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Event:
EFC Chaelsson vs Fontaine
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1# Blood lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2# It looks like Pedro Rocha Barros has been cut. Blood throws a series of punches but Rocha Barros moves out of range. Blood misses with a body shot.
Blood throws a combination that misses and Rocha Barros counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A swing and a miss from Blood. Blood swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Rocha Barros to counter with a crisp jab. Rocha Barros misses with a body shot.
Blood looks like he wants to counter punch here. A jab from Rocha Barros misses. Rocha Barros throws a big shot that misses. Blood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rocha Barros moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Blood looks to land a combination but Rocha Barros avoids it well. Blood throws a lazy right hand but Rocha Barros sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. This has been an exciting period of action! Blood swings for the body but Rocha Barros moves out of range.
Blood misses with a combination
letting Rocha Barros counter with a right hand. Blood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rocha Barros moves away. Blood slips a straight right by Rocha Barros. Blood scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T1# Blood scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Rocha Barros waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blood. Blood throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rocha Barros makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Blood misses with a straight right. Blood throws out a loose jab but Rocha Barros uses good head movement to avoid it. A counter left hand to the body from Rocha Barros misses its target. Blood throws a nice looking combination but Rocha Barros bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Blood looks to land a left hand but Rocha Barros moved out of range nicely. Blood throws a hook but Rocha Barros blocks it. Rocha Barros throws a body punch but Blood moves out of range. Blood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rocha Barros moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Blood cracks a nice hook into Rocha Barros's ribs. Rocha Barros throws out a loose jab but Blood uses good head movement to avoid it. Blood lands a nice shot to the body.
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! Blood looks to land a combination but Rocha Barros avoids it well. Ivan Blood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Blood misses with a right hand and Rocha Barros counters with a lovely straight right hand! Blood connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rocha Barros momentarily.
#T2# Blood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rocha Barros moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Blood misses with a double jab.
Blood misses with a wild combination.
A shot to the body from Blood misses and Blood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Blood just misses with a punch to the body.
Rocha Barros dodges the punch combination from Blood.
Blood lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A jab from Blood does it's job there. Rocha Barros throws a jab when Blood was well out of range. Rocha Barros waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blood. Blood misses with the combination.
Blood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3# Blood throws a lazy uppercut
and Rocha Barros counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Blood scores with a nice head shot. Blood throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Blood misses with an uppercut
and Rocha Barros counters with a lovely straight right hand! Blood with a hook. Rocha Barros avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blood lands a jab. Rocha Barros misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Rocha Barros walks into a jab. Blood avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blood throws a series of punches but Rocha Barros avoids them all with ease. #T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Blood connects with a right hand. Rocha Barros shakes it off. A cross from Rocha Barros lands. Blood slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Blood lands a jab to Rocha Barros's midsection. Blood throws an overhand right that lands on Rocha Barros's shoulder, as Rocha Barros tries to avoid the shot. Blood falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rocha Barros counters with a lovely straight right hand! Blood pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Rocha Barros was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Blood lands a nice looking body shot.
Blood misses with a few strikes there.
Rocha Barros slips a straight right by Blood. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Blood misses with a body shot
letting Rocha Barros counter with a right hand. Rocha Barros wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Rocha Barros keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blood. Blood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rocha Barros was well out of range. Poor timing from Blood. A little feinted left hand from Rocha Barros on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Blood dominated that round. The cut man is working on Pedro Rocha Barros's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Blood cracks Rocha Barros with a good jab. Blood swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blood throws a right and a left that both miss. Blood falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rocha Barros counters with a straight right hand. Blood throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rocha Barros counters with a lovely straight right hand! Blood scores with a one two! Rocha Barros had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Blood falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rocha Barros counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Blood swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rocha Barros counters with a stiff right hand. Rocha Barros uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blood. Rocha Barros is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rocha Barros takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Blood pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Blood throws an off balance right hand
and Rocha Barros counters with a nice uppercut. Blood throws a lazy uppercut
and Rocha Barros counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Blood throws a right and a left that Rocha Barros avoids nicely. Blood is breathing heavily.#T1# Blood throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Blood throws a nice looking combination but Rocha Barros bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Rocha Barros uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blood. Sloppy strikes from Blood. Those never looked like landing. Blood throws a right hand that Rocha Barros ducks under and follows up with a left that Rocha Barros also avoids with ease. Blood throws a right and a left that Rocha Barros avoids nicely. Rocha Barros throws a jab when Blood was well out of range. Blood misses with a double jab.
Rocha Barros appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Blood looks to land a left hand but Rocha Barros moved out of range nicely. Blood misses with a few strikes there.
Rocha Barros lands a nice shot to the body.
Blood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blood misses with a hook. Blood misses with a left hand and Rocha Barros counters with a lovely straight right hand! Rocha Barros throws a jab but it's blocked by Blood. Rocha Barros slips under a jab from Blood.#T2# Blood swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Blood cracks Rocha Barros with a good jab. Blood misses with a wild combination.
Ivan Blood seems to be getting the better of the standup. Blood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. The fighters circling - Rocha Barros throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Blood now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Blood throws an overhand right that lands on Rocha Barros's shoulder, as Rocha Barros tries to avoid the shot. Rocha Barros staying out of range there. Rocha Barros just misses with a punch to the body.
Rocha Barros waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blood. Blood moves away from the strike by Rocha Barros. Blood connects with a nice looking jab.
Ivan Blood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Blood throws a right and a left that both miss. Rocha Barros uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blood. Rocha Barros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3# Blood slips a straight right by Rocha Barros. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rocha Barros might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Rocha Barros lands a glancing blow to the side of Blood's head. Blood ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Blood looks to land a combination but Rocha Barros avoids it well. Blood misses with an uppercut
and Rocha Barros connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Rocha Barros just misses with a punch to the body.
Rocha Barros takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Blood misses with the combination.
Rocha Barros swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A combination from Blood does no damage. Blood misses with a combination
and Rocha Barros counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Blood misses with a two punch combination.
Rocha Barros loads up on a big right hand but Blood slips the punch. Blood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Blood takes a jab right on the kisser.
Blood swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rocha Barros connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A looping hook to the body misses from Blood. Rocha Barros does a little dance to reset his feet. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Rocha Barros is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Rocha Barros looks to land a left hand but Blood moved out of range nicely. Blood throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Rocha Barros to counter with a crisp jab. Rocha Barros lands a nice shot that snaps Blood's head back.
Blood moves out of range of the strikes. Rocha Barros throws an off balance right hand
and Blood counters with a nice uppercut. Rocha Barros swings for the body but Blood moves out of range.
Blood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rocha Barros. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Blood lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rocha Barros missing with a left hand there. Blood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A slow jab from Blood misses its intended target. Rocha Barros throwing a counter right hand but Blood manages to avoid it. Blood swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rocha Barros cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ivan Blood will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Pedro Rocha Barros's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Blood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rocha Barros. An attempted straight right counter from Rocha Barros misses the target. Rocha Barros definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Rocha Barros misses the shot to the body. Blood is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Blood throws the left hand but Rocha Barros avoids the punch easily. Rocha Barros was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Rocha Barros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blood.
Blood moves out of range of the strikes. Blood lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Blood has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Blood misses with a right hand and Rocha Barros counters with a nice uppercut. Blood swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rocha Barros cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Ivan Blood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nice shot lands for Rocha Barros. Rocha Barros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blood manages to avoid it. Rocha Barros takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Blood misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Rocha Barros on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Rocha Barros loads up on a big right hand but Blood slips the punch. Blood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A swing and a miss from Blood. An attempted straight right counter from Rocha Barros misses the target. Blood scores with a jab to the jaw. Blood has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1# Rocha Barros takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Blood misses with a right hand letting Rocha Barros counter with a right hand. Blood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Blood lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rocha Barros throws a shot from downtown. Blood moves away and avoids it. Blood just misses with a punch to the body.
Rocha Barros appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Blood throws a lazy uppercut
and Rocha Barros counters with a lovely shot to the body. The fighters circling - Rocha Barros throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Rocha Barros showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blood.
A quick step to the side and Rocha Barros tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Rocha Barros keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blood swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Rocha Barros to counter with a crisp jab. Blood misses with a body shot.
Blood throws a looping overhand right but Rocha Barros ducks down to avoid it. Blood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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! Blood throws a shot from downtown. Rocha Barros moves away and avoids it. Pedro Rocha Barros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Blood defending well as Rocha Barros loads up on a big left hand. Blood on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rocha Barros throws a lazy right hand but Blood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Blood ducks under a wild hook from Rocha Barros. Blood swings widly with a right hand
#KD# and Blood is countered with a crisp right hand from Rocha Barros that sends him to the canvas! Rocha Barros follows him to the mat into side control. #ROC# Blood is rocked! Blood gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Blood is still in real trouble! Can Rocha Barros finish him? Rocha Barros looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Blood covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pedro Rocha Barros! An out of breath Pedro Rocha Barros thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
The Island Season 9, 145 lbs, Round 3
Date: May 06, 2019 |
#R1# Bittencourt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rocha Barros.
Rocha Barros with a jab. We've been hearing reports that Bittencourt has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Rocha Barros lands a jab to the head.
Bittencourt on the wrong end of a nice hook. Bittencourt blocks a jab. Bittencourt is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Bittencourt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rocha Barros manages to avoid it.#TD# Bittencourt shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Bittencourt trying to control but Rocha Barros is working from the bottom. Bittencourt stopping the sweep attempt from Rocha Barros. Rocha Barros 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# Rocha Barros trying to pass the guard but Bittencourt defending well. #T1# Rocha Barros is thwarting Bittencourt's attempts to control the position.#SUB2# Rocha Barros is looking for a kimura here.
Bittencourt wants to improve his position but Rocha Barros is controlling well.
Bittencourt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bittencourt. Bittencourt wants to sweep here but Rocha Barros controlling him for the moment. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Bittencourt looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rocha Barros puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2# Rocha Barros is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bittencourt defends it well. #SUB2# Rocha Barros is working for a kimura but Bittencourt is defending it quite comfortably.
Bittencourt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bittencourt. Rocha Barros looking to pass the guard. #T3# Rocha Barros postures up.
#SUB# Bittencourt looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Rocha Barros is defending well. Bittencourt quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Rocha Barros has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Bittencourt celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luc Bittencourt!
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Event:
The Island Season 9, 145 lbs, Round 2
Date: May 05, 2019 |
#R1# Rocha Barros avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Newalu looks to land a right hand but Rocha Barros moved out of range. Rocha Barros looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Newalu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Newalu fails with the takedown. Rocha Barros swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Newalu missing with a left hand there. Rocha Barros was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jab from Rocha Barros. No luck for Newalu with that takedown attempt. Rocha Barros scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rocha Barros blocks a jab. Newalu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rocha Barros is fending him off so far but Newalu persists. Nope, Rocha Barros circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Feleti Newalu. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rocha Barros uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newalu.#T1# Rocha Barros just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Rocha Barros.#TD# Newalu dives in and scores a takedown into Rocha Barros's guard. Newalu postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rocha Barros is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB# Newalu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rocha Barros gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Rocha Barros preventing the sweep. #SUB# Newalu has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rocha Barros 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 Newalu. Newalu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rocha Barros wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2# Rocha Barros is chipping away with strikes.
#SUB2# Rocha Barros is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Newalu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. This has been an exciting period of action! Newalu stops Rocha Barros from passing to mount. Newalu is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rocha Barros off and has taken his back!#SUB# Newalu has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rocha Barros has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB# Newalu has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Rocha Barros breaks Newalu's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#T3# Newalu keeping full guard, as Rocha Barros tries to pass. Rocha Barros works a leg free and moves into half guard. Rocha Barros tries to pass the half guard into mount. Newalu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Newalu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Rocha Barros wants to pass the guard but Newalu is keeping the position. Rocha Barros pushes down on Newalu's leg and manages to get into half guard. Rocha Barros wants to pass to mount but Newalu is defending the position. Rocha Barros looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB# Newalu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4# Newalu is looking to get back to full guard here but Rocha Barros has managed to pass to side control instead. Newalu looks to move to half guard but instead Rocha Barros has passed into mount! Damn! Rocha Barros seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Newalu is holding on tight.
Newalu working to try and regain half guard.
Newalu regains half guard. Rocha Barros wants to pass the guard but Newalu is defending well. #SUB# Newalu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rocha Barros pulls his head out easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Rocha Barros 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# Rocha Barros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newalu manages to avoid it. Newalu has a takedown stuffed. Rocha Barros defending well as Newalu loads up on a big left hand. Rocha Barros moves out of range as Newalu strikes. Donk. Rocha Barros catches Newalu right on the button with a cross. Newalu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rocha Barros sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Newalu somewhat. Rocha Barros throws out a counter right but Newalu avoids it with no problem. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Newalu misses with a straight left. Rocha Barros has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Rocha Barros waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Newalu. Newalu loads up on a big right hand but Rocha Barros slips the punch. Newalu misses with a left hand and Rocha Barros counters with a lovely shot to the body. Rocha Barros has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1# Rocha Barros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newalu was well out of range. Poor timing from Rocha Barros. Rocha Barros throws a hook but Newalu blocks it. Rocha Barros misses with a lunging right hand
#TD# and Newalu counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rocha Barros! Rocha Barros sneaks back into half guard.#SUB# Newalu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Rocha Barros gets back to full guard.
Newalu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Rocha Barros 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# Rocha Barros wants to pass to mount but Newalu is defending the position. #T2# Rocha Barros has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2# Rocha Barros is working for a guillotine from mount but Newalu frees his head quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Newalu is looking to improve his position but Rocha Barros isn't that keen on the idea. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Rocha Barros with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T3##SUB2# Rocha Barros working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Newalu is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2# Rocha Barros working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Pedro Rocha Barros has got the better of the ground game so far. Newalu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2# Rocha Barros looking to secure an arm triangle but Newalu defends it well. Newalu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4# Newalu is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2# Rocha Barros working for a submission but Newalu is keeping him at bay. Newalu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Rocha Barros wants to finish this one by submission but Newalu is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rocha Barros. Rocha Barros mounts Newalu! Really nice guard pass there! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Rocha Barros showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Newalu throws a looping overhand right but Rocha Barros ducks down to avoid it. Newalu throws a hook but Rocha Barros avoids it easily. Newalu throws an overhand right that lands on Rocha Barros's shoulder, as Rocha Barros tries to avoid the shot. #TD# Newalu closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Rocha Barros gets full guard. Rocha Barros wants to sweep here but Newalu controlling him for the moment. #SUB2# Rocha Barros had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Newalu defends it easily. Rocha Barros lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Newalu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rocha Barros doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rocha Barros manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Newalu is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2# Rocha Barros looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Rocha Barros looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Newalu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Newalu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rocha Barros's guard. Newalu is keen to just control but Rocha Barros is a slippery customer. Rocha Barros is pressing down on Newalu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Rocha Barros can't keep his opponent in guard - Newalu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2##SUB# Newalu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rocha Barros has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB# Newalu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rocha Barros doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Newalu. Rocha Barros trying to hold on to Newalu's head to control him but Newalu postures up.
#SUB# Newalu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rocha Barros sees it coming and defends easily.#T3# Newalu trying to control from Rocha Barros's half guard. Rocha Barros has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Rocha Barros looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Feleti Newalu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Rocha Barros 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# Newalu wants to improve his position but Rocha Barros is controlling well.
#SUB# Newalu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Rocha Barros is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Newalu regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4# Newalu keeping full guard, as Rocha Barros tries to pass. Newalu doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB# Newalu throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rocha Barros escapes and throws Newalu's legs to the side, diving into side control! Newalu is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2# Newalu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rocha Barros's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Rocha Barros! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Newalu has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pedro Rocha Barros! After winning the bout, Pedro Rocha Barros thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
The Island Season 9, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1# Louis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Rocha Barros counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Rocha Barros lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Louis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily enabling Rocha Barros to counter with a crisp jab. Louis throws a right hand that misses
enabling Rocha Barros to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2# Rocha Barros shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Louis is trying to defend but Rocha Barros finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2# Rocha Barros is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rocha Barros wants to pass the guard but Louis is defending well. Louis is controlling Rocha Barros's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T1# Rocha Barros thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Louis's head. Louis wants to improve his position but Rocha Barros is controlling well.
Louis has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Rocha Barros is pressing down on Louis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Louis is holding on for now. Louis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2# Rocha Barros is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Louis sees it coming and defends easily. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rocha Barros lands a nice short elbow.#T2# Louis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rocha Barros's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rocha Barros's back! Rocha Barros rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Louis not landing any meaningful shots this time. Louis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2# Rocha Barros looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Rocha Barros works his way to full guard. Good work. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Louis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Rocha Barros 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# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rocha Barros has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3# Louis tries to lock up and control but Rocha Barros gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Rocha Barros is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Louis can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB2# Rocha Barros working for a submission but Louis is keeping him at bay. Rocha Barros lands a big shot there that rocks Louis but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Louis tries to hold on but Rocha Barros pushes him away. Rocha Barros looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T4# Louis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #SUB2# Rocha Barros is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Louis is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pedro Rocha Barros! Our winner, Pedro Rocha Barros, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
IFA 27-04
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1##CL# Eugen rushes Rocha Barros and presses him up against the cage. Rocha Barros swings wildly with an uppercut but Eugen uses good head movement to avoid it. Eugen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Eugen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Eugen lands on the inside with an uppercut. Rocha Barros misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Eugen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Rocha Barros blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Eugen. Rocha Barros is trying to drag Eugen to the mat but Eugen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Eugen working aggressively here.
Rocha Barros tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Eugen working aggressively here.
Rocha Barros lands a right hand. Eugen misses with a punch on the inside.
Rocha Barros is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Eugen is defending well. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Eugen scores with an uppercut up the middle. Rocha Barros lands with a short shot to the head. Rocha Barros struggles to land a body shot inside as Eugen controls his hands.
Eugen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1# Eugen is defending well against a takedown attempt. Martin Eugen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Rocha Barros. Eugen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Rocha Barros is trying to pull guard but Eugen has him pressed against the cage. Rocha Barros has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Eugen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rocha Barros. A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocha Barros. Eugen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Eugen lands a shoulder strike. A short uppercut from Eugen. A short right from Eugen. Eugen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rocha Barros backwards. Rocha Barros lands with a right to the head. Rocha Barros tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rocha Barros jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Eugen walks away with a smile on his face. Rocha Barros gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Eugen looks to throw the jab but Rocha Barros is out of range. Eugen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rocha Barros tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rocha Barros with a body punch. A glancing blow. Eugen scores with a jab. A swing and a miss from Rocha Barros.#T2# Rocha Barros doesn't manage to clinch there - Eugen circles away.
#CL# Eugen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Rocha Barros's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Rocha Barros throws a punch but it's blocked by Eugen. Eugen misses with a punch on the inside.
Rocha Barros tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Eugen smiles and moves away.
#CL# Rocha Barros gets tackled into the cage by Eugen. Eugen maintains the clinch. Eugen misses with a hook from the clinch. Eugen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Eugen misses with a short punch on the inside. Eugen scores with a shot to the side of Rocha Barros's head. Eugen lands with a right to the head. Eugen misses with the head strike.
Rocha Barros blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3# Rocha Barros lands a right hand that snaps the head of Eugen backwards. Rocha Barros lands a right hand. Eugen working aggressively here.
Rocha Barros has a couple of punches blocked by Eugen.
Rocha Barros gets through Eugen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Eugen scores with a shoulder strike. Eugen blocking some punches.
Eugen lands a left hand.
Eugen blocks an uppercut.
Eugen misses with a punch to the body.
Eugen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2# Rocha Barros manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2# Rocha Barros looking for a guillotine here but Eugen defends easily.
Eugen trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocha Barros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Rocha Barros looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2# Rocha Barros has an active guard here but Eugen has managed to pass into half guard.
#T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rocha Barros wants to get back to full guard. Rocha Barros is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Eugen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Eugen's back!#SUB2# Rocha Barros is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Eugen defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2# Eugen fending off the submission attempt from Rocha Barros. Rocha Barros avoiding Eugen 's attempts to control his hands. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Eugen 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. #R2# Eugen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL# Eugen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. A head punch on the inside from Rocha Barros fails to land. Eugen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eugen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Eugen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rocha Barros backwards. Rocha Barros can't find room to land a body shot as Eugen controls the action.
Rocha Barros tries to break the clinch but Eugen is controlling the position. Rocha Barros is trying to pull guard but Eugen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Rocha Barros tries to pull guard but Eugen won't allow it.
Eugen lands a body shot. Eugen misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2# Rocha Barros has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Eugen uses from the top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Eugen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rocha Barros swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2# Eugen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rocha Barros has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eugen has managed to get both his arms back between Rocha Barros's legs - danger averted.#SUB2# Eugen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rocha Barros has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eugen has managed to get both his arms back between Rocha Barros's legs - danger averted. Eugen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rocha Barros on the ground.#T1##SUB2# Rocha Barros has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Eugen doesn't defend quickly enough and Rocha Barros has managed to lock this one up! Can Eugen escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Rocha Barros on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pedro Rocha Barros! Pedro Rocha Barros is the new featherweight champion! A relieved looking Pedro Rocha Barros thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. In defeat, Martin Eugen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks for coming...I'll be back'.
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Event:
IFA 18-04
Date: Apr 18, 2019 |
#R1# Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch but Rocha Barros swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Rocha Barros throws a lazy uppercut
#CL# and Barayev counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Rocha Barros looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC2# Rocha Barros pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Aslanbek Barayev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rocha Barros circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barayev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Barayev is looking to clinch but Rocha Barros is avoiding it.
Barayev fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Rocha Barros releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Barayev moves in looking to clinch but Rocha Barros pushes him off. Rocha Barros smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Rocha Barros throws a hook but Barayev blocks it. Barayev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rocha Barros. Barayev is looking to take this fight into the clinch. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rocha Barros! But no joy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barayev defending well as Rocha Barros loads up on a big left hand. A jab from Rocha Barros misses. Barayev is looking to clinch. Barayev tries to clinch but Rocha Barros moves out of range. #T1##CL# Barayev pushes Rocha Barros up against the cage in a clinch. Barayev jumps guard but Rocha Barros stands there with Barayev around his waist. Barayev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2# Rocha Barros breaks the clinch.
Barayev has been working on his balance at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Rocha Barros. Rocha Barros loads up on a big right hand but Barayev slips the punch. Barayev seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL# Barayev moves into range and clinches up with Rocha Barros. Barayev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rocha Barros smiles and moves away.
Barayev is looking to clinch but Rocha Barros is avoiding it.
Rocha Barros circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rocha Barros. Barayev does a little dance to reset his feet. Rocha Barros is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barayev. Rocha Barros misses with a body shot.
Barayev is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Barayev tries to clinch but Rocha Barros is having none of it. Rocha Barros swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Rocha Barros scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2# Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rocha Barros swats him away and circles back towards the center. Rocha Barros misses the jab. Rocha Barros throws out a loose jab but Barayev uses good head movement to avoid it. Barayev seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Barayev moves in looking to clinch but Rocha Barros pushes him off. Rocha Barros avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rocha Barros swats him away and circles back towards the center. Barayev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barayev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rocha Barros manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A little jabbing left from Rocha Barros on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Rocha Barros circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barayev doesn't manage to clinch there - Rocha Barros circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rocha Barros! But no joy. Barayev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Barayev tries to clinch there but Rocha Barros circles away.
It seemed like Rocha Barros was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Rocha Barros throws a hook but Barayev avoids it easily. A lazy left from Rocha Barros finds it's target. Rocha Barros misses the shot to the body. #T3# The fight stays on the outside here - Barayev looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Barayev fails in his attempt to clinch. Rocha Barros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barayev is looking to counter the offense by Rocha Barros and move into the clinch. Barayev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rocha Barros manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Barayev is looking to clinch. Barayev doesn't manage to clinch there - Rocha Barros circles away.
Barayev fails in his attempt to clinch. Rocha Barros lands a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Barayev. Rocha Barros misses with a body shot.
Rocha Barros thows a left - swing and a miss! Rocha Barros connects with the punch. Barayev doesn't manage to clinch there - Rocha Barros circles away.
Barayev is looking to clinch. #T4# Rocha Barros is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Barayev moves in looking to clinch but Rocha Barros pushes him off. Rocha Barros misses with an uppercut. Barayev saw that one coming. Rocha Barros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barayev was well out of range. Poor timing from Rocha Barros. Barayev doesn't manage to clinch there - Rocha Barros circles away.
Barayev is looking to clinch but Rocha Barros is avoiding it.
Barayev tries to clinch but Rocha Barros is having none of it. Barayev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Barayev tries to clinch up and Rocha Barros counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rocha Barros connects with the punch. Barayev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Rocha Barros pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Barayev wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Rocha Barros dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rocha Barros paws at him with a jab and circles away. Barayev closes the distance looking to clinch letting Rocha Barros counter with a right hand. Barayev tries to clinch but fails miserably enabling Rocha Barros to counter with a crisp jab. Barayev moves away from the strike by Rocha Barros. Rocha Barros misses with a straight left. Barayev tries to clinch and Rocha Barros counters with a straight right hand. Barayev moves away from the strike by Rocha Barros. Rocha Barros ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barayev moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barayev is looking to clinch. Barayev is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rocha Barros paws at him with a jab and circles away. Rocha Barros stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1# Barayev is looking to clinch. Barayev wants to clinch but Rocha Barros slips to the side and Rocha Barros counters with a right hand to the body. Barayev wants to clinch. Rocha Barros looks like he wants to counter punch here. Rocha Barros bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barayev's head backwards. Rocha Barros throws the left hand but Barayev avoids the punch easily. Rocha Barros loads up on a big right hand but Barayev slips the punch. Barayev tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Rocha Barros connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Barayev tries to clinch up but Rocha Barros circles away and keeps his distance. Rocha Barros throws out a counter right but Barayev avoids it with no problem. Barayev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A little jabbing left from Rocha Barros on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2# Rocha Barros avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rocha Barros now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Rocha Barros throws a series of punches but Barayev moves out of range. As Rocha Barros tries to get set, Barayev tries to push him back and clinch up but Rocha Barros manages to avoid the attempt. Barayev moves in looking to clinch but Rocha Barros pushes him off. Barayev doesn't manage to clinch there - Rocha Barros circles away.
Barayev tries to clinch but Rocha Barros is having none of it. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rocha Barros. Barayev staying out of range there. Rocha Barros cracks a nice hook into Barayev's ribs. Rocha Barros has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Barayev tries to clinch up but Rocha Barros circles away and keeps his distance. Rocha Barros looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Barayev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. This has been an exciting period of action! Barayev is looking to clinch but Rocha Barros is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rocha Barros! But no joy. Barayev tries to clinch up but Rocha Barros circles away and keeps his distance. Barayev fails in his attempt to clinch. Rocha Barros digs a good body shot into Barayev's ribs.#T3# Barayev tries to clinch up. Barayev tries to clinch but Rocha Barros moves out of range. Rocha Barros throws a shot from downtown. Barayev moves away and avoids it. Barayev wants to clinch. Barayev tries to clinch but Rocha Barros is having none of it. Rocha Barros swats away the attempt to clinch by Barayev. Rocha Barros looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Barayev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Rocha Barros looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Rocha Barros throws the left hand but Barayev avoids the punch easily. Barayev tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rocha Barros manages to circle out of the way. Rocha Barros circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rocha Barros swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rocha Barros paws at him with a jab and circles away. Rocha Barros keeps the fight on the outside. Barayev moves in looking to clinch but Rocha Barros pushes him off.#T4# A jab from Rocha Barros misses. Rocha Barros swinging wildly here.
Barayev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rocha Barros. Barayev wants to clinch up but Rocha Barros keeps it at a distance. Barayev tries to clinch but Rocha Barros is having none of it. Barayev slips under a jab from Rocha Barros. Rocha Barros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barayev is looking to clinch but Rocha Barros is avoiding it.
Barayev tries to clinch up but Rocha Barros circles away and keeps his distance. Barayev tries to clinch but Rocha Barros moves out of range. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rocha Barros! But no joy. Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rocha Barros paws at him with a jab and circles away. Barayev moves to clinch but Rocha Barros breaks away and Rocha Barros counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Rocha Barros misses with a looping left. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Rocha Barros showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Rocha Barros swats away the attempt to clinch by Barayev. Barayev tries to clinch but fails miserably The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. and Rocha Barros connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Barayev closes the distance but Rocha Barros moves to the side and Barayev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Rocha Barros throws a lazy right hand but Barayev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Barayev tries to counter by clinching up but Rocha Barros breaks away and moves out of range. Barayev tries to clinch up. A nice side step and Rocha Barros releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. A looping hook to the body misses from Rocha Barros. Barayev does a little dance to reset his feet. A jab from Rocha Barros misses. Rocha Barros avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A swing and a miss from Rocha Barros. Rocha Barros throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barayev sees it coming and avoids it easily. Barayev wants to clinch up but Rocha Barros keeps it at a distance. Rocha Barros misses with a few strikes there.
Barayev tries to clinch but fails miserably and Rocha Barros counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1# Jab by Rocha Barros. Pedro Rocha Barros seems to be getting the better of the standup. Rocha Barros misses with a hook. Barayev wants to clinch but Rocha Barros slips to the side and Rocha Barros counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Rocha Barros looks to land a right hand but Barayev moved out of range. Rocha Barros circles away from the clinch attempt and Rocha Barros counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Barayev is looking to clinch. Rocha Barros throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Barayev ducks under a wild hook from Rocha Barros. Rocha Barros throws a good cross that connects.
Rocha Barros throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barayev sees it coming and avoids it easily. Rocha Barros moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Barayev tries to clinch up but Rocha Barros circles away and keeps his distance. Rocha Barros looks like he wants to counter punch here. Aslanbek Barayev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Rocha Barros throws a lazy right hand but Barayev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Rocha Barros misses with a right hand #CL# and Barayev counters by clinching up. Barayev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rocha Barros struggles to land a body shot inside as Barayev controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD# Barayev manages to pull guard.
#SUB# Barayev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rocha Barros can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Barayev keeping moving, preventing Rocha Barros from controlling successfully. Barayev keeping full guard, as Rocha Barros tries to pass. #SUB# Barayev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Rocha Barros stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barayev swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3# Barayev is trying to control the position but Rocha Barros postures up. Rocha Barros passes easily into side control. Nice work. Barayev gets back to half guard. Rocha Barros wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barayev keeps working. #SUB2# Barayev is defending against the submission attempts here by Rocha Barros.
Rocha Barros passes the guard and advances to mount! #T4# Barayev tries to reverse the position but Rocha Barros maintains control. Rocha Barros pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB2# Rocha Barros goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Barayev is on top in guard.
Rocha Barros looking for a sweep. Not yet Rocha Barros, not yet. Rocha Barros avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB# Barayev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barayev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2# Rocha Barros escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barayev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight! Pedro Rocha Barros comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Rocha Barros 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 26:30 Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 26:30 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Rocha Barros! After winning the bout, Pedro Rocha Barros thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
IFA 13:04
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1# Ahr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahr thows a left - swing and a miss! Rocha Barros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahr.
Ahr throws a looping overhand right but Rocha Barros ducks down to avoid it. Rocha Barros swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD# Ahr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rocha Barros's guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2# Rocha Barros has his foot on Ahr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ahr works his way back into a safe position though. Ahr with a flurry of punches that miss. Ahr lands a couple of elbows. Rocha Barros wants to sweep but no luck. Ahr throwing strikes but missing. Rocha Barros utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Ahr lands a couple of elbows. Ahr is working Rocha Barros over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Rocha Barros is trying to keep Ahr in close.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ahr's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1# Rocha Barros trying to control the position.
Rocha Barros looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ahr is one step ahead there. #SUB2# Rocha Barros is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2# Rocha Barros has his foot on Ahr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ahr works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2# Rocha Barros is looking for a triangle but Ahr pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2# Rocha Barros has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ahr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Ahr landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Rocha Barros escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ahr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2# Ahr lands a couple of digs. Ahr stands up over Rocha Barros, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Ahr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rocha Barros's head. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rocha Barros is on top in guard.
#REVB# Ahr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ahr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rocha Barros is trying to keep Ahr in close.
#SUB2# Rocha Barros is looking for a triangle but Ahr pushes his legs off easily.
Ahr is in close to Rocha Barros's body, working some short punches and elbows. Rocha Barros is trying to keep Ahr in close.
#T3# Ahr lands a couple of digs. Ahr lands a couple of decent looking shots. Ahr connects with a couple of short punches. Ahr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2# Rocha Barros working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ahr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Rocha Barros is tightening it up a little... Ahr has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ahr reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ahr taps out! Nice BJJ there by Rocha Barros!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pedro Rocha Barros! Our winner, Pedro Rocha Barros, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
IFA 30:03
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1# Eugen scores with a jab to the body. Rocha Barros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pedro Rocha Barros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A swing and a miss from Rocha Barros. Eugen blocks a jab. Rocha Barros staying out of range there. Eugen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Rocha Barros throws out a powerful jab. Rocha Barros slips under a jab from Eugen. A telegraphed right hand from Eugen misses the target. Eugen missing with a left hand there. Rocha Barros was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A jab from Rocha Barros misses. Eugen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Rocha Barros tries to clinch there but Eugen circles away.
Eugen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Eugen getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Rocha Barros keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rocha Barros looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Rocha Barros scores with a jab. Eugen acknowledges it with a nod of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rocha Barros ducks under a wild hook from Eugen. A little jabbing left from Rocha Barros on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Rocha Barros just misses with a punch to the body.
Eugen is looking for a counter combo.#T1# Rocha Barros takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Eugen throws a big shot that misses. Eugen throws a hook but Rocha Barros avoids it easily. Rocha Barros throws a right hand that misses
enabling Eugen to counter with a crisp jab. Eugen scores with a nice head shot. Eugen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rocha Barros blocks a jab. Martin Eugen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Rocha Barros connects with a crisp jab. Rocha Barros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eugen was well out of range. Poor timing from Rocha Barros. Eugen throws a big shot that misses. Rocha Barros ducks under a wild hook from Eugen. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2# Rocha Barros gets a clinch. #BC# Eugen breaks from the clinch.
Eugen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Rocha Barros fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2# Eugen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Eugen misses with a wild body shot. Eugen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Eugen defending well as Rocha Barros loads up on a big left hand. Rocha Barros is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eugen. Eugen catches Rocha Barros with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rocha Barros has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Eugen misses with a wild body shot. Rocha Barros misses with a takedown attempt - Eugen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. It looked like Eugen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Rocha Barros loads up on a big right hand but Eugen slips the punch. Jab, jab by Rocha Barros - just one landing. Rocha Barros swings widly with a right hand
and Eugen counters with a straight right hand. Eugen cracks Rocha Barros with a good jab. Eugen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Rocha Barros swings and misses with a shot to the body and Eugen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3# Rocha Barros takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Eugen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rocha Barros.
Rocha Barros drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Eugen defends it well. A big right from Eugen misses. Eugen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rocha Barros at a distance.
Rocha Barros wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Rocha Barros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eugen is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Eugen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rocha Barros throws out a loose jab but Eugen uses good head movement to avoid it. Rocha Barros takes a swing at Eugen's ribcage but misses. Eugen tests Rocha Barros's chin there with a solid looking shot. Rocha Barros throws a poor cross that misses
and Eugen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Rocha Barros scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Rocha Barros misses the shot to the body. Rocha Barros misses with an uppercut
and Eugen counters with a nice uppercut. #T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Eugen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Eugen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Eugen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Rocha Barros throws a body shot but no joy. Rocha Barros lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Eugen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rocha Barros. Rocha Barros just misses with a punch to the body.
Eugen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Rocha Barros throws a jab when Eugen was well out of range.#CL2# Rocha Barros moves into the clinch successfully.
Eugen prevents a body shot from Rocha Barros. Rocha Barros can't find room to land a body shot as Eugen controls the action.
Rocha Barros tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Eugen just stands there and leans against the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rocha Barros jumps guard but Eugen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Martin Eugen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Rocha Barros. Rocha Barros swings wildly with an uppercut but Eugen uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch blocked on the inside by Eugen. Rocha Barros misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Eugen dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Eugen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eugen avoids the body shot from Rocha Barros.
Rocha Barros stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Rocha Barros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eugen.
Eugen cracks Rocha Barros with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Eugen throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Rocha Barros moves out of range as Eugen strikes. A countering left hand to the body from Rocha Barros misses. Eugen fails in his attempt to clinch. Rocha Barros ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Rocha Barros misses with a hook to the body
and Rocha Barros takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Eugen ducks under a wild hook from Rocha Barros. Rocha Barros throws a sloppy body shot
and Eugen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT# It looks like Pedro Rocha Barros has been cut. Rocha Barros digs a good hook to Eugen's body.
Eugen throws out a loose jab but Rocha Barros uses good head movement to avoid it. Rocha Barros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eugen manages to avoid it.#T1# Eugen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rocha Barros. Eugen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rocha Barros sees it coming and avoids it easily. Martin Eugen is winning the standup battle so far. Eugen throws a big shot that misses. Rocha Barros throws a hook but Eugen blocks it. Nice defenses there by Rocha Barros. Eugen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rocha Barros. Eugen lands with an overhand left. Eugen throws a right and a left that Rocha Barros avoids nicely. Rocha Barros shoots in for a takedown but Eugen shows good takedown defense. Rocha Barros throws a right hand that misses
and Eugen counters with a stiff right hand. Eugen missing with a left hand there. Rocha Barros was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Rocha Barros misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Eugen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD# Oooooh!!! Eugen has knocked Rocha Barros down with a huge combo! Eugen steps away and waves a wobbly Rocha Barros back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC# Rocha Barros is rocked! 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! Eugen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Rocha Barros is still on wobbly legs! Can Eugen finish him?#T2# Eugen thows a left - swing and a miss! Rocha Barros throws out a counter right but Eugen avoids it with no problem. Rocha Barros has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Rocha Barros bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Eugen's head backwards. Eugen dips to his left and cracks Rocha Barros with an uppercut! Rocha Barros is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Eugen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Eugen lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Rocha Barros falls backwards - clearly groggy! Eugen dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Eugen! A victorious Martin Eugen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
IFA 21:03
Date: Mar 21, 2019 |
#R1# Rocha Barros throws a big shot that misses. Barayev moves in looking to clinch but Rocha Barros pushes him off. Rocha Barros looks like he wants to counter punch here. Barayev fails in his attempt to clinch. Rocha Barros avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch but Rocha Barros swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Rocha Barros throws a jab when Barayev was well out of range. Barayev tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rocha Barros manages to circle out of the way. Rocha Barros looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Barayev wants to clinch up but Rocha Barros keeps it at a distance. Barayev tries to close the distance and clinch but Rocha Barros swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL# Barayev closes the distance and pushes Rocha Barros back into the cage. Barayev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rocha Barros pushes Barayev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Rocha Barros lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Rocha Barros misses with a short punch on the inside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barayev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rocha Barros to keep the fight standing. Barayev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rocha Barros to keep the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aslanbek Barayev. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rocha Barros misses with a punch to the body.
Barayev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barayev. Barayev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rocha Barros. #T1# Rocha Barros tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Rocha Barros lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Barayev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2# Rocha Barros breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barayev moves out of range as Rocha Barros strikes. Barayev moves away from the strike by Rocha Barros. #CL# Barayev instigates a clinch. Barayev is trying to pull guard but Rocha Barros turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD# Barayev manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Rocha Barros passes into half guard. Rocha Barros not landing any meaningful shots this time. Barayev moves into full guard.
Rocha Barros with a nice head shot there. Rocha Barros trying to control the position from guard on top but Barayev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2# Rocha Barros wants to pass the guard but Barayev is keeping the position. Rocha Barros advances position into side control! Barayev is looking to regain half guard here but Rocha Barros keeps moving and retains side control. Barayev manages to get back to half guard. Barayev has hold of Rocha Barros's hands but Rocha Barros slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2# Rocha Barros is working for a kimura but Barayev is defending it quite comfortably.
Barayev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3# Rocha Barros trying to control the position from guard on top but Barayev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Barayev looking for a guillotine here but Rocha Barros defends easily.
Rocha Barros scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB# Rocha Barros avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rocha Barros throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Rocha Barros throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB# Barayev working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rocha Barros has passed into half guard!
Rocha Barros throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB# Barayev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rocha Barros pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Barayev looking for submissions from an awkward position here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Barayev actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Barayev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rocha Barros pulls his head out easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Rocha Barros dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Rocha Barros stuns Barayev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Barayev is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Barayev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rocha Barros throws out the jab. Barayev tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Rocha Barros counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Barayev moves in looking to clinch but Rocha Barros pushes him off. A nice side step and Rocha Barros releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Rocha Barros misses the jab.#CL# Barayev moves into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barayev tries to pull guard but Rocha Barros holds him up against the cage and eventually Barayev drops back down to his feet.
Rocha Barros tries a body shot but Barayev blocks it.
Barayev tries to pull guard but Rocha Barros forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Barayev has been working on his balance at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Rocha Barros. Barayev prevents a body shot from Rocha Barros. Barayev is trying to pull guard but Rocha Barros turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aslanbek Barayev. That's going to take a lot out of him. Barayev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Barayev tries to pull guard but Rocha Barros holds him up against the cage and eventually Barayev drops back down to his feet.
#T1# Rocha Barros misses with some punches.
Barayev blocks an uppercut.
Barayev blocks an uppercut.
Rocha Barros misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barayev tries to pull guard but Rocha Barros won't allow it.
Barayev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD# Barayev has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rocha Barros uses from the top position. #SUB# Barayev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rocha Barros doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rocha Barros manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Rocha Barros trying to control but Barayev is working from the bottom. Rocha Barros wants to pass the guard but Barayev is keeping the position.#T2# Rocha Barros is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Barayev wants to sweep but no luck. Rocha Barros is pushing down on Barayev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barayev is fighting to maintain full guard but Rocha Barros has managed to sneak the leg through. Barayev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rocha Barros's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rocha Barros's back! Rocha Barros has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB# Barayev is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB# Barayev has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Rocha Barros manages to reverse the position and now he's in Barayev's guard. Nice work there by Rocha Barros.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rocha Barros pushing down on Barayev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3# Rocha Barros looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Rocha Barros wants to advance to full mount but Barayev doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. Barayev keeping moving, preventing Rocha Barros from controlling successfully. #SUB# Rocha Barros is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Barayev has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Rocha Barros is looking to defend but Barayev has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Rocha Barros! Barayev pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Rocha Barros taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aslanbek Barayev! A relieved looking Aslanbek Barayev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
IFA 09:03
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1# Rocha Barros throws a jab when King was well out of range. Rocha Barros keeps the fight on the outside. King slips under a jab. King tries to counter by clinching up but Rocha Barros breaks away and moves out of range. Rocha Barros misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely. #TD2# Rocha Barros looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. King is trying to stand.
Rocha Barros lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Rocha Barros takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. King is trying to get back to full guard. King might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2# Rocha Barros wants to work for an arm triangle but King is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB# King actively working from the bottom here.#T1# Rocha Barros tries to pass the half guard into mount. King knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. King wants to get back to full guard. Rocha Barros has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. King slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. King wants to improve his position but Rocha Barros is controlling well.
Rocha Barros scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB# King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rocha Barros pulls his head out easily. #SUB# King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Rocha Barros winds up and cracks King with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2# King missing with punches from the bottom.
Rocha Barros is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for King! King throwing hammer fists to the chest of Rocha Barros. What's that going to do exactly? Rocha Barros landing strikes, looking to finish! #SUB2# Rocha Barros is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but King is surviving well by controlling Rocha Barros's body position as best he can. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Rocha Barros looking to control but King is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rocha Barros looking to finish King with some ground and pound. This is bad for King! Rocha Barros lands with some vicious ground and pound - can King hang on? The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rocha Barros prevents King from getting the reversal. King is working hard here to advance position. King is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes. Rocha Barros is landing with some decent strikes but King is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. King is trying desperately to improve position.#T3# You get the feeling that King really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#SUB2# Rocha Barros is working for a guillotine from mount but King frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2# Rocha Barros working for a guillotine from mount but King is in no mood to give up. We've been informed that Rocha Barros has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Rocha Barros has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. King really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
King flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
King is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rocha Barros is in the full mount, landing strikes. Rocha Barros connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
King is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#T4# Rocha Barros working away from the top, dropping strikes. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2# Rocha Barros working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. King is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Rocha Barros unloading with bombs! King in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. King swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. King swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. Rocha Barros is landing with some decent strikes but King is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Rocha Barros is in the full mount, landing strikes. King is wriggling around trying to escape.
King tries to buck Rocha Barros off but he can't manage it. King gets back to half guard. Rocha Barros uses his free foot to push down on King's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for King. King can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Rocha Barros dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rocha Barros. A slow jab from Rocha Barros misses its intended target. Rocha Barros throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rocha Barros. King does a little dance to reset his feet. Rocha Barros misses with a looping left. Rocha Barros just misses with a punch to the body.
King takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rocha Barros misses with a straight right. King walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rocha Barros.#T1# King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rocha Barros. King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. The fighters circle momentarily. Rocha Barros darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Rocha Barros throws a hook but King avoids it easily. King is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rocha Barros. Rocha Barros catches King with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! A looping hook to the body misses from Rocha Barros. King does a little dance to reset his feet. King tries to close the distance and clinch but Rocha Barros swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2# Rocha Barros shoots in and bounces King off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Rocha Barros scoring with some ground and pound. Rocha Barros has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2##SUB# King looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pedro Rocha Barros has got the better of the ground game so far. King throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rocha Barros's corner. There ya go! There ya go! King tries to strike from the bottom.
Rocha Barros is working King over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. King trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rocha Barros passes easily into side control. Nice work. King taking a bit of punishment here - Rocha Barros scoring with strikes. King wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rocha Barros lands some shots froms side control. Rocha Barros lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear King down.
King taking a bit of punishment here - Rocha Barros scoring with strikes. King prevents Rocha Barros from improving position. #T3# Rocha Barros in side control lands a decent elbow. King is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. King is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Rocha Barros trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom. Rocha Barros working the ground and pound. King tries to bench press Rocha Barros off him but Rocha Barros keeps the position. Rocha Barros works to advance to full mount. King defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. King's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. King is wriggling around trying to escape.
King takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#SUB2# Rocha Barros has hold of King's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and King manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rocha Barros lands a big shot there that rocks King but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T4# King swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. Rocha Barros is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. King can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
This has been an exciting period of action! Rocha Barros is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. King can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
King manages to regain half guard. Good work. Rocha Barros works his way into side control. Rocha Barros advances nicely into full mount. Rocha Barros scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish King?
Rocha Barros fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#ROC2# King is rocked! Rocha Barros with shots to the head and body - King looks very uncomfortable down there. Oh King is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! You get the feeling that King really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#SUB2# King tries to improve his position but Rocha Barros has taken his back! Rocha Barros has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will King tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Rocha Barros pushes King away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pedro Rocha Barros! Our winner, Pedro Rocha Barros, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
IFA : 26/02
Date: Feb 26, 2019 |
#R1# Rocha Barros throws an overhand right that lands on Ahr's shoulder, as Ahr tries to avoid the shot. Ahr misses with a straight left. Rocha Barros tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ahr paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ahr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rocha Barros. Ahr throws a looping overhand right but Rocha Barros ducks down to avoid it. Rocha Barros definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Ahr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rocha Barros counters with a stiff right hand. Rocha Barros swings for the body but Ahr moves out of range.
Ahr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rocha Barros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahr manages to avoid it. Pedro Rocha Barros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rocha Barros tries to clinch up but Ahr circles away and keeps his distance. Rocha Barros staying out of range there. Rocha Barros moves in looking to clinch but Ahr pushes him off. Ahr throws out a counter right but Rocha Barros avoids it with no problem.#T1# Ahr looks to land a right hand but Rocha Barros moved out of range. Rocha Barros tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ahr manages to circle out of the way. Rocha Barros bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ahr's head. Ahr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Rocha Barros throws out a loose jab but Ahr uses good head movement to avoid it. Rocha Barros wants to clinch up but Ahr keeps it at a distance. Ahr misses with a body shot.
Rocha Barros throws a hook but Ahr blocks it. Ahr tries to move into range but Rocha Barros moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Ahr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rocha Barros. Ahr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rocha Barros. It seemed like Ahr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rocha Barros. Ahr lands a jab. Rocha Barros is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2# Rocha Barros throws a big shot that misses. We've been informed that Ahr 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. Ahr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rocha Barros. Rocha Barros tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ahr paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ahr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rocha Barros doesn't seem bothered though. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rocha Barros on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Rocha Barros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahr.
Ahr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahr pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Rocha Barros wants to clinch up but Ahr keeps it at a distance. Ahr looks like he wants to counter punch here. Ahr misses the shot to the body. Ahr throws a body shot but no joy. Rocha Barros throws a lazy uppercut
and Ahr counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3# A jab from Rocha Barros misses. A little jabbing left from Ahr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Ahr misses with a left hand and Rocha Barros connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Ahr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rocha Barros throws out the jab. Ahr looks to land a left hand but Rocha Barros moved out of range nicely. A jab from Rocha Barros misses. Rocha Barros thows a left - swing and a miss! Rocha Barros is looking to clinch but Ahr is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ahr! But no joy. A looping hook to the body misses from Rocha Barros. Ahr does a little dance to reset his feet. Ahr looks like he wants to counter punch here. Rocha Barros slips a straight right by Ahr. Rocha Barros lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Ahr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rocha Barros manages to avoid it. A counter left hand to the body from Rocha Barros misses its target.#T4# Rocha Barros misses with a hook. Rocha Barros misses with a right hand and Ahr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rocha Barros thinking. Ahr misses with a straight left. A swing and a miss from Ahr. Rocha Barros misses with an uppercut. Ahr saw that one coming. Ahr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rocha Barros takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rocha Barros misses with a hook
and Ahr counters with a nice body shot. Rocha Barros misses with a straight left. Ahr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Rocha Barros misses with a looping right. 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 Pedro Rocha Barros will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Rocha Barros fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ahr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Rocha Barros misses with a hook. Ahr ducked under it nicely. Ahr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Ahr digs a good hook to Rocha Barros's body.
Rocha Barros looks to throw the jab but Ahr is out of range. Ahr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. A shot to the liver by Rocha Barros. Beautiful body shot. Rocha Barros throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahr sees it coming and avoids it easily. Rocha Barros lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Ahr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ahr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rocha Barros.
Ahr now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Ahr slips under a jab from Rocha Barros. It seemed like Ahr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Ahr takes a swing at Rocha Barros's ribcage but misses. It looked like Rocha Barros was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ahr. Rocha Barros rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ahr counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1# Rocha Barros throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ahr on the side of the head. Rocha Barros throws a hook but Ahr avoids it easily. Rocha Barros on the wrong end of a nice hook. Ahr scores with a jab to the head.
Rocha Barros looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahr is just out of range. Gustav Ahr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Rocha Barros bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Rocha Barros's corner calls for a 1-2. Rocha Barros obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Ahr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rocha Barros counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Rocha Barros throws the left hand but Ahr avoids the punch easily. Pedro Rocha Barros is winning the standup battle so far. Rocha Barros slips a straight right by Ahr. Ahr throws a jab but it's blocked by Rocha Barros. #T2# Ahr missing with a left hand there. Rocha Barros was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Ahr lands a really nice looking cross but Rocha Barros seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A shot to the body from Rocha Barros misses and Ahr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Ahr lands with a hook. Rocha Barros tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Ahr misses with a wild body shot. Ahr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rocha Barros. Rocha Barros misses with a straight right. Ahr misses with a looping right. A little feinted left hand from Rocha Barros on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rocha Barros, as that shot connected.
Rocha Barros fails in his attempt to clinch. Ahr misses with a jab to the body
and Rocha Barros connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3# Rocha Barros missing with a left hand there. Ahr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Rocha Barros throws a right hand that misses
and Ahr counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Ahr ducks under a wild hook from Rocha Barros. Ahr slips a jab from Rocha Barros. A little jabbing left from Ahr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Ahr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rocha Barros. Ahr misses the shot to the body. Ahr throws a body shot but no joy. A shot to the liver by Rocha Barros. Beautiful body shot. Ahr lands a body shot.
Ahr misses the shot to the body. #T4# A punch lands to the side of Ahr 's head but he takes it in his stride. Ahr lands the left hand. Ahr misses with a body shot.
Ahr slips a straight right by Rocha Barros. Rocha Barros moves out of range of the strikes. Rocha Barros doesn't manage to clinch there - Ahr circles away.
Rocha Barros just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ahr! But no joy. A big right from Rocha Barros misses. Rocha Barros lands with a shot to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rocha Barros ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Rocha Barros throwing a counter right hand but Ahr manages to avoid it. Rocha Barros looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahr is just out of range. Ahr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. 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 Pedro Rocha Barros will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round! #R3# Rocha Barros tries to grapple but his opponent circles enabling Ahr to counter with a crisp jab. Rocha Barros tests Ahr's chin there with a solid looking shot. A looping hook to the body misses from Ahr. Rocha Barros does a little dance to reset his feet. Rocha Barros misses with a hook
and Ahr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A big right from Ahr misses. Rocha Barros misses with a jab to the body
and Ahr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rocha Barros throws a jab when Ahr was well out of range. Rocha Barros throws the left hand but Ahr avoids the punch easily. Ahr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rocha Barros counters with a stiff right hand. Rocha Barros tries to clinch up but Ahr circles away and keeps his distance.#T1# Rocha Barros jabbing away but nothing is landing. Ahr misses with a wild body shot. Rocha Barros throws the left hand but Ahr avoids the punch easily.#CL# Rocha Barros clinches up with Ahr and pushes him back against the cage. Ahr has a couple of punches blocked by Rocha Barros.
Rocha Barros lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Rocha Barros misses with some punches.
Rocha Barros swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rocha Barros throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ahrs head. #BC2# Ahr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Ahr throws out a powerful jab. Rocha Barros bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Rocha Barros throwing a counter right hand but Ahr manages to avoid it. Rocha Barros throws a hook but Ahr blocks it.#T2# Ahr ducks under a wild hook from Rocha Barros. A little jabbing left from Ahr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Ahr misses with a straight right. Rocha Barros ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahr moves away. Ahr ducks under a wild hook from Rocha Barros. Rocha Barros throws out a loose jab but Ahr uses good head movement to avoid it. Ahr blocks a jab. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ahr! But no joy. Rocha Barros misses with a looping right. This has been an exciting period of action! Rocha Barros throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ahr's waist but Ahr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rocha Barros off to one side. Ahr throws out a loose jab but Rocha Barros uses good head movement to avoid it. Rocha Barros was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Ahr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rocha Barros manages to avoid it. Ahr throws a hook to the side of Rocha Barros's head but Rocha Barros sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Rocha Barros is looking to counter the offense by Ahr and move into the clinch.#T3# Rocha Barros misses with a jab to the body
and Ahr counters with a stiff right hand. Rocha Barros walks into a straight right hand from Ahr. Rocha Barros throws a shot from downtown. Ahr moves away and avoids it. Ahr throws a body punch but Rocha Barros moves out of range. Ahr blocks a jab. Ahr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Ahr ducks right into an uppercut from Rocha Barros. Rocha Barros throws a lazy right hand but Ahr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Rocha Barros scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD# Rocha Barros darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2# Ahr manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ahr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Gustav Ahr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ahr connects with the punch. Ahr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Rocha Barros looks to clinch and Ahr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Ahr misses with a straight right. Ahr just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rocha Barros moves away. Ahr avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Ahr staying out of range there. Ahr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Gustav Ahr. I think Rocha Barros 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:29 Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29 Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
IFA : 14/02
Date: Feb 14, 2019 |
#R1# Krimson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rocha Barros stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Rocha Barros bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Krimson jabs Rocha Barros right on the nose. Rocha Barros blinks but takes it well. Krimson misses with a body shot.
Rocha Barros looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Krimson jabbing away but nothing is landing. A telegraphed right hand from Krimson misses the target. Krimson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rocha Barros sees it coming and avoids it easily. Krimson misses the jab. Krimson misses the shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Krimson takes a swing at Rocha Barros's ribcage but misses. Rocha Barros is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Rocha Barros throws a shot from downtown. Krimson moves away and avoids it. Krimson lands with a hook. Rocha Barros tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Krimson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1# Krimson misses with a wild body shot. Rocha Barros takes one to the chin there. A looping hook to the body misses from Krimson. Rocha Barros does a little dance to reset his feet. Rocha Barros wants to counter with a clinch but Krimson pushes him away. A big right from Krimson misses. Krimson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Krimson misses its intended target. A looping hook to the body misses from Krimson. Rocha Barros does a little dance to reset his feet. Krimson missing with a left hand there. Rocha Barros was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Krimson sets himself, and Rocha Barros steps forward looking for the clinch! Krimson avoids it this time. Krimson looks to score with a jab to the body but Rocha Barros is just out of range. Rocha Barros takes a jab right on the kisser.
Krimson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rocha Barros. Rocha Barros throws out a counter right but Krimson avoids it with no problem. Krimson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rocha Barros doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2# Rocha Barros moves in looking to clinch but Krimson pushes him off. Good exchange - Krimson coming out on top. Rocha Barros dodges the punch combination from Krimson.
Krimson lands a right hook to the body.
Krimson throws a body punch but Rocha Barros moves out of range. Krimson sets himself, and Rocha Barros steps forward looking for the clinch! Krimson avoids it this time. Krimson misses with a hook. Rocha Barros ducked under it nicely. Krimson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Krimson misses the shot to the body. Krimson with a hook. 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! Krimson looks to score with a jab to the body but Rocha Barros is just out of range.#T3# Krimson lands with a good body shot. Krimson lands a jab to Rocha Barros's midsection. A jab from Krimson misses. A looping hook to the body misses from Krimson. Rocha Barros does a little dance to reset his feet. Rocha Barros tries to counter with a clinch but Krimson shakes him off and moves away. Krimson misses the jab. Krimson throws a big shot that misses. Nice shot lands for Krimson. Krimson throws a jab when Rocha Barros was well out of range. Rocha Barros tries to counter by closing the distance. Billy Krimson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Krimson throws a hook but Rocha Barros blocks it. Rocha Barros with the counter takedown but Krimson avoids it easily. Krimson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rocha Barros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krimson.
#T4# Krimson scores with a three punch combo!
Rocha Barros fails with an attempt to clinch.
Krimson thows a left - swing and a miss! Krimson lands a nice shot to the body.
Krimson scores with a hook to the body. Rocha Barros takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rocha Barros keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krimson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Rocha Barros wants to clinch up but Krimson keeps it at a distance. Krimson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rocha Barros takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Krimson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Rocha Barros on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Krimson dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Krimson thuds a left hand into Rocha Barros's body. Krimson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rocha Barros.
Rocha Barros doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Krimson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rocha Barros.
Krimson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krimson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krimson misses with a straight left. Krimson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rocha Barros manages to avoid it. Rocha Barros tries to counter by closing the distance. Rocha Barros ducks under a wild hook from Krimson. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Krimson throws a jab when Rocha Barros was well out of range. Krimson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. A looping hook to the body misses from Krimson. Rocha Barros does a little dance to reset his feet. Rocha Barros tries to counter by closing the distance. Rocha Barros takes one to the side of the head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Rocha Barros might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Krimson has got the better of the exchanges.#T1# Krimson misses the shot to the body. Krimson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rocha Barros looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Nice jab there from Krimson. Rocha Barros takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Krimson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rocha Barros can do to turn this around? Krimson tries to bum rush Rocha Barros with a series of wild strikes but Rocha Barros uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Rocha Barros tries to counter by closing the distance. Krimson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Billy Krimson is winning the standup battle so far. Krimson misses with a looping left. Krimson looks to score with a jab to the body but Rocha Barros is just out of range.#CL2# Rocha Barros closes the distance and pushes Krimson back into the cage. Krimson tries to break the clinch but Rocha Barros is controlling the position. #TD2# Rocha Barros manages to pull guard.
#T2# Rocha Barros manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krimson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Rocha Barros advances position into side control!#SUB2# Rocha Barros is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Krimson looks calm but he's in trouble here. Rocha Barros gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Krimson is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Rocha Barros lets go of the hold and Krimson can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pedro Rocha Barros! Pedro Rocha Barros decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. The defeated Billy Krimson had this to say: 'You all are beneath me!!!!! You dont derseve any more words from a superior being like myself!'.
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Event:
IFL : KO
Date: Jan 25, 2019 |
#R1# A left lands for Eugen. Eugen lands a slapping body shot.
Eugen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Eugen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rocha Barros sees it coming and avoids it easily. Rocha Barros slips a jab from Eugen. Rocha Barros throws out a loose jab but Eugen uses good head movement to avoid it. Eugen ducks under a wild hook from Rocha Barros. Eugen is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Eugen misses the jab. Rocha Barros wants to counter with a clinch but Eugen pushes him away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rocha Barros steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eugen. Rocha Barros only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL2# Rocha Barros clinches. Rocha Barros tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Eugen smiles and moves away.
Eugen throws a lazy right hand but Rocha Barros sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1# Rocha Barros tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Eugen paws at him with a jab and circles away. Martin Eugen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Rocha Barros misses the jab. Rocha Barros throws a leg kick that is checked enabling Eugen to counter with a crisp jab. The fight stays on the outside here - Rocha Barros looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Eugen fails to land with a series of punches.
A big left from Eugen misses. Rocha Barros throws out a loose jab but Eugen uses good head movement to avoid it. Eugen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Eugen misses with a looping right. Eugen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rocha Barros has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T2# A looping hook to the body misses from Eugen. Rocha Barros does a little dance to reset his feet. Eugen lands with a right hand. Rocha Barros tries to clinch there but Eugen circles away.
Rocha Barros has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Eugen finds it's way round the side to connect with Rocha Barros's head. Rocha Barros takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rocha Barros blocks a jab. Rocha Barros takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT# It looks like Pedro Rocha Barros has been cut. Rocha Barros ducks right into an uppercut from Eugen. Rocha Barros tries to score with a low kick but Eugen moves his leg out of the way. Eugen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Rocha Barros thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2# Rocha Barros takes the fight into the clinch. #T3# Eugen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Eugen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rocha Barros throws a head punch that misses. #BC# Eugen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rocha Barros tries to clinch up. Rocha Barros tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Eugen counters with a straight right hand. Eugen throws out a loose jab but Rocha Barros uses good head movement to avoid it. Rocha Barros looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4# Eugen looks to score with a jab to the body but Rocha Barros is just out of range. Rocha Barros throws a jab but it's blocked by Eugen. Eugen is looking to counter punch. Eugen throws a jab when Rocha Barros was well out of range. Eugen sets himself, and Rocha Barros steps forward looking for the clinch! Eugen avoids it this time. Rocha Barros uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Eugen.#CL2# Rocha Barros closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Eugen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Rocha Barros controlling the action here for a moment.
Rocha Barros blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rocha Barros has a couple of punches blocked by Eugen.
Rocha Barros tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Eugen just stands there and leans against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Eugen dominated that round. The cut man is working on Pedro Rocha Barros's cut. 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. #R2# Rocha Barros throws an off balance right hand
enabling Eugen to counter with a crisp jab. Eugen throws a right and a left that both miss. Martin Eugen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Eugen throws a looping overhand right but Rocha Barros ducks down to avoid it. Rocha Barros tries to counter with a clinch but Eugen shakes him off and moves away.#CL2# Rocha Barros moves into the clinch. Rocha Barros controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC# Eugen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Eugen throws a big shot that misses. A jab from Eugen misses. Rocha Barros defending well as Eugen loads up on a big left hand. Rocha Barros is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1# Rocha Barros tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Eugen paws at him with a jab and circles away. Rocha Barros wants to clinch up but Eugen keeps it at a distance. Eugen loads up on a big right hand but Rocha Barros slips the punch. Rocha Barros tries to counter with a clinch but Eugen shakes him off and moves away. Eugen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A telegraphed right hand from Eugen misses the target. Rocha Barros uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Eugen. Rocha Barros looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Rocha Barros on the wrong end of a nice jab. Eugen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Eugen misses with a looping right. Eugen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2##CL# Eugen clinches up with Rocha Barros and pushes him back against the cage. Rocha Barros tries to pull guard but Eugen forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Eugen working some nice short punches in the clinch. Eugen misses with some punches.
Eugen lands on the inside with an uppercut. Eugen blocks a body shot from Rocha Barros. #BC# Eugen manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Eugen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rocha Barros stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Eugen throws a looping overhand right but Rocha Barros ducks down to avoid it. Rocha Barros tries to clinch up but Eugen circles away and keeps his distance. Eugen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Eugen misses with a double jab.
#T3# Eugen throws a jab but it's blocked by Rocha Barros. Rocha Barros tries to counter by closing the distance. Eugen swats away the attempt to clinch by Rocha Barros. Eugen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rocha Barros back to the cage. Eugen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Eugen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rocha Barros moves away. Eugen lands a nice hook to Rocha Barros's body. Rocha Barros takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Rocha Barros tries to close the distance and clinch but Eugen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A quick step to the side and Eugen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Rocha Barros is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4# Eugen takes a swing at Rocha Barros's ribcage but misses. Eugen throws a series of punches but Rocha Barros moves out of range. Rocha Barros misses with a body shot
and Eugen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Eugen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Rocha Barros fails in his attempt to clinch. Eugen misses with an uppercut. Rocha Barros saw that one coming. A little jabbing left from Rocha Barros on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Rocha Barros doesn't manage to clinch there - Eugen circles away.
#CL2# Eugen gets tackled into the cage by Rocha Barros. Rocha Barros maintains the clinch. 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! Eugen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Rocha Barros tries to throw a body punch but Eugen avoids it by throwing Rocha Barros back against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Eugen dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Pedro Rocha Barros's cut. 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. #R3# Rocha Barros throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Rocha Barros tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A big right from Eugen misses. Rocha Barros uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eugen. Eugen tests Rocha Barros's chin there with a solid looking shot. Rocha Barros ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A swing and a miss from Eugen. Rocha Barros is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rocha Barros is looking to clinch. Eugen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Rocha Barros looks to move away, Eugen throws a big counter combo but Rocha Barros just gets out of the way. Rocha Barros slips a jab from Eugen.#T1##CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Rocha Barros jumps guard but Eugen stands there with Rocha Barros around his waist. Rocha Barros gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rocha Barros has a couple of punches blocked by Eugen.
#BC# Eugen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eugen throws out a loose jab but Rocha Barros uses good head movement to avoid it. Eugen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Rocha Barros moves to clinch but Eugen breaks away letting Eugen counter with a right hand. A telegraphed right hand from Eugen misses the target. A nice side step and Rocha Barros releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2# Rocha Barros slips under a jab from Eugen. Rocha Barros steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Eugen. Eugen missing with a left hand there. Rocha Barros was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Martin Eugen is winning the standup battle so far. Eugen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rocha Barros moves away. A little jabbing left from Rocha Barros on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Rocha Barros moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Rocha Barros tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Eugen paws at him with a jab and circles away. Rocha Barros ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Eugen misses with an uppercut. Rocha Barros saw that one coming. Rocha Barros closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A swing and a miss from Eugen. Rocha Barros wants to clinch but Eugen slips to the side and Eugen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3# Eugen takes a swing at Rocha Barros's ribcage but misses. The crowd cheers as Eugen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rocha Barros doesn't seem phased though. Eugen throws a sloppy body shot
#CL2# and Rocha Barros counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rocha Barros. A head punch blocked on the inside by Eugen. Both fighters working to control the clinch. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. The referee is keeping an eye on Eugen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rocha Barros throws a head punch that misses. Rocha Barros tries to pull guard but Eugen won't allow it.
Eugen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Eugen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4# The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Eugen lands with a short shot to the head. Rocha Barros misses with a short punch on the inside. Rocha Barros takes a shot to the head. Rocha Barros working aggressively here.
Eugen scores with an uppercut up the middle. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A short uppercut from Eugen. A short left from Eugen. 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! Rocha Barros blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Eugen clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Pedro Rocha Barros's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R4# Eugen looks to throw the jab but Rocha Barros is out of range. Rocha Barros tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Eugen misses with an uppercut. Rocha Barros takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Rocha Barros wants to clinch. A quick step to the side and Eugen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Rocha Barros has managed to clinch.
#T1# A short left from Eugen. Rocha Barros blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rocha Barros fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Eugen has a couple of punches blocked by Rocha Barros.
#BC# Eugen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Rocha Barros moves in looking to clinch but Eugen pushes him off. Eugen throwing a counter right hand but Rocha Barros manages to avoid it. Rocha Barros tries to clinch but Eugen is having none of it. A big left from Eugen misses. Rocha Barros has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Eugen throws a hook to the side of Rocha Barros's head but Rocha Barros sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Eugen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rocha Barros keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eugen.#T2# Rocha Barros throws a leg kick but Eugen sees it coming and checks it nicely. Eugen throws a jab when Rocha Barros was well out of range. Rocha Barros tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Rocha Barros is looking to clinch but Eugen is avoiding it.
Rocha Barros tries to move into range but Eugen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Rocha Barros steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eugen. Rocha Barros tries to clinch but Eugen moves out of range. Eugen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rocha Barros moves away. Rocha Barros is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Eugen checks a leg kick. #T3# Eugen cracks Rocha Barros with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Rocha Barros tries to clinch and Eugen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Eugen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rocha Barros walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Rocha Barros moves to clinch but Eugen breaks away and Eugen counters with a three punch combo that has Rocha Barros backing up. Rocha Barros nods at Eugen to acknowledge the strikes. A slow jab from Eugen misses its intended target. Rocha Barros ducks under a wild hook from Eugen. A looping hook to the body misses from Eugen. Rocha Barros does a little dance to reset his feet. Rocha Barros darts in trying to clinch letting Eugen counter with a right hand. #T4# Eugen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rocha Barros in his tracks. Eugen misses the jab. Rocha Barros is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. 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! Rocha Barros tries to clinch there but Eugen circles away.
Eugen circles away from the clinch attempt and Eugen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2# Rocha Barros instigates a clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Eugen had his way with Pedro Rocha Barros in that round. The cut man is working on Pedro Rocha Barros's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R5# Rocha Barros takes one to the chin there. Eugen jabs Rocha Barros to the body, keeping him at a distance. Rocha Barros fails in his attempt to clinch. Rocha Barros swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Rocha Barros tries to close the distance and clinch but Eugen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Rocha Barros slips a straight right by Eugen. Eugen sets himself, and Rocha Barros steps forward looking for the clinch! Eugen avoids it this time. Eugen feints a jab promting Rocha Barros to slip. Eugen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rocha Barros slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rocha Barros misses with an uppercut
letting Eugen counter with a right hand. Eugen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC# Rocha Barros is rocked! A looping hook to the body misses from Eugen. Rocha Barros does a little dance to reset his feet. Rocha Barros appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1# Rocha Barros tries to close the distance and clinch but Eugen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A big left from Rocha Barros misses. Rocha Barros fails in his attempt to clinch. Eugen throws a big counter combination but Rocha Barros scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Rocha Barros fails in his attempt to clinch. Eugen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rocha Barros can do to turn this around? A punch combination from Eugen misses. Eugen takes a swing at Rocha Barros's ribcage but misses. Eugen cracks Rocha Barros with a right hand to the side of the head. Rocha Barros shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Eugen but Eugen pushes him off and we're back to square one. Pedro Rocha Barros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Rocha Barros fails in his attempt to clinch. A little feinted left hand from Eugen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Rocha Barros tries to clinch but fails miserably and Eugen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Rocha Barros wants to clinch but Eugen slips to the side and Eugen counters with a stiff right hand. Rocha Barros fails in his attempt to clinch. Eugen throws a big shot that misses. Eugen just misses with a punch to the body.
Eugen throws a hook to the side of Rocha Barros's head but Rocha Barros sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Rocha Barros is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Eugen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rocha Barros is still on wobbly legs! Can Eugen finish him? This has been an exciting period of action! Rocha Barros tries to close the distance and clinch but Eugen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Rocha Barros is trying hard to land a takedown here. Eugen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Rocha Barros seems to have recovered his senses.#T3# Rocha Barros takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. A punch combination from Eugen misses. Rocha Barros tries to close the distance and clinch but Eugen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Eugen is looking to counter punch. A looping hook to the body misses from Rocha Barros. Eugen does a little dance to reset his feet. Martin Eugen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Eugen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Eugen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rocha Barros tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Eugen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. A telegraphed right hand from Rocha Barros misses the target. #T4# Rocha Barros wants to clinch but Eugen slips to the side and Eugen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Rocha Barros ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eugen moves away. Eugen loads up on a big right hand but Rocha Barros slips the punch. Eugen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rocha Barros on the side of the head. Eugen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Eugen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Eugen stuffs the takedown. Martin Eugen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Rocha Barros. Eugen slips a jab from Rocha Barros. Nice shot lands for Eugen.
And that's the end of the fight! Martin Eugen showed his dominance in that final round. Well Eugen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 50:43 Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 50:44 Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Eugen! Martin Eugen retains his featherweight title! An out of breath Martin Eugen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
IFA Insane Feud
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1# Rocha Barros avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Rocha Barros thows a left - swing and a miss! Lil Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Guy cracks Rocha Barros with a right hand to the side of the head. A jab from Guy misses. Guy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rocha Barros is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Guy. Guy scores with a body shot.
Guy swats away the attempt to clinch by Rocha Barros.#CL# Rocha Barros clinches up against the cage.#BC2# Guy breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Guy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Guy misses with a straight left. Rocha Barros tries to counter by clinching up but Guy breaks away and moves out of range. Guy throws a jab when Rocha Barros was well out of range. Rocha Barros has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Guy punishes Rocha Barros's body with a nice straight punch.#CL# Rocha Barros forces Guy back against the cage and clinches.#T1# Guy lands with a right to the head. Rocha Barros tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A quick uppercut on the inside from Guy. Guy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rocha Barross head. #BC2# Guy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lil Guy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Guy lands a right hook to the body.
Guy loads up on a big right hand but Rocha Barros slips the punch. Guy jabbing away but nothing is landing. Rocha Barros is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Guy. Guy pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Guy jabbing away but nothing is landing. Guy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rocha Barros moves away.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2# Guy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Donk. Guy catches Rocha Barros right on the button with a cross.#T2##CL# Rocha Barros closes the distance and clinches. This has been an exciting period of action!#TD# Rocha Barros manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB# Guy is sitting in close to Rocha Barros's body. Rocha Barros has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Guy is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Guy is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Rocha Barros.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pedro Rocha Barros! A victorious Pedro Rocha Barros thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
ROTI-21
Date: Jan 04, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Rocha Barros dives in and scores a takedown into Richards's guard. Rocha Barros won't allow Richards to sweep him here. Richards is trying to keep Rocha Barros in close.
Rocha Barros slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2# Rocha Barros is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Richards is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2# Rocha Barros is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Richards is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2# Rocha Barros working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2# Rocha Barros wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Richards, who protects the arm well. Richards controls the position for a moment.#T1# Richards tries to get back to half guard but can't. Rocha Barros moves into full mount! Richards might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2# Rocha Barros is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Richards to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Richards shrugs it off. #SUB2# Rocha Barros has hold of Richards's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Richards manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB2# Rocha Barros with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Richards is trying to escape the mount.
#T2# Richards is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2# Rocha Barros looking to secure an arm triangle but Richards defends it well. Richards is trying to escape the mount.
Richards is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Richards is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2# Rocha Barros working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2# Rocha Barros wants to finish this one by submission but Richards is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rocha Barros. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3##SUB2# Rocha Barros looking for a guillotine from mount but Richards is having none of it. Richards has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
#SUB2# Rocha Barros working for the choke. Richards is in bad spot here.
#SUB2# Richards won't enjoy being in this position. Rocha Barros looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Richards is tapping - it's over boys! Rocha Barros picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pedro Rocha Barros! After the fight, Pedro Rocha Barros was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2018 |
#R1# A nice inside leg kick there by Lapu. That's going to slow Rocha Barros down. Lapu throws a shot from downtown. Rocha Barros moves away and avoids it. Lapu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A swing and a miss from Lapu. Rocha Barros steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lapu.#CL2# Rocha Barros rushes Lapu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. The referee calls for Lapu to work.
Lapu lands a nice knee to the body. Rocha Barros is trying to pull guard but Lapu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC# Lapu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lapu works the jab nicely. Rocha Barros on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2# Rocha Barros darts in and clinches Lapu up against the cage. Rocha Barros tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lapu just stands there and leans against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rocha Barros jumps guard but Lapu stands there with Rocha Barros around his waist. Rocha Barros gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lapu Lapu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Rocha Barros. A hook to the body from Lapu.
#T1# Rocha Barros is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lapu to keep the fight standing.#BC# Lapu breaks from the clinch.
Rocha Barros bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Lapu scores with a nice head shot. Decent striking displayed by Lapu there. Lapu scores with a body shot.
#CL# Lapu moves into range and clinches up with Rocha Barros. Rocha Barros tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lapu smiles and moves away.
Lapu misses with a leg kick. Rocha Barros tries to counter by closing the distance. Lapu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Rocha Barros tries to counter by closing the distance. Rocha Barros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lapu.
#T2# Lapu throws a head kick that half lands.
Rocha Barros takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. This has been an exciting period of action! Lapu scores with a jab to the body. Lapu throws an overhand right that lands on Rocha Barros's shoulder, as Rocha Barros tries to avoid the shot. #CL# Lapu moves into the clinch. Rocha Barros is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lapu to keep the fight standing. Rocha Barros jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lapu walks away with a smile on his face. Rocha Barros gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2# Rocha Barros darts in and clinches Lapu up against the cage. Lapu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rocha Barros misses with some punches.
Rocha Barros jumps guard but Lapu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Rocha Barros tries to pull guard but Lapu forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Rocha Barros jumps guard but Lapu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3# Lapu stalling the fight.
Lapu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Lapu looking to stall.
Rocha Barros is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lapu to keep the fight standing. Rocha Barros fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rocha Barros is trying to pull guard but Lapu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC# Lapu manages to break the clinch.
Lapu looks to score with a jab to the body but Rocha Barros is just out of range. Lapu looks to score with a jab to the body but Rocha Barros is just out of range. Lapu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4##CL# Lapu rushes Rocha Barros and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Lapu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rocha Barros backwards. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Rocha Barros tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rocha Barros is trying to pull guard but Lapu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Rocha Barros is trying to pull guard but Lapu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Lapu tries to stall but Rocha Barros uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rocha Barros jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lapu walks away with a smile on his face. Rocha Barros gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Rocha Barros ducks under a wild hook from Lapu. Rocha Barros wants to counter with a clinch but Lapu pushes him away.#CL# Lapu rushes Rocha Barros and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Rocha Barros fails to pull guard.
Rocha Barros fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lapu is trying to maintain a safe position but Rocha Barros gets an underhook and turns Lapu into the cage. Lapu has Rocha Barros pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lapu Lapu 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##CL# Lapu rushes Rocha Barros and presses him up against the cage. Rocha Barros jumps guard but Lapu stands there with Rocha Barros around his waist. Rocha Barros gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rocha Barros tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lapu just stands there and leans against the cage. Lapu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rocha Barros is defending well for now. Rocha Barros jumps guard but Lapu stands there with Rocha Barros around his waist. Rocha Barros gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lapu Lapu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Rocha Barros. Rocha Barros tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lapu trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lapu tries a body shot but Rocha Barros blocks it.
Lapu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lapu scores with a shoulder strike. Rocha Barros tries to pull guard but Lapu won't allow it.
#T1# Rocha Barros tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lapu smiles and moves away.
Lapu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL# Lapu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rocha Barros, pushing him back against the cage. Lapu working Rocha Barros over with knees to the body. Rocha Barros jumps guard but Lapu stands there with Rocha Barros around his waist. Rocha Barros gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rocha Barros misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rocha Barros's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Lapu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rocha Barros in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Lapu Lapu has scored more points in the clinch so far. Rocha Barros fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rocha Barros's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Rocha Barros fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2# Rocha Barros tries to pull guard but Lapu won't allow it.
Rocha Barros managing to block the knees to the body from Lapu.
Rocha Barros is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lapu to keep the fight standing. Lapu slows down the pace here.
Lapu stalling in the clinch but Rocha Barros improves position. A right hand to the body from Lapu.
Lapu scores with an uppercut up the middle. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lapu is stalling here.
Rocha Barros fails to pull guard.
Rocha Barros jumps guard but Lapu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Rocha Barros fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lapu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rocha Barros can do to turn this around? Rocha Barros tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rocha Barros is breathing heavily. Rocha Barros fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3# Rocha Barros tries to pull guard but Lapu won't allow it.
Lapu is struggling to control the position. Lapu is pushing Rocha 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. The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Lapu for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. Lapu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rocha Barros is trying to pull guard but Lapu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Rocha Barros is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lapu to keep the fight standing. Rocha Barros is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lapu to keep the fight standing. Lapu lands with a light punch inside. Rocha Barros tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lapu smiles and moves away.
#CL# Lapu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4# Lapu stalling against the cage.
Rocha Barros tries to pull guard but Lapu holds him up against the cage and eventually Rocha Barros drops back down to his feet.
Rocha Barros is trying to pull guard but Lapu has him pressed against the cage. Rocha Barros tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lapu smiles and moves away.
Lapu Lapu is winning the standup battle so far. Donk. Lapu catches Rocha Barros right on the button with a cross.#CL# Lapu pushes Rocha Barros up against the cage in a clinch. Rocha Barros is trying to pull guard but Lapu has him pressed against the cage. Rocha Barros jumps guard but Lapu stands there with Rocha Barros around his waist. Rocha Barros gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lapu pressing his opponent against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lapu Lapu dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# A big right from Rocha Barros misses. #CL# Lapu closes the distance and clinches. Lapu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lapu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Rocha Barros tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lapu lands an elbow inside. A short body shot lands from Lapu as the two fighters clinch.
Lapu misses with an elbow over the top. Rocha Barros is trying to pull guard but Lapu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lapu working some nice short punches in the clinch. Lapu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC# Lapu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Rocha Barros rushes Lapu and presses him up against the cage. Rocha Barros avoiding damage as Lapu throws knees to the body.
#T1# Lapu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rocha Barros lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Lapu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rocha Barros.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lapu. #CUT# It looks like Pedro Rocha Barros has been cut. Rocha Barros fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lapu Lapu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Rocha Barros. Rocha Barros swings wildly with an uppercut but Lapu uses good head movement to avoid it. Lapu lands a body punch. Rocha Barros takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Rocha Barros tries to pull guard but Lapu won't allow it.
Rocha Barros fails to pull guard.
Rocha Barros tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Rocha Barros is trying to pull guard but Lapu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Rocha Barros takes an elbow to the forehead. A nice right hand lands inside from Lapu. Lapu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lapu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rocha Barros is keeping busy.#BC# Lapu breaks the clinch.
Pedro Rocha Barros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Lapu lands a nice looking body shot.
Rocha Barros takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lapu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. The crowd cheers as Lapu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rocha Barros doesn't seem phased though. Lapu digs a good hook to Rocha Barros's body.
#CL# Lapu clinches up with Rocha Barros and pushes him back against the cage. Lapu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Rocha Barros fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lapu pushes Rocha Barros back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Lapu lands a good knee to the midsection. Rocha Barros won't want to take too many of those.#T3# Rocha Barros blocks a body shot from Lapu. Rocha Barros tries to pull guard but Lapu forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Lapu misses with a punch to the body.
Rocha Barros fails to pull guard.
Lapu controlling the action here for a moment.
Rocha Barros fails to pull guard.
Lapu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rocha Barros backwards. Rocha Barros fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lapu is pushing Rocha 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. Rocha Barros is trying to pull guard but Lapu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Lapu lands a nice shot to the body. #T4# Rocha Barros takes a knee to the side of the body. Lapu tries to land knees in the clinch but Rocha Barros avoids the damage to the body. Rocha Barros blocks a body shot from Lapu. Lapu lands a body punch in the clinch. Lapu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rocha Barros up against the cage. Good body shot from Lapu.
Lapu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rocha Barros is defending well for now. Rocha Barros is trying to pull guard but Lapu has him pressed against the cage.#BC# Lapu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Lapu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Lapu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rocha Barros tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lapu smiles and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight! Lapu Lapu showed his dominance in that final round. Well Lapu 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:25 Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:25 Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lapu Lapu!
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