
Barkley displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smith up against the cage.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barkley misses with a punch on the inside.
Barkley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Barkley tries to tie him up.
Barkley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith. #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.
Barkley swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Barkley misses with some punches.
Barkley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barkley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barkley throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barkley.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Ross Barkley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barkley working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ross Barkley.
I think Smith 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... John Smith!
John Smith bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: PANDA 79
Date: Jan 29, 2021

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Muller. Those never looked like landing.
Barkley shoots and misses
and Muller counters with a right hand to the body.
Barkley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An inside leg kick from Muller misses.
Barkley thuds a left hand into Muller's body.
Muller stuns Barkley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ross Barkley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barkley.
Barkley tries to clinch but Muller moves out of range.
Barkley shoots in for a takedown but Muller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Muller scores with a hook to the body. Barkley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Muller misses with a low kick.
Barkley misses with a shot to the body
and Muller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barkley connects with a single shot there.
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!
Barkley has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Muller.
Barkley is breathing heavily.
Muller cracks Barkley with an open hand slap.
Muller scores with a sloppy right hand. Barkley should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Ross Barkley has been cut.#T1#
Barkley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Muller.
Muller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Muller lands with a kick to the ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Muller.
Muller throws an overhand right that lands on Barkley's shoulder, as Barkley tries to avoid the shot.
Barkley throws a front kick aimed at Muller's knee but Muller avoids it well.
Muller lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barkley's sensitive parts.
Barkley throws a series of punches but Muller avoids them all with ease.
Muller throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barkley misses with a double jab
and Muller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barkley is looking to clinch but Muller is avoiding it.
Muller jabs at Barkley's body.
Muller misses with a body kick. #T2#
Muller cracks Barkley with a good jab.
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!
Barkley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Muller.
Barkley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Barkley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barkley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Muller.
Barkley throws a poor cross that misses
and Muller counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Muller keeps Barkley at a distance using the push kick.
Barkley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Muller counter with a right hand.
Barkley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Muller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Muller does it's job there.
Muller throws the kick towards the body but Barkley avoids it.#T3#
Muller swings for the body but Barkley moves out of range.
Barkley wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Muller takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Muller looks to land a body kick but Barkley moved away.
Muller throws a low kick but Barkley avoids it.
Muller fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Barkley to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Barkley looks to clinch but Muller throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Barkley taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Wolfgang Muller!
In his post fight interview, Wolfgang Muller started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: PANDA 62
Date: Dec 20, 2020

#R1#
Barkley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barkley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barkley lands a lovely overhand right.
Babinski throws a jab but it's blocked by Barkley.
Barkley lands with a straight right. Babinski didn't see that one coming.
Barkley lands a lovely overhand right.
Barkley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ross Barkley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barkley.
Barkley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barkley throws a right hand that Babinski ducks under and follows up with a left that Babinski also avoids with ease.
Babinski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Barkley misses.
Barkley swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Babinski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barkley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Babinski as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Babinski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big left from Babinski misses.
Babinski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barkley throws out the jab.
Babinski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Babinski.
Barkley misses with an uppercut. Babinski saw that one coming.
Barkley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Babinski swivels and escapes.
Babinski now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Babinski looks to land a right hand but Barkley moved out of range.
Babinski takes one to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Barkley misses the target.
Babinski throws a counter combo.
Barkley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Babinski swivels and escapes.
A countering left hand to the body from Babinski misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ross Barkley. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Barkley drives through with a takedown into Babinski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Babinski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barkley.
Babinski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barkley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Babinski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barkley scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Babinski wants to stand but Barkley is controlling the position. #ES2#
Babinski uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Barkley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
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!#CL#
Barkley has closed the distance and engaged Babinski in a clinch.
Babinski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barkley has him pressed against the cage.
Barkley avoiding damage.
Babinski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barkley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Babinski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barkley thows a leg kick but Babinski checks it
and Babinski counters with a one-two to the body.
Barkley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sloppy strikes from Barkley. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Babinski misses with a straight left.
Babinski is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#TD#
Barkley shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Barkley was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Barkley postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babinski dodges the ground and pound from Barkley.
Babinski taking a bit of punishment here - Barkley scoring with strikes.
Babinski is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Barkley scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Babinski to see if he's OK.
Barkley trying to control the position but Babinski is working away. #T4#
Barkley working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Barkley throws an elbow but Babinski slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB#
Barkley goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Babinski has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Barkley but great work by Babinski.
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!
Barkley wants to control but Babinski postures up.
Barkley is looking to regain half guard here but Babinski keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Babinski stands up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ross Barkley dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Barkley misses with a wild combination.
Babinski thinks about the counter body kick.
Barkley with a hook.
Barkley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Babinski can do to turn this around?
Barkley throws a hook to the side of Babinski's head but Babinski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Babinski looks for the body kick but Barkley saw that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Barkley there.
Babinski thuds his shin into the meat of Barkley's side.
Barkley misses with a straight right.
Barkley doesn't manage to clinch there - Babinski circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Babinski! But no joy.
Barkley scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Babinski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barkley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barkley feints a jab promting Babinski to slip. Barkley then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Babinski slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Babinski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barkley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babinski throws out the jab.
Barkley misses with a body punch
and Babinski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barkley thinking.
Barkley misses with a shot to the body
and Babinski counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barkley is defended easily by Babinski.
Barkley throws a lazy head kick
and Babinski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Babinski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barkley's hands.
Barkley shoots and misses
and Babinski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ross Barkley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babinski throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Barkley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Babinski scores with a jab to the body.
Babinski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barkley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barkley misses with a shot to the body
and Babinski counters with a good low kick that Barkley was not able to check.
Barkley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Babinski.
Barkley drops his hands momentarily and Babinski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barkley throws a series of punches but Babinski moves out of range.
Babinski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barkley lands with a right hand.
Barkley throws a wild hook but Babinski just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Barkley gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Babinski raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Babinski!
Viktor Babinski is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Viktor Babinski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PANDA 50
Date: Nov 27, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Barkley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mihailov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barkley smiles and moves away.
Barkley looks to score with a jab to the body but Mihailov is just out of range.
We've been informed that Barkley has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mihailov misses with a body kick.
Barkley throws a nice looking combination but Mihailov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barkley connects with the punch.#CL2#
Barkley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mihailov, pushing him back against the cage.
Barkley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mihailov backwards.
Mihailov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barkley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barkley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mihailovs head.
Barkley stalling the fight.
Mihailov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Barkley scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mihailov.
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!
Barkley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mihailov is trying to pull guard but Barkley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Barkley'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.
Still in the clinch, Mihailov scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Barkley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hristo Mihailov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Mihailov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barkley scores with a nice right hand.
Barkley digs a good body shot into Mihailov's ribs.#TD2#
Barkley fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mihailov to the ground. Barkley is now in Mihailov's guard.
Barkley stopping the sweep attempt from Mihailov.
Barkley chips away with some ground and pound.
Barkley passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Barkley working the body and head with strikes.
Barkley in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB2#
Barkley is trying to get an arm triangle but Mihailov is defending well.
Barkley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mihailov keeps working.
Barkley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Barkley misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mihailov is trying to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An elbow from Barkley crashes against the mat.
Barkley controlling the position from side mount.
Barkley throws an elbow but Mihailov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mihailov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Barkley stalling.
Mihailov wants to get back to full guard.
Barkley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mihailov defending well though. #T3#
Barkley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barkley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mihailov's head.
Barkley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mihailov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barkley scores with a couple of nice shots.
Barkley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barkley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mihailov taking some punishment here, with Barkley in his half guard.
Mihailov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barkley on the ground.
Barkley takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Barkley looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mihailov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Barkley is nestled in close to Mihailov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mihailov is staying active underneath Barkley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barkley passes to full mount!
Mihailov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barkley looking to finish Mihailov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mihailov!#T4#
BOOM! Barkley connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mihailov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Barkley working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mihailov is in a horrible position here. Barkley smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #ROC2#Mihailov is rocked!
Mihailov is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barkley lands a big shot to the head and Mihailov winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ross Barkley!
Ross Barkley is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: PANDA 38
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MBaku will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
MBaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barkley.
Barkley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A left lands for Barkley.#CUT2#It looks like Madik MBaku has been cut.
Barkley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barkley swings for the body but MBaku moves out of range. #TD2#
Barkley shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in MBaku's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MBaku is trying to keep Barkley in close.
MBaku controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
MBaku working for a triangle but Barkley defends it easily.
Barkley trying to control the position from guard on top but MBaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
MBaku 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.
Barkley trying to control the position from guard on top but MBaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MBaku controlling Barkley's posture.
MBaku controls Barkley momentarily but Barkley frees himself.
Barkley throwing strikes but missing.
MBaku manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barkley manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
MBaku sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barkley's guard. #T2#
Barkley controlling the position for now.
Barkley moves into full guard. #SUB#
MBaku thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barkley trying to keep a closed guard but MBaku is proving a slippery customer.
MBaku pushing down on Barkley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barkley gets full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barkley keeping moving, preventing MBaku from controlling successfully. #SUB#
MBaku thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barkley looking for a sweep. Not yet Barkley, not yet. #T3#
MBaku postures up.
Barkley pulls MBaku in close to prevent any damage.
MBaku stopping the sweep attempt from Barkley.
Barkley keeping moving, preventing MBaku from controlling successfully.
MBaku won't allow Barkley to sweep him here.
MBaku wants to control from the top but Barkley keeps moving.
Barkley looking for a sweep. Not yet Barkley, not yet.
Barkley has MBaku pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Barkley enables MBaku to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Barkley manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T4#
Barkley keeping full guard, as MBaku tries to pass.
MBaku pushes down on Barkley's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
MBaku is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barkley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time MBaku.
Barkley is looking to control MBaku's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barkley avoid being mounted?
Barkley is looking for a sweep. MBaku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barkley trying to control from the bottom.
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 Madik MBaku will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Madik MBaku's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Barkley moves out of range of the strikes.
Barkley misses with a straight left.
MBaku misses with a straight right. #CL#
MBaku gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barkley.
A body shot lands from Barkley.
MBaku tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
MBaku is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barkley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
MBaku is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Madik MBaku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MBaku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barkley lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Barkley.
Barkley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barkley is trying to maintain a safe position but MBaku gets an underhook and turns Barkley into the cage.
MBaku jumps guard but Barkley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Barkley lands with a light punch inside.
Barkley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barkley taking a breather.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barkley working aggressively here. #T1#
Barkley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MBaku's elbow.
MBaku lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barkley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
MBaku jumps guard and drags Barkley to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Barkley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
MBaku wants to sweep here but Barkley controlling him for the moment.
Barkley stands up over MBaku, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
MBaku is looking for a triangle but Barkley pushes his legs off easily.
Barkley trying to control but MBaku is working from the bottom.
Barkley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barkley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barkley wants to control from the top but MBaku keeps moving.
Barkley connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MBaku has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Barkley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of MBaku's head.#ROC2#MBaku is rocked!
Barkley stands up over MBaku, holding on to his feet. Barkley throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! MBaku is out cold! Barkley lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ross Barkley!

Event: PANDA 25
Date: Oct 02, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barkley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barkley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barkley moves away from the strike by Jindasawat.
Barkley lands the left hand.#CUT#It looks like Adsawin Jindasawat has been cut.
Jindasawat tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barkley is able to avoid easily.
Jindasawat scores with a body shot.
Barkley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barkley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jindasawat takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barkley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barkley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jindasawat appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barkley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jindasawat counters with an inside leg kick.
Jindasawat takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jindasawat misses with a body shot.
Jindasawat takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD#
Barkley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Barkley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Barkley wants to control from the top but Jindasawat keeps moving.
Jindasawat pulls Barkley in close to his closed guard and prevents Barkley from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Jindasawat keeping moving, preventing Barkley from controlling successfully.
Barkley won't allow Jindasawat to sweep him here.
Barkley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jindasawat told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Jindasawat seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Barkley trying to control the position from guard on top but Jindasawat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barkley postures up in Jindasawat's guard and throws a big left but Jindasawat blocks it.
Jindasawat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barkley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jindasawat keeping moving, preventing Barkley from controlling successfully. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jindasawat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barkley with a nice head shot there.
Barkley preventing the sweep.
Barkley throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jindasawat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Barkley tests Jindasawat's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#That has opened up Adsawin Jindasawat's cut even more.
Adsawin Jindasawat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jindasawat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Jindasawat releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Barkley feints and then cracks Jindasawat's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jindasawat down.
Jindasawat has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barkley finds it's way round the side to connect with Jindasawat's head.
Barkley connects with a body shot that sends Jindasawat's belly button to the back.
Barkley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Barkley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jindasawat moves away.
As Barkley backs off Jindasawat throws a huge counter combo but Barkley manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Jindasawat misses the shot to the body.
Jindasawat misses with a looping right.
Barkley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jindasawat looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jindasawat on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barkley. Barkley obviously looking to wear him down.
Jindasawat lands with a good body shot.
Jindasawat takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jindasawat goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Barkley moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#The cut above Adsawin Jindasawat's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Barkley.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barkley misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Barkley looking to control but instead Jindasawat has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Jindasawat is positioning himself well to prevent Barkley advancing to mount.
Jindasawat is looking to control Barkley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jindasawat avoid being mounted?
Barkley drops an elbow to the side of Jindasawat's head. #T4#
Jindasawat wants to control but Barkley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barkley is nestled in close to Jindasawat, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barkley is keen to just control but Jindasawat is a slippery customer.
Jindasawat trying to control from the bottom.
Barkley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barkley throwing shots but Jindasawat is blocking nicely.
Barkley not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jindasawat is looking for a sweep. Barkley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jindasawat wants to control but Barkley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jindasawat is refusing to be controlled, as Barkley sits in half guard.
Jindasawat slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barkley throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ross Barkley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adsawin Jindasawat's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Barkley scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Barkley.
Jindasawat digs a good hook to Barkley's body.
Barkley is looking to clinch but Jindasawat is avoiding it.
Barkley moves out of range as Jindasawat strikes.
A leg kick checked by Barkley.
Barkley misses with a kick to the body.
Jindasawat is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barkley with a body shot.
Barkley defending well as Jindasawat loads up on a big left hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barkley 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 Jindasawat has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jindasawat and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL#
Barkley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jindasawat, pushing him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Jindasawat.
A short uppercut from Barkley. #CUT#Adsawin Jindasawat's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Adsawin Jindasawat's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ross Barkley!

Event: PANDA 13
Date: Aug 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barkley lands a really nice looking cross but Tanaka seems unphased.
Barkley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Some wild striking there from Barkley.
Barkley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tanaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barkley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ross Barkley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barkley.
Tanaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Barkley seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Barkley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Triple XXX in the buildup to the fight.
Tanaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barkley.
A little jabbing left from Tanaka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Barkley closes the distance and clinches.
Barkley is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Barkley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tanaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tanaka can't find room to land a body shot as Barkley controls the action.
Tanaka blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanaka misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Barkley pushes Tanaka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barkley misses with some punches.
Tanaka has a couple of punches blocked by Barkley.
Tanaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Tanaka.
Barkley throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanaka.
A head punch on the inside from Barkley fails to land.
Barkley cracks Tanaka with a nice body shot.
Tanaka looks winded!
Barkley lands a nice uppercut.
Barkley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards.
A short right from Barkley.
Barkley stalling.
Tanaka wants to get back to striking at distance but Barkley won't allow it.
Barkley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barkley is struggling to control the position.
Tanaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tanaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Tanaka.
Barkley blocks a punch to the side of 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!
Tanaka has a couple of punches blocked by Barkley.
Barkley holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barkley.
Tanaka tries to work over Barkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tanaka lands with a short shot to the head.
Tanaka lands a right hand.
Tanaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tanaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barkley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barkley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barkley misses with the head strike.
Barkley misses with the head strike.
Barkley blocks a body shot from Tanaka.
A short right from Barkley on the inside.
Tanaka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barkleys head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A hook to the body from Barkley.
Tanaka lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Barkley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barkley has a couple of punches blocked by Tanaka.
Barkley lands a right hand. #T3#
Barkley taking a breather.
Tanaka throws a head punch that misses. #KD#
Barkley drops Tanaka onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Tanaka is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Tanaka is rocked!
Tanaka working aggressively here.
Tanaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Barkley finish him?
Barkley misses with the head strike. #KD#
Barkley drops Tanaka onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Tanaka is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barkley stalls.
Barkley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tanaka or not.
A head punch on the inside from Barkley fails to land.
Tanaka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barkley taking a breather.
Tanaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tanaka tries to work over Barkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tanaka seems to have recovered his senses.
Tanaka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
Tanaka is trying to maintain a safe position but Barkley gets an underhook and turns Tanaka into the cage.
Tanaka blocking some punches.
Barkley blocking some punches.
Tanaka prevents a body shot from Barkley.
Barkley lands a right hand.
Barkley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tanaka is keeping busy.#T4#
Barkley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barkley lands a shoulder strike.
Barkley is leaning against Tanaka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Barkley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tanaka letting Barkley take a breather here.
Barkley tries a body shot but Tanaka blocks it.
Barkley has a couple of punches blocked by Tanaka.
Tanaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Barkley stalls.
Tanaka tries to work over Barkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barkley swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barkley swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tanaka.
A short right from Tanaka.
Tanaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ross Barkley dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Barkley dives in and scores a takedown into Tanaka's guard.#SUB2#
Barkley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barkley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barkley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tanaka is keeping the position for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barkley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanaka trying to keep a closed guard but Barkley is proving a slippery customer.
Barkley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Barkley throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tanaka controls Barkley momentarily but Barkley frees himself.
Barkley prevents Tanaka from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Barkley trying to control but Tanaka is working from the bottom.
Tanaka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barkley.
Tanaka seems keen to control Barkley's posture.
Barkley with a nice head shot there.
Barkley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barkley throws a big right hand that misses.
Barkley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #ES2#
Tanaka manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Tanaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Tanaka blocks an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tanaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barkley scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Barkley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barkley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barkley misses with a punch on the inside.
Barkley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tanaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barkley pushes Tanaka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Tanaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barkley feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Tanaka crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ross Barkley!
Ken Tanaka spoke after the fight, saying 'I need a snack.'.

Event: CFC 429
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barkley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fortnites jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#It looks like Kyle Fortnite has been cut.
Fortnite misses with an uppercut. Barkley saw that one coming.
Fortnite dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fortnite just misses with a punch to the body.
Fortnite waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barkley.
Barkley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barkley slips a straight right by Fortnite.
Barkley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD2#
Barkley feints and as Fortnite raises his hands in defense, Barkley changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barkley trying to control but Fortnite is working from the bottom.
Fortnite utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barkley throwing strikes from guard but Fortnite blocks nicely.
Barkley trying to control but Fortnite is working from the bottom.
Barkley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barkley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fortnite. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barkley trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortnite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Barkley is looking to work some ground and pound but Fortnite has wrist control.
Barkley wants to control from the top but Fortnite keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Barkley landing some decent shots from guard.
Barkley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barkley looking to sit in guard and control but Fortnite gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Fortnite avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fortnite preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Barkley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fortnite can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Barkley wants to sweep but no luck.
Fortnite looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fortnite is working hard here to advance position.
Fortnite wants to control from the top but Barkley keeps moving.
Barkley wants to sweep here but Fortnite controlling him for the moment.
Fortnite is pushing down on Barkley's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barkley is fighting to maintain full guard but Fortnite has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fortnite is nestled in close to Barkley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barkley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barkley controlling the position well. #T3#
Barkley tries to roll over but Fortnite keeps him under control.
Barkley has hold of Fortnite's hands but Fortnite slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Barkley trying to control here.
Barkley might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fortnite haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nice strikes from Fortnite there.
Fortnite tries to pass to full mount but Barkley defends it.
Barkley trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Fortnite with shots to the head and body - Barkley looks very uncomfortable down there. #T4#
Fortnite content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Fortnite goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Barkley is on top in guard.
Barkley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barkley wants to pass the guard but Fortnite is keeping the position.
Barkley throws a strike but Fortnite rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Fortnite trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barkley looking for a sweep. Not yet Barkley, not yet.
Fortnite might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barkley is trying to keep Fortnite in close.
Fortnite postures up and lands a big shot to Barkley's brow.
Barkley trying to control the position.
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 Kyle Fortnite will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kyle Fortnite's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Barkley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fortnite was well out of range. Poor timing from Barkley.
Barkley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fortnite keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fortnite changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barkley tries to avoid it but Fortnite manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barkley to the ground. Barkley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barkley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barkley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fortnite.
Kyle Fortnite is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barkley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fortnite throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barkley unleashes a big counter combination but Fortnite bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fortnite checks a leg kick.
Fortnite throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barkley.
Barkley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Barkley clinches up with Fortnite and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Barkley.
Fortnite blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barkley working aggressively here.
Barkley lands a left hand. #CUT2#Kyle Fortnite's cut is getting worse.
A right hand to the body from Barkley.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Barkley takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Barkley lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Barkley stalling against the cage.
Fortnite struggles to land a body shot inside as Barkley controls his hands.
Fortnite misses with a body punch.
Barkley lands with a right to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Barkley - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Barkley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fortnite backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Fortnite.
Barkley lands an uppercut.#CUT2#Kyle Fortnite's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Barkley will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fortnite up against the cage.
Barkley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fortnite backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barkley.
Barkley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fortnite drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barkley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fortnite throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ross Barkley seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2##TD2#
Barkley shoots in and bounces Fortnite off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barkley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fortnite is keeping the position for now.
Fortnite keeping moving, preventing Barkley from controlling successfully.
Barkley works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Barkley scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barkley is nestled in close to Fortnite, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC2#Fortnite is rocked!
Barkley lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Fortnite quite badly. Fortnite pulls Barkley in close trying to recover. Barkley postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Fortnite on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Fortnite doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ross Barkley!

Event: PF19 Dimitrov v Philips
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Barkley gets a double leg takedown into Meyer's guard.
Barkley controlling from the top position.
Meyer doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Barkley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barkley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barkley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Barkley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barkley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley scoring with punches to the head and body.
Barkley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barkley scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Barkley postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Meyer covers up, he's hurt! Barkley keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Barkley and the ref steps in to end the fight! Barkley can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ross Barkley!

Event: NSC 46: Barkley vs Belov
Date: Aug 06, 2019

#R1#
Belov lands a right hook to the body.
Barkley tests Belov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barkley moves out of range of the leg kick from Belov.
Belov leaves Barkley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barkley tried to score with a low kick but Belov checks it.
Belov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barkley.
Belov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A jab lands there for Barkley.
Belov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Belov swats away the attempt to clinch by Barkley.
Barkley has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belov. Barkley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barkley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Belov misses.
Belov lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Barkley tries to clinch but Belov moves out of range.
Belov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Barkley throws a right and a left that Belov avoids nicely.
Barkley shoots in for a double leg but Belov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ushat Belov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Barkley.
Barkley throws a series of punches but Belov moves out of range.
Barkley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Belov.
Barkley misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Belov lands with a nice body punch.
Belov jabs Barkley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Belov throws a body shot but no joy.
Barkley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barkley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barkley misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Barkley misses. #CL#
Belov moves into the clinch.
Belov presses Barkley against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barkley looks winded!
Belov scores with a shoulder strike.
Belov blocking some punches.
Barkley misses with some punches.
Belov lands a body punch.
Barkley takes a knee to the side of the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barkley avoids it.
Belov looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Belov breaks the clinch.
Belov looks to score with a jab to the body but Barkley is just out of range.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Barkley. Those never looked like landing.
Barkley fails to land with a series of punches. #TD#
Belov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Belov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Belov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barkley keeps working.
Belov controlling the pace.
Barkley is looking to improve his position.
Belov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Belov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, if Belov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Barkley trying to control but Belov postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ushat Belov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Belov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Belov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barkley dives in for a single leg takedown but Belov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Barkley fails to land the takedown.
Barkley avoids the head kick by Belov.
A slow jab from Barkley misses its intended target. #CL#
Belov moves into range and clinches up with Barkley.
Belov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Belov blocking some punches.
Belov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Belov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Belov leaves Barkley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ushat Belov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Barkley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belov is looking to clinch but Barkley is avoiding it.
No joy there for Barkley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barkley darts in looking for a takedown but Belov gets double underhooks and turns Barkley into the ropes.
Barkley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barkley's head backwards.#T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Belov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Belov throws a series of punches but Barkley moves out of range.
Barkley throws out a loose jab but Belov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ushat Belov is winning the standup battle so far.
Belov just misses with a punch to the body.
Belov misses with a body shot.
Barkley misses with a body shot.
Barkley cracks Belov with a right hand to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Belov.
Barkley throws a nice looking combination but Belov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barkley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Belov checks it well.
Barkley fails to land with a series of punches.
Belov stuns Barkley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Belov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barkley steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Belov.
Barkley shoots for a double leg takedown but Belov sprawls well. He's pushed Barkley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Barkley gets a takedown into half guard.
Barkley is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barkley. #T2#
Belov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Barkley.
Barkley is looking to advance position but Belov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Barkley tries to reverse the position but Belov maintains control.
Belov won't let Barkley get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Barkley tries to lock up and control but Belov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Belov tries to control but Barkley wriggling away.
Barkley keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Belov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barkley tries to hold on but Belov postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ushat Belov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Barkley takes a swing at Belov's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Belov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barkley.
Barkley misses with a hook. Belov ducked under it nicely.
Belov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Belov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barkley can do to turn this around?
Barkley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Belov as he avoids it easily.
Belov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barkley manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Barkley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab, jab by Belov - just one landing.
Barkley looks to land a combination but Belov avoids it well.
Barkley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Belov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Belov moves into the clinch successfully.
Barkley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barkley blocks a body shot from Belov.
Belov working Barkley over with knees to the body.
Belov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Belov lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Barkley blocks a body shot from Belov.
Barkley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Belov breaks from the clinch.
Belov thuds a left hand into Barkley's body.
Barkley throws a shot from downtown. Belov moves away and avoids it.
Ushat Belov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T1#
Belov lands a nice looking body shot.
Barkley walks into a stiff left hand from Belov.
Barkley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Belov misses the target.#CL#
Belov clinches.
Belov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barkley managing to block the knees to the body from Belov. #BC#
Belov breaks from the clinch.
Barkley misses with a hook to the body
and Belov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Belov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Belov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barkley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Belov stuns Barkley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barkley misses with a hook.
Belov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot by Barkley.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Barkley. Beautiful body shot.
Belov throws a body shot but no joy.
Barkley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Belov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ross Barkley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Belov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belov. Barkley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barkley.
Barkley loads up on a big right hand but Belov slips the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barkley.
Belov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Belov looks to land a combination but Barkley avoids it well.
Barkley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Belov ducks under a wild hook from Barkley.
Belov throws a good cross that connects.
Barkley shoots in and drives through. Belov sprawls well.
Belov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barkley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ushat Belov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Barkley.
Barkley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barkley shoots in looking for a takedown but Belov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barkley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barkley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barkley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ross Barkley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Belov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ushat Belov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Belov 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Ushat Belov!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Ushat Belov!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Ushat Belov!

Ushat Belov wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Ushat Belov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: NSC 39: McDonald vs Dupree
Date: Jul 16, 2019

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Barkley misses the target.
Barkley misses with a series of wild punches.
Singh fires out a quick counter leg kick but Barkley just manages to avoid it.
Singh connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barkley's hands.
Barkley throws a good cross that connects.
Singh has been working on his boxing with his coaches at mickeyharts the greatest in the buildup to the fight.
Barkley looks for a takedown but Singh sprawls well.
Barkley checks the leg kick.
Barkley closes the distance looking to clinch
and Singh counters with a low kick, right behind Barkley 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley misses with a hook to the body
and Singh counters with an inside leg kick.
Barkley catches Singh with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Singh drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD2#
Barkley dives in and scores a takedown into Singh's guard.#T1#
Singh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barkley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barkley pushing down on Singh's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barkley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barkley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Singh keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Singh works his way to full guard. Good work.
Singh might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barkley throwing strikes but missing.
Barkley throws a big right hand that misses.
Barkley trying to control but Singh is working from the bottom.
Singh wants to hit a switch here but Barkley passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Singh there!
Barkley with the ground and pound from mount. #T2#
Barkley in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #CUT2#
It looks like Yuvraj Singh has been cut.
Singh tries to lock up and control but Barkley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Singh is desperately trying to improve his position but Barkley has a good base and remains in mount.
Singh on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Singh tries to get out of the position.
Barkley scoring with strikes but Singh is staying in there.
Singh is trying to escape the mount.
Barkley breaks from Singh's wrist control and lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barkley pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Barkley! Singh is hurt baaadly! Barkley is firing away with more strikes - Singh is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ross Barkley!

Event: NSC 32: Boston vs Barkley
Date: Jun 18, 2019

#R1#
Boston displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barkley.
Boston lands with a nice body punch.
Ross Barkley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boston swings for the body but Barkley moves out of range.
Boston sets himself, and Barkley steps forward looking for the clinch! Boston avoids it this time.
Boston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barkley.
A telegraphed right hand from Boston misses the target.
Boston changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barkley tries to avoid it but Boston manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barkley to the ground. Barkley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Barkley. That snapped Boston's head back.
Boston moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD2#
Boston gets caught flat footed, as Barkley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Barkley preventing the sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barkley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barkley landing some decent shots from guard.
Barkley scoring with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boston looking for a sweep. Not yet Boston, not yet.
Barkley postures up in Boston's guard and throws a big left but Boston blocks it. #T1#
Boston manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barkley manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Boston wants to control from the top but Barkley keeps moving.
Barkley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've been hearing good reports from Boston's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Boston bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barkley's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Barkley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boston defends well.
Boston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boston stopping the sweep attempt from Barkley.
Boston throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Boston trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boston trying to control but Barkley is working from the bottom.
Boston working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barkley's head.
Boston working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barkley's head.
Barkley is trying to control the position but Boston postures up.
Boston with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barkley looking to control. #SUB2#
Barkley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boston lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barkley is adopting a defensive guard.
Boston throwing strikes from guard but Barkley blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brent Boston dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Barkley fails to land the takedown.
Boston tries to close the distance and clinch but Barkley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barkley tries to counter with a clinch but Boston shakes him off and moves away.
Boston throws a big shot that misses.
Barkley slips a straight right by Boston.
Barkley lands with a good body shot.
Boston moves forwards but Barkley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barkley lands with a hook. Boston tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barkley looks to score with a jab to the body but Boston is just out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boston.
Barkley with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boston tries to bum rush Barkley with a series of wild strikes but Barkley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boston takes a swing at Barkley's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boston. Barkley does a little dance to reset his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boston.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barkley avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Barkley tries to bum rush Boston with a series of wild strikes but Boston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boston stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boston wants it to stay on the feet.
Barkley swings for the body but Boston moves out of range.
Boston fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barkley lands with a nice combination. Boston backs away looking to recover.
Nice body kick from Barkley.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barkley.
Barkley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barkley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barkley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barkley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barkley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boston.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Boston feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Barkley trying to keep a closed guard but Boston is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Barkley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boston's guard. #REVB#
Barkley stands and throws Boston's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Barkley tries for a kimura but Boston is defending well.
Boston 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.
Boston is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barkley's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boston is looking for a sweep. Barkley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barkley blocks the strikes from Boston.
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.
Barkley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boston's head.
Barkley drops an elbow to the side of Boston's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ross Barkley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Boston shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Boston showed some decent athleticism there.
Barkley tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Boston manages to move to mount!
Barkley is looking to get to half guard.
Barkley slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Boston.
Boston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barkley keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley trying to hold on to Boston's head to control him but Boston postures up.
Boston thows a huge punch but Barkley dodges it nicely. #T1##SUB2#
Barkley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barkley is looking for a sweep. Boston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barkley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boston is working away from the top position though.
Boston lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Boston seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Boston working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Boston is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Boston lands with a punch from half guard.
Barkley is refusing to be controlled, as Boston sits in half guard.
Boston is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Boston scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Barkley?
Boston connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #ROC#
Barkley is rocked!
Barkley really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Barkley sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Boston connects with a nice short shot to Barkley's temple.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brent Boston showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Boston 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for Brent Boston!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Brent Boston!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Brent Boston!

Brent Boston wins by unanimous decision!
Brent Boston decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 15
Date: May 03, 2019

#R1#
Barkley staying out of range there.
Oloishona lands a body shot.
A left lands for Barkley.
A big left from Oloishona misses.
Oloishona on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barkley misses with a left hand
and Oloishona counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oloishona misses with a straight right.
Oloishona slips a jab from Barkley.
Oloishona throws a lazy right hand but Barkley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barkley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Oloishona is able to avoid easily.
Oloishona jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Barkley feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oloishona managing to control the position.
Barkley trying to control but Oloishona is working from the bottom. #T1#
Barkley won't allow Oloishona to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barkley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Oloishona has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Oloishona is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Oloishona is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barkley looking to sit in guard and control but Oloishona gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Barkley trying to keep a closed guard but Oloishona is proving a slippery customer.
Barkley seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Oloishona forces his way into half guard.
Oloishona keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Barkley is looking to control Oloishona's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barkley avoid being mounted?
Barkley might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Oloishona haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Barkley is looking for a sweep. Oloishona is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oloishona content to control rather than advance.
Barkley is trying to maintain the position but Oloishona is very close to passing his half guard.
Oloishona wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barkley keeps working. #T3#
Oloishona sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Barkley tries to get to full guard but Oloishona has control of the leg.
Oloishona keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Oloishona swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barkley lands a head kick. Oloishona smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Barkley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oloishona throws out the jab.
A shot to the body from Barkley misses
and Oloishona counters with a thumping low kick.
Oloishona checks a leg kick nicely.
Barkley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oloishona.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Oloishona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barkley is looking to clinch. #T4#
Oloishona throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barkley misses with a kick to the body.
Barkley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barkley is looking to score with low kicks.
Barkley misses the shot to the body.
Oloishona went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Oloishona throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Oloishona lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oloishona dodges the punch combination from Barkley.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barkley misses with an uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barkley.
A chopping leg kick lands by Oloishona.
Barkley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Barkley moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Barkley.
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 Tonkei Oloishona will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Barkley.
Barkley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barkley moves away from the strike by Oloishona.
Oloishona slips a straight right by Barkley.
Barkley just misses with a punch to the body.
Barkley with a nice cross.
Oloishona throws a leg kick but Barkley moved away.
Barkley misses with a looping left.
Barkley throws out a leg kick but Oloishona moves out of range and Barkley only half commits.
Oloishona throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Oloishona as Barkley shoots in.
It looked like Oloishona wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barkley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barkley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oloishona lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barkley's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barkley moves in looking to clinch but Oloishona pushes him off.#T1#
Barkley is looking to clinch but Oloishona is avoiding it.
Oloishona was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Oloishona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oloishona has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Barkley misses the jab.
Oloishona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barkley.
Oloishona waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barkley.
Oloishona fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barkley is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Barkley.
Barkley is looking for the big counter here.
Oloishona uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barkley.
Barkley misses with a hook. Oloishona ducked under it nicely.
Oloishona was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barkley slips a jab from Oloishona.
Oloishona with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barkley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oloishona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Oloishona misses the target.
Nice shot by Oloishona.#T2#
Oloishona ducks under a wild hook from Barkley.
Oloishona swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Oloishona takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Barkley.
Barkley misses with a takedown attempt
and Oloishona cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barkley is breathing heavily.
Oloishona lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barkley will feel that in the morning.
Oloishona turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Oloishona slips under a jab from Barkley.
An attempted straight right counter from Oloishona misses the target.
Barkley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barkley throws a lazy uppercut
and Oloishona cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oloishona listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oloishona throws a quick inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Oloishona.
Barkley throws a lazy uppercut
and Oloishona counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Oloishona misses. #T3#
Barkley misses with a combination
enabling Oloishona to counter with a crisp jab.
Barkley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barkley throws a right hand that Oloishona ducks under and follows up with a left that Oloishona also avoids with ease.
Barkley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oloishona.
Oloishona ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oloishona lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oloishona lands a nice hook to Barkley's body. Barkley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tonkei Oloishona is winning the standup battle so far.
Oloishona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barkley manages to avoid it.
Oloishona scores with a kick to the midsection.
Oloishona is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barkley can do to turn this around?
Barkley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab by Oloishona.
Tonkei Oloishona is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body kick there by Oloishona.
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!
A jab from Oloishona does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oloishona. Barkley does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Barkley tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Oloishona fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oloishona connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ross Barkley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oloishona throws a wild body kick that Barkley sees coming a mile off.
Barkley missing with a left hand there. Oloishona was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barkley plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Barkley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barkley wants to clinch up but Oloishona keeps it at a distance.
Oloishona keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barkley misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oloishona moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barkley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oloishona.
Barkley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oloishona.
Oloishona lunges at Barkley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barkley's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tonkei Oloishona dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Oloishona lands a slapping body shot.
Barkley throws a jab but it's blocked by Oloishona.
Barkley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch lands to the side of Oloishona 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Barkley clinches up against the cage.
Barkley misses with some punches.
Barkley scores with a shot to the side of Oloishona's head.
Oloishona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barkley's elbow.
A short right from Oloishona.
Barkley misses with a punch on the inside.
Oloishona throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barkleys head.
Oloishona lands a hook that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
Barkley misses with the head strike.
Oloishona scores with a hook to the body.
Barkley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barkley pushes Oloishona back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barkley.
Oloishona can't find room to land a body shot as Barkley controls the action.
Barkley prevents a body shot from Oloishona.
Oloishona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Barkley misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oloishona.
Oloishona misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oloishona misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oloishona misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barkley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oloishona misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Oloishona.
Oloishona tries a body shot but Barkley blocks it.
Barkley misses with the head strike.
Oloishona tries to work over Barkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oloishona lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Oloishona.
Oloishona makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oloishona lands a nice shot to the body.
Barkley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Oloishona creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barkley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barkley is trying to maintain a safe position but Oloishona gets an underhook and turns Barkley into the cage.#BC#
Oloishona breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Barkley swings for the body but Oloishona moves out of range.
Oloishona ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oloishona dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barkley. That did some damage!
Barkley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oloishona avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barkley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oloishona takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oloishona's corner calls for a 1-2. Oloishona obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oloishona connects with a leg kick. Barkley looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Oloishona checks a low kick from Barkley.
Barkley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barkley fails to land with a series of punches.
Oloishona takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barkley throws a poor cross that misses
and Oloishona counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ross Barkley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Barkley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barkley tries for a takedown but Oloishona circles away easily
enabling Oloishona to counter with a crisp jab.
Oloishona scores with a leg kick.
Oloishona slips a straight right by Barkley.
Barkley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Oloishona at a distance.
Oloishona avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oloishona lands a nice hook to Barkley's body. Barkley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oloishona lands a jab to the nose.
A slapping body kick lands there for Oloishona.
Oloishona keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barkley.#T4#
Oloishona circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Oloishona was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barkley.
Barkley misses with a looping left.
Oloishona appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Oloishona lands a front kick.
Oloishona looking to land some kicks to the body here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oloishona thows a body kick. Barkley tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Oloishona displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Barkley has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Oloishona.
Oloishona lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oloishona thumps Barkley with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Oloishona.
Barkley tries to clinch but Oloishona moves away
and Oloishona counters with a stiff right hand.
Barkley swings away with a body shot that misses
and Oloishona counters with a nice leg kick.
Barkley misses with a wild combination.
Ross Barkley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barkley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oloishona.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tonkei Oloishona showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Oloishona 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tonkei Oloishona!
A victorious Tonkei Oloishona thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TAFC: Mark v Ispa
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Barkley throws out a powerful jab.
Barkley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Overflow.
Barkley walks into a left hand.
Barkley dives in and grabs Overflow's left leg, looking for a takedown. Overflow pushes down on Barkley's head and hops out.
Overflow throwing a counter right hand but Barkley manages to avoid it.
Barkley cracks Overflow with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barkley feints and then cracks Overflow's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Overflow down.
Barkley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Overflow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Overflow circles away from the clinch attempt
and Overflow counters with a left to the body.
Barkley throws a shot to the body.
Barkley misses with a lunging right hand
and Overflow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barkley moves in looking to clinch but Overflow pushes him off.
Barkley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Overflow moves away.
Overflow just misses with a punch to the body.
Barkley tries to counter with a clinch but Overflow shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
Barkley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Overflow paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barkley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Overflow.
A little feinted left hand from Overflow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barkley scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Barkley has closed the distance and engaged Overflow in a clinch.
Barkley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barkley misses with the head strike.
Barkley misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barkley.
A nice left hand lands by Barkley.
Barkley misses with some punches.
Barkley lands a left hand.
Overflow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barkley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Overflow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Barkley misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Overflow.
Overflow blocking some punches.
Barkley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barkley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barkley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barkley throws a head punch that misses.
Overflow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barkley throws a head punch that misses.
Overflow blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barkley.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barkley.
Barkley misses with some punches. #BC#
Overflow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
A big right from Overflow misses.
Overflow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barkley.
Barkley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barkley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Overflow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Overflow throwing a counter right hand but Barkley manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Overflow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barkley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Barkley does no damage.
Overflow slips under a jab from Barkley.
Barkley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Overflow.
Ross Barkley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Overflow takes one on the button.
Barkley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Overflow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barkley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Overflow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Barkley looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Overflow!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barkley controls the position from side control.
Barkley working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Overflow is trying to get back to half guard.
Overflow is letting Barkley control him for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ross Barkley dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Barkley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Overflow.
Overflow scores with a shot to the body.
Barkley is looking to clinch.
A jab from Barkley misses.
Barkley scores with a shot to the body.
Barkley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Overflow swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barkley misses with a shot to the body
and Overflow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barkley misses with a double jab.
Barkley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Overflow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Overflow tries to sprawl but Barkley drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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!
Barkley controlling the action here.
Barkley is continuing to stall.#T1#
Barkley drops an elbow to the side of Overflow's head.
Barkley not doing much here.
Overflow is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at London BALLS OF STEEL, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Overflow tries to get to full guard but Barkley has control of the leg. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barkley is thwarting Overflow's attempts to control the position.
Overflow is controlling Barkley's trapped leg to prevent Barkley from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Overflow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barkley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Overflow misses the target.
Barkley scores with a nice strike.
Barkley missing with a left hand there. Overflow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Overflow was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barkley walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Barkley takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Overflow blocking some punches.
Barkley misses with the head strike.
Barkley misses with the head strike.
Overflow looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barkley misses with some punches.
Overflow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barkley misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barkley.
Barkley struggles to land a body shot inside as Overflow controls his hands.
Barkley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barkley misses with a punch to the body.
Barkley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Barkley dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Barkley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barkley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barkley misses with a body punch.
Overflow pushes Barkley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Overflow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Overflow wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barkley misses with a punch on the inside.
Barkley tries to throw a body punch but Overflow avoids it by throwing Barkley back against the cage.
Barkley looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barkley holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Barkley is trying to maintain a safe position but Overflow gets an underhook and turns Barkley into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ross Barkley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Barkley throws a sloppy head kick and Overflow moves out of range easily.
Barkley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Overflow counters with a left to the body.
Barkley throws a body punch but Overflow moves out of range.
Ross Barkley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barkley swinging wildly here.
Overflow swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Overflow scores with a shot to the body.
Overflow stuffs the takedown attempt from Barkley. Barkley gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley swings for the body but Overflow moves out of range.
Overflow throwing a counter right hand but Barkley manages to avoid it.
Overflow on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barkley throws a sloppy body shot
and Overflow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barkley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Overflow was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice body punch from Overflow.
Barkley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Barkley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Overflow.
Barkley swinging wildly here.
Barkley throws out a leg kick but Overflow moves out of range and Barkley only half commits.
Massive Overflow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Overflow throws a good cross that connects.
Overflow cracks Barkley with a good jab.
Overflow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barkley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Overflow throwing a counter right hand but Barkley manages to avoid it.
Barkley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
An inside leg kick lands from Barkley.
Overflow connects with a body shot that sends Barkley's belly button to the back.
Overflow dips to his left and cracks Barkley with an uppercut!
Overflow swings for the body but Barkley moves out of range. #T2#
Barkley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab lands there for Overflow.
Barkley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Overflow makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Overflow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Overflow lands a right hook to the body.
Overflow throws out a powerful jab.
Barkley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Overflow misses with a wild body shot.
Barkley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barkley goes for a double leg but Overflow avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Overflow continues to drive forward.
Overflow is looking to counter punch.
Barkley looks to throw the jab but Overflow is out of range.
Overflow swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Overflow throws a jab but it's blocked by Barkley.
Barkley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Overflow.
Barkley throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Overflow counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Overflow moves away from the strike by Barkley.
Overflow jabs Barkley right on the nose. Barkley blinks but takes it well.
Barkley just misses with a punch to the body.
Barkley tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Overflow counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barkley thinking.
Overflow scores with a shot to the body. #KD#
Overflow feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Barkley sprawling to the canvas! Barkley rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Overflow finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Overflow circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Barkley to the canvas! Barkley doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Overflow keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Massive Overflow!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Massive Overflow made sure he mentioned BuriedAlive// Fight Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: TAFC: Navarro v Avetisyan
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Barkley looks to clinch
and Fujimoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barkley misses with a body kick.
Fujimoto throwing a counter right hand but Barkley manages to avoid it.
Fujimoto tries to clinch up but Barkley circles away and keeps his distance.
Barkley looks to score with a jab to the body but Fujimoto is just out of range.
We've been told by Fujimoto's head coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barkley cracks a nice hook into Fujimoto's ribs.
Fujimoto takes a swing at Barkley's ribcage but misses.
Barkley misses with an uppercut
letting Fujimoto counter with a right hand.
Fujimoto lands a nice looking body kick.#CL2#
Barkley has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barkley.
Barkley tries for a takedown but Fujimoto manages to get underhooks.
Barkley tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fujimoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fujimoto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fujimoto misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fujimoto.
Barkley blocking some punches. #T1#
Barkley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Fujimoto.
Barkley looks winded!
Fujimoto throws a head punch that misses.
Barkley blocking some punches.
Barkley tries to work over Fujimoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barkley misses with a punch on the inside.
Fujimoto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barkley takes a shot to the head.
Fujimoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fujimoto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fujimoto prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gyukosho Fujimoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Barkley.
Fujimoto lands with a short shot to the head.
Fujimoto lands a hook that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
Barkley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fujimoto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fujimoto swings wildly with an uppercut but Barkley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fujimoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Fujimoto fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barkley wants to stall.
Barkley throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Barkley misses with a punch on the inside.
Fujimoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Fujimoto on the inside.
Fujimoto blocks an uppercut.
Fujimoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fujimoto gets through Barkley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2#
Barkley turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Barkley manages to end up in side control.
Barkley prevents Fujimoto from escaping the position.
Fujimoto is working to avoid the ground and pound but Barkley connects with a decent elbow.
Barkley tries to score with some ground and pound. Fujimoto controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Barkley taking a breather here.
Barkley working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Barkley scores with a couple of short elbows.
Barkley connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fujimoto some visible discomfort. #T3#
Barkley throws an elbow but Fujimoto slips to the side and avoids it well.
Fujimoto wants to get back to his feet.
Barkley trying to control the position but Fujimoto is working away.
An elbow from Barkley crashes against the mat.
Fujimoto is trying to buck Barkley off.
Barkley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fujimoto keeps working.
Fujimoto is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Barkley has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barkley working the head and body with strikes.
Barkley working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Barkley postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Fujimoto is trying to buck Barkley off.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fujimoto is looking to clinch but Barkley is avoiding it.
Fujimoto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barkley.
An attempted straight right counter from Fujimoto misses the target.
Fujimoto misses the jab.
Good exchange - Fujimoto coming out on top.#CL2#
Barkley closes the distance and pushes Fujimoto back into the cage.
Fujimoto prevents a body shot from Barkley.
Fujimoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gyukosho Fujimoto dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Barkley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fujimoto checks a low kick from Barkley.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Fujimoto here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Fujimoto throws a hook but Barkley blocks it.
Fujimoto tries to clinch there but Barkley circles away.
Barkley scores with a jab to the body.
Barkley scores with a jab. Fujimoto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A swing and a miss from Barkley.
Barkley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barkley takes a swing at Fujimoto's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujimoto throws a solid leg kick but Barkley takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fujimoto.
Fujimoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barkley throws a body punch but Fujimoto moves out of range.
Fujimoto dodges the punch combination from Barkley. #T1#
Decent striking displayed by Barkley there.
Gyukosho Fujimoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barkley keeps the fight on the outside.
Barkley wants to counter the offense by Fujimoto and move into the clinch position.
Barkley moves in looking to clinch but Fujimoto pushes him off.
Barkley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fujimoto throwing a counter right hand but Barkley manages to avoid it.
Barkley moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fujimoto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Barkley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fujimoto dodges the punch combination from Barkley.
Barkley misses with an uppercut. Fujimoto saw that one coming.
Fujimoto thinks about countering with a body kick.
Barkley misses with a two punch combination.
Donk. Fujimoto catches Barkley right on the button with a cross.#CUT#
It looks like Ross Barkley has been cut.#T2#
Barkley tries to clinch but Fujimoto moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Fujimoto misses its target.#CL#
Fujimoto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barkley, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barkley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fujimoto pulls his leg out and moves away.
Barkley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barkley dives in for a single leg takedown but Fujimoto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Barkley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fujimoto pinned against the cage. Fujimoto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gyukosho Fujimoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Barkley.
Barkley throws a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fujimoto. That's going to slow Barkley down. #T3#
A combination from Barkley does no damage.
Fujimoto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fujimoto misses with a wild combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Barkley scores with a four punch combination!
Barkley has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Fujimoto lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Barkley scores with a hook.
Ross Barkley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fujimoto dodges the punch combination from Barkley.
Fujimoto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fujimoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barkley. Fujimoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barkley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fujimoto but Fujimoto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barkley is breathing heavily.#T4#
Fujimoto throws a lazy right hand but Barkley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fujimoto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barkley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ross Barkley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Fujimoto cracks Barkley with an uppercut from hell and Barkley crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Fujimoto's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing! #SU#
Fujimoto stands and steps away. Barkley gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fujimoto lands a nice shot that snaps Barkley's head back.
Barkley throws an off balance right hand
and Fujimoto counters with a huge right that knocks Barkley out cold! Fujimoto is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gyukosho Fujimoto!
A victorious Gyukosho Fujimoto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SyFi - The End Bang
Date: Jan 13, 2019

#R1#
Barkley dives in and grabs Hop's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hop pushes down on Barkley's head and hops out.
Barkley walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hop.
Hop looks to land a left hand but Barkley moved out of range nicely.
Hop has been working on his boxing with his coaches at AK Beasties in the buildup to the fight.
Barkley shoots in looking for a takedown but Hop manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barkley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hop is looking to counter punch.
Barkley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ross Barkley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barkley throws a jab when Hop was well out of range.
Barkley lands a nice shot to the body.
Barkley goes for a double leg but Hop avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hop continues to drive forward.
Hop throws a quick counter head kick but Barkley was just out of range.
Hip Hop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Barkley.
Hop moves out of range as Barkley strikes.
Hop slips under a jab.
Hop appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley throws a series of punches but Hop moves out of range.
As Barkley backs away, Hop returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barkley.
Hop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barkley.
Barkley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barkley throws an off balance right hand
and Hop counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Hop has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hop there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barkley with a jab.#CL2#
Barkley clinches.
Hop lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barkley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hop working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hop lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barkley is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hop is defending well.
Barkley can't get the takedown.
Hop struggles to land a body shot inside as Barkley controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hop.
Barkley misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Hop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hop throws a head kick that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Hop. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hop.
Barkley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Barkley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hop dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barkley. That did some damage!
Barkley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A slow jab from Barkley misses its intended target.
Hop was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barkley throws a nice looking combination but Hop bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hop half committed to a counter leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hop.
Barkley feints and then cracks Hop's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hop down.
Barkley is looking to clinch.
Barkley shoots in for a double leg but Hop sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hop throws a sloppy head kick and Barkley moves out of range easily.
Barkley scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Barkley swings for the body but Hop moves out of range.
Barkley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barkley throws a right hand that misses
and Hop counters with a nice low kick that buckles Barkley's knee momentarily.
Barkley looks winded!
Barkley throws a lazy uppercut
and Hop counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barkley throws a right hand that misses
and Hop counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Ross Barkley has been cut.
Hop thuds a left hand into Barkley's body.
Hop lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Barkley falls backwards - clearly groggy! Hop dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hip Hop!
Hip Hop retains his heavyweight title!
Hip Hop spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: SyFi - Final Bang
Date: Dec 23, 2018

#R1#
Popov tries to clinch up but Barkley circles away and keeps his distance.
Barkley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Popov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barkley somewhat.
Barkley keeps the fight on the outside.
Barkley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Popov fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Barkley tries to counter it with a takedown but Popov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Barkley scores with a jab. Popov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Popov is looking to clinch but Barkley is avoiding it. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Popov.
Barkley misses with the head strike.
Popov misses with a punch to the body.
Barkley has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Popov after a bit of a struggle.
Popov misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Barkley gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Popov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barkley.
Barkley looks to land a strike but Popov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Barkley trying to control the position from guard on top but Popov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Popov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Popov tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Barkley might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Popov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Popov wants to stand and escape but Barkley is having none of it.
Barkley with a nice head shot there.
Popov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Popov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barkley on the ground.
Barkley tries to free his leg and advance position but Popov is retaining full guard.
Barkley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barkley landing some decent shots from guard.
Popov keeping moving, preventing Barkley from controlling successfully.
Popov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barkley is controlling him. #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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Barkley connects with a right hand. Popov shakes it off.
Popov looks to clinch
and Barkley counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Maxim Popov has been cut.
Popov tries to clinch but Barkley moves out of range.
Popov tries to close the distance and clinch but Barkley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barkley works Popov's body with a nice hook.
Popov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barkley.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barkley, as that shot connected.
Popov moves in looking to clinch but Barkley pushes him off.
Nice straight punches there by Barkley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barkley.
Popov tries to clinch up.
Barkley throws a series of punches but Popov moves out of range.
Maxim Popov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popov tries to clinch but Barkley is having none of it.
Barkley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Popov moves into the clinch.
Barkley will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Popov up against the cage.
Barkley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Barkley tries for a takedown. No joy.
Maxim Popov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Barkley.
Popov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barkley tries to stall but Popov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Popov misses with a punch to the body.
Popov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Barkley on the inside. #TD2#
Barkley pulls guard.
Barkley is adopting a defensive guard.
Popov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Popov wants to control from the top but Barkley keeps moving. #SUB2#
Barkley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Popov stays in close to Barkley's body and controls the position. #T4#
Barkley has Popov pulled in close to control his posture.
Popov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Popov wants to control from the top but Barkley keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Popov tries to close the distance and clinch but Barkley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barkley swats away the attempt to clinch by Popov.
Popov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barkley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Popov doesn't manage to clinch there - Barkley circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ross Barkley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maxim Popov's cut.
That's time! Popov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Barkley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Barkley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Popov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barkley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Barkley successfully pulls guard.
Barkley 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Barkley holds on and takes a little breather.
Barkley is continuing to stall.
Barkley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley has his hands on Popov's head, controlling the position.
Barkley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Popov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barkley works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Barkley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Popov defends well.#T1#
Popov wants to get up but he can't break Barkley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Popov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Popov postures up.
Barkley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Popov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Barkley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice combination there by Barkley.
Popov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barkley.
Barkley keeps the fight on the outside.
Barkley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Popov as he avoids it easily.
Ross Barkley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Popov tries to clinch there but Barkley circles away.
Popov tries to clinch but Barkley moves out of range.
Popov doesn't manage to clinch there - Barkley circles away.
Popov on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#
Maxim Popov's cut is getting worse.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barkley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Popov. Popov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barkley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Popov tries to clinch up but Barkley circles away and keeps his distance.
Barkley wants to counter with a clinch but Popov pushes him away.
Barkley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barkley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barkley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maxim Popov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Popov doesn't manage to clinch there - Barkley circles away.
Popov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Maxim Popov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Barkley shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Barkley uses his free foot to push down on Popov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Popov.
Popov is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Popov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Barkley raining down hammerfists from mount.
Popov is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Barkley lands a big elbow. #T3#
Barkley wants to control the pace but Popov is squirming around nicely.
Popov is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Barkley is landing with some decent strikes but Popov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC2#
Popov is rocked!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Maxim Popov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ross Barkley!
Ross Barkley is the new super heavyweight champion!

Event: SyFi 131
Date: Nov 18, 2018

#R1#
Barkley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Venom, as that shot connected.
Barkley throws a right hand that Venom ducks under and follows up with a left that Venom also avoids with ease.
Venom seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Venom tests Barkley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Venom avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barkley tries to close the distance and clinch but Venom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Barkley moves into the clinch.
Venom drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right hook to the body lands for Barkley.
Venom can't get the takedown.
Venom goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barkley prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vick Venom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Barkley - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Barkley is stalling here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barkley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Venom jumps guard but Barkley stands there with Venom around his waist. Venom gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T1#
Barkley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Venom is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barkley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Venom wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Venom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barkley'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.
Venom tries to pull guard but Barkley holds him up against the cage and eventually Venom drops back down to his feet.
Barkley prevents a takedown attempt there.
Barkley pushes Venom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barkley.
Venom is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barkley is defending well.
Barkley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Venom or not.
Venom is breathing heavily.
Barkley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Venom backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Barkley.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barkley.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barkley.
Barkley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Venom backwards. #T2#
Barkley lands a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barkley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barkley displaying some good clinch control by pressing Venom up against the cage.
Barkley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Barkley.
Barkley lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Barkley on the inside.
Barkley pushes Venom back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barkley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barkley dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Barkley is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are getting on Barkley's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Barkley lands with a left to the head.
Barkley controlling the action here for a moment.
Barkley scores with a shoulder strike.
Barkley has Venom pressed against the cage. #T3#
Barkley is working Venom over against the cage.
Barkley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barkley just leaning against Venom, taking a breather.
Barkley avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ross Barkley.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Barkley has knocked Venom down with a huge combo! Barkley steps away and waves a wobbly Venom back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
It looks like Vick Venom has been cut.
Barkley cracks Venom on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Venom falls backwards against the cage. Barkley follows up with more strikes that drop Venom to his knees. Barkley keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Venom! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ross Barkley!
Vick Venom was interviewed post fight and said 'Galactor you dirty fuck I'll see you again and I won't miss my flight....'.

Event: SyFi 121
Date: Oct 27, 2018

#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Barkley.
Barkley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Barkley slips the punch.
Barkley throws a series of strikes that have Anderson backpedaling.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Barkley shows good takedown defense.
Barkley throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Barkley slips under a jab.
Barkley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.#CL2#
Barkley forces Anderson back against the cage and clinches.
Nice body punch from Barkley.
Barkley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barkley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barkley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barkley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
A short left from Barkley.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Barkley has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barkley.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Barkley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barkley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barkley unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Anderson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Barkley is unloading with more strikes now! Anderson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ross Barkley!
Arn Anderson was interviewed post fight and said 'I didn't snap into a slim jim.....and it was my downfall.....I'LL BE BACK FOR THAT BELT!!'.

Event: SyFi 113
Date: Oct 07, 2018

#R1#
Barkley lunges at Yaroslev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yaroslev's hand. #CUT#
It looks like Wladimir Yaroslev has been cut.
Barkley throws an overhand right that lands on Yaroslev's shoulder, as Yaroslev tries to avoid the shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barkley.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barkley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Yaroslev tries to keep at a distance but Barkley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barkley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barkley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Yaroslev throws a punch but it's blocked by Barkley.
Barkley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yaroslev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barkley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short uppercut from Barkley.
Barkley scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Yaroslev tightens his grip and picks Barkley up, before dumping him to the ground. Barkley manages to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barkley has his hands on Yaroslev's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Barkley'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.
Barkley is trying to keep Yaroslev in close.
Yaroslev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yaroslev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barkley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Barkley looking to control.
Yaroslev stays in close to Barkley's body and controls the position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yaroslev throws a big elbow that misses.
Yaroslev wants to control from the top but Barkley keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yaroslev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barkley is trying to keep Yaroslev in close. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Barkley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yaroslev wants to control from the top but Barkley keeps moving.
Barkley pulls Yaroslev in to control the position. #T3#
Barkley continues to stall.
Yaroslev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barkley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barkley tries to get out of the position.
Yaroslev postures up.
Barkley is controlling Yaroslev's posture.
Barkley controls Yaroslev momentarily but Yaroslev frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Yaroslev drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yaroslev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Barkley working a defensive guard here.
Yaroslev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barkley is trying to keep Yaroslev in close.
Barkley keeping moving, preventing Yaroslev from controlling successfully.
Barkley seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Yaroslev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yaroslev pushing down on Barkley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Yaroslev works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
Yaroslev wants to finish this one by submission but Barkley is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Yaroslev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wladimir Yaroslev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wladimir Yaroslev's cut.
That's time! Barkley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Barkley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yaroslev drops his hands momentarily and Barkley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barkley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yaroslev in his tracks.
Barkley misses with a combination #TD2#
and Yaroslev counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Yaroslev.
Barkley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yaroslev controls the pace.
Barkley looking to control.
Barkley is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Yaroslev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Barkley looking to control.
Yaroslev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barkley is trying to control the position but Yaroslev postures up. #T1#
Barkley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yaroslev.
Yaroslev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barkley's head.#SUB2#
Yaroslev drops back looking for a leg! Barkley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barkley manages to kick Yaroslev off! Yaroslev jumps back into Barkley's guard.
Yaroslev trying to control but Barkley is working from the bottom.
Yaroslev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barkley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barkley trying to control the position here.
Yaroslev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yaroslev wants to pass the guard but Barkley is keeping the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barkley pulls Yaroslev in close to his closed guard and prevents Yaroslev from doing any damage or advancing position.
Barkley working a defensive guard here.
Yaroslev sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Barkley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yaroslev walks into a straight right hand from Barkley.
Ross Barkley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Yaroslev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Barkley trying to control here. #T3#
Barkley is looking for a sweep. Yaroslev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barkley has his hands clasped together around Yaroslev's back. He's all about the action.
Barkley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yaroslev.
Barkley is staying active underneath Yaroslev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barkley is looking for a sweep. Yaroslev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barkley is working hard here to advance position.
Yaroslev winds up and cracks Barkley with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Barkley tries to roll over but Yaroslev keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Yaroslev is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
Yaroslev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Barkley is not content to let Yaroslev control the position.
Barkley is looking for a sweep. Yaroslev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Yaroslev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barkley is just riding it out for now. Yaroslev eventually gives up the hold.
Barkley wants to control but Yaroslev is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wladimir Yaroslev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wladimir Yaroslev's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Barkley throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yaroslev shoots in and drives through. Barkley sprawls well.#CL#
Barkley clinches.
Barkley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barkley prevents the takedown attempt.
Barkley misses with a body punch.
Yaroslev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ross Barkley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wladimir Yaroslev.
Yaroslev blocking some punches.
Yaroslev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barkley after a bit of a struggle.
Barkley just leaning against Yaroslev, taking a breather. #TD2#
Yaroslev works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Barkley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yaroslev on the ground.
Barkley controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaroslev wants to control from the top but Barkley keeps moving.
Yaroslev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barkley pulls Yaroslev in close to prevent any damage.
Barkley working a defensive guard but Yaroslev manages to pass into side control anyway. #T1#
Yaroslev trying to control the position but Barkley is working away.
Barkley manages to work his way to half guard, despite Yaroslev's best efforts.
Yaroslev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barkley trying to get back to full guard but Yaroslev takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Barkley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Yaroslev landing strikes from the mount and Barkley is in trouble!
Barkley tries to hold on but Yaroslev postures up.#SUB2#
Yaroslev swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Barkley is now in Yaroslev's guard. A big mistake from Yaroslev there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB2#
Yaroslev looking for a guillotine here but Barkley defends easily. #T2#
Barkley is pushing down on Yaroslev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yaroslev is fighting to maintain full guard but Barkley has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nice strikes from Barkley there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yaroslev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barkley looking to sit in guard and control but Yaroslev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Barkley has control of Yaroslev's left arm, preventing Yaroslev from doing any damage. #T3#
Yaroslev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Yaroslev cracks Barkley with a solid left hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Barkley holds on and takes a little breather.
Yaroslev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wladimir Yaroslev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yaroslev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barkley managing to control the position.
Barkley is trying to control the position but Yaroslev postures up. #SUB2#
Yaroslev drops back looking for a leg! Barkley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barkley manages to kick Yaroslev off! Yaroslev jumps back into Barkley's guard.
Yaroslev 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. #T4#
Barkley is trying to control the position but Yaroslev postures up.
Barkley wants to get back to his feet but Yaroslev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Barkley keeping moving, preventing Yaroslev from controlling successfully.
Yaroslev with a nice head shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barkley is pulling down on Yaroslev's head to control his posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yaroslev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ross Barkley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barkley will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wladimir Yaroslev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yaroslev 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wladimir Yaroslev!
Wladimir Yaroslev managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Forge Clothing Co., into his post fight interview.

Event: WeInSyd 29
Date: Sep 12, 2018

#R1#
Barkley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Muslim's head.
Barkley avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Barkley has managed to clinch.
Muslim takes a shot to the head.
Barkley cracks Muslim with a nice body shot.
Barkley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Muslim is breathing heavily.
Barkley just leaning against Muslim, taking a breather.
Barkley lands a right hand.
Barkley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barkley lands a nice uppercut.
Muslim misses with some punches.
Barkley is working Muslim over against the cage.
Barkley gets through Muslim's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Barkley.
Barkley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barkley pushes Muslim back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Muslim is rocked!
Barkley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oh Muslim is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barkley throws a head punch that misses.
Barkley throws a head punch that misses.
Barkley leaning his opponent against the cage.
Muslim blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Barkley as the two fighters clinch.
Muslim seems to have got his legs back now.
Barkley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Muslim backwards.
Nice body punch from Barkley - that landed with a thud.
Barkley displaying some good clinch control by pressing Muslim up against the cage.
Barkley lands a big right hand that drops Muslim! The killer instinct kicks in and Barkley finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Barkley!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ross Barkley!
Mongolian Muslim spoke after the fight, saying 'This fucking blind referee is friends with the fucking biased judges who are both paid by my PED-using opponent's manager. Fuck them and fuck the haters! What are you looking at asshole? Come at me, I'll mash you like potatoes!! Mommy!! They are threatening me! 😭'.

Event: SyFi 87
Date: Aug 10, 2018

#R1#
Barkley throws the left hand but Avisu Kona avoids the punch easily.
Avisu Kona looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Avisu Kona uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barkley.
Barkley slips under a jab.
Barkley wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A slow jab from Avisu Kona misses its intended target.
Barkley misses with a series of wild punches.
Barkley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Avisu Kona blocks a jab.
Barkley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Avisu Kona.
Barkley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Avisu Kona.
Barkley defending well as Avisu Kona loads up on a big left hand.
Avisu Kona takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Avisu Kona ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barkley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barkley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Avisu Kona cracks Barkley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Avisu Kona lands with a nice body punch.
Avisu Kona tries to move into range but Barkley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Barkley moves out of range of the strikes.
Avisu Kona throws out a loose jab but Barkley uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Barkley takes the fight into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Avisu Kona as Barkley tries to tie him up.
Barkley has Avisu Kona pressed against the cage.
Barkley scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barkley.
Barkley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barkley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Avisu Kona misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barkley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barkley blocks an uppercut.
Barkley scores with a shoulder strike.
Avisu Kona has a couple of punches blocked by Barkley.
Barkley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Avisu Kona's elbow.
A short right from Barkley.
Barkley misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Avisu Kona lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avisu Kona lands with a short shot to the head.
Avisu Kona scores with a shot to the side of Barkley's head.
A short body shot lands from Barkley as the two fighters clinch.
Avisu Kona looks winded!
Avisu Kona misses with a punch on the inside.
Barkley scores with a shoulder strike.
Avisu Kona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barkley is pushing Avisu Kona up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Barkley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barkley blocking some punches.
Barkley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Barkley.
Barkley misses with a punch on the inside.
Barkley avoiding damage.
Barkley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Avisu Kona swings wildly with an uppercut but Barkley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Avisu Kona softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Barkley prevents a body shot from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona misses with some punches.
Avisu Kona swings wildly with an uppercut but Barkley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Avisu Kona misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barkley.
Avisu Kona is working Barkley over against the cage.
Avisu Kona gets through Barkley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Avisu Kona lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Avisu Kona throws a head punch that misses.
Barkley controlling the action here for a moment.
Barkley blocking some punches.
Barkley misses with some punches.
Barkley takes a shot to the head.
Avisu Kona prevents a body shot from Barkley.
Barkley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Avisu Kona scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Avisu Kona lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
Avisu Kona scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Barkley fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avisu Kona lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
Barkley throws a punch but it's blocked by Avisu Kona.
Barkley prevents a body shot from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona can't find room to land a body shot as Barkley controls the action.
Avisu Kona lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
Avisu Kona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Avisu Kona lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barkley or not.
Avisu Kona lands a left hand.
Barkley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barkley blocks an uppercut.
Barkley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Barkley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barkley blocks an uppercut.
Come on Barkley - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Barkley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Santu Avisu Kona will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Barkley throws a combination that misses
and Avisu Kona counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barkley misses with a lunging right hand
and Avisu Kona counters with a nice uppercut.
Avisu Kona takes one on the button.
Barkley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Avisu Kona manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barkley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barkley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Avisu Kona throws a hook to the side of Barkley's head but Barkley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barkley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barkley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Avisu Kona swats him away and circles back towards the center. #KD#
Barkley lands a left and a right that send Avisu Kona crashing to the mat, dazed. Barkley thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barkley swings widly with a right hand
and Avisu Kona counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barkley has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Barkley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Avisu Kona manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Barkley there.#ROC#
Avisu Kona is rocked!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Avisu Kona. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A punch combination from Barkley misses.
Avisu Kona is still on wobbly legs! Can Barkley finish him?
Barkley throws a series of punches but Avisu Kona moves out of range.
Avisu Kona slips under a jab.
Barkley tries to bum rush Avisu Kona with a series of wild strikes but Avisu Kona uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Avisu Kona looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Avisu Kona seems to have recovered his senses.
Avisu Kona might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T1#
Avisu Kona scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barkley swings widly with a right hand
and Avisu Kona cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Avisu Kona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barkley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Avisu Kona jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barkley throws a chopping leg kick but Avisu Kona manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Avisu Kona! But no joy.
Avisu Kona misses with a looping right.#KD2#
Avisu Kona sends Barkley crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Avisu Kona is motioning to the referee to let Barkley up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Avisu Kona connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC2#
Barkley is rocked!
Santu Avisu Kona seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Avisu Kona fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Barkley to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Barkley looks to clinch but Avisu Kona throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Barkley taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Santu Avisu Kona!
Santu Avisu Kona decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SyFi 77
Date: Jul 15, 2018

#R1#
Barkley tries to clinch there but Piano circles away.
Piano cracks Barkley with an open hand slap.
Piano throws a body shot but no joy.
Barkley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Piano misses with a straight right.
Piano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barkley wants to clinch.
Piano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes from Barkley. Those never looked like landing.
Barkley digs a good hook to Piano 's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley lands a jab to the head. #CL2#
Barkley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barkley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Piano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Piano misses with a punch to the body.
Barkley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Piano misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Piano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barkley looks winded!
Nice body punch from Piano .
Piano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Piano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barkley's elbow.
Piano tries a body shot but Barkley blocks it.
Piano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barkley's elbow. #BC#
Piano breaks the clinch.
Barkley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice cross by Piano .
Piano slips a jab and a cross from Barkley.
Barkley 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.
Piano throws a jab when Barkley was well out of range.
Barkley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Piano .
Barkley throws a shot from downtown. Piano moves away and avoids it.
Barkley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Piano to score with a decent uppercut.
Barkley moves in looking to clinch but Piano pushes him off.
Barkley doesn't manage to clinch there - Piano circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Piano . #T2#
Barkley doesn't manage to clinch there - Piano circles away.
Barkley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Piano circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Barkley has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barkley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Piano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barkley. #BC#
Piano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Piano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barkley manages to avoid it.
Barkley is looking to clinch but Piano is avoiding it.
Barkley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barkley walks forward, straight into a front kick from Piano .
Barkley tries to close the distance and clinch but Piano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Piano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barkley.
Piano wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Barkley rushes Piano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barkley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Piano can't find room to land a body shot as Barkley controls the action. #T3#
Piano lands a body shot.
Piano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Piano lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Piano . #BC#
Piano 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Piano just misses with a punch to the body.
Piano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barkley.
Barkley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Piano thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Barkley if he has to take too many more of those.
Barkley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Piano swings for the body but Barkley moves out of range.
Piano explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Piano swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Barkley drives through and clinches with Piano against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Piano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Piano - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Piano .
Piano doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Piano .
Piano lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Piano .
Piano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barkley or not.
A nice left hand lands by Piano . #BC#
Piano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ross Barkley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Piano connects with a nice looking jab.
Barkley walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Piano swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rick Piano !
Rick Piano retains his heavyweight title!
Rick Piano spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: SyFi 68
Date: Jun 24, 2018

#R1#
Barkley displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Korotkiy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barkley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barkley throws a series of punches but Korotkiy moves out of range.
Barkley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Korotkiy on the side of the head.
A punch combination from Barkley misses.
Barkley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Korotkiy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've been informed that Korotkiy has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Barkley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Korotkiy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Korotkiy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Korotkiy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barkley misses with a few strikes there.
Korotkiy swats away the attempt to clinch by Barkley.
Barkley is looking to clinch but Korotkiy is avoiding it.
Barkley leaves Korotkiy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Barkley tries to clinch but Korotkiy moves out of range.
Barkley scores with a sloppy right hand. Korotkiy should have avoided that one.
Ross Barkley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barkley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Korotkiy manages to avoid it.
Korotkiy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Korotkiy ducks under a wild hook from Barkley.
Barkley is looking to clinch but Korotkiy is avoiding it.
Barkley lands with a right hand.
Korotkiy takes one to the chin there.#ROC#
Korotkiy is rocked!
Barkley cracks Korotkiy with a left hook right on the temple and Korotkiy goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Barkley lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Korotkiy is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ross Barkley!

Event: WeInSyd 15
Date: Jun 06, 2018

#R1##CL#
Barkley pushes Fujimoto up against the cage in a clinch.
Barkley takes a shot to the head.
Barkley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barkley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barkley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fujimoto's elbow.
Barkley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fujimoto backwards.
Fujimoto is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Barkley throws a punch but it's blocked by Fujimoto.
Barkley struggles to land a body shot inside as Fujimoto controls his hands.
Barkley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fujimoto working aggressively here.
Fujimoto stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Barkley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fujimoto jumps guard but Barkley stands there with Fujimoto around his waist. Fujimoto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fujimoto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barkley or not.
Barkley wants to stall.
Fujimoto gets through Barkley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Barkley.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barkley working aggressively here.
Fujimoto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Barkley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Barkley is working Fujimoto over against the cage.
Barkley blocking some punches.
Fujimoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barkley's elbow.
Barkley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barkley lands a shot to the body.
Fujimoto throws a head punch that misses.
Barkley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fujimoto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fujimoto tries to throw a body punch but Barkley avoids it by throwing Fujimoto back against the cage.
Barkley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fujimoto misses with the head strike.
Barkley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fujimoto misses with some punches.
Fujimoto has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Barkley seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fujimoto can turn it around.
Fujimoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fujimoto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fujimoto working aggressively here.
Fujimoto has a couple of punches blocked by Barkley.
Barkley scores with a shot to the side of Fujimoto's head.
Fujimoto misses with a body punch.
Barkley gets through Fujimoto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fujimoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barkley pushes Fujimoto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Barkley takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short body shot lands from Barkley as the two fighters clinch.
Fujimoto looks winded!
Barkley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Barkley.
A short right from Barkley.
Barkley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barkley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barkley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Barkley.
Barkley scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#
Fujimoto is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barkley.
Fujimoto is still on wobbly legs! Can Barkley finish him?
A bit of stalling here from Barkley.
Barkley throws a big uppercut that drops Fujimoto! More strikes from Barkley and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Fujimoto lies dazed against the cage as Barkley celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ross Barkley!

Event: SyFi 47
Date: May 06, 2018

#R1#
Piano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Barkley closes the distance and pushes Piano back into the cage.
Piano struggles to land a body shot inside as Barkley controls his hands.
A short right from Piano on the inside.
Piano is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Piano working aggressively here.
Barkley prevents a body shot from Piano .
A shot in the inside from Barkley.
A right handed body shot lands from Piano .
Nice body punch from Barkley. #BC#
Piano breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barkley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barkley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Piano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piano slips a jab from Barkley.#CL2#
Barkley clinches with his opponent.
Barkley holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Barkley swings wildly with an uppercut but Piano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Piano misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Piano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barkley lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Piano manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Barkley instigates a clinch.
Piano takes a shot to the head.
Barkley avoiding damage.
Barkley lands with a right to the head.
Barkley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barkley struggles to land a body shot inside as Piano controls his hands.
Barkley stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC#
Piano breaks from the clinch.
Barkley doesn't manage to clinch there - Piano circles away.
Barkley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Piano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barkley throws a nice looking combination but Piano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice defenses there by Piano .
Barkley takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barkley misses with a double jab
and Piano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Barkley.
Barkley takes a swing at Piano 's ribcage but misses.
Piano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barkley.
Piano misses with a body shot.
Piano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Piano throws a body punch but Barkley moves out of range.
A big left from Piano misses.
Piano thuds his shin into the meat of Barkley's side.
Barkley takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Barkley looks winded!
Barkley moves out of range of the body kick.
Piano dodges the punch combination from Barkley.
Piano misses with a body shot. #T3#
Barkley moves out of range of the body kick.
Piano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Piano looks to land a body kick but Barkley moved away.
Piano misses the shot to the body.
Piano sets himself, and Barkley steps forward looking for the clinch! Piano avoids it this time.
Piano throws a head kick but Barkley moves out of range.
Barkley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Piano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Piano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Piano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barkley misses with a looping left.
Piano thinks about countering with a head kick.
Piano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barkley throws a series of punches but Piano moves out of range.
Barkley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barkley avoids the body shot from Piano .
Piano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Piano moves away from the strike by Barkley.
Barkley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barkley is looking to clinch.
Piano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barkley.
Piano throws a shot to the body.
Piano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barkley tries to counter with a clinch but Piano shakes him off and moves away.
Barkley misses with a hook.#CL2#
Barkley drives through and clinches with Piano against the cage.
Barkley is looking to control Piano 's arms but Piano gets an underhook and turns him. Now Barkley has his back to the cage.
Piano tries to work over Barkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Piano misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Piano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barkley ducks under a wild hook from Piano .
Piano takes one to the side of the head.
Piano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barkley manages to avoid it.
Barkley throws a shot from downtown. Piano moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Piano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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 Rick Piano will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Piano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barkley.
Barkley wants to clinch
and Piano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Piano throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barkley counters with a stiff right hand.
Barkley connects with the punch.
Barkley tries to clinch up.
Piano is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Barkley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Barkley.
Piano is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Barkley's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#CL2#
Barkley moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Piano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Piano blocks a body shot from Barkley. #BC#
Piano breaks the clinch.
Barkley avoids the head kick by Piano .
Piano misses with a hook.#T1#
Piano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Piano thuds his shin into the meat of Barkley's side.
Barkley is breathing heavily.
Piano scores with the left hand. Barkley knows he should have avoided that one.
Piano lands with a cross.
Piano cracks Barkley with an open hand slap.
Piano is looking to wear down Barkley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barkley blocks a head kick by Piano .
Piano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barkley misses with a hook
and Piano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ross Barkley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Piano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Piano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Piano is looking to land body kicks.
Piano takes a swing at Barkley's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Piano walks into a left hand. #T2#
Barkley moves in looking to clinch but Piano pushes him off.
Barkley misses with a wild combination.
Barkley tries to clinch but Piano is having none of it.
Piano lands a jab to Barkley's midsection.
Both fighters circling a little - Piano finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Piano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barkley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rick Piano is winning the standup battle so far.
A thudding body kick lands there by Piano !
Piano has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Piano throws out a loose jab but Barkley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Piano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barkley can do to turn this around?
Piano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Barkley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barkley walks into a stiff left hand from Piano .
Barkley tries to close the distance and clinch but Piano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Piano cracks Barkley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barkley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Piano . #T3#
Barkley wants to clinch up but Piano keeps it at a distance.
Piano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barkley tries to clinch up but Piano circles away and keeps his distance.
Piano misses with an uppercut.
Barkley throws a body punch but Piano moves out of range.
Piano misses with a looping right.
Piano digs a good hook to Barkley's body.
Piano looks to score with a jab to the body but Barkley is just out of range.
Barkley tries to counter by closing the distance.#KD#
Piano cracks Barkley with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Piano has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Barkley to stand back up!#ROC#
Barkley is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Piano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Piano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barkley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Piano is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Barkley flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Barkley is out cold! Piano holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rick Piano !
Rick Piano retains his heavyweight title!
Rick Piano decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SyFi 41
Date: Apr 22, 2018

#R1#
Dillon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barkley.
Barkley has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dillon scores with a jab.
A left and a right from Barkley both land. Nice combination.
Some wild striking there from Barkley.
Barkley slips a straight right by Dillon.
Dillon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Barkley misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dillon. Barkley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barkley looks to clinch
and Dillon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barkley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barkley closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barkley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dillon connects with a right hand. Barkley shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barkley tries to close the distance and clinch but Dillon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barkley misses with a body shot.
Dillon swats away the attempt to clinch by Barkley.
Dillon throws out a counter right but Barkley avoids it with no problem.#T1##CL#
Barkley has Dillon up against the cage in a clinch.
Barkley misses with a punch to the body.
Barkley is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Barkley misses with a punch to the body.
Barkley tries a body shot but Dillon blocks it.
Dillon working aggressively here.
Dillon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barkley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barkley.
Barkley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dillon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Barkley.
Barkley throws a head punch that misses.
Barkley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dillon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barkley looking to stall.
Dillon throws a punch but it's blocked by Barkley. #T2#
Dillon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Dillon fails to land.
Dillon lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Barkley on the inside.
Dillon throws a head punch that misses.
Dillon has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Barkley seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dillon can turn it around.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barkley working aggressively here.
Dillon misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barkley.
Dillon prevents a body shot from Barkley.
Barkley is stalling here.
Barkley stalling in the clinch but Dillon improves position.
Barkley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dillon misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barkley.
Barkley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barkley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barkley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dillon backwards.
Barkley pushes Dillon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Dillon.
Dillon misses with the head strike.
Barkley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Barkley working aggressively here.
Dillon swings wildly with an uppercut but Barkley uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barkley.
Barkley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dillon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barkley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barkley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barkley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barkley works on Dillon's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Barkley. #ROC#
Dillon is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dillon.
Barkley blocks an uppercut.
Dillon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barkley blocks an uppercut.
Barkley scores with a shot to the side of Dillon's head.
Dillon is still on wobbly legs! Can Barkley finish him?
Barkley working aggressively here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Barkley takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Barkley working aggressively here.
Barkley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barkley has Dillon pressed against the cage.
Dillon seems to have recovered his senses.
A shot in the inside from Dillon.
Barkley lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Barkley creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Dillon's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Dillon drops to his knees and Barkley pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ross Barkley!

Event: WCI 9
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
Parruttaja misses with a wild body shot.
Parruttaja swings for the body but Barkley moves out of range.
Barkley takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barkley scores with a hook to the body.
Parruttaja looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barkley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barkley misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Barkley's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from Barkley on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Barkley misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parruttaja misses with a punch to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Barkley.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Barkley is trying to maintain a safe position but Parruttaja gets an underhook and turns Barkley into the ropes.
Barkley swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Barkley swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Parruttaja breaks from the clinch.
Parruttaja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parruttaja misses with a hook. Barkley ducked under it nicely.
Barkley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Parruttaja wants to clinch.
Parruttaja circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barkley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parruttaja.
Parruttaja moves out of range as Barkley strikes.#CL#
Barkley clinches up with Parruttaja and pushes him back against the ropes.
Parruttaja is trying to push Barkley away but Barkley has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Parruttaja blocks a body shot from Barkley.
Barkley misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Parruttaja manages to break the clinch.
Pasi Parruttaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parruttaja moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Parruttaja falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Barkley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Parruttaja is trying to break free.
Parruttaja has had enough of the clinch but Barkley keeps him there for the moment.
Barkley lands with a right to the head.
Parruttaja tries a body shot but Barkley blocks it. #BC2#
Parruttaja's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barkley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Parruttaja swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Parruttaja uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barkley.
Despite the aggression on Parruttaja's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Parruttaja misses with a body shot.
Parruttaja fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barkley manages to avoid it.
Barkley slips a jab and a cross from Parruttaja.
Parruttaja connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Barkley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Parruttaja tries to circle away but Barkley has him pinned against the ropes.
Barkley stalls.
Barkley fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Barkley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barkley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Barkley on the inside.
Barkley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Parruttaja blocks a body shot from Barkley.
A short uppercut from Barkley. #ROC#
Parruttaja is rocked!
Barkley pushes Parruttaja back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Parruttaja is still on wobbly legs! Can Barkley finish him?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parruttaja.
Parruttaja blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barkley.
Parruttaja blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parruttaja.
Barkley digs a right hand into Parruttaja's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Parruttaja's gas tank.
Parruttaja looks winded!
Barkley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barkley scores with a hook to the body.
Parruttaja seems to have recovered his senses.
Barkley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Parruttaja backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barkley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Barkley working aggressively here.
Parruttaja is trying to stall. #T4#
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Barkley unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Parruttaja! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Barkley is unloading with more strikes now! Parruttaja drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ross Barkley!

Event: WCI 6 HEAVYWEIGHT EXPLOSION!
Date: Feb 18, 2018

#R1#
A combination from Stenius does no damage. #CL#
Barkley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stenius, pushing him back against the ropes.
Barkley lands an uppercut.
Barkley lands a left hand.
Barkley lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barkley.
A short uppercut from Barkley.
Barkley scores with a shoulder strike.
A bit of stalling here from Barkley.
Barkley lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barkley digs a right hand into Stenius's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stenius's gas tank.
Barkley keeps control of Stenius as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barkley lands a left hand.
Barkley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stenius looks winded!
Barkley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barkley is working Stenius over against the ropes.
Barkley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Barkley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#
Stenius is rocked!#T1#
Barkley stalls.
Stenius is still on wobbly legs! Can Barkley finish him?
Barkley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stenius seems to have recovered his senses.
Barkley scores with a shot to the side of Stenius's head.
Barkley works on Stenius's body with a couple of short punches.
Barkley lands a big right hand that drops Stenius! The killer instinct kicks in and Barkley finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Barkley!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ross Barkley!

Event: WorldClass Invitational 1
Date: Jan 21, 2018

#R1#
Titters throws a jab when Barkley was well out of range.
Titters moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Titters scores with a hook to the body. Barkley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Titters throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice combination there by Barkley. #CUT2#
It looks like Jonathan Titters has been cut.
Jonathan Titters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barkley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big left from Titters misses.
Titters looks to throw the jab but Barkley is out of range.
Barkley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Titters throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barkley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barkley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barkley lands a nice shot to the body.
Barkley lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Barkley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Titters misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Barkley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Barkley.
Barkley steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Titters.
Titters ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barkley moves away.#CL2#
Titters gets tackled into the ropes by Barkley. Barkley maintains the clinch.
Barkley takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Barkley lands with a left to the head.
Barkley throws a head punch that misses.
Titters misses with a punch on the inside.
Titters is trying to force a seperation but Barkley has the dominant position.
A short body shot lands from Titters as the two fighters clinch.
Titters swings wildly with an uppercut but Barkley uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Titters breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Titters fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barkley manages to avoid it.
Barkley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Titters misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Barkley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Titters.
Barkley lands a hook that snaps the head of Titters backwards.
Barkley scores with a hook to the body.
Barkley blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Titters escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Titters drops his hands momentarily and Barkley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Titters missing with a left hand there. Barkley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Titters throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barkley wants to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Barkley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barkley.
Barkley misses with a wild combination.
Barkley wants to clinch.
Titters misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barkley.
Titters ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barkley moves away.
Barkley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Titters just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Titters throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barkley counters with a two punch combo.
Barkley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barkley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barkley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barkley tries to counter with a clinch but Titters shakes him off and moves away.
Barkley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #KD2#
Barkley lands a big right hand that sends Titters crashing to the mat! Barkley stays standing though and waves Titters back to his feet!#ROC2#
Titters is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barkley knocks out Titters with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Barkley before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Barkley picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ross Barkley!

Event: NJMMA #21: Colnago v McLure
Date: Dec 16, 2017

#R1#
Ando shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barkley counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Ando drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barkley trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Ando drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ando jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barkley wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Ando 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.
Barkley looking to control.
Ando throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barkley is pulling down on Ando's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barkley might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ando haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1##SUB#
Ando drops back looking for a leg! Barkley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barkley manages to kick Ando off! Ando jumps back into Barkley's guard.
Ando throws a big elbow that misses.
Barkley trying to keep a closed guard but Ando is proving a slippery customer.
Ando throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barkley seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ando lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Ando drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ando jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ando might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Ando thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Ando drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ando jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barkley looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ando looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Barkley is trying to control the position but Ando postures up.
Ando lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barkley wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ando 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.
Barkley controls Ando momentarily but Ando frees himself.
Ando is in close to Barkley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Barkley holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Ando 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.
Ando with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ando wants to pass the guard but Barkley is keeping the position.#SUB#
Ando drops back looking for a leg! Barkley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barkley manages to kick Ando off! Ando jumps back into Barkley's guard.
Barkley managing to control the position. #T3#
Ando trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barkley has his hands on Ando's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Ando drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ando jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ando scoring with some ground and pound.
Ando throws a big right hand that misses.
Barkley wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ando keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barkley's head.
Barkley has momentary wrist control but Ando slips an elbow through the middle.
Ando landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Ando drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ando jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4##SUB#
Ando thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ando chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Barkley working for a triangle but Ando defends it easily.
Barkley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barkley is pulling down on Ando's head to control his posture.
Ando wants to pass the guard but Barkley is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Barkley holds on and takes a little breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ando thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barkley is controlling Ando's posture.
Barkley keeping full guard, as Ando tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Ando dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Barkley throws out a powerful jab.
Ross Barkley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ando looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barkley throws out a powerful jab.
Ando shoots in and drives through. Barkley sprawls well.
Barkley scores with the left hand. Ando knows he should have avoided that one.
Ando tries for a takedown but Barkley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ando doesn't manage to clinch there - Barkley circles away.
Barkley scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Barkley moves into the clinch successfully.
Barkley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Come on Barkley - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Barkley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barkley stalls.
Barkley lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Barkley lands an uppercut.
Barkley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ando backwards.
A short left from Barkley.
Barkley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #KD2#
Barkley drops Ando onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ando is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Ando is rocked!
Barkley pushes Ando against the cage. Barkley is working some dirty boxing. Barkley pushes off with a quick right hook! Ando goes down! Ando tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Barkley moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ross Barkley!

Event: NJMMA #15: Rooney v Dickens
Date: Nov 25, 2017

#R1#
Stevens swinging wildly here.
Barkley connects with a body shot.
Stevens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stevens looks to score with a jab to the body but Barkley is just out of range.#KD2#
Barkley drops Stevens with a beautiful combination! Stevens stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Barkley is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Piero Stevens 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!
Stevens needs to keep his hands up - Barkley had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Barkley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Barkley.
Barkley has Stevens pushed against the cage.
Barkley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stevens backwards.
Barkley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stevens is breathing heavily.
Barkley lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Barkley.
Barkley lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Barkley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barkley pushes Stevens back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barkley gets through Stevens's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Come on Barkley - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Barkley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barkley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barkley lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barkley.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barkley.
Barkley lands with a short head shot on the inside. #KD2#
Barkley drops Stevens onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Stevens is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Stevens is rocked!
Barkley has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stevens seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Barkley can turn it around.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barkley lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Stevens to his knees! Barkley keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ross Barkley!

Event: NJMMA #5: Boozer v Sane
Date: Oct 18, 2017

#R1#
Barkley moves in looking to clinch but Wren pushes him off.
Barkley throws a shot to the body. #CL#
Barkley clinches up against the cage.
Wren stalling in the clinch but Barkley improves position.
Barkley lands a shoulder strike.
Barkley throws a punch but it's blocked by Wren.
Barkley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Barkley throws a head punch that misses.
Barkley stalls.
Wren looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley scores with a shot to the side of Wren's head.
Wren's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barkley is trying to stall.
Wren is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Wren pulls guard. #T1#
Barkley wanted to stand there but Wren had control of the position.
Barkley is stalling in the full guard.
Wren wants to stand up but Barkley is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barkley is fighting to break Wren's control of his arms but Wren is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wren keeping moving, preventing Barkley from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Wren is looking to cinch up a triangle. Barkley throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Wren's body to avoid the submission. Wren has instead reached around Barkley's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Wren arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Soldier Wren!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2017

#R1#
Fury lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barkley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice uppercut lands for Barkley. That snapped Fury's head back.
Barkley tries to close the distance and clinch but Fury swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fury lands a slapping body shot.
Barkley throws a lazy uppercut
and Fury counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barkley thinking. #CL2#
Barkley tries to keep at a distance but Fury has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barkley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barkley throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barkley.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barkley.
Fury digs a right hand into Barkley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barkley's gas tank.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fury as Barkley tries to tie him up.
Fury lands with a right to the head.
Barkley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fury pushes Barkley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barkley is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fury lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barkley takes a shot to the head.
Fury throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Fury scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Fury.
Fury lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Fury.
Fury lands a body punch in the clinch.
Come on Fury - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fury pushes Barkley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Fury.
Fury works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Fury.
Barkley tries to work over Fury's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fury works on Barkley's body with a couple of short punches.
Fury is working Barkley over against the cage.
A short left from Fury.
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!
A hook to the body from Fury.
A left hand lands to the body for Fury.
A right hand to the body from Fury. #BC2#
Fury's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barkley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Fury scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barkley in his tracks.
Fury lands a nice shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Fury as he connects with a hook.
Fury lands with a nice body punch.
Fury drops Barkley with a naaaaasty hook - Barkley is in real trouble here! Fury dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Fury!
During a confident post fight interview, Nick Fury thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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