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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Donovan tries a head kick but it misses.
Barros tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Donovan defends well and Barros ends up having to push Donovan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Barros gets caught flat footed, as Donovan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Barros has momentary wrist control but Donovan slips an elbow through the middle.
Donovan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Barros controls Donovan momentarily but Donovan frees himself. #SUB2#
Barros has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Donovan 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 Barros.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donovan misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Barros's face as Donovan controls the position.
Barros avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Donovan.
Donovan takes a little break here. Barros wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
Donovan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Barros defending against the ground and pound. #T2#
Donovan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donovan looks up at the clock and then as Barros takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Donovan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Donovan scores with punches from side control.
Donovan avoids the strikes from the bottom by Barros.
Donovan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A lull in the action here.
A control attempt from Barros but he's now mounted!
Donovan controlling from the full mount.
Donovan scoring with strikes but Barros is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Donovan lands a big shot there that rocks Barros but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Barros really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Donovan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barros tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Donovan landing punches.
Barros is working to get back to half guard.
Barros is in a horrible position here. Donovan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Donovan has isolated one of Barros's arms. Barros looking to fight him off but Donovan twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Neil Donovan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Barros looks for a takedown but Branch sprawls well.
Barros shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Branch sprawls well. Branch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barros gets slowly back to his feet.
Barros gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Branch counters with a shoot takedown. Barros fights it but they end up in guard.
Barros really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Branch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barros being controlled here, momentarily. #SU#
Branch stands and steps away. Barros gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branch swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Alex Barros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barros swinging wildly here.
#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barros.
Arthur Branch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Barros.
Barros misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Branch slaps away a takedown attempt from Barros, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Branch throws a leg kick
and Barros cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barros tries to score a power double leg takedown but Branch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barros somewhat.#TD#
Branch closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Barros quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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. Branch connects with a nice short shot to Barros's temple. #T2#
Branch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Branch looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barros is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Branch has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SU#
Branch stands up out of the half guard. #CL#
Branch moves into the clinch.
Branch displaying some good clinch control by pressing Barros up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barros goes for a takedown attempt but Branch pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Barros looks winded!
Branch thows a leg kick but Barros checks it
and Barros counters with a solid body kick.
Branch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3##TD#
Barros gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Branch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barros wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Barros working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Branch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Branch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU#
Branch stands up and waves to Barros to follow him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Barros or perhaps it was just good defense by Branch, which made it look bad.
Barros sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Branch throws a head kick but Barros moves out of range.
Branch looks to land a combination but Barros avoids it well. #T4##TD#
Branch bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Branch working the head and body with strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Branch working the body and head with strikes. #SU#
Branch stands up and beckons Barros to his feet.
Barros tries to score a power double leg takedown but Branch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barros somewhat.
Barros blocks the body kick.
#TD#
Branch manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Barros on his heels. He'll look to pass Barros's guard now, I'm sure.
Branch working some strikes from top position.#SU#
Branch stands and steps away. Barros gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Branch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Branch 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#
Barros keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barros shoots in and drives through. Branch sprawls well.
Branch stuffs the takedown.
Branch feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Branch gets a double leg takedown into Barros's guard.#SU#
Branch gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Branch slaps away a takedown attempt from Barros, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Arthur Branch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Barros.
Branch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Arthur Branch is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barros looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Branch is fending him off so far but Barros persists. Nope, Branch circles away and we're back to standing.
Barros takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#TD#
Branch closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Barros quickly recovers to half guard.
Barros is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Branch decides to stand and escape the position. #T1#
Branch tries to land a front kick but Barros steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barros steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Branch.
Branch throws a head kick but Barros moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Branch.
Branch throws a body kick that misses.
Barros looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Branch is fending him off so far but Barros persists. Nope, Branch circles away and we're back to standing.
Branch throws the kick towards the body but Barros avoids it.#TD#
Branch gets a takedown into half guard.
Branch content to control rather than advance.
Barros taking some punishment here, with Branch in his half guard. #T2#
Branch working Barros over with strikes.
Branch performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Barros is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Branch scores with a couple of nice shots.
Branch is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SU#
Branch decides to stand up.
Barros throws a right hand that Branch ducks under and follows up with a left that Branch also avoids with ease.
Branch throws a body kick that misses.
Barros moves out of range of the body kick from Branch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barros.#T3#
Branch cracks the inside of Barros's front leg. #TD#
Barros tries to sprawl but Branch drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Branch working Barros over with strikes.
Branch is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Branch with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SU#
Branch stands up and beckons Barros to join him on the feet.
Branch throws a push kick but Barros slaps the foot to one side.
Branch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4#
No luck for Barros with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Branch looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SU#
Branch gets to his feet. Barros looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Branch has Barros up against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Branch - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Branch is pushing Barros up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Branch gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Branch dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Branch thows a leg kick but Barros checks it
and Barros counters with a straight right hand.
Barros dives in for a single leg takedown but Branch sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Branch is looking to score with low kicks.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Branch. #SU#
Branch stands up.
Branch misses with a low kick as Barros jumps back.
Barros is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barros tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barros throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Branch counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Branch looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Branch working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Branch lands with a punch from half guard.
Arthur Branch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barros takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Branch seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Branch working the head and body with strikes. #SU#
Branch postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Barros to stand up.
Barros misses with a kick to the body.
Barros throws a big shot that misses.
Branch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barros blocks a leg kick.
Barros has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Branch counters by clinching up. #T2#
Branch leaning his opponent against the cage.
Come on Branch - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Barros jumps guard but Branch turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Arthur Branch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Barros.
Come on Branch - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T3#
Barros fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Barros wants to get back to striking at distance but Branch won't allow it.
Barros tries to score a body lock takedown but Branch shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Barros is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Branch pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Branch will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Barros up against the cage.
Branch pressing his opponent against the cage. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#BC#
Branch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Branch stuffs the takedown attempt from Barros. Barros gets slowly back to his feet.
A slapping body kick lands there for Branch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Branch looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Barros!
Alex Barros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arthur Branch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Branch working the body and head with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Branch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Branch 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Branch!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Barros wants to clinch up but Roffen keeps it at a distance.
Roffen leaves Barros with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Roffen wants to counter the offense by Barros and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Roffen rushes Barros and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Roffen connects with a knee to the head.
Barros tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Roffen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barros has Roffen pushed against the cage.
Roffen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barros is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Roffen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Barros. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Roffen lands a knee to the body.
Roffen blocking some punches.
Roffen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC2#
Roffen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've been informed that Roffen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Barros shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Roffen defends it nicely.
Barros throws a sloppy head kick and Roffen moves out of range easily.
Barros throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Roffen moves into the clinch.
Barros tries to pull guard but Roffen holds him up against the cage and eventually Barros drops back down to his feet.
A shot in the inside from Roffen. #T2##BC2#
Roffen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barros misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Roffen counters by clinching up.
Roffen slowing the pace effectively.
Roffen digs a right hand underneath Barros's ribcage. Barros let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Roffen.
Roffen gets underhooks to prevent Barros's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Roffen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barros fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alex Barros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barros is breathing heavily.#T3#
A jab from Barros finds it's way through Roffen's defenses.
Roffen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barros throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Roffen! But no joy.
Roffen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barros looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Roffen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barros stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A lazy left from Roffen finds it's target.
Barros shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Roffen counters with a two punch combo.
Roffen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T4#
Barros moves in looking to clinch but Roffen pushes him off.
Roffen misses with a few strikes there.
A counter left hand to the body from Barros misses its target.
Roffen looks to land a combination. Barros sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barros fails with a takedown attempt.
Roffen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice body kick there by Roffen.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Roffen!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Roffen dominated that 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.
#R2#
Barros is looking to clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Alex Barros has been cut.
Roffen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barros circles away quickly and effectively.
Barros shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Roffen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Roffen misses with a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Barros misses its target.
Josh Roffen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roffen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Roffen throws a looping overhand right but Barros ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Roffen, right into the meat.
Barros throws out a powerful jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Roffen in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Roffen throws a nice looking combination but Barros bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Roffen misses with a body punch
and Barros counters with a two punch combo.
Roffen is breathing heavily.#TD#
Barros drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Roffen throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Barros throws a sloppy head kick and Roffen moves out of range easily.
Roffen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Barros has closed the distance and engaged Roffen in a clinch.
Barros tries a knee to the head but Roffen blocks it.
Barros wants to take the fight to the mat but Roffen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Barros has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Roffen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Barros. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Roffen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Roffen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Roffen lands a body punch.
Roffen slowing the pace effectively.
Barros missing with knees to the body.
#BC2#
Roffen breaks from the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Roffen. No joy for Barros on that attempt.
Barros drops his hands momentarily and Roffen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Roffen has Barros up against the cage in a clinch.
Roffen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3##BC2#
Roffen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barros tries to clinch but Roffen moves out of range.
Alex Barros is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barros fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Josh Roffen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barros is defended easily by Roffen.
Roffen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T4#
Roffen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Roffen scoring well with a low kick there.
Barros is looking to clinch but Roffen is avoiding it.
Barros ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roffen moves away.
Roffen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice sprawl there from Roffen as Barros shoots in.
Roffen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Roffen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barross jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barros tries to clinch there but Roffen circles away.
Roffen looks to land a combination but Barros avoids it well.
Barros quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Roffen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alex Barros's cut.
That's time! Barros's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Roffen lands a nice hook to Barros's body. Barros takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barros.
Roffen dodges the punch combination from Barros.
Roffen unleashes a big counter combination but Barros bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Barros has his takedown stuffed
and Roffen counters with a three punch combo that has Barros backing up. Barros nods at Roffen to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roffen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Roffen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barros looks to land a left hand but Roffen moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Barros doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Roffen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Barros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roffen feints and then cracks Barros's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barros down. #CL2#
Roffen clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Roffen obliges.#BC2#
Roffen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barros doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Roffen counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Roffen manages to break the clinch.
Roffen lands a nice shot that snaps Barros's head back.
#T2#
Barros is looking to clinch but Roffen is avoiding it.
Barros doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Roffen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Roffen throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roffen lands a slapping body shot.
Barros fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roffen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Roffen misses with a double jab.
#T3#
Barros with a poor takedown
and Roffen counters with a straight right hand.
Roffen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Roffen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Roffen dips to his left and cracks Barros with an uppercut!
Roffen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Barros shoots and misses #CL2#
and Roffen counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Roffen breaks the clinch.
Barros throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Roffen's waist but Roffen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barros off to one side.
Roffen scores with a one two! Barros had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Barros gets tackled into the cage by Roffen. Roffen maintains the clinch.
Roffen tries to land a knee to the head but Barros blocks with his arms.
#BC2#
Roffen manages to break the clinch.
Barros changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Roffen tries to avoid it but Barros manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Roffen to the ground. Roffen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barros darts in looking for a takedown but Roffen gets double underhooks and turns Barros into the cage.
Barros has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Roffen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Roffen.
Barros is wriggling around but Roffen manages to pass to half guard.
Alex Barros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Josh Roffen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#REVR#
Barros throws a strike from the bottom but Roffen passes into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Roffen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Roffen 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Roffen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Barros is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mccormick's half guard.#ES#
Mccormick kicks Barros off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Barros shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Mccormick has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Barros is on him like a limpet, forcing Mccormick back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mccormick landing knees to the body.
Mccormick is working Barros over against the cage.
Mccormick tries a body shot but Barros blocks it.
#BC#
Mccormick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Barros gets the takedown into side control.
Mccormick can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Mccormick is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Barros has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Barros tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Mccormick really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Barros goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mccormick has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Barros but great work by Mccormick.
Mccormick lands some shots froms side control.
Mccormick lands a nice forearm strike.
Barros trying to control but Mccormick flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Mccormick keeps control of the position as Barros tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mccormick is working the ground and pound. Can Barros escape?#T2#
Mccormick lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Barros.
Mccormick will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mccormick has Barros flattened out and is raining down punches. #SUB#
Mccormick has the hooks in. Barros is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Mccormick passes his arm under Barros's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Barros taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arnulfo Mccormick!
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