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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
NJMMA Friday Night Fights 6
Date: Jun 15, 2018 |
#R1##KD2# De Barros lands a big right hand that sends Suarez crashing to the mat! De Barros stays standing though and waves Suarez back to his feet!#CUT2# It looks like Julio Suarez has been cut. Suarez shoots in but no luck this time. #TD# Suarez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. De Barros tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Suarez working De Barros over with strikes here. Suarez lands a heavy elbow. Suarez looking to finish De Barros with some ground and pound. This is bad for De Barros! Suarez working De Barros over with strikes here. Suarez with shots to the head and body - De Barros looks very uncomfortable down there. Suarez dominating with strikes here. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Suarez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Suarez prevents De Barros from getting the reversal. Suarez with good strikes from the mount here! Suarez landing punches. Suarez lands a heavy elbow. De Barros sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T1# De Barros taking some punishment here, with Suarez in his half guard. Suarez 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. De Barros has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Suarez is working away from the top position though. Suarez sitting and controlling from the half guard. Suarez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Suarez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Suarez working over De Barros with some ground and pound. De Barros looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Suarez is nestled in close to De Barros, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Suarez lands a nice short elbow. Suarez slows the pace down in half guard. #T2# De Barros looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ground and pound from Suarez. De Barros taking some punishment here, with Suarez in his half guard. Suarez wants to take a breather but De Barros is having none of it. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Suarez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Suarez winds up and cracks De Barros with a swinging punch to the side of the head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. De Barros trying to control from the bottom.
Suarez drops an elbow to the side of De Barros's head. Suarez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Still in half guard, Suarez seems content to control. De Barros taking some punishment here, with Suarez in his half guard. #T3# Ground and pound from Suarez. De Barros is trying to stand back up but Suarez is controlling him
Suarez working over De Barros with some ground and pound. De Barros looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Suarez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. 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. Suarez connects with a nice short shot to De Barros's temple. Suarez drops an elbow to the side of De Barros's head. Suarez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. De Barros really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Suarez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Suarez drops an elbow to the side of De Barros's head. Suarez lands strikes from half guard. Suarez works his way into full mount! Suarez landing punches. Suarez working away from the top, dropping strikes. Suarez unloading with bombs!#T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Suarez punishing his opponent with strikes. Suarez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Suarez is landing with some decent strikes but De Barros is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Suarez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish De Barros?
Suarez with a couple of short strikes. Suarez lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Suarez cracks De Barros with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Suarez raining down hammerfists from mount. Suarez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Suarez lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
De Barros can't escape the position.
Suarez lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Suarez landing strikes, looking to finish! Suarez landing shots from mount. De Barros is in a horrible position here. Suarez smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Suarez dominated that round. The cut man is working on Julio Suarez's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Suarez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but De Barros defends well and Suarez ends up having to push De Barros into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. De Barros thows a left - swing and a miss! Suarez slips a straight right by De Barros. De Barros swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. De Barros scores with a slapping inside leg kick. De Barros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Barros moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD# Suarez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. De Barros was covering up waiting for the punch and Suarez finishes the takedown easily into guard. Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but De Barros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Suarez connects with a couple of short punches. Suarez landing some decent shots from guard. Suarez trying to control but De Barros is working from the bottom. #T1# De Barros looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Suarez scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Suarez looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Suarez stops De Barros from standing up. Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but De Barros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Suarez works over De Barros with some ground and pound from guard. Julio Suarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Suarez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of De Barros's head. Suarez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. De Barros working a defensive guard here.
Suarez connects with a couple of short punches.#T2# Suarez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De Barros's head. Suarez scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Suarez working some strikes from top position. Suarez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Suarez wants to control from the top but De Barros keeps moving. De Barros not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Suarez prevents De Barros from getting back to his feet. #T3# Suarez is in close to De Barros's body, working some short punches and elbows. Suarez distracts De Barros with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Suarez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Suarez 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. Suarez is in close to De Barros's body, working some short punches and elbows. Suarez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Suarez scoring with punches to the head and body. Suarez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Suarez lands a couple of digs. Suarez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Suarez distracts De Barros with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Suarez stands up over De Barros, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Suarez trying to control but De Barros is working from the bottom. #T4# Suarez scoring with punches to the head and body. Suarez wants to control from the top but De Barros keeps moving. De Barros is looking to stand up but Suarez isn't so interested in that idea. Suarez lands a couple of decent looking shots. Suarez 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. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but De Barros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. De Barros is trying to keep Suarez in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Suarez dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Julio Suarez's cut. 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# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Suarez is defended easily by De Barros. Matthew De Barros seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from De Barros enables Suarez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. De Barros manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Suarez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Suarez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of De Barros's head. Suarez wants to control from the top but De Barros keeps moving. Suarez postures up and lands a big shot to De Barros's brow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Suarez is working De Barros over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Suarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Barros is keeping the position for now. Suarez scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Suarez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De Barros's head.#T1# Suarez is working De Barros over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Suarez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Suarez distracts De Barros with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. De Barros is looking to stand up but Suarez isn't so interested in that idea. Suarez wants to control from the top but De Barros keeps moving. Suarez landing some decent shots from guard. Suarez stands up over De Barros, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Suarez looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Suarez with a nice head shot there.#T2# Suarez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Suarez scoring with punches to the head and body. Suarez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Suarez is working De Barros over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. De Barros is trying to hold Suarez in close to prevent damage but Suarez has managed to pass into half guard.
Suarez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. De Barros taking some punishment here, with Suarez in his half guard. De Barros is not content to let Suarez control the position. Nice strikes from Suarez there. #T3# Suarez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. De Barros is looking to improve his position.
Suarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Barros can do to turn this around? De Barros has hold of Suarez's hands but Suarez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Suarez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. De Barros looks like he's trying to stand up.
Suarez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Suarez drops an elbow to the side of De Barros's head. Suarez looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Suarez is taking a breather. De Barros says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Suarez lands strikes from half guard. Ground and pound from Suarez. Suarez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Suarez working over De Barros with some ground and pound. De Barros looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. De Barros is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Suarez scores with a couple of nice shots. Suarez slips a nice elbow through De Barros's hands, connecting with De Barros's forehead. Suarez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. De Barros has hold of Suarez's hands but Suarez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Matthew De Barros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Julio Suarez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Suarez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight! Julio Suarez showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Suarez, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:26 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Suarez!
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Event:
IFC Mid Week 19
Date: Mar 21, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# God moves into range and clinches up with De Barros. God misses with a hook from the clinch. God lands with a light punch inside. God misses with a hook from the clinch. God lands with a light punch inside. God fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Barros wants to take the fight to the mat but God manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. God lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Barros backwards. God scores with a shot to the side of De Barros's head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for God. A quick uppercut on the inside from God. De Barros tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. God smiles and moves away.
#CL2# God closes the distance and clinches. De Barros fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew De Barros. That's going to take a lot out of him. God tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
God lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! God gets through De Barros's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. De Barros blocking some punches.
#T1# De Barros tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. God just stands there and leans against the cage. God working aggressively here.
De Barros is trying to pull guard but God has him pressed against the cage. De Barros blocks an uppercut.
God misses with a knee to the head. De Barros tries to pull guard but God won't allow it.
De Barros takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2# It looks like Matthew De Barros has been cut. A head punch on the inside from God fails to land. God lands with a left to the head. De Barros scores with a shoulder strike. God lands a nice uppercut. De Barros blocks an uppercut.
De Barros blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
God throws a head punch that misses. God misses with a punch on the inside.
God pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2# A nice right hand lands inside from God. God lands a shoulder strike. God scores with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. With the fighters clinched against the cage, God creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. God lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Nice elbow from God. God working aggressively here.
God misses with a short punch on the inside. De Barros's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! God misses with a punch on the inside.
God throws a punch but it's blocked by De Barros. God throws a head punch that misses. God throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#TD# De Barros has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics God uses from the top position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2# God gets to his feet. De Barros looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2# God moves into the clinch.#T3# A nice left hand lands by God.
De Barros fails to pull the fight into his guard.
God working aggressively here.
De Barros tries for a takedown. No joy.
God lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. God misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Barros. De Barros is looking for a takedown. God lands a left hand.
God tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. God connects with a knee to the head.
God landing knees to the head.
God misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from God. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for God. God lands with a left to the head. #T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A head punch on the inside from God fails to land. De Barros blocking some punches.
God fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from God fails to land. God swings wildly with an uppercut but De Barros uses good head movement to avoid it. God lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Barros backwards. De Barros is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables God to keep the fight standing. God lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. God throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Barross head. God with an attempt at a knee that misses.
God lands a right hand. God misses with a hook from the clinch. De Barros is trying to pull guard but God has him pressed against the cage. De Barros tries to pull guard but God forces him back to his feet, against the cage. God misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor God dominated that round. The cut man is working on Matthew De Barros's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# De Barros throws a right and a left that God avoids nicely. God wants to clinch up but De Barros keeps it at a distance. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from God in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. God misses with the combination.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for God. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. De Barros connects with a superb combination that knocks God out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles De Barros before he can land any more shots to the unconscious God!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Matthew De Barros!
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Event:
IFC Mid Week 16
Date: Feb 21, 2018 |
#R1# De Barros throws a right and a left that Farrier avoids nicely. Farrier looks like he wants to counter punch here.#KD# De Barros lands a big uppercut and Farrier crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Farrier looks OK. De Barros waves Farrier back to his feet!#CUT# It looks like Thomas Farrier has been cut. De Barros throws a series of punches but Farrier moves out of range. #CL2# Farrier forces De Barros back against the cage and clinches. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. De Barros jumps guard but Farrier turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. A nice left hand lands by Farrier.
Farrier throws a head punch that misses. Farrier comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Farrier lands a nice uppercut. De Barros blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Barros fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Farrier lands an elbow just above De Barros 's eye. A nice glancing elbow lands by Farrier. De Barros changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Farrier fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew De Barros. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Farrier closes the distance and pushes De Barros back into the cage.#T1# Farrier gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. De Barros dodges an elbow strike from Farrier.
De Barros blocks an elbow strike from Farrier.
Farrier throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Farrier lands a left hand.
Farrier lands an elbow inside. Farrier has a couple of punches blocked by De Barros.
Farrier lands with a right to the head. I was talking to De Barros's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. De Barros blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farrier. De Barros takes an elbow to the forehead. De Barros is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Farrier to keep the fight standing. Farrier lands a left hand.
Farrier lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2# Farrier misses with a punch on the inside.
Farrier lands a nice elbow. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Farrier lands an elbow just above De Barros 's eye. Farrier lands an elbow inside. Farrier lands a damaging elbow. Farrier has a couple of punches blocked by De Barros.
Farrier should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Farrier has a couple of punches blocked by De Barros.
Farrier misses with a punch on the inside.
De Barros takes an elbow to the forehead. A nice glancing elbow lands by Farrier. De Barros blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Farrier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Farrier. Farrier throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Farrier misses with an elbow strike.
#T3# De Barros goes for a takedown in the clinch but Farrier prevents it.
Farrier lands with a light punch inside. De Barros tries to break the clinch but Farrier is controlling the position. Farrier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Barros backwards. Farrier lands an elbow just above De Barros 's eye. Farrier throws a head punch that misses. De Barros is trying to drag Farrier to the mat but Farrier just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. De Barros is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Farrier misses with an elbow over the top.#TD# De Barros gets control of Farrier's arms and successfully pulls guard. De Barros will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Farrier throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB# De Barros has his foot on Farrier's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Farrier works his way back into a safe position though.#T4# De Barros looking to hit a scissor sweep but Farrier is one step ahead there. Farrier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU2# Farrier gets to his feet. De Barros looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Farrier avoids the head kick by De Barros.
Farrier doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Farrier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. De Barros throws a head kick that misses and Farrier counters with a two punch combo. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Farrier wants to clinch up but De Barros keeps it at a distance. Farrier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Barros. De Barros throws a sloppy head kick and Farrier counters with a left and a right that stings De Barros. De Barros throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Despite the aggression on Farrier's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. De Barros throws a combination that misses enabling Farrier to counter with a crisp jab. De Barros is breathing heavily.#CL2# Farrier gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Farrier dominated that round. The cut man is working on Thomas Farrier's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Farrier fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. De Barros connects with a looping right hand.
De Barros just misses with a punch to the body.
De Barros misses with a few strikes there.
As De Barros backs off Farrier throws a huge counter combo but De Barros manages to avoid it all.#CL2# Farrier darts in and clinches De Barros up against the cage. Farrier lands a right hand. #BC# De Barros breaks the clinch.
Matthew De Barros is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2# Farrier closes the distance and clinches. Farrier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farrier lands a nice elbow. De Barros jumps guard but Farrier turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Farrier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Barros takes an elbow to the forehead. De Barros tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Farrier just stands there and leans against the cage. 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! De Barros is working for takedown but Farrier is calmly controlling the position for now. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew De Barros. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Farrier lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2# It looks like Matthew De Barros has been cut. Farrier throws an elbow that misses.
Farrier lands an elbow just above De Barros 's eye. De Barros takes an elbow to the temple. Farrier has been the more effective fighter overall so far. De Barros takes an elbow to the forehead. Farrier gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Farrier gets underhooks to prevent De Barros's takedown attempt.
Farrier lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Farrier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. De Barros blocks the elbow strike.
Farrier lands with a left to the head. Farrier throws a punch but it's blocked by De Barros. De Barros is trying to pull guard but Farrier turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Farrier swings wildly with an uppercut but De Barros uses good head movement to avoid it. Farrier misses with an elbow over the top.#T2# De Barros's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. De Barros is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Farrier is defending well. Thomas Farrier seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Farrier misses with some punches.
De Barros blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Farrier lands an elbow that stopped De Barros in his tracks for a moment. Farrier lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Farrier lands a right hand. De Barros jumps guard but Farrier stands there with De Barros around his waist. De Barros gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Barros. De Barros takes an elbow to the temple. Farrier working some nice short punches in the clinch. Farrier has a couple of punches blocked by De Barros.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Farrier. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T3# A nice glancing elbow lands by Farrier. Farrier lands a damaging elbow. De Barros blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Farrier lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Barros backwards. De Barros tries to pull guard but Farrier forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Farrier looks to throw an elbow but misses. De Barros jumps guard but Farrier stands there with De Barros around his waist. De Barros gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Farrier lands with a right to the head. Farrier lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Farrier lands an elbow inside. Farrier comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. De Barros takes an elbow to the temple. Farrier gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Farrier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Farrier lands a hook that snaps the head of De Barros backwards. De Barros has Farrier pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Farrier manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. A short left from Farrier. De Barros tries to pull guard but Farrier holds him up against the cage and eventually De Barros drops back down to his feet.
Farrier creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. De Barros tries to score a body lock takedown but Farrier shows good agility there to stay on his feet. De Barros is trying to pull guard but Farrier turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Farrier fails to land. De Barros jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Farrier walks away with a smile on his face. De Barros gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. De Barros tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. De Barros pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Barros lands a head kick. Farrier smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2# Farrier has De Barros up against the cage in a clinch.
De Barros takes an elbow to the forehead. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Farrier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##CL2# Farrier moves into range and clinches up with De Barros. Farrier lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Farrier comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Farrier lands on the inside with an uppercut. Farrier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Farrier lands an elbow inside that De Barros shrugs off. Farrier misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on De Barros's face as he tries to break the clinch. Farrier lands with a left to the head. De Barros tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Farrier just stands there and leans against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Farrier lands with a light punch inside. De Barros takes an elbow to the forehead. De Barros tries to pull guard but Farrier won't allow it.
Farrier comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. This has been an exciting period of action! De Barros avoids a wild elbow strike from Farrier.#T1# Farrier creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Farrier scores with a shot to the side of De Barros's head. Farrier lands a damaging elbow. A head punch on the inside from Farrier fails to land. Farrier lands a nice elbow. Farrier misses with the head strike.
Farrier gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Farrier lands an elbow just above De Barros 's eye. De Barros jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Farrier walks away with a smile on his face. De Barros gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew De Barros. That's going to take a lot out of him. Farrier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Barros.
#CL2# Farrier clinches with his opponent.
Farrier pushes De Barros back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2# De Barros wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Farrier has him pressed against the cage. Farrier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Barros stalling.
Farrier creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through De Barros's defenses. 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! Farrier lands a damaging elbow. Farrier scores with a shoulder strike. Farrier lands an elbow inside. Farrier working aggressively here.
Farrier misses with a short punch on the inside. A short right hand to the side of the head by Farrier. Farrier lands a nice uppercut. De Barros blocks an elbow strike from Farrier.
#TD# De Barros gets control of Farrier's arms and successfully pulls guard. De Barros will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Farrier 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. #SU2# Farrier stands up and waves to De Barros to follow him. #T3# De Barros misses with the combination.
De Barros misses the shot to the body. Farrier unleashes a big counter combination but De Barros bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2# Farrier takes the fight into the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farrier. Farrier lands with a short head shot on the inside. Farrier misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Farrier fails to land. Farrier lands a hook to the side of the head. Farrier scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4# Nice elbow from Farrier. Farrier misses with a hook from the clinch. Farrier throws a punch but it's blocked by De Barros. Farrier throws a punch but it's blocked by De Barros. Farrier pushes De Barros back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC# De Barros's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Nice uppercut lands for De Barros. That snapped Farrier's head back.
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!#KD# De Barros lands a big right hand that sends Farrier crashing to the mat! De Barros stays standing though and waves Farrier back to his feet!#CUT# That has opened up Thomas Farrier's cut even more.#CL2# Farrier closes the distance and clinches. A short right hand to the side of the head by Farrier. Nice elbow from Farrier. Farrier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. De Barros blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matthew De Barros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Farrier blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. A nice glancing elbow lands by Farrier.
And that's the end of the fight! Thomas Farrier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Farrier 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Farrier!
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Event:
IFC XXXIV
Date: Jan 20, 2018 |
#R1# Fujimoto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. De Barros throws a sloppy head kick and Fujimoto moves out of range easily. Fujimoto fails in his attempt to clinch. Fujimoto doesn't manage to clinch there - De Barros circles away.
Fujimoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Barros. Fujimoto wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. De Barros misses with the body kick and Fujimoto counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. De Barros throws a sloppy head kick and Fujimoto moves out of range easily. Fujimoto punishes De Barros's body with a nice straight punch. A nice leg kick lands there from Fujimoto. De Barros misses with an uppercut. Fujimoto saw that one coming. As De Barros tries to get set, Fujimoto tries to push him back and clinch up but De Barros manages to avoid the attempt. Fujimoto scores with a head kick. De Barros tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT# It looks like Matthew De Barros has been cut. De Barros tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. De Barros throws a series of punches but Fujimoto moves out of range. Matthew De Barros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fujimoto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Fujimoto tries to clinch but De Barros is having none of it. De Barros throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Fujimoto is looking to counter the offense by De Barros and move into the clinch. De Barros tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL# Fujimoto moves into the clinch successfully.
Fujimoto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Fujimoto lands a left hand.
#T1# Still in the clinch, Fujimoto scores with a nice short uppercut. Fujimoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. De Barros tries to circle away but Fujimoto has him pinned against the cage. Fujimoto gets through De Barros's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. De Barros jumps guard but Fujimoto turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Fujimoto lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Barros backwards. Fujimoto lands a shoulder strike. Fujimoto lands a right hand. Fujimoto lands a shoulder strike. Fujimoto lands a left hand.
Fujimoto struggles to land a body shot inside as De Barros controls his hands.
De Barros is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Fujimoto digs a right hand into De Barros's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De Barros's gas tank. Fujimoto scores with a shot to the side of De Barros's head. A short body shot lands from Fujimoto as the two fighters clinch.
De Barros looks winded! Fujimoto lands a shot to the body.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Fujimoto lands a nice shot to the body. Fujimoto lands with a light punch inside. Fujimoto stalls. A right hook to the body lands for Fujimoto.
A nice left hand lands by Fujimoto.
Still in the clinch, Fujimoto scores with a nice short uppercut. Fujimoto lands with a right to the head. Fujimoto scores with a nice hook to the head. De Barros is trying to pull guard but Fujimoto turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Fujimoto lands a nice shot to the body. Fujimoto has De Barros pressed against the cage.
Fujimoto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A short right from Fujimoto on the inside. Fujimoto lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Barros backwards. #T3# Fujimoto working some nice short punches in the clinch. Fujimoto lands a right hand. De Barros's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Fujimoto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Fujimoto works on De Barros's body with a couple of short punches. Fujimoto lands a nice shot to the body. Fujimoto leaning his opponent against the cage. A short right from Fujimoto on the inside. Fujimoto scores with an uppercut up the middle. Fujimoto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Fujimoto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. De Barros tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fujimoto just stands there and leans against the cage. Gyukosho Fujimoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew De Barros. Fujimoto scores with a shoulder strike. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Fujimoto working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4# The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fujimoto takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Fujimoto dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fujimoto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Fujimoto cracks De Barros with a nice body shot. Fujimoto working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC# De Barros is rocked! A nice right hand lands inside from Fujimoto. De Barros is still on wobbly legs! Can Fujimoto finish him? Fujimoto content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fujimoto. Fujimoto creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends De Barros's eyes rolling into the back of his head! De Barros drops to his knees and Fujimoto pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gyukosho Fujimoto! Gyukosho Fujimoto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2017 |
#R1# Good exchange - Baker coming out on top.#CUT2# It looks like Matthew De Barros has been cut. De Barros bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT# It looks like Kevin Baker has been cut. De Barros swinging wildly here.
De Barros tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Baker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from De Barros with a body shot. De Barros throws a series of punches but Baker avoids them all with ease. Baker blocks a head kick by De Barros.
Matthew De Barros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. De Barros slips under a jab. Baker avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big right from De Barros misses. De Barros misses with a lunging right hand
and Baker counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL2# Baker closes the distance and clinches. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. De Barros tries to pull guard but Baker won't allow it.
#T1# Nice body punch from Baker - that landed with a thud.
De Barros definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. De Barros fails to pull guard.
Baker is leaning against De Barros and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A left hand lands to the body for Baker.
De Barros is breathing heavily.#BC2# Baker breaks from the clinch.
De Barros tries a head kick but it misses.
Baker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De Barros. That did some damage! Baker scores with a jab to the head.
Nice jab there from Baker. De Barros is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baker. Baker scores with the left hand. De Barros knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2# Matthew De Barros's cut is getting worse. De Barros throws a jab but it's blocked by Baker. De Barros throws a sloppy head kick and Baker counters with a thumping low kick. #T2# A nice leg kick lands there from Baker. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2# Baker has De Barros up against the cage in a clinch.
Baker scores with a shoulder strike. De Barros fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew De Barros. That's going to take a lot out of him. Baker lands with a left to the head. Baker lands with a left to the head. De Barros avoids the elbow strike from Baker, against the cage.
#BC2# Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. De Barros throws out a powerful jab.#CL2# Baker closes the distance and pushes De Barros back into the cage. De Barros tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baker just stands there and leans against the cage. Baker is struggling to control the position.#T3# Baker slowing the pace effectively. Baker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Baker is stalling here.
Baker tries a knee to the head but De Barros blocks it.
#TD# De Barros jumps guard and drags Baker to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. De Barros wants to stand and escape but Baker is having none of it. Baker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. De Barros wants to stand and escape but Baker is having none of it. #T4# Baker's corner is telling him to maintain position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. De Barros is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB# De Barros is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baker defends well. De Barros trying to control the position here. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. De Barros is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. De Barros lands a really nice looking cross but Baker seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Baker dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# De Barros misses with a body shot.
#KD2# Baker connects with a vicious head kick that knocks De Barros to the floor! Baker dives in looking for the finish! Baker has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Baker is figuring out what he wants to do next. De Barros keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Baker in particular looking to stall. De Barros regains full guard. Nicely done. De Barros tries to land a sweep but no joy. Baker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. De Barros wants to sweep but no luck. De Barros working a defensive guard here.
#T1# De Barros is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Baker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Baker works the jab nicely. De Barros looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Baker throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT2# Matthew De Barros's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. De Barros throws a sloppy head kick and Baker moves out of range easily. Baker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Baker slips a jab from De Barros. Matthew De Barros is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. De Barros displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baker throws out the jab. A left lands for Baker. Baker lands a brutal uppercut that launches De Barros off his feet! De Barros tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin Baker!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1# Bush will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bush ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Barros moves away. As Bush backs off De Barros throws a huge counter combo but Bush manages to avoid it all. De Barros gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT# It looks like Matthew De Barros has been cut. De Barros slips a jab and a cross from Bush.
Matthew De Barros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. De Barros throws a poor cross that misses
and Bush counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. De Barros tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Bush slips under a jab. Bush moves out of range of the body kick.#KD2# Oooooh!!! De Barros has knocked Bush down with a huge combo! De Barros steps away and waves a wobbly Bush back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2# Bush is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Pate Bush has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! De Barros takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oh Bush is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! De Barros pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bush misses with a shot to the body and De Barros counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Bush is out cold! A devastating KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Matthew De Barros!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 29, 2017 |
#R1# De Barros displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Woodley. #TD# De Barros gets caught napping as Woodley dives in and scores a takedown. De Barros manages to retain guard.#ES2# De Barros manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Woodley is trying to drag De Barros to the mat but De Barros just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Woodley tries to pull guard but De Barros holds him up against the cage and eventually Woodley drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Woodley. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC# Woodley breaks from the clinch.
Woodley looks to land a combination but De Barros avoids it well. De Barros pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from De Barros enables Woodley to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. De Barros manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Woodley controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1# Woodley trying to control but De Barros is working from the bottom. De Barros is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU# Woodley stands up and waves to De Barros to follow him. Matthew De Barros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Woodley is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. De Barros just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Woodley has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Matthew De Barros!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 21, 2017 |
#R1# De Barros swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL2# and Brinkwater holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. De Barros jumps guard but Brinkwater turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Brinkwater stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Brinkwater is pressed up against the cage. De Barros has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brinkwater down to the mat. Brinkwater avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. De Barros slaps away a takedown attempt from Brinkwater, before circling back to the center of the mat. De Barros throws a head kick that misses and Brinkwater counters with a three punch combo that has De Barros backing up. De Barros nods at Brinkwater to acknowledge the strikes. Decent striking displayed by De Barros there.#CUT# It looks like Simon Brinkwater has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brinkwater bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. De Barros throws a wild combination but nothing lands. De Barros connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brinkwater momentarily.
De Barros swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Brinkwater tries to counter by closing the distance. De Barros punishes Brinkwater's body with a nice straight punch.#T1# De Barros tries to bum rush Brinkwater with a series of wild strikes but Brinkwater uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#KD# De Barros cracks Brinkwater with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Brinkwater looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can De Barros finish him?
#ROC# Brinkwater is rocked!#CL2# Brinkwater rushes De Barros and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. De Barros wants to break the clinch but can't.
A bit of stalling here from Brinkwater.
De Barros tries to pull guard but Brinkwater holds him up against the cage and eventually De Barros drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew De Barros. That's going to take a lot out of him. De Barros is looking to break free of the clinch but Brinkwater has double underhooks. #T2# A frustrated look appears on De Barros's face as he tries to break the clinch. A frustrated look appears on De Barros's face as he tries to break the clinch. Brinkwater displaying some good clinch control by pressing De Barros up against the cage. Brinkwater misses with a body punch.
De Barros can't get the takedown.
Brinkwater has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. De Barros seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Brinkwater can turn it around.#TD2# Brinkwater drags the fight down to the ground.
#T3# De Barros stays in close to Brinkwater's body and controls the position. De Barros wants to stand but Brinkwater has a closed guard, so he can't escape. De Barros is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Brinkwater holds on and takes a little breather. De Barros advances to half guard. De Barros tries to stand and escape but Brinkwater is controlling the position. Brinkwater manages to get to full guard.
#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Brinkwater pulls De Barros in to control the position. De Barros wanted to stand there but Brinkwater had control of the position. Brinkwater pulls De Barros in close to his closed guard and prevents De Barros from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from De Barros! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Matthew De Barros!
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