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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Vodka moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Vodka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Vodka moves into the clinch successfully.
Barnes has Vodka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vodka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Barnes prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Barnes pulls Vodka into guard.
#SUB#
Barnes pushes a forearm under Vodka's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Vodka is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Buford Barnes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Hyman just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab, jab by Hyman - just one landing.
Hyman connects with the punch.
Hyman throws a nice looking combination but Barnes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hyman connects with a jab.#CL2#
Hyman closes the distance and pushes Barnes back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyman is trying to stall.
Hyman can't break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Barnes.
#BC2#
Hyman breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Hyman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hyman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barnes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CL2#
Hyman clinches with his opponent.
Barnes is trying to pull guard but Hyman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Barnes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hyman to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Hyman breaks the clinch.
Barnes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hyman.
Hyman misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hyman won't be happy with that.
Barnes misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
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!
Barnes staying calm.
Hyman taking punishment in the form of punches.
Barnes misses with the ground and pound.
Barnes working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hyman wants to get back to his feet.
Barnes throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T3#
Barnes creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hyman looks winded!
Barnes in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Barnes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sloppy strikes there by Barnes.
Barnes is trying to ground and pound but Hyman uses the momentary lack of control by Barnes to regain half guard.
Barnes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Barnes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barnes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hyman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barnes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Barnes decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T4#
Barnes wants to land a leg kick but Hyman is out of range.
Hyman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hyman.
Hyman avoids the head kick by Barnes.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses
and Hyman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hyman shoots in and drives through. Barnes sprawls well.
Barnes has a takedown stuffed.
Hyman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but William Hyman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Barnes finds it's way through Hyman's defenses.
Hyman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
William Hyman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hyman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnes fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hyman just manages to avoid it.
Hyman fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
Barnes darts in looking for a takedown but Hyman gets double underhooks and turns Barnes into the cage. #T1#
Barnes throws a hook but Hyman blocks it.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hyman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hyman swinging wildly here.
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL#
Barnes takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Barnes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hyman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Barnes tries to pull guard but Hyman holds him up against the cage and eventually Barnes drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buford Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes keeps control of Hyman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Barnes jumps guard.
Barnes has his hands on Hyman's head, controlling the position.
Hyman trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Barnes working for a triangle but Hyman defends it easily.
#T3#
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#ES#
Barnes pushes Hyman off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T4#
Hyman works the jab nicely.
A combination from Hyman does no damage. #CL2#
Hyman closes the distance and clinches.
Barnes is pushing Hyman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Barnes jumps guard but Hyman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hyman to keep the fight standing.
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 Buford Barnes will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Hyman closes the distance and clinches.
Hyman trying to land knees to the body.
Hyman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Barnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hyman misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
Hyman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hyman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hyman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T1##CL2#
Hyman closes the distance and clinches.
Barnes goes for a takedown attempt but Hyman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Barnes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hyman has a takedown stuffed.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Hyman gets a clinch. #TD#
Barnes has clasped his hands together around Hyman's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T2#
Hyman is working to avoid the ground and pound but Barnes connects with a decent elbow.
Barnes lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hyman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barnes misses with the ground and pound.
Barnes in side control, throwing shots but Hyman defends.
Barnes working the head and body with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hyman is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hyman dodges the ground and pound from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Barnes is chipping away with strikes.
#SUB#
Barnes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hyman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barnes throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T3#
Barnes working the ground and pound.
Barnes throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Barnes is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Hyman is trying to escape and Barnes transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Hyman is forced to tap! Nice work there by Barnes! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Buford Barnes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Nurmagodedov shoots for a takedown but Barnes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barnes thinks about countering with a head kick.
A low kick from Barnes misses #TD2#
and Nurmagodedov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Barnes won't be happy with that.
Barnes trying to remain calm as Nurmagodedov controls from the top position.
Nurmagodedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nurmagodedov trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes tries to bench press Nurmagodedov off him but Nurmagodedov keeps the position.
Barnes wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Nurmagodedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
Barnes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Barnes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nurmagodedov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Barnes is trying to control Nurmagodedov's posture but Nurmagodedov avoids it.
Barnes is not content to let Nurmagodedov control the position.
Barnes is looking for a sweep.
Nurmagodedov controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barnes is looking to regain half guard here but Nurmagodedov keeps moving and retains side control.
Nurmagodedov wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Nurmagodedov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnes is trying to escape the position but Nurmagodedov is controlling the position. #T3#
Barnes can't do much from the bottom here.
Barnes is trying to buck Nurmagodedov off.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nurmagodedov dives in for a single leg takedown but Barnes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nurmagodedov misses with a takedown attempt - Barnes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barnes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Buford Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kabub Nurmagodedov.
Nurmagodedov tries for a takedown but Barnes circles away easily
and Barnes counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Barnes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nurmagodedov avoids the head kick by Barnes.
Nurmagodedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Barnes sprawls well. He's pushed Nurmagodedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Nurmagodedov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Barnes is trying to defend but Nurmagodedov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagodedov looks winded!
Nurmagodedov prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagodedov controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kabub Nurmagodedov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagodedov moves away.#TD2#
Nurmagodedov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nurmagodedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Barnes is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is not content to let Nurmagodedov control the position.
Barnes is trying to stand.
Well, if Nurmagodedov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T1#
Nurmagodedov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Nurmagodedov looking to control but Barnes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barnes is working to get back to half guard.
Nurmagodedov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Nurmagodedov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
Barnes tries to lock up and control but Nurmagodedov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nurmagodedov content just to control the position here.
Nurmagodedov tries to control but Barnes wriggling away.
Barnes wants to control but Nurmagodedov is having none of it.
Barnes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nurmagodedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nurmagodedov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nurmagodedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Barnes tries to reverse the position but Nurmagodedov maintains control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Nurmagodedov controlling his opponent.
Nurmagodedov trying to control but Barnes is having none of it.
Nurmagodedov content just to control the position here.
Nurmagodedov tries to control but Barnes wriggling away.
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nurmagodedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nurmagodedov looking to control but Barnes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nurmagodedov avoids the attempt from Barnes to control.
Nurmagodedov wants to control the pace but Barnes is squirming around nicely.
Nurmagodedov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kabub Nurmagodedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nurmagodedov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barnes counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nurmagodedov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nurmagodedov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barnes sprawls well. Barnes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nurmagodedov gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Nurmagodedov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Barnes won't be happy with that.
Nurmagodedov moves into full mount!
Nurmagodedov wants to control the pace but Barnes is squirming around nicely.
Nurmagodedov controlling his opponent.
Nurmagodedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nurmagodedov is continuing to stall.#T2#
Barnes is looking to improve his position but Nurmagodedov isn't that keen on the idea.
Nurmagodedov wants to control the pace but Barnes is squirming around nicely.
Nurmagodedov controlling his opponent.
The adventures of Nurmagodedov the control monster continue. Boring.
Barnes slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nurmagodedov is taking a breather. Barnes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nurmagodedov is trying to control. Barnes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Barnes tries to kick Nurmagodedov off but Nurmagodedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nurmagodedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barnes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nurmagodedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barnes is staying active underneath Nurmagodedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnes looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nurmagodedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barnes tries to roll over but Nurmagodedov keeps him under control.
Nurmagodedov is trying to control. Barnes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nurmagodedov closes the distance and clinches up with Barnes, looking for a takedown. Nurmagodedov pushes Barnes against the cage but Barnes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barnes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Buford Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kabub Nurmagodedov.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nurmagodedov blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Nurmagodedov feints the counter takedown.
Barnes stuffs the takedown.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
Nurmagodedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Barnes sprawls well. He's pushed Nurmagodedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
Nurmagodedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kabub Nurmagodedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes wants to clinch.
Nurmagodedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buford Barnes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nurmagodedov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kabub Nurmagodedov!
Kabub Nurmagodedov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Marquez dips to his left and cracks Barnes with an uppercut!
Marquez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barnes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marquez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marquez lands a nice looking body shot.
Marquez connects with a body shot.
Marquez cracks Barnes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC2#
Barnes 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!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Marquez moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Barnes! Marquez continues to tee off on Barnes, landing with a left and a right! Marquez connects with a right hand that leaves Barnes sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Marquez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Julian Marquez!
Julian Marquez looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'No bitch niggas'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Virtudazo tries for a takedown but Barnes circles away easily
letting Barnes counter with a right hand.
Barnes scores with a head kick. Virtudazo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Virtudazo misses with a takedown attempt
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Virtudazo has his takedown stuffed
and Barnes counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Virtudazo is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Buford Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Joy Virtudazo.#TD2#
Virtudazo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Virtudazo is looking for a kimura but Barnes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Virtudazo to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Virtudazo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barnes sees it coming and defends easily.#ES#
Barnes kicks Virtudazo off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Virtudazo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Virtudazo tries for a takedown but Barnes circles away easily
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barnes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Virtudazo.
Barnes digs a good hook to Virtudazo's body.
Barnes scores with a head kick. Virtudazo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Barnes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#TD2#
Virtudazo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Barnes to the ground. Virtudazo is now in Barnes's guard.
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!
Virtudazo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Virtudazo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Virtudazo trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Virtudazo sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Virtudazo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Virtudazo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barnes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##ES2#
Virtudazo kicks Barnes off and gets back to his feet.
Barnes jabs Virtudazo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Virtudazo misses with a takedown attempt - Barnes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3#
Virtudazo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barnes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barnes scores with a head kick. Virtudazo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Virtudazo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barnes counters with a head kick. That will keep Virtudazo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Virtudazo misses with a takedown attempt
and Barnes counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Barnes is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD2#
Virtudazo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Barnes's guard.#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a triangle but Virtudazo pushes his legs off easily.
Barnes is breathing heavily.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Virtudazo from controlling successfully. #T4#
Virtudazo's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Virtudazo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Virtudazo wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Virtudazo from controlling successfully.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Virtudazo controlling him for the moment.
Virtudazo works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Barnes is defending against the submission attempts here by Virtudazo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Virtudazo is looking to advance position but Barnes won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buford Barnes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Virtudazo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Barnes's guard.
Barnes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Barnes is looking to stand up but Virtudazo isn't so interested in that idea.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Virtudazo controlling him for the moment.
Virtudazo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Barnes manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Virtudazo wants to get back to his feet but Barnes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes throwing strikes but missing.
Virtudazo wants to stand up but Barnes is controlling him. #T1#
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnes stops Virtudazo from standing up.
Virtudazo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Virtudazo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Barnes scoring with some ground and pound.
Virtudazo wants to get back to his feet but Barnes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ian Joy Virtudazo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barnes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Virtudazo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Virtudazo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Barnes is trying to defend but Virtudazo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T2##SUB2#
Barnes is defending against the submission attempts here by Virtudazo.
Virtudazo wants to free his trapped foot but Barnes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Virtudazo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Virtudazo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Barnes is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Barnes and Virtudazo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2#
Virtudazo tries for a kimura but Barnes is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Virtudazo trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Virtudazo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Virtudazo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barnes, who protects the arm well.
Barnes tries to strike from the bottom but misses.#SUB2#
Virtudazo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Barnes rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Virtudazo's guard! Nice work there by Barnes!
Virtudazo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Virtudazo wants to get back to his feet but Barnes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Barnes throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Virtudazo wants to stand and escape but Barnes is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Virtudazo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Barnes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Virtudazo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnes trying to control but Virtudazo is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Virtudazo scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Virtudazo but Virtudazo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Virtudazo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Virtudazo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barnes's waist but Barnes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Virtudazo off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ian Joy Virtudazo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Barnes throws a shot to the body.
Barnes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Virtudazo.
Virtudazo has his takedown stuffed
and Barnes counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Virtudazo is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Barnes goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#TD2#
Virtudazo gets a takedown into half guard.
Virtudazo prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Barnes is not content to let Virtudazo control the position.#T1#
Virtudazo stops Barnes from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Virtudazo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barnes is just riding it out for now. Virtudazo eventually gives up the hold.
Barnes tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Virtudazo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barnes defends it well.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Virtudazo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Virtudazo wants to pass to mount but Barnes is defending the position.
Virtudazo controlling the pace.
Barnes punching from the bottom.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Virtudazo trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Virtudazo can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Virtudazo seems to be working for a kimura but Barnes defends the submission attempt.
Virtudazo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Virtudazo trying to pass the guard but Barnes defending well.
Virtudazo uses his free foot to push down on Barnes's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Barnes.
Barnes is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Virtudazo looking to secure an arm triangle but Barnes defends it well. #T3#
Barnes is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Virtudazo has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Barnes is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ian Joy Virtudazo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Barnes drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
Barnes jumps guard but Gracie turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Barnes tries to pull guard but Gracie holds him up against the cage and eventually Barnes drops back down to his feet.
Barnes jumps guard but Gracie turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buford Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes is trying to pull guard but Gracie turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Barnes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gracie to keep the fight standing.
Gracie gets underhooks to prevent Barnes's takedown attempt.
Barnes tries for a takedown but Gracie manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Gracie turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Barnes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.#SUB2#
Gracie has hold of Barnes's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Barnes seems comfortable defending it but Gracie has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Barnes is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Barnes is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Gracie couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kron Gracie!
Our winner, Kron Gracie, 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Cawthron moves into the clinch successfully.
Cawthron wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Cawthron manages to break the clinch.
Barnes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Barnes. No joy for Cawthron on that attempt.
Nice body kick there by Cawthron .#CL2#
Cawthron has closed the distance and engaged Barnes in a clinch.
#TD#
Barnes pulls Cawthron into guard.
Cawthron trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Barnes is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Cawthron frees his head nicely. Oh but Barnes has switched to an armbar! Cawthron is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Buford Barnes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Barnes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Marinov sprawls well initially but Barnes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Marinov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Marinov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Marinov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Marinov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marinov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Marinov's head.
Marinov managing to control the position.
Barnes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Barnes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Marinov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnes landing some decent shots from guard.
Barnes throws a big right hand that misses. #T1##ES2#
Marinov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Barnes off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Barnes stuffs the takedown attempt from Marinov. Marinov gets slowly back to his feet.
Marinov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Marinov moves into the clinch.#TD#
Barnes tightens his grip and picks Marinov up, before dumping him to the ground. Marinov manages to land in guard. #SUB2#
Marinov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnes defends well.
Barnes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marinov wants to stand and escape but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marinov is on top in guard.
#REVB#
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!
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet. #T2#
Marinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marinov tries to stand but Barnes is controlling from the bottom.
Barnes thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Marinov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Marinov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Marinov controlling him for the moment.
Marinov chips away with some ground and pound.#T3##SU2#
Marinov stands up from Barnes's guard - Marinov perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Marinov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Marinov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Barnes tries to bench press Marinov off him but Marinov keeps the position.
Marinov works to advance to full mount. Barnes defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Marinov looking to finish Barnes with some ground and pound. This is bad for Barnes!
Barnes regains half guard.#SU2#
Marinov stands up and beckons Barnes to join him on the feet. #T4##TD2#
Marinov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Barnes bucks up and tries to throw Marinov off but instead Marinov has got his back!
Barnes is breathing heavily.
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!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Marinov avoiding Barnes 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Marinov working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Barnes is doing well to defend. Marinov seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Barnes is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kostya Marinov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Barnes moves into the clinch successfully.
Kowalczyk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kowalczyk is trying to pull guard but Barnes has him pressed against the cage.
Barnes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kowalczyk walks away with a smile on his face. Barnes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Kowalczyk has Barnes up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Barnes decides to pull guard.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kowalczyk is one step ahead there.
Barnes has Kowalczyk pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kowalczyk has his foot on Barnes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnes works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnes postures up.
Kowalczyk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there.
Barnes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Barnes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kowalczyk's head.#T1#
Barnes landing some decent shots from guard.
Barnes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barnes is in close to Kowalczyk's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barnes postures up and lands a big shot to Kowalczyk's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barnes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barnes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barnes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barnes stands up over Kowalczyk, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barnes landing some decent shots from guard.
Barnes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barnes prevents Kowalczyk from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Barnes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barnes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Barnes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kowalczyk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barnes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Barnes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Barnes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SU#
Barnes stands up from Kowalczyk's guard - Barnes perhaps looking for a knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Kowalczyk has managed to clinch.
Kowalczyk taking a breather. #BC2#
Kowalczyk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Kowalczyk moves out of range easily.
Kowalczyk lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barnes backs up against the cage.
#T3##CL2#
Kowalczyk instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Kowalczyk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kowalczyk paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Kowalczyk instigates a clinch.
Barnes tries to pull guard but Kowalczyk won't allow it.
#BC2#
Kowalczyk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kowalczyk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barnes appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD#
Barnes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kowalczyk quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kowalczyk is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kowalczyk is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Barnes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Barnes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Barnes is nestled in close to Kowalczyk, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barnes in particular looking to stall.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Barnes connects with a nice short shot to Kowalczyk's temple.
Barnes is nestled in close to Kowalczyk, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kowalczyk wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Barnes has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kowalczyk defend it? Barnes steps over the head and cranks it - Kowalczyk is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Barnes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Buford Barnes!
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