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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Lowery feints and as Barton raises his hands in defense, Lowery changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lowery must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barton looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Lowery pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barton is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Barton is looking for a triangle but Lowery pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Barton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lowery throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barton has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lowery advances position into side control!
Barton is looking to regain half guard here but Lowery keeps moving and retains side control.
Lowery controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowery tries to advance to mount but Barton denies him.
Barton is trying to improve his position.#T1#
A lull in the action here.
Lowery throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Barton tries to buck Lowery off but Lowery is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lowery tries to move into full mount but can't pass Barton's legs.
Lowery sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Barton is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lowery 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.
Barton tries to bench press Lowery off him but Lowery keeps the position.
Lowery controlling the position.
Lowery creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T2#
Lowery just content to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lowery lands some shots froms side control.#SUB2#
Lowery tries for a kimura but Barton is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Barton's face as Lowery controls the position.
Lowery throws a strike aimed at the side of Barton's head but Barton avoids it well.
Barton stops Lowery from passing to mount.
Barton looks to move to half guard but instead Lowery has passed into mount! Damn!#T3##SUB2#
Lowery jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Barton manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SU2#
Lowery stands up and beckons Barton to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lowery.
Lowery changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barton tries to avoid it but Lowery manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barton to the ground. Barton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Lowery darts in and clinches Barton up against the cage.
Barton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lowery fails to pull guard.
John Barton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Lowery.#T4#
Barton is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Lowery manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lowery is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lowery looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barton wants to control from the top but Lowery keeps moving.
Lowery has Barton pulled in close to control his posture.
Barton trying to control the position from guard on top but Lowery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lowery seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lowery 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Lowery dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Lowery looks for a takedown but Barton sprawls well.#TD2#
Lowery darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lowery throwing shots but Barton is blocking nicely.
Barton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowery is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Barton gets back to full guard.
Alex Lowery has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lowery controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Lowery is continuing to stall.
Lowery with a nice head shot there.
Lowery trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Lowery got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lowery has managed to get both his arms back between Barton's legs - danger averted.
Lowery is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The adventures of Lowery the control monster continue. Boring.
Lowery forces his way into half guard.
Barton wants to improve his position but Lowery is controlling well.
Lowery slows the pace down in half guard. #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.
Lowery is pressing down on Barton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barton is holding on for now.
Lowery slips a nice elbow through Barton's hands, connecting with Barton's forehead.
Lowery controlling the pace.
Lowery's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lowery has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lowery not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3##SUB#
Barton with the active half guard here but Lowery passes nicely into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lowery really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lowery working the head and body with strikes.
Lowery controlling the position.
Let's hope that Lowery has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Barton trying to control but Lowery flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#SUB2#
Lowery is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Barton defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Barton is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lowery.
#T4#
Lowery missing with punches from the back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lowery controlling the positon.
Lowery has the hooks in. Barton is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lowery trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Barton doesn't escape.
Barton covering up well under a series of strikes from Lowery.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Lowery showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Lowery gets a takedown into half guard.
Lowery thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lowery is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lowery is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowery passes to side control.
Lowery just content to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Barton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lowery is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Barton's shoulder. That is not cool.
More stalling from Lowery.#SUB2#
Lowery tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lowery has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lowery tries to score with some ground and pound. Barton controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Lowery taking a breather here. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lowery has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Barton!
Barton bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Barton is fighting to break Lowery's control of his arms but Lowery is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lowery keeping moving, preventing Barton from controlling successfully.
Lowery wants to sweep here but Barton controlling him for the moment.
Lowery keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Lowery has Barton pulled in close to control his posture.
Barton trying to control but Lowery is working from the bottom.
Barton preventing the sweep.
Barton passes Lowery's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lowery tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Barton wants to take a breather but Lowery is having none of it. #SUB#
Lowery is defending against the submission attempts here by Barton.
Lowery controlling the position well. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lowery wants to get back to full guard.
Lowery preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lowery is not content to let Barton control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lowery lands a nice looking kick to the body. Barton takes a step back to recover.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barton slaps away a takedown attempt from Lowery, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Lowery tries to get set, Barton tries to push him back and clinch up but Lowery manages to avoid the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Lowery comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lowery 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Lowery!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Johnson tries to clinch but Barton moves out of range. #TD2#
Barton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Barton lands in his opponent's guard.
Barton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barton throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Barton has gone for a leg lock! Johnson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barton's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Barton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Barton is proving hard to escape from.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barton looking to control.
#T1##SUB2#
Barton has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Johnson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Barton.
Barton is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it. #SUB#
Johnson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barton is looking to regain half guard here but Johnson keeps moving and retains side control.
Barton gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Barton looking for submissions off his back.
Barton is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barton avoid being mounted?#T2#
Johnson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barton wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Barton trying to control from the bottom.
Johnson controlling the action here.
Barton has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Las Vegas. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Barton tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Barton is not content to let Johnson control the position.#SUB2#
Barton actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Barton actively working from the bottom here.
Barton looks winded!
Barton wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnson is trying to control. Barton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barton is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barton defends it well.
Johnson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Johnson is trying to control. Barton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barton trying to control but Johnson postures up.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barton tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Barton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson prevents Barton from improving his position.
Well, if Johnson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Johnson wants to stand up but Barton has a hold of him and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Barton sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chad Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Barton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Johnson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Johnson manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. Barton connects with a nice short shot to Johnson's temple.
Johnson is looking to control Barton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barton scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Barton is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Barton working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Barton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Barton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barton. #T1#
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Barton is controlling him well.
Barton is breathing heavily.
Johnson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Barton working Johnson over with strikes. #SUB2#
Barton seems to be looking for submissions.
Ground and pound from Barton.
Barton moves nicely into side control.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
John Barton has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Barton lands a nice forearm strike.
Barton working away.
Barton landing a few strikes. #SUB2#
Barton goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Johnson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Barton but great work by Johnson.
Barton sneaks back into half guard.
Barton tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Barton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Barton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Johnson content to control rather than advance.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Barton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Barton looking for a kimura from the bottom but Johnson passes into side control!#SUB#
Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barton has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Barton is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Barton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Barton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
Barton is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Johnson moves nicely into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barton is looking for a sweep.
Barton tries to control but Johnson manages to take his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Barton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Barton tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnson throws an elbow but it misses.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Barton wants a takedown but no success here.
Barton is trying to drag Johnson to the mat but Johnson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Johnson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chad Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Barton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Johnson pulls guard effortlessly.
Barton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Johnson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Barton working some strikes from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Barton looking for subs off his back but Johnson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Johnson wants to stand up but Barton has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Johnson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Barton actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Barton defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Barton is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Barton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3##SUB2#
Barton looking for subs from the bottom but Johnson mounts him!
Barton is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
Barton is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barton keeps trying to improve his position.
Johnson with shots to the head and body - Barton looks very uncomfortable down there.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the head.
Barton is just holding on here. Johnson manages to take his back.
Johnson is riding his opponent, not letting Barton buck him off. #T4#
Barton is in bad spot here.
Johnson controls the action.
Barton covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Barton trying to control but not successfully.
Johnson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barton tries to escape but Johnson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Johnson!
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Event:
EFL 17
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Driessen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barton manages to avoid it.
Driessen digs a good hook to Barton's body.
Driessen looks to throw the jab but Barton is out of range.
Driessen jabs Barton to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
Driessen gets the takedown into side control.
Driessen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barton keeps working.
Barton stops Driessen from passing to mount.
Barton can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driessen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barton keeps working. #SUB2#
Driessen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Barton wants to control but Driessen postures up.
Barton is working to avoid the ground and pound but Driessen connects with a decent elbow. #SUB2#
Driessen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barton, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Driessen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Barton can't do much from the bottom here.
Barton is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Driessen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Driessen landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Driessen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Driessen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Barton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Driessen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barton keeping moving, preventing Driessen from controlling successfully.
Driessen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Driessen trying to control the position from guard on top but Barton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Driessen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Driessen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barton controls Driessen momentarily but Driessen frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Driessen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barton's head.
Barton trying to keep a closed guard but Driessen is proving a slippery customer.
Driessen pushes down on Barton's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Driessen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Driessen misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Barton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Driessen leaves Barton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Driessen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Driessen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Barton to the ground. Driessen is now in Barton's guard.
Barton is trying to keep Driessen in close.
Driessen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Driessen postures up and lands a big shot to Barton's brow.
Driessen wants to control from the top but Barton keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driessen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Barton throws his legs up looking for a submission but Driessen uses it to pass to side control.
#SUB2#
Driessen tries for a kimura but Barton is defending well. #SUB2#
Driessen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Driessen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Barton is trying to get back to half guard.
Barton is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Driessen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Driessen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barton, who protects the arm well.
Barton is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Driessen is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Driessen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lou Driessen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Driessen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T2##SUB2#
Driessen is working for a guillotine from mount but Barton frees his head quite easily.
Driessen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Driessen with a couple of short strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barton is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Driessen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Barton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Driessen is working for a guillotine from mount but Barton frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
Driessen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Barton has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Driessen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Driessen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Barton tries to clinch there but Driessen circles away.
Driessen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Barton shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Driessen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Barton quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Barton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Driessen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barton defends it well. #SUB2#
Driessen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barton keeping moving, preventing Driessen from controlling successfully. #T1#
Driessen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Driessen lands a couple of digs.
Barton keeping moving, preventing Driessen from controlling successfully.
Barton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Barton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Driessen trying to control but Barton is working from the bottom.
Driessen distracts Barton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barton looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Driessen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barton has momentary wrist control but Driessen slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Driessen 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. #T2#
Barton keeping moving, preventing Driessen from controlling successfully.
Barton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Driessen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Barton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Driessen is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Barton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Driessen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Driessen trying to control but Barton is working from the bottom.
Driessen scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Driessen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Driessen drops back looking for a leg! Barton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barton manages to kick Driessen off! Driessen jumps back into Barton's guard.
Driessen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Driessen really dominated that round.
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.
#R4#
Barton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Driessen throws out the jab.
John Barton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Driessen circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Driessen counters with a takedown into side control.
Driessen is working Barton over with some ground and pound from side control.
Barton is trying to work for a sweep but Driessen has mounted him!
Barton flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Driessen unloading with bombs!
Driessen breaks from Barton's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Driessen working the ground and pound effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Driessen moves to the back. #SUB2#
Driessen is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T1##SUB2#
Driessen working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Barton just trying to survive but Driessen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Barton is trying to break free.
Driessen connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Barton to escape the position.
Driessen lands punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Driessen looking for the choke from the back.
Barton breaks Driessen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB2#
Driessen is looking for a triangle but Barton pushes his legs off easily.
Driessen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#SUB2#
Driessen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barton defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barton distracts Driessen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Barton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Driessen keeping moving, preventing Barton from controlling successfully.
Driessen looking to control.
#SUB#
Barton 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. #SUB2#
Driessen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Driessen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Driessen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barton lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Driessen dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Driessen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Driessen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barton.
#TD2#
Driessen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Driessen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Barton is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Driessen is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barton is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Barton defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Driessen.
Driessen wants to control the pace but Barton is squirming around nicely.
Barton is trying desperately to improve position.
Driessen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1#
Barton tries to hold on but Driessen pushes him away.
Barton in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #SUB2#
Driessen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Barton manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Barton sneaks back into half guard.
Driessen slips a nice elbow through Barton's hands, connecting with Barton's forehead.
Barton is not content to let Driessen control the position.
Barton wants to control but Driessen is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Barton looking for submissions off his back.
Driessen sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2##SUB#
Barton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Driessen seems to be working for a kimura but Barton defends the submission attempt.
Driessen drops an elbow to the side of Barton's head. #SUB#
Barton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Barton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Barton is defending against the submission attempts here by Driessen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lou Driessen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Driessen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 44:50
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 44:50
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lou Driessen!
A very excited looking Lou Driessen rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
EFL 15
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Cane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barton avoids the head kick by Cane.
Cane fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cane darts in looking for a takedown but Barton gets double underhooks and turns Cane into the cage.
And Barton tries to counter it with a takedown but Cane pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A head kick by Cane misses #TD2#
and Barton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Barton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barton chips away with some ground and pound.
Barton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barton with a nice head shot there.
Barton slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Barton in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Cane tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Barton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Barton!
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