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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2018 |
#R1##KD2#
Cullen drops Barlow with a beautiful combination! Barlow stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cullen is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Barlow is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Brent Barlow has been cut.
Cullen lands with a shot to the body.
Oh Barlow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cullen throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Barlow crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Daren Cullen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Barlow blocks a low kick nicely.
Barlow is looking to counter the offense by Brice and move into the clinch.
Brice throws a right and a left that Barlow avoids nicely.
Barlow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for Brice. That snapped Barlow's head back.
#CUT2#
It looks like Brent Barlow has been cut.#KD2#
Brice cracks Barlow with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Barlow looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Brice finish him?
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!
Brice drops Barlow with a straight right hand, right on the button! Brice follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roland Brice!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Steel misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Steel darts in and clinches Barlow up against the cage.#BC2#
Steel manages to break the clinch.
Steel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barlow under the eye.#CUT2#
It looks like Brent Barlow has been cut.
Barlow finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Steel's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Barlow falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jax Steel!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Barlow is looking to land body kicks.
Vince McMahon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
McMahon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Barlow could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
McMahon lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barlow pushes McMahon off looking to stand but McMahon dives back in and keeps control.
McMahon lands with a punch from half guard.
McMahon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McMahon is nestled in close to Barlow, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Barlow with the active half guard here but McMahon passes nicely into side control.
Barlow is breathing heavily.
McMahon has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Barlow in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
McMahon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Barlow really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Barlow might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Oooooh, big shot lands for McMahon! Barlow is hurt baaadly! McMahon is firing away with more strikes - Barlow 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 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vince McMahon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Starling rushes Barlow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barlow is trying to drag Starling to the mat but Starling just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Barlow turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Starling wants to get back to his feet but Barlow drags him back down.#SUB#
Barlow working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Starling taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Barlow stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Barlow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Starling tries to avoid it but Barlow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Starling to the ground. Starling escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1##CL2#
Starling has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Barlow has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Starling regains guard immediately. #ES2#
Starling pushes Barlow off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL#
Barlow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Starling, pushing him back against the cage.
Starling has a couple of punches blocked by Barlow.
#TD2#
Starling pulls Barlow into guard.
Starling preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barlow stops Starling from standing up.
Starling looks winded!
Barlow throwing strikes from guard but Starling blocks nicely. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barlow throwing strikes but missing.
Barlow throwing strikes but missing.
Barlow won't allow Starling to get back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#ES2#
Starling has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Barlow is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Barlow blocking some punches.
Barlow jumps guard but Starling stands there with Barlow around his waist. Barlow gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brent Barlow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barlow looking for a takedown. #T3##TD2#
Starling ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Starling no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Starling is looking to stand up but Barlow isn't so interested in that idea.
Starling working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barlow.
Barlow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Starling works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Barlow drops back looking for a leg! Starling is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Starling manages to kick Barlow off! Barlow jumps back into Starling's guard. #ES2#
Starling pushes Barlow off and gets back to his feet.
Barlow could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T4##TD2#
Starling decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Starling thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barlow punching from the bottom.
Barlow 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.
Barlow wants to get back to his feet.
Barlow might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barlow on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ES#
Barlow kicks Starling off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Barlow closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Starling's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Starling dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Barlow gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Starling prevents a takedown attempt there.
Starling lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barlow backwards.
Barlow presses Starling against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barlow has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Starling after a bit of a struggle.
Starling misses with a punch on the inside.
Starling scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Barlow pulls Starling into guard.
#SUB#
Barlow is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Starling defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starling looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barlow controls Starling momentarily but Starling frees himself.
Starling has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Starling won't allow Barlow to sweep him here. #SU2#
Starling stands up and waves to Barlow to follow him. #TD2#
Starling looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Barlow!
Starling wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barlow keeps working.
Barlow tries to buck Starling off but Starling is having none of it.
Starling wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barlow keeps working. #T2#
Barlow is looking to regain half guard here but Starling keeps moving and retains side control.
Barlow is working to avoid the ground and pound but Starling connects with a decent elbow.
Starling working the ground and pound from side control.
Starling trying to control the action but Barlow is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Starling decides to stand back up. Starling steps back and let's Barlow get back to his feet.
Barlow misses with a takedown attempt
and Starling counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brent Barlow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice combination there by Starling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Starling tries to clinch there but Barlow circles away.
#T3#
Starling tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barlow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Barlow closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Barlow prevents Starling from escaping the position.#ES2#
Starling throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD2#
Starling darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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. Starling connects with a nice short shot to Barlow's temple.
Starling is looking to take a break and control but Barlow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Barlow looks like he's trying to stand up.
Starling throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SU2#
Starling decides to stand up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Starling is looking to clinch.
Barlow seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jackson Starling is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Starling drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Barlow is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Starling is controlling him well.
Starling scoring with punches from side control.
Barlow is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Starling showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Starling instigates a clinch.
Barlow swings wildly with an uppercut but Starling uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Starling jumps guard.
Starling is looking to stand up but Barlow isn't so interested in that idea.
Starling has momentary wrist control but Barlow slips an elbow through the middle.
Starling takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starling working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barlow. #ES2#
Starling uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T1#
A good leg kick by Barlow. #TD2#
Starling darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Barlow keeping control of the position.
Barlow looks like he's trying to stand up.
Starling 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.
Barlow wants to get back to his feet.
Barlow is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Barlow gets full guard.
Starling postures up in Barlow's guard and throws a big left but Barlow blocks it.
Barlow working a defensive guard here.
Starling with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Starling works over Barlow with some ground and pound from guard.
Starling not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Barlow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Starling is aware though and is defending well.
Starling with a nice head shot there.
Starling is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barlow wants to sweep but no luck.
Starling prevents Barlow from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Starling got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barlow has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Starling has managed to get both his arms back between Barlow's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Starling controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Starling drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Barlow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Starling doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Starling manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Starling is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Starling 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.
Starling connects with a couple of short punches.
Barlow has a closed guard, preventing Starling from standing up.
Jackson Starling has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Barlow is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Starling is controlling him.
Starling trying to control the position from guard on top but Barlow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Starling lands a couple of elbows.
Barlow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barlow is looking to stand up but Starling isn't so interested in that idea. #SU2#
Starling gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Starling dives in and scores a takedown into Barlow's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Starling got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barlow has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Starling has managed to get both his arms back between Barlow's legs - danger averted.
Brent Barlow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson Starling is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Starling controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Starling comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Starling has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Starling!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Barlow misses.
Davidson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barlow shoots for a double leg takedown but Davidson sprawls well. He's pushed Barlow's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dave Davidson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davidson tries a head kick but it misses.
Barlow tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Davidson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Barlow is trying to defend but Davidson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Barlow is looking to improve his position.
Barlow really is a fat lump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barlow is trying to escape back to his feet but Davidson uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Barlow is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barlow knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Davidson on the ground.#T1#
Barlow is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Barlow might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Davidson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Barlow!
Davidson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poor strikes thrown by Davidson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#SUB2#
Davidson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Barlow can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB2#
Davidson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Barlow is surviving well by controlling Davidson's body position as best he can.
Barlow is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Davidson throwing strikes here but Barlow is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Davidson lands a big shot there that rocks Barlow but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Barlow tries to hold on but Davidson pushes him away.
Barlow is looking to get to half guard.
Barlow is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Davidson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Barlow because Davidson loaded up on that one. #SUB2#
Davidson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Barlow wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Davidson.
#T3#
Barlow is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Davidson controlling the pace for now.
Barlow tries to hold on but Davidson pushes him away.
Davidson thowing shots but they're missing.
Davidson controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Davidson wants to finish this one by submission but Barlow is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Davidson.
Barlow tries to control the position but Davidson now has his back.
#T4##SUB2#
Davidson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Davidson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Barlow is defending well though. Davidson let's go of the attempt for now.
Barlow can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Davidson working for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barlow tries to roll but Davidson sticks to his back.
Davidson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Barlow's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Davidson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Barlow shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Davidson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Davidson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Barlow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Davidson throws a series of strikes that have Barlow backpedaling.
#TD2#
Davidson scores with a takedown into Barlow's guard.#ES#
Barlow manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Davidson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Davidson feints and as Barlow raises his hands in defense, Davidson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Davidson is breathing heavily.
Barlow is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Barlow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Davidson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Davidson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Davidson passes Barlow's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Davidson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Barlow throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Davidson manages to pass to side control. #SU2#
Davidson decides to stand back up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Davidson.
#TD2#
Barlow gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Davidson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barlow is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Davidson dives into side control.
Davidson just content to control the position. #T3#
Davidson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB2#
Davidson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Barlow avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Davidson.
Davidson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barlow looks to move to half guard but instead Davidson has passed into mount! Damn!#SU2#
Davidson gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#TD2#
Davidson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Barlow to the mat! Barlow manages to get full guard.
Davidson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Barlow looking for subs off his back but Davidson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Davidson in particular looking to stall.
Davidson works his way into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Davidson 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. 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##CL2#
Davidson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Davidson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Davidson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Davidson pulls Barlow into guard.
#SUB2#
Davidson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Davidson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Barlow would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Davidson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Barlow stopping the sweep attempt from Davidson.
Barlow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Davidson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barlow. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barlow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Davidson tries to avoid it but Barlow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Davidson to the ground. Davidson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dave Davidson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Davidson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Barlow quickly recovers to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Barlow wants to get back to his feet.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Davidson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Barlow avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Davidson.
Barlow keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Davidson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barlow keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Barlow has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Davidson is working away from the top position though.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Davidson stops Barlow from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Davidson. #SU2#
Davidson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Davidson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Barlow's guard.
Davidson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Davidson works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Barlow blocking the ground and pound attempt from Davidson.
Barlow wants to get back to full guard but Davidson has passed into side control.
Barlow looking for a sweep but Davidson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Davidson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davidson controlling the pace for now.
Davidson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Barlow's face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Davidson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Davidson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Davidson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2018 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Barlow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barlow shoots in but no luck this time.
Barlow throws a leg kick that misses.
Barlow pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith throws a big counter head kick but Barlow avoids it with no problem.
Smith checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barlow.
Barlow really is a fat lump.#T1##TD#
Barlow shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smith manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Smith looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Barlow is defending well. Smith quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Barlow has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Smith celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Smith!
Joe Smith 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.
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