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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2018 |
#R1# Samson tries to clinch but Barrows is having none of it. Barrows throws a counter combo. Jordy Samson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Barrows thumps Samson with a low kick. Barrows is looking to land body kicks.#CL2# Barrows drives through and clinches with Samson against the cage.
Barrows tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barrows letting Samson take a breather here.#TD# Samson lands a takedown into guard.
Barrows controlling Samson's posture. #SUB# Samson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Barrows dives on top into guard.#REVB# Samson has momentary wrist control but Barrows slips an elbow through the middle.#T1# Barrows trying to stand up but can't free himself from Samson's guard. Barrows throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Barrows passes Samson's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Samson has his hands clasped together around Barrows's back. He's all about the action. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Samson is trying to stand up here but Barrows is controlling him well. Samson is refusing to be controlled, as Barrows sits in half guard. Samson wants to improve his position but Barrows is controlling well.
Barrows drops an elbow to the side of Samson's head. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU2# Barrows stands up and beckons Samson to join him on the feet. #TD2# Barrows fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Samson sprawls well initially but Barrows persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Barrows is looking to stall here but Samson recovers full guard. Barrows throwing strikes from guard but Samson blocks nicely. Barrows stopping the sweep attempt from Samson. Barrows is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Barrows trying to control the position from guard on top but Samson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Samson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3# Barrows throws an elbow that misses. Samson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barrows's guard. Nice move by Samson!#REVR# Samson postures up.
Barrows looking for a sweep. Not yet Barrows, not yet. Samson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Barrows is trying to keep Samson in close.
Samson is stalling in the full guard. Samson looking to sit in guard and control but Barrows gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4##SU2# Barrows stands up and waves to Samson to follow him. Samson misses with a takedown attempt and Barrows counters with a head kick. That will keep Samson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #TD2# Barrows fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Samson to the ground. Barrows is now in Samson's guard. Barrows trying to control the position from guard on top but Samson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Samson wants to stand up but Barrows is controlling him. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Barrows would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Barrows dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##TD2# Samson gets caught flat footed, as Barrows shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Samson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Barrows stopping the sweep attempt from Samson. Samson keeping moving, preventing Barrows from controlling successfully. #SU2# Barrows stands up from guard. Let's bang! Barrows is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Jordy Samson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barrows shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Samson but Samson pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2# Barrows forces Samson back against the cage and clinches.#T1# Samson managing to block the knees to the body from Barrows.
Barrows will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Samson up against the cage. Samson takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC2# Barrows escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barrows lands a head kick!
Samson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Samson misses with a combination
and Barrows counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Barrows misses with a takedown attempt - Samson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Barrows dives in for a single leg takedown but Samson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Jordy Samson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alistair Barrows.#T2##TD2# Barrows drives through with a takedown into Samson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Barrows throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2# Barrows has gone for a leg lock! Samson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barrows's guard.#REVR# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Samson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barrows is keeping the position for now. Samson trying to control but Barrows is working from the bottom. Barrows is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Samson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Samson tries to get out of the position.#T3# Barrows lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Samson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Alistair Barrows has got the better of the ground game so far. Samson wants to stand but Barrows is controlling the position. Barrows wants to control from the top but Samson keeps moving. Barrows throwing strikes from guard but Samson blocks nicely. Samson has a closed guard, preventing Barrows from standing up. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Samson looking to control but Barrows passes into half guard.
Barrows sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Samson defending well though. Ground and pound from Barrows. #SUB# Samson actively working from the bottom here. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Barrows not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Samson is refusing to be controlled, as Barrows sits in half guard. Samson is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Barrows showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Samson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Barrows keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Samson shoots in for a takedown but Barrows shows good takedown defense. #TD# Samson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Barrows is trying to defend but Samson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Samson is thwarting Barrows's attempts to control the position. Barrows is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Samson is staying active. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Barrows is trying to stand up here but Samson is controlling him well. #T1# Barrows has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Samson is working away from the top position though. Barrows desperately trying to maintain half guard. Samson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Samson throws a wild body kick that Barrows sees coming a mile off. A head kick misses from Barrows. Samson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordy Samson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#CL2# Barrows closes the distance and pushes Samson back into the cage. Barrows throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Samson blocks it with crossed arms. Barrows tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2# Barrows breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barrows lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Samson circles away from the clinch attempt#TD# and Samson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Barrows! Barrows bucks up and tries to throw Samson off but instead Samson has got his back! Samson tries to keep control of the position but Barrows is staying busy.#T3##SUB# Samson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Samson is not going to allow Barrows to sit and survive in this position. Samson controlling the position well here. Barrows rolled but Samson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Barrows has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Samson wants to control but Barrows is keeping busy. Barrows is trying to remain composed but Samson is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#SUB# Samson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Barrows has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Barrows surviving as best he can, preventing damage. Jordy Samson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Alistair Barrows is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Samson somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jordy Samson. Well Barrows 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29 Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Barrows!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1# Harvey dives in for a single leg takedown but Barrows sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Matthew Harvey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Barrows rushes Harvey and presses him up against the cage.#BC# Barrows breaks from the clinch.
#TD# Barrows darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Harvey 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. Harvey is looking to control Barrows's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harvey avoid being mounted? The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Harvey is concentrating on defense, preventing Barrows from advancing position. Barrows throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barrows trying to control the action but Harvey is working from the bottom. Barrows thows a huge punch but Harvey dodges it nicely.
#SUB2# Harvey actively working from the bottom here.#T1# Harvey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barrows. Barrows winds up and cracks Harvey with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Barrows not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Harvey trying to control but Barrows postures up.
Barrows is trying to control the action in half guard but Harvey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Harvey gets back to full guard.
Barrows controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Barrows is working Harvey over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Barrows landing with the ground and pound. Barrows is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Barrows will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2# Harvey keeping moving, preventing Barrows from controlling successfully. Barrows controlling from the top position. Barrows lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SU# Barrows decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Harvey, up you get! Harvey closes the distance and clinches up with Barrows, looking for a takedown. Harvey pushes Barrows against the cage but Barrows circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Harvey fails to land the takedown. Alistair Barrows has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Harvey. Barrows moves out of range of the body kick from Harvey.
Harvey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barrows's waist but Barrows gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harvey off to one side. Harvey shoots in but no luck this time. Barrows throws a counter high kick but Harvey was just alert enough to avoid it. Harvey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Harvey looks winded!#T3##TD# Barrows closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Barrows working the head with strikes. #SU# Barrows decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL# Barrows gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC# Barrows escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harvey slips a jab and a cross from Barrows.
Barrows buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#TD# Harvey tries to sprawl but Barrows drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2# Harvey kicks Barrows off and gets back to his feet. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Harvey tries to clinch there but Barrows circles away.
#CL# Barrows pushes Harvey up against the cage in a clinch.#T4# Harvey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barrows has him pressed against the cage. Harvey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Harvey just leaning against Barrows, taking a breather. Harvey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barrows is defending well for now.#BC# Barrows breaks from the clinch.
Harvey darts in looking for a takedown but Barrows gets double underhooks and turns Harvey into the cage. #CL2# Harvey takes the fight into the clinch. Harvey digs a right hand into Barrows's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barrows's gas tank. Harvey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Barrows controlling the action here for a moment.
Harvey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barrows has him pressed against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Barrows dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2##CL# Barrows closes the distance and clinches. Barrows is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Harvey has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barrows is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Barrows scores with a knee to the head.
Barrows is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Harvey to keep the fight standing. Barrows misses with a knee strike.
Barrows drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Harvey gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Barrows throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Harvey blocks it with crossed arms. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barrows struggles to land a body shot inside as Harvey controls his hands.
Barrows leaning against his opponent.
#T1##BC2# Harvey breaks the clinch.
Harvey shoots in but no luck this time. As Harvey tries to get set, Barrows tries to push him back and clinch up but Harvey manages to avoid the attempt. Harvey is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barrows sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Barrows went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Alistair Barrows has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Harvey. Harvey fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Harvey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barrows swivels and escapes. Harvey is breathing heavily.#TD# Barrows drives through with a takedown into guard. Barrows wants to get up but he can't break Harvey's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU# Barrows decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Harvey, up you get! Harvey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barrows can pounce on him.
#CL# Barrows clinches up against the cage.#BC# Barrows manages to break the clinch.
#TD# Barrows looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2# Harvey is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Barrows presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Harvey stops a takedown attempt from Barrows.
Barrows lands a damaging elbow. Barrows with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC# Barrows breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barrows is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harvey can do to turn this around? Barrows shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Harvey counters with a left and a right that stings Barrows. Barrows tries for a takedown but Harvey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Harvey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL# Barrows closes the distance and clinches. Barrows has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Harvey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC# Barrows escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alistair Barrows is winning the standup battle so far.#T3##CL# Barrows moves into the clinch successfully.
Barrows pressing his opponent against the cage. Harvey tries to stall but Barrows uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Barrows misses with a knee strike.
Barrows tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barrows misses with a knee to the head. #TD2# Harvey gets control of Barrows's arms and successfully pulls guard. Harvey will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Barrows trying to control but Harvey is working from the bottom. Harvey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4# Barrows wants to control from the top but Harvey keeps moving. Harvey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barrows. Barrows trying to control but Harvey is working from the bottom. Harvey working a defensive guard here.
#SU# Barrows decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Harvey, up you get! #CL# Barrows has Harvey up against the cage in a clinch.
Barrows wants a takedown.
#BC# Barrows's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Barrows 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# Harvey throws a nice looking combination but Barrows bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Barrows lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Harvey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL# Barrows clinches up with Harvey and pushes him back against the cage. Harvey tries to pull guard but Barrows holds him up against the cage and eventually Harvey drops back down to his feet.
Harvey is trying to pull guard but Barrows has him pressed against the cage. Alistair Barrows has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Harvey. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barrows stalling against the cage.
Barrows crunches a lovely knee into Harvey's ribcage.#BC# Barrows breaks the clinch.
#T1##CL# Barrows drives through and clinches with Harvey against the cage.
Barrows lands an elbow just above Harvey 's eye. Harvey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Barrows stalling.
Barrows is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Harvey prevents a body shot from Barrows. Barrows taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC# Barrows pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Harvey keeps the fight on the outside. Harvey steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Good work by Barrows as he checks the leg kick. Barrows swats away the attempt to clinch by Harvey. Barrows moves in looking to clinch but Harvey pushes him off.#TD# Barrows feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T2# Barrows landing with the ground and pound. Barrows trying to control the position from guard on top but Harvey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Harvey wants to sweep but no luck. Barrows looking to pass the guard. Barrows stands up over Harvey, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Barrows wants to stand but Harvey is controlling his posture from full guard. Barrows keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Harvey's head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Harvey is trying to control the position but Barrows postures up. Barrows postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Barrows throws a big elbow that misses. Barrows would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2# Harvey is looking for a triangle but Barrows pushes his legs off easily.
Barrows content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Barrows with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Barrows working some strikes from top position. Barrows lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4# Barrows working some strikes from top position. Harvey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Barrows is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU# Barrows stands up from Harvey's guard - Barrows perhaps looking for a knockout. Harvey tries for a takedown but Barrows sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD# Barrows shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Harvey manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Barrows cracks Harvey with a solid left hand. Alistair Barrows is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Harvey keeping moving, preventing Barrows from controlling successfully. Matthew Harvey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2# Harvey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barrows defends well.
And that's the end of the fight! Alistair Barrows showed his dominance in that final round. Well Barrows 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27 Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Barrows! The defeated Matthew Harvey had this to say: 'I feel like that fight was fair and gentle. He had a good fight and I think I will hit the gym and come back again.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Barrows instigates a clinch. #TD# Chase jumps guard and drags Barrows to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Barrows missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB# Chase looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barrows postures up.
Barrows postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Barrows missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Chase preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Chase is looking to stand up but Barrows isn't so interested in that idea. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Barrows has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chase is proving hard to escape from. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barrows loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Barrows works over Chase with some ground and pound from guard. Chase looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2# Barrows gets to his feet. Chase looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1# Barrows throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Chase appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2# Barrows closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Barrows creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chase's defenses. #CUT2# It looks like Giovanni Chase has been cut. Chase tries to pull guard but Barrows forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Chase takes a knee right on the jaw!
#BC2# Barrows's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Barrows pushes Chase up against the cage in a clinch. Barrows using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Barrows.
Chase is breathing heavily. Chase is trying to pull guard but Barrows turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Chase is looking to take this one to the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giovanni Chase. That's going to take a lot out of him. Barrows controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD2# Barrows decides to pull guard. #T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Barrows bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chase's guard. #REVB# Barrows distracts Chase with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SU2# Barrows stands up and waves to Chase to follow him. #CL2# Barrows has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barrows presses Chase against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Chase takes a knee right on the jaw!
#BC2# Barrows manages to break the clinch.
Whack! Barrows lands a heavy head kick that drops Chase. The ref tackles Barrows to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Chase was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Alistair Barrows!
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