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Event:
QFC Tournament 833 Round 3
Date: Feb 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Avery stuffs the takedown.
Avery attempts a counter takedown but Barnheart avoids it well and moves away.
Barnheart just misses with a punch to the body.
Avery drops down looking for a counter takedown but Barnheart sprawls and moves away.
Barnheart shoots in for a double leg but Avery sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barnheart fails with the takedown.
Avery seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Noah Avery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Barnheart.
Barnheart shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barnheart shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Avery counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avery taking a breather.
Barnheart controlling the action here for a moment.
#T1#
Barnheart is looking to break free of the clinch but Avery has double underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Avery blocks an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Barnheart takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Barnheart throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Barnheart is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Barnheart has had enough of the clinch but Avery keeps him there for the moment.
Barnheart is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Avery effectively controlling the action here.
Avery dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Avery for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barnheart is trying to force a seperation but Avery has the dominant position.
Barnheart is working for takedown but Avery is calmly controlling the position for now.
Avery slows down the pace here.
Avery misses with a knee strike.
Barnheart wants to get back to striking at distance but Avery won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Barnheart's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barnheart has Avery pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Avery manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Barnheart breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barnheart looks to land a right hand but Avery moved out of range.#T3#
Barnheart misses with a hook to the body
#TD#
and Avery decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Barnheart's guard.
Barnheart throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Barnheart is trying to keep Avery in close.
Barnheart might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Avery haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Avery won't allow Barnheart to sweep him here.
Avery's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Avery wants to pass the guard but Barnheart is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Barnheart working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Avery doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Avery manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Avery sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shawn Barnheart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Barnheart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnheart takes a swing at Avery's ribcage but misses.
Avery avoids the body shot from Barnheart.
Barnheart misses with a hook. Avery ducked under it nicely.
Barnheart fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Avery avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Avery dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Avery slaps away a takedown attempt from Barnheart, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Noah Avery is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnheart misses with a series of wild punches.
Barnheart is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Avery rather than just go for the knockout.
Barnheart looks to land a right hand but Avery moved out of range.
Barnheart swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD#
and Avery counters with a nice double leg into side control. Barnheart won't be happy with that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnheart regains half guard.
Barnheart punching from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Avery with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Avery continues to stall.#T1#
Barnheart is looking for a sweep. Avery is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnheart is looking to control Avery's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnheart avoid being mounted?
Avery content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Avery is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnheart is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barnheart has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Avery moves into the clinch.
Barnheart is trying to push Avery away but Avery has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Avery misses with an elbow strike.
Barnheart being controlled against the cage.
Avery stops a takedown attempt from Barnheart.
Noah Avery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Barnheart.
Barnheart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barnheart is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3#
Barnheart can't get the takedown.
Barnheart drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Barnheart decides to pull guard.
Barnheart is breathing heavily.
Avery slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Avery is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnheart can do to turn this around?
Avery controlling the position.
Avery wants to control but Barnheart is keeping him busy.
Avery in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
Barnheart gets back to half guard.
Avery with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Avery is keen to just control but Barnheart is a slippery customer.
Avery knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barnheart on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnheart wants to control but Avery is keeping busy.
Barnheart tries to roll over but Avery keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Avery dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Barnheart has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Avery counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Barnheart tries to get to full guard but Avery has control of the leg.
Avery wants to pass to mount but Barnheart is defending the position.
Avery content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnheart landing strikes from the bottom.
Barnheart wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Avery wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnheart keeps working.
Avery performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Barnheart tries to get to full guard but Avery has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Barnheart goes for a double leg but Avery avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Avery continues to drive forward.
Avery attempts a counter takedown but Barnheart avoids it well and moves away.
Barnheart just misses with a punch to the body.
Shawn Barnheart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Barnheart misses with a hook to the body
#TD#
and Avery counters with a takedown into side control.
Barnheart is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Avery is looking to take a break and control but Barnheart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnheart is looking for a sweep.
Barnheart is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Barnheart is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Avery trying to control the position but Barnheart is working away.
Barnheart is looking to regain half guard here but Avery keeps moving and retains side control.
Barnheart gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Avery content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Noah Avery overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Avery prevents Barnheart from improving his position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Avery in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Barnheart throws a jab when Avery was well out of range.
Barnheart pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnheart lands a nice looking body shot.
Avery leaves Barnheart with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Avery seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noah Avery showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Avery, 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Noah Avery!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Noah Avery!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Noah Avery!
Noah Avery wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Noah Avery thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 833 Round 2
Date: Feb 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Mckay scores with a body shot.
#TD2#
Barnheart closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mckay's guard.
Barnheart scoring with some ground and pound.
Barnheart postures up and lands a big shot to Mckay's brow.
Barnheart works over Mckay with some ground and pound from guard.#CUT2#
It looks like Richard Mckay has been cut.
Barnheart is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mckay trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Barnheart scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barnheart postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#CUT2#
Richard Mckay's cut is getting worse.#SUB#
Mckay is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barnheart has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mckay keeping moving, preventing Barnheart from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnheart stays in close to Mckay's body and controls the position. #T1#
Barnheart scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barnheart looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Mckay isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Barnheart stacks Mckay on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Barnheart!
Barnheart grinds an elbow into Mckay's temple. #CUT2#
Jeez, Richard Mckay's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Richard Mckay's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shawn Barnheart!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 833 Round 1
Date: Feb 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Avery with a poor takedown #CL#
and Barnheart moves into the clinch.#BC#
Barnheart escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Avery bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Barnheart tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Avery wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Avery working away.
Avery trying to control the action but Barnheart is working from the bottom.
Barnheart tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Avery wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avery working away.#T1#
I wouldn't like to be where Barnheart is right now.
Avery wants to control but Barnheart is keeping him busy.
Barnheart wants to control but Avery postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Barnheart wants to get back to his feet but Avery drags him back down.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Avery closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Barnheart quickly recovers to half guard.
Barnheart keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Avery is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Barnheart makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnheart.#SUB#
Avery got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnheart has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Avery has managed to get both his arms back between Barnheart's legs - danger averted.
Barnheart managing to control the position.
Avery postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Barnheart keeping moving, preventing Avery from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Barnheart wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Barnheart will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Avery.
Avery trying to control the position but Barnheart is working away.
Barnheart gets back to half guard.#T4#
Barnheart throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Barnheart trying to control here.
Avery throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barnheart has his hands clasped together around Avery's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Avery looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnheart moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Liam Avery will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Barnheart fails with a takedown attempt.
Avery tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnheart is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Avery.
A head kick by Barnheart misses #TD2#
and Avery decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Barnheart's guard.
Barnheart 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.
Avery trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnheart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Avery is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnheart is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Barnheart continues to stall.#T1#
Avery trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU2#
Avery decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Barnheart, up you get!
Barnheart stuffs the takedown attempt from Avery. Avery gets slowly back to his feet.
Barnheart half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Barnheart closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Avery's guard.
Barnheart's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Avery is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Barnheart wanted to stand there but Avery had control of the position.
Barnheart trying to control but Avery is working from the bottom.
Avery really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barnheart. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barnheart is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barnheart prevents Avery from getting back to his feet.
Barnheart wants to get up but he can't break Avery's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3#
Barnheart stays in close to Avery's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Avery misses the shot to the body.
Barnheart tries for a takedown but Avery sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Avery tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Barnheart drives through and clinches with Avery against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Avery - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Barnheart is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Avery drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barnheart gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shawn Barnheart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Avery.#TD#
Barnheart pulls guard effortlessly.
Barnheart 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.
Liam Avery has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Avery trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnheart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Avery looking to pass the guard.
Barnheart pulls Avery in close to prevent any damage.
Avery must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shawn Barnheart will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Avery tries for a takedown but Barnheart sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barnheart fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Avery tries to counter with a clinch but Barnheart shakes him off and moves away.
Barnheart leaves Avery with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barnheart fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Avery is looking to clinch but Barnheart is avoiding it.
#TD#
Barnheart shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Avery manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Barnheart wants to pass the guard but Avery is keeping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Avery can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnheart engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Barnheart cracks Avery with a solid left hand.
Avery trying to keep a closed guard but Barnheart is proving a slippery customer.
Avery wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avery can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barnheart controls the pace.#SU#
Avery is working an open guard so Barnheart takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Avery takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL#
Barnheart clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Barnheart gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barnheart lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Barnheart is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Avery is just riding it out for now. Barnheart eventually gives up the hold.
Barnheart winds up and cracks Avery with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Avery trying to hold on to Barnheart's head to control him but Barnheart postures up.
Barnheart is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Avery can do to turn this around?#T3#
Avery tries to get to full guard but Barnheart has control of the leg.
Avery wants to control but Barnheart passes into side.
Avery is looking for a sweep.
Barnheart works to advance to full mount. Avery defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Barnheart content just to control the position here.
A nice elbow there by Barnheart.
Barnheart will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4##SUB#
Barnheart looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Barnheart looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Barnheart looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Barnheart goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Avery is on top in guard.
Liam Avery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shawn Barnheart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES#
Barnheart manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Barnheart showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barnheart 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Shawn Barnheart!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Shawn Barnheart!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Shawn Barnheart!
Shawn Barnheart wins by unanimous decision!
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