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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Barlow stuffs the takedown.
Montes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barlow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Montes tries for a takedown but Barlow sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lou Barlow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolas Montes.
Barlow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Montes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Montes shoots in for a double leg but Barlow sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barlow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Montes misses with a takedown attempt
and Barlow counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Barlow dives in and scores a takedown into Montes's guard.
Barlow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Montes trying to control the position here.
Montes wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Montes looking to control.
Montes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Montes trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Barlow throwing strikes from guard but Montes blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Montes takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Montes. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#BC2#
Montes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nikolas Montes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Montes. #CL2#
Montes has closed the distance and engaged Barlow in a clinch.
Barlow tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Montes just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Barlow drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montes stays in close to Barlow's body and controls the position.
Barlow wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Montes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Montes 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.
Barlow keeping full guard, as Montes tries to pass. #SU2#
Montes gets to his feet - Barlow follows without any prompting.
Barlow jabs Montes right on the nose. Montes blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Barlow moves into the clinch.
Montes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barlow smiles and moves away.
Barlow misses with a kick to the body.
Montes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Montes shoots in looking for a takedown but Barlow manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Montes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T4#
Montes tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Barlow rushes Montes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Montes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Barlow closes the distance and pushes Montes back into the cage.#BC#
Barlow breaks from the clinch.
Barlow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Montes.
Montes looks winded!
Barlow lands with a kick to the temple. Montes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barlow stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Barlow dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Barlow fails with the takedown.
Montes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Barlow.
Montes shoots in and drives through. Barlow sprawls well.
Barlow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montes can do to turn this around?
Montes keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Montes forces Barlow back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Montes has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Barlow regains guard immediately.
Barlow lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montes working a defensive guard here.
Barlow trying to control but Montes is working from the bottom. #T1#
Barlow content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barlow throwing strikes but missing.
Montes trying to strike off his back.
Barlow makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Montes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barlow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Montes is on top in guard.
#REVB##T2#
Montes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SU2#
Barlow is working an open guard so Montes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Barlow wants to clinch but Montes slips to the side
and Montes counters with a series of strikes. Barlow will be more careful next time no doubt.
Montes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barlow avoids it really well and circles away.
Montes is breathing heavily.
Montes avoids a kick to the body.
Lou Barlow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Barlow does it's job there.
Barlow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Montes.#T3##CL2#
Montes darts in and clinches Barlow up against the cage.
Barlow is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Barlow tries to pull guard but Montes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Barlow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montes stalling against the cage.
Montes is stalling here.
#TD2#
Montes ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Montes no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lou Barlow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barlow throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Montes controls Barlow momentarily but Barlow frees himself. #SUB2#
Montes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barlow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Montes controls Barlow momentarily but Barlow frees himself.
Barlow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Montes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barlow's guard. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barlow is looking to stand up but Montes isn't so interested in that idea.
Barlow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolas Montes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Barlow lands with a thumping leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Montes.
Barlow tries to counter with a takedown but Montes is quick to defend against it.
Montes throws a combination. Barlow tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
It looks like Lou Barlow has been cut.
Montes shoots in but no luck this time.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barlow.
Montes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barlow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Montes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barlow fails with the takedown.
Montes tries to counter with a clinch but Barlow shakes him off and moves away.#TD#
Barlow shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Barlow was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Montes throws Barlow to one side and escapes!#T1##CL2#
Montes moves into the clinch.
Montes stalling the fight.
Barlow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Montes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Montes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barlow gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Montes.
Lou Barlow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolas Montes.
Montes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2#
Montes has had enough of the clinch but Barlow keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Montes breaks the clinch.
Lou Barlow is winning the standup battle so far.
Montes fails with the takedown.
Montes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barlow tries to avoid it but Montes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barlow to the ground. Barlow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Montes stuffs the takedown attempt from Barlow. Barlow gets slowly back to his feet.
Barlow thumps Montes with a low kick.#T3#
Montes circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barlow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Montes scores with a push kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barlow darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barlow misses with a two punch combination.
Montes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barlow as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Barlow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
Montes misses with a body punch.
Barlow is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Montes keeps control of Barlow as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barlow jumps guard but Montes stands there with Barlow around his waist. Barlow gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Montes lands a good knee to the midsection. Barlow won't want to take too many of those.
Montes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barlow's efforts to push away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Montes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolas Montes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Montes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolas Montes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1#
A combination from Tiernan does no damage.
Chris Tiernan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick from Tiernan lands but Barlow takes it in his stride. #CUT2#
It looks like Lou Barlow has been cut.
Tiernan lands with a nice body kick.
A punch combination from Tiernan misses.
Barlow tries a head kick but it misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tiernan.
Tiernan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barlow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barlow blocks a head kick by Tiernan.
#KD2#
Tiernan sends Barlow crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tiernan is motioning to the referee to let Barlow up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Barlow is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiernan lands a big right hook! Barlow looks hurt but is still standing! Tiernan lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Barlow falls down and Tiernan dives in with a huge hammer fist! Barlow's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Tiernan runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chris Tiernan!
Chris Tiernan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Peter looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Peter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Peter 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peter's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Barlow controls Peter momentarily but Peter frees himself.
Peter has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Barlow is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peter keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barlow's head.
Peter tries to free his leg and advance position but Barlow is retaining full guard.
Peter controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL2#
Peter takes the fight into the clinch.
Barlow is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Peter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barlow's efforts to push away.
Peter displaying some good clinch control by pressing Barlow up against the cage.
Barlow wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Barlow is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Peter pulls guard.
Barlow trying to control the position from guard on top but Peter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Peter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Peter wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Barlow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Peter wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barlow wants to control from the top but Peter keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peter 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#
Peter tries to pass to full mount but Barlow defends it.
Peter is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yukio Peter 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##CL2#
Peter closes the distance and clinches.
Peter tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barlow just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Peter pulls guard successfully.
Barlow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Peter is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Barlow drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Peter manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barlow has Peter in his guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peter is in close to Barlow's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Peter looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Peter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Peter with a nice head shot there.
Peter is stalling in the full guard.
Peter wants to stand but Barlow is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Peter has gone for a leg lock! Barlow slips out almost immediately though and dives into Peter's guard.#REVR#
Peter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barlow postures up in Peter's guard and throws a big left but Peter blocks it.
Peter seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
More stalling from Peter.#T3#
Barlow stops Peter from standing up. #SUB2#
Peter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barlow is aware though and is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Peter can do anything to dispel that myth.
Barlow stopping the sweep attempt from Peter.
Barlow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Peter scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Barlow manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Peter.
Barlow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Peter stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Peter dives in and scores a takedown into Barlow's guard.
Peter is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Peter stands up from Barlow's guard - Peter perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peter shoots in for a takedown but Barlow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lou Barlow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yukio Peter.
Barlow wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yukio Peter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Peter looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Peter controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peter wants to stand up but Barlow has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Peter working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Barlow's thigh. Barlow counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T1#
Peter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Peter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Peter with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Barlow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Peter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Peter is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barlow with a body shot.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Peter gets a double leg takedown into Barlow's guard.
Peter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Peter makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Peter has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Barlow is proving hard to escape from.
Peter lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Peter with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Peter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Peter won't allow Barlow to get back to his feet.
Peter controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peter just misses with a punch to the body.
Barlow seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Barlow missing with a left hand there. Peter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Peter changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Barlow gets tackled into the cage by Peter. Peter maintains the clinch.
Peter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Peter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Barlow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Peter on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#T4#
Barlow dodges the punch combination from Peter.
Barlow drops down looking for a counter takedown but Peter sprawls and moves away.
Peter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barlow is looking to clinch.
Barlow misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Peter moves into the clinch.#BC#
Barlow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Peter shoots in and gets a takedown into Barlow's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peter looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yukio Peter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Peter 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yukio Peter!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Barlow throws a lazy uppercut
and Navarrete counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Navarrete throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2#
It looks like Lou Barlow has been cut.
Navarrete avoids a kick to the body.
#TD2#
Navarrete 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.
Barlow keeping full guard, as Navarrete tries to pass.
Navarrete is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC2#
Barlow is rocked!
Navarrete postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Barlow covers up, he's hurt! Navarrete keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Navarrete and the ref steps in to end the fight! Navarrete can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trevor Navarrete!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Barlow darts in looking for a takedown but Matulis gets double underhooks and turns Barlow into the cage.
Matulis tries for a takedown but Barlow sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Matulis shoots in but Barlow avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck for Matulis with that takedown attempt.
Lou Barlow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deividas Matulis.#CL2#
Matulis darts in and clinches Barlow up against the cage.
Barlow tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Matulis smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Matulis closes the distance and pushes Barlow back into the cage.#T1#
Matulis is trying to pull guard but Barlow turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Matulis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barlow shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matulis as he jumps to the side.
Matulis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Lou Barlow has been cut.#CL#
Barlow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matulis, pushing him back against the cage.
Matulis blocks the elbow strike.
#TD#
Barlow pulls guard.
Matulis trying to control the position from guard on top but Barlow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matulis trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Barlow manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T2#
Matulis is trying to control the position but Barlow postures up.
Barlow is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barlow wants to control from the top but Matulis keeps moving.
Barlow lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Matulis is trying to keep Barlow in close.
Barlow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Matulis controlling Barlow's posture.
Barlow passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.#ES2#
Matulis manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Barlow keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Barlow gets underhooks to prevent Matulis's takedown attempt.
Barlow is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Matulis to keep the fight standing.
Barlow pushes off an throws an elbow but Matulis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T4#
Matulis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Matulis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barlow is defending well for now.
Matulis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Matulis has Barlow pressed against the cage, preventing Barlow from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Matulis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barlow gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Matulis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Barlow tries to pull guard but Matulis won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barlow jumps guard but Matulis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Barlow jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matulis walks away with a smile on his face. Barlow gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Barlow moves out of range of the body kick from Matulis.
Barlow drops down looking for a counter takedown but Matulis sprawls and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Deividas Matulis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lou Barlow's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Matulis moves into the clinch successfully.
Barlow stops a takedown attempt from Matulis.
Barlow is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Matulis to keep the fight standing.
Barlow wants to break free but Matulis has control.
Matulis is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Matulis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matulis with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Barlow counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lou Barlow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deividas Matulis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barlow has Matulis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Matulis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Matulis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barlow is defending well.
Matulis blocks an elbow strike from Barlow.
#TD#
Barlow successfully pulls guard.
#T1#
Matulis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barlow is keeping the position for now.
Matulis looking to sit in guard and control but Barlow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Barlow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matulis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barlow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Matulis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barlow manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Barlow is trying to keep Matulis in close.
#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.#T2##BC#
Barlow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matulis tries to land a leg kick but Barlow saw it coming and moves away.
#CL2#
Matulis pushes Barlow up against the cage in a clinch.
Barlow wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matulis has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Matulis breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Matulis instigates a clinch.
Barlow goes for a takedown attempt but Matulis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Matulis looks for a takedown but Barlow sprawls well.#T3#
Barlow checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
Barlow moves into the clinch.
Barlow tries to break the clinch but Matulis is controlling the position. #TD2#
Matulis pulls guard effortlessly.
Barlow postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barlow throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Matulis looking for a guillotine here but Barlow defends easily.
Matulis is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Barlow avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lou Barlow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4##SU#
Matulis is working an open guard so Barlow takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Matulis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barlow defends it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Matulis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Matulis wriggles free and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lou Barlow will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lou Barlow's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Barlow takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Matulis throws a series of punches but Barlow avoids them all with ease.
Matulis tries to bum rush Barlow with a series of wild strikes but Barlow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matulis works over Barlow's head and body with a nice combination.#CL2#
Matulis moves into the clinch.
Matulis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barlow gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Matulis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barlow pulls his leg out and moves away.
Matulis throws a head kick that misses
and Barlow counters with a head kick.
Deividas Matulis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matulis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Matulis. Barlow shrugs it off though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Matulis closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Barlow wants to get back to striking at distance but Matulis won't allow it.
#TD#
Barlow jumps into guard, dragging Matulis to the mat.
Matulis preventing the sweep.
Barlow keeping moving, preventing Matulis from controlling successfully.
Matulis wanted to stand there but Barlow had control of the position.
Barlow keeping moving, preventing Matulis from controlling successfully.
Matulis prevents Barlow from getting back to his feet. #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.
Matulis trying to control the position from guard on top but Barlow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barlow tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Matulis has managed to clinch.
Barlow looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barlow is trying to break the clinch but Matulis is controlling him.
Barlow tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Matulis just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Matulis breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Barlow goes for a double leg but Matulis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Matulis continues to drive forward.
Barlow stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barlow wants it to stay on the feet.
Lou Barlow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deividas Matulis.#CL2#
Matulis gets a clinch.
Matulis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barlow prevents it.
Matulis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Barlow tries to pull guard but Matulis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Barlow jumps guard but Matulis stands there with Barlow around his waist. Barlow gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Matulis manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T4#
Barlow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matulis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barlow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Matulis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SU#
Matulis is working an open guard so Barlow takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Barlow is looking to clinch but Matulis is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Matulis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Matulis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Barlow gets a double leg takedown into Matulis's guard.
Barlow throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deividas Matulis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Matulis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deividas Matulis!
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